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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1914
Page
1
Washington reports the cabinet opposes landing troops at Tampico from the Ampilo and bans El Sud from clearing for Tampico to transfer ammunition to another ship, signaling a hard line during mediation efforts.
United States Envoy Lehman says mediation aims for a speedy resolution as A B C mediators present peace suggestions to Huerta delegates. Carranza responses awaited, with a preliminary Brazilian ministry statement arriving the same period.
International News Service notes unconfirmed reports that Generals Cuernayac and Puebla were captured by rebels. A Huerta collapse scenario gains weight if true as constitutionalists near the capital. Mayo’s ultimatum and the Tampico blockade rescindment reach gunboats late, altering行动.
City Council meeting chaired by Alderman Odom in President Chenault’s absence discusses destruction of $9600 in cancelled bonds, budgeting issues for Fourth Avenue and Grant Street work, and a switch from arc to incandescent street lighting with broader coverage.
The New Decatur City Council discussed speeding on newly laid streets with officers reporting heavy complaints from Grant and Moulton streets. Police Chief Davidson urged confidence in a robust plan to curb violators by the next meeting and did not request a new officer.
Lewis Gover and Sam Bartlet, both from the locality and cadets at the United States military academy at Annapolis, sailed Saturday with a detachment aboard the battleships Missouri Idaho and Illinois for a European tour. The voyage will include England Italy Germany and Russia.
George Rogers aged 10, son of Mr and Mrs George A Rogers, died yesterday morning after a brief illness. Funeral held this morning at 9:30 at the family residence on Grover Street, with interment to follow.
Jim Hunter, jailed by New Decatur police on a demented spree, clashed with a wall ridge in his cell, nearly scalping himself. Dr Petty treated scalp wounds as Hunter recovered, with his brother arranging care in Huntsville. A crowd gathered as the injured man was moved to a train, insisting he felt no pain despite the injuries.
Paris on June 9 reports Senator Felix Ribot organized a new French cabinet to replace the resigned ministry from June 1. The move is seen as a victory for President Poincaré against political foes and elevates Madame Ribot, formerly Miss Bunch of Chicago, to a high social position.
A big fashion convention in Chicago attracts thousands of women as Paris gowns headline the event. The Thursday evening show highlights international styles and new trends.
Thousands of women from across the United States attend the Federated Women Clubs biannual convention in Chicago. Suffrage is debated with a resolution likely to pass, led by Miss Helen Boswell of New York. Delegates are advised to wear plain cloth outfits until a Thursday reception at Arch Institute where Paris gowns may be shown.
Geo. Gibb's novel The Bolted Door has been adapted for the screen with Warren Kerrigan in the leading role. The society drama in three reels showcases Kerrigan's refined and delicate artistry with greater emotional scope.
John Ellis, a negro, stands trial in the law and equity court this morning for alleged coal theft from a railroad company. Attorney Charles Price defends the defendant.
Operated on today in Birmingham Captain Ju A Wales of the Salvation Army. friends relieved to learn the operation was successful.
Rev J P Cotton spoke at Wil loughby Memorial church on sanctification as a setting apart and progressive experience rather than mere sin cleansing. He traced Hebrew and Greek roots, contrasted Old and New Testament uses, and argued Jesus’ sanctification refers to consecration, not inward perfection, with Scriptural support from Exodus, Matthew, John, and Hebrews.
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