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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1914
Page
1
International News Service reports Mexican federal commander west of Vera Cruz ordered to starve out Americans. A circular urged withholding cattle and food from American forces though shortages are not imminent. Huerta’s possible flight to the west if forced from Mexico City is noted, with rail lines to the west under strain.
Diplomatic talks at Niagara reach a perilous phase as Huerta clings to power amid signals from his personal representative to President Wilson that he will resist resignation. Carranza supporters may be named provisional governor of Mexico, risking end of negotiations. Huerta argues the U S should soften demands.
A death sentence for a black man convicted of murdering his wife was recalled as the Alabama Supreme Court reviews the case. Attorney H. V. Cashin led efforts to stay the execution, delaying the sentence until final court action.
Bishop Allen of Mobile assisted by Father McDermott confirmed a class of 40 yesterday at St. Ann's Church. He delivered a sermon on the sacraments and confirmation. Later he and Father McDermott went to Huntsville for another confirmation class. Bishop Allen returned to Mobile today.
Washington June 15 President Wilsdén signed the Panama tolls bill at 11 o'clock with no ceremony. The act authorizes toll collection on the Panama routes and adjusts related fiscal provisions. The signing occurred quietly without public ceremony or formalities.
The Supreme Court denies bail to Harry K. Thaw. He remains in custody as the federal habeas corpus petition in New Hampshire awaits sustained ruling by Judge Aldrich. The noted prisoner must endure continuing confinement as the legal battle continues.
Washington June 15. The White House announced the final composition of the federal reserve board with members Paul Warburg of New York W P G Harding of Birmingham Adolph P Miller of San Francisco Thos D Jones of Chicago and Chas B Hamilton of Boston President Wilson will not nominate a governor E C Simmons of St Louis was offered membership but declined.
A bill proposed by Senator George Smith would abolish the general assembly in Louisiana and place state governance in the hands of a eight member commission. The plan envisions a commission form of government to administer state affairs.
Letters from officials in Chattanooga Hattiesburg Montgomery Meridian Huntsville Tuscaloosa and Fort Smith tout the commission form as economical efficient and superior to the aldermanic system. They cite annual savings and better policy execution while urging Tuscumbia to adopt it.
Fort Smith describes the shift from a council mayor and board of public affairs to a mayor plus four commissioners system. It outlines each commissioner’s duties, monthly and quarterly reporting, audits, and voter accountability. The piece weighs benefits and criticisms, noting stronger public oversight and direct elector responsibility.
Washington reports a United States Senator allegedly received 1 million dollars from the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad. Jose W. Falk hints at secrecy and refuses to name names while Special Examiner Bryan returns from New York to present revelations from J. P. Morgan & Co.
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