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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1914

Page

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Mediation in Mexico fails as talks drift to commission plan

Niagara Falls June 19 The mediation between American and Mexican delegates collapses with no compromise. The Mexicans reject making a constitutionalist provisional president and demand a bi partisan commission. Americans refuse to concede Huerta’s demand and dispute the notion of broad Mexican support for revolution.

Niagara Falls Nanon Argentina Washington Massachusetts Niagara Bi-Partizan Commission Huerta Mexico United States Bi-Partizan

Mexican government ramps up arms drive as CarranzaVilla rift widens

Mexico City reports Huerta ordering a renewed push against the constitutionalists. Huerta commands thousands of new recruits while the government announces ample arms and ammunition and readiness to deploy a large army.

Mexico City Carranza Villa Huerta

Argentine Ambassador Arrives to Push Peace Talks

Ambassador Nanon of Argentina arrived in Washington to appeal directly to the administration and salvage the negotiations. Officials view the outlook as pessimistic though Bryan remains hopeful. Nanon says his Washington visit was merely courtesy and plans to depart for Niagara tonight.

Washington Nanon Argentina Niagara Bryan Washington Visit Farther Than To Say His Visit To Mr. Bryan

Mediation fails over salute insult in Veracruz dispute

Niagara Falls report notes the United States may proceed with Huerta to settle the salute issue, despite hopes for peace. Huerta has not demanded Vera Cruz evacuation, while the U S seeks satisfaction for the flag insult.

International News Service Niagara Falls United States Huerta Vera Cruz

Explosion in Canadian colliery claims hundreds of lives

Calgary reports a colliery blast this morning with 500 to 600 workers underground. Two hundred feared dead as fire and smoke engulf the mine and only about 400 escape. Further advices say 500 remain beneath the surface amid the disaster.

International News Service Calgary Alberta

Magic City Spirit Aims to Host New University

Birmingham college grounds buildings and funds have been tendered to the Methodist commission to establish a university here. The executive board trustees and Chamber of Commerce pledge to raise needed funds, and the city hopes Birmingham will be chosen for the university site.

Birmingham Birmingham College Methodist Commission Board of Trustees Chamber of Commerce

President Wilson nominates postmasters and consuls

Washington June 19 The president named Alabama postmasters T C Fitzpatrick Montgomery and J D Tally Jr Scottsboro The consular service also saw nominations Frank Deedmeyer from Alabama to Chermutz Germany Henry Balch to St Stephens NB G H Donald to Mar ricaibo Venezuela

International News Service Washington Alabama T. C Fitzpatrick Montgomery J. D. Tally, Jr Scottsboro Wilsor Senate Frank Deedmeyer Prague Austria Chermutz Germany Henry Balch St. Stephens N. B

Open Air Theatre Progress and Local Theatres Feature

The United Amusement Company advances its open air theatre and park at Lee Ferry and Second Avenue with a planned opening day. Masonic Star and Delic theatres deliver wholesome entertainment with carefully selected pictures and notable musical features. A contest offers a chance to win $25. read advertisements for details.

United Amusement Company Lee, Ferry and Second Avenue Masonic Star and Deliic

Niblack Named Receiver for LaSalle Bank in Chicago

W C Niblack of Chicago has been appointed receiver of the LaSalle Bank here and furnishes a bond of 250000000. Niblack also serves as president of the Chicago Title and Trust Company.

International News Service Chicago W. C. Niblack LaSalle Bank Niblack Chicago Title and Trust Company

Margaret Wilson Named Associate Editor of Social Magazine

Madison Wis June 19 Miss Margaret Wilson daughter of the president arrived today to accept a post as associate editor of a magazine on social questions. The publication is directed by Prof B J Ward of the department of civil and social development at Wisconsin.

International News Service Madison Wis Margaret Wilson B. J. “Ward Department of Givil and Social Development Wis- Ba

Quartermaster Ostracised by Former Shipmates

Quebec June 19 The quartermaster of the Empress who claimed the gear of that vessel failed when sunk by the Storstadt has been ostracised by fellow sailors with none speaking to him today. C S Haight, New York lawyer, commented on Galway testimony saying he would reveal facts if Canadian Pacific hides them. A representative for the Empress shipbuilders testified inner doors could not be closed from the bridge in an emergency.

Quebec Storstadt Haight New York Galway

Railroad passenger rate cut takes effect July first

Montgomery report states the 2 12 cent passenger rate will become effective July 1. Railroads that held at 3 cents will observe the reduction, in line with the commission decision. A notice will be issued to cover points south of the Ohio River and east of the Mississippi.

International News Service Montgomery Ohio River Mississippi

Chicken Thief Strikes West Moulton Villages Coops

Last night six fine hens were lost from West Moulton chicken coops. A supposed chicken thief is blamed. other nearby coops under suspicion as Lambert and Henry report similar incidents.

J L. Prosser West Moulton Messrs. Lambert

Death of Former Senator Frank Hiscock in Syracuse

Former United States Senator Frank Hiscock died suddenly in Syracuse New York. The obituary notes his long political career and local prominence with no further details available.

United States Frank Hiscock Syracuse Nys

Paul Crawford Prepares for 131 Buick Models

Paul Crawford, Buick agent, expects the 1915 models at his garage between July 10 and 15. The new models offer improvements, quality, and economical pricing to meet buyers’ needs. Crawford notes he has sold all 1914 models and thanks patrons for their support since starting in the automobile business.

Paul Crawford Buick Automobile Buick Crawford

Guarantee Shoe Store Bargains Draw Trade To Bank Street

The Guarantee Shoe Co has repeatedly offered shoe qualities at bargain prices, drawing a satisfactory volume of trade to its Bank street store. A third page of this paper includes a shoe history for readers seeking proper and satisfactory footwear.

Guarantee Shoe Co Bank Street

Pottery Cup Presented at State Federation Opening

At the opening session of the biennial the State Federation of Alabama received a blue and gray ceramic cup decorated with the federation insignia for achieving the greatest number of magazine subscriptions. A duplicate cup was given by Mrs. Johnston to Mrs. Pennybacker, the federation president.

State Federation of Alabama Federation Magazine Federation Sisters of Indiana Johnston Art Pennybacker

Another Big Ginning Plant Erected at Madison

The Farmers' Cotton Oil and Fertilizer Co is building a new gin ning plant at Madison. D M Trotter oversees the contract as expert erector and manager with Col Burns Kelley supervising on the ground. The 870 saw Mun Ger double ginning outfit and modern huller equip dominate the plant.

Fertilizer Co Madison D. M. Trotter Munger Huller Mr. Trotter Col. Burns Kelley Mr. Kelley Troter Huntsville

Jefferson Club Organizes Youth Group

Eleven boys formed the Jefferson club with Lytton Walker as president and Lawson Ferguson as secretary and treasurer Vernon Cassels as another officer. The group plans music games and reading and has secured club poetry in the Cun.

Jefferson Club Lytton Walker Lawson Ferguson Vernon Cassels Poe

Harvard Defeats Yale in 47th Regatta

Harvard won two first races over Yale at the 47th annual regatta in New London. The Harvard second varsity edged Yale by eight lengths on a two mile course and Harvard freshmen beat Yale by three lengths. The big race was scheduled for this afternoon.

New London Conn Harvard Yale

Regatta Day At New London Yale Harvard Clash On Thames

Fifty thousand visitors flocked to New London to witness Yale and Harvard contest their 47th annual regatta on the River Thames. Harvard was favored though Yale fans offered limited bets as both crews faced questions about form and recent changes. The crowd gathered for the varsity race while betting focused on possible margins, with some interest in freshmen races.

New London Conn United States Connecticut Yale Harvard Thames Crimson Elis

Joy to establish florist business in Decatur gateway

Joy of Nashville selects Decatur to build an extensive floral enterprise on Moulton Street. Land company finalizes arrangements for greenhouses to supply the region with flowers, with 200,000 square feet under glass in Nashville and plans to hire local workers as cheap freight and distribution advantages draw others.

Decaturs Joy Nashville Moulton Street South Tenn

Cash prizes offered at Masonic theatre voting contest

Merchants urged to collect votes and deposit them at the Masonic theatre for a chance to win the first 25 dollars tonight. Lucille Love will perform as the musical program, with admission promised to be well worth it.

Masonic Theatre Lucille Love

Edwin Burk sustains severe head wound after garage fall

Edwin Burk, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Burk, suffered a bad fall from an automobile at the garage landing on a concrete floor. He received several stitches but is not thought to be seriously hurt and is improving. report of a second story window fall is false.

Edwin J. J. Burk

Senate stationery probe into gold mine bill

Washington June 19 The Ove man resolution for an investigation of the use of Senate stationery to promote a gold mine has been favorably reported and will proceed.

Senate International News Service Washington Ove Man

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Uinternational News Service Glass Federal Reserve System Durazzo Albania William of Wied Wilson Gonsols STAR State Social Magazine Paul Bartlett National Capital Guarantee Shoe Store Jy, Florist
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