20 Apr 1914
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1914
Page
1
Washington April 20 news from the War Department reports training across navy and land forces to prepare for possible operations with Mexico. Secretary Carton, briefed on the situation, indicated no news will be released at this time as preparations continue.
In April a joint session was held to hear the president’s war message. A special cabinet met at 10:30 to approve the plan. The message stressed U S friendship with Mexico and support for Huerta while outlining aid to restore rights. Spectators crowded the chamber hours before convening.
Acting Mayor Dr Crawford ruled on liquor returns at the Atlantic Conant Line depot. In five cases liquors were ordered returned to the Altie Count Ling railroad while Central of Georgia railway did not agree. The mayor's court docket lists the actions taken and future steps.
Mike Cotton aged twenty two, son of Mr and Mrs George Cotton, died this morning at 13 45 at the family home South Bt Adtown Street after three weeks illness from pneumonia that developed into typhoid pneumonia. Despite expert care, he faded in the prime of youth and health. Local physicians reported there was no hope of recovery. the community mourns a popular young man with friendly manners.
Fragmented OCR recounts a Democratic county meeting where Majority Plan 5 is adopted as delegates discuss securing support from Montgomery and Gadsden. Dothan delegation strives to gain capitol city backing amid hints Montgomery may withdraw.
Bartlett of Georgia, described as a new infant door keeper, causes disruption in Washington on April 20. A gatekeeper accuses a Georgian observer of attempting to enter without a ticket, leading to a morning fracas and confusion.
Fragmentary text from Washington and military related cues mentions tickets and orders. Names and numbers are garbled. readable elements reference a team or person and a sequence of coded terms without clear story or outcome.
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