14 Feb 1915
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1915
Page
1
Pekin reports indicate Japanese Foreign Minister Baron Tsukashi Kato demands acceptance of recent total demands on China. Chinese Foreign Office says Peking will continue to refuse acquiescence and uphold its stance despite the Japanese pressure.
New Orleans February report shows cotton market closing with a net loss of 10 to 16 points after initial firmness from export activity. Bears pin hopes on a reaction though sentiment remains bearish, with 398,007 bales forecast for the week and large European afloat and interior movement offset by dwindling stocks in major towns.
Chicago February 14 contracts have been let for 400000 pairs of army blankets for the Italian government.
A fragmented item from a palace era page hints at a mysterious weapon called by locals as a deep mystery. The text mentions a "co e Bewiat Themboueer" and a weapon associated with illicit schemes. No clear attribution or date is present.
Washington Feb 14 details of the War Departments plan to organize the regular army and the State militia into field armies ready to respond to emergencies. Creation of twelve militia divisions is contemplated. The four proposed field armies would total 316 264 enlisted men plus thousands at depots in transportation and operations. Most states already maintain needed infantry and light artillery, but a shortage in coast artillery cavalry and sanitary corps is noted.
Judge H A Pearce of the circuit court is in Enterprise for extended court sessions. The local court remains in session and will continue through Saturday to hear and file various orders.
Washington February 14 President Wilson outlined plans for spring and summer speeches at a White House conference with the national Democratic committee. The campaign committee said it will not back a specific candidate, instead focusing on Wilson's record as the core for the 1916 effort. Permanent party headquarters were to be established, and reports from committee members across states were presented.
A farmer kept a horse in a barn for eight years amid legal questions. The animal allegedly escaped, injured him, and the horse remains confined with reported extreme rearing. Humane society officers weigh charges and treatment options while awaiting probable action.
A late afternoon gas explosion caused a four story building of Aldrich Slowey and Company to burn and damaged five nearby retail district structures. Damage exceeds 100000 dollars. Four persons were in field be the explosion.
Mina Freda Hoss, a Wisconsin trained social welfare worker, to supervise wholesome play for Chinese children in Shanghai. A wealthy Chinese benefactor donates land for a playground park where Hoss will oversee athletic and educational activities involving oriental youths and women university students.
Washington February 14 Diplomatic move places General Carranza to handle foreign matters through his government. Spain seeks to recognize Mexico amid tensions as diplomats fear exclusion from official channels. Veracruz censorship limits news. however, officials say relations with Spain and Great Britain remain strained.
City council meets tonight to vote on purchasing furniture for the new city hall. Work on the hall proceeds and may raise other issues at the regular meeting.
A tire department van collided with a tree owned house on East KaFasctte Street Sunday morning around 1:00. Firefighters saved part of the building but the kitchen and roof collapsed. Another nearby home on College Street owned by J. OL Hay was also damaged by fire with the roof burned off. Firefighters found a kerosene can on scene and took it to the fire station.
The Hunt freighter, torpedoed by a German submarine, sank near Havre after the sub surfaced to show its nationality. Alfred Edwards of Philadelphia, a survivor, described the crash and subsequent lifeboat launches as the damaged Ikaria tried to flee the scene and a French torpedo boat rescued survivors within an hour.
A fragmentary report notes Sedat A C Crawford detained at the oven with five others during a period described as looming. Details are unclear due to damaged text but the item references a formal detainment linked to an event or location named Segre Asylem Fon.
Utica on February 14 former President Taft argued for a longer presidential term with no re election and suggested cabinet members attend Congress without votes to inform lawmakers. He urged civil service rules for postmasters and said deputies can handle duties better, freeing the president to focus on national interests.
New York Feb 14 Within three weeks about 700 baseball players will be scattered through the spring training camps for the national American and Federal leagues. Six big league teams plan camps in Georgia six in Florida four in Texas two in Minnesota and Illinois and two in other states as clubs arrange for the 191% season reporting dates amid expected roster changes.
Local readers recall H Eiliott's prior performances and are invited to hear him again at the Emprew Theatre. The author promises a familiar yet fresh presentation, asserting audiences who enjoyed his earlier works will find this show equally appealing.
Four individuals faced charges in a local court on suspected larceny and related offenses. The case involves alleged thefts, with names and specific counts yet to be clarified in official filings. Court records indicate ongoing investigations and upcoming hearings scheduled in the coming weeks.
Superintendent Morgan and L K Monges of First Presbyterian Namlay Heboul depart for Charlotte to attend the Leymen's Missionary Convention of the Motherl Presbyterian church set for February 16 17 and 18. An Eastern Western division structure is noted with meetings in Charlotte and Texas sites.
February 14 Paris via Wezen writes of a dramatic air duel over Mulhouse as a Zeppelin and three French monoplanes clash in a 40 minute engagement. Observers report continuous fire as both sides maneuver to gain altitude before the Zeppelin withdraws.
A local court fined ten dollars and sentenced Theaulen to three months hard labour on a disputed charge. Court records indicate the sentence followed a mid month hearing with magistrates noting breach of local statute.
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