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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1914
Page
1
A worsening split between General Carranza and Villa in northern Mexico sparks fear of renewed violence. Juarez reports say Villa loyalists hold control as thirty Carranza officials are jailed and sent to Chihuahua. rumors swirl of an advance toward Juarez with officers.
The federal gunboat Duerre defeated and sank the Tampico rebel gunboat Tampico near Topolobampo. Three American warships witnessed the battle and the cruiser New Orleans rescued Tampico’s crew.
Involuntary petition of bankruptcy against the Shop of Quality, a Hartford incorporated firm, was filed in the U S court. Referee J J Pollard of Abbeville appointed C C Hughes of Dothan as receiver.
The ladies of Headland Avenue Baptist Church invite the community to the opening at the new brick building north of the A.O.S. depot on Friday night. They will serve cake and cold beverages including lemon aide or grape juice.
A woman near Ashford was seriously wounded when buckshot fired from a gun held by a child penetrated a wall and struck Mrs. Darius Hicks. She is in dangerous condition and receiving medical care. Details remain uncertain as reports vary and some facts are confirmed while others are unclear.
On June 17 Secretary Bryan sent the Columbian treaty to the Senate. It expresses regret for Roosevelt's Panama revolt action and provides an indemnity of twenty five taiklon. The Nicaraguan treaty faces opposition over establishing a U S protectorate.
The Chicago gathering of women’s clubs ended with a dramatic vote endorsing a resolution blaming liquor traffic for most crime and urging state or federal prohibition. Kentucky led the approval while New York was named to host the 1916 meeting.
A man on a streetcar gives his seat to a girl while women nearby discuss manners. An old woman explains, and the giver replies with humor about taking her to a sanatorium, highlighting tame social signals and gratitude in a city scene.
The article profiles Venustiano Carranza and Francisco I. Madero, tracing Carranza’s rise from rancher roots to First Chief of the Constitutionalists. It notes his opposition to Huerta, leadership at Monclova, and his pivotal role in mobilizing troops and political strategy that fueled the 1910s revolt, including Madero’s ascent and the push for land reform.
In Washington on June 17 the White House released a statement backing the administration stance on Luniness de, noting the intervention and urging erind. The Wardware Company of Ai Laila is cited among the contributors, with letters and circulars circulated as part of the campaign.
A Newton farmer hauled nine wagon loads of watermelons to town to sell locally as the watermelon movement to the coast proceeds. Several cars of fruit already headed toward larger cities from Dothan.
A Southeast Alabama Fair Association event seeks volunteers, mainly young women, to assist with catalogue promotion and premiums for its first big show October 26. Secretary Thomas invites extensive distribution to recruit attendees and exhibitors.
A jagged report recalls a perilous journey through Nus va Leon and surrounding regions with threats of danger and slavery. Captain Kae binowe Mirelen condemns usurping power while a Mexican capital ruler asserts republican control amid Huerta era tensions.
Fragmented text describes a political representatives scene with mentions of the United States and a broadcast. It references Tasos and themes of withdrawal and mediation. The passage includes garbled names and phrases, with a cartoon and several unclear individuals named.
A murky account describes a court session and city actions on Forter-Crawford, with officials meeting at 8 o clock to discuss pressing matters. It mentions plans, a gathering in Shanghai, and references to damage and social upheaval amid a chaotic sequence of events including violence and fires.
A Southenet gambling inquiry names Abe Bret Willew in connection with alleged immoral conducts. Officials review a cream of accusations and potential penalties as part of ongoing proceedings.
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