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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1914
Page
1
Niagara Falls June 23 report states official mediation talks have ended for the present. A B G and American envoys pause while direct negotiations between federal and constitutionalist representatives resume. Carranza delegates led by Calderon travel as informal conferences aim to present tentative plans.
President Wilson sent a congratulatory telegram to King George on the British monarchs birthday. He expressed good will from the American government and people and offered heartfelt congratulations and best wishes.
Committee session at Weey Ball discussed city hall building plans with Architect Morris of Atlanta. They reviewed eight alterations and may soon decide to advertise for bids to erect the building. The committee may act today on the bid advertisement.
The Kid and Kiddo Comedy Company formed by Jack Pauls Wamar Miss Marguerite Drewes and Enter Hamilton plans a Dothan appearance after booking in Abbeville Hartford and Slocomb. The troupe tests its act at Go of the Dothan show houses.
Washington June 23 the senate committee reported in favor of the Newlands bill to establish a trade commission. The commission would enforce the Sherman act and collect information for Congress while absorbing the Interstate Commerce Commission and the Department of Commerce. Five members would serve seven year terms at ten thousand dollars a year.
Delegates from multiple conferences plan a campaign against false advertising and imitation letter writing. A clash among Atlanta Chicago San Francisco Cincinnati is expected with San Francisco favored to win. Pickpockets are noted among delegates.
Birmingham leaders plan a citywide drive to raise one million dollars for a new Methodist University. A broad fundraising committee will organize the effort with participation expected from the city's wealthiest residents.
Authorities searched the Mohawk River for a 14 year old girl missing from Schenectady since Friday. She wore a pink deaskirt when last seen and a garment fragment with her torso reportedly found in the river. The girl's parents offered few details about her disappearance as investigators widened river searches.
Senate recognizes Civil War veterans and passes a resolution by Senator Hoke Smith of Georgia. It states that all veterans of the Civil War whether Federal or Confederate shall be eligible for appointment to the fourth class postmastership without regard to affiliation or age.
Washington June A pro doxal a geamine Culetta cut Gail lard cit In honor of he Inte Colo gel David Dull Gaillard the away vengloger who churned the foot or new Mountain there and by big one ring devotion to duty contracted a malady which caused his death President Wilton today by Representative Finlay of South Carolina Mr Finlay said the president instantly approved of the plan.
Fragmentary lines discuss the United State Coed Roads Association and road thoughts. The text appears garbled with references to roads, opinions, and possible informal praise. No clear events, dates, or named individuals emerge.
The First Baptist Church holds two weeks of Christ centered meetings starting Sunday May 28. Pastor Rev KU Jenatnes will be joined by Dr BD P Montgomer y to lead singing and sermons aimed at spiritual growth and social uplift, with offerings based on ability to pay.
A fragmented notice describes church services and a proposed Chautauqua tent event. It urges all city residents to attend, including children, promising improved roads, reduced crime, and moral uplift through spiritual meetings detailing schedules for 14:00 and 20:00.
Villa establishes headquarters at Canistra Mexico and summons Generals Benevides Herrera and uroma to conferences. The final assault is delayed while Villa positions forty thousand troops for an attack on the city. Federal defenders number twelve thousand and are heavily fortified.
Fragmentary text references a supreme court action and a ruling involving a constitution, a territory, and individuals. Details are garbled, but the item appears to note a court decision affecting a single group or person within a territory and a related political or legal context.
In Chicago delegates gather for the International S convention with anticipated reorganization of committees. Reports cite readiness among trem-denominational workers and plans for a large delegates’ attendance.
A Montgomery official described a housing folder initiative during a Monday visit, detailing its design and benefits. The project aims to attract residents by showcasing a new community development concept and relates to broader regional growth efforts in the Wiregrass and nearby cities.
About twelve members of the Ke tian Guards headed by Captain G Morrin will go to the rifle range east of town for a shoot this afternoon. The regular annual rifle shoot was held a few weeks ago with the boys steady in marksmanship.
A fragmentary Athens column urges forgetting political troubles for a big cotton crop and fall hog killing. It mentions a local arrest charge and fines, a for rent notice, a found monogram, and partial ads for a boarding house and two families seeking space.
A Griffin jury found several defendants guilty of violating state prohibition laws in a day of whiskey cases. One man, listed as the principal, faced a jury and was fined 60 dollars. another, Gus Stephens, paid a 160 dollar fine, and King Richard was fined 208 dollars on similar charges. The courtroom and hall were filled as the terms continued with public attention and upcoming forfeitures noted.
A Northport Alabama fire today wiped out a June business section, causing losses estimated at seventy five thousand dollars. Fire crews battled the blaze as insurers assess damage to the storefronts and stock.
The state automobile cases before the commission were halted as Commissioner Linshen and Secretary of State Cyrus A. Brown review warrants. The pause follows reports of improper payments and possible missteps in authorization. Proceedings will resume once the inquiry clarifies duties and required approvals.
The U S Supreme Court affirmed Tennessee law denying inherited property to ex enslaved individuals heirs in the Jones case. Marvin Judy near Douglas, Gentve county, was bound over to await federal grand jury action after a U S Commissioner bound him on a $200 bond.
The Woedmen of the World will stage a new obintn Cofight. Several persons will be instat ed into the mynterion of the focal lalac.
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