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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1914
Page
1
War reports from Veracruz describe Huerta talks with the United States narrowing to a settlement. Fernando Calderon urged compromise as Villa’s plans shifted away from attacking Saltillo and toward leading rebels toward Tampico to capture the city. Admiral Fletcher reported a new transportable posture amid ongoing hostilities.
Vera Cruz May 1 Nelson O Shaughnessy former chart Merino City today received orders to report to the State Department in Washington The recall is not confirmed but the President may want his counsel on Mexican affairs before mediation begins The Kilpatrick cargo transport sailed for New York with beet for the troops A festive Vera Cruz night followed with streets plazas and theatres lively Lawler infringement case argued today before the Supreme Court
Houston County lawyers and friends press for Hon. S. G. Farmer of Weald to be appointed District Judge for the Middle District of Alabama. They praise his twenty five years of practice and urge swift appointment to succeed the late Judge Thomas G. Jones. An appeal list is sent to authorities as the campaign intensifies. In Madison County, Probate Judge Lawler faces impeachment arguments over incompetency and corruption. a decision expected later today.
A group of twenty five rear admirals, led by Charles Z. Badger Henry Mayo Frank Fletcher and others, are named as new commanders of Atlantic and Pacific divisions. Details trace their careers from the Greely relief to modern ordnance advances and notable service at Norfolk and Annapolis.
Fragmentary report notes President Roosevelt prepared to sail for New York coast amid health and jungle campaigns. It mentions a forthcoming voyage with risks and a colonel and colonial context as related to the trip.
An elderly woman was assaulted at H. J. Gilmore's place by a Black man described as approximately 16 years old. The assailant fled after the attack, leaving her trunk opened and injuries noted. A local man named Roberty and a party were involved in bringing a suspect to town for investigation. The report references broader Civil War veteran ties and a 400th anniversary celebration context.
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