15 May 1914
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1914
Page
1
Army officers fear Huerta plans a final act of dictatorship against the United States. He may move on Vera Cruz then Puebla, which is heavily fortified, while Villa seeks munitions from Tampico and asks for support to advance toward the capital. The U S likely to intervene to stop supplies.
Havana May 14 President Huerta's peace commissioners in the mediation conference at Ningta Falls arrived aboard the Cecelia from Virginia Crue then sailed on the steamer Miami for Key West Licensindo Augustin Rodrigues speaking for his group said we have full power to act we carry no formula and shall decide according to our consciences Mexican delegation Senor Rodrigeux said will deal only with exterior troubles as General Carranza has refused to admit the mediators proposal appointing a provisional government in Mexico comprising both Huerta and Constitutional factions
Cray Pilcher remained under guard after a deputy was fatally shot on the way to the police station. Officer Pilcher died the following afternoon as details emerged about the arrest, statements, and preliminary hearing expected soon.
Fragmentary notice shows a Texas man J. W. Balke of Houston moving goods from a country store with phrases about nothing sold and items being given away. The readable text is garbled and lacks clear dates or destinations.
May reports mix a provincial tipping ban proposal with a Harsh murder conviction. A $100 tip offense is proposed while Atlanta's court upholds death sentences for three Black defendants in a Jefferson County murder case.
Field day events at Boylan City Schools include 100 yard dash 220 yard dash pole vault throwing events and running broad jump among others. The program ends with a debate at 8 tonight between Dothan Osh and Enterprise high schools on a Philippine independence topic.
A special committee of the Methodist general conference recommended withdrawing from Vander t it and creating a commission to establish two new universities, one east and one west of the Mississippi River, as part of church restructuring.
Special dispatch from El Paso reports Agent Pesquirar of the Carrancista government warning that capturing Tampico would unite Huerta loyalists to push dawn, while renewed vigor is promised in the campaign against Mexico City. He asserts Huerta and Zapata leaders will not wait for another defeat and will act to save their positions.
Thomas J. Steele a merchant shot and killed Mien Hattle Houlston a clerk in a store at Oxford and then killed himself. No motive has been assigned. Steele leaves a wife and five children.
May 15 Texas report: Annered, after securing divorce from his wife, was shot twice by her former husband Harry Fulkernon as he traveled to work. A bullet hit him in the head and he died later at a hospital. The assailant is reported to have fled.
Detroit May 15 a deadly blast at the Mexican Crude Rubber Company factory killed one teen worker and injured seventeen others. The explosion destroyed part of the building and shattered nearby windows. several injured are in critical condition.
A Sunday School convention by the First District will be held at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church in Houston County on Saturday May 2 with plans announced to boost Sunday School work and gold star status before the state convention. The program features Oliver Willoughby and Mrs. 4 S Childern among other speakers and musical numbers. The event aims to unite Sunday School efforts across neighboring counties and raise county prominence in the coming years.
In Lexington Kentucky a distiller, Garrett, is killed by his ten year old son during a drinking incident. The boy used a revolver to shoot his father after his mother was abused, leaving the boy frightened and the family in shock.
A man identified as Sam Geuler, formerly of Ashford, was arrested on an indictment following a grand jury action. The arrest cites two counts with bail set at 200 dollars each. The case involves violations of the arson and related laws, with Deputy Sheriff Job Hilson involved in locating a suspect named Ragene Well near Ardila. The mediation and legal process proceeded through usual formalities, with a May 20 start for certain proceedings.
In a muttered dispatch from New York May 14 the Jol Memphis an early short chartered transport was ordered to Galveston at noon today the Minnesota will follow tomorrow an official said the transports were not destined for arms or supplies and would travel nearly empty the officers stated they aimed to provide aid and gratitude for the kindness shown during a bereavement
May 1 list hints at political maneuvering as Kentucky Republican Bradley announces party stance on health and domestic policy. Rumors place Senator Gallinger as possible the oldest senator may declare for reelection. meanwhile other figures shuffle roles and timing for upcoming campaigns.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an injured man, Clyde drawn, hospitalized in Macon in semi conscious condition after an overdose of juice. A doctor left the scene and would not answer questions. relationship to the poleon and patent status are unclear.
A Southern passenger train number 31 rear-ended freight No. 204 at Allenbur this afternoon, seriously injuring the engineman and several crewmen. Wrecker crews raced to the scene. lines disrupted until late tonight as repairs and investigations commenced.
A petition circulating today seeks to persuade Governor Emmet O Neal to refuse clemency for Halsten, convicted of shooting Conductor Paul Johnen aboard the Atlantic Coast Line railway at Ozark. Citizens argue Halsten should serve his full sentence.
Fragmentary text references May events, elections, and political stakes with scattered names and phrases. Details are unreadable, but mentions Capitol, candidates, and voting context in a troubled transcription.
San Preactice California May 1 reports a bustling plane service with many patrons. The scene sees the service between Ban Framtta and Oakland operating vigorously attracting crowds as a new travel link proves popular.
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