20 May 1914
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1914
Page
1
Washington May 2 Special to The Eagle Senator Bankhead and Representative Underwood urged President Wilson to appoint W F Harding of Birmingham as governor of the federal reserve board. The President was asked to give Harding the fastest consideration.
Oyster Bay May 2 Roosevelt announced he will enter politics immediately and denounced a proposed Color bin payment. He warned Mellen not to violate the law and said reporters were told of his plans.
A May 20 vote by the Methodist Conference considers a transfer of property from Vanderbilt to The Wagle in Okadnema City. Details remain unclear as officials outline the decision's implications for the church’s holdings and local access.
The article alleges new disclosures about a New Haven probe involving substantial sums and political connections. It cites funds used to win favor with influential figures such as Boston Meraki and mentions Mellen claiming a loan to Rolling Hunters approved by the road's finance committee led by Marwan and William Rockefeller, with other regional officials implicated.
An adjourned term of Circnit Court to convene June 1 in Onthan with Judge Pearce presiding will devote the first two weeks to criminal trials. The grand jury may not be organized. activity will focus on deferred Spring dock yard matters and other pending cases as they arise.
Washington May 1 Henry Clayton announces plans to resign from the House and accept a U S District Judge appointment in Alabama. He says he will travel to Montgomery to reach the state capital by week’s end to qualify for the new position, citing public business and duties.
Report states Huerta prepares to flee Mexico with 10 ships ready, amid alarms as forces clash. Mentions LaPorta escort to Veracruz and Blanquet considered to command troops to oppose Villa, while Huerta reportedly refuses to meet with the antagonist forces.
Special to The Eagle reports on a presbyterian meeting addressing modern fashion trends seen as a social threat. It cites youth fashion, female attire, and perceived moral decline as concerns raised by church committees and attendees.
A report notes May 2 actions in Atlanta as Berry Henson meets with attorney Rosker about a murder case. An expert studying the matter found the body and will present findings to the Atlanta agency as part of ongoing investigation.
The hearing for Ron S. Lehott and Willow J. Burns on contempt of court charges was postponed in Adana on May 20 awaiting Judge Powell's return. Attorney Ren Hill said Powell was out of the city and would confer with another judge to set a new date.
The 120th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church convenes in Chicago tomorrow led by moderator Rev. Jot Thiothy Stone. The gathering includes a memorial service and addresses on church mission, with discussions on revival and modernization, plus an automobile tour and a civic reception reflecting the church’s community outreach.
The Dothan Chamber of Commerce pushes the new folder project forward with distribution planned next week. President John Sanders and Secretary Cobb highlight progress on displays and upcoming improvements in Houston County roads and general infrastructure.
Swerfetary Dryen diathlated at lodlay x embie MeL M mecting a harke geakel of hard roads in thin xertian. The folder will contain photo gragon of public b buildings rent fences and other scenes of interest in Bothan and surrounding terris tory. You may have observed that the athletic young man doesn't need pr nanax which he wild.
A New York–Alyth cooperative meeting pledges to unite capital and labor to address industrial troubles. National Manufacturers president Carlton Gate outlines goals for collaborative reform, fire prevention, and employment protection as leaders from industry and labor plan further discussions in Washington and Montgomery.
Disjointed OCR fragment mentions delays in liquor enforcement and court actions. It references figures like Abe and Crawford in cryptic passages and hints at trials, punishments, and societal reactions with oblique references to law, punishment, and public interest. The readable content is sparse and scattered among garbled text.
A garbled OCR passage mentions international topics and names such as Argentina Mexico and the United States. It references conferences, dates, and political figures, but the exact events, places, and outcomes are unclear due to corrupted text. The tone suggests a distant historic report with scattered proper nouns.
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