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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1914
Page
1
The Hamburg American liner Watertai reached port on maiden voyage in New York. On landing she swung uncontrollably as tugs worked to prevent a collision with a pier. The Waterland carried 1,670 passengers and 1,286 crew, totaling 2,960 aboard, averaging 24 miles per hour. Cargo included two thousand barrels of beer.
Special to The Eagle from Vera Cruz reports Huerta told friends he would rather die as president than resign. Advices from the capitol today say he will not step down. Rebels threaten the Cruz De Piedra area near Veracruz with large forces marching on the capital.
Special to The Basle reports the Becker trial in New York where evidence taking closed with one defense witness and one rebuttal. The testimony was unim portant and observers expect Becker to be acquitted.
The Senate yesterday rejected George Cotton’s confirmation as Dothan postmaster after Senator Dank refused to support him. Other postmaster appointments approved included Ena M. Deeria at York, Rom. Tembiou at Talladega, and John K. McGee at Carmail.
Fire destroyed the roof of a house at 303 Howth College street occupied by Mr Me rod Kennan, a Central of Georgia Railway freight conductor, and owned by contractor J W Bwugitaan. Some contents were saved. Firefighters faced delays due to a mislocated formation and navigating streets.
The Pethan City Schools plan their most expansive commencement with recitals by Mixy Verna Hatton Lydra Eric Gellurstedt and Mrs Frank McLure plus students Katherine Gaines and Ary Mushe elaxy. Dothan Grammar School holds first grade commencement May 22 at 8:00. High School events Sunday morning worship and the Forter Street Methodist service lead to a May 27 graduation with speeches by W. Feagin and senior class program. Alumni banquet May 27 features Murray W Mathews of Florida.
Karly Garnet R L Gaines E Porter and Ed Wire are in Birmingham today for the Southeastern Underwriters Association annual gathering. An invitation may extend the association to hold its next meeting in Dothan.
A local whiskey confiscation story centers on Acting Mayor Crawford and City Clerk Disenly as they fail to distinguish between destroyed goods and whiskey on hand. The lack of a clear inventory and ongoing delay sparks debates over destroying intoxicants and setting a precedent.
Eugene Haughteling, a young West Shore Railroad operator, was shot and killed while defending his employer's property. He attempted to summon help by wire before the robbers fled. Eightteen dollars were recovered, with several thousand dollars left untouched after the incident.
Fragmentary news from New Haven suggests a revelation over a nine year old trolley deal. Mellen admitted receiving twenty two thousand dollars for Rhodes inland trolley Intercath, valued at eight thousand, defense offered amid stalled wage talks.
Montgomery Alabama workload shows a tally from most counties with three exemptions. Officials note changes in land and water allocations affecting agricultural programs and state planning. Local sources indicate delays in authorities confirming figures and timelines.
London reports a suffragette riot described as historic with thousands of women marching on Parliament. A crowded vessel reportedly wrecked near the Meikean port after a battle at sea. several injured, rescue efforts ongoing as negotiations center on treaty terms and diplomatic moves.
Special despatch reports early Friday bombardment intensifying over the northern and western sectors. City officials say evacuation orders are underway as dark skies give way to brief lights, with military activity observed at dawn.
The county registrar lists appointed polling locations and dates for ward registration and wire page electors. Entries include Heat Nos 1 through 12 with box numbers and July dates, naming towns Kinsey Wabb Cowarts Taylor and Granger among others, signed by C. B. Hegieter and WwW. E. McEachorn.
Ambiguous text notes Catan Pan and May Threny Barnes with sugar from a wall dreamadhipe at Panenie arriving at Crtatodal last evening. Sugar was transferred to free steamships Colon and onlan for conveyance to Phiadaipiin, completing the Brat commercial voyage of the canal.
A Missouri court today ruled on a case involving Abram Konenerger of Kansas City who challenged Wells Fargo and partner lines and a Texas express firm. The decision centers on the scope of the right to refuse or contest delivery in a disputed sale of stock.
Washington May 21 Plans for withdrawing a portion of the mayor’s force were discussed by the navy department today. Acting Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt indicated that within the week he hoped to wind down operations in certain waters. Atlantic fleet commanders reported readiness, and a key vessel, the “D. Dot” or similar, was noted in dispatches.
Fragmentary OCR notes report the death of a General Dakh Dant Pt with unclear details. It mentions value and a pension or estate reference, but key facts are garbled and names are uncertain.
Fragmentary report from May 21 indicates a mediation effort titled Hewda Faltd in Canada seeks to guide the Heerta dispute toward resolution. The document mentions Wilson and a demand related to medications and community concerns, though details are unclear. officials aim to calm tensions and negotiate a settlement.
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