Corey and steel trust figure drew ire in Birmingham coverage
The Birmingham papers spar over how they depicted William E. Corey of the steel trust during a visit. Critics note changes in his rise from laborer to magnate, question coverage of his wife, and mock the city editors for shielding him, while urging focus on his contracts and public conduct.
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Birmingham
Wm. E. Corey
Steel Trust
Corey
Corey No
Gotham
Longuage
Ore
Elligi
Birmingham City
Magic City
Postoffice receipts show steady growth for Dothan
The article reports Dothan’s postoffice stamp sales rising from 11039.16 to 13613.30 for the year ending March 31, 1908, and money orders climbing from 65568.72 to 76998.28, a gain of 11429.56, indicating healthy town growth. It notes local figures and travel by residents including Dr. Blackshear and Dr. Cooper visiting New York and Europe.
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Dothan
Old Soldiers Meeting at Camp Bar Tow Court House
The old soldiers of Camp Bar Tow met Tuesday in the courthouse. Judge Leslie distributed pension warrants issued at the month’s start, drawing a larger turnout than usual. While the ranks thin, many veterans remain hale and hearty, adapting well to aging times.
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Camp Bartow
Court House
Leslie
Announcement: Judge A Rollins Seeks Tax Collector Post
Judge A Rollins, a Dothan resident for eighteen years, formally announces his candidacy for Tax Collector. He has served as Justice of the Peace for beat three, with a record described as fair and honest. He urges voters to credit him with qualification and readiness to serve the county.
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Judge Rollins
Dothan
Rollins
Justice of the Peace
Beat Three
Busi
Commissioners Pave Walks Around Court House
The county commissioners began paving walks around the court house on Main and Oates streets to match the building’s appearance. Judge Leslie Walter Brown Billie Rhodes Tom Butler Wade Helms Willis Granger and other officials are expected to help mowing and maintaining the lawn afternoons. Mr H M Lott and wife of Havana Florida visited Dothan with W C Black, a leading tobacco figure and mayor of Havana.
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Court House
Main
Oates Streets
Leslie
Walter Brown
Billie Rhodes
Tom Butler
Wade Helms
Willis Granger
H. M. Lott
Havana
Fla
Dothan
W. C. Black
Gadsden County
Non-Resident Notice in Grant Clothing Co. vs Phillips
The Grant Clothing Co files an attachment against E. M. Phillips in the Central of Georgia R. Y. Co. garnishment case. Phillips is a non resident of Alabama unknown residence. The attachment covers all cash due to Phillips as wages. Proceedings dated March 7 1908.
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Grant Clothing Co
F. M. Phillips
Central of Georgia R. Y. Co
E. M. Phillips
Alabama
Court Called Off Indefinitely in Henry County Controversy
Henry County faced court confusion as a circuit shift unsettled proceedings. Judge Evans and lawyers agreed to postpone until new codes arrive, due to uncertainty and opposition to a controversial Lusk bill. The delay signals ongoing strain on local legal scheduling and costs.
Registrars Notice For Dothan Registration
Registrars announce registration at the court house in Dothan on Friday and Saturday before the May 18 primary. Those turning 21 since last registration and holders of life certificates transferred to this county will be registered at this time. C. B. Register.
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Dothan
Hamp Purcell and Ada Fowler Married in Columbia
Hamp Purcell and Miss Ada Fowler of Columbia were married this week. Both long-time residents of Columbia are well known in the community.
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Hamp Purcell
Ada Fowler
Columbia
For Sale Twenty Head of Big Mules Suitable for Turpentine
For sale twenty head of large mules fit for turpentine work and logging. Apply to the address or contact given in the notice.
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Birmingham Papers
Europe
New York
United States Steel Corporation
Houston County
Ness
Compass Lake
Frank Newton
Charlie Farmer
Tom Espy
R. D. Blackshear
Cooper
Old Soldiers Meeting
A. Rollins
Henry County
Evans
Thaw
C. B. Register
Dothan Guano
O6than
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