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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1907

Page

4

Pestica fatties smoke clears quickly

The report notes that pestica fatties produce smoke that dissipates rapidly, allowing rapid clearance. No further context or details are provided in the readable text.

Dothan Fans Smile Through Defeat with Grace

In Dothan, fans show graceful poise amid a loss, proving resilience and sportsmanship despite the setback.

Governor Hoke Smith Abroad for Rest or Duty

Governor Hoke Smith of Georgia has traveled abroad not for rest but means, while locals in Dothan considered leaving but abandoned the idea for now.

Hoke Smith Georgia Dothan

Buck Baker Praised For Superior Campaign Run

The article lauds Buck Baker for his effective campaign, noting no defeat since taking office. Opponents who challenged him offer high praise for his conduct, fighting spirit, and political knowledge. He is described as young and still in the prime of his career.

Buck Baker

Widow Wealthy in Joplin Rumored to Face Legal Scrutiny

A Joplin widow reportedly valued at over two million faces possible legal action due to alleged public disturbances. The town of 400 residents weighs whether her behavior constitutes a fatal case of delirium tremens or other charges under local statutes.

Joplin

Ocessional Definition Debate in Tax Law Letter

The text discusses Governor Coir and Mr. Harvey of Dothan in relation to money taxes, arguing that tax law should apply to funds whether stored or loaned. It argues that loans and hidden cash should be taxable and notes that an attorney general review was requested. The writing contends loans can affect tax liability and stresses consistent taxation regardless of form.

Coir Harvey Dothan Oncy Ross

Court defining eccé sictal loan and business engagement

The text debates how courts will distinguish an eccentric loan from a business engagement and who bears duty to pay taxes. It questions Sam’s willingness to risk court rulings and honesty, and awaits guidance from Governor Comer and the attorney general on terms like occasional and several.

Sam Comer

Average Restraint Echoed in Brundidee News Comment

The Brundidee News notes a city prison tale about a flourishing paper that failed for lack of printers. It argues environment shapes career success, comparing ten printers per banker or lawyer to the outside world and suggesting a strike at the average.

Brundidee News Wisoners Dixon

Tax on money lenders targets many including editors and veterans

The governor responds to the new law taxing money lending as broad coverage, noting editors are rarely lenders while a Confederate veteran unable to work seeks rent, loans to neighbors, and faces a $150 tax. The piece argues the tax traps many with limited earnings and varied means of making a living.

Elka Clipper Legisaure Flo Dothan

Lawyers Question Tax Law on Lending Land Hands

The article reports lawyers advising that the current tax law could reach even those who lend hands or small sums to neighbors, suggesting liability for taxes. They urge the legislature to repeal the law, noting Governor and lawmakers may be slow to acknowledge their misstep.

Vonday's Election Yields City Primary Results

In Dothan's mayoral race Carmichael leads with 168 votes to Baker's 140. Councilman at large goes to Keyton 204 over Espy 102, with Malone 84 and Crawford 9 as committeemen totals. The election featured strict poll tax and registration rules, yielding a notably small turnout.

D. ©. Carmichael Joe Baker J. R. Keyton J. Espy G. H. Malone R. D. Crawford John Sanders Dothan Buck Baker Carmichael Seah Espy Keyton

Apple misfire in market street scuffle

Frank Fortner, while in a thinking pose at his market, was struck by an apple thrown from a distant source. He suspects G W Smith, who stood across the street, of throwing it and approaches for confrontation after the incident. Warren May notes Fortner has not apologised to Smith yet.

Frank Fortner Montana Frank G. W. Smith Mr. Smith

Smith Alliance Bail in Killing Case Set at $2000

Before Judge Leslie Monday George Smith was granted bail of $2000 in the case charging him with the killing of Roach several weeks ago.

Leslie George Smith Roach

Oldest Confederate veteran recounts 106 years of Southern history

At the Camp Bartow meeting Mr. J. D. Ernest, born February 1801, attended and reflected on a life spanning before Alabama statehood. He notes witnessing three wars, has many great grandchildren, and contemplates a century of Southern development and invention.

Camp Bartow J.D. Ernest United States Alabama

Hughes and Bartlett Tie The Knot In Columbus Ceremony

Carlos C. Hughes of Dothan Alabama and Susie Bartlett of this city married at the bride’s mother home 438 Broad Street in Columbus. The couple plan to reside in Dothan and receive many congratulations from friends.

Carlos C. Hughes Dothan Ala Susie Bartlett Broad Street Flewellen Bartlett Hughes Carlos

Girl struck by wagon on street injures little finger

The young daughter of Mr and Mrs Geo Pilcher was run down by a jersey wagon on Wednesday afternoon in front of their home. The driver, a negro, turned a corner too quickly causing the child to be knocked down and run over but she was not seriously hurt. The incident prompted remarks on reckless driving in the town.

Geo. Pilcher

Mrs. Davis Dies At Hughes Residence

Mrs. Davis aged near eighty, mother of Mrs. Jeff Hughes, died at the Hughes home on South Oates Street Wednesday night. She had lived with Mrs. Hughes for some time and was buried Thursday at the old family burial ground ten miles south of town.

Davis Jeff Hughes Hughes South Oates Street

Secret fraternal lodge meeting roster with officials

A dated roster lists multiple fraternal groups including Dothan Chapter No 113 Dotzan Lodge No 466 Pythagoras Lodge No A F and AM Benevolence Lodge No 122 O R D K P No 158 and Hichelwa Tribe No 8 with meeting nights and officers such as D C Carmichael W M W T Hall and secretaries J Hardy C Batchelor J W Jones. It notes meet dates on the 2nd and 4th nights with variations and titles for each group.

Dothan D. C. Carmichael W. T. Jones Dotzan Lodge D. M. Murphy J. ©. Hardy Pythagoras Lodge NO. A F&am D. ©. Carmichael W. M W. T. Hall Benevolence Lodge D. D. Stephens C. Batchelor K. R W. Harri N. G H. E. Jordy W. D. Sanders Sadhem J. W. Jones

Notice No 20946 Public Land Publication Montgomery Office

Department of the Interior Land Office at Montgomery issues notice for publication dated April 10, 19% in the record book. The notice concerns land registration procedures and required filings by applicants and interested parties.

Department of the Interior Montgomery

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The Dothan Logie W. T. Hall Jythan Uus e/Vonday Dothan Business College E.L. Clayfield Hughes-Bartlett Columbus Ledger Mrs. Davis W.C.W A. D. Whidhdon A. W. Haws T. Mumford Granger Homestead Circuit Court John H. Sellers Lewis Jim Phillips Joe W. Mumford Robert D. Johnston Mothan Theaterial Mulles
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