17 Apr 1914
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1914
Page
1
A two o clock morning blaze devastated the port office and several shops including Rays store Daniels store The F Wiand Dr Wi Johnson stores and Dr Patterson’s. The bank suffered damage and Lowe reported insurance at 25 600. Firefighters battled flames amid damp conditions as losses mounted.
Fire at United States Express company premises caused two deaths and displaced hundreds as stables and warehouse burned. Estimated loss reaches 760600 dollars with sparks lighting nearby thirty homes though most were spared serious damage. Firefighters contained flames early morning.
Charles agai neth pleaded not guilty to retailing intoxicating liquor in Five Pointe. Acting Mayor R. C. Crawford fined him $100 after Chief Balling described the house where liquors were found. Officers seized whisky from shelves and a rear room. defendant previously convicted in mayor's court for selling whiskey.
Local speculation centers on whether Governor will accept a federal post after a hurried trip to Washington. Supporters urge restraint while opponents fear a pending federal assignment could derail his term and prompt a regional contest.
An announcement states the Wilser MeAdog wedding will occur May at a specified venue. The bride and groom request privacy while families and close members attend.
The largest and most beautiful recreation pier to England was destroyed today by arson with a loan of $100,050. Bombs exploded in sections. heavy gusts shattered windows and twisted steel girders as the pier extended miles into the bay. Police are making a vigorous search for the arsonists.
In a stressed report, Mr. Morgan describes a debated deal involving colonies from the North and a two week investigation. The fragment hints at a complex episode linking colonists from Netherlandish origins to a prominent reef center, with claims of completion of a trade arrangement.
A lengthy appeal urges Dothan citizens and local firms to join the Chamber of Commerce. It frames the organization as a business institution to advance industrial, civic, rural, trade, and traffic goals, promising active committees and a demand for broad citizen cooperation.
A torn wartime notice mentions Teisa Begs and Washington in April, with Campbell and Hawks referenced. It notes discharge from service in 1912 along with a request for reinsertion, a hospital stay, and a certificate of physical ability.
An assailant fired at Mayor Mitchell outside City Hall in New York. He missed the mayor and struck Corporation Counsel Polk in the jaw, causing a serious wound. The crank suspect, David Saleschein, about seventy, was arrested after claiming a desire to influence city officials.
A blaze swept a residence at 14 Bell Avenue early today, trapping several occupants and sparking mass evacuations. Fire crews battled the flames as neighbors aided in evacuations. five people were believed fatally burned, with ongoing efforts to confirm casualties.
Testimony details Walter Weeks being attacked by Walter Weeks or Walter Walters in a street confrontation. Trawick admitted to fanning Weeks to avoid harm, showing a torn coat as evidence. Prosecutors seek further evidence in the Walters kidnapping case involving a child. Names include District Attorney Garlen and Kate Cot Vai.
Reports from Statenburg indicate Jens Axtor’s condition worsened suddenly after a bout of fever and fainting at the bedside. Medical staff describe the illness as serious and potential danger to the wedding plans.
Disjointed text reports a planned event in Monterey with names like Ginbe, Maxton, and Velancon. Mentions actors such as Hann agnounied by Villa tiday and城, notes about travel to Calivahua and Carranaa. The piece references American correspondents and rebel actions with prisoners and executions, but details are unclear due to transcription errors.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a device syringe and a voyage associated with the Wyld Fleet 10. The readable portions are unclear and do not establish a clear event, date, or participant list. The record preserves only the garbled references without verifiable specifics.
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