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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1908
Page
4
A rag pile in a Boston suburb burned, allegedly causing ten million dollars in property damage. The piece mocks a publicity bureau push funding paper use and accuses Johnson supporters of using funds to aid a political party, predicting uncovering misallocation and public lectures by Young Yonson.
Within a week or so, riders will be able to travel directly to Panama City by train, opening a new option for those who would otherwise shy away from the journey.
The committee has scheduled the town of Dothan primary for the same date as the general primary. Officials say the process will be completed in a single day and considered settled.
An Indiana man was nominated for governor on grounds he was so poor he didn’t spend a cent to secure the nomination. It’s said he lacks funds and proper management, though he is described as a man of worth and character despite Democratic affiliation.
The Marion Standard notes the city executive allows a fine for bringing a water jug to town. It supports a city primary aligning with the general election law on May 18th with four polling places for city wards and two for the county primary to reduce confusion.
The Gould woman chooses the Helie piece, a purchase amid mixed pronoun usage and mood shifts. She is framed as a symbol of distressed wealth, drawing tears from Americans while the critics discuss the people named in the title and their social capital. The talk turns to title figures and the value of a name, whether local or cross‑water, in this world.
Editorial notes the Johnson campaign pushes press agents to promote the candidate. It asserts the paper believes this approach is mistaken and overreaches the editorial judgment.
Multiple notices name candidates for the office of Treasurer in Houston County. J F Dawsey WH Helm L M Bailey J R McCarty Sam Bowden each declare candidacy subject to the Democratic primary.
W. M. Rhodes announces his date for reelection to the office of Tax Assessor of Houston County, subject to the action of the Democratic Primary.
A series of notices announce candidates for the office of Tax Collector of Houston County. Names include L A Oppert T Singletary Smith Hall and J A Rollins all seeking Democratic primary support. The notices urge voters to provide their backing in the party action.
The firm of Black & Brown consisting of A Black and J H Brown has been dissolved by mutual consent and will be succeeded by J M Brown & Son who assume all liabilities and to whom all debts due to the firm will be payable. This March 12 1908 A Black J H Brown.
Multiple filings announce candidacy for county superintendent of education in Houston County or Bell with emphasis on Democratic primary. Names include John M. Odom J T Bush and B Z Hamrick Ashford advocating efficient service and second-term experience.
Several residents announce candidacies for County Commissioner in Houston county subject to Democratic Primary action. Names mentioned include Z Deese T P McGriff J J Bovett C O Green Carlo Murphy with emphasis on party nomination procedures.
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