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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1909
Page
1
The report of Mayor Baker's resignation circulated but he declined to resign and stated he would continue serving. He urged citizens to cooperate with public officials and help maintain good administration, noting ongoing efforts and plans for future progress.
New York April 29 The Unitarian Club hosted a dinner where Rev Eggin Lloyd Jones of Chicago called big hats a sign of the evil of the world He cited Chicago stores and fashion as inflaming wives and young women's desires for finery and luxury.
A Malvern depot agent named Mr Brown collapsed and died last night shortly after arriving at the station. Neighbors report no prior complaints and say he had just finished a meal, with no clear cause yet established.
Governor Marshall was notified that the prison wall at Northern Indiana Michigan Territory site near Indianapolis had been blown down by a storm. Warden Reid reported the damage and dispatched General Oran Penn to Madugar City with orders to call out a militia company at South Rend if needed.
A storm struck Knoxville Arkansas on April 29 injuring fourteen people, with two seriously hurt. Many homes were wrecked and property damaged as the cyclone belt, recently hit by six tornadoes in two years, was passed.
The convention elected annual officers and appointed a supervisory committee. Key figures include Le Wxis Muntgomnry Tai, Levon Pala Burnssile, and WB Davidson, with departments named for Temperance and Training. The report notes broad attendance and a recommendation that each department head oversee their area.
The solicitor reported the Houston County grand jury has not finished its work and will return. He noted whiskey prosecutions have fallen from earlier levels with only about 15 percent traceable, while docket activity grows, and several major murder cases are expected this term.
Tom Bottoms long time traveling passenger agent for the Atlantic Coast Line died in New York at age. He was famed for initiating excursion business and was beloved by many along the coast. Congress member Charles N Fowler urged creation of a new bank and currency commission and tariff provisions for a tribunal.
Substantial numeric sequence and notary attestations appear, including dates and names such as F B Culver H G Forrester D E Whalims and W F Newton. The legible portion shows a 1909 notarization with the phrase sworn to before and director signatures.
One hundred workers from the city plan a Sunday canvass for church outreach. They will meet at the Peeshvicrian-Church tomorrow morning at half past eight. Street and district assignments will be issued then. Let us be faithful unto the Master. Captain Bundsy School Com
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