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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1912
Page
4
The grand jury reports fifty five true bills including twenty one felonies and thirty one misdemeanors after a thorough investigation. They condemn open defiance of the law and gambling houses in Dothan, urging officials to act to curb these evils harming boys and young men.
Jas. G. Oakley president of the State Convict Board is exonerated of graft charges after Governor ONeal reviews testimony. The governor finds no malfeasance or misfeasance by Oakley and notes inconsistencies in Tom L. Long statements while praising county officials and road, jail, and courthouse maintenance. The hearing centered on a convict contract with Henderson Lumber Co and alleged $5,000 fee split. Oakley and associates deny wrongdoing.
A romance begun by a newspaper advertisement ends in marriage as A. E. Ward of Boston and Ola Wright of Headland wed after a correspondence started through an ad.
The today report lists a 76.5 rating versus a ten year average of 802 and notes markets expected the result. Texas prospects look strong but need soaking rains across the state. Weevil eliminated by heat. localized light rains and lower temps offer temporary relief. If no general rain in ten days, crop deterioration could accelerate.
New York City police figures show an average of one murder per day in July, with high heat blamed for increased violence. The tally notes 18 killings in Manhattan and the Bronx, with gang activity cited as a cause in several cases including two involving police officers. Two young girls and two children killed by stray bullets in gang violence are reported.
An advertisement at W. L. Brown's Drug Store promotes Dodson's Liver-Tone as a safe, pleasant tasting alternative to calomel. It guarantees money back if customers do not find it a perfect substitute, claiming no adverse effects and suitability for both children and adults.
The Farmers Cotton Oil company plans a Dothan facility to produce high grade feed for cows horses and mules using hay velvet beans and corn. They will offer two feeds one for milk cows and another for horses and mules aiming to reduce imports and keep business in territory.
Cotton buyers invite growers to bring their cotton to Dothan for consistent prices at The Third National Bank. J L Jordan & Co promote constant market presence and urge selling at their location.
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