11 Aug 1915
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1915
Page
1
News from London reports renewed Allied efforts at the Dardanelles to support hard pressed Russian fighters and influence the Halkans. Attacks along the Krithia road and at Saris Bair push British gains, with further landing operations and reports of progress from General Hamil.
The State Rural School Supervisor will visit Negra Thursday night to deliver an illustrated lecture at the Negra Methodist Church. The Teachers Institute for entered people, vision this week, featured a well attended event with educators from the state exploring work in ill of the community.
Chief of the Timigration and Markets Bureau Alabama reports a survey showing a market for all surplus corn in the state. It urges farmers to install power shelters at community mills or gins to properly grade, pack, and ship corn, enabling higher prices for early deliveries and better market access. Local hardware stores can provide details.
The British auxiliary cruiser Lidia of Ta ktons was torpedoed off the Norwegian coast near Restfjord. Eighty crewmen were saved and taken to Sweden’s Vestland. The attack occurred along the stormy lane between Baglanil and Archangel. The ship was built in 188k and belonged to the Peninsula and Oriental Line.
Mrs Kate Causey of Carrac Hele wed this afternoon to reside with Mrs AL J Vickery in Eust I where she had suffered foot illness for weeks. She leaves two sisters Mrs AE Vickery and Mrs Elizabeth Merrer with other relatives. Services will be at the residence, with interment at the city cemetery.
Len Smith wanted by authorities was arrested yesterday by deputies Aled Ma May and Ross Hortisciy on a charge of jumping a bond. The man known as Glakely is held awaiting further legal action.
The Wards of the World lodge plans a whirlwind drive to add 100 new members. Initiation fees are reduced during the contest period, with state officers to visit on October 19 to inaugurate the Class of 100.
An appeal via the American secretary in Mexico City, relayed through the Brazilian minister, urges Washington to aid Americans in Mexico amid famine, violence, and displacement. It cites mass suffering, embassy delays, and a city living under a smoldering volcano as U S inaction harms life and property along the border.
An afternoon game saw Fatas defeat Lenny with an eight point lead amid scattered scorers. Reported by Me and Mes in a local update, the match included Blau, Tetra Sellers, and a rest trip to Cairo and Moultrie, Cy for visits.
Mr BP Miller of Moultrie Ga will be in Dothan Friday to meet local business men and farmers at the county courthouse at five o'clock in the afternoon. He will discuss diversification, marketing facilities, freight rates and related topics with the aim of improving the section's future.
A jumble of traveler names and destinations appears as a hotel arrivals snippet. The mixed entries include Virginia Jones, Malone, Previdi Ronenfeld, Nashville, Mrs Page, Evansville, and several abbreviated or misspelled places such as Alabama towns and other states, indicating a guest register fragment with likely typos and incomplete data.
A farmers alliance and local residents pressed for urgent repairs on the road from Midland City to Tithen. Present were property owners Dat Williams, Weatey Vinlock, WL Warrick, Tidwell, George Kelly, Tidwell, Tom Harmes, Pierre Calhoun, Charlie Lott, J. M. Newton, T. Vickers, D. Heflin, and Mose Paterson. A local leader Lothan endorsed the plea, citing deteriorated conditions.
A meeting of the Executive Committee of the Houston County Agricultural Association was held at the courthouse. With President AL Carroll delayed, Vice President Cassidy presided. Attendees urged immediate decisive action to organize markets for Virginia crops and recruit proper treasurers and a secretary, with a plan to unite countywide interests and establish an efficient county agricultural committee. The group nominated Jarman as chairman and listed several other officers and directors, stressing the need to complete the organization and hire a competent secretary promptly.
A. J. Furlong, longtime advertising solicitor with The Eagle, has severed his connection with the paper. Future plans remain unannounced. Representative T. B. Keily returned from Montgomery to attend to home matters.
Dispatch from Lail rin reports Austrian forces of about 600 men, equipped with artillery for two corps, attacking Italian lines outside Gorlala. After hours of bombardment they push toward Garizia, seeking to block a junction between Romane and Doberdo as heavy fighting continues near Rogoreta.
Fragmentary notes cite Ellison handling stock from the Dike Deng Company of weapery and a sale of McA Hilions Drug Company shares, including a $5,000 purchase, with additional figures and references to Strickland Ry Co and a fountain. The legible parts suggest a stock transaction grid or ledger entry with amounts and participating firms.
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