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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1905
Page
7
A multi story department store at 59 and 41 North Street in New York collapsed during repairs killing several workers and trapping dozens. Rescue crews from police and hospitals worked amid debris as the center pillar gave way, with dozens more injured and many feared dead.
Charles Magoon governor of the canal zone presented his credentials as American minister plenipotentiary. A reception at President Amador’s palace followed, with Panamanian officials praising U S friendship and independence recognition. Amador lauded Roosevelt Taft and Magoon, saying the frank policy would boost American influence in Latin America.
C H Capitalist of this city and a prominent railway figure here died from paralysis that struck six days ago. Born in 1839, he entered the business in 1869 and was at the time auditor and cashier of the River Ft Scott and Guilt.
The first fatality report today from Governor Magon confirms the death of A. G. Livingston, a division engineer at Culebra, from yellow fever. New cases include Lan Barrero, a Spanish non employee, and William Curnow, an employee at Culebra.
Ville Tennessee imposes quarantine near Memphis amid yellow fever concerns. Officials report fever insect presence and tighter restrictions as health measures take effect.
A trolley car on the Brighton Beach line suffered a front controller box short circuit injuring several passengers. Two women were among the fatally burned and two others were seriously hurt as blue flames enveloped the dashboard. A large beach crowd was aboard the open car and chaotic scenes followed as passengers jumped to safety.
Fire devoured St Thomas Episcopal church at Fifth Avenue and Fifty third Street in New York. The blaze left the church a ruined mass while nearby stand the homes of Rockefeller and other wealthy figures and the St Regis hotel lying within a block. The fire was confined to the church.
District 13 of the Brotherhood of Boiler Makers of America gathers in Knoxville Tenn for its annual wage schedule convention. The proposed scale may be fixed at the Wednesday session and sent to Southern Railway officials in Washington. Represented shops include Charleston Columbia Salisbury Selma Sheffield Atlanta Macon Knoxville and Alexandria with 98S D Sargent of Charleston presiding.
New York August 9 no appeal now is possible before Venezuelan courts against the federal court judgment against New York and Bermudez Asphalt Co. All points in the original May 20 judgment are confirmed by the present decision including the annullment of Hamilton contracts and damages for the government.
Portsmouth N H awash with visitors as the Russian envoy M Witte arrives and a fleet nears harbor. Officials anticipate a historic conference with hope for peace while noting the Japanese stance and the world’s responsibility for any failure.
In Rome on August 9, no verdict exists in the Sanford murder case. It is the fifth day since the jury began deliberations and no ballots or statements have been released. Judge Wright has not indicated delays or outcomes, while jurors appear fatigued as spectators await any decision.
In Atlanta on August 7, the House backed a cigarette tax hike from 10 to 25 dollars and debated liquor tax levels. A commerce and immigration commissioner bill moved forward, while an extra judge election bill advanced in the Senate for the Atlanta circuit amid ongoing sessions.
Citizens of Wrightsville sound and Dr Ed Parnes of Tarboro were arraigned on charges of violating state game laws by wholesale shooting field martins. Judge George Harris and C W Westbrook fined them five dollars plus costs, later remitted. Game warden Freeman said the martins damaged the hotel grove at Ocean View and toxic numbers, estimated at over 11,000 birds, were killed in one day.
Between 500 and 1,000 farmers from Muscogee Harris and Chattahoochee counties gathered at Flat Rock for a Farmers Educational and Co operative Union of America meeting. W. EB. Berry spoke as organizer, with remarks by Hon. T. H. Kimbrough and professor BK Scott. A large Georgia barbecue followed. Farmers in the area are unionizing rapidly.
Columbus may gain a wire cloth factory with over 109000 dollars invested. Henry L Woodruff weighed entering the line but backed out due to lack of experience. Other local parties are considering the matter.
Louisiana health bulletin reports 569 total fever cases with 116 deaths, new Orleans adds 4 cases and 2 deaths bringing totals to 569 and 116. Outside New Orleans 22 cases and 3 deaths. Shreveport reports 2 fever deaths. no yellow fever in the city. Texas border residents urge guard duty. Mississippi reports no new cases.
Reports from New Orleans indicate Archbishop Chapell remains ill with yellow fever but stable as physicians monitor his case. Attending doctors note his age and fitness favor his chances while many telegrams inquire about his condition. City health officials continue quarantine planning and hospital care under Marine Hospital authorities. Gainesville railroad sale to Simonton and Stuckey blocs clears path to Tampa. line runs 4 miles from Sampson City to Rampson City linking to Georgia Southern and Florida.
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