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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1909
Page
2
Shoreday reports deserters and hot weather unsettling daily life. A Charlotte widow makes a failed suicide attempt. Parishes note calf killings in progress. Heavyweight champ Junisng and wife find no lodging in Salt Lake City. An aged couple marries in Pittsburg with a son certifying the bride’s age. A New Yorker’s cat tale and Atlanta papers stir dull times as Hobson debates with rival Davis in Brownsville district.
The article notes lawmakers consider another bill to aid passage and improve procedures. It discusses jury selection and concerns about individuals attempting to influence juries, urging orderly conduct and sheriff involvement to maintain proper court operation.
The piece argues against creating a governor appointed jury commission to place extra duties on jurors. It warns such changes could expand political patronage and undermine independent jury selection. The county commissioner is trusted to handle this duty, avoiding added government posts.
A Georgia man who admired Joe Brown changed his baby’s name to Joe Brown but later removed the name and replaced it with McLendon. He warned the governor not to send a gift, and the deed may prompt legislative action. The article warns of continued disputes and possible public attention.
The article accuses McVey of wanting to recruit a foreigner with long hair to design redesigned currency. It mentions schemes for color coding each bill from one to twenty and hints at punishment for tampering with money. It laments hidden motives and cites past treasury figures.
A critical sketch portrays a very young Persian shah isolated from family, forced into monarchy roles he resists. It compares his confinement to police and militia power in the United States, arguing against idle royalty and stressing parental separation and the burden of leadership.
Broken lease forces sale of multiple properties in Dothan. Main house on South St Andrews with half-acre corner lot offered at 7500 dollars. Appletree Street corner lot 1250. East Main Street four-room house with front foot at 100 dollars. additional lots on Main and Mill Street priced 2500 and 500 each. Twelve vacant lots on Appletree Street and along Central Plant area priced 500 each. large 1.12 acre lot near Central Georgia and Coast Line tracks. Dothan Variety Works plant valued at 33000 new two years ago. Many properties touted as rising in value over two to three years. some terms may be negotiable. For details, contact the seller.
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