20 Aug 1914
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1914
Page
1
A fragmentary Washington dispatch notes an official government position toward German forces and the Belgians, with unclear wording and incomplete details. The brief hints at policy or military stance still under discussion.
Paris reports the recapture of Mulhausen by French forces after days of fighting near Brigenela and Hruseln, with Germans retreating to positions outside the town. The notice notes Allied actions around Aug 20 and confirms casualties and strategic moves in the region.
The plaintiff R. T. Maddox sues the Atlantic Coast Line railroad for $1,000 claiming injury while in transit. The case went to trial and the court returned a verdict in Maddox's favor.
Fragmented OCR snippet notes July 1 import receipts exceeding 900000 dollars for York area with an August 8 week ending report. Mentions Amly astor romomdos and English service orders, with unclear local names such as Barnes Route 7. Details are sparse and partially garbled.
In Savannah on August 20 Charley A. Emerson a wealthy social figure was arrested on a charge of buying votes tied to W H Buuler and B F Hobbs. Emerson was held by police after bail was set, amid reports that many voters found their names already voted at the polls.
Mrs. Fannie Sanders Hardin of Forest City North Carolina was arrested here today at the request of her husband RE Hardin a clerk who had pursued her since Monday Pat Alexander a chauffeur was also taken into custody Hardin declared he would not take his wife back but sought punishment for deception.
Rome reports Italy faces grain shortages as the Dardanelle closure and Argentina export suspension push the nation to seek U S grain from the American market. Officials say offers have already been raised and transportation of grain will be arranged to aid provisioning during wartime strain.
Aug 29 report cites Alabama farmer E. J. Green asking why farmers receive low prices while commission men and retailers earn from one hundred to five hundred percent. He notes potatoes farmers sell at 1.5 cents a pound bring 5 to 8 cents retail and tomatoes priced around 9 to 10 cents per pound in stores.
Paria reports German resistance has checked the French right wing drive into Alsace Lorraine. Ville reported captured by Germans. French serial scouts say German forces entrenched with heavy artillery between Metz and Strasbourg.
London dispatch reports German forces capture Louvain and push Belgian troops into retreat as they advance toward Namur. Brussels expected to fall within hours with German troops pressing on Brussels and Namur fronts amid heavy artillery fighting.
Frederick Ayer, Harvard graduate and heir to a mill mogul, wed Miss Hilda Provtor Kove at Ipswich Massachusetts on August 2. On their wedding day he received a $7,000,000 check from the Catherine Ure family as one of the season’s grand wedding presents.
New York wholesalers and retailers cut prices for many commodities after false publicity fears. Beef and other meats fall by 2 to 4 cents per pound, while eggs butter and cheese stay at recently high wartime levels as some staples hold their price.
The text notes regular communications held on Saturdays and Thursdays with a fourth Saturday monthly meeting. Visiting brethren are invited to attend along with officers Conner W. M and G. A. Scott secretary. The document references regular convocations and archival copy events.
A brief Ottawa report notes a Canathan money lender warned after a disturbance involving a man accused of assisting the German government. The case references a man arrested for a reason tied to alleged actions and a perilous political climate.
Deputy Sheriff John Hilton shadowed Willie Simmons, accused of grand larceny near Graceville Florida. J. J. Mardy filed the charge alleging Simmons stole three $20 bills, with the arrest made as Hilton waited at a relative’s home.
The article notes intense interest in electing a pope from four leading candidates after Pope Pius IX's death. Mourning signs appear in Catholic churches worldwide. The body lies in state for several days. German Cardinal Henry von Mery Det Val Ferrata, once head of the Jesuits, is mentioned among the possible candidates. Reverend H W H McNeil travels to Montgomery County to visit ailing family. An ad lists a groom’s residence colony at 108 Went Crawford St for $16 per month.
Text discusses ongoing talks with Connest members regarding leasing a piece of city property to build a cafe with a pool room. Mentions Clarence Hin, an elder boy from Wayoxe, promoted to ticket agent, and references to Red Front 3.
A damaged dispatch from Brussels reports hundreds of wounded Belgian troops pouring into the city as German advance forces press on. The broadcast notes a broader war effort with references to allied resistance and the pace of fighting.
A persistent counter campaign gathers strength from Diest to Teh on liquor taxes. Clergy leaders vow to challenge proposed increases and mobilize parishioners for a Saturday meeting to coordinate opposition.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Antwerp and references to federal taxation and liquor revenue. Core readable items include names like Clarence and Wilnon and terms about prohibition and trade. The passage is garbled with incomplete phrases and unclear context.
Atlanta report details Smith's strong primary win across Georgia counties with a large lead over Brown. The piece notes Felder displaced Hardwick, and hints at convention dynamics and party sentiment shaping potential runoff outcomes.
Jamaica's governor issued a proclamation forbidding the exportation of sugar. The move aims to stabilize local supply during a period of heightened imperial concern and economic disruption.
Reports say a vessel entered San Francisco harbor late today. The Japanese consul general was aboard during the incident, raising tensions between nations and prompting scrutiny of maritime security and diplomatic responses.
A dispatch from Tarles quiles Count Witte, the Hiyslia statesman, warns that war could end only with Germany's downfall. He argues Huana should intervene as mobilization proceeds slowly, foreseeing Germany's collapse regardless of actions.
Fragmentary report from Clabama, Alabama about a meeting held behind closed doors. The text is garbled with missing names and details, mentioning education and a public event but lacking clear outcomes or participants.
A garbled excerpt discusses statements by Stephens Jenkinson and references to Germany France and Britain. The text mocks wartime certainty and mentions foreign affairs officials, war powers, and imagined outcomes amid fragmented phrases and misspellings.
Fragments announce a Masonic meeting in Mahone with W M B A Beart and Conner presiding. Text is garbled but indicates regular communication and invitation to all qualified visiting brethren tonight at a stated hour.
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