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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1909
Page
1
The text presents a garbled report of heated discussion in the Legislature, including criticism of rate measures and tax proposals. It references a session, debates over counties and fees, and concerns about funding for public services. Names and places are obscured by OCR errors, but the core theme is political conflict over fiscal policy.
Fire destroyed the temporary home of the Methodist Woman's College in Hamner Town. A warder spotted the blaze at about 1 o clock and the flames were confined to a single room before spreading. Furniture and personal effects were lost valued at roughly $2,000. the building suffered moderate damage with the cause still undetermined.
Near Montevideo the Argentine excursion steamer Columba and the North German Lloyd steamer Sebleun collided at harbor entrance. About 150 to 200 people were killed or drowned, many women and children. Most passengers slept as lifeboats formed a frantic rescue effort. The Columbia carried passengers from Buenos Aires to a Montevideo festival. Uruguayan authorities postponed festivities for the inauguration of the provident fund. The wreck prompted condolences and wider distress as a large portion of the victims were women and children.
Reverend Hurt returns from Daleville reporting a meeting at Mr Hunt's departure. Res T F Mangum of Entayrie resumed work and planned to continue next week. Mr Hart will hold his regular prayer meeting tonight and announce next Sunday and Saturday night services.
A noisy review notes the Plunger and Golden Queen headline a late night show. It mentions performers KeMe te Liselt and Dive Dar ling with FRU and Rapport, plus audience reaction and a standout duet by FRU.
Obscure muster of a bungalow boat sale. The notice claims a houseboat is offered at a sacrifice price to aid a near desperate cause, urging readers to act quickly to help and noting low reserve value and urgent appeal.
A local proposal outlines two road corridors from North Line to Gattonwood and from Columbus to Wickaburg. An order directs maintenance to Columbia via Witks, aiming to improve county infrastructure. Supporters argue the plan would yield better roads, drive growth, and benefit taxpayers in the coming years.
Mae WoW Logan dealing with torn spending and personal upheaval after Waa So Purkads. The events unfold as she returns to her hei in Fame Tatay, signaling renewed focus on public life and continuing personal strife.
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