27 Aug 1914
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1914
Page
1
Rome reports Italy mobilizing four more reserve classes as neutrality persists. Observers say the Triple Alliance fades and if July enters war Italy risks siding with Austria’s foes.
Lonton Aug 2 reports say the allied army has fallen back and that Germans captured Lille after evacuations on Tuesday. Lille reportedly weakly defended. large German forces advance toward French territory from the Vosges to the Alps, with fighting along the front and signals of continued bombardment.
Several Dothan residents found four to five freight cars wrecked one mile east of Cowarts. The cars, loaded with fish, scattered across the rail site with no water for the fish. Officials rushed to the scene and expected to remove debris by night, with passenger trains running a transfer in the interim.
Two fires were reported last night by the Trocalla Fire Department. One blaze destroyed the residence of Mrs. Cov on Sav eanab etreet and another empty house in Five Points. Firefighters battled both incidents and contained the fires.
London faces a food shortage limited to about 100 days of provisions with bacon and eggs scarce. Officials note cargoes from Australia and Canada are due within days and UK imports may revive trade before the period ends. Dock authorities count 24,000 tons of meat and large stocks of wheat and corn, urging dealers not to raise prices. The royal household reportedly sets a modest price example to ease the impact.
Howton County faces over 88 million dollars in property valuations with 7.17 million assessed by the Tax Commissioner and the remainder from increases by county commissioners. Officials warn a full abstract will show how the total is apportioned including increases and local assessments.
New Orleans native Frank T. Copp joins as superintendent at the power plant amid a flood of war reports from London Paris and Rome. Dispatches note Allied plans and German losses as conversations shift to postwar positions and leadership changes while British troops and marines gain reported success along various fronts.
A local man, Dr J W Bennett of Caltonwood, claims healing by hand methods can cure illness. He faces charges of practicing medicine without a license after alleged use of palm healing on patients. Court records show witnesses corroborating claims of his fingered healing and nondrug treatments amid disputes over his medical background.
Berlin reports describe field wireless equipment advancing German army communications. Portable wireless outfits outpace fixed lines, enabling 200 mile range by motorcycle cars and up to 30 mile to field points. portability and rapid setup cited as key advantages over telegraph and telephone networks.
A garbled item notes a termite foraging event affecting a city population estimate. The fragment mentions ants, a nine foot height reference, and widespread damage. No clear date or organization is identified.
Heller reported dead by Troy Ola today or later, with city engineer appointment for Dothan. Poller summoned home due to his father’s illness, amid updates on plans and German affairs. A large German force is cut off from Koentaburg with likely crowd turnout for the hearing.
In Berio on August 27 the triad event concluded with victories by Siermany Awnawares as witnesses to the outcome of the code. The report notes completion of the Jesar sites and marks the end of the segment.
Fragmentary report describes General Galltest and Achol preparing forces near Paris as defenders brace for potential assault. Precautionary actions are noted though authorities say the situation remains uncertain and no final decision has been announced.
A garbled account describes a Sunday night service on Wat with fragments about a sermon and the congregation. It mentions church members from four churches meeting and a solemn moment as worshippers bow their heads in reflection.
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