Man Discovers Coffin Picture At Gate Near Dothan
A man six miles south of Dothan near Memphis cherubs, Mr. Shirah, found a crude coffin outline drawn on cardboard tied to his gate post. He discussed warrants with Judge A. C. Crawford but backed off due to lack of evidence. An anonymous note, titled A Unique Invitation, threatened and hinted at forced departure, triggering mystery about the sender and motive.
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Shirah
Dothan
Memphis
A. C. Crawford
Williams Trial Today In Buying Obtained Goods Case
Wiley Williams was arraigned before Justice of the Peace T. W. Butler on a charge of buying obtained goods under false pretenses. Proceedings were instituted by J. R. Keyton. E. T. Sil represented the prosecution and C. Doster the defense. Butler will render a decision at a later date.
Crop report shows August condition at 9 692 and July 75.3
The text notes a declined day with prices around several cents and a market close near 3 to 4 cents. Government figures compare crop conditions to August 1914 with August values at 78.0 and July 75.3, indicating weaker output.
Morgan Family Returns From Savannah Visit
O. R. Morgan and his daughter Lochee with DeForest returned Sunday morning after a visit to Savannah Georgia.
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O. R. Morgan
Lochee
Eo DeForest
Savannah
Anabian ship carrying troops sunk reported by Berlin
Berlin reports a British transport with 2000 Canadian soldiers torpedoed near the Scilly Islands on August 15. The Ryndam arrived at Rotterdam August 22 with passengers, and British authorities have not confirmed the claim. The Royal Edward sunk August 14 is cited as context for war reporting.
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Berlin
Sayville
L. 1
Ryndam
Amsterda
Scilly Islands
Ttik
Aegean Sea
Rotterthim
New York
Ketterdan
Amsterdam
Onda
Raynidain
Disturbed by waves lash Florida coast area
Disturbed by storms the Cili coast residents at Vana City and nearby bay towns report steep seas and continuous roaring waves. Waves rose to heights visible from Panama City about six miles away, disrupting shoreline life and daily activities.
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Cili
Vana City
Fla
Panama City
Zeppelins Repainted In Leaden Gray To Escape View
Paris reports Zeppelins repainted in leaden gray blending with battleship color. Dispatch describes recent flights over Lake Constance where Zeppelins appeared in new color, resembling large fish. Both ends look altered, reducing recognizable city shapes.
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Paris
Zatich
Milan Stampa
Lake Constance
Route 1 residents report on injuries and trades
Martin and now of route 1 appeared today to trade. Mr. Martins son suffered a severe accident when a stalk cutter cut off his right leg below the knee this spring. Carroll, a Dothan route 1 farmer, was present on Dest m teed Ete.
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Martin
Route 1
Farmer
Train Stop Fight Between Negroes On Florida Excursion
During a Sunday morning stop at Fountain Florida an Atlanta and St. Andrews Bay Railway excursion train witnessed a fight between two African American men one wielding a large butcher knife A deputy sheriff intervened firing at the fleeing assailant who was captured and jailed On the return trip another man injured a conductor with a discharged revolver at Mody Gulvar?
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Cen
Tevin Ville
Mody Valver
Seed selections and seed quality urged for higher crop yield
A government agriculture official stresses pure, well selected seed as foundational to next season's corn and cotton yields. He warns against mixing neighbors' seeds and urges careful storage, conditioning, and planting to prevent degradation and ensure robust, uniform crops.
Merchant Haro Escape at Kelly Springs
H. Q. Frazier, a longtime Dothan merchant, suffered cramps while in the water at Kelly Springs yesterday afternoon. Bystanders rushed to his aid and pulled him from the water. he recovered shortly after.
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H. Q. Frazier
Dothan
Kelly Springs
Hobby to Talk for Teachers at Durbin Institute
J B Hobby state supervisor of rural schools will speak at the Teachers Institute in the High School building in Durbin tomorrow morning. The institute opened this afternoon with teachers from across the county present. Sessions will continue daily with more speakers and topics planned.
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J.B. Hobby
Wehool
Dur
Ban
Teachers Institute
Hobiy
Blood Poisoning In Dog Leads To Limb Amputation
A dog named Pueblo belonging to Adkins suffered a leg wound after an accident and developed blood poisoning. Dr Fr Whitfield performed an amputation as a life saving measure while Pueblo awaited the operation outcome. Friends hope for recovery despite uncertainty about the dog's fate. In a separate ball game Pueblo reportedly knocked a play from third to home, coinciding with Paschal scoring.
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Ebla
Pat Ballder
Deff Adking
Posblo
Kyaelk
Deg Adkins
Adkins
Fr. Whitfield
Bim
Pueblo
Bane
Paschal
Prof Southerland Webb Leaves Tent Horse Institute
Fragmentary text references Prof HL Southerland Webb and a tent horse institute. missing details prevent full reconstruction of events or context.
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Southerland
Jimmy Parks Set to Join Barons at Rickwood Field
The article notes Jimmie Parks from Atlante signed by the Birmingham Barons and slated for a team berth at Rickwood Field next season. It mentions Dothan’s strong baseball scene after the old Georgia State League, with Hen Paschal and Tig Poole also moving to faster circuits.
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Dothan
Jimmie Parks
Atlante
Feld
Sigw
Jimmie
Birmingham Ub
Teym
Rickwood Field
Hen Paschal
Eland Tena
Tig’? Poole
Mobile
Alabama Agriculture Markets Bureau invites housekeepers to use improved farm product services
The Alabama Department of Agriculture Markets Bureau offers housekeepers guidance to reduce costs and connect farmers with consumers via a credit system and proper product preparation. It highlights free bulletins, improved packaging, and producer consumer confidence strategies, noting Randolphs Randers and J. W. Waughman among locals visiting or returning from trips.
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Alabawa Department of Agriculture
Markets Bureau
Thin Department
Alabama
Department At Agriculture
Vine
Produceen
Grin
Rise of Stocks Over Berlin Articulate in Turbulent Week
New York January 28 The week's violent revulsion of speculative sentiment centered on the Arabic case. Berlin official proclamations raised hopes of concessions to America that could spark a rupture in relations. Markets wavered on whether to extend advances or rein in war orders as copper prices plunged and steel producers eyed higher costs. London exchange slipped to New York levels amid rate stabilization talks with British and French bankers awaiting decisions. A large gold shipment moved, and cotton contraband orders plus the opening of the Dardanelles influenced wheat and general market action.
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New York
Berlin
America
Chenese
Britain
Western Union Opens Downtown Office At Centerpring
Community notes list visitors and locals dropping by the new Western Union office in Centerpring. Mentioned are F Tindell from Cottonwood and J W Willian of Foule 1, plus TF Deal of Colombia, WL Temples on route 5, Emma Register of Midland City, 0 Smith of Keytons, K J Pemberton en terprise trip, and J M Jewr family moving from Madrid.
Alabama National Guard First Regiment Drills Amid Tragedy
The First Regiment of the Alabama National Guard in Montgomery reports a fatal poisoning during a drill at the new instruction course in Dothan. Corporal Hammock dies, while Corporal Baxley is injured from an accidental discharge. Captain Morris praises all companies for turnout and drill performance.
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Alabama National Guard
Montgomery
Montgoery
Dothan
Han
Owar, Baxley
Brewton
Randa
Corporet
Dee Guards
Morrianab
Hammock
Ydn Heewton
Morrin
Tm Aerpyalooters
Morris
Alshama National Guael
Montgomery Tree
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Carroll
Atlanta and St. Andrews
Bay Railway
Fountain
Gers
Negre Do
Wan Curr
By Jas. A. Wade
Hyon
Deetian
Merchant
Harrow
Bin
Mae
Webb
Jimmy Parks
Barons
Emmat A. Jones
Immigration
Mar
Kets Bureau
Filenn Randers
Houston County
J. W. Waughman
Wee, Springs, Fie
Western Union Telegraph Company
Venterpring
Kally Springs
Tindell
Cottonwood
J. W. Willian
Foule
TF. Deal
Colombia
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Emma Register
Midland City
Smith
Keytons
K. J. Pemberton
Enterprise Today
J. M. Jewr
Madrid
Oneny Veer
Morrix
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