05 Dec 1911
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1911
Page
1
A poorly controlled small-pox outbreak prompts fear in Dothan amid claims of no health officer. Reports describe widespread cases in the colored quarter and a grid of unreported infections as residents discuss quarantines and officials face protests. A separate incident ends with a fatal shooting on Maid Street after a debt dispute escalates into violence.
A new Democratic city headquarters was opened by Louis Wo Dee and supporters to drum up support for Champ Clark as the Missouri candidate for the 191? presidency. An open letter from local Democrats and readers from various towns praises Clark, urging a vigorous national canvass and urging backing for his conservative yet Progressive line.
A man died in a violent confrontation at a home in a rural area near Hulland. Police report unclear details but say the incident occurred after an argument outside the residence. Investigators are interviewing witnesses and reviewing nearby CCTV footage for leads.
An unreadable OCR fragment lists WEOL show dates and several performers or acts. Names and details are illegible, with scattered letters and partial phrases that obscure the event schedule.
In Chevi land on December 4 a detective alleged that the Iron Workers Union funded 41 000 to John J McNamara to support his actions. He described charges of dynamiting involvement and named Ortie McManigal and McNamara as the targets of the undercover operation. The probe aims to indict those responsible and references discussions with labor leaders and authorities, with a grand jury date set for December 14.
Washington DC reports the 5th opening of Congress as Democrats hold a large majority with 42 Democrats and one vacancy from Colorado. Insurgents and Republicans debate party lines as the session tasks consider major measures, while the absence of the Vice President and the chamber’s control shift shape early agenda.
The report outlines upcoming appearances by James J McNamara and others before a federal grand jury in Indianapolis and mentions related hearings in a case tied to trust and political maneuvering. It notes statements about potential legal action, possible indictments, and the broader political stakes involved as the matter unfolds.
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