15 Dec 1911
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1911
Page
1
Local business leaders condemn street fairs alleging loss of trade and increased gambling exposure for children. They argue fairs drain money from town, harm morals, and push illicit prizes, urging county focus on farming events instead to benefit residents.
A detailed report on the industrial department shows students at Hiab Khoo building Maat are advancing under Hod Brown superintendent. The department features woodwork and metalwork with student projects including coat racks and wardrobe boards.
Scattered, unreadable OCR fragment mentions Latin phrases, various names, places, institutions, and events with no clear coherent story or actions. Contains partial references to people, dates, and locations but lacks a definable lead or outcome.
In Montgomery Alabama a tax dispute over capital stock credits for banks and corporations arises from the 1880s Supreme Court decisions. The case centers on whether banks and other corporations may claim credits for bonds and loans and how capital stock values are taxed. Affected parties include major Alabama banks and the state tax commission, with references to corporate credit rules and the Alabama supreme court. The article notes charitable efforts by the Towne Club order to aid destitute women during Christmas.
A fragmented report notes authorities claim the smallpox situation is under control with local officials and doctors continuing surveillance. The piece references city conditions, a prominent accuser, and ongoing investigations, mentioning names and locations in a jumbled historical context.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a Monday event at Palmar with mentions of a meeting, some people and organizations, an estimate of costs, and scattered names. Reading is incomplete, but implies a community gathering with attendance and possible payments or dues.
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