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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1908
Page
1
An alarmed report notes Santa Claus gifted parlor rifles to boys in Dothan, fearing accidents in town. The piece asks who will be first to suffer and whether city-wide shooting should be halted before a funeral or medical emergency occurs.
Gertrude Gaddy an eighteen year old girl who vanished from J Beverly’s home near Naville Saturday night was found about noon in a demented state at Beverly’s residence. A searching party had combed the woods for hours and she lay in an old wagon body nearly frozen and unable to speak coherently.
Pimingham Alabama December 23 figures on internal revenue show a decline in revenue due to prohibition. The total Alabama collections for the year hit 493683.40 with 149196.68 for 1908, while whiskey revenue declined from 25000.07 in 1905 to 1508 in 1908.
The source lists capital stock surplus and stockholders liabilities amounting to 250 100 000 000 00 with figures like 250 000 01 000 08, identifying the bank as the largest in the southeast. Courteous treatment extended. BR. Malone President Carmichael President Malone Cashier Robb Rosa Assistant Cashier.
In Houston County voters face a bond issue of 100000 to fund roads and a one mill school tax. Supporters insist the current taxes cover bond interest and urge passage to build permanent roadways, improve schools, and support church and community needs. Opponents fear tax increases, but proponents argue broad benefits access, urging turnout next Monday for bond approval and school tax approval.
Montgomery reports Representative Jere King of Birmingham says the Greater Birmingham bill is unconstitutional after review of records. Only fifteen senators voted, short of quorum, and other acts including repeal of juvenile court and liquor shipment controls are deemed defective for improper reporting. Also notes church wreath sales and a New Year’s wreath order by Epiphany funds.
The United States will begin withdrawing protecting arms from Cuba on January 1 and complete the evacuation within three months. After two years of governing affairs, order will be restored and Cubans taught self government. The President and officials will depart as Cuba resumes governance, reflecting on past interventions and asserting this change preserves inter national relations and respect for Cuba’s independence.
Reports from the quake zone describe widespread devastation in Sicily and Calabria. Cities such as Catania Reggio di Calabria and Messina suffer heavy damage with thousands homeless. The king and queen visit the scene as aid pours in from various donors and nations.
Fragmentary note discusses newspaper printing quality and type styles. It mentions efforts to improve legibility, large clear type, and transitions to better fonts. References avoiding frequent changes and maintaining consistent type points.
Fragmentary report notes No H Warnock from Ashford was in Dothan yesterday with unclear destination or purpose.
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