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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1909
Page
1
An editorial drawing on the Roosevelt country life commission report notes the farmer's central role in national life. It argues for cooperation, rural schooling, and better roads, urging urban readers to value and support farmers to sustain prosperity and health across the nation.
Washington February 16 President elect Taft declared Philander C Knox legally eligible to be secretary of state and premier in the Taft cabinet. Taft said no court would entertain actions about Knox’s appointment, arguing he would be a de facto government official and the matter would end there.
Cordele Georgia February 16 Chief W H Forrest was killed tonight at 9 30 by Fort Cain who surrendered to Sheriff Ward. Cain fired from a hotel lobby after being summoned from the building the first shot missed the second struck Forrest in the heart. The officer left a widow and two children Cain a 29 year old local businessman is held in the county jail in the presence of traveling salesmen.
A memorial from the Houston County Medical Society honoring Dr J R Nowell born October 8 1862 in Dale County Alabama and died January 16 1909. It recalls his leadership roles in the Henry County Medical Society the Alabama State Medical Association and the State Board of Health and notes his service during epidemics and the local quarantine service. The resolutions express grief praise his moral worth and call for publication in The Dothan Bagte the Mobile Medical Journal and the Alabama Medical Journal and for distribution to his family.
A strong north wind blocks flow over Niagara Falls creating a wall of ice from Goat Island to the mainland. Only small openings remain for passage while the Canadian channel advances two feet beyond the third sister island. Rapids lose fury and the gorge is choked as this rare ice dam recalls two prior events in 1844 and 1909.
Minneapolis dispatch notes an application for a full pardon for Cole Younger of the Jesse James gang, captured at Northfield and pardoned conditionally in 1903 after serving over a quarter century. Presented by James R. Reed of Kansas City, Younger now promotes a railroad to his Lees Summit, Missouri home and faces questions about whether he violated a pardon condition by traveling.
Washington report notes the Senate approved a provision barring any portion of the powder appropriation from being paid to trusts or combinations limiting trade. The clause was amended to allow payments only in the event of war, not merely an emergency.
Secretary of State Frank Nojuan was served with papers in Birmingham to block revocation of Western Union Telegraph's license. A hearing is set before Judge Jones on February 23 to consider the injunction as the company moves three cases to federal court and state law allows no automatic license revocation in such transfers.
Washington reports navy department expects the third squadron to join the fleet maneuvers today or tomorrow as schedules shift. The battleship fleet could reach Hampton Roads within four days, with Admiral Sperry delaying use of two extra days for continued testing and the new squadron under Admiral Arnold to integrate with seasoned vessels.
An article condemns a Newark conference on negro issues as harmful and unnecessary. It argues that meetings of this kind worsen relations and should be avoided, noting that isolation has proved effective in addressing the so called negro question.
A brief chronicle of Theodore Roosevelt's presidency highlighting actions such as Central American policy and naval show of force, labor tensions, congressional messages, education and language reforms, critiques of political figures, and regulatory moves including Tennessee Coal and Iron licensing. The piece suggests a compiled overview for reference.
Washington Feb 16 Senate endorses an amendment to the naval bill urging the President to keep one half of the United States Navy in Pacific waters as practicable. The move expresses Congress support for prioritizing Pacific defenses, though the President already has authority to divide fleets.
Funeral service for the late Tillasan Rottes to be preached at Hulah Hureh on the fourth Sunday in February the 24th inst all members of Camp Hartow are requested to attend these ceremonies and wear their badges MV White Commander
The Spring Term of Houston County Circuit Court convenes here on Monday April 26. Return day for this term is April 6.
In Waycross on February 16 a Black man barricaded in a house opened fire during an attempted arrest. Sheriff Jones and his son Charles were injured but not seriously hurt, while the suspect escaped.
Sacramento reader reports a sermon at Central Methodist by A N Drew of Freene who denounced interracial mixing. He warned the white race would decline when paired with yellow or black peoples, urged that Monroe Doctrine overreached, and predicted Whites would become servants to the yellow if conditions persist.
Pansey resident Bustin visited today asking the paper be sent again as he says he cannot get along without it.
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