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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1909
Page
1
The American battleship fleet returns to Hamp ton Roads after a 45 000 mile world cruise. From Cape to home the voyage showcases American power and unity as bands perform The Star Spangled Banner and nations witness a history making achievement.
Reporters note visiting gentlemen sought a Dothan site for a cotton stalk paper mill. They praised the town, cited nearby cotton acreage and shipping suitability, and said local business leaders will propose tax and location incentives to attract the mill. The project hinges on a favorable corporate decision and stock offerings.
Prominent Dothan lawyers attended the Metro Vita bankruptcy hearing before special referee E R Brannen. Troy Messenger Sol Lurie Co bought Meyrovitz stock and took control of a store leased by Mrs Meyrovitz. She claimed lease rights and ownership of the lease. Lure Co agreed to assume rents and compensate Mrs Meyrovitz as part of the compromise.
Parker and Ezelle sold their stock of gent's furnishing goods to Mr Jake Meyro Vitz who will continue to occupy the same shop until larger quarters are secured.
A fire on the second floor of the Gikes building in the Florida Electric storeroom destroyed the entire building in Jacksonville Florida this afternoon causing about 100000 in loss. The Forsyth street block between Main and Laura was threatened as dense smoke from tar insulated wiring hampered firefighters. The building housed the Jacksonville Electric Co Jacksonville Gas Co McGraw Bros Voet Bicycle dealers and F H Tremble real estate. Loss partly insured.
The U S Government approves plans for a new Savannah River dam upstream of Augusta. The concrete structure rises sixty feet high and will generate about twenty thousand horsepower at an estimated total cost of three million dollars.
Washington February 24. The Supreme Court holds that a sea going vessel is not exempt from liability for cargo damage caused by sea water when the bill of lading describes such losses as act of God and there is no proof of vessel unseaworthiness or fault by officers or crew.
Senator Bankhead of Alabama offers an amendment to the river and harbor bill to pay him 1575 for services on the inland waterways commission from March 14 1907 to June 1907. He would be the first member of either house to propose paying his own government claim.
An amendment fixing the president’s salary at 75000 a year was adopted after debate. The measure, introduced by Representative Watson of Indiana, passed 163 to 149 and removes railroad expense allowance from the White House stipend, leaving overall income effectively unchanged.
The Franklins hosted a Monday morning gathering with a Washington Birthday program. Musical selections included a vocal duet by Maud Craw ord and Janie Farmer, accompanied by Evelyn Farmer. A debate on whether Washington surpassed Lincoln was held, with Howard Roland and Byrd Welly for the affirmative and Amos Hatton and Clayton Adame as the negative.
A detailed description covers Mr and Mrs W W Newton hosting a twenty fifth wedding anniversary reception. Guests arrived beneath semilax decor and pink white color themes with chandeliers, bouquets, and a two heart souvenir at registration. A four course buffet in the nine room followed, with elaborate gowns in cream, gray, and white lingerie among attendees, while other noted residents attended prior and after the event.
The courthouse clock rang out this morning as county commissioners repaired it and hired a reliable keeper. Mr L A Oppert now oversees the clock ensuring accurate time and hourly strikes, with the public promised to know who is responsible if it falters.
Jamesville Ga Feb 24 Willie Williams 19 son of A Williams prominent Hall County citizen died from accidental gunshot injuries while hunting with his brother. He grabbed a gun by the muzzle it fired wounding him in the abdomen and he lived 94 hours before burial at Quillian district home cemetery this afternoon.
Mr. Melvin P. Pitts, formerly of Washington and now in Panama Canal zone, appears as an interesting visitor to our city.
Forecast calls for cool to mild conditions with rising temperatures overnight. Stronger warming expected Friday as daytime highs climb and skies stay mostly clear.
The Rt. Rev. M. Beckwith will ordain Rev. W. S. Poynor to the priesthood next Sunday in Montgomery. Bishop Beckwith will preach the ordination sermon and administer the laying on of hands as part of a combined ordination and confirmation service at the Lincoln Theatre. The clergy of St. John's Montgomery and St. Mary's Birwinehae will participate and a cordial invitation is extended to the public.
A garbled report references a Georgian order and a March 3 deadline for membership applications. It mocks the pace and implies the order will soon be defunct, likening it to a figure named Billy Possum.
The speaker imagines future growth with a water plant in Dothan, a cotton factory or two, a cotton stalk factory, or paper oil ventures. He envisions streets operating in town and surrounding areas, foreseeing real prosperity worth telling about.
Mrs W F McClellan made a visit to Montgomery yesterday. Local society notes mention her appearance and travel, with no additional details about the purpose or events of the visit.
The report notes a frigid evening with a forecast of warmer conditions ahead. Meteorologists project milder temperatures for tonight and tomorrow, easing the cold snap for residents.
From the number of trunks that went up to the Blue this afternoon, the company will perform wood tonight. otherwise many paraphernalia would not be required.
On Monday March 1 Williamson the corp man and Mr Seymour will be in Do than to deliver a talk to county residents. The event invites every citizen especially those in farming to hear their remarks and insights.
A man named Gallant and his wife were killed by dynamite at their home in Jefferson County near Woodstock yesterday morning. The house was destroyed and the blast was heard for miles. No motive is given in the report.
Early this morning the fire department was summoned to Bush & Co on St Andrews street where a blaze started in the rear of the store. A policeman found the fire and the flames were extinguished before major damage occurred, though stock, mainly dry goods, suffered water damage from suppression efforts.
A bank note lists 250 000 00 as total funds and highlights the bank as the largest in Southeast Alabama. It lists Carmichael as President cashiers H Malone and E R Malous as vice-president and Robt Boyd as assistant cashier with courteous treatment for customers.
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