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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1909
Page
1
The piece laments Dothan youths using parlor rifles over Christmas and fears accidents in town, asking who will be the first victim and who will follow, urging stopping rifle play in city parks before funerals or surgeries occur.
Gertrude Gaddy an 18 year old who vanished Saturday night from J C Beverly hom e near Thomasville was found about noon in a de mented condition at Beverly s home a mile away. A search party scoured the woods for hours and she lay in an old wagon body nearly frozen and unable to speak.
Birmingham Alabama December 28 figures on internal revenue show a decline due to prohibition. Collector J O Thompson estimates last three days of the month. Alabama total revenue for 1907 63 349? 433 683 40 with a sharp drop in whiskey duties over the past three years.
Mr. J R Box reports his cow and calf stolen Sunday night. A tale from Fort Gaines says a man named Begro drove a cow into town and offered it for sale. The buyer, awaiting money, fled when the negro disappeared. Box suspects a swap with his cow, calf possibly left behind, and the cow driven across the river awaiting developments.
On Monday January 4 residents may vote on a 10 cent per 100 dollar property tax to boost the county public school fund by about four to five thousand dollars. The measure would lengthen district terms by up to six weeks and could prevent future entrance fee increases, signaling a move toward a cheaper or nearly free public school system.
Mr B H Meadows and Miss Gaynell Logue were married at seven last evening at the bride’s father's house on Alice Street. Rev J W Breedlove officiated with Mrs Carol Forrester playing the wedding march. The couple will reside in Slocomb after a farewell train ride.
Ballasting progresses on 33 miles of the 210 line between Montgomery and Thomasville on the Atlantic Coast Line with plans to extend to Waycross. Completion of nearby Florida lines is anticipated after Montgomery work ends.
Mr John C Knight a mail clerk on the Central R R and Miss Lila Ma This were married today at one o clock at the bride’s Crawford Street residence Rev W P Hurt performing the ceremony. Owing to press timing no further details available.
In Little Rock on December 29 Judge Trieber in federal court imposed a 15000 penalty on T. H. Bunch a prominent grain dealer who pleaded guilty weeks ago to receiving rebates from the Missouri Pacific St Louis Iron Mountain and Southern system.
A brief exchange in the Cleveland Leader notes readers asking for verse for the paper. The Editor replies with a typewritten verse, noting it is short and paid for at advertising rates.
Opinion piece argues opposition to the bond measure is tax fear. It asserts current taxes cover bond interest and urges voters to approve bonds and a one mill school tax next Monday. It celebrates roads schools and churches as progress and calls for civic support.
Representative Jer King of Birmingham says the Greater Birmingham bill passed by the last legislature is unconstitutional amid an incomplete record showing only fifteen senators voted, three short of a quorum. The juvenile court act repeal and liquor shipment bills are faulted for improper reporting by committees.
The Isidies of the Episcopal Church offer honey wreaths and crowns for graves on New Year’s Day. Orders can be placed by phone with Culver & Harris or given to Mr C E Walker at the Library.
A brief line urges beginning 1909 dating now to avoid mistakes in writing letters and papers. It emphasizes correct year and careful dating as the new year approaches.
Reports from Rome and London declare Messina destruction by fire after the quake with early estimates of tens of thousands dead. Other dispatches cite up to 75,000 casualties, while relief funds from the pope and King Vittorio Emanuele are pledged. Reggio and Catanzaro report heavy damage and martial law orders.
The United States plans to withdraw protecting arms from Cuba starting January 1 and finish within three months. After two years of governance, Cuba will resume self rule following elections and a process to reestablish local governance. The U S asserts its aid was in friendship and to ensure Cuba's freedom from oppression. The Cuban gratitude should reflect appreciation of U S actions.
The extract contemplates the colony governing itself under laws it deems fit, with the U.S. watching the expenditure and progress. It warns that continued peace is necessary or another trial could be attempted, risking annexation if the island again descends into internal strife.
Reports from Southern Italy say the Monday morning quake death toll exceeds one hundred thousand. Europe is appalled at the disaster. Italian king and queen visit the scene to aid the afflicted. Pope Pius funds relief with 200000 dollars.
Thousands affected in Messina and Catania, major Sicilian towns hit by the quake. Reggio di Calabria, Taormina vicinity, and several Calabria towns like Bagnara, Cosenza, Palmi, and Goensis reported populations ranging from about 7,000 to 81,000 inhabitants.
The note discusses readers needing large clear type and announces keeping email type for today’s issue. It mentions eight and ten point magazines on the machine and choosing eight point type for steadiness, with newspapers often using eight point type overall.
A blaze at Lovelace Lumber Company in Brewton tonight destroyed the saw mill, implying a loss around 76000 dollars plus additional indirect damages. Local firefighters battled the fire as the plant burned to ashes.
Fire at Foley destroyed the depot and the Bay Minette Fort Morgan train Sunday night. The engine and some box cars were saved, but mail baggage and passenger coaches burned. J. J. Dawsey of Pausey was in town yesterday.
A report from a local community indicates efforts to challenge a prohibition statute. Lawyers seek all available information and plan to test the measure in court as they raise funds and prepare a case. Local sources note about $10,000 raised to support the legal push.
Rev J W Breedlove of Smiths Station Alabama is in the city and lodging with Mr J D Logue on Alice Street for a visit.
Birmingham Georgia December 63 Assistant state Mine leader Edward Vigon estimates that the Afameme oon producerent 6069 will come to a stopping point of two enuing tones compared to the precedent of the year. The dep increases the Greates portion of the guns and the strike of the asien miners will continue more than eight wagih enticed the depression.
N. H. Warnesk of Qebterd was scheduled to Dathea yesterday with plans to Albaay. The fragmented item lists a travel date and destinations without further context or details.
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