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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1909
Page
1
Yesterday's Election Defeats Bonds. School Tax Wins
The county vote shows Good Roads bonds defeated by a margin of 215. The school tax levy passed with 971 votes for and 756 against, totaling 876 against and 876 in favor? The fragmented text records unclear totals but indicates school tax approval with a majority in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Roads
Earthquake Relief Appropriation Debated in Senate and House
Lawmakers considered an appropriation of 560 dollars to aid Tahaan quake sufferers. Resolutions called for provision shipments and vessels to support Palled Cities, with the president and mayor directing a charter and other steamship help. A. V. Miller of Webh visited town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Andelp
School notice on first grade admissions and funding
Crowded schools force a plan to admit only a subset of first graders. The letter asks parents to notify the superintendent by the week end if they wish entry and warns that without sufficient demand the district may delay staffing changes for next year.
New Governor of Florida Held by Pageantry and Ceremony
Mia Talabassi reports on the inauguration of Albert W hilebring as Florida's governor. The ceremony featured military parades, a state-wide oath at noon, and elaborate preparations across Pollaharsee with a formal reception in the governor's office tonight from 8 to 10:30. A grand ball will follow in the senate and house hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talabassi
Albert Whilebring
Florida
Commonwealth
Shet
Broward
Hoh
Senate
House of Representatives
Old Man John Springles Dies in Mobile
John Springles, a longtime figure in Dauphin Island and Mobile Bay areas, reputedly the first man to settle on Dauphin Island and to enter He Bay of Mabite. He lived an active life defending his home and hunting at sea for over seventy years before his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
John Springles
Dauphin Idand
Mabite
Alatama plans new railroad from Bay Minette to Pensacola
In Alabama a new line proposed by the Bad Byrne County Construction Co aims to connect Bay Minette Alabama with Pensacola Florida. The Roberts County council approves the plan noting a potential public investment. The incorporated line called the Biherts Molle and Pensacola railroad has capital stock of 50000 dollars and an expected length of about 10 miles. Directors including Levery and N. Maiger are among the incorporators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay Minette
Aka
Pisacola
Flay
Bad Byne County Construction Co
Biherts
Molle
Pensacola
Levery
N. Maiger
Council Meeting on New License Law Draws Crowded Attention
City council discussion drew many visitors sharing grievances about the new license law effective January 1. Attendees sought explanations on taxation and inclusions, while the council plans eventual clarifications and potential changes, amid complaints of hard times and calls for broader exemptions.
Washington court grant review over Standard Oil fine
The Ported Staten court denied a petition for a writ of certiorari concerning a $29,000 fine imposed on the Standard Oil Company by the agency cited as Handard Oil Com pany. The ruling clarifies the court’s stance on the agency’s actions and the company’s challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Staten
Handard
Cold Wave Spreads From West to Eastern States
A severe cold wave driven by strong winds spreads from the West toward the East and South. A special forecast notes the storm preceding the cold spell has reached Minnesota, where rain turns to snow in the northern tier of states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Boreau
Col Wiye
Min- Testa
Ataten
Chicago Tribune Warns on Butter Prices Rise
A fragment from the Huntsville Mercury Banner cites the Chicago Tribune warning over rising butter prices and a vow to buy out all sales to curb costs, reflecting concern about escalating dairy costs and market control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago ‘Tribune
Tribune
Huntsville Mercury-Banner
Furniture Base Sale Returns After Holidays
After holidays, Mandy invites interested buyers to view and purchase a range of household items at bargain prices. The catalog includes two bed rooms, a child’s bed, large dining table, kitchen chairs, refrigerator, washing items, and other fabric and household necessities at discount rates.
Also Mentioned on This Page
WOH
Fonds, Wilt Ass
Washinton
Tahaan Relief
A.V. Miller
Webh
Tedur
First National Bank
Dothan
United States Depository
Total Phe
Southeast
D.C. Caenichael
Bor
Malone
Mahone
Rob
Boyd
Xolie
Parker - Ezelle
Parker
Ezelle
Haberdishers and Tailors
Ehldeon
Uuke
Atiag
Thia
Alatama
Mabile
Ala
Dan
Hue
Alweys
Tomers
The
Free
Dom
Indy Patroon
Nh 8
Lanity
the Oldest Bank
Capitel
M. Cherry
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