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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1906
Page
8
The text argues against delaying Christmas shopping urging early buys to beat higher prices and interest. It extolls advantages of choosing stock early for loved ones, claiming waiting risks poor selections and poorer deals, and ends with a moral to buy presents first to save money.
Fragmentary OCR reads a narrator rushing to a door to find a bill collector with long whiskers. Mention of Vic as a mean money record and a conversation with a dearest friend hints at shifting reputations. The piece mixes odd phrasing with a dramatic debt confrontation setup.
A joke about a man visiting a stock broker for dental work. The punch line notes he is having his eyeteeth cut. The other speaker asks why he does not wear glasses, and the reply implies fear of seeing his finish.
A compact critique of money lack gossip habit heroism martyrdom and public life. It notes some men influence money troubles and bravado and warns against trusting flashy claims. The piece mocks public figures urged to retire or fish and warns that fame may demand actions not words.
A streetcar on a New York line derailed near a Park Avenue curve, throwing several passengers into the aisle and through shattered windows. Conductor James Gilchrist and motor man George Williams were among the injured, with Williams sustaining a fractured skull. Passengers were rushed to Brooklyn hospital as ambulances arrived.
An accident on Lee Street in Americus Georgia when a long shed covering the pavement collapsed as a crowd gathered. Julius Mertin a Black man likely to die. Stephen Foster another Black man badly hurt. about twenty other Black individuals injured by falling timbers and splinters amid chaos and excitement.
Receiver Basen of the People's United States Bank sues EG Lewis president and the board in St. Louis County Circuit Court for $146,375.68 on a note. Defendants admit making the note but say it was issued without consideration and was released and surrendered before Essen’s appointment as receiver.
Nonsense verse and aphorisms mix in a humorous meditation on vanity pride and social behavior. The piece riffs on public life advertising hope beauty and fate with wry pointed lines and playful wordplay.
A humorous verse warns against overeating on Thanksgiving. It imagines feverish dreams and a doctor’s grim prognosis if one indulges excessively. The poem mocks gluttony with lines about pudding, sauces, dressings, and dangerous excess during the holiday season.
Atlanta Jan 1 The state university will not name a new chancellor before the June trustees meeting. The late Walter B Hill’s successor will be chosen at the June session after careful selection by the board. Professor Ymyid Cl Faria leads mathematics while the faculty continue duties.
New York reports Andrew Carnegie will winter at Dungeness Cumberland County Georgia with sister inaw Mrs Lucy Carnegie. He plans to write his autobiography under southern skies detailing reasons for building and endowing Wateries and defending his motives.
Brigadier General Theodore A. Kingham U.S.A. retired takes over as police commissioner succeeding William McAdoo. McClellan also confirms two-year incumbents Patrick Keenanan and John J. Delacey, with Langtry, Darlington and Butler retained in their posts.
Mrs. Margaret Rainwater died from a pistol wound to the thigh after an accidental shooting last Saturday. Police initially suspected Henry Clarke but released him due to lack of evidence. Rainwater lived in Blandtown about ten miles from the Seaboard Air Line railroad and was injured on Marietta Street near Walton Street.
Cecelia Wolsey once vaudeville star Lillian Western left 15000 to care for her dog parrot and cage of live birds. H B Gates named to manage the animals and use the funds. Miss Wolsey died a week ago.
Vergil A. Smith, 36, of Statham, Georgia, was struck by a southbound Seaboard Air Line freight train and left in a dying condition at the home of G. N. Arnold. His right arm was severed and his skull fractured. He is the son of T. P. Smith, a noted citizen of Winder.
Critics note a young performer who blends genres, delivering comedy that reads as tragedy and tragedy that lands as riotous comedy. The promise shines as audiences witness a versatile, evolving skill set.
A discussion contrasts perception and reputation as a man labeled criminal is described as painted black while his character supposedly remains spotlessly fair. The dialogue reflects how public image can eclipse truth.
In Birmingham on January 5 J H Kirkpatrick worker was killed by an overturned pot of molten iron at the Ensley furnaces. He stood directly in the path of the molten stream and burned to death.
A poem notes aging and changes in drinking habits. It contrasts youth and aging, joking that Father Time grows bolder as youth wanes, and ends with a punchline that a former drinker now uses a can. The piece preserves a light, humorous tone about social habits.
The Rock Island Railroad's Golden State Limited derailed 49 miles north of El Paso. Officials report no injuries as the entire train left the track while coaches stayed upright. The delay before the accident was 24 hours due to heavy snowfall.
Representative Binger of Oregon, under indictment in Oregon land frauds, is due in Washington late today or tomorrow. Interior Department officials expect the trial to begin within thirty days.
Missing girl described as auburn-haired with blue eyes, last seen near her home at the corner of But avid Ormond streets. Police report the couple Bates and Imumlin are involved and warn the public to aid in locating them.
In Valdosta Georgia two men Fouch and Carter argued over a wage dispute at an inn. They drew guns and knives but did not shoot. After a protracted fight many townsfolk witnessed the struggle. They finally signaled a truce with a white flag and reconciled with the winner awarded a prize or first contendership.
At the Typographical union meeting in New York on January 2, members approved a resolution by a vote of 1100 to 400. The measure supports a concession to the Typothetae and outlines a 48 hour week with working hours from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The union views yesterday’s action as a concession to employers and anticipates a broader agreement.
Fire in Cordele Georgia on Sunday morning destroyed the Press & Stade feed and stables and also the livery and feed stables of G W Mécer. Thirteen mules and horses, hides, feed stuffs, a barber shop and a negro in the buildings burned. The Greer hotel warehouse nearby caught but was put out. Estimated loss runs to several thousand dollars with little insurance.
In San Francisco on January 2 a captain from Mogg, companion of the famed Norwegian explorer Amundsen, arrives after a 700 mile Arctic trek. He brings letters from whaling crews trapped in ice and reports their ships are in little danger and well provisioned for winter. Meanwhile word from Richmond Virginia notes the death of George Washington, youngest son of the late John Augustine Washington, former owner of Mount Vernon.
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