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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1908
Page
1
The Smith Insurance Agency urges clients to review policies and write business now to lock in the low rates. Hugh G. Smith notes rates are expected to rise in the near future and advises timely action.
A violent attack occurs at Eli Hughes's home 18 miles southeast of Dothan on a recent night. Five or more in a mob fired into the dwelling, wounding Hughes's wife fatally and injuring his son. Hughes identified two white assailants while others remained unknown. No motive given for the raid.
The United States contemplates a squadron of colossal warships to outclass the Dreadnaughts. Navy bureau plans 26 000 ton vessels armed with 14 inch guns and able to defeat three dreadnaughts, main topic in Rear Admiral W L Capps testimony before the Senate Naval Committee.
Montgomery announces a $3 annual street tax and a $1 dog tax to recover $35,000 from liquor license losses. Dothan exceeds the plan by setting street tax at $5.
Nashville reports the fifty sixth Tennessee General Assembly convened with statewide prohibition as the dominant issue. A bitter fight is anticipated as the democratic platform backs local option. Senator William Kinney is named senate speaker, and Hillsman Taylor is tipped as potential speaker, both linked to prohibition factions.
The fifth annual meeting of the State Horticultural Society will be held in Mobile, Alabama. Members from Alabama and neighboring states are expected to attend to discuss horticultural developments and society goals for the coming year.
J S Stevens of the Oakland Lumber Company in Atlanta suburb invents a sanitary dry closet. The device uses a galvanized iron can with a clos fitting hood, priced at $2, odorless and fly proof. Health authorities praise it and the Atlanta health department may require its use where sewers are absent.
Fire department answered a midnight call to Mr Will Fen on South St Andrews Street but found no fire and dismissed the alarm as a false report from outside parties.
The Rev. Myers denounces Christian Science as a fabric of lies and fraud in a January Chicago address. He claims the movement rests on error and links it to multiple deaths, alleging he attended at least one funeral per month as science claimed to heal.
A local plea proposes inviting Judge Taft to a banquet for 600 at ten dollars each to hear the President-elect. The writer suggests alternative plans in Atlanta and envisions tax exemptions and a longer series if Taft visits Dothan.
due to Mr Dawes work with the Southern Commercial Congress his Atlanta visit requires shifting the Commercial Club meeting to Wednesday evening the 15th and Dawes cannot attend the evening of the 14th President Whatley changes the next meeting date to accommodate Dawes
Montgomery speakers attend a key club meeting as local leaders push for Congress to fund St Andrews Bay improvements. They argue a half million dollars will spur Dothan’s growth via lower freight costs and greater population, urging residents to act and memorialize the effort.
Citizens may pay the poll tax of one dollar and a half until February 18th and must verify with Judge Leslie if all delinquent payments are settled. Resolve any missing links to avoid being flagged by the grand jury and losing voting rights for a year.
The writer urges Alabama and Florida lawmakers to press for a large appropriation to deepen the St Andrews inlet. He recalls promises by Mesare, tankhead, and Clayton to inspect the harbor and hopes the effort will yield federal support for the Gulf Coast port. The piece emphasizes the harbor as a premier Gulf Coast site deserving congressional attention.
A humorous Illustration Bits note recalls a husband A meeting a lottery and a wife wishing someone else held her winning ticket. The fragment hints at lighthearted misfortune and domestic wit with playful tone.
The First National Bank shows capital stock and surplus figures totaling 550000.06 dollars with liabilities of 260000 dollars. Officers listed include DP Carmichael as President Eli RK Malone as Vice President Geo Malone as Cashier and Robt Boyd as Assistant Cashier. The bank proclaims courteous treatment and solicits business as the largest bank in Southern Alabama.
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