11 Jan 1915
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1915
Page
1
Montgomery dispatch reports Charles Henderson will back Edward Johnston for speaker of the house. A. L. Carmichael of Colbert replies that Henderson’s warning surprised lawmakers and that Governor Henderson’s actions cannot justify naming presiding officers. The piece notes Carmichael’s stance as a prohibition candidate and hints at internal party tensions.
A garbled OCR passage attempts to tally ages and school attendance in Houston area. It lists numbers like 3683 in one school, 1319 elsewhere, totaling unknown figures. The text references age groups from 6 to 20 and notes many children not in school.
T. K. Cook manager of the American Woolen Mills with about 200 stores nationwide has established headquarters on East Mat Street. He and Mrs. Cook reside currently at the home of J. W. Grant on Foster Street while presenting a fine line of Spring and Summer woolens.
Montgomery Ala Jan 1 Charles Henderson a governor elect will support Edward Johnston for speaker and Oscar Lewis for president pro tem of the senate per a Troy home statement Henderson tonight follows a statement by Mr Henderson to the people of Alabama. It argues the governor elect must take a firm stance in organizing the legislature amid unprecedented situations.
The Presbyterian arch completed its first year of organization and elected new officers for the present year. The article lists officers including President John Jackson and others, inviting members to attend services Sunday.
Officers of the Woodmen of the World floral lodge will be installed at a meeting tomorrow night at 7:40. Plans will be set to move the 1917 Head Camp meeting to Dothan, a gathering held once every two years. Local lodge members will explain why Dothan should host and discuss the convention site.
Reports from New York indicate the Knights of Columbus will probe alleged anti Catholic agitation. The Rev Wayne editor of the Catholic Encyclopedia says a commission will prepare a national map of inquiries with a Chicago meeting on March 6 followed by sessions in major cities. A criminal prosecution has been ordered by the Justice Department against open worded circulation of Catholic publications.
Paul Rewengarien was arrested at home today on a federal warrant charging him with counterfeiting. Police say a search found incriminating papers and gold dust. They believe he cooperated with four other persons recently arrested at Wart borough. More arrests are expected, authorities said.
Plaintiffs Mrs St J Carcel, Mrs Sele Watson and Sarah Watson sue Central of Georgia Railway over alleged assault and damages of 34 000 each. They say three men attacked them at Little Pulroad station on a village day, a train delay followed and legal papers were filed with Clerk Woo Brown of the Circuit Court.
Attorney General Harker plans to file an ouster suit tomorrow alleging a seven‑party conspiracy to fix bread prices. The action centers on a diary and trust agreement tied to Jason’s stake, with details about a 79 year period and a pool of firms involved.
A short notice urges careful spending at the Red Front 10¢ Store, highlighting prudent money handling and value in everyday purchases. The quirky message emphasizes caution in trading practices and thrift.
Plc Glubs are being formed in Waycross Georgia with truck growers and Nicholls farmers joining the effort to address county wide problems. The group plans acres to plant and designate crops while a sales arrangement will handle produce. One hundred acres have been pledged and five hundred more are hoped for as investigations anticipate strong prices.
A new show window in the city by Clendinen Company, designed by Holt Simontom, features an illuminated globe lighted by wire. The display uses wood inlay and invites close inspection to grasp the concept and technical novelty.
Reports to Rev Geoffrey Fehil ing of the Francinean order say Turkish actions have driven Franciscan, White Father, Benedictine and other orders from convents in Armenia, Upper Syria and Galilee leaving communities in hardship. State department involvement sought as aid efforts lag.
Marshall P Wilder and Paul Marshall Wilder are mentioned in a brief item about a death following an incident at a hotel in San Francisco. Names Paul Ian Marvbhall Wilder appear, with unclear roles. The fragmentary text hints at a recent fatal event tied to a hotel setting.
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