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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1906
Page
2
A naked woman named Helen Braner and a male accomplice attempted to set fire in a building hallway. A tenant awakened, the pair fled toward the roof. the woman was captured, confessed an age of 338, and was sent to Bellevue Hospital. The man escaped. authorities suspect ties to other fires.
Columbus Georgia January 8 a string of Christmas accidents in Columbus and vicinity left only one fatality George Greenless a Black man died from a gun wound after a loaded firearm slipped from his hands and discharged killing him as he fell down the steps and the weapon discharged into his hip he suffered greatly before dying
Selma Alabama reports ongoing negotiations for the city to purchase the water and electric light plants. An agreement on price is near, with a spring purchase planned funded by bonds. The note ends with an unrelated line about women.
A Russian report from St. Petersburg notes 17 districts along the Siberian rail line from the Urals to Lake Baikal are under martial law due to anarchic conditions. The Rostoff prefect is dismissed, and General Dracheffski takes over. In Odessa, Novorossyk reports revolutionists in control of Novorossyk, with authorities fleeing and Libovitch named mayor.
Moscow reports trains on all lines are running again after disruptions. Priest Kaganski, treasurer of the local strike committee, was arrested at Perovo, three miles east of Moscow, as mills and factories close. St. Petersburg confirms factories and mills shut for holidays with extended closures until January 22 amid threats and disorder.
A three story brick Columbus company building on Walnut Street near Tenta in Kansas City suffered a major fire. The blaze damaged the Kimball Piano firm and Hetlinger Manufacturing, with Commerce building partially hit and the National Bank of Commerce affected. Losses exceed 500000 with insurance about 333000.
Report from Mt. Vernon describes a deadly clash near Sand Springs four miles south where Jim Arnold and his son were killed and Mrs. Arnold wounded. The Norton and Arnold families, related by marriage, had been in town for court over a grandchild custody dispute. About 40 to 50 shots rang out as county officers rushed to the scene.
In Birmingham Alabama Mrs J B Brogan mourns as a series of deaths sweep her family. Her husband a well known plumber died December 5. Annie Lou died of pneumonia on Thursday. Her 12 year old son followed on Friday. John the youngest died Friday night of typhoid fever. The three children will be buried together.
The January health report from Macon shows a higher death toll than births for the period. Prepared by Seerenberg for the board of neon, the figures reflect regional mortality and birth trends in the city.
The fragment lists 16,000 Negro residents and 19,000 White residents in Macon. It also records white births at 268 versus 161 deaths and mentions rates for other groups, including an unclear line about 18 and 106 Oirtae for the 12 month.
A Fr. Wayne dispatch reports smallpox in the telephone office tied up service for five hours Friday. Manager Moellering notified health officers after learning that five girl operators were involved.
Extract from government report signed by C. J. South of the Children's Aid Society describes white skinned girls with braided hair as victims in a slave trade among the Cane Sindige and Rock Bay Indians. It notes a market that has grown with families selling daughters across generations.
Philadelphia January 8 The fourth day of the John W Hill trial for forgery and falsifying public records to aid contractors heads toward completion The district attorney notes the D J McNichol Co received payments for unperformed work and for substitutions of cobblestones and gravel in the Torresale filter basin with allowances made for concrete work not in the specifications
Professor George Davidson president of the Geographical Society of the Pacific Coast and UC faculty member reports Raoul Amundsen asks about facilities for final magnetic observations in San Francisco. A reply promises help from the University of California the Academy of Sciences and Technical Society and the Geographical Society of the Pacific Coast.
In Dallas Texas Ole Claywell fourteen stabbed Carl Owens thirteen after a prank placard reading Kick Me was placed on Claywell. A fight ensued in the street and Claywell is jailed on murder charges. Both boys worked in the Texas Pacific general office.
The record of the court martial for Midshipman Trenmoor Coffin Jr charged with hazing has been received by the Navy Department. It is understood the sentence is dismissal.
Annapolis Md Jan 8 Stephen Decatur Jr of Portsmouth New Hampshire has been found not guilty on the hazing charge and released from arrest restored to duty. A man may be both a knave and a fool but if he does you a good turn you don't believe him to be either while he is doing it.
A cable report from Managua describes ongoing earthquakes near Masaya starting December 31. Authorities, led by President Zalaya, prepared for evacuation, ordered free transport for residents, and opened aid funds while scientists study a possible new crater forming near Lon and Colorado.
In Lexington Kentucky January 8 Scrab lambs a Black woman pleaded guilty to murder in circuit court confessing to shooting Carrie Taylor a white woman weeks earlier. She received a life sentence in the penitentiary, marking an unprecedented outcome in the case.
Mr Bryan spoke to officials in Bacolod Occidental about the government’s good will and the education bureau. He urged confidence in the national program and the provincial reception reflected strong support for educational initiatives.
In Octila Georgia a group of eleven black residents including Hal Scott who had earlier gone to Africa returned home Sunday. They spoke publicly urging fellow Negroes to remain in the United States and warned against emigration. White residents had sent funds to aid returnees.
Fragmentary line discusses knowing chance when it appears. The text hints at readiness and awareness in seizing opportunities as they arise. No names, dates, places, or organizations are present.
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