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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1909
Page
1
Florence and Venice report a series of earthquakes with two second intervals. People fled homes in alarm fearing Mes Catabeia disaster repeats. In Milan and other cities residents rushed outside and gathered in open areas as tremors subsided. No damage reported.
An incomplete note describes a child named Mary near Carrell village who died after a meningitis illness that began last Friday. The fragment mentions pain and a worsening condition leading to death, with references to a coffin and a town visit to prepare for burial.
Sunday night ordination service at Headland Avenue Baptist Church led by Rev Roy Ulotae with sermon by Rev Toh Roeston chained to charts and hymn by Mrs PLM Diames Atbehnteh IL. Attendees noted bloom of candidacy signs and mid January date as events unfold in a hopeful local scene.
A damaged OCR fragment outlines capital stock and surplus figures totaling 550000 with names such as Bob Malone vice president and Boyd assistant cashier. It notes a large stake and courteous treatment promised to customers, indicating corporate details from a business record.
Baxter was arrested yesterday by the sheriff on a warrant charging him with being part of eight riders who shot up a house ten days earlier in which Eli Hughes lived at the county's end. An account from the time noted a mortally wounded wife and a daughter shot. the old woman died from her injuries. Baxter lives nearby and sought treatment at Blashshear Cooper infirmary after the shooting, claiming the riders caused his eye injury in an apparent hunting accident, with ongoing investigation planned.
Nashville Tennessee joins the dry column as a measure to prohibit the sale of intoxicants within its borders. The move reflects broader statewide action aimed at restricting alcohol distribution and consumption.
A tense session in Tennessee's lower house discusses the death penalty bill amid anticipated veto by the governor. The chamber, crowded with supporters and opponents, endured hours of amendments and heated speeches as the measure nears final action.
The opinion upholds the Alabama prohibition act noting the federal court found the law constitutional within a reasonable time. The Brewin company case shows the state courts only have an indirect stake in statewide prohibition while the plaintiffs press for license approval and timely consideration.
Washington January 12 The post office committee reports a proposed postal service appropriation of 24 000 088 for the next fiscal year an increase of about twelve million dollars over the current year. The recommendation will be included in the committee’s report to the House this week as the Congress prepares for budget deliberations.
A damaged OCR note invites all to participate in a church constitution meeting on a Sunday morning and mentions election and ordination of deacons Sunday night. It references the Pastor, Deacons, and officers of the Fire Baptist Church and state mission board officials.
Abbreviated, garbled text describes an event involving a rowing item and Knox. Readable fragments indicate a namesake action or award linked to a Knox location. Further clarity is unavailable in the fragment.
Gov Angel outlines a long message to the General Assembly addressing 21 of 42 counts on a new act expenditure plan. He proposes building for the State Supreme Court, higher salaries for court judges and staff, a labor department to oversee immigration and agriculture, temporary tax measures, a trial plan to prevent tax dodging, allowing private testimony in certain criminal assaults, and a possible state wide prohibition in the upcoming session.
Those interested in household bargains are invited to come to my residence for bed room suites tables chairs refrigerators mattresses lamps china glassware bowls and pitchers. Also lawn mower rubber boots ice cream freezers meat grinders flour sifter and aluminum cooking utensils. Complete library for Young People twenty volumes by eminent educators in the United States offered at Covent Quallifies Moody 42 North Dates.
The Dothan National Bank advertises expanded customer access with better seating and clearer service. Officers stand ready to assist patrons from opening hour to closing, promising guaranteed comfort and extra conveniences for those visiting the bank. The notice highlights the bank as a United States repository with capital of 200,000 dollars.
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