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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1909
Page
4
The article questions Governor Comes action if the State Prohibition Bill is struck down by Judge Jones. It argues the legislature should be recalled to fix defects noted by liquor interests and to address the abstract law challenged in court, noting strong prohibition forces in the legislature.
The Dothan census shows a three thousand population, while postal and express interests claim up to ten thousand in business. Alabama law ties municipal licenses to the federal census, causing disputes over license values and payments. A new rating is expected next year to resolve the issue.
Some country newspapers have not changed their cotton quotation since last September at 81 cents and now move up to 83 4, as the standing price has advanced by this amount.
State papers warned two men driving a Jersey wagon and a horse preacher party named Ro Hall and A Mizener were seen in Do than. They left Dunkirk New York on September 23 last year and head toward Tampa. The pair travel with a single horse and camping gear.
Washington January 10 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee is expected to be appointed to investigate the Calderon resolution. It seeks the Attorney General to explain the absorption of Tennessee Coal and Iron by United States Steel. If a Sherman Act violation is found, a motion may require the Attorney General to sue the steel company. The issue could widen tensions between the administration and Congress.
Richmond officials oppose moving the Battle Abbey while Montgomery pledges an energetic bid if a relocation occurs. Supporters note Montgomery’s historic ties to the Confederacy and argue the Abbey could serve as a central Southern museum and capital tribute.
Columbia South Carolina January 10 Senator elect BE D Smith addressed the Y M C A criticizing President Roosevelt for his action in the Tillman land slab controversy.
Washington January 9. In a House speech Texas representative Mr Sheppard challenged President-elect Taft on claims about southern suffrage. He denied injustice and argued the South remained more Democratic now than fifty or sixty years ago, tracing party shifts from Whig origins to Republicans.
Albany Georgia reports municipal waterworks and electric light departments earned record net returns in 1908. The electric plant paid 12 864 11 into the treasury while the waterworks added 4 869 79, with all maintenance costs covered and funds used for street lighting hydrants and public needs. The dispatch notes Albany’s plant is powered by water and suggests local cities seek nearby waterways such as Omerees creek or Choctawhatchie river to cut coal costs and mimic Albany’s profits.
In Age-Herald analysis, Rufus N. Rhodes speaks for Birmingham inviting Judge Taft to Birmingham. Taft arrives with wife and Kaul, shares a jolly tale, then notes his tour is not a South political mission and focuses on golf and hospitality.
The article reports about half of the city's black residents who held street tax roles are leaving town to dodge the $5 fee. Others pay the tax in nearby towns where it is cheaper, predicting a large drop in Dothan's street tax receipts compared with last year.
Honolulu January 8 Dr T W Wayson a member of the territorial board of health announces a definite leprosy cure a patient has been restored to health The treatment details will not be made public yet as observers await further cases
In Santa Cruz California Mrs W Saurus and neighbors observed molten metal like hot shot falling from clouds for about an hour after 8 PM Several bare foot children played outside while steam rose from damp shingles A boy was burned by a pellet Theories suggest a meteor or metallic rain fog as possible causes
Editor F. W. Boyer of the Thomasville Times-Enterprise spent yesterday in orthan yester day. He toured the office and discussed local reporting priorities with staff.
W. T. Mills of Haleburg was in Dothan yesterday on his return from Enterprise where he had gone a few days earlier.
The Alabama Electoral College will meet at noon in the Secretary of State’s office to elect Emmett O Neal as president and cast seven votes for William Jennings Bryan. Members include Emmett O Neal John Pugh W I Hobart W W Haralson G Karnes Jones Harry Cannonson CLS Corotelius Robinson Crown Ullier etc. The messenger election to Washington may spark the day’s only contest.
Charles P. Taft his wife and daughter Miss Louise arrived in Augusta and were met by the President-elect and wife. They plan to stay until the President-elect leaves for Panama and may then go to Cuba if plans are firmed. Timothy L. Woodruff arrived from New York and registered at the Bon Air Hotel for an outing. Mr Taft attended St James Methodist Episcopal church and took an afternoon automobile ride.
Judge Leslie received a copy of a large mortgage for record in the county. The first mortgage from Virginia Carolina Chem to Central Trust Co New York covers fifteen million dollars. The document is a printed volume of ten points and one hundred and seven pages. The company’s Alabama property is assessed at $800000 with state tax of $1624.75. This is the largest mortgage ever recorded in Houston County.
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