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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1909
Page
1
After two days of debate the senate approved higher pay scales for top national roles. The president’s salary rises to 10000 and the Chief Justice earns 75000 while the Aggovia Justice is set at 14506. The senate also lifts the Speaker’s salary to 15000 annually following a 12 to 2 vote.
The dull season described as less dull as work begins on the First National Bank building. An engine will move heavy stones and a man will stand by to answer questions about the new structure.
Rockefeller contributes 1 million dollars to the city fund raising the total endowment and related purposes to about 24.8 million dollars. The item includes dialogue about a train scene and social concerns, reflecting the era’s public discourse.
A fragmentary report warns of bicycle riding hazards on sidewalks in Wales. It notes that while bicycles aid child growth and mobility, riders on sidewalks threaten pedestrians, including a near-miss on Foster Street. The writeup urges police enforcement of sidewalk riding restrictions to protect all ages and sexes from harm.
In Nashville Tennessee the prohibition measure clears vetoes and advances as a statewide act. The Senate vote reached a two to one margin and the House passed the bill at a late afternoon session amid Republican and Democratic support.
Mount Moriah cemetery east of sixty third street plans a new memorial panel design submitted by a Philadelphia sculptor. The Mount Moriah Council of the Junie Order of Apterienn and patriotic orders will sponsor a granite mausoleum with vault and a bronze statue commemorating American soldiers and sailors.
Washington January 20 legislators approved the deficiency appropriation after debate. The bill funds pensions and allocates 7000 for antumobiles for the White House staff and 66004 to seed distribution by the Agricultural Department. Critics oppose large auto funding and argue for farmer aid.
Dr Peterson presides over a new charge uniting Heth wood Urimer Kineess Wests Chapel and Arcadia. The pastor will hold two services monthly at Dellwood Chapel with afternoon sessions on the second and fourth Sundays each month. Evan prowelier from Georgia will lead the work.
The article argues automobile production has become an exact science with standardized parts and mass machining. It claims lower material costs and factory efficiency allow better cars at about half the original price, with touring models around 1000 dollars. The text notes lower prices do not sacrifice performance, though higher priced models offer more power.
A misspelled plea extols the Robley male quartet, urging support and contributions to a memorial project. The text references President Roosevelt and calls for funds, with mentions of Lee and the South, in a patriotic context.
The Dothan Methodist community schedules a Wednesday January 27 meeting at Easter Street Church to discuss the Annual District Institute aims. Delegates will review gospel principles, unity, and support for district charges as preachers and lay members address finances and benevolent commitments. Separately, reports correct misinformed moves of E J Bulloch and family regarding local farming venture and employment with a local company.
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