President Salary Hiked to One Hundred Thousand Dollars
Washington January 19 The Senate adopted an amendment raising the President's salary to 100000 including traveling expenses The Chief Justice's salary was fixed at 15000 and Associate Justices at 14500 The amendment passed 35 to 30 After two days of debate the Senate yesterday raised the Speaker's salary from 12000 to 15000 a year by a 42 to 32 vote.
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Washington
Senate
Supreme Court
House of Representatives
Rockefeller Gives Million to University Endowment
John D. Rockefeller donates another 1,000,000 dollars, increasing his total gifts to the university to 24,800,000 for endowment and related purposes.
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John D. Rockefeller
Silk and Tassels Spur Odd Natural Mystery
J L Ward asks our view of a man with corn bearing silk and tassels in his garden. He notes a self growing stalk on the south side of his house now showing silk and tassel. The writer reflects on milder climate trends and hopes the notion won’t be challenged.
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J. L. Ward
Bicycle Riding and City Sidewalk Rules Clash
A Daily piece recalls a Detroit magnate offering two million dollars to restore his lost sight and urges appreciation of health and home over wealth. It notes a city ordinance banning sidewalk bicycle use, reports recent accidents on Foster Street near W. M. Hunter’s residence, and warns of police enforcement to keep walks clear of wheels.
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Detroit
Tom Whatley
Mrs. Whatley
Foster Street
W. M. Hunter
Life’s Cast of Characters in a Humorous Local Tale
A fragment from Life magazine hints at a rural scene with banter about a man named Jim Whar and his plans. The passage mentions a wife in distress and a joke about joining a church, reflecting social roles and humor in a community setting.
Prohibition Bill Passes Over Veto In Tennessee
Nashville Tenn January 20 Over Gov Patterson veto Senate Bill No 1 prohibiting sale of intoxicating liquors within four miles of a school house statewide effective July 1 1809. Senate vote 20 to 13 House 61 to 36 with party lines noted in division of Republican and statewide Democratic strength.
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Tennessee
Senate
House
Patterson Vetoes Statewide Prohibition Bill
Governor Patterson vetoed a statewide prohibition bill after passage in both houses. The Senate sent it with a 4 to 13 vote. Analysts expect a veto override, though gains by liquor interests could influence final votes. The House supports the measure. the Senate faces a pivotal fight.
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Iov
Patterson
Senate
Tennessee
House
Stella Parallel Lines Never Meet
A compact note from the New York Sun hints at a curiosity about parallel lines and a playful question about a kiss, reflecting light social humor in coverage.
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Stella
Kiss
New York Sun
Mausoleum for Betsy Ross Planned at Mount Moriah
Betsy Ross Memorial Association secures a granite mausoleum for Ross at Mount Moriah Cemetery to honor her and the flag making legacy. The fourty foot square structure will include a vault and a replica of the room where the flag was made, with bronze statuary honoring American soldiers and sailors.
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Betsy Ross
Mount Moriah Cemetery
Sixty-Third Street
Mount Moriah
Rent Deficiency Appropriation Passed by House
Washington Jan 20 The rent deficiency appropriation cleared the House after debate on a $60 000 proposal to fund seed distribution by the Agriculture Department and a $12 000 item for presidential automobiles. Representatives Tawney Mann Heflin and Chandler argued over deficits and priorities before final passage.
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Washington
House
Tawney
Appropriations Committee
Heflin
Alababama
Agricultural Department
Mann Fils
Mich
Chandler
Miss
Candler
Congress
Ready made suit sold for nine dollars shocks buyer
A buyer insists on not paying high prices for tailored clothing and reveals paying only 9 for a ready made suit. The exchange notes the surprising contrast with a playful remark about paying 35 if told over the phone.
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Meanley
New Dothan Circuit Formed With Five Churches
Dr. Peterson inaugurates the Dothan District Do than circuit comprising Dellwood Grimes Kincey West Chapel and Arcadia churches. The pastor will conduct two services monthly at Dellwood Chapel with Rev. Wilhite from Georgia in charge on the second and fourth Sundays. The move comes with strong recommendations and is expected to do good work locally.
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Dothan
Dellwood
Grimes
Kincey
Weskchapel
Arcadia
Dellwood Chapel
Our City
Wilhite
Georgia
Cheaper Automobiles From Thursday’s Daily World
The World argues that car prices have fallen significantly. Modern manufacturing cuts costs, improving quality while lowering prices. Affordable touring cars can cost around 1000 to 1500 dollars, and runabouts offer far greater value than earlier horsedrawn vehicles. The article predicts further price drops over the next decade with maintained quality.
Meetings of Dothan Methodists Set Next January
Two events attract Methodists in Dothan next January. On January 6 the Dothan District Preachers Institute at Foster Street church gathers for prayer, gospel study, and church policy to unite plans for the year. On January 27 the District Stewards hold a private 11 20 am session to fix the Presiding Elder's salary and apportion benevolent assessments.
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Dothan
M. E Church
South
Foster Street
Sheriff Sale Notice of Dothan Property
A writ of venditioni exponas directs sale of a house and lot in Dothan Houston County Alabama to satisfy a judgment in favor of R L Stough and M P D Hornsby Partners. The property lies in S E quarter of S W quarter Section 13 Township 26 and will be sold February 22 1909 at the courthouse door in Dothan during legal hours. Dated January 20 1909 Sheriff Houston County Alabama.
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Circuit Court
Houston County
Alabama
N. J. Hutto
R.L. Stough
Atlantic Compress Co
Atlantic Compress Company
John Chalker
Oates
S. E
S. W
Dothan
Houston
Coun
The Dull Season Promises Bank Building Mayhem
The crowd gathers as the construction site for the First National Bank's new building takes shape. A steam crane will lift heavy stones soon, drawing onlookers who will have questions answered by a supervising man nearby.
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Wil
Sue
First National Bank
Roosevelt urges immediate memorial for Gen. Robert E. Lee
President Roosevelt proposes swift action to erect a fitting monument to General Robert E. Lee. The Savannah News notes broad support across the South and willingness from the North to donate, stressing Lee as a national figure admired in all sections.
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Roosevelt
Robert B. Lee
Lee
Savannah News
Sudden Awakening Warns Nervous System And Sleep Habits
A discussion warns against strict sleep schedules and urges waking refreshed, noting brain workers and nervous individuals may need more or less sleep. It cites a four to five hour sleeper as possible and cautions against alarm shocks while mentioning a misreported move of Mr Balloch and family to Dothan for farming.
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of Bulloch
North Carolina
Balloch
Dothan Fee Ca
Notice of Administration for Estate of Mrs Love Ann Skipper
On January 20 1909 T W Butler Sheriff of Houston County Alabama was appointed special administrator of the estate of Mrs Love Ann Skipper deceased by the Probate Court of Houston County and letters of administration were granted. All persons with claims against the estate must present them within the time allowed by law or be barred. Dated January 20 1909. January 23 30 February 6.
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T. W. Butler
Houston County
Alabama
Mra. Love Ann Skipper
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The
New York World
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Ty, Alabama
Janary
Eoment Bank
Dothan National Bank
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Robt
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