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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1909
Page
1
M J A Hornsby returns from Tallassee with belief that Dothan can secure a cotton mill with local effort and outside support. The Blackmon mill site is set for development this year and cheap electric power strengthens the case. Dothan’s distributive position and new outlet bolster the opportunity if local spirit rises.
Legal battles over fumes from the Newtown Tenn Corner Mining Company on the Tennessee River lead to a planned $10 million fertilizer venture led by J. D. Rockefeller. The process converts hazardous emissions into useful acids for phosphate production, potentially lowering acid costs and challenging other plants nationwide.
A discharged Black man servant set fire to a barn belonging to ex-Tax collector Ridley of Bolivar, burning the structure and livestock. While flames raged he entered Ridley’s residence and attempted to assault his married daughter. she shot at him, he fled. A posse with bloodhounds from Chatanooga and Tracy City pursues the suspect.
Messrs. Will Lee and Marcus McGriff of Columbia were in town this evening, seen in the streets and likely visiting local shops amid the absence of formal events.
A writer attacks federal spending on the President's salary and expenses, noting a total around 380000 and proposing a cheaper printing bid for invitations. They argue for a commission style pay and question the value and purpose of travel, fuel, housing, clothing, and other allowances.
J Herring called this morning and left a check for a full year of the daily newspaper, describing the gift as a benediction.
Dr. McNeill, pastor at St Francis Street Methodist Church, received an anonymous letter signed by a "Committee of one hundred" warning him to halt anti lynching activity or face lynching. The letter followed protests by clergy including Rev H T McNeill and others urging investigation and prosecution of mob members. Hon J C Rich said he would handle the letter.
The Brooklyn Eagle praises a President's proposal to fund an educational institution in the South as a lasting memorial to Robert E. Lee. Both regions would admire such a tribute, and Congress would face no criticism for supporting it.
Tokyo reports Premier Katsura Count Kuroma and Viscount Teranuchi answered questions on armament reductions and foreign policy. The officials said improved world relations justify cuts, aided by global conditions and Japan’s economy. Editorials note lingering California hostility is limited to a small local clique.
Austin January 26 Senate Judiciary Committee No 2 voted 6 to 1 to kill the statewide prohibition bill. The action ends that feature of the prohibition fight in the Texas Legislature though the statewide submission bill remains in the Senate and a measure banning liquor within ten miles of schools is pending in the House.
At a Augusta Chamber of Commerce banquet Harriman rail way king Er H Harriman set a Georgia policy for railroads. He vows to spend ten million dollars on the Central of Georgia Railroad if Georgians stop opposing railroads, claiming other lines will follow. He praised Joseph Brown for governor and predicted statewide prosperity.
Governor Comer communicated with State Solicitor Stillworth by telephone directing a full investigation of Richard Robertson's lynching. A $250 reward was offered for arrest and conviction of any mob participants. Robertson, seized from the county jail, was shot and hanged near the jail. Deputy Sheriff Philip Match was killed in the incident.
A memorial sketch recalls Dr John Robert Graves Howell born Dale County 1862 who practiced medicine in Mobile and Dothan. He shaped local business and banking, led Houston County Medical Society, and served First Baptist church as deacon and longtime collector committee head. He died June 16 after a life of public service and probity.
Washington reports the Sevier Currier forest reserve bill cleared the agriculture committee by eight to seven after a thirty month delay. Supporters hailed the vote as a breakthrough and predicted the measure would now advance.
Anniston Alabama January 26 Jade Joseph J Willett and Solicitor W C Turnestall join a regional group from Anniston Birmingham Montgom ery Huntsville Selma and Deatur to oppose the confirmation of Oscar Ro Handles for the United States circuit and district court judgeship in the Northern District of Alabama.
Montgomery Alabama January 26 capital stock cut from two million to one million according to a filing with Judge of Probate J J Gaston by Ray Rushton attorney and H F Crenshaw secretary.
A historic notice states women customers are invited to enjoy full freedom of the bank through its officers and council from opening to closing hours, emphasizing exclusive access for female patrons.
A woman depositor is guaranteed a square deal and extra courtesies at The Dothan National Bank. Generous treatment to all patrons is advertised to win popularity. The bank, United States Depository, lists capital at $290,000.00.
A ledger entry lists Riece K. R. Malone as Vice-President and Robt. Boyd as Assistant Cashier of the First National Bank with figures showing 25 000 99 and 254,000.00 in the account.
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