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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1915
Page
7
An incoherent note mentions a torpedo or mine sinking a ship named Lightning. It muses on human suffering from bad teeth and cites many who die or lack proper dental care. The text is garbled and confusing with no clear dates or locations.
A historic ad endorses a prominent physician’s freckle removal remedy. It claims rapid improvement after first applications and promises a money back guarantee if it fails, urging readers to ask for the double strength formula.
In Macon and central Georgia a violent windstorm felled trees and damaged buildings, with 42 mph winds and hail. Annericans reported 12 miles of fence down and Swift & Co plant damaged, causing 2500 dollars in losses. Peach growers expect about six percent losses. telegraph and telephone lines were crippled and streets littered with debris.
A wartime interview with a Rosin diplomat discusses Romania's ambitions in the Banat and northern Bukuowina, Serbia, and possible cession or annexation plans. It notes Bulgaria’s cooperation, the impact of Venizelos’s return, and potential shifts in Balkan diplomacy amid Greek and Serbian tensions.
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw refuses to obey a subpoena to testify as a witness in the case. The attorney general’s office indicates a writ of attachment may be sought to compel attendance, arguing health concerns do not excuse the failure. Former Governor John M. Slaton sits on the federal bench during the proceeding as the trial resumes with additional testimony.
The United States Court Southern Division Middle District of Alabama will convene Monday at the government building in Montgomery led by Judge Henry D. Clayton. Seventy three witnesses are subpoenaed as the grand jury prepares to hear prosecutions and inspect cases involving illicit distilling with court officers and staff traveling from Montgomery on the Conant Line train.
Whit Smith of Clowarte and Mink Lahey, both described as locals, were taken into custody today by Chief Deputy Alex Alay. The couple remains detained at the county jail awaiting Geneva County officer arrival.
Whitman today granted Pharles Herker, former New York police lieutenant, a ten day reprieve until July 26. The governor indicated no further action would be taken beyond delaying the execution, as legal appeals proceed. Attorney Martin T. Manton, representing Becker, said an appeal to the United States Supreme Court is likely, with further filings anticipated.
Fragmented OCR lists numerous individuals and towns including Montgomery Birmingham Florida Georgia Tennessee New York and Kentucky. The text names Mrs Hollan Geerk Hawkins Dilworth Merritt Craft Sala Mo Norton and son Marian Walden and others with scattered locations.
Sheriff Farrell of Vernon Florida is in the city today for undisclosed duties. Officials say the visit involves routine law enforcement matters and community outreach activities.
A June report from Berlin notes troop movements and operations in the eastern theater, mentioning Merws, 34,000 Teawmiiann under German control, and six throwing units. The summary preserves the terse military reporting tone and named elements from the deciphered text.
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