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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1913
Page
1
The Batesville bound express train was robbed on July 4 as bandits blew the safe and ransacked the baggage car. They escaped with mail and valuables, leaving a disrupted route between Chicago and New Orleans. Officials investigated and a possible $4000 reward was mentioned.
A Bristol report claims a woman believed to be Tragette attacked King Georges carriage en route to a Royal Agriculture show. She was arrested immediately. The fragment notes testimonies and medical claims about kidney pills and urges readers to remember the brand Foster Milburn Co. as sole US agents.
Thomas Melpasse, an insurance agent employed by PG Tal MO Wing in Woodlawn, attempted suicide by jumping from a skiff into a river. He left notes at his hotel and for Mr Williams, instructing to break the news gently, and died after the act before help could reach him.
An American flag waved by a civilian sparked a riot as Canadian soldiers paraded in Winntyes and Manholis. Civilians seized the flag, a scuffle erupted injuring several, and police restored order while the American wearer escaped.
In Sallepury Maryland on July 4 Helen A Baker and her husband were involved in a deadly incident. Investigators report the husband fled to a field and killed himself after fatally shooting his wife in their residence. A fortune teller allegedly warned the man that someone would take his wife away, a factor authorities consider in the case.
Charles Brackin was found not guilty of the murder of James Lloyd in the circuit court. The trial drew large crowds as Brackin, son of a prominent local figure, faced a tense verdict after a three day proceeding.
The Senn Station theater, under Pru Swafford, will feature Libba the Aunt and a photography exhibit by Dothan residents. Joressie Vablen and Wr Swafford promote prizes for babies and patrons, promising a week of entertainment and gun entertainment appeals.
A chaotic procession led to the detention of a suffragette at the police station. Witnesses identified the released woman as Mary Pardon, with her address listed among early protest organizers.
The Parks Dramatic Company presented a vivid performance to a full house. The show featured witty dialogue and strong acting that pleased attendees and drew cheers from the crowd.
OCR text reports a prize event at Uawary Grocery Company with Mia and others receiving first prize cake coffe cans and home goods. Names and details are garbled but indicate awards for winners including Tiki Cofifeat and King van. The fragmentary source notes valuable gifts and commemorations.
The fragment reports results from a past event with mentions of Corbitt, Watt, and other names. Details are garbled but reference a final score and competitors in a foal race context at a Panama City meet.
Fragmented text notes a wedding scene where rowdy guests disrupted ceremonies with loud behavior and coarse jokes. It mentions wealth and propriety concerns, wedding customs, and the overall tension between festive fun and decorum.
Chicago early today two of three winged robbers fled a boulevard hold up near Wester Avenue and Went 63rd. A bystander and Grover Rolpuprait were seriously injured when a tractor error blocked speed. The third suspect, claiming name George PaneKHIA, was later captured by police.
An old advertisement touts Newbro's Herpicide as preventing scalp issues and preserving hair. It promises stronger roots, reduced dandruff, and a guaranteed money back offer through W. Brown of Eppessey.
G H Barley cut his throat with a wall-knife in Anniston Alabama after bail was denied on a charge of murder. He died within twenty minutes despite medical aid. Warden and guards reported the scene as a desperate act by a prisoner facing possible long confinement.
A fragmented record from The Bany Bnow notes Walter Watford returning from a trip to Troy Naw fe the ime tor at Koolmons to assist Willie Hardy and Kelty of Midland City during a Fourth event in Dothan.
A damaged OCR fragment notes a daily changing theatre program featuring a comedy drama titled The Thane of Liot Alteng. It mentions silent timing hints and a regional venue with opening at night and ongoing performances.
Telegraph reports Greek forces win several small engagements against Bulgarians in northern range near Vardar river. siege conditions worsen as villagers flee and looting torture allegations surface amid retreating Bulgarians. Vienna dispatch notes resignation of Austrian military officials and rising tensions delaying Balkan premier talks in St Petersburg.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses arbitration and notes related to California land law, mentioning passages about treaties and great nation relations. The readable content is garbled with mis OCR and lacks coherent facts or identifiable entities.
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