12 Jul 1915
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1915
Page
1
Fragmentary notes allege John implicated two men Maddox and Bowman in Semhine murder. A hired driver described as a “negro driver” connected to the case. The statements suggest a public scene and a hired killer tied to the crime, with officers pursuing further questions.
French forces secure the hill country around Bethune Arras Notre Dame de Lorette and control eminences overlooking the Flanders plain Lille Douai Cambr. Only Souchez remains contested as a long ten mile front from Arras to Aix Noulette shows heavy trench fighting since March 9. Both sides used massive artillery with the French reportedly firing more high explosives.
Canadian manufacturers met in Ottawa to arrange a program for ammunition production to be submitted to British War Munitions Committee representatives expected from England this week. The effort aims to organize efficient production by Canadian firms. Kansas City report notes three wounded when a man fired into a holiday crowd, injuring several. one victim may not recover.
Clinton N. Howard of Rochester urged abolishing liquor and war as the solution at the Christian Endeavor convention in Chicago. He cited Europe’s war expenditures and America’s drink costs, proposing arbitration to end war and prohibition to end drinking. Creighton of California warned about morality in high schools, saying conditions are nationwide but overlooked due to spotlight on schools.
A small fire caused by crossed electric wires sparked in a turret of the U S battleship Alabama at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Several visitors were rushed ashore as the blaze was quickly extinguished with no damage.
Beginning July 15 the grocery department of The Parlor Market becomes Holland Grocery Company, offering staple and fancy groceries, home-made candies, grease, and related items for gas only. The standalone store will sell a full line of goods under the new name.
A Dothan group camped three miles from Dothan along Beaver Creek. Rain hit suddenly as tents flooded, forcing the boys Wallace Murphy John Metlure Brannon Cape Tand and Will Stne Pittman to seek safety. They plan weather consultations before future trips.
A brief item lists local residents and towns including Enterprise Brundidge Bufaula and Heath noting arrivals or presence of individuals such as Mins Prithcott Edwarta Calley and A Hooten with unspecified context in a compact community notice.
A list of names across Alabama Georgia Maryland Mississippi and Ohio appears with brief notes of places and routes. The passage ends noting Porter Lambert of route 7 won here today and A V Figurd and sister from Midland City visited yesterday.
Miles Smith, four years past captain of the Montgomery police, now visiting Dothan and staying at the Newnam hotel. He represents Mount City Mills of Chattanooga and prepares flour, meat with feed stuffs while chatting with local customers. He remains the same pleasant figure from his Montgomery days.
The International Prem Congrnen closes with Sydney chosen as next convention site in Australia. Resolutions urge updating libel, contempt, and judiciary power rules, and call editor associations to press reform efforts. Walter Williams elected president with officers and international members named.
Unidentified burglars pried a rear window and forced a rear door to enter Hunter's Drovory Store on Kant Tray Street last night or this morning. They stole bananas, wardines, canted chicken, mata water, chewing and other articles. No clues were left. police say no arrest has been made.
A June 7 report from Commercial Attache Town at Melbourne to the Commerce Department notes shortages of wheat lager meat and other provisions in Australia. A prolonged drought and the European war are blamed, with the government instituting price controls to curb costs.
Report says 400 prisoners captured at Feamole with many wounded on both sides. Troops are taken to Monterey under heavy dawn light. Carranza forces repelled at an important moment, while infantry and cavalry sustained heavy losses near Ahorition in Neuwn Laredy.
Augusta officials led by a women’s committee seek to ban or modify the film The New Governor amid local tensions. The committee is watching cinemas closely after one house announced plans to present the work in Augusta.
Mr William Searcy and family have returned to Bainbridge Georgia after visiting relatives here.
Weekly board at the New Central Hotel seeks patrons for room and board with meals, low prices promised. Advertising a large outside perch, Steinway piano, and special apartment options for individuals and families, with telephone and call-bell services. Includes unclear references to location and contact details with a phone number.
Dr Herman Kenoop of Berne, Switzerland notes German papers have more liberty than French ones while Austrian and Sudanese press shows little freedom. Belt ise papers criticize novel and military powers with tee 4 Sam Jing of Pakin. Chinese National Forms new relation gives the Cu mene prea credit for the term of the revolution.
Washington reports a warning to watch ships at sea after a New Orleans telegram suggested a bomb plot. The British steamers Howth Head and Baron Napier sailed from New Orleans on July 8 carrying army supplies to Belfast, Dublin, and Avonmouth, ordered by the Secretary of Navy following the telegram.
Owned and operated by Mr A C Bush this city, the Red Iron Racket advertises low prices and value as it plans a Baltimore Bargain House style display. Manager Kate and C C Bash announce upcoming market tours to select real goods while promising continued special prices and attentive service to the public.
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