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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1914
Page
1
Naranza and representatives of Carbajal to meet in Saltillo within two weeks to discuss transfer of power to the Constitutionalists. General Carranza is traveling to Tampico. officials are not advised on military actions.
Montgomery Alabama July 23 Major General Leonard Wood former member of the U S Army staff arrived to inspect the Alabama militia camp. He was met by Governor O'Neal and General Scully and reviewed the brigade in the afternoon. This is the first time an officer of such high rank inspected an Alabama encampment on governor’s request.
Timingham and Alst announce a full party slate with D. Street for governor and lex Bureh as U S Senator. The Justice Department says charges will be filed within forty hours against New Haven rail directors. grand jury presentation expected later. Eastern Star Chapter 70 meeting Friday at 4 PM. attendance urged.
Bishop James A. McCoy of Birmingham will preside when the Dothan District Conference convenes at Foster Street Methodist Church. Norman McLeod will deliver the sermon at Foster Street Church, and Bishop Mets will preside over the conference, described as notable for his elevation to bishop.
A 1914 note details Good Roads Association efforts urging state and county officials to promote Good Roads Days on August 14 and 15. Messages from Governor ONeal and leaders cite church events, conferences, and public sermons as part of the observance while stressing road improvements and annual amortization funding for lasting results.
A fragmented notice discusses making Good Roads Day an annual state holiday and directing probate judges mayors and officials to invite citizens to attend. It mentions a gathering at a cafe and describes attendees and a social atmosphere with remarks on cooperation and community effort.
A man describes his experiences amid a fame scenario and an event associated with Albert Con at a pollen gathering. The report notes personal reflections and local reactions without graphic detail.
A chaotic report from Washington notes President Roosevelt pushing for a Senate hearing on canal settlement amid clashes over who may present testimony. Deputies arrest a suspect amid crowd confusion as officials weigh next steps and possible action on the request.
A local writer blasts the city’s water system and fire brigade after a major house fire at B. G. Farmer’s residence. He cites small mains, low pressure, and inexperienced volunteers as reasons for inadequate protection, urging underwriters and officials to address the aging plant and bond issues.
New York officials propose strong measures to curb hunger strike disruption as England faces unrest. In international reports Mexico and Carranza era show military moves, with troops to France noted and city authorities responding to protests and security concerns.
Two men, Bill father and Henry Johnson, were arrested after indictments returned by the Cleewit County grand jury. Each faced bonds of 4600. The arrests were made by Deputies John Hilson and Henry Nichols of Sheri-Hea to Nice. The alleged thefts were linked to disturbances in the eastern city near the Central of Georgia railway tracks.
A damaged OCR fragment from a market notice mentions names and statements but is largely unreadable. The readable bits reference preparing statements, a person named M. Chapman, and generic employment notes with scattered nonsensical phrases.
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