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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1913
Page
1
The article notes confusion over revenue licenses for whiskey in Houston County and mentions a Birmingham office collecting monthly reports. It also covers President Roosevelt considering tobacco manufacturing taxation and includes a long Bible passage from Genesis describing Joseph revealing himself to his brothers.
After investigation the board of public schools in Pittsburgh discharges Superintendent Heater for malfeasance and improper advances toward women. He had been on leave during the trial. a domestic employee had levelled charges earlier. A court acquitted him and demonstrations followed. Tokyo notes Japan’s protest over California land laws and the Fourteenth Amendment concerns. International and domestic discussions of arbitration and Panama Canal issues are mentioned.
Bundy School at the xvas hou 940 WR Flowers, aupgrinten ent A full attendance is desired Rev HT Johnson Presiding 2 der of the Dothan District will preach at 118 m service alaa af Bpm conducted by the pastor A moat cordial welcome is extended to all who can worship with te We will be deflated f the strang er and visitor will teal at home with wa and take part In the warvice
On January 8th at seven o'clock a scripture reading and prayer service will be led by President Bong Reading. The program features a choir, recitations by students including Mary New and Jessie Helms, and a duett by Charlie Hardy. All ages are welcome to attend.
Fire crews responded to two blazes on South Street and Andrews Street causing minor damage to a warehouse owned by WJ Burdeshas and to a car garage belonging to Mrs Baker. A separate report notes a fire blamed on suspected oil set near Annapolia. Secretary Daniels urged abstinence at a naval academy commencement with cadets present.
Sunday school at Hinly Baptist Church starts at 9 with J Drown as superintendent HOY POU meeting set for 7 JO.
Sunday ap fallows P15 mat A C hr deput 1p m Sunday School at Crawford Street. 29 3pm altar service 7 30pm and direct service 3 40 In the Palace Theatre a very interesting subject is discussed. Invited. 9 attend Capt J W Meafee.
La Fayette SWE Methodist Church schedules Sunday School at 9 40 am. A 11 o clock sacramental service led by the pastor. 4 pm preaching by Presiding Elder JH DP Johnson. The Women’s Missionary Circle meets Monday at 3 30 pm in the Sunday School room. Mrs GH Malone invites all to attend.
Church of the Nativity holds Holy Communion and worship on the third Sunday after Trinity. The Ladies Guild meets at the rectory on Tuesday at 9 30 am.
In Washington on June 6 the Senate confirmed a wave of ambassadorial posts as many foreign offices are filled. Nominees include Thomas Aelian Page of Indiana to ambassador to Spain and J. B. Wilbyrd of Virginia to minister to Belgium, with other appointments to Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands, and South American nations.
Washington reports Democrats consider William McCombs for a France ambassador post after he previously declined and President Wilson discussed with Senator O Gorman a possible diplomatic appointment. Meanwhile Mexican refugees head to California aboard a Veracruz-bound train, totaling about two hundred. Yale announces a special baseball chair and Taft’s seating prompts modification of the faculty row.
Fragmentary notes describe a possible visit by Dr. Oates to Dothan and nearby counties with references to a governor, inspectors, and local officials. The garbled OCR mentions prisons, a janitorial service, a Singer and a Packard exchange ad, and a request for a Florida inspector to visit.
Fragmented readable text notes repair work at Banehald Divo with references to burying an Ane focal diamond. Mentions tents, movement of goods, and efforts to stabilize during a whiker mothe. References to Krainile a slaying case and completion of work in Suthiet with bare wns to date.
Fragmentary notes describe President Taft and the White House involvement in an upcoming event. Mentions of June with references to Memorial Commutation and attendance at the White House, plus unspecified speeches or actions by the President and Taft era figures.
Fragmented report outlines a push to relocate the city hall to the site of the current power plant. Citizens and officials debate costs, park use, and the impact on local development as plans to build a new city hall proceed amid public concern.
A local Fire Baptist church invites attendees to an evening 7 30 program with sermons and prayers. The text lists names and notes about distinctive doctrines and practices, welcoming all to participate in the gathering and discussion.
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