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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1914
Page
1
Report from Birmingham details the murder of Joseph Brookings, a white man, and the detention of Len Milica and Alex Gardner after he was lured from his Easst Birmingham home and killed during a thunderstorm. The piece also discusses political controversy and calls for honest party practices amid fraud allegations in elections.
Montgomery June 16 The secrecy of the ballot in Alabama faces scrutiny as the Democratic Executive Committee meets Wednesday to consider a rule for secret ballots or legislation. Currently the election clerk can identify voters by ballot numbers during tallying.
The city reports 65 automobile owners paid taxes since June 7 under City Clerk I W Lisenby who also serves as tax commissioner. A lodge meeting of Pythagorean Lodge No 51 A F and A M is scheduled for tonight with officers to be elected. Members are urged to attend.
The article notes the New York City Marine Band will headline the Alkabeth summer concert series, a major attraction alongside a splendid orchestra. It details arrangements by R. Bridges in New York and the band’s role as a premier musical organization for the festival season.
Rebels, reinforced at night, resume assault on the palace of King William. By this afternoon they have advanced within a thousand yards of the royal guards, amid international concern and calls for restraint.
A freight train fatally struck DeWitte Mansill near Lexington Alabama and another victim in Kentucky as investigators prepare an inquest led by Coroner L.F. Gorgen. Relatives reported the tragedy by telegrams from Valdosta and Poteau while authorities seek details on the moving ore car collision and locations of the body.
In Dothen today Hon. Henry B. Steagal of Olark and Jion. Thomas B. Fre ver of Union Springs campaign for the Third Congressional District seat. Voters are described as busy with crops and business, with less interest than past races. The piece laments party maneuvering and mentions a Miami word about deception and trust.
The city reports a federal victory as celebrations begin. Military leaders pledge continued efforts to quell rebels and defend the nation.
County reports from Hounten county indicate cotton good and oats nearly a failure. Corn lags behind as drought and conditions persist. Oats are short. many fields planted in June fail to establish stands. Thompson expects some recovery if rain arrives soon.
Reports indicate prolonged mediation stalemate as negotiators discuss withdrawal and constitutional matters. Ambassadors and delegates face friction over religious and political reforms amid formal deliberations at Yale.
A corrected notice clarifies a scheduling error in the waver pPisement and states a new time from 00 to 6 40 discussing the afternoon hour pase. The message mentions Inverterdeye Eagle and references a prior misstatement about a 60 tea f 44 and Dry Gonda.
An inquiry by Lord Methey into the Emipremm of Tretent Dicaster was held in Cana Ada. About one thousand lives were sent, with Captain Kendall and Captein an demon of the Kiarese of Irelant and Starstadt present. Harvey Beall involved in 44 operation for apprenticeship day, with steady progress noted.
The federation frames a major drive to push suffrage abolish bans on certain laws and secure primary education. Officers at the convention discuss goals as Chivage and Lune back a reform agenda while a daughter of the president delivers remarks.
Unclear telegraph lines report upheaval in Torreon with rebels, postings, and leadership shifts. Reports mention Natera and a promotion tied to canal operations, plus potential calls for retreat or ceasefire as tensions rise in the region.
A community dispute over sanitary outlets triggers a request for injunction and imminent health measures. City Health Officer Dr Thomas M Barnett is to deliver details to the county board while talks continue on building a disposal plant at an estimated cost of about 925000, with tentative sketches prepared.
A boarding house fire at Milford Mann’s site killed seven occupants, fatally burned two, and left others injured or missing. The blaze trapped residents as flames swept through a narrow wooden structure, with people leaping from windows to escape. The building housed a gold factory and narrow stairways amplified the danger.
Former vesprent ABLAL STEVENSON was buried this afternoon in a ceremony attended by Governor and civic leaders amid a crowd of prownent cilitenn. The report notes the attendance of officials and the solemnity of the burial.
Several new buildings are being planned and contracted for along South College Street. JW Baughinsa is repairing the residence of N T McKinnon damaged by fire while HL Hughes plans to erect a house on North College Street. Work started days ago with carpenters already at the sites.
An old advertisement promotes Kilner Kidney Pills as a remedy for women with kidney trouble and nervous symptoms. Testimonies claim relief from head and back aches, with a prompt recommendation to buy from Down's Kidney Pills via Foxter-Mibare Co and United States agents.
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