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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1915
Page
2
A garbled excerpt discusses love of money as root of all evil, religious prejudice, and community life in a small Georgia town. Mentions names like Slayton, Frank, Vaughn, and Wilie S. Lavis, with references to jury influence and a Star meeting. The passage blends social critique with local figures and events.
Governor Slaton reviews the Frank case, citing doubts about the prosecution and new evidence that might have influenced mercy. He notes letters from Cartes wolwin, Becker testimony, the location of the death note, and hair analysis as pivotal factors, while acknowledging public sentiment and appellate concerns shaped his decision to commute to life imprisonment.
A fragment from Christian Herald discusses a 3500 year old Egyptian papyrus with a temperance admonition. It quotes warnings against excess in wine and drunkenness. The article notes the text as possibly the oldest temperance lecture in existence and highlights its moral guidance.
Readable fragments show Libbys brand asparagus tips and Bush Grocery Company items. Phone contact appears garbled with potential listings or ads.
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