28 Jun 1912
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1912
Page
1
In a damped OCR reading, Ark leaders on the first ballot at the Axo convention night session. Clark and Jaret are named for ballots while Wilson Harmen and Underwood appear in the map, with Bankhead’s nominating set noted. The article hints at results and expected adjournment after votes tonight.
Rear desk of the Krentle Wer tte Bay Line reports a fire burning about 200 feet of trackage near an ether trestle, forcing trains to transfer passengers. A celebratory note mentions 12 miles from the scene and a 10 cent candy sale at Candy Store in San BR Williams, with references to local dignitaries and an automobile trip to Columbia.
Seymour a Panama City contractor and real estate man, arrested in the city by Deputy U S Marshal on charges of blackmail and violating federal codes. He appeared before Commissioner B Tutwiler with a bond set at 9500 and awaits action by a federal grand jury.
Mrs Powell and Miss Hall of Malvern Mr Maddox and Mr Wise of Ashford and Abbeville on business today. Murphy of Abbeville involved in local affairs and social rounds in the region.
The article recounts W. B. Bankhead’s nomination speech for Oscar Underwood and reports a moving train accident causing a fatal neck injury to an unnamed figure. It details convention turmoil, party infighting, tariff debates, and calls for a strong Democratic platform emphasizing labor protection and economic reform. The piece intertwines political rhetoric with the accident and surrounding public reaction, set in the era’s presidential campaign context.
On Saturday evening the Row Burdenbaw area witnessed a fire on Headland Road. The Aire was subdued about four o'clock by neighbor Mr Wal Flowarewan occupying the house. It is believed the fire originated in front, with goods carried up the boundary. Reports say some furniture was damaged. Building owned by Ray T W Burdleshaw, who left the place years ago for St Andrews, Fla.
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