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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1915
Page
1
A committee has been appointed to investigate rebuilding the rectory destroyed months ago. Members include Ray Jones Dr P O Chaudron and J M Curtright.
Washington reports that Germany is expected to offer a favorable reply to the United States over submarine warfare and the Lusitania sinking. Ambassador Gerard described Berlin as inclined to a satisfactory response while warning of possible concessions on submarine use with safeguards for American lives and interests.
Special meeting of the lodge elects officers for the ensuing term led by Charles Roland and Bristow Alles among others. Ads urge grocery and ice store promotions from Bush Grocery Co and Greene’s Ice Store. Miss Alice McIntyre of Ashford visits Mrs. W.R. Deal on South Osten Street.
A Dothan reader reports dull backache frequent headaches and dizzy spells until taking Dean's Kidney Pills from Brown's Drug Store. The testimonial asserts kidney discomfort improved after one box and urges others to ask for the same remedy used by Mrs. Jordan.
Fragmentary OCR shows a scattered list of personal names and places including Ab ville Alabama Colombie Alabama Philadelphia Pennsylvania New Orleans Louisiana Savannah Georgia and Tennessee. The snippet reads like a directory or social notice with multiple individuals and towns, but no coherent event or action is evident. Further readable context is needed to derive a definite news item.
The Germatt submarine recounts its 54 mile voyage from the Aegean to the Dardanelles on May 24 and 27. Captain Otto Herzing describes a torpedo strike on the British battleships Majestic and Triumph, with the Majestic sinking after a dramatic engagement and the sub retreating to safety.
Archbishops Von Hartmann of Cologne and Von Bettinger of Munich protested to the Pope regarding a Paris pamphlet titled War and Catholicism. They challenge claims of German atrocities against the church and deny imprisonments of Cardinal Mercier. The dispute touches church unity and wartime propaganda.
Sashville Tennessee dispatch reports a fatal auto accident near Elkmont Springs. Mea Bl Barger wife of a Monroe Michigan real estate man was killed. Mr Isar Ker was slightly injured. The couple were traveling toward Savannah and Florida Point when the vehicle plunged off a precipice.
A partially closed channel near Panama on June 28 reports damage to the Fahame section of the canal. Observers note the channel widened to over twenty feet as temporary repairs were attempted, with debris and disruption affecting navigation. Authorities inspect the side and assess ongoing maintenance needs for safe passage.
A fatal shooting near Latelle yesterday linked to a dog incident. Morris Whidden, son of Tillet Whidden tied to the old Ashley-Whidden feud, reportedly confronted by Benton and Hethine, who surrendered in Arcadia the following morning. Local grocery and syrup firms listed in the text.
Filmore Wilkin, sought by authorities in North Alabama and North Georgia, escaped from a county jail last night aided by removed obstacles and a blanket descent. Deputies tracked him to Georgia. he was captured and moved to Columbus, awaiting hearing with possible charges in multiple states.
The readable fragments describe a court matter in New York involving a deposed official or chairman and expert witness. Details such as names, dates, and precise actions are unreadable, but the item notes a court proceeding or ruling and references a slate or committee.
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