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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1909
Page
4
A mixed OCR page fragment features a long poem seeking comfort in faith, plus scattered social event notes. Names, places, and activities appear erratically, including a sewing circle gathering, refreshments, and a program with minor mentions of attendees.
A damaged OCR fragment references the railroad commission and merchants seeking relief. It mentions a meeting or decision pending a later date and notes an appeal or inquiry into a particular case or conduct. The readable bits imply regulatory scrutiny and possible delays.
A cryptic report describes a donation event involving diamonds linked to Roosevelt, mentioning donors and a Water House project. The text references figures and places like Washington and Pennsylvania, with unclear names and roles, and hints at a fundraising total around fifty dollars.
The article notes uncertainty about the arrival of postal savings banks and the political reception. It mentions bankers and unions, and questions whether the aims of the reform will be realized amid debates on savings and taxation.
The will of Dr William T Ball, who died in Savannah, lists real property valued at 400000 and personal property over 450000. William T Bull receives 10000, the remaining estate to be divided equally between Bull's son and James Blane the third, who are minors. Mrs Bull will receive income from the estate for life.
A four act war drama titled Down in Dixie will be staged at the Elite Theatre in Dothan Alabama on Friday evening March 5 by Southeast Alabama Agricultural school faculty and students under the auspices of the Varna Davis Chapter and Camp Alexander Gordon. Proceeds fund a Confederate soldiers monument. The play centers on a Northern hero and Southern heroine with strong character types and rapid action through four acts.
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