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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1909
Page
4
In Columbus Georgia Griggs Sykes 1b year old son of W J Sykes was accidentally shot and killed this morning when a gun in the buggy was fired as a lap robe was pulled up striking the boy in the heart.
Brewton March 1 The United Order of Ex-Slaves was organized there Saturday to unite fourteen slave states of ante bellum days and memorialize Congress to permit each ex slave to draw a pension for two years.
From Tuesday's Daily Dr Peterson Presiding Elder of the Dothan District of the M E Church says plans are drawn for a new parsonage on West Main Street. District Trustees have owned a lot for over a year and delays came from division of Marianna district property leaving only a vacant lot.
A committee claiming to represent the colored population in the United States presents to Congress a memorial urging the president to appoint a commission to Liberia. It argues Liberia is an American institution and its civilization aligns with American ideas and customs. The committee says the entire colored population approves of the commission and the United States has an imperative duty to aid the small republic.
Charleston March 1 Dr William D Crum resigns as Collector of Customs at the port effective March 4 causing potential embarrassment for President Taft. Crum says he resigns to avoid tainting Taft s reappointment and because he aligns with James Crane s administration while facing past opposition led by Senator Tillman over his race.
William King, superintendent of the New York Cotton Exchange, writes to Advertiser readers urging farmers to cut cotton acreage this year and diversify crops to raise cotton prices. He argues reduced plantings will favor the market and benefit planters.
Slocomb visitor Mr G S Kelly said the Choctaw Electric plant and dam at Blackman’s mill will have plans ready soon The contract to build the dam will be let shortly and work may not start until spring low water stages will be required for a solid foundation The project promises cheap power to attract manufacturing to Dothan.
From Tuesday's Daily we learn that the Enterprise Lumber Co will close their saw mill in this city in a few days and move the machinery to Fountain, Florida, where their big mill is under construction. The planing mill and kiln will stay here for a time. The mills were operated by convict labor until recently and have since used free labor after the convicts’ lease expired.
Mr D E Young sold his dry goods and shoes stock on Wednesday. Meyrovitz bought Parker and Etelle goods days earlier and then acquired Young’s entire shoe and clothing stock across the street. He moved both inventories to one location, forming a connected display with a new wood line to meet trade demands. Williamson promotes new corn cultivation methods and fertilizer focus, sparking farmer interest. Williamson and Secretary Ormour headed to Ark to speak that evening.
Judge Leslie presided as attendees filled the courthouse to hear William Williamson discuss corn culture. Officials offered a waiver of hearings with a one o'clock reopening for cases. Julius Waddell, on bond for a prior assault on Will Smith, sought transfer to a higher court while County Solicitor Will stated the state would push to submit evidence even without a full trial. The evening proceedings are expected to draw public interest.
In New York on Sunday, Rev F M Foster and Rabbi Schulman called for curbs on stage realism. They argued theatre scenes depicting vice corrode morals, likening modern stage depictions to ancient Rome gladiators and urging audiences to reject degradation in art.
Seventeen ships carrying about 6 000 immigrants arrived in New York last week signaling a shift in immigration. The article notes a prior downturn in 1907 1908 with many laborers leaving the country but claims recent arrivals reflect improving labor conditions and hint at renewed prosperity and employment opportunities across industries.
D A McCormick pleaded guilty today before Judge Leslie McCormick to a bogus check case filed by J W Vivant. Bond set at 1000 dollars, unlikely to be posted. Additional similar charges noted. case postponed to another term. Authorities report he is also wanted in Florida. sheriff asked to hold until receipt of instructions. A Ohio minister claims laws on intoxicants are as strong as ever. Richmond News Leader.
The City Council revisits an offer from Killebrew Power and Manufacturing to take over the city lighting business from a plant on the Choctawhatchie river. The proposal, similar to a previous one, asks for a twenty five year franchise with low rates, three percent gross receipts to the city, and semi annual payments. If the deal includes selling the water and light plant at a fair price, citizens might back it.
Richard Adams of this city, a leader of the Ila wares, has deposited with the National Museum relics from the Indian wars. The collection includes a silver pipe presented by Major General Harrison to the Delaware tribe and a silver tomahawk with a new moon seven stars and rising sun. The items are among the museum’s most valuable but are subject to return to Adams or his heirs on demand.
Mr Eb Meiver Williamson a South Carolina corn expert lectured at the courthouse in the presence of Aly W B Seymour secretary of the Southern Cotton Association. Seymour introduced Williamson who argued his method of stunting corn in early growth to favor land substance and fertilizer on ears over stalk. He spoke for an hour and presented himself as a practical farmer with proven insight into his approach.
The New York World notes the health department estimate placing New York City’s population at 4 422 000, surpassing the entire United States population at the time of the constitutional adoption. It compares city size to England under Elizabeth and Paris in the Grand Monarque, asserting New York as a burgeoning commonwealth with world city status.
News from Columbia South Carolina reports the death of Colonel John T Sloan former lieutenant governor. He had been treated at a Philadelphia hospital and was traveling home when he died on a train near Greensboro North Carolina. The item is part of a daily column with a scrapbook snippet and unrelated humor.
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