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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1906
Page
1
Local public speaking events listed in Houston County include stops in Taylor Kinsey Cordon Cowarts and Dothan with times from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The note also lists a March 24 special election candidate list and remarks on party leadership and Springfield tensions.
Tornado struck Meridian causing multiple deaths and widespread fires. Rescuers fought to reach survivors as property was destroyed and many residents displaced. The storm damaged the Lowashee valley and left a trail of debris across the city while Meridian recovered.
A public sale event at Féneas Farm in Macon Georgia turned violent as about 75 people fell ill after receiving a free lunch. Authorities report many recovered. several suspects linked to the incident face charges, while nearby investigations continue. Russian refugees arrive in New York aboard the steamer Pennsylvania, with 2,009 passengers noted.
In Bluefield West Virginia on March 7 a fire resulted in a fatal death. Local authorities investigate the blaze and identify the scene as the origin of the tragedy.
The state’s case against Tor Long for killing Joel Toole in Monroe last November ended with a guilty verdict and a recommendation for mercy after about 16 hours deliberation.
Pittsburg March 3 report that Patrick Jolan was struck with blindness is untrue. Mr Dolar has overstrained his eyes from night work, but there is said to be danger he may lose his sight.
Fragmentary OCR describes political shifts and protests around Governor Hogg with mentions of opponents and public reactions. The text references a medical or economic crisis and unclear plans for a public event or ceremony. Entities are partially garbled but include people and places connected to Texas political history.
Statement issued an RFDO shows operations of the Koral free delivery service up to March 1, 1914. Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Degraw notes 56,500 petitions received and referred, 19,197 acted adversely, 20,906 routes in operation in March, 2,424 patrons pending, 294 assigned for establishment. Despite expansion, there remains a balance on hand and an appropriation of 2,376,696 became available July 1 of last year.
A black man calling himself John Thomas, alleged hoodoo doctor, was shot and seriously wounded in a south Columbus residence area. Neighbors feared hoodooing while others say the doctor shot himself, sparking great excitement among local African Americans. The report also notes a separate War Department notice assigning Brigadier General P Duvall to command the Department of the Gulf with headquarters in Atlanta.
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