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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1906
Page
7
A fragmented report notes a youth bitten by a supposed mad dog in Evansville. Separate items claim a gang in Atlanta planned dynamiting a federal prison to free inmates, with several members later in custody or banned from the institution.
March 7 report notes an Atamass resident advised to follow best practices in life and community conduct. The column emphasizes prudence, responsibility, and steady civic engagement for local residents.
At Algeciras on March 7 the Franco German talks kept the same open conference deadlock as in private, with Germany insisting on equal participation in police organization and France opposing equality. France outlined a two thousand Moroccans force under French and Spanish officers, while Germany warned of French domination at four Atlantic ports. Leaders see little chance of agreement without Emperor William's intervention.
New York county grand jury says district attorney reported reasonable grounds to believe officers or trustees of large corporations contributed money to political campaign funds within statute limits. The jury seeks Justice O Sullivan's advice and attaches a detailed facts statement alleging payments beyond doubt.
In Steubenville on March 7 the steel trust tried to secure the Pope Tin Works through La Belle Iron Works. Directors at La Belle objected and blocked the deal though about a million dollars are involved. Independent directors held sway at the preliminary meeting, preventing the transfer.
Gambier Ohio February 26 The Kenyon Military Academy burned destroying Delano Miller and Annex halls with eighty five boys in the dormitory Most cadets escaped in panic while seven were slightly burned and three may die Injuries include Barnes who leaped from a fourth story window and broke a leg The fire origin is unknown with losses around sixty thousand dollars and insurance slight
The November constitutional demonstration by the inhabitants of St. Vincent has produced positive outcomes. The address to King Edward has drawn a response, unofficial local legislators are being appointed, and prospects for a fiscal union between St. Vincent and Grenada appear favorable.
New York reports Joseph Jourdan the Patrick witness who pleaded guilty to perjury has been remanded to six months of additional imprisonment. The piece notes upcoming religious leaders and shifts in a case tied to Patrick with clergymen named Rev. J. N. Boswell Rev. E. B. Waller and Rev. C. W. Kelley as chosen figures.
Berlin reports exchanges on Algeciras negotiations proceed yet no real expectation of an accord. France seeks a general mandate in Moroccan affairs while Germany demands joint administration by all powers. The German foreign office questions why France participated if it seeks sole sovereignty in Morocco.
Raleigh March 7 jury in the Hasty case found him guilty of murdering Milan Bennett and Abbott Davidson from the Nothing but Money Theatrical company. Hasty claimed self defense and was sentenced to life in the penitentiary with an appeal planned to the Supreme Court.
A destructive fire at Spring Hill hotel near Mobile wipes out the resort killing no one reported and causing losses estimated at 50 000 to 60 000. A second fire in Cleveland Tennessee destroys the Cleveland Banner, a long running weekly newspaper.
A passenger train on the Ashboro division of the Southern Railway wrecked near High Point North Carolina on Monday. About twenty people were injured and three named rail workers Burns Captain Might E I Rudd and Mail Clerk Frazier suffered the worst injuries with reports later suggesting fatalities. The derailment followed a broken fishplate on the track.
In a decision against three nonunion employees of United States Printing Co of Ohio the judge upheld the closed shop principle by restraining the firm from entering a working pact with the stenographers and electro typers unions. An immediate appeal to the appellate division is planned.
The capital commission in Montgomery proposes a three story addition to the south end of the capitol building. Estimated cost not above 50000 dollars, with construction to start by April first. Next Monday plans will be shown and bids invited. The plan differs from the earlier two story option.
Pekin dispatch notes U S reports claiming preparations for a military expedition to China. Chinese newspapers describe these as evidence of unfriendly policy. The item lists imports at Now Chwang including military supplies and cotton goods with American origin amounts.
On mayoral order all electric poles in Pise Wut Ark were removed ending power in the city. The move follows a dispute with the electric light company and leaves residents without illumination.
The Wright Iron Range Company building two stories tall burned, storing stoves ranges and machinery. The blaze caused about 60,000 dollars in losses.
Information from Austin reports the panhandle’s western fringe hit by three days of prairie fires causing losses exceeding 1 million dollars. Lamb and Hockley counties bore the worst damage, with extensive land burned and hundreds of cattle killed or driven out.
A fire early Tuesday morning destroyed Burritt College including dormitories at Spencer Tennessee. Estimated loss is 14000 dollars with 5000 insured. No casualties reported. The college will be rebuilt.
Special Commissioner Anthony and Attorney General Hadley issue subpoenas for H. Clay Pierce former president of Water Pierce Oil and Charles H. Adams secretary to testify in St Louis at a hearing set for March 19. Subpoenas now binding beyond Missouri.
Savannah Ga March 7 Superintendent Hockaway of the Southern Express company returns from Palatka Fla after investigating a robbery at the depot office. A safe containing 500 dollars was carried off while the clerk was briefly away. No suspects have been identified and the search continues.
United States Marshal Wilson and Deputy Doyle arrived in Brunswick with Jack Hall James White and Mia White wife of James White on charges they robbed the Nicholls Georgia post office. They were brought before Commissioner Duan for urgent vendency. Signed in Nettor February 2. The presidend approved the urgent deficiency bill.
A deadly explosion and ensuing fire injured a mother and child. Mary McCra ry and a younger person suffered severe burns and were rushed to hospital for treatment as authorities investigate the cause and the extent of the damage.
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