12 May 1914
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1914
Page
1
Official returns show Henderson carrying Houston County by about 244 votes. Menderson led in Dothan with 471 to Comer 369, while the Troy precinct had Comer ahead by 102 in the city election.
Reported by travelers that the prior Sunday’s trip was pleasant with a large, quiet crowd. From May 11 the special rear coach will be upgraded for comfort and will be limited to its capacity with porter service and extra charges of 25 cents one way or 60 cents round trip. Ward and Taylor 15
A reader, M Brown Sr of Braydrewe Street Dothan Alabama, recalls severe kidney disease leaving him with little hope. He credits a mysterious remedy called Kidney Pills after a relative read of it and tried them, claiming recovery followed.
The Commissioners Court of Houston County ignores grand jury recommendations to call an election on issuing bonds for new public roads. Members split. Chairman Crawford postpones action hoping for consensus, while petitions from county parts push the issue forward.
The dispatch notes General Navarette’s progress in Mexico with Mexicana districts under study and Fonston’s praise for a top Mexican leader. It mentions Tampico artillery activity, rebel strikes on a wireless station, and Mag Talbot Johnson visiting Aberdeen en route with relatives.
The witness detailing a case involves Becker and Rose in a money and warrants scheme. Becket’s partner Rowen faced a fallout, with raids and plans of exposure tied to gambling houses. The testimony reveals forged links and motives amid a stormy defense.
Fragmentary report from Norfolk Virginia May 13 describes a boiler explosion on board The Jefferson. An engine room crew member died and an injured woman died later after steam and shaking tore through the vessel. The event killed free men and led to a sinking in the engine room area. Police investigations hint at internal plotting and an assassination plan tied to Rosenthal.
Special from The Age reports Chapman hopeful of victory in the Southeastern Chanvery Division race as partial county returns trickle in. A Montgomery telegram cites a slight majority for the opponent, while Chapman notes a larger expected count in Montgomery weld polls. The item also notes August Edwards denied a new trial in a murder case and a jail wedding within the same report.
Rough OCR shows Chicago report of a financial aid plan tied to Hewinton County and a federal trade commission note. Mentions $25,406 yearly item, row town and chamber of commerce. details unclear due to garbled text.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a county fair with exhibits and plans for display before opening. Mentions Houston county, Cheirminghape, and a ceremonial chair or chamber reference with unclear actions or dates. Requires cleanup for coherent card.
A poorly legible record describes a service likely heading to Atlanta. The narrative mentions a sermon led by a pastor and a singing segment organized by Professor Watson. Multiple names appear in a garbled list of participants and speakers.
A fragmented excerpt outlines cream ice and water ice preparations, noting parfaits, mousses, sherbets, and vanilla cream. It discusses frozen desserts, proportions of ice to malt, salt use, and home methods with canvan bags and mallets, referencing English and continental traditions and a Philadelphia note.
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