13 May 1914
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1914
Page
1
A controversial case from New York on May 1 details a lawyer grilling for AY Becker's during a session in which prosecutors query an alibi. The report notes a death council and a regular meeting of a lodge with officers elected, including Fredericksmith and Nedringhans.
A city project outlines development of the old power station site on North Street. Architects and city officials discuss a new theater and housing, with public reaction leaning toward a Tray Street corridor vision.
A damaged excerpt discusses labor concerns and a May prize issue. It mentions letters reproduced, a Dante identity hint, and thanks to friends for support. Limited readable names include TL Koes and Leeks with scattered phrases about Winniing and publication.
Chapman, a candidate in the Southeastern Chancery Division, expressed confidence in winning the primary against J A Caroley of Elpa, though he offered no final figures. Runoffs occurred in the ninth district with Weathers leading over Heaton, and in the twenty first district where results were not yet clear.
A local Chamber of Commerce considers issuing a complete city directory to meet growing demand. Business leaders favor the project as the city and surrounding areas expand, signaling possible action to organize funding and printing through the chamber.
Report describes a chaotic scene as guards and civilians confront a tent fire set by armed men. Witnesses include about a hundred residents and two women among eleven children present. Trial delayed as military officers face charges of arson and intimidation while miners protest alleged disarmament and restrictions.
Former Alabama political figure Comer shows ambition despite a reported defeat in the second primary. The Savannah dispatch notes he led in the first primary but Wenderson won by about 18 000 votes and Comer may reemerge in state politics. Observations on farming and beekeeping from Farm and Fireside and related horticultural notes follow in a separate column.
May 13 Montgomery reports Governor sends staff leaves tonight to attend the funeral of Marine. Frobelstein Mobile line notes a Presbyterian church service tonight with prayer meeting and a sermon on faith culminating at eight o'clock.
Beulah choir to sing at Healah Church in May as part of a local church event. The notice invites attendees and notes a community gathering with musical performances by Beulah.
A grateful Portland man testifies that Kilmer Swamp Root cured his long illness after four years of pain. The letter, dated July 12, 1909 and notarized, praises the medicine, urges others to write for a sample and booklet, and notes the company contact in Binghamton New York.
Fragmented OCR text notes international tension with mentions of intervention, dictators, failed mediation, evacuations, and alleged torture prior to a firing squad. References to White House opinions, Enrique Huerta, Consul Silliman, and Paris torture claims are present but details are uncertain.
A fragmentary article discusses lime scarcity and lemon abundance, noting wartime demand and cross Atlantic trade routes. It mentions shipments from Mexico and New York, and a brewing concern over lime prices as buyers seek stable supply amid market jitters.
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