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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1915
Page
2
The piece argues Germany shows imperial contempt for the United States through the Lusitania incident and a sequence of excuses. It cites the ship as unarmed civilians harmed in wartime action, rejects warnings as insincere, and counters England’s blockade claims as unjust.
Dean Briggs of Harvard argues that the average American is a poor speller and that strong command of English writing and spelling is essential for business and professional success. He contends many successful men excel despite spelling gaps, but advocates reform and careful expression to reflect thoroughness and reliability.
A fragment warns that the poor speller faces life handicaps but can self teach with a preceptor in basics of grammar. It urges self analysis to spot deficiencies and claims the door is open to all who apply themselves, noting any young man with proper effort can teach himself.
The passage laments the newspaper business, noting many are called but few chosen, and editors rarely gain lasting wealth or world improving success. It reflects on economic realities and the allure of the field as a capital prize in a challenging trade.
A fragmented Cincinnati Enquirer piece mocks wealth and social pretenses. It touches on money tainting, manners, and age norms, weaving wary social observations with stray lines about honesty and politeness. The garbled prose hints at humor and cultural stereotypes of a bygone era.
Readable portion notes a man sitting in a rear pew at church and a desire for a front row seat with talcnt powder. Mentions Jetlywohhie performing a dance in a theatre.
New York May 12 General Carra nza aims to build a navy per General Ignacio Pesqueira secretary of war to the Carranza government in Mexico Pesqueira said he was in the market for two armored gunboats and one transport He came from Vera Cruz with Duval West noting Carranza facilities to produce shells and cartridges and that the government had paid for substantial quantities in the United States for future delivery
The body of Bishop Henry M. Turf, chair of the house of bishops for the African Methodist Episcopal church, arrived from Windsor, Canada, for burial May 19. Born 1834 in Newberry, South Carolina, he served as pastor in Washington, was commander chaplain of Black troops under Lincoln, and was elected bishop in 1860 at St. Louis.
Raleigh North Carolina May 12 Abra ham Allison a negro of Slidell county North Carolina must die by the electric chair for burglary in the first degree. The crime occurred August 27 1914. Conviction rested on circumstantial evidence with tracks from the scene leading to his cabin nearby and him being near the crime shortly after.
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