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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1908
Page
4
A civic notice urges residents to remember Monday as the last day for candidates to meet the public in Dothan. The message predicts returns will reveal deceptions and suggests candidates may retire their campaign smiles after next week.
Watterson questions Johnsons chances against Bryans dead body and a Wall Street tag. He notes Republicans hope Johnson faces Taft instead of Bryan and claim they help shape the valley tin.
The author notes Dothan’s population and cemetery hill size seem small yet boasts about one doctor for every four or five hundred residents. He adds new doctors arrive when medical colleges vacate for summer, claiming the town is among the healthiest in seven states despite this density.
Harris Dickson discusses racial issues and jail statistics, noting in the north one in 185 and in the south one in 446 of negroes in jail, and mentions Massachusetts. The remarks aim to spread knowledge among the people on the negroes and southern questions.
A historical note argues illiteracy and crime link to race, claiming Louisiana shows 61.3 percent illiteracy. It contrasts white funding for Black education with Black tax contributions, noting a disparity in allocations and public awareness among Southerners.
The speaker criticizes Governor Johnson as too far northwest and Alien to Southern Democratic principles. They claim his race policies would mix races and offend Southern traditions. They assert Bryan has clearly stated his stance on the issue and accept it.
The Dothan crowd reflects on a state plan to fund and control a new high school. They fear external management and political interference, preferring a locally run system with their own teachers and funds. The piece notes Ashford and Columbia lobbying, Dothan’s absence, and the town’s pride in its existing robust schools.
A series of brief notices cites candidates for the office of Treasurer of Houston County. Names include J. F. Dawsey W. H. Helms L. M. Bailey J. R. McCarty and Sam Bowden, all submitting to the Democratic primary action.
W. M. Rhodes announces candidacy for reelection as Tax Assessor of Houston County subject to Democratic Primary action. He seeks to continue overseeing property assessments and tax administration.
Campaign notices urge support for candidates Chosen as Tax Collector Nominees in Houston County Democratic primary. Names cited include L A Onpert T Singletary and Smith Hall as contenders seeking party backing.
John M. Odom and J. T. Bush announce their candidacies for the office of Superintendent of Education in Houston County. Each seeks support in the Democratic primary and pledges to provide efficient service and to seek continued improvement of schools.
B Z Hamrick Ashiorg declares campaign for Houston County superintendent. He states candidacy is subject to Democratic Primary action. The announcement lists no further details about platform or timeline.
A candidate declares for the position of County Commissioner in Houston County, stating intent to run in the Democratic party process. The filing signals a campaign entry and reliance on party action to determine eligibility and nomination.
City voters await the Democratic primary timeline for the mayoral race in Dothan with officials announcing the date and campaign timelines. The action centers on the party's nomination process and local civic participation.
A candidate announcement lists K. P. Holland seeking councilman Ward Four and J. W. Gras announcing candidacy for Councilman Ward Three, both subject to Democratic primary action in the city. The notice reflects local electoral entries and names individuals pursuing municipal office.
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