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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1914
Page
1
The Supreme Court ruled all special attorney fees paid by the ONeal administration are legal with no exception. It notes over $50,000 already paid and more owed in the railroad case Pyranide, per Globe Brights. The walking delegate is mentioned. reporter notes no news is good news.
During a murder trial yesterday the defense submitted a signed statement by Albert Payne claiming he knew nothing of the trouble. Jack Crawford testified he saw the shooting from his doorway about 15 feet away and heard Pilcher and Grady fight, followed by a gunshot and a request for help.
A Mexico City report recalls how naval academy cadets at Vera Cruz fought bravely during the American assault. Cadets like Haman Moya and Virgilio Urthe describe defending the batteries, manning dormitories, and earning honors as the U S Marines pressed the attack. One cadet fell, another endured shellfire, and Col in continued firing until ordered to retire. The action inspired pride in Mexico and the cadets were welcomed back to the academy.
In New York on May 1 a former FBI lieutenant identified as Becker will not take the stand. The defense moved to suppress evidence citing lack of corroboration. The judge refused a recent request, and the jury remains seated as the defense plans to prove Becker’s alibi.
Local notes describe Pinckard High School events including commencements, concerts, and a schedule of ceremonies. The report names attendees such as Miss Mae Dudley and H. G. Atkinson, with mentions of Eleanor Barker and Gladys Fasster visiting, and several local families visiting or hosting guests.
The lodge notes regular meetings on the fourth Saturday afternoon and the preceding Thursday night each month. Officers O M Murphy W M and Pat Warrick secretary are listed. A shooting incident in Pleasant View is referenced with an initial arrest at Noah Bell’s store. Bell disputes the accusation, saying neither she nor he shoved or harmed anyone.
Sidelights recount United States Marine Corps actions and naval history across centuries. It notes General Robert M.., Jr. and Colonel Listen T. Waller discussing advocacy at a conference, maritime duties, and long implications for U.S. defense and training.
Local committees for the Alabama Sunday School Association convention to be held in Dothan next year have been formed. The chairmen include ON McCillum for the Committee on Fineness with members John Banes Hugh CG Suit A Blaples Hon I do Plowers TW Medd lenight and others. The Committee on Homes and Mangement lists V Brown as chairman with C C Jennets PB Galver W G Steickland and more. Leaders will confer with WL Meffartk, president of the County Sunday Association, to ensure a systematic plan for delegate entertainment.
Fragmentary text mentions directors, a brand, a list of individuals, and archival references. It reads as an internal document snippet with scattered names and directions, lacking coherent events or dates.
Secretary Gainer of the local board of underwriters reports a directive from J Goodwin of the Inspection and Rating Bureau. An engineer may be sent to Dothan to inspect and rate a proposed project, with observers noting potential difficulties in second class classifications.
In a chaotic confrontation described as a pitched battle, attackers number around twelve thousand facing a smaller defending force. The article notes defeats and injuries among participants, including a figure named Go Paull who broke his left arm during the event.
A fragmented notice refers to a Confederate veterans payment, mentioning a forty in form and a variation of entitlement. The readable parts indicate a pension or aid matter but lack full details or official names.
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