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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1913
Page
1
The court ordered an adjourned term and set procedures for subpoenas and appearances. Jurors and witnesses within 12 miles of the court house must attend by the specified times or forfeit pay. Those living farther away face different deadlines. Judge Pearce presided in the Twelfth Circuit with Camilla Georgia noted.
Mecca City May 14 A number of Americans left Wesle City via Dr Wm Ho Lilley who printed an advertisement in the Herald urging all Americans seeking transportation home to send names and addresses. Lilley led the relief expedition after rebels menaced foreigners amid President Wilson’s stance on recognizing Mexico, with changing costs noted.
Salvation Army Adjutant Halpin will speak tonight at eight o clock at the Cirat Baptist church in Dothan. He travels from Birmingham and brings experiences meant to engage the community. Capt Herbert Anderson and Oscar Gulbart will assist in the service. A man was jailed this morning for public drunkenness in the city.
We the managers of this chautauqua praise the confidence born of knowledge that no failure has marred their reputation as a troupe of charming, capable performers. They have toured coast to coast and are well known nationwide. The South chautauqua leads the Lorle Glee Club for four years, with fifteen years’ experience guiding the winestone program. The Lyric program promises top music and time, plus a splendid attraction to draw Setitten crowds.
The Dothan Baseball Association formed last night to organize Dothan’s first baseball plan. A board of directors was elected with officers and a manager to be appointed. Community support is sought to build momentum and secure funding for the new team.
An unsigned dispatch reports an organization in Paris plotting the overthrow of the Huerta regime in Mexico. The group is alleged to have funds sourced from diplomatic contacts in Rome and the Traindiate Sudera circle, with claims of recruiting in Europe and a potential mass campaign supported by financiers abroad. The Provisional President Huerta is said to face instability as revolutionary factions align for action.
An illustrated notice invites readers to hear the orchestra perform a varied program. The advertisement highlights a premiere or special feature and promises an enjoyable musical experience for attendees. The text includes references to a campus or community venue and a historically styled period tone.
Four young men were arrested and charged in connection with a serious stabbing injury to Herman Blumberg. The victim remained in critical condition after surgery yesterday as authorities pressed for answers. Names listed include Aren Lewie, James Frederick, Cat enea Brigg, and Vascole Morris as suspects.
A garbled historical OCR item references California lawmakers debating an initiative law. It notes a vote by an overwhelming majority, mentions remonstrances, the Secretary of State, and a potential delay to a date in the late nineteenth or early twentieth century. The readable fragments imply discussion of the initiative process and legal framework.
Readable lines describe a convoluted report involving a Georgia power company victim, multiple named figures, and a political controversy. It mentions Gainessille Ga, Americn arms, and a Virginia legislative context with accusations toward a white house figure. The piece blends testimonies and conjecture about guilt and rehabilitation.
In a city hearing yesterday two youths named Hollings, Ingram were ordered to the reform school at Pasteke Thess. Town officials said the youths loitered, and the decision followed concerns over public order.
A garbled page fragment discusses mayoral costs and local taxes with references to aliens and a referenced date. The readable bits mention Macon and a protest context, but specifics are unclear. No clear entities or events emerge beyond general local governance mentions and disorderly phrasing.
In Montgomery Alabama a heated political contest centers on Warren S Reese successor amid resignation pressures. The report notes factional clashes, allegiance shifts, and procedural moves as candidates and supporters maneuver before party and state authorities.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions several proper names and terms such as Mary, Javier, and Kevin along with scattered phrases about a floor, a rescue or restoration theme, and a vague reference to an entity or event. Readable content is minimal.
The provided lines appear garbled and do not convey a readable news item or identifiable entities. No persons, organizations, places, dates, or events can be reliably extracted for a factual summary.
Dothan High School Commencement exercises span May 34 to BBth with the 1918 class graduates. The ceremony features speeches by notable speakers and student performances including choruses and orchestral numbers.
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