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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1908
Page
1
The profile details Buck Buckoon Baker a shrewd dealer famed for a read of faces and steady stewardship of his late father’s business in Dothan. It notes his church generosity, willingness to lend at low rates, and political aspirations as Mayor, with prior council service and mayor pro tem experience.
Delegates from the state at large are Clayton Heflin Tomlinson and Cunningham. H L Martin and A E Pace run unopposed for district delegates. Presidential electors are John C Pugh O Neal Rountree with Jones as district elector. Mayfield and Alston lead for Associate Justices. Wallace leads for game warden. Clayton receives 1511 votes for congress. Purcell elected committeeman from the district. A note mentions men headed to Florida ponds or the bay with a telescope and fishing tricks.
City primary results in Dothan show Joe Baker leading for mayor with 309 votes against Dr. W. H. Williams at 195. Council president race favors A. Malone with 306 over C. Harmon 149. Ward winners include Ward 1 A Black and W C Fenn. Ward 2 C Hughes and A D Whiddon. Ward 3 K P Holland and B R Pilcher. Ward 4 H Watford and J W Grant. Voter turnout rose to about 446 450 from 308 last year.
Billie Rhodes wins election without opposition receiving 149 percent of ballots as reported by the poll results.
In Beat 3 nominations D. S. Carroll and M. Cody won the Justice of the Peace seat. A. B. Vickery secured the Constable position.
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