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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1914
Page
1
Washington dispatch reports Republicans gain sweeping victories nationwide. Democrats hold a small house majority, likely under twenty seats, with 221 Democrats 704 Republicans 8 Prohibitionists 4 Socialists and 1 Prohibitionist in late returns. Senate majority rises from ten to about twelve. officials foresee a business boom aiding party prospects.
A committee faces a fund-raising goal of 900 dollars or more to advertise the Alabama Sunday School Association convention in April. The group will canvass the city Thursday hoping for generous support. The Dothan meeting of Sunday School workers is expected to bring thousands to town and stimulate local spending. L L K Morgan has returned from Georgia.
City Hall work begins shortly with contractor teams Crow and Flowers rushing the project to completion. City Engineer G. K. Heller inspected the site this morning and outlined preliminary steps to install storm sewer lines to carry water away from the premises.
The Democratic candidate John A. May won in Houston County by about 617 votes over Independent Thomas W. Batter. The count spans numerous precincts with May securing a total of 1408 to 721 for Butler, yielding a 617 majority. The region, a Democratic stronghold, saw a quiet but spirited turnout amid discussions of party loyalty and straight-ticket voting.
Editor Fagle thanks Houston County voters for loyalty in multiple sheriff races. He notes winning with 524 to 166 against Mr. Butler, praises home support in Dothan, pledges law enforcement duties, and credits County Chairman W A Acree for active backing of the ticket.
There will be a regular monthly meeting of the Chamber of Commerce on North Foxter Street tomorrow evening at 7:30. President John Sanders and Secretary Cobb will attend as officers. Agenda items of importance will be discussed.
John A. May won the Democratic primary and his nomination was confirmed in the general election. He is to assume duties around January 16 of next year, with party voters signaling strong support for law and order and enforcement of the laws once he takes office.
A correspondent questions the propriety of calling a festival held during Christmas week a Mardi Gras festival. The discussion notes possible gala events in Dothan, including music, speeches, and a fiddlers’ convention, with most expenses kept local.
Reports from Petrograd state the Russian army advances toward Praemysl as the front lines move to press the final assault. Husays, hostilities quicken with a planned visit to the citadel by a czarist commander.
Constantinople reports three cabinet members resign citing opposition to war. The ministers held portfolios of marine public works and agriculture signaling a rift within the government as the nation faces conflict.
Tokio reports the Austrian cruiser Kaiserin Elizabeth has been attacked and sunk in harbor by surprise fire. Official word describes the vessel as a casualty in recent hostilities with no immediate details on casualties. Local authorities pledge investigations and safety measures following the incident.
Official dispatch from Constantinople reports the British squadron bombarded fortifications at the Dardanelles. The action occurred Tuesday, as Berlin sources noted, with bombardment of key positions around the strait.
The circuit court resumes today with the civil docket set for jury trial. No criminal cases are expected to be tried this week.
Involuntary bankruptcy proceedings have been instituted in the Kniss Piatee court against parties named in the filing. Official action begins with creditor claims and court scheduling. Proceedings proceed under applicable bankruptcy laws with due process observations.
Kirkland, long in the hardware business in Dothan, plans to relocate to Florida to manage an orange grove near Thenotomane. He built a reputation for thoroughness and honesty after moving from Abbeville. He was nominated for alder in the spring but resigned to pursue Florida opportunities before the city election.
The church altered its prayer meeting from 7:24 to 7:00 o clock. Residents are advised to note the new time for the weekly service and related activities.
An official report states German forces lost a large quantity of munitions and several heavy guns during a retreat from Paris. Allied advances continue with advances along multiple fronts as troops pressure the German position.
Fragmentary text notes a British naval clash with Admiral Craddock in command. It references the Catone engagement and mentions British ships in waters described with garbled terms.
Nov 4 1914 nineteen Fusian items were sunk by Turkish forces according to official channels in Berlin. The terse bulletin confirms naval losses amid ongoing hostilities and signals shifting balances at sea.
Petrograd reports Russian forces crossed the Turkish frontier and captured eight villages along the border amid fighting. A New Central News dispatch from northern France notes a German air raid over Farnese during a planned review by King Albert and President Pola, with bombs falling near the square but causing no public casualties.
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