11 Nov 1911
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1911
Page
1
The report by Engineer Thor p’a argues for higher funds than the city’s original figure of about 9000. He lists figures for sites and figures, noting the plant’s required capacity and the growing demand due to new fertilizer factories. The city expected to raise roughly 90,000 and hoped to recoup from sale of assets as the plant nears completion.
A garbled OCR reading lists students and teachers across grades at Rose Hill School. Names appear with misread spellings and misplaced punctuation, including First Grade and Second Grade references, plus several unclear entries.
The trial of Will Hastings, charged with fatally wounding Doctor Wall Johnson at Pinckard on October 24, concluded with Judge Edwards denying bail after the jury found him guilty in a preliminary stage. Prosecutors led by Solicitor Steagall argued the case amid witnesses, while defense counsel cited alternate theories. The courtroom housed breathless spectators as the verdict was delivered and Hastings was ordered held without bail.
Fragmented report from Nashville Tennessee details an acquittal on a charge of aider and abettor in a wartime killing. Jury proceedings focused on the accused and a distant relative named Pink Heard, with nearby family members implicated in the broader homicide case.
Mempetuad New York area reports a dramatic capture of a noted thief after a pursuit through a string of towns. The fugitive matched the description of an infamous bandit, with the chase culminating at a hospital where he faced immediate arrest. The incident left several bystanders shaken as authorities recovered weapons and recovered valuables, including a stash of coins from the suspect’s pockets.
Prizes for the Boys Corn Club were awarded today at the church gathering on Wert Matheteret, with a large attendance and plans for next year’s events. The report lists multiple local organizers, attendees, and prize recipients, including names such as Joe Wivon, Hughie McXeat, and Wallace Malone, reflecting a tight-knit community engaging in county youth activities and a planned roster for future competitions.
A garbled invitation announces a morning and evening program by the parlor at 11 and 7. It invites attendees to a gathering titled The Croe of Crate rsonian cubjee Convernion, with cordial invitation to wear sabige welts and join the event.
The article lists a church event with services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. noting a change by evening. It mentions a Daily Circle topic “Welgted and Wanting,” a Randey school reel at 4 30, and teacher and officer activities with a five minute lead before Wheel opening.
Walter Adeun a 30 year old Pontiac man broke from Jackson prison yesterday with a distant relative aiding him. Adeun sought a $35,000 sum from the relative while serving a sentence of about nine months to five years for a prior offense.
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