12 Nov 1914
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1914
Page
1
Fragmentary report describes Allied forces under protection of warships marching in the Dixmude area as German frontal attacks intensify. Night actions along the Ypres Arras front are reported with German charges and heavy casualties, while the right wing holds the Dixmude Ypres line against road blockages.
Local man Bayal publicizes a claim to the late Mrs. Frank Leslie's fortune, allegedly $2,000,000, arguing he is the nearest relation. He plans to travel to New York for a formal investigation while citing a link through Marion Follin of Alabama and connections to the deceased baronetess.
Mrs. Ruby Montgomery, long-time market operator from Pensnegia, purchases City Market on Main Street in Dothan and plans to supervise buying and meat handling. She says two women will manage duties while men perform heavy work. The story also notes a distant estate dispute involving Frank Leslie and two heirs. Verily, itn time for Atlanta to start something.
Nov 12 report from Petergvald says Russians continue successful operations against the Turks. Prisoners and munitions captured. Rasaians occupy the entire Alaxchgerd valley after defeating Mussellmen forces.
Petrograd reports Rosstant continuing progress along the battle line against Austro German forces. Semi official news says German troops suffered a serious defeat on the East Prussian border with twenty thousand prisoners captured and a large amount of ammunition seized. Southerland and Jeff Gam-
Washington reports U S Marines landed in Beirut harbor aboard the cruiser Tennessee. Navy Department says orders will cease as the fleet adapts to the situation in the region amid tensions and ongoing operations with the men reported in position near the harbor.
The article notes John A. May, elected sheriff, filed longon stirred sify sde bond of $5,000 with United States Fidelity Guaranty Company. The bond requires publication within fifteen days after the election. Also mentioned are Madison governors conference notes and ship sinking news with references to Niger and submarine activity.
At Nashville Tennessee on November 12 suffragists debated removing Dr. Anna Howard Shaw as president of the Nations Suffrage Association at its forty sixth annual convention. The plan proposed to elect Shaw as president emeritus with Breckenridge of Kentucky to active duties amid factional tensions.
German prisoners of war report to The Frankfurter Zeitung that bad treatment, poor food, and cold barracks caused typhoid and pneumonia in 44 of 740 wounded prisoners over a week, while Lieutenant General Pellingrath inspects military roads in Cambrai. A Brize private shows dugouts and British rifle equipment with a toilet contrivance.
Artie L. Alfson, prime minister of Alerts, spoke at the Canadian club dinner predicting prosperity for Canada if the war ends and Europeans displaced by the conflict emigrate to the Dominion. The talk touched on wartime immigration and Canada's potential role in aiding European refugees.
Rafael Calva Arian, representative of General Carranza, disputes with Rotaris Gayon over the Mexican consul title in Mobile. The event honors state recognition and marks a declared claim by the Mexican government.
The delegation's leader urged rapid action on immigration policy. He pressed President and government officials to address evacuation and reform measures, citing the need to improve national governance and border controls.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a November act by an emperor gifting funds to a Christian foundation, mentioning St Luke’s Hospital at Tale Onna and figures like F25 006. The text references Japanese court precedent and Count Okuma amid uncertain details about Ranongning and new laws.
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