24 Nov 1910
Page 1
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1910
Page
1
Fire at the Troy cotton press destroyed a large quantity of cotton bales estimated at 3000 with loss to the railroad and insurance likely to cover most damage. The fire spread rapidly, cars loaded with cotton caught fire, and authorities could not stop the blaze. Origin of the blaze remains undetermined though most of the burned cotton was insured.
A fragmentary report notes Mr Hilt, aged about 77, in the area with medical concerns and recent health issues. Details are unclear due to the damaged text, but references to residence and welfare appear.
Fragmented text describes planning actions about property, paving, and potential towed vehicles. The speaker mentions cheap plans, low prices, and urging others to visit a local area to see ownerships and paths. The passage resembles a noisy, informal notice about property and costs.
An aviation field departure near Point Reeeze, then a glide from Belmont Park to Oreland, about twenty miles north of the start. The pilot traveled at least thirty miles north overall, tried fifteen minutes to climb higher, then descended roughly six miles.
A general investigation into postal weighing practices is underway after officials in Atlanta faced actions related to weight handling. The U S Postal Service ordered an inspection to root out irregularities nationwide, with M. Terrell in Atlanta cited for duty failures.
H H Meadows, 54, a prominent Atlanta businessman, committed suicide in a Smyrna area sanitarium by strangling himself with a bathrobe cord. The body was found in the sanitarium's spa area where nervous afflictions are treated. Dr Espy of Abelevil is present.
A fire department was summoned this afternoon to Westover for a grass fire. The blaze posed a threat but caused no reported damage.
A property description lists a fight-room dwelling one block from town on the main street with a price of 42500 dollars and a clause that it may remain unsold. The listing is by Dell and Smith and mentions twenty one twenty three.
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