24 Nov 1914
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1914
Page
1
A late afternoon report from The Eagle office notes Jobe Jones in danger after a cottonwood incident. It states Jones may not survive and officials have not released full details or identities at this hour.
The accused claimed a supposed playful slapping of Cassie Dick was merely a game but the court found it violent conduct. Officer Spivey testified seeing the slap and an alleged pulling from a house with an assault report. The defendant said he intended to take her to a dance. A separate individual named Will Febneon, colored, was fined six dollars for fighting.
Rev A T Obivins a black preacher told police he faced a charge in Noma Florida and was arraigned before City Council President AD Waildon. The incident centers on a found $8.40 check written by Mr Jones, which was cashed by G A Mangsil who claimed the name Wan Jones. The defendant faced a fine of 50 dollars or 150 days in jail.
News reports indicate Miss Williams of Headland was arrested after the discovery of an infant's body in a well. A coroner's inquest is held this afternoon as authorities identify the girl implicated in the alleged crime.
An Alabama resident touts Mayra Wonderful Stomach Remedy as delivering relief after a single dose. The testimonial describes improved eating, sleep, and comfort, with claims of widespread use and strong outcomes for chronic stomach issues.
The article argues farmers should sharply cut cotton acreage in 1915 to stabilize prices. It urges diversifying crops, boosting non cotton freight, and coordinating with merchants, bankers, and communities to reduce cotton plantings. It cites state conventions and the Mississippi Cotton Convention, proposing coordinated action and farm labor reallocation.
Disjointed notes reveal a plea for donations to a welfare fund for farmers facing hunger. The text references Thanksgiving and concern for those near starvation, though the exact details and names are unclear.
Mr. Davis advocates shifting focus from the Northwest to the South and Canada to diversify agriculture and immigration. He notes approximately 160,600 immigrants move from the United States to Northwest Canada and urges farmers to diversify to combat pests and improve conditions. He cites ongoing regional talks and a broader push for economic diversification and settlement in the West and beyond.
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