25 Nov 1905
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1905
Page
1
A muddled note highlights Canada buying a claim to the Arctic and Peary possibly racing there first. It jokes about imagination, bones, money, and sleight of hand turning funds into oats, not a serious report.
Fragmented humorous essay on philosophy explores how people relate to money and fairness. The piece highlights how advantage affects justice and how social standing can hinge on wealth.
New York and New Orleans reports show cotton futures rallying after an initial drop. March and May contracts saw heavy buying, with prices up 22 to 24 points from the lows and new seasonal highs forecast, while spot cotton stayed steady at about 11.75 to 12.00 cents.
A new-born white baby was found in a sewer on Waite Hall Street between Humphries Street and Stewart Avenue near the EFG Willingham Co. lumber yard. Discovered early Thursday by a sewer cleaner, the infant appeared born only hours earlier and was wrapped in cloth. Police were notified and are investigating the mysterious placement.
The United States army transport Buford arrived in San Francisco three days overdue from Manila after heavy seas. On board were 78 cabin passengers, thirteen steerage passengers, and a battalion of the Fourteenth Cavalry.
A receiver was appointed in the circuit court for the Commonwealth Mexican Plantation Association. Liabilities total about 670133, assets about 105000, with property in Mexico purchased for 40000. Other holdings raise total assets to 195140. The bill says outstanding obligations exceed 590000 and no cash is available to meet them.
Reports from Victoria B C dated November 24 recount William J Bryan in Japan seeking to buy a war stool heirloom tied to ancient Shinto rituals. Japanese papers claim the stool, sacred to the Ozawa wara family, was refused sale after Bryan asked to sit on it for omen. The chair was later returned to Tokio officials with a note that Bryan had no idea of its sacred status.
The New York City Club plans a dinner next Tuesday to unite reform victors from the recent election. Speakers include District Attorney Jerome Mayor Tom Johnson of Cleveland Senator-elect Colby of New Jersey and likely Mayor Weaver of Philadelphia.
News from Victoria B C dated November reports preparations for celebrating the return of Japanese armies from Manchuria. The Shawmut notes Major General Sako and the Tumen army landing at Ujina amid great acclaim, with 96 transports at Daihen awaiting further troops. Traffic on Japanese railways halted as plans unfold for a rapid display. Officers including major generals will travel to Tokyo for an audience with the emperor. Mecha nica of Yoho vata erect a $6009 arch at the railway station in honor of the troops.
The Chesapeake and Ohio transfer barge with ix joade cars sank on the Ohio River this morning. The steamer Bob Ballard had a narrow escape. Lass estimated at $16,000. A Tokio dispatch reports a Seoul message that Marquis Ito was slightly injured by a stone thrown by a party of disorderly Koreans Wednesday night.
FE A Calvin of Fort Worth representing the Farmers Educational and Co-Operative Union of America told the AFL convention that a resolution records members for exclusive purchase of union made goods and that the farmers aim to curb cotton speculation by cooperating with organized labor. He said southern farmers back movements aiding their interests and extended fraternal greetings.
About 200 British seamen from Prince Louis of Hattenburg’s squadron were stranded in New York as the fleet prepared to sail. Many who had left their ships were denied reboarding and wept, some resorting to immigration authorities for return to England. Commissioner Wathernwald announced a $2 per sailor fine for the fleet for those left ashore.
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