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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1935
Page
6
In 1914 Dothan officials allegedly secured a 10 percent rebate on a flat motor driven fire truck. Mayor Baker arranged for rebate checks to be sent to him, and later deposited a truck company check with school funds, a practice recalled by former Mayor J C Exell in 1935.
A tribute by W I Tee outlines Dothan's development through the efforts of key lawyers. It highlights T M Espy Byrd Farmer Henry A Pearce Albert E L Peco L L Lee A E Pace and others for civic leadership, judicial service, and cultural influence shaping the Wiregrass city over decades, noting their roles from constitutional talks to education and church life.
The article lists members and non members of the bar association in Dothan during its 50 years of incorporation. It notes names such as O. L. Tompkins F. M. Gaines L. A. Farmer AK. Merrill C. M. Dunn and many others while referencing Judge D. C. Halstead and Judge A. Pearce. It describes tensions among lawyers and mentions historical figures including Houston’s first circuit magistrate and the Sentinel publisher.
A recollection of the 1885 Christmas Eve clash in Dothan when Mayor Connelly was struck by Taylor and the marshal’s arm was broken. The episode helped shape local politics as a recurring tradition of public figures fighting, fines and a history of rugged, informal justice. The piece links this event to later political skirmishes and notes Connelly’s resignation and move to Texas. Also briefly mentions a Boston digression about Cambridge manufacturers making fastenings from lobster and crab parts.
Despite long memory of its high pace, the Bead Mule Company in Dothan continued operation under manager John Randers, sustaining activity in a challenging period.
A 15 year old boy posing as a woman named Mary Cederholm evaded jail gender rules. He entered the women's quarters, asked for transfer to the men’s section, and was held on petty theft charges. The incident highlights mis identification and jail policy issues. The Home at Emory College in Oxford Georgia is noted for its historical occupancy by seven college presidents.
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