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The Dothan Eagle editor and proprietor WT Krall is listed, with post office entry and mailing rate details for the 1905 issue dated Saturday October 7.
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1905
Page
4
Tribune Meeting Continues Amid Fever Talk
At press time no one is named to succeed Mr. Clayton, yet the Tribune meeting persists. The piece hints that during a fever scare in New Orleans the silentists might shift their stance on yellow fever.
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Acceed
Clayton
Tribune Mtg
New Orleans
Weather Sentiments Slow Fever Fears As Cold Nears
An old brief notes yellow fever wanes with cold weather approaching and mentions leadership by Roosevelt and efforts to curb mosquito transmission. The passage hints at reduced disease spread due to lower temperatures and ongoing public health messaging.
Dothan Earns Mocking Curses Yet Keeps Busier Image
The city endures harsh jokes about being a dead town and poor sales, yet commerce remains active and residents keep a resilient outlook amid ridicule.
Georgia Gubernatorial Campaign Sparks Light News Reading
Atlanta readers drift to other headlines as gubernatorial accusations wane and unrelated items fill front pages.
Georgia Governor Candidates Cast Wide Early Net
The speaker urges Mr. Comer and others considering runs to reveal plans now, arguing many contenders already lead in timing compared to Georgia gubernatorial hopefuls and should disclose their intentions sooner.
Dothan Boom Seen As The Largest Yet In Town History
One of Dothan's oldest citizens, who once owned most of the land where the town now sits, asserts the present boom is bigger and more substantial than any prior period, signaling a major growth era for the city.
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Dothan
Roosevelt Passes Dothan Delighted Sight Sees Delighted Train
Roosevelt is expected to pass through Dothan with only a brief stop. If the train would be delayed for a few sightseers, organizers plan to hold it for daytime viewing.
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Roosevelt
Dothan
We need a union depot to share the new road
Citizens urge partnership to construct a union depot adjacent to the new road. They favor adding two more pads to allow all trains to access a single shed and stay dry.
Dothan Eagle Endorses M Espy of Houston for Lieutenant
The Dothan Eagle endorses M Espy of Houston for lieutenant. Espy, a former member of a constitutional convention, is praised as a strong, honest, conscientious man. He enjoys popular support across southeast Alabama per the Montgomery Journal.
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The
Dothan Eagle
M. Espy
Houston
Leutenant Tor
Espy
Alabama
Montgomery Journal
Four and Five Story Buildings Rise With Freight Rates
From the present outlook, another railroad will soon start to do more than expected, bringing us four. If freight rates adjust, look for four and five story buildings and a surge in jobbing business unlike any local area.
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Dothan
Fragmented overheard chat hints at political maneuvering
An informal, unclear transcript fragment suggests potential influence on elections and editorial stance. It mentions an individual named De Head and an auditor, with remarks about support from "the people" and a colonel figure. The text lacks clear facts or events.
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Pie
Paper Lineup Sets Tone for Clayton Campaign Fight
In a measured strategy, campaigns delay their strongest moves while Clayton faces a single vocal paper. The team plans to let modest hits roll out, reserving the main push for later clashes in the political battle.
Graves Announces Senate Candidacy in Georgia Race
John Temple Graves, editor of the Atlanta News, announces his bid for the United States Senate to succeed Hon. A. D. Bacon. The message invites other Georgia editors to step forward and declare their candidacy for the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Temple Graves
Vedi
Atlanta News
United States
A. D. Bacon
Georgia
New Orleans Welcomes Roosevelt and Fever Controversy
The article argues New Orleans should have invited President Roosevelt earlier. It worries that by his arrival there may be no active yellow fever cases left to show him, praising the President's habit of directly confronting danger and leading from the front.
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Roosevelt
Greene and Gaynor Likely to Visit Georgia After Canada
Mess Greene and Gaynor, noted citizens, have spent time in Canada and plan to return to the United States. They may visit friends in Georgia and possibly tour the federal prison to observe Uncle Sam's southern institutions.
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Mess. Greene and
Gaynor
Canada
Georgia
Uncle Saim
Call for a stronger candidate to replace Clayton in Congress
The writer argues that the district needs a man who can better serve the people than the current congressman, criticizing Clayton for limited impact and reliance on small matters. They expect a stronger candidate with real chances to act, not merely a garden seed department representative or a record of minor votes.
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Clayton
Garden Seed Department
Espy Seen as Strong Lieutenant Governor Candidate
No opposition to T. M. Espy for Lieutenant Governor of Alabama. The writer believes the state will unite to honor a Wiregrass man from Houston County. Espy is described as an able lawyer and public servant likely to win if he consents to run.
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T. M. Espy
Alabama
Houston
Espy
Reflections on County Officials and Public Accountability
A reader letter argues for strong oversight of county executives including probate, tax collector, and treasurer through state audits. It warns that County Commissioners, who handle most funds, act with unusual independence and questions who oversees their accounts.
Publicity and accountability in official expenditures urged
The writer stresses public access to monthly meetings and semiannual reports to judge expenditures and curb extravagance. Publicity is seen as a moral check for nations and counties, with a call to amend laws if needed. A county attorney is suggested to safeguard railroad towns and broader interests.
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Alabama
Young Man Arrested for Theft of Securities in Wall Street
Harry A. Leonard, 24, a transfer clerk at Hall & Stieglitz, confessed to stealing securities valued at 359000 from National City bank via a forged check. He was arrested as he left his home for church after police questioned him. a full signed confession followed. The case involves fraud by a trusted broker’s clerk, with authorities recovering most of the stolen securities.
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New York
Joan McCauley
Longman
National City Bank
McCauley
Detective Bureau
Pearl & Co
Wall Street
Harry A. Leonard
Hall & Stieglitz, Wrokers
Broad Street
McCarthy
Bhmose
Hetails
Mc. Dunley
Potatoes grown in stacked layers claim at Fair
At the county fair in Great Falls Montana C D Darst unveils a new process for producing potatoes in two to three months by layering potatoes in a boat foot square box with alternating layers of Darst's preparation and potatoes. He says the box can be built taller and still yield market potatoes year round.
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Montana
Great Falls
Mont
Sauey
C. D. Darst
Darst
King Severely Censured by Hungarian Leaders
The executive committee of Hungarian coalition parties in Buda Pest passed a severe censure of King Emperor Charles and his advisors. The resolution expresses deep regret that the king did not heed Vienna summoned statesmen who represent the Hungarian parliament and lead the nation in public affairs.
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Buda
Pest
Hungary
Vienna
Charged with Killing Sister in Virginia
Richmond report says 8 year old Jimmie Epps and his mother are jailed in Williamsboro Virginia charged with the death of 6 year old Matilla Epps. The boy allegedly beat her with a prick and says his mother urged the beating. physicians cite a skull fracture as the fatal injury.
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Richmond
Jimmie Epps
Williamsboro
Matilla
King Alfonso to Wed in May 1906 Match with Battenburg Princess
A Madrid dispatch reports King Alfonso of Spain will marry May 17 1906 to Princess Ana Battenburg niece of King Edward VII. An official betrothal announcement is expected soon.
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New York
Madrid
Alfonso
Spain
Ana
Battenburg
Prince Henry of
Daughter of Miser Told Her Where the Wealth Was
The disappearance of eleven thousand dollars from a crock owned by painter Schmitz is cleared. His daughter Louisa disclosed the hiding place to Edward Corde under threats and was later abused, leading to her confession. Cordeo is jailed pending investigation.
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Miser
San Francisco
Schmitz
O'Farrell
Miss Louisa
Edward Corde
Miss Schmitz
Cordero
Insurance 'costly new business' seen as scandal signal
John T. Rogers of the investigating committee warns Binghamton that the coming week will reveal more on the insurance developments. He says large companies paid heavily for new business, a trend that could be key to solving the problem, with hearings wrapping up by January 15.
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Binghamton
N. Y
Giyman John T. Rogers
Cance
Roblem
Gia Lanes and Small
Detroit man dies by aconite dose after quarrel with sweetheart
Robert Cameron of Euclid Heights Cleveland is said to have operated a garage in Washington or nearby. He died today by ingesting aconite after a dispute with his sweetheart. Notes on his person mention drink and a wish for divine curse on the one who left him.
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Detroit
Mich
Robert Cameron
Euclid Heights
Clevell
Washington
River Reopens for Navigation on Chattahoochee River
The Chattahoochee River in Columbus Georgia has recovered from recent rains and boating resumes with regular steamboat service restored after only a brief interruption. Local operal manufacturing industries report minimal disruption during the river’s low period.
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Columbus
Also Mentioned on This Page
WT. Krall
Ala
Atlanta
Mr. Comer
Uents
Gotham
Sor
WY Bell
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