Dothan Water Works Era and Local Leaders
A historical sketch reviews Dothan's 1896 water works adoption, Mayor Jim Young, early dispensary era, and Dr. J. R. G. Howell’s 1898 mayoralty. It also covers a lengthy debate on Louisville & Nashville Railway influence, Alabama rail policy from 1861 to 1906, and implications for capital, development, and private property rights.
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Dothan
Jim Young
Wire-Grays Sistings
T. E. Williams
Europe
Iskey
Alabama
Tillman
Bank ad and local business moves in Dothan notice
The piece recalls Mr. Folks bidding five dollars for the lot of the present Baptist church site on South St Andrews. Parker and Ezelle plan to occupy the former theater building for a tailor shop and haberdashery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Parker & Ezelle
Theatorium
Railroad influence letters to Governor Comer in 1907 Alabama
M H Smith protests Governor Comer plan for an extra session on November 7. He argues railroads, led by Louisville and Nashville, deserve hearing and protection from potentially unjust legislation. He accuses officials of intimidation and seeks fair consideration for Alabama rail interests alongside farmers and manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville & Nashvill Railroad Company
Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company
Louisville & Nashvvile
Als’ Ama
Watts
Jewis
Alabama
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ross
Louisville & Nashville
Louisville
B. B. Comer
State of Alabama
Montgomery
Ala
Louisville & Nashvill
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. R. G. Howell
Dale County
Echo
Howell
Houston National Bank
South
Georgia
Alabama Railroad Commission
L. & N. Railroad Co
Carl
Fortune
The
Dothan National Bank
M. H. Smith
Iee
Guanoga Goothan
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