Bowdoin Officials Debate Rail Line Permissions
A debate unfolds over rail line permissions between Bainbridge and Dothan with Bowdoin and Trainmaster Black claiming conflicting reports on Railroad Commission approval. The issue concerns potential discontinuation and Georgia state line routing affecting inbound freight for Dothan merchants.
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Batnbridge
Bowdoin
Railroad Commission
Bainbridge
Jana
Georgia State Inc
Fair exhibits urged early for big event
Notice outlines exhibit schedules for Wweddeat Porter and Secretary Bend Thomas, with departments opening on Oct 18 for Ladies Poultry Livestock and Agricultural Building. Attendance Day planned, with Arch union leader speaking in Greenville and a federal case expected in Montgomery later this week.
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TRAC
Madama
Thomas
Wotauken
Fimalerete
Oscar W
Greenville
Tate
Nat
Montgomery
Ala
Brickell
Ant Martin
Wanhington
Sion
Alabama
May Heads Democratic Ticket in Dothan Primary
A petition to place John A. May on the sheriff ticket was filed with Probate Judge Crawford. May led Butler 1040 to 863 in the Democratic primary, gaining the party nomination under the plurality system. The article lists numerous city officials and supporters.
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Democratic Party
Justice of the Peace
Thomed W. Butler
Sharif
Heuelon County
John al .May
Sheriff
Acc
Crawford
Pfiteary
John AL “May
T. W. Hatter
Paletig
Whr
Ners Eral
Aheritt
Plas
May
Germans Still Hammering At Allies Left On May Day
Front reports heavy German artillery and ground attacks along the Allied left flank on May 1. Assaults are said to be concentrated between Alert and Arran and between Roya and Lassigney as night battles and bombardment continue.
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Allert
Arran
Betwen Roya
Lassigney
Santry Attucka
Grave Border Crisis Reported On Mexican Frontier
The report notes a grave situation on the Mexican border with references to government officials and border protection. Wording indicates concern over potential exits or escape routes and mentions security leaders and protective measures.
Report On Cotton Consumed During September
In September, cotton consumption was recorded with figures indicating total bales and key buyers. The report lists quantities and parties involved, noting quantities against expected demand and referencing warehouse and port activity.
All Allied Left Wing Gains Reported Amid War News
A translated wartime update claims marked gains by the Allied left wing in Indientet as the Reighm pawn Yures shifts. The statement also notes progress at canter and confirms continued Allied advance in Belgian theatres with no new developments on the right.
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Yures
Lie
Canter
Ypre
Fear Germans Will Reinforce Rebellious Boers
Cauvtown South Africa Ovi 14 We is feore the rebelliona ow r rogue quiler ol Morit will b e heavily reinforeed by German aym pathizers outeide of t 1 army Boor wderd deshire Moritz is a traitor Wiley powerrunner bh receiving many pleadpes of support. Moo CTlerrington of Pothan Rt G was im lowe 1 Yo and sanscrib gle od to the Weekly GERMAN Mi TH Ta
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Cauvtown
South Africa
Quiler
Morit
Boor
Deshire
Moritz
Wiley
Unclear European War Note and Local Ad Fragments
Fragmentary report mentions a German minister possibly saving Lisbon and notes about dry cleaning and laundry services in Dothan. Also references a claim Ostend not captured and a London Ontario admiralty notice with garbled text. Readable entities include Lisbon, Germany, Dothan, London Ontario.
Market Run Opens in New York Exchange
The report notes a market run starting today in New York's Exchange with mixed activity and a variable tone as trading begins amid interest in wine shares and local stocks.
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New York
Ort
Eneu Mickel
Bloek Exchange
Elon
Unscrambled fragment hints at historic event
OCR fragment shows names and phrases but is partial and unclear. It appears to reference a front, chase or event with French terms and multiple proper nouns, but lacks coherent details to identify date, place, or outcome.
Loss of Pallada Cruiser Leaves 29 Officers and 450 Men Missing
Petrograd reports the cruiser Pallada sunk in the Baltic by a German submarine. Official statement says 29 officers and 450 men were lost, with additional details noting two German submarines involved in the action.
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Petrograd
Pallads
Baltic Sea
Portugal declares war on Germany
Madrid October 14 A news agency dispatch says Portugal has declared war on Germany with official confirmation expected shortly.
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Madrid
Get
Wexpateh
Vashon
Portugal
Rmany
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Chamber of Commerce of Commerce
Mnacas al Hall
Midis Wert
Smatemoent
Worris Black
Re‘wrres
Rail Commission of Alabama
Atlantic
Count Ling Permiste
Kainbridge
Abbeville
Mr. Bowdoin
Dothan
Lus
Atlantic Coast Line
Duthan
Mr. Howdoin
Mr. Blair
Kennedy
Wreddeat Porter and
Secrary Bend
Thomas Braver
Mr. Cumble
the Publicity Department
One
Oman
Rehubbters
Fair Management
Claima Peonage
Jobe Bartescore
Falece
Boston Braves
Nowalane
Ler
Muay
Ter
A. C. Crawford
George Leute
Mr Butter
Justice Matlar
Frank Melvin
J. T. Quattiohanm
Wood. Warrick
J. K. Kenwell
Newton
C. BS. Steeven
A.D. Whiddon
Joh Maken
Dan Haker
E. C. B7ell8
C. J. Holling
Folks
K. Ww. Watson
Convicta
Morrow
Ruston
Mase
Mobia Americana
Nemen
Ug Far
Alles Wwf
Knig Vest Wing
Ia Ik Saa Teenasss
Wanhlington
Severnor
Walir
Urrisua
Rizantine
Ane
Murow & Onix
Ev Comient
Tein Orang Bales
Raanatabstirisn
Pdaita Wells
Moo
Ctlerrington
Pothan
Lowe
Sanscrib
Porty
Lisbon
Ostend
London
Ont
the Admiralty
Belfort
Herlin Mynhe
Carmen
Bromrhig
Betiom Helter
Leon
Witell
Ant
Himitas
Turslans
Vienna
Tec Tt
Ballelana
Lamsburg
Espiiad
Y Asean
Murhow
Nix
Germany
Palace
Deveaux
Joe
Piayers
William Farnum
David Corson
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