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19 Oct 1914
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1914
Page
1
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London reports the German force in France is eight miles from Dunkirk and preparations for a major assault are under way. An unofficial line says German troops near Dunkirk have been driven back twenty miles but another claim says they advance. Admiral Von Tirpitz’s Antwerp arrival fuels talk of an early attack on England. Reports mention German submarines and fortified weapons moving to Antwerp.
Petrograd reports the seventh week of fighting along the Vistula and Ban rivers with Austro German forces attacking Rusafen defenses. Attacks are repulsed with heavy losses as Ivangorod sees continued action and Russia is said to field about two and a half million troops on the front.
Montgomery Oct 19 Bubb Graves chairman of the Alabama Democratic Executive Committee appeals to Democratic Party leaders in cotton states to save farmers from ruin. He proposes a concerted party law with unified measures by legislatures to aid farmers nationwide.
Washington reports that William Willard, president of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, urged the Commerce Commission to approve a five percent rate increase. He argued wartime disruptions and Commission changes would worsen the crisis, asserting proposed adjustments would not address the current rail traffic conditions.
Minenola Long Island October 15 Mrs Florence Carmen appeared pale and calm as she entered the court today to face trial on unspecified charges. The proceedings opened with the defendant seated beside her counsel while spectators watched quietly.
Oct 19 report says Helgian army repulsed by French forces near Arras with 150 Jeiesman in court awaiting jury selection. Mrs Levine Tafley shot in her office. trial underway for shooting charge.
Manager Powell announces an 8 day program at the Palace of Arts featuring a reading by Jack London. The event covers his experiences and observations as the popular novelist presents selections from his works including Meycorn.
Elihu Root addresses the American Bar Association in Washington on October 20 urging reform of evidence rules to aid lay jurors. He criticizes excessive legislation and argues laws must reflect community needs and be accessible to ordinary people. He cites Southmayd as an example and stresses simplifying court procedure to deliver justice.
The Southeast Alabama Fair Association in Dothan announces opening next Monday with horse events and a poultry building contest. J W Davis of Valdonia Ga and trainer Hel Cushing enter horses. Performers arrive for Life of the free nets show featuring double trapeze and acrobat acts.
A church committee was named at Sunday service to appoint a pastor and promote church welfare. Members listed include L B Morgan Crown Jones NH McCallan W C Fritter H R McClintock J H Daniels JE Morgan and Miss Edyther Brown. The text also references editorial notes on lawyers and evidence without clear relevance.
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