19 Oct 1915
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1915
Page
1
Residents rally behind a cleanup effort in Dothan Alabama as thousands prepare for an annual exhibition. Local boosters cite needs to curb high costs and improve streets while organizers promise a week of events.
C J Barber’s resignation as fire chief was accepted by the city council amid no stated cause. Clem Ezell cited salary as a factor in the move, though Barber’s tenure was described as satisfactory. Barber, who joined Dothan’s department about a year ago, previously served in Ciudad Gi. A street name petition for Casey Street was shelved for now. Residents seek to change the name citing objections. Also at the meeting S Thorseman of East Main urged reinstallation of his water meter and Lisenby requested sidewalk measures near the federal building.
General Manager R. A. McTyer of the Atlanta and St. Andrews Bay Railway, recently visiting Entaula and Atiar, is expected to return to Dothan tonight. He is accompanied by Mrs. McTyer.
Edward Taubman of Aberdeen D D Sovereign Grand Inspector General of the Southern Jurisdiction of Scottish Rite Free Masonry died in a Washington hospital after a stroke of paralysis. He was in town for the dedication of a new Masonic Temple and was stricken Saturday night.
The Alabama Printing Company undergoes a dissolution with J J Vaughn purchasing all interests from FB H Martin. Vaughn will lead the business starting January 1, 1916, while Martin remains manager until then. The split results from mutual business reasons and Vaughn’s prior role at Dothan Guan Company concludes at year end.
A Dothan reader shares relief after using Boas Kidney Pills for kidney related backache. The testimonial cites dizziness and blurred vision before treatment, then says the pain subsided after a short course and the user could resume daily activities. The ad notes where to buy Deans Kidney Pills from Proctor Milton Co.
Mike Saliba buys the Doo Tho Cafe furnishings on East Main Street and plans to reopen the establishment. He notes the purchase price at 174 dollars, despite reports that the outfit may be incomplete. Saliba, a known cafe man, expects good business.
The fair prepares for opening with rapid progress in horse racing entries led by Secretary F Chonan. Horses Tunzy Van Toby Anshen son and others from Perry Henderson Troy join the lineup as Dr. Joiner Guntersville plans seven entries. Merchants build booths as interest grows in livestock poultry and other exhibits.
Charleston scene as state guardsmen assist civil officers in an inquest into the death of Sadney J. Cohen shot during Friday’s fighting. Coroners and guards surveil the Smithing Coroner John G. Mangfield area as four suspects face murder, conspiracy, assault charges while others held on concealed weapon counts.
Two men discover two sacks and a basket in an old field near East Newton Street. Local residents and Copeland suspect a theft, uncovering gear including eyeglasses and hardware. The case becomes a morning mystery as investigators search Main Street and nearby homes while a chorus of sorrow rises from a hen house.
About thirty five feet of the Atlantic and St Andrews Railways trestle near Cotten dale Florida burned Sunday in what authorities suspect was arson. A section of the trestle had already burned weeks earlier in unclear circumstances.
John M. Odom leaves for Montgomery to attend a conference of county superintendents from across the state aimed at clarifying the new school laws. Plans were discussed for organizing a Southeast Alabama county superintendents club to aid the educational movement.
The dissolution notice states that the partnerships of a Vieugho and FUL Martin under the Alabama Printing Company name are dissolved. J. t Vaughn has purchased all interests and liabilities, taking over all assets, debts, and evidences of debt as of October 19 1915. The parties listed include F H Martins and others.
An old advertisement extols Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a trusted household remedy for women. It emphasizes natural ingredients from field herbs and claims safety with no narcotics or harmful drugs.
The Rome correspondent Halinna reports that Italy’s cooperation with its allies in the Balkans is now absolutely assured. The plan likely starts with naval action in the Aegean, signaling a coordinated campaign and regional involvement.
A dispatch to The Exchange Telegraph reports the occupation of Strunitua by Al-Has. The message notes Allied troops advancing and artillery units in action. Allied soldiers are said to be serving in the Aegean near the Bulgarian port of Dede aghatch.
Cited dispatches report Bulgaria planning to disrupt the railway between Saloniki and Nish by advancing toward the border at Vranje. The Serbian town near the border was identified as the point where the line approaches Bulgaria, with warnings of possible actions affecting the rail link.
A damaged fragment notes a naval transmission from Lonulon or Ort with LOA meter measurements. It mentions attacks delivered by the Aintr Montenesritt and a reference to Cottinge and Monte in October.
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