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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1905
Page
5
Postal entry from Déathan Alabama listing second class mail rate one year for one dollar dated Saturday October 21 1905. The prose quips mention high rollers low wallowers and a farewell to Miss Stegomyla with a playful Mr President remark. The text notes the railroad rate question and race question as matters to be settled.
A sharp remark laments the difficulty of a man seeking office who cannot find supporters to back him up. The speaker notes the absence of allies as the greatest obstacle to his candidacy.
A report notes protest leaders demand the president delay passage by sticking his head out, threatening to impede the president's train if a head exposure pledge is not honored. The exchange signals tense show of force tied to protective posture and security measures.
Next year promises a strong political year with rumblings from perspectives that have been interviewed on the political situation.
The fund plans to add a modest payment to a widow whose husband earned praise by running a newspaper without incurring offense. The honoree’s contribution highlights the program’s goal of recognizing public service and preventing hardship after a hero’s deeds.
The article notes that two prominent men may reveal more about each other as Georgia governor candidates are pressed for time and may need to extend questioning beyond current limits.
The article notes Dr White’s expectation to eradicate fever before winter and hopes for timely approval to act without waiting for cold weather. It suggests improvising measures to allow President Roosevelt’s train a brief stop in Dothan for fresh air. Chief Dispatcher Tom Hansell of the Coast Line is mentioned as needing an excused hot box or similar device.
The Morse school Telegraphy has advertised in nearly every Alabama paper but now fails to pay or respond to mailed bills. Readers are warned to beware of those who authorize insertions at regular rates without confirming their mailing charges.
A reader recalls a man who drives through a crowded street leaves his team in the wagon and spends long in a store. The piece warns of danger to children after runaways occur daily in Dothan and urges guardianship filings to protect them.
The passage notes reactions to gifts sent from the Orient and mentions Mr. Roosevelt affirming that the recipient must pay duty like any American. It portrays public approval of his stance and the social context of repayment and gifts.
The event, promoted by Mess B. G. Farmer and G. H. Malone, is set for next Saturday the 28th at the new courthouse. Citizens of Houston County are urged to attend and join in the old time songs, with Mr Malone noted for fine listening and Mr Farmer for strong singing.
The passage condemns fence sitters and dual indecision, urging readers to choose a side and act with independence. It argues that indifference yields no victories and praises men who adopt firm convictions, even at the cost of defeat, to uphold right over expediency.
A critic laments editors who curry favor with power and avoid bold truth. He rails against conservative coverage of outrages, trusts, and political bosses, arguing real journalism must challenge wrongs despite backlash.
The Thrasher Hotel sale to Mr. Mullens of Marianna marks a historic change in Dothan enterprises as Uncle John retires after years of service. In Montgomery, Capt. E F Baber Jr is chosen City Recorder, noted as a prominent lawyer and commander of the Montgomery Blues, with family ties to Dothan.
The record shows a chancery notice in Dothan Alabama requiring L A Heath to answer by December 11 1905 with potential decree pro confesso if she fails. The affidavit states Heath is a non resident of Alabama. Also mentions Cunliffe missing employee theories and a bank safe for sale along with currency bureau certification for Third National Bank of Dothan.
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