21 Oct 1914
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1914
Page
1
The Times correspondent reports in London that troops were moved to Nieuport after a German general reportedly killed himself. The British fleet operates with land forces to repel the attack on the French coast as unrest spreads.
An official statement from Vienne reports ongoing heavy fighting in Central Galacia with attacks advancing. Russian efforts to retake heights north of Lemberg are described as renewed, and Russians including a general are said to have been captured along with several machine guns. Austrians occupy Strydv after stout resistance.
Assistant Superintendent J A Bowdoin of the Atlantic Coast Line Railway was in Dothan yesterday after a likely conference in Savannah with road officials. The trip may relate to the dispute stirred by locals and the Dothan Chamber of Commerce over alleged highhanded railroad practices and the Alabama Railroad Commission regarding the Abbeville Dothan Bainbridge train plan. Public sentiment targeted both the railroad and commission amid mounting opposition.
The Coast Line secured the consent of the State Railroad Commission to proceed with the train, without consulting the views of the people of this section.
TRE RIGG Will Tishop, a resident in the northeastern town, sends a large sweet potato to The Eagle office. Dug about ten days ago, it weighs over one half pounds and shows cracks and curious shape. About 20 sweet potatoes may be shown at the Fair in Flushing, Holland, with German-held eastern end noted amid ongoing fighting.
In a letter to patrons Superintendent J B Brown urges pupils to study at home due to the fire at the High School. He notes cooperation of Board and teachers and outlines a plan where elementary morning and high school afternoon work continue with at home preparation to keep progress. emphasizes parental involvement.
W. M. Hunter and others seek to stop the City of Dothan from erecting a city hall on North Street. A temporary injunction order requires a bond of 7500 to be posted by November 2 or the writ becomes void. The matter moved through Alabama Supreme Court, with bond terms set at 7600 and a later 7500 bond offered, under law.
Dickinson conducted last night's services in a series at the Lafayette Avenue Methodist Church and will preach again tonight at 7 30. Services continue throughout the week at 7 40 each evening. The public is invited to attend.
An advertisement touts Dr. Masrow as a cure for headaches nervousness and eye trouble through scientific fitting with glasses. It notes over 22 years of experience and more than 40 000 examinations and fittings. Office hours Thursday Friday and Saturday at 11 East Main Street on the same floor.
Professor William Howard Taft, speaking at the American Bar Association’s annual session in Washington, praises President Wilson’s neutrality policy. He contrasts peaceful Montreal deliberations with today’s grave European bloodshed and urges an impartial, restrained U.S. stance to aid peace efforts. He warns against public editorial pressure and premature judgments in foreign affairs.
Four days remain before the South east Alabama Fair Association opens in Dothan with strong interest in horses, racing, motorcycles, archery, and educational exhibits. Organizers report many horses at the grounds, more stalls being built, and plans for Educational Day to boost attendance and teacher pay.
Fragmentary Oct 92 dispatch notes trout reports from Terlin suggesting the Warsaw population faces effects from approaching events. The exact details are unreadable, but the item references population impact and regional conditions.
Scattered notes describe imminent aerial attacks on London and Belgian cities. References mention Rotterdam and Amatore Jam funding German air activity, factory work and airship sheds in nondescript locations, with Belgian forces linked to the looming raid.
The text reports Superintendent McEachin stating there was no room to house men at the camps. It notes a nationwide visit by officials seeking work and mentions sentences to county roads for noncompliance, with reference to plans for labor and punishment.
Fragmentary report from Chicago notes persistent wet conditions and mentions detectives who have tried to hire Rowen. No further names or dates are provided.
An unclear Malvern Berlin item describes a parade with a mix of phrases about Ahern France and a school event. It mentions national songs, school colors, and scoring notes though details are garbled. The fragment references a Mural school and a likely competition with points unclear.
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