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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1914
Page
1
The report claims a decisive action near Lille on the western front with the capture of a French system and repulse of Allied assaults. It notes heavy losses and asserts immediate effects on the battle line as Sarthers movement advances toward the Olve river after bartl ing.
Petrograd reports Germans are a few miles from Warsaw after failed push between Prokow and Blonie. Prisoner documents show German confidence fighting south of Przemysl for six days with Silesian troops showing bravery. Heavy clashes south of Preemys for six days with Austrian losses. Thousands of prisoners taken.
Arnold a former rural letter carrier of Route 1 Headland faced trial on embezzlement charges. Prosecutors alleged he diverted money orders and kept funds, while defense argued insanity at the time. The jury failed to reach a verdict and a mistrial was declared as witnesses testified about the defendant’s late relative in an asylum.
Mineola Long Island October 22 A crowded courtroom heard Tramp Farrell testify in cross examination as the defense prepared to prove that a man killed Mrs Bailey while the state rested. Mrs Carmen appeared bright and cheerful as the trial progressed.
A citizen calls for repairs on South Fontes South Alice and South Lene streets citing broken bridges ditches and gullies. The complaint describes the routes as topsy turvy and unsafe for travel.
In Alabama, work on a new Catholic church at the Main and Oates streets site started under contractors Brown and Flowers. A bankruptcy notice in the Southern District of Alabama lists A. F. Bidquefield as bankrupt with an auction of a Toneton storehouse ware inventory valued at $1,996.82 set for November 2, 1914.
Washington October 22 with adjournment by tonight both chambers moved to the conference report on the war tax bill for final passage leaders for cotton relief legislation have abandoned hope. The measure would raise ninety trillion dollars annually rather than the original one hundred and five millions. The change came from reducing beer tax from a dollar seventy to one dollar and a half and removing the five cent tax on rectified spirits. House opened tax bill 126 to 52.
W F Gregory a longtime Dothan resident and original signer of the 1885 petition for town incorporation died after a long illness. Funeral services are set for this afternoon at 5:60 oclock at local churches with burial in the city cemetery. He was born January 4 1849 in Clayton and survived by his wife and several children.
New York Oct 22 Connie Mack will set manage the Athletics next year, according to a report here. Mr Mac Gillucuddy, fifty four years of age and anxious to retire from active management. He will probably become president of the club.
Paris reports a three o clock official statement describing continued German assaults around Dixmunde Warneton and surrounding areas. It notes some attacks repulsed and partial artillery fire. The text mentions a slight Allied advance in the Argonne and Woëvre regions.
In a 1916 outlook, DINGGAR, director of the Alabama Experiment Station, argues reducing cotton acreage is preferable to a price collapse. He urges halving 1915 cotton area, shifting to oats and other crops, with oats identified as a key substitute, to ensure future cotton demand and stabilize production.
The United States demanded immediate release of the tank steamer Brindelia seized by Britain. Meanwhile Britain released the tank steamer Rockefeller after earlier presentations. W F Oakley and family from Columbia travelled to Dothan.
Seymour, formerly of Da then, was tried in the United States court here. He pleaded not guilty as experts testified on handwriting while witnesses defended his good reputation. The letter urged a Panama City money drop with threats of killing if not paid. Authorities investigated after the alleged demand.
A Venice dispatch reports Italian troops have been landed at Avalona, with confirmation from London dated October 22. The terse bulletin notes military movements and references ongoing operations in the area, signaling a shift in regional posture amid the broader conflict.
UNTER WITHDRAWs and eight citizens had sued to stop the city from building the new auditorium on the old city site but have withdrawn from action. M J Thurman of Abbeville visited the Granberry family on South Fonter Street and will stay over for a plan next week. J I Boon of Greenwood was here yesterday while Morgan A Jobanon, formerly of Dothan, now lives with Webb, appeared in court.
The City Improvement Club will meet Saturday at three o'clock at the home of Mrs J Crawford. Full attendance desired by the club.
London reports from French and Belgian sources indicate steady Allied advances in France as German attacks in the Helgi theatre were repulsed, with observers noting improving momentum for Allied forces.
New York Oct 22 Frank G Menke reports Giants manager John McGraw plans to retain most of the 1914 regulars under two-year contracts, resisting sales or releases. He cites loyalty to players like Marquard Demaree and others, and notes reluctance to rebuild with untested figures as caution for 1915.
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