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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1908
Page
2
A fragmentary wartime era notice mentions telephones and subscription rates, with weather hints and political rhetoric about party power. The legible parts reference telegraph and post office services, plus a warning about political outcomes and national division regarding party influence.
A heated editorial attacks Taft and Republican policy in the South, arguing for immediate desegregation in Ohio and nationwide schools. It urges voters to oppose Taft, linking his stance to equal seating, shared hotels, and school integration, and frames the GOP as defending segregation in practice during a presidential election.
A terse call urges Republicans to join in, get in, and be counted, while Democrats are urged to stand up for their party amid a contentious white man’s party backdrop. The text frames party loyalty as essential and contrasts Republican vigor with a warning against Democratic dominance.
Sertowary Cat Sam Dunwoody left four dollars for his Ida plantation Friday morning and faced a violent encounter that evening when a Negro worker attacked him from behind with a knife. The blow severed the jugular region and cut a seven inch neck-gash though the neck vein remained intact. Reports say he is improving. The assailant had not been captured. Mrs E Quillen of Prey departed after visiting Abe Mies Mcfennan and her aunts.
Frank Oliver died this morning at his grandmother's house in Abbeville from consumption. The 41 year old was a local figure known in Dothan yesterday where Mr Geneva Anan, a Montgomery Advertiser staffer, is tied to his story through recent reporting.
A year ago last Wednesday the Knickerbocker Bank of New York and fifteen others failed, triggering a nationwide panic. All have since reopened, paying depositors in full except one bank that has paid 113 percent and will resolve an additional 7 percent payment this week.
Judge Carmicheel a long prominent Alabama figure dies at his Ozark home after a period of illness. He served as probate official of Dade County, state auditor, circuit judge, and on the board of convict inspectors. He was a Confederate veteran and father to Archie Carmichel speaker, Charlie Cartolchacl, Malenius Carmichael, and Mrs WH Simmons. Services set for Wednesday in Ozark.
Yesterday in the city Mr Coolidge Buidesnaw married Miss Lona Kornesss in an afternoon ceremony. The rite was performed by Fear W of Baxley at his residence.
Fragmented OCR text references Potts and Fagle Hite, a Saturday payment, and ongoing discussion about origin beliefs. The passage is garbled and contains stray phrases about Iran and a Route 6 resident A A. Puller, with unclear context or coherent event.
The lyceum management requests ladies to remove hats tomorrow at the Edwin R Weeks event. A courteous suggestion aims to ensure clear viewing and comfort for all patrons.
Thys to notify the public that the firm of Smith and Black dissolves this day and H G Smith will continue the business producing all liabilities of said firm All accounts due and firm are payable to HG Smith Dated this 28th October 1908 Metehor A Black Hugh Smith
The seller announces favorable price dips and urges buyers to act quickly, claiming prices have reached a historic low and that this is the best time to purchase real estate.
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