09 Sep 1915
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1915
Page
1
Birmingham police report July 1924 shows August 1914 figures alongside 1915 and 1914 totals. Arrests for assault and battery, drunkenness, petty larceny and vagrancy differ, with a notable drop in overall arrests from 1887 to 1099 and a labor day related reduction.
Mise Lula Belle Russell offers $50 reward for information leading to conviction of men who broke the street right in front of her home and damaged her window on Tuesday night at Mt.
Benevolent Lodge 122 Knights of Pythias holds a regular meeting this evening at 8 o clock. All members urged to attend and welcome visiting Knights. Charles Roland C.
Bonham, the grocer, has moved into the store immediately at the rear of the aid Selz shop. JW Corner has moved into the store vacated by Mr Bonham.
Alabama lawmakers debated a move to change annual sessions to every two years with a constitutional amendment. The senate approved the measure after hours of discussion, noting it would affect future legislatures and not apply to the current one.
Fragmented OCR shows a chaotic note likely from Dothan about business activity. Mentions El tarsal seetirdas and foreign items for sale, hints at Mek enter daily pages, and references locals, population, and taxation concerns in a stray, garbled style.
A worker aboard a freight car on the Downt Line was struck yesterday and brought to the city in an ambulance after a rotary ship incident. He was placed in hospital and later reported to be improving though not fully recovered.
Debate over a measure echoed in strong terms as Senator Weath ern urged direct public ratification. The bill cleared 32 to 3 with Senators Lewis Miller and Thatch voting no, while Elka endorsed the proposal noting public trust in the legislature to meet every two years.
Montgomery September 8 The senate bill to prohibit cigarette sales in Alabama failed by 17 to 18 after a lengthy session. Amendments were offered to exclude minors and limit penalties, with discussions centering on enforcement and public health justifications. Further motions and tableings followed, leaving the measure unresolved.
Regular Fastern Star meeting set for Thursday at 8. The secretary requests those who have not paid dues to do so before September 3. Mele Lanse, secretary, issues the order from W M.
Lannie Cain and Myrtle Cain both appear in a short notice from Coverts stating they were present today. The item lists the family names and location without further details.
In Montgomery on Sept 8, debate centers on power to regulate telephone and telegraph rates. Mr Davis supports striking Shapiro amendment which would keep city control, while Shapiro argues original bill assigns authority to the railroad commission. Birmingham debate cited as example, referendum rights sparking urging or opposing actions. Governor to send investigators to study the matter as voting and amendments delay further action.
After a previous session, the new County Board of Revenue plans a called meeting again near Wednesday. Expected topics of importance will be discussed, including the heart and aims of the board’s work.
Rev. Robert Campbell of the Presbyterian Church traveled to Columbia to pay a seal visit to Presbyterians there. He was accompanied by W.A. Haden, clerk of the church cart.
The Circle Three of the Wuling Workers at the First Baptist church will meet this afternoon at 4:00 with Mrs J M Smell on South St Andrews street. A full attendance is requested. JW Trawick a prosperous farmer from near Malvern was here today with Bil Fowler and son Lyt on. Fresh fish, cooked or raw, at Stephens restaurant.
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