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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1913
Page
1
The United States Internal Revenue Office in Birmingham issued six retail liquor licenses to Dothan residents and one to a holder in Ashford for Houston County in August. Licensees include Brown of Dothan and others listed with varied affiliations and establishments.
Typhoid fever claimed the life of A B Amaker after a thirty six day illness in Brundidge. He was about forty five, married to My? Amaker, and was brother in law to Md Pattergow and Mrs Poll Skelton. He had twelve other relatives in North Care Indole and east of the acid plebt in Dothan.
The Empire Theatre offers a today performance featuring a well known actor. John, author of Wonten the Billy Box, struggles with women’s sighs but discovers Folten are not as weak as they seem through peculiar events.
The readable fragment mentions Von Hinbard's Ola and a caption about rent weather life and pictures, suggesting a local scene or humorous note. Details are limited but centers on place names and a visual or captioned image.
Ambiguous OCR fragment mentions Peeeerroayn tribes and a reference to Finpine. No clear event or details emerge.
A passenger train wreck occurred when a central passenger car and baggage car derailed after a wire broke near the aid plant. No injuries. all passengers exited and reached town as two wrecking crews worked to clear a damaged track section and restore service.
Revival services conducted this week by Rev. W. J. Culbertaun of Shelia Ga at the Headland Avenue Baptist Church are expected to end with tonight's service. An attentive audience filled the church, and several people moved forward to seek church membership. The final service will include the administration of baptism to all who are prepared.
Barton Hepburn, president of the Chine National Bank of New York and head of the currency commission, led a strong defense at a Chicago conference. He opposed the Owen-Ginan enrren-127. bill then pending before Congress, urging adoption of external banking reforms.
Funeral for Ruth Stratton aged 26 held at sister Mrs Ethela Williams home. She died after a runaway near Parchman while returning home with a mule carriage. Survivors include husband Lucien Stratton and mother Mrs J. Craw. Remains sent to Dothan Alabama for interment.
Dothan Lodge No 468 A F and A M will meet in regular communication Saturday afternoon for regular business and work. All AML qualified brethren are invited to attend with W M Murphy and D M Hateher, secretary.
A fragmented ad notes a Friday program at The Empire featuring 6 reels and 2 feature presentations labeled The Great Ariel Distuter. The readable text suggests a double bill format with ongoing cinema entertainment.
Birmingham resident Frank White, a lawyer and former Jefferson County tax commissioner, is expected to be appointed by the governor to represent the state in six cases before the tax commission. The nomination follows his resignation from the Remiar anti tax board to enter the real estate district in Birmingham.
Allgood of Onconta now in Birmingham attending preparations publicized his resignation from a demonstrator role and immediate campaign for Alabama auditor. In last election he came within a few hundred votes of victory, praised as a worthy, young man with a record of trust. He asserts broad support across counties and vows to win in the coming election.
The text outlines Henry B Stegall of Ozark as a candidate for Congress and urges party unity to support his campaign. It mentions a vacancy in Yates County and references President Wilson’s administration, with calls for loyal, enthusiastic support and a strong delegate to the National Convention.
In a defiant exchange at the Judicial Circuit, supporters argued for Homer Steagall as a capable leader. They cited his past service and commitment, while opponents questioned his fitness for the next term.
The piece notes North Eoster Street activity with builders and workers preparing a building for opening in a few days. Handcrafted fixtures and plumbing are being installed while ships and goods arrive daily. The business aims to be near completion with all departments reportedly ready for a forthcoming launch.
The Jocad Chapter Hastari announces a Thursday evening meeting at 8 oclock at the Sta Hath ASL suet area. Martins Day Char events and a welcome program are listed with plans for gifts and forthcoming activities.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions territorial reach and charges with references to individuals and places. Content is unreadable, with multiple garbled names and phrases making exact entities or events indeterminable.
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