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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1905
Page
1
The bank emphasizes prudent use of funds to aid and encourage legitimate enterprise and trustworthy compliance with obligations. It appeals to depositors to entrust funds for safe handling and faithful performance of duties.
New Orleans reports show 2 240 total fever cases and 309 deaths to date with today’s figures uneven. Florida and Pensacola report ongoing fever concerns as health authorities struggle to control outbreaks and restrict camp entries.
A portion of the McCadison circus reached New York aboard a steamer today after being stranded in Grenoble France. About 100 workers remain destitute with American consul Charles P. Nason aiding them. Several others stay in Paris or Grenoble awaiting private subscriptions for support. Meanwhile Italy plans cabinet talks on Calauria quake relief with King Victor Emmanuel pledging 20000 for victims.
Tennessee's famous giant Bud Regan died at his home in Gellatin Bear. He stood 9 feet 10 inches tall with a 28 inch shin to heel and 31 inches knee to crotch. His hands measured 12 inches, and he was once drawn in a wagon by two goats. Regan was about 36 years old.
In Cincinnati on September 13 an incident began when James Marshall laid thisties in the street at Van Wirt to block Levy Mullen’s children from barefoot passage. Mullen surrendered to the sheriff claiming self-defense after shooting Marenal who approached with a nitebtork.
An army worm outbreak in Craven County North Carolina began ten days ago and has damaged about 25000 dollars worth of cotton in the fields. The pest is spreading and threatens many farmers with total losses if unchecked as farmers seek relief and control measures.
Tokio reports Sept 9 skirmish in Manchuria where two Russian infantry companies attacked but were outflanked by Japanese forces, leaving about 40 Russian dead. Official Gazette cites use of dum-dum bullets by Russians and reports on Red Cross flag abuses and cruelties of Japanese.
Tokyo reports say Home Minister Yoshikawa's resignation is not yet accepted but expected later. The privy council holds a special session on cabinet reports and prefectural progress while governors present provincial conditions. A mass meeting in Osaka is to pass resolutions denouncing the government's peace policy. Tokio's Nireka has been suspended again.
In Ceardoe Georgia on September 12 Harry Davie a young white man was killed at the Athtzia and Ble ningham Railway yards. He was on a moving through freight train attempting to couple cars when he was run over. His body was cut in two and his liver found nearby. He was last seen near the cars while the train moved.
A tornado swept Walter, about 20 miles south of Lawton, killing two people and injuring nine, with several houses blown down. The dead are Mrs M. M. Children and John Roos.
San Francisco dispatch reports John Iesac, representative for California, says six or more Mexican states harbor the orange maggot, causing damage. The maggot comes from the eggs of the insect known as the trypetaliden.
A woman registered at the Miller Hotel on South Main Street in Memphis perished in a hotel fire that destroyed the building. Rescue attempts failed as she reportedly resisted being removed from her room amid the panic and smoke.
Chicago workers threaten a general strike or a signed agreement to grant the Typographical unions control over the Shour workday. Two thousand printers may be mobilized to decide by night between joining the strike or accepting union terms beginning in 1906. In New Haven five firms face a separate walkout as union demands for an hour more and higher piece rates are rejected.
The Niagara Falls Employers' association representing thirty million dollars in invested capital resolves to stand by local newspapers in their conflict with striking printers. Liberal bonuses will be offered to printers who cross the picket line and work for the papers.
Lincoln September convention draws large Republican delegates. Antipass agitation pushes for resolutions opposing passes, aiming for a definite stance next year with two cent passenger fare and tariffs favorable to railroads sharing short-haul costs.
A text details a refugee from Bachan Japan seeking American citizenship in Washington D C. It mentions Alexie Torigony and a Moscow era figure linked to alleged winged complicity in an extinction plot. Dr Torlposy is described as serving a life sentence at Sakhalin.
London dispatch reports a serious Norwegian situation with Sweden and Norway at odds while Stockholm sends cautious signals. A conference at Kristiansand is expected to shape a possible modus vivendi, but no definite outcome will be known until after Karistad talks.
Reports state the body of General Prince Am anthovri, former governor of Baku, arrived in Tifbe by rope today or was buried without ceremony as three ring circus plans reportedly evolve. The note suggests ongoing uncertainty about a permanent arrangement and future developments.
Fire started midnight Sunday September 10. Magazine explosion tore through the Mikasa causing the sinking. About 699 lives lost among officers and crew. investigation ordered into unknown cause. First class battleship 15 200 ton displacement built in England launched 1902 400 feet long speed over 15 knots armament listed.
Tokio reports Tamayuki Adachi resigns as police chief with mixed reaction. Local papers urge government to appoint a new head and push for sweeping reforms of the Metropolitan police system, reflecting concern over early Meiji era governance.
J F Brim a Mormon missionary from Samoa arrived aboard the Hiner Sierra recounting a visit to an inland eruption near Suva. He reports lava flows covering miles and a dawn eruption at Mi te district with three volcanoes on Mataute slope active. Safotu volcano 20 miles away also erupted threatening Hafotu lava advance.
A schooner wreck was found ashore two miles from Kakatag near Tecout, with four bodies recovered. The vessel appeared foreign built, and names on a note suggested the Proeper schooner. One identified body is Giovgs Pert ling, others unknown. Resulting search and authorities work continue at the scene.
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