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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1905
Page
3
Newark New Jersey printers walk out in protest after the International Typographical Union orders a return to work while seeking an hour day. Only 40 workers remain employed as owners threaten to hire substitutes.
M Kowalczi a government observatory official and astronomer was arrested in Warsaw with his entire family after police discovered a store of revolvers munitions and daggers in his flat. The report notes a broader, disjointed wire service style listing shipping and maritime notes alongside the arrest.
A 14 year table by City Physician Dr Booth for Pittsburg’s bureau of health shows fewer births despite population growth. In 1891 births reached 7067 with a 28.61 per thousand rate while deaths totaled 5832 at 23.61 per thousand. The report highlights a sharp drop in births. The data reflect city health trends over the period.
A Herald dispatch from Tangier says Zniat, Raisul the bandit leader, has established a residence at Zniat where flames are reported. The town lies a day from Tangier and is said to be closely invested by Anghe ra tribesmen with Raisu li expected to surrender or be captured. The report notes harsh graft practices in officialdom and mocks anti corruption efforts.
Partial text shows a figure and dates likely related to an inmate business venture. The readable items mention a March reference and a large amount, $304,000.00, suggesting a financial note or contract linked to prison operations.
The advertisement promotes a life insurance plan for men and women ages sixteen to sixty with a policy limit of one thousand dollars. Money is kept at a local bank and paid to the beneficiary after proof of death. Early payout of one fourth is possible within twenty four hours, with the remainder in thirty days.
A historic notice describes one time membership fees and annual dues for the Mutual Life Industrial Association of Georgia. It notes a $1 advance to the Local Secretary and Treasurer for first death loss, with $1.15 due within 30 days after a member dies. Funds stay with the division treasurer and aid bereaved families. The document touts low burden insurance for all earners and cites Georgia office in Athens with substantial March 1905 business and state-wide average costs. It mentions coverage across several states and urges interested readers to contact for more details.
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