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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1905
Page
4
The Dothan Fagle editorial remarks on naming disputes over Indian Territory and Oklahoma after Sequoyah. It notes Cuba’s $22,000,000 treasury surplus and mentions Congressman Henry D. Clayton visiting Dothan and fences in Houston being in good condition.
Hon John B Ward of Abbeville, a respected farmer with Henry county ties, is favored as a Commissioner of Agriculture candidate. His influence helped Alabama establish the Southeast Agriculture Experimental School, and supporters see his election as a boon for the guano dependent southeastern region where the department has lacked an officer.
An article notes rural free delivery farmers face removal of their mailboxes due to a push by post office headquarters to adopt new styles. It accuses contractors and officials of profiting from the transition, suggesting influence peddling and hurried sales ahead of Christmas.
Baron Komura the Japanese peace envoy lies ill at the Waldorf Astoria after a trip to Boston and rain soaked outing. Doctors report chills and fever with improving signs and no operation planned as they monitor his temperature and symptoms.
New Orleans reports 14 new yellow fever cases and two deaths by noon today. Government postoffice receipts show a rise from August. Hamburg Mississippi records three official yellow fever cases. Medical teams and sanitation measures expand in Tallulah Baton Rouge and surrounding areas as authorities seek to halt spread.
The Central of Georgia Railway lets the Greenville to Newnan extension contract to Oliver & Co of Knoxville Tennessee. Work begins soon with equipment on site within a week and nine months to complete. The 20 mile line will widen a Greenville to Columbus narrow gauge route.
New York reports Mt Vesuvius eruption ongoing without increase. Stromboli also alarms with crater fire and smoke. Crevasses appear, many houses abandoned, semaphore stations erected as precautions.
Captain Thomas Post of the Bertha M. Cockrell arrived in Cleveland with an official report that the tug was confiscated by the Canadian cruiser Vigilant yesterday on a poaching charge. The crew of six was freed and the vessel turned over to Canadian authorities. the tug valued at about 7000 dollars carried 5000 pounds of rope and 100 nets.
Jackson Mississippi September 14. Dr R Herrison of Fayette reports to state board of health four cases of yellow fever at Hamburg in Franklin county. The infection has not been. been treated as yet.
A Wisconsin report notes fear of potential yellow fever infection in Ventris or Wisconsin locales with emphasis on preventive gas checks and patient patience in Marinette. It mentions a fever case in the south whose patient is recovering.
In Pensacola Florida on September 12 O R Wolfburg Norwegian vice consul at Pensacola died from a malignant yellow fever. This is the only death and the only case announced today though more cases may be reported by tonight.
Paris dispatch reports that after internal friction in Japan the Anglo Japanese alliance includes secret clauses unknown to the public. Publication of the treaty texts may be delayed beyond a month while both the Portsmouth and alliance documents are released together with the Japanese reaction uncertain.
A new powerful organization led by millionaire M Wade has formed to unite major Japanese business interests. It aims to develop home industries and expand foreign trade with Korea and China, leveraging significant capital and conservative leadership to work with foreign capitalists.
A large walkout by 75,000 workers in building trades was forestalled as sheet and metal workers agreed to return to work today. An 1,000 employers had faced a 50 cent daily wage demand after a strike begun without arbitration. Grievances will now go to arbitration.
Tangier correspondent reports Baron De Forest aboard yacht Honor heading to Mogador then inland into Southern Morocco for an exploratory Sahara expedition. He travels at his own risk under British protection despite Austrian citizenship.
The striking mail drivers were paid yesterday and today one hundred fifty appeared for their pay. No striker has applied for reinstatement. Negotiations for a settlement continue and a conference with arbitrators is planned for today.
Nine people are killed and more than thirty injured after an elevated train derailed at Fifty third Street and Ninth Avenue. The open switch near the curve sent the Ninth Avenue train onto the street triggering a wreck. a crowd attacked the motorman while the switchman was blamed for the disaster. Fire, police, and ambulances rushed to Roosevelt Hospital as passengers scrambled from the debris.
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