19 Sep 1914
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1914
Page
1
In Henry county a family dispute between the McNeill and Otis Bon tin households escalated when the pastor's son was attacked on the head while walking near Col Bays. Authorities report long standing feuds between the two families with tensions already high in the area.
Fragmentary OCR reports a deadly gunfire incident in Henry County. A young man named Jordan and his father were shot while traveling. the elder tried to shield him, and the wounded man died at home. No arrests reported. Local tension linked to a feud with Hed Hedyole’s daughter.
Otis Buntin, nephew of the mayor, and Joe Baker, with Kim Turner, were jailed after a false fire alarm. Warrants by Sellers McNeill led to an arrest by Sheriff B. O. Hay. Buntin fined 40 for assault and battery. a fight on Foster street left McNeill seriously injured. McNeill’s father-in-law stated the incident stemmed from a church disagreement and an offensive remark.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Bertin and a date around September 1 with an unclear confidence note. The readable portion provides no event details or actionable facts beyond the names and date reference.
An unclear wartime statement outlines German and Allied movements in France with claims of French weakness and fresh German troops. The text shifts to a Commercial Club plan involving cotton warehousing and farmer certification with payment terms and a local trading privilege for farmers and merchants.
German military authorities around Kaller in rural Poland have conscripted all inhabitants aged 16 to 45. Reuters reports the move as part of occupation duties. The disruption affects local towns and business activity, with reports of detentions and forced presence in public services.
A plan described in the piece aims to curb fraudulent trades by allotting portions of a farmer’s balance to others. It argues for proportionate sharing to prevent hoarding and ensure equity among farmers. The method relies on published papers and inked notices to enforce fair distribution.
A broken OCR fragment mentions someone offering help and a person named Buriber. The readable text is sparse and includes partial phrases about taking or editing. No clear event, date, or outcome can be determined from the available words.
The readable fragments describe a movement and officials with references to a commission and penalties. The text mentions a mechanism of forwarding the movement and implied distribution by the co ten, with unclear authorship and possible references to or with ORR Holler.
Sept 19 Roosevelt delivers a keynote on the progressive campaign as Democrats clash with Republicans over filibuster tactics. Ohio Senator Murton and Kinson portions debate politics and reform measures, while supporters argue for legislative action on commerce and manufacturing. The scene shifts through Washington and surrounding cities as efforts continue through the night.
London dispatch from Bordeaux reports German sources claim boys under sixteen are fighting in German ranks. A Bordeaux hospital patient recounts an 11 year old wounded and says many schoolboys over 36 have been mobilized into different regiments.
Vienna reports indicate Russians at Cracow, Lemberg, and Przys Itur, with forces massed for a decisive battle. Generals Riseky and Erulsation are expected to launch an attack as Russian propaganda may have overstated early Austrian defeats.
In Birmingham the Southern Labor Congress adjourned after prolonged talks as the President declined to schedule a 1929 meeting in Chattanooga. In Washington the Commerce Commission announced plans to reopen the Bath hearing and set a five percent fate hearing schedule.
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