20 Sep 1915
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1915
Page
1
A fire damaged the Central Compress facility, delaying operations. Crews began repairs and a rapid restart plan, with workers and managers detailing costs, timeline, and the impact on production and local deliveries. The incident prompted an expanded safety review and future restoration steps.
Edda Ware known as Tank iid pinpata was shot in the right breast near Brogtown last night about 7 o clock. Reportedly the discharge was accidental and unprovoked, with Tom Didridge discharged unintentionally. a physician rushed to aid but could not save Tank who died the next day.
An irregular OCR passage reports arrests and incidents around Dothan and nearby areas. It mentions Sheriff John Yo Vis and PW Wao, a murder charge, and a shooting probe. References to faith groups, ministers, and local routes suggest a patchy crime and social update with multiple people and vague dates.
Local report notes the Guadalupe River rising over its banks after heavy rain. Floodwaters washed through the surrounding area, drowning cattle and prompting concern for farms along the river, with residents assessing damage and potential impacts on livestock.
Fragmentary scraps record rumors of a revolt in Lisbon in September and a disturbing unrest in New York and England. Details are unclear with garbled OCR. mentions troops in barracks, detentions, and language usage notes. The text references a 000 population figure for New York Shire and notes about the global distribution of English speakers.
A chaotic episode unfolds as a house burns and a woman faints during the blaze. Eyewitnesses describe the rapid spread, rescue attempts, and the alarm raised by bystanders. Firefighters battled flames, with reports of tense moments and urgent evacuations.
The readable text references Macedonians Serbia and a call from Al over the county. Mentions new depots and August from Puerto Mexico with garbled phrasing. No coherent events or outcomes are identifiable due to extensive OCR errors.
Patchy OCR notes a Carranza victory amid murky reports. Mentions Vatsquierftien and Ufteen in unclear context. References to military support and capture events, with many garbled names and places.
Fragmented text notes a war front situation with references to Ypres artillery and enemy actions. Mentions a French assistant, rapid communication, and a political or military rally context. Details are unclear. no coherent events or identities are confirmed.
Fragmented text from a 19th century page describes relief work funding totaling $850,000 and mentions Red Cross participation. Other garbled lines reference a rape case, a shop, and a Western bloc, followed by unrelated financial and trade notes.
After weeks of dispute the New Departure Watering Company hammered out a compromise. Workers accepted pay terms of fifty cents per hour and agreed to return to their posts. Fourteen hundred forty employees are slated to resume duties tomorrow, signaling a resolution to the stalled negotiations.
Large attendance reported at Dothan City Schools as enrollment nears the thousand mark. Officials, clerks, and teachers emphasize progress toward improved school attendance despite poverty and crowding concerns.
Disniiken was shot in the arm by Buck Drew during a Saturday night incident at a Drew residence. Buck Drew fired a double barreled shotgun as Dixmukes fled on a mule, causing the mule to bolt and the buggy to tear. Drew was arrested by the sheriff following information from the Shah office.
Taylor Kimes was brought from Florida yesterday by Sheriff John A May and placed in the county jail awaiting bond and trial. He faces charges of sailing mortgaged property and is held at the county hall.
The Pritinh Steamer San Zaferno was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine and has been beached according to blogan reports.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.