22 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 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1915
Page
1
An aggressive feature outlines J P Morgan as the richest man globally, detailing how his empire profits from wartime contracts. It cites Morgan control over rail, shipping, and manufacturing, and notes vast wealth growth tied to Allied war efforts and international finance.
The article presents plans for a Dothan adult education school with women and men participating. It outlines skepticism about funding, schedules, and the needed community support to open a formal program focused on practical learning and skill development for adults seeking education.
A Dothan man identified as Lob Basel seeks a share of a estate after being linked to a wealthy family. The court proceedings reveal claims of kinship and the potential for a substantial inheritance, with supporters hoping for a favorable outcome.
The Central of Georgia announces the death of its general superintendent John To Jobson in Savannah. Born in Harmerci, Va, he began as a conductor and served in leadership since 1967, with colleagues noting his long service and the shock of his passing.
A young New York Sophomore transitions from the financial sector to pursue legal studies. The article details the era’s career shifts, noting connections to Wall Street firms and the broader financial landscape, including mentions of bankers, education, and early 20th century professional pathways.
Regular Easter Star session discussed chapter matters and honors. Members addressed dues, succession of officers, and a planned event under the Grand Chapter guidance led by Melin Louis See.
A local parade pageant honors Floral Ony with decorations, processions, and residents marching through Main Street. Officials announce official speakers, decorated vehicles, and community participation led by Misfreds Estesen as wife of a town figure, with local organizers coordinating events and pastimes for a ceremonial day.
Fragmented OCR text describes Montgomery area train schedules and line changes. Mentions Montgomers, Dothan, Warcard, and other places with scattered names and times. Content is garbled but indicates a transportation notice about train reroutes and service adjustments near several cities.
Local reports show cotton prices drifting, with occasional eleven cent bids in the market. Farm producers are adjusting plans as demand weakens and some sellers reduce quotes to attract buyers.
A garbled report details a dispute over a horse eating corn and a related fine of 17 dollars. The fragment mentions an Indian individual and a complaint involving patience, routes, and a court setting with references to a carnival of unclear names and events.
A garbled entry mentions names and routes with uncertain phrasing. It references places or people such as Dothan and Hin Hrackin and mentions a date or action but the details are unreadable. The fragment lacks coherent events or outcomes to summarize.
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.