Anglophobists clash over Underwood senate role in tolls
The piece argues Underwood's Alabama senate victory hinges on Panama canal tolls, notes his oath set for March 4 1915, and contrasts supportive Alabama lawmakers with hostile press. It cites Captain Frank White and Senator Bankhead, defends honest divergence, and criticizes personal attacks on the president. The Constitution praises Underwood and condemns vilification.
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United States
Lne
Bankhead
Alabama
South
Oscar Underwood
Constitution
Underwood
Senate
Nnge
Interstate Commerce Commission Reports Safer Rails
The Interstate Commerce Commission reports a gratifying decrease in jailed or injured railroad workers for the quarter ending September 30, 1913. Two causes actuated these effects, with more scrupulous attention to operating practices and safety measures reducing incidents nationwide.
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Interstate Commercee Commission
Railroads Push Safety and Efficiency Upgrades Across Lines
Public sentiment calls for safer rail travel and faster service, with more safety appliances and double tracking. Railroads seek tariff increases to fund rolling stock, track upgrades, and improvements, while the Interstate Commerce Commission decides if carriers have recovered financially to justify authority. Prosperity tied to safer, more efficient transportation.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Wilson on Local Option and Prohibition Debate
A Washington dispatch confirms President Wilson’s support for local option in liquor regulation, a stance dating to his New Jersey governorship. The piece cites his belief in local self-government and cautions against forcing moral issues into national politics, noting Alabama’s senatorial vote as a cautionary example.
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Wilson
New Jersey
Washington
James
Alabama
Winburn Named President of Central of Georgia Railway
The Central of Georgia Railway promotes W A Winburn to president, succeeding C H Markham who will remain with Michigan Central and Ocean Steamship. Winburn, long in Central service since 1890, is praised for loyalty, efficiency, and steady advancement. The change signals rapid southern expansion and strengthens hopes for regional prosperity.
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W A. Winburn
Central of Georgia Railway
Ing
Winburn
C H. Markham
Iuners Central
Central
Markham
Minors Central
Ocean Steamship Company
the Central
Bitter political struggle looms over Tennessee third term bid
Nashville dispatch reports a fierce rival bid as Governor Hooper faces fusion Democrats in the state convention. President Wilson’s harmony push, Senate support, and party papers shape the May 26 convention and the election fight. Suffragists also push for national party presence in Tennessee with a capital convention planned this autumn.
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Nashville
Tenn
SpenalLj
Tennessee
United Democracy
Hooper
GO. P
Hirn
Wilson
United States
National Suffrage Party
National Party
South
Commonwealth
Tennessee General Assembly
No Panacea for Tuberculosis in Nature Cure Claims
The New York Post summary notes that despite claims of a cure for consumption, the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis states no specific cure exists. The U S Public Health Service calls rest, fresh air, and good food the essentials, with no drug proving curative. Authorities plan campaigns against fake cures worth about 15 million dollars annually.
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New York Post
National Association For the Study and Prevention of
America
United States Public Health Service
National Association
United States
The
National Association For the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis
East Twenty-second Street
From a Prison Cell An Inmate Delivers A Message Of Redemption
A verse attributed to LOGAN P MARTIN, an inmate at the Atlanta Federal Prison, reflects on dark pasts and memory. It urges facing deeds, pursuing better paths, and paying forward through service and friendship to achieve freedom of spirit.
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Jane
Logan P Martin
Atlanta
President Haden Pleads For Safe Modification Of City Beef Inspection
Georgia Chamber of Commerce president Charles J Haden argues for changing a city ordinance on meat inspection. He says the rule harms Georgia farmers by restricting shipment of dressed hogs to Atlanta while allowing movement to Savannah and Jacksonville. He urges public discussion and repeal to protect local growers and ensure open meat markets.
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Haden
Kennedy
Charles J Haden
Georgia Chamber of Commerce
Enola
Atlanta
Georgia
Savannah
Jacksonville
Macon
Augusta
Chicago
Pwies
Langs
Northwest
West Chester street railway resumes mail service
The West Chester Pennsylvania street railway restored the early mail service linking West Chester Kennett Square Downingtown and Coatesville. The US Post Office contract expired and the railway refused renewal due to higher mail volume and low compensation. Service will continue for one month while new contract talks begin.
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Throm
West Chester
Ealy
Kennett Square
Downingtown
Coatesville
United States Post Office Department
Serce
Burwell May Enter Governor Race In Georgia
W H Burwell speaker of the Georgia House may run for governor. W C Vereen of Moultrie says he is out of politics for the year. Felder denies talks with Hardwick. Campaigns for Slaton and other races organize across counties with several figures named for governor and congress.
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Burwell
W. C. Vereen
W. H. Burwell
House
Ww. C. Vereen
Moultrie
Sparta
State Senate
Hoke Smith
Slaton
United States Senate
Woc Vereen
Moultrra Observer
Vereen
A. O. Bacon
United States
RL Hardmen
Commerce
Hardman
Randolph Anderson
Chatham
Senate
Murphy Gandler
Raiiroad Commission
W. I. Thomas
Valdosta
South Georgia
W. Vereen
Observer
Georgia
Bagic
Staton
Hite
Elberton Star
Pelham Journal
Miller County
Macon News
Felder
Augusta Herald
Hardwick
ES. Ault
Polk County
CORE
Athens
Andrew J. Cobb
Judge Cobb
Judge
University Law School
Bwovernor
Seadog Captain Polack Reaches Century of Atlantic Voyages
Captain Charles Polack of the North German Lloyd has completed one hundred round trips as a ship captain aboard the Kronprinzessin Cecilie. He began service in 1886 and has commanded multiple liners including Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse and George Washington. Notable bravery on the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse in 1907 earned him honors from Britain and Germany, with further acts of rescue and leadership noted in a storied career.
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Charles Polack
Lloyd
Kronprinzess
Cecile
New York
Polack
Captain Polack
Sen Nas
Robert Louie Stevenson
Llosd
Aachen
Werra
Koenig Alber
Prinzéss Trene
Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse
George Washington
Kronprinzessin
Cecilie
Atlantic
Paria
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Whita
Talifaxt
Polag
Port Bhese
Stee Ote
Ateam
Newfoundland
Ems
Qogen
Sander
Hebe
Pola
Abyssinia
Guroa
Folack
Liverpool
Major Gaynor
Germany
Kronprinzens
Isle of Wight
Occan
Bremerhaven
Cecile Om Maich
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Alanta
J. R. Holliday
Constitution Building
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New York City
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J EK Matthews
Hughes
Shih
Waycross
Spemal
G. C Smith
Brunswick
Birmingham
Smith
Gisi
Hart Colat
Hartwell
Hart County
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M. Slaton
A. G. Bacon
Milton County
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Sheriiff
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