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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1914

Page

4

Taylor States Position on Local Issues

Taylor calls for equal access to open ports and municipal ownership of docks, urging regulation to prevent discrimination. He backs belt-line rail connections, municipal terminals, and federal harbor policies to ensure fair treatment and rapid harbor development in Mobile.

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Submarine Death Dealers Draw Crowds at Mobile River Visit

Hundreds view the Tonopah monitor and five Submarine E-2 D-1 D-2 D-3 and B-1 in Mobile. Visitors tour the vessels daily 2 to 5 pm before the fleet sails Tuesday to Pensacola for target practice.

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Mardi Gras Festivities Stir Mobile Mystic Rivalries

The 1914 Mobile Mardi Gras schedule outlines days of parades, royal entries, and open-air concerts from February 22 to Lent onset. Events include the Emperor Felix III parade, Royal Yacht arrivals, and multiple performances at Bienville Square and German Relief Hall with military salutes and carnival balls.

River Front City Wharves Mobile Bienville Square Bienvile Square City Alabama State Artillery Felix Winona Government Street Emperor Felix Ili Emperor Felix III Manassas Club Felix III Felix II Felix TI Knights of Revelry

Lea of Tennessee Mumps Alarm Senate

A TVA-like report notes Lea of Tennessee contracting mumps has prompted Senate alarm after several members including Vice President Marshall were exposed to the infantile disease during a February session.

Lea Tennessee Senate Ashington Marshall

Ben’s Knees Bare Amid Talk of One Hard Winter

The item notes lingering concerns over Ben’s condition as winter approaches. It suggests a grim forecast with talk of hardship and a tough season ahead, reflecting local worry and the ongoing hardship in the community.

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Bacon Dies Suddenl y as Washington Mourns

The great statesman and longtime servant to Georgia died suddenly in Washington. The message from Woodrow Wilson praises his efforts to uphold standards of statesmanship and service, noting Georgia will miss its distinguished son and his experience in foreign affairs.

Georgia

Senator Bacon Dead Stuns Georgia Leaders

Senator Hoke Smith of Atlanta mourns the Washington death of A. O. Bacon senior senator from Georgia. Smith calls Bacon a great constitutional lawyer and master of parliamentary law, a splendid business man, whose loss is a greater setback to the country.

Atlanta Washington A. O. Bacon Hoke Smith Tam Bacon

Clark Howell in Contention for Bacon Vacancy

Washington February 14 speculation centers on two men for the Bacon vacancy. Former Governor Joseph M Brown and Clark Howell of the Constitution are the leading candidates. Governor Slaton reportedly favors his own appointment and may require the appointee to forego a primary candidacy before the October election.

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Official action to be taken by city of Macon Ga

Feb 14 the mayor announces that the city of Macon will take official action on a pending matter. Details not provided in readable text.

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Gin Led Rollcall on Steamboat With Gin and Craps

A river steamship scene reveals a hidden roll call game aboard the Mary S. Bleen where rousters keep time to gin and craps. The captain of the watch presides as players shout Absom and answer present while avoiding exposure to passengers.

Mary S. Bleen Demopolis Mobile Geanes

Winter Frays Leave Few Whiskers for Common Peepul

In a harsh season the Common Peepul show little whisker growth with scant Maing noted on many faces amid the winter grip.

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