Navy ships to visit during Mardi Gras festivities
The Atlantic fleet is expected to head to Gulf ports after target practice in January then to join Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Senators from Alabama back the plan, and Navy visits would be a major feature drawing inland visitors. The Carnal Committee is urged to entertain sailors at the Armory after the parade and arrange naval performances and joint entertaining events with ship crews.
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Atlantic
Gma
Gulf Ports
Gulf
Hor
Alabama
Whiteman Underwood
Mos
Carni
Denial by Power Company Over Lobbying Allegations
The Alabama Power Company denies claims it hired thirty eight lawyers to influence state politics through the legislature. Official counsel Thomas W. Martin says the report lacks credibility though speculation about corporate influence persists. The Item notes a new Montgomery lobby alongside a prohibition lobby ahead of the upcoming legislature session.
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Age-Herald
Alabama Power Company
Prohibition
Power Company
Thomas W. Martin
Alabama
Comer
Montgomery
Louisville and Nashville
Governor Condemns Lynching and Calls for Lawful Action
Alabama officials push back against mob violence after two Black men were lynched near the eve of a legislative session. Governor ONeal orders a grand jury probe, warns sheriffs, and urges impeachment if complicity is found, arguing for full protection of rights under the majesty of the law.
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Overnor
Alabama
Emmet O’neal
O’neal
Nore Grand Jury
Ohana
Campaign speech by Champ Clark on domestic goods
Champ Clark urges Americans to support a campaign promoting use of American made goods as a distinct type to sustain economic holding. He cites signs of determination among the people seeking to improve their condition amid ongoing prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champ Clark
Clark
Excessive Ocean Rates Highlight Freight for Cotton
A Savannah telegram lists current per bale freight to Bremen 18.75 dollars and to Rotterdam 18.00 dollars, with Havre 5.50 and Liverpool Manchester 4.35. The piece argues high ocean transport costs depress Southern cotton prices and could widen export flows if European buyers paid normal freight.
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Savannah
Bremen
Transporta- Cio
Apo
Eee
Aes 18
Gothenberg
Havre
Mopirel “Tong Avi Cssederanecangars Aseke
Liverpool
Manchester
Biels Ude Tiem Cba
Chcico'd Stele
Reforming Prisoners at Sing Sing Through Play and Talks
Warden Thomas Mott Osborne at Sing Sing organized a Christmas program with actor William A. Brady presenting the play Sinners. Osborne and Brady described rehabilitation over punishment, sharing heart to heart talks with inmates about former criminals who reformed and thrived after release.
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Thomas Mott Osborne
Sing Sing
New York
Osborne
William A. Brady
Brady
Albany
Holy War Missed Links Between Constantinople and Alexandria
The report notes a failure of connections in the Holy War between Constantinople and Alexandria, indicating gaps in coordination or support that hinder coordinated action or messaging between the two major centers.
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Constantinople
Alexandria
Indications Senate Plans to Carry Out Wilson Policies
Indications suggest the senate remains resolved to pursue President Wilson's policies, a stance reflected in recent debates and legislative maneuvering. Observers note mounting bipartisan pressure and strategic pacing as key figures navigate fiscal and social priorities.
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Senate
Kansas Liquor Debate Echoes Across State
Hodges of Kansas asserts liquor laws are flawed and press for reform. He claims some products are unsafe and warns the situation may worsen without action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Hodges
Sheriff Salaries in Jefferson County Spark Debate
The Birmingham Ledger notes a proposed plan to raise Jefferson County sheriff salary to six to seven thousand dollars a year, arguing such pay would exceed many state and federal officials and undermine economy. It argues many qualified men would accept lower pay, and questions paying double what is needed to hire capable officials.
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Jefferson County
United States
Birmingham Ledger
Mobile Chamber credits newspapers for civic gains
George G. Card of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce credits newspapers with boosting interest in livestock campaigns and a Satsuma orange day. He notes that newspaper publicity drew inquiries nationwide and increased attendance, asserting that success depended on press cooperation.
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George G. Card
Mobile
Ala.) Chamber of Commerce
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
United Stattes
Satsuma
Wright’s Emancipation Day Address Urges Black Work Ethic
The Savannah based president of the Georgia Industrial College for Negro Youths speaks at Valdosta Emancipation Day, urging trained labor in domestic service and farming, frugality, morality and respect for authority. He argues schools should add relevant adjuncts to curricula to prepare the masses for productive roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Wright
Valdosta
Georgia Industrial College For
Savannah
Wright
Atlanta Constitution
Whitman outlines reforms and crime focus in inaugural program
Governor Whitman calls for a thorough government department audit, a budget system, and centralized responsibility in the executive. He warns of rising crime and lawlessness, condemns unregulated propaganda and contempt for authority, urging a quickened civic conscience to curb the evil.
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Whitman
New York Herald
Were They Hiding From Him Governor Blease Pardons
The article defends Governor Blease against claims he emptied South Carolina jails. It notes he pardoned 1 544 prisoners during his term and 149 state prisoners remain in jails of South Carolina New York World.
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Blease
South Carolina
New York
Worl
Bill Seeks Attention on Cabinet Official’s Caretaker Posts
A reader calls for scrutiny by the Interstate Commerce Commission of Secretary Bryan alleging multiple residences in Nebraska Texas North Carolina and Washington DC. The letter frames potential conflicts of interest and urges formal investigation.
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The
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bryan
Nebraska
Texas
North Carolina
Washington, D. C
Chicess
Anonymous play warns of U S peril and unpreparedness
A circulated anonymous drama titled Stultitia portrays a looming European war and U S vulnerability. The work, written in 1913, features figures like Dr Harmony and Senators Dormant and Rock, ridiculing wartime hype and urging funding for navy and army buildup.
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Europe
United States
New York
America
Congress
Harmony
Andrew Carnegie
Washington
War Department
Hyhead
Shuffler
Shuffle
Senator Rock
Rock
Dormant
Army
Navy
County rejects Linch claim for Spring Hill drainage work
County board of revenue and road commissioners refused to pay contractor E S Linch for curbing and drainage on Spring Hill Avenue citing no liability. Attorney Touart said he would sue the board to recover the money, while property owner R A Smith disputed payments over missing drain pipe.
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Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners
R. E. Gordon
E. S. Linch
Spring Hill Avenue
Catherine Street
Ashland Place
Tisdale Touart
Smith
McFadyen
Ward
E. 8
R. A. Smith
Linch
Fisher
Pine
Alabama Inventors Get Patents
Patent attorneys Davis and Davis report grants to Alabama citizens including Thomas A. Coleman of Vredenburgh for a leg-turner Otto H. Ewet of Birmingham for an automatic train-stop and George L. Blanchard of Montgomery for a float for linters.
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Messrs. Davis & Davis
Washington, D. C
Alabama
Thomas A. Coleman
Vredenburgh
Otto H. Ewet
Birmingham
George L. Blanchard
Montgomery
Linters
Curt Hemtke Buried After Sudden Death Aboard Launch Favorite
Funeral services for Curt Hemtke the young German lad who died unexpectedly Tuesday morning aboard the launch Favorite en route from Pensacola Florida to this city were held Wednesday at 9 o'clock. Delegations from the National German Alliance and German Relief Association attended with services conducted by Rev. H M Henning at Roche Burke Company's parlors. Interment followed in Magnolia cemetery.
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Curt Hemtke
Pensacola
Fla
National German Alliance
German Relief Association
Roche & Burke Company
H. M. Hennig
German Lutheran Church
Magnolia Cemetery
Five detained for vagrancy sentenced to hard labor
Ed Schrader and five Black men Leslie Turtt John Moore Green Pat ton and Paul Stevens were charged with vagrancy and given twenty days at hard labor by Recorder D H Edington on Tuesday afternoon. They were sent to the county jail to work on the county roads.
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Ed Schrader
Leslie Turtt
John Moore
Green Patton
Paul Stevens
D. H. Edington
County board feud over contractor payments ends in debate
County attorney says contractor Linch had board sympathy but no legal entitlement to funds. Attorney Touart counters that Linch was owed payment for work performed. Clause shows 75 percent of work to be paid in county warrants, though Linch claims only about 1500 of over 7000 due. County counsel asserts owners liable. board acts on motion by Commissioner Bolton.
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Touart
Linch
Linth
Gordon
Bolton
Forest fires in 1914 surpass prior years and threaten forests
A Washington bulletin shows 6112 fires on national forests in 1914 with a $400000 timber loss. Despite extensive fire fighting, vast acreages were saved, including $59 million in Montana and Idaho and $24 million in Oregon and Washington. Suggestions arise to expand forest rangers into a national defense signal corps.
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Washington
National Forests
Idaho
Forest Service
Re Service
Rocky
Sierra Nevada Mountains
Coast Range
High Country
Montana
California
Rocky Mountain
Oregon
House
Senate
Forest Rangers
Germany
Signal Service Corps
United States
Signal Corps For
National Defense
Frank case framed as test of court efficiency
The Philadelphia Public Ledger argues the Frank murder case primarily tests the efficiency of the courts as instruments of justice rather than determining guilt or innocence. The issue is framed as a broader critique of judicial performance.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
Trial Unfair Buffalo Enquirer Comment
A Buffalo Enquirer note asserts the trial of Frank was unfair and he is entitled to another chance. The quote reflects the newspaper’s stance on the defendant’s due process and potential appeal.
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Buffalo Enquirer
Frank
Merits of Case
The headline quotes the Pittsburgh Post observing that the chief concern of the average citizen lies with how a case was tried rather than its merits, reflecting public emphasis on trial conduct over outcome.
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Pittsburgh Post
Points at Issue in Appeal Process
The article notes that the grant of the appeal does not indicate how the highest court may decide. It states the points at issue involve procedure and may not entail reopening or reviewing the evidence that led to Frank's conviction.
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Pittsburgh Dispatch
Frank
Appeal May Bring Frank Case Review by Highest Court
The appeal will in part bring Frank's case under review in the nation's highest court, aiming to enlighten the public mind about the real facts surrounding his trial in Atlanta.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Frank
Atlanta
Court's ruling renews hope for Framak innocence appeal
The Buffalo Courier notes that while the appeal's outcome is unpredictable, the highest court's allowance of the appeal renews hope among supporters that justice may prevail and Framak will be vindicated.
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Buffalo Courier
Framak
Atlanta man condemned to die for murder of girl
The case drew widespread interest and broad protest over the execution of a bereaved Atlanta man condemned for the murder of a twelve year old girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Atlanta
Mr. Straus Greeting for a Happy New Year 1915
Nathan Straus writes to The Mobile Item urging the press to combat tuberculosis and world warfare. He emphasizes the power of journalism to aid humanity and win peace, wishing happiness for the newspaper and its readers. He ends with New York City on January 1, 1915.
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Press of
America
Nathan Strags
New York City
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Potal Net
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U. S
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Dr. Harmony
Singh
Victor Elliott
MR. Straus
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