Willett argues local option favored in Alabama prohibition votes
A statement by Hen rt D. Willett in the Anniston Star argues that local option repeatedly won in Alabama elections while state wide prohibition carried despite opposition. He cites O Neal Mallory Underwood Hobson and Henderson Comer campaigns and claims Calhoun county misrepresentation in the legislature.
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Henrt D. Willett
Anniston
Anniston Star
Alabama
Soest
Willett
O'Neal-Mallory
Underwood-Hobson
Henderson-Comer
Mountty
Bragg
Emmet O'Neal
Oscar’ Underwood
Caltioult
Richmond P. Hobson
Calhoun County
Underwood
Comer
Henderson
Migratory Bird Law Enforcement Faces Potential Violations
Washington officials warn that the federal migratory bird law will be rigidly enforced with no spring shooting changes this year. Regulations set seasons vary by region and require a 90 day review before any amendment, with prosecutions to follow violations across federal courts.
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Department of Agultu
Washington
New Jersey
Georgia
South Carolina
United States Supreme Court
United States Mt of Agriculture
Ma Department
What the Farmers Need
A brief note outlines farmers demands and needs identified by Jon, highlighting essentials for agricultural support and resources discussed in The Item.
Co operative Markets and Grain Elevators Urged for Southern Prosperity
M McIver Williamson argues for cooperative markets to empower farmers, allowing stockpiling and processing of grain, meat, and soil fertility products. He asserts towns must build grain elevators and packing houses to unlock lasting Southern prosperity through farmer-led production and town development.
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M. McIver Williamson
Carolina
Williamson
South
Candy as a remedy for the liquor habit debated
A physician argues candy can combat alcohol addiction, a notion some readers applaud while others doubt its effectiveness. The note recalls personal experiences of certain candies triggering thirst and questions which candy types might work.
Wilson's Steam Roller Burning Through National Politics
The New York Herald declares President Wilson has a fully prepared steam roller in good operating condition, already used to gather support for the nomination at the next Democratic convention. It counters Republican Leader Mann's critique by noting Democratic associates can confirm the machine is in perfect working order.
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Wilson
New York Herald
Baltimore
Mann
the Herald
House of Representatives
Alabama Crop Diversification Slogan and Local Facts
Allen Till of Butler county adds to the Alabama slogan to read Alabama Must Feed and Clothe Herself. Till raises many sheep and profits from wool. Rob Berry, a Jefferson county resident given life for highway robbery, is returned from Cincinnati to Birmingham then sent to Banner mines to finish his sentence.
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Alabama
Allen Till
Butler County
Rob Berry
Jefferson County
Birmingham
Cincinnati
Banner
Smallpox Quarantine Report Near Athens Amid Fatality
The report notes fewer than twenty smallpox cases in the Athens area seven miles southwest with one death a Miss McElwee of near Tanner Station five miles south of Athens. No other cases have been quite confirmed.
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Athens
McElwee
Tanner Station
Women's Clubs Push Child Labor and Education Bills
The Greenville Women's Clubs work with state colleagues to promote child labor and education measures before the legislature. A steamer named Alabama arrived in Gadsden from Rome, reviving regular Rome to Gadsden service abandoned last November.
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Greenville
Altabama
Gadsden
Rome
Waters secures 100 Bay Minette building lots for rental homes
Cecil Waters of Atmore and Pensacola completes a deal for more than 100 lots in the Powell Heights Addition to Bay Minette. He plans erecting new houses for rental use at once and will make Bay Minette his permanent home, after serving as manager for the Bay Minette Furniture Company.
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Cecil Waters
Atmore
Pensacola
Powell Heights
Bay Minette
Mr. Waters
Desperate Crawford Man Shot After Resisting Arrest
James Crawford of Crawford Ga resisted Deputy Sheriffs Grant and Gillespie at Clanton late Monday night and was shot by Officer Gillespie. The wound is not serious and he remains jailed awaiting Georgia officials. Educational Day is proclaimed Sunday January 31 in Butler County with sermons urging support for educational improvements.
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James Crawford
Crawford
Grant
Gillespie
Clanton
Georgia
Butler County
Circuits Solicitors Named for Etowah St Clair Blount
M C Lee circuit court solicitor for Etowah St Clair and Blount counties to seek county seats Tuesday. W Stearns named for St Clair with HQ Asheville and L R Julian for Blount with HQ Oneonta.
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M. C. Lee
Etowah
St. Clair
Blount
St. Ir
W. Stearns
Clair County
Asheville
L. R. Julian
Blount County
Oneonta
Calhoun County Local Option Stands Behind Willett View
Attorney Elbert D. Willett of Calhoun deplores perceived misrepresentation by Calhoun’s two legislators on local option. He argues Calhoun favors local option, cites past votes showing strong local option support, and asserts statewide prohibition failed to reflect majority will. He urges representatives to reflect their constituency.
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Alabama
Calhoun
Personal visitors and residents listed in Mobile
Subscriptions readers report a parade of visitors and locals in Mobile. Names include Alex L. Manes Fulton Ala at Battle House M. Bunker Yellow Pine Ala on a business trip and W O Clark Biloxi Miss in Mobile for a day at the Battle House.
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Alex L. Manes
Fulton, Ala
Battle House
M. Bunker
Yellow Pine
Ala
B. V. Wright
Laurel, Miss
City
W. O. Clark
Biloxi, Miss
Mobile
Fairhope
Mary C. Rathje
Harvey E. Jones
Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Meridian
Miss
Fruitdale Farmer Uncovers Petrified Child Remains
A Fruitdale hog rancher digging a trench for a hot bed uncovered the petrified body of a child about 8 or 9, buried two feet deep. The 3 ft 4 in tall 100 lb figure shows multi colored rock strata. neck elongated like a goose. Exhibition plans are being considered with the Mobile Carnival Association.
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Fruitdale
Aia
J. P. Jackson
Jackson
Mobile Carnival Association
NYSE Seat Transfers for 40000 in Recent Trade
A New York Stock Exchange seat changed hands yesterday for 40000, topping the previous sale by 2000 dollars. The higher price marks a notable uptick in seat values amid trading activity.
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New York Stock Exchange
Washington Letter on Adamson Bill and Power Leases
The senate delays action on the Adamson bill and its substitute though a water power leasing plan may arise this session. President Wilson pushes to front this measure as a standard for future conservation laws. The plan would lease power sites on public lands for up to 60 years with rates set by the secretary or state authorities, and interstate regulation by the ICC. Debates center on automatic reversion to the federal government versus government fire ownership and compensation. Separately Greenville courthouse suffers heating loss after a boiler burst, now being repaired.
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Senate
Adamson
Now
Tech 4
Wilson
Congress
Senate Committee On Public Lands
Secretary of the Interior
Interstate Commerce Commission
Senator Thomas
Colorado
German Navigation Rules Inform Collector Maer
The notice explains sailing rules along the German North Sea coast. Merchant vessels bound for the Eider Elbe Weser and Jade must steer for the buoy. those to Ems steer directly on Ems. Pilotage is compulsory and pilots' directions must be obeyed. Foreign warships face penalties for noncompliance or entering a harbor without a pilot.
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North Sea
Eider
Elbe
Weser
Jade
Ems
Moyer of Mobile Endorses Vitalitas After Malaria
John M. Moyer of 204 St Joseph Street Mobile Alabama testifies he suffered malaria for two years then felt reborn after using Vitalitas a blood purifier and tonic. He urges others with malaria to try the product and notes its ease of use a teaspoonful in water. Sutton's drug store hosts a Vitalitas demonstrator offering information.
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John M. Moyer
St. Joseph Street
Mobile
Ala
Vitalitas
Vitalitas Demonstrator
Sutton’s
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