Mobile News Summary 1914 Editorial Page Precepts
A 1914 Mobile Alabama page shows editorial aims from the Associated Press and International News Service, emphasizing informing promptly and accurately, interpreting world events, avoiding sensationalism, and serving public welfare. Dated Mobile March 6 1914.
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Chicago
Ave. Lyre
Y-Smith Company
Associated Press Report International News Service
Southern Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Mobile
Alabama
Eugenics mocked by UC professors in debate on heredity
Professor A J foeber of the University of California contends eugenics is a joke and questions the concepts of race and civilization. He argues that improvement lies in character building and national ideals, while critic Kroeber notes heredity is often confused with environment and inheritance.
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A. J. Foeber
Department of Anthropology
Theiversity of California
King
Galton
Kroeber
Honus Wagner Still Shines for Pirates Despite National Trends
The piece notes American stars fading into comets while Honus Wagner remains bright for the Pittsburgh Pirates, contrasting national trends with his enduring form.
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ALL the
Comets
Honus Wagner
The
Pirates
Local papers rally against Comer in Alabama race
The Item and Brewton Standard mock Comer for failing to keep promises from his prior term. They urge continued anti Comer coverage while predicting his gubernatorial win despite negative editorials from Alabama weeklies. The prevailing tone labels Comer doomed by Alabama weekly editors.
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Comer
Mobile
Henderson
Seed
Brewton Standard
Alabama
Macon County
Widow Finds Steady Income in Meat Trades, Critics Say
The piece notes a widow who earns a good living by working with meats and seeking positions as a handsomely paid supervisor. It argues government aid remains available, while she maintains independence and income.
Public conference on grading rosin and turpentine held
The Department of Agriculture hosted a Washington conference addressing grading standards for rosin and turpentine. Topics included new sample types, certification, adulteration, misgrading, short weights, and cooperage with input requested in writing.
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Det of Agriculture
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Financial markets rise as speculation persists
The article notes stock prices and the banner indicator of prosperity continuing upward. It references the Giants and White Sox, minor leagues in flux, Carranza appointing a commission to probe the Benton case, and Wilson moving to repeal the canal tolls exemption. A joint session of the houses may be called to push ingress measures.
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Wilson
Macon County Rebuffs Comer in State Gubernatorial Favor Fight
Analysis notes Macon County backed rival candidates, denying Comer a senator win and giving only a narrow representative majority. It highlights Merritt as a strongest Comer lieutenant and Kolb faction strength, signaling a broader shift against Comer influence statewide.
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Comer
Mobile Register
Montgomery Journal
Macon County
Senate
Henry P. Merritt
Macon
Comet
Sumter
Talladega
Lee
Chambers
Pickens
Mallory
O'Neal
Middle Alabama
Alabama
Democratic Party
Kolb
Perpetual Mardi Gras Wigs Become City Ambition
People of the cities embrace continual Mardi Gras style by adopting colored wigs as a defining life goal. The trend frames festivities as a lasting civic hallmark, with residents pursuing festive identity through vibrant headwear.
Where Buttons Come From
An exploration of the origin of buttons made from a palm nut in Ecuador. The nut, nicknamed negritos for its dark kernel, yields a dentine ivory like material suited to dyeing and shaping into buttons, now a notable export with vast yearly shipments.
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Edward Albes
Bulletin
The
Pan-American Union
Ecuador
Europe
Judge Quietly Frees Tango Dancers Calls Law Change
At Lowell a judge released the tango dancers after hearings while signaling support for a new law to curb their activities. Hugh Jennings has joined prison reformers and sent Gulfport a note about a dozen baseballs for a local appeal.
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Lowell
Hugh Jennings
Gulfport
Benton Case and Retribution Echoes in Forum
A letter from Joel J. Graves of Clifton Texas March 3 1914 discusses the Benton case. It condemns the alleged murder of Benton White en route to a 100000 acre ranch and likens it to divine justice. Graves attacks imperial tyranny and pleads that the law of retribution will not fail.
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Benton
Moses
Mexico
Angel
Pharoah
Egypt
Cely
Villa
Landhman
Juarez
Joel
Graves
Clifton
Texas
Man Defends Pure Woman Ahead of Suffrage Debate
A Mobile letter from March 5, 1914 argues against rapid changes in women’s roles and dress, claiming men still love their families and calling for home focus and purity. The writer asserts that governance by the cradle rocker should come from love and self respect, not votes.
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America
Mobile
Alaska coal leasing bill eyed as national conservation move
Washington letters praise a proposed Alaska coal lands leasing bill advancing in Congress. It outlines twenty year leases, minimum 2.5 cents per ton, up to 2560 acre claims, and rules to protect miners and prevent waste. Secretary Lane drives conservation aims under Senator Pittman and Hyerg oversight.
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Washington
Alaska
Congress
Perris
Conerata Sota Acticin
Bering River
Rae
Secretary of Interior
Gifford Pindhcot
United States
Pittman
Nevada
Territories Committee
Hyerg
Montana
Public Lands Committee
Ferris
House Public Lands Committee
Lane
Gifford Pitchot
Wilson
Peace Treaties Expand Arbitration Across Eight Nations
The ratification of eight old world nations' treaties renews general arbitration for five years, reducing conflicts by finding common ground. The State Department calls it a positive step and a credit toward broader peace society goals, though some issues exempt arbitration.
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Tisir
State Department
Ses City Tribune
Odd Bands Camera Infiltration Scene Described
A fragmented OCR passage describes a Persian fashion leader in a street toilette. It mentions Persian ladies' cut trousers and a hidden leg, with garbled phrases about fabric and fit, capturing a risky street fashion moment and unclear textures.
How Women Lost Whiskers in Prehistory
A brief, provocative note argues that ancient humans shaved facial hair and that modern women should be grateful to past harsh male behavior for shaping beauty norms. It suggests early gender roles were less differentiated and facial hair was common for all.
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Noth
Picture Post Cards and the Global Card Industry
The article traces the rise of the picture post card in Europe, led by Germany after the Franco Prussian War, and how cards spread worldwide. It highlights varied themes from art to travel, notes their ubiquity in shops and stations, and praises their role in education and keeping people connected across distances.
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Europe
Germany
Schwarts
Oldenburg
Austria
International
Italy
Iasaapacras
France
Bohemia
England
Shakespeare's Tomb
Paris
Ollye
Finnerty
Sedfitz
Globe-Trotter
Ifk 3
Mr Comer and Jim Dandy Meal Question Raised
A Fort Deposit correspondent asks The Advertiser to confirm a charge that Mr B B Comer shipped nine carloads of Inquirer from Tennessee mills. He notes prior accusations in campaigns and refers the matter to the Mobile Register for resolution.
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Alex Garber
Beane
MR. Comer
Jim
Fort Deposit
The
Advertiser
B. B. Comer
Tennessee
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