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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1914
Page
6
Fragmented OCR provides the Mobile paper's masthead and mission statement with International News Service via Smith Company. lists subscription rates and company offices in Mobile Chicago and Emanuel Street. dates Mobile Alabama March 8 1914.
The retirement of George J Sullivan after fourteen years as head of the Democratic Executive Committee of Mobile County is noted. He led during a period of independence challenges to sheriff and tax collector candidates and maintained party strength with sound judgment and steady debate, earning wide appreciation despite threats of unrest in Hillsville.
A Memphis News-Scimitar take on Senator Kenyon’s charge of tango influenced inaction in Congress mocks the idea that social dances prompted legislation. It questions whether any dance forms have driven fiscal and banking reform or tax policy, suggesting political progress rests elsewhere.
The remarks note nominations of Isaac Winds Course Pugh and J D Doyle by Clarke county voters opposing Gomer, and an anti Comer senator in Macon county. The piece suggests these choices signal the shifting political winds and possible impact on the legislature.
A dangerous device described as an infernal machine loaded with nitroglycerine was found among flood debris near the city. It consists of a clocklike mechanism attached to a brass cylinder in a glass case and is now with Constable Campbell for transfer to government officials.
The article urges able-bodied individuals to seize opportunities for self improvement through training in mind art and music, noting many pursue leisure to cultivate intellect and beauty while others lack means. It highlights charitable work, personal responsibility, and the modern news as avenues for growth and wider knowledge.
The Item accuses Governor Comer of shifting stance on liquor policy, citing local option support in some counties and prohibition advocacy in others. It argues the Register’s defense of Comer rests on selective quoting and calls for accountability based on his 1906 1909 actions and public statements.
Plans surge for a six month tercentenary celebration of New York commerce begun March 27 marking 1614 charter commerce origins. The Mayors and Hudson Valley villages chair a commission to coordinate religious historical and educational events, exhibits, parades, and cross state commercial ties.
Campaign managers for Comer published a list of names described as vice presidents of campaign clubs in Montgomery county. The Advertiser reports protests from individuals named, challenging their classification among Comer men.
Senator John H. Bankhead of Alabama argues the proposed extension of the parcels post must not harm the rural free delivery service. He notes rising costs, emphasizes farmer benefit, and warns against a 100 pound limit, urging testing before changes. He cites post office deficits and supports fair compensation for rural carriers.
The Oneonta Democrat argues that electing Comer as governor would raise state costs by preserving all current offices. It claims property assessments would jump from 60 cents to one dollar per dollar, boosting taxes about 40 percent, with a $1000 property example raising total taxes from $9 to $15.
The piece argues Walter Seed is the consistent prohibitionist and warns that voting for Comer would bring another four years of agitation and harm business interests. It asserts a good legislature is needed to pass a prohibition measure and voices support for Seed's candidacy.
A movement from 1897 trains children in practical civics by running school governments. The program uses classroom rooms as states, elects mayors and judges, and simulates city and national legislatures to build responsible, independent citizens and curb political cynicism.
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