Governor O Neal Attacks Comer and Hood in Public Row
The governor denounces Horace Hood and associates of Theo Lacy and J G Oakley in a broad attack over political corruption. He accuses Hood of using his office to shape public opinion for criminals and claims Lacy’s return shows favoritism toward convicts. Readers are urged to see Alabama's state papers as complicit in a large scheme.
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Theo Lacy
J. G. Oakley
B. B. Comer
Alabama
Lacy
Horace Hood
Tors
Hood
Grand Theatre
Montgomery
Mr. Comer
Comer
O'Neal
Capitol
Oakley
Oakles
Jama
Democratic Party
Henderson
Kolb
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Ner
Jim
Judge orders grand jury to probe Natchez bank failure
In Adams county circuit court Judge R E Jackson directed the grand jury to investigate the failure of the First Natchez Bank. He defined embezzlement and the offense of accepting deposits while knowing the bank is insolvent. The bank suspended operations on October 29, 1912, showing $15,872 cash and deposits plus certificates totaling $1,323,296.
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Associated Press
Natchez
Miss
R. E. Jackson
Adams County
Natchez Bank
Alabama Governor Responds to Comer Slander Attacks
Alabama Governor denounces B B Comer and Lacy amid accusations of a scheme to derail his record. He accuses Horace Hood and others of orchestrating a public distraction while vowing to pursue remaining cases and defend state integrity. He asserts decency, honesty, and the public will as his guide.
School Exhibit of Great Value
The National Educational Association may feature the first systematic commercial school exhibit at its St. Paul convention next July. D W Springer of Ann Arbor says the exhibit aims to interest school board members and would showcase equipment for all kinds of schooling, offering more learning at less cost than other methods.
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Associated Press
ST. Paul
National Educational Association
D. W. Springer
Ann Arbor
Mich
Springer
United, States
Canada
Blame and Rebuke in Alabama Political Clash
A heated Anti-Comer tirade accuses B B Comer of wealth built on child labor and tax exemptions, challenging his governance and denouncing slander while asserting readiness to defend record and expose failures in railroad rate policy. The speaker vows aggressive critique and questions whether Comer delivered on pledges amid a subservient legislature.
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Junius
Comer
Alabama
Mr. Comer
Georgia
Mobile County Senate Candidate Announces Democratic Primary Bid
A candidate declares for the State Senate from Mobile County subject to Democratic primary action and asks all county citizens for support.
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Senate
Mobile County
Alabama
Norborne R. Clarke
Said
James T. Burns
Price Williams
MYSE
HOUSE
Claude A. Grayson
Bart B
Chamberlain
Mobile City
W. E. P. Wilson
Democratic Pri
E. V. O'Connor
Sioner
Primi
Subject Action Democratic
Richard A. F
Mobile
Ing
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Montgomery Journal
Speigner
Wetumpka
Ld Saratoga
South
Saratoga
Rosskam, Gerstley & Company
Philadelphia
Richard Distributing Co
Ala
Cerstley
Farrow Coal CO
Royal and Canal Sts
Bell
Stree’s
North Royal ST
Kaiser
Victor Emmanuel
Willourney
Aliabema
Batiste
STATE
Francis J. Inge
Revenue and
J. O. Bolton
Revenue and Road Commissioner
Frank Matlock
Irvington
B. H. Cooper
Birmingham
Hon. Watt T. Brown
W. H. Delchamps
Secnd
State Senate
Reuben L. Dorson
Frank Cazalas, SR
William H. Holcombe
House of Representatives
WM. Frye Tebbetts
Chunchula
Geo. W. Taylor
Congress
S. P. Gaillard
Oscar L. Gray
John D. HA
M. L. Campbell
Road 66
Missioner
First District
John F. Holley
John T. Bauer
CON Missioner
Distri
Charles Green
A. S
Towle
Bert Towle
A.G
Democratic
Ben. L. Hamilton
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