Comer Defeat Seen In Alabama Gubernatorial Race
In Mobile on May 4 1914 forecasts predict Charles Henderson will win the Alabama governor race by about 14756 votes over B B Comer based on conservative statewide figures. Jefferson Montgomery and Mobile counties favor Henderson with large margins while Comer trails in most northern counties. The Age Herald postcard poll questions the final result, betting rumors circulate but official figures show Comer with 48189 of 144464 votes.
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Montgomery
Paul Stevenson
Charles Henderson
B. B. Comer
Henderson
Mobile County
Henderson Committee
Jefferson
Age-Herald
Alabama
B. B
Comer
Mobile
Hencoe
Pike
Age- Herald
Montgomery Favorserson
Mr. Comer
Farmers and railroads in Alabama discuss crops and transport
The piece argues for grain and stock farming over cotton, citing boll weevil threats and the need for low freight rates and good roads. It references B. B. Comer and Louis D. Brandeis, urging Alabama farmers to consider railroad service and fair treatment to support rural prosperity.
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Alabama
B. B. Comer
New York
West
Louis D. Brandeis
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Brandeis
Interstate Commission
Army officers seek emergency military appropriations
After hearings, the congressional committee on appropriations says it is ready to present emergency funding to the House on an hour's notice. Adjutant General Andrews and General Aleshire request 3 million dollars to cover pay, subsistence, and supplies, plus 650 thousand for officer mileage and 50 thousand for printing field service regulations. If not granted, army operations could be impeded before July 1 when next-year funds become available. The committee approved administration recommendations and ordered a deficiency bill drafted.
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Congressional Committee On Appropriations
House
Andrews
Aleshire
Quartermaster Corps
Auto Lights Blamed for Eye Ailments and Blindness
Eye specialist Dr. A. L. Marks warns that strong modern auto headlights cause eye irritation and cases of chorioditis leading to blindness, especially among children. He favors amber or heliotrope lights to reduce strain while keeping brightness.
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A. L. Marks
Are Friends Worth Saving In Canal Toll Debate
A fragmented political note questions senators who oppose the president on canal tolls. It asks if having friends in Great Britain or Germany around Tampico affected the safety of lives and naval actions, doubting the value of allied connections.
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Great Britain
Cradock
Huerta
Tampico
Germany
Gto
Uerta
Holmes Denotes Baldwin Honor Candidate Clash in 1914
Hilary Herbert Holmes of Tensas Ala appeals to The Item to correct a Bay Minette reader’s claim that James A Carney is Baldwin county’s choice for the 21st Senate seat. Holmes argues vote totals show Carney did not win a majority in Baldwin or elsewhere. he lists his own pluralities in Escambia Monroe and North Baldwin and asserts the three county rotation was misrepresented. He asks for fair treatment and a clean contest.
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MR. Holmes
Bay Minette
H. H. Holmes
James A. Carney
Baldwin County
Holmes
Carney
Alabama
Baldwin
Leslie Hall
Abner J. Smith
Messrs
Hall
Smith
Escambia
Monroe
North Baldwin
Hilary Herbert Holmes
Tensas, Ala
Literary Worth and Editorial Standards in Publishing
A Christian Science Monitor commentary argues that intrinsic merit drives literature more than fame or editor influence. It notes editors' fickle praise, the prestige of established names, and the enduring authority of truly valuable writing over popularity and cash incentives.
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Christian Science Monitor
Young Baltimore trial prompts brain concussion joke
A Washington lawyer recalls a Baltimore trial where a young physician wit answered a sarcastic cross examination query about brain concussion. The lawyer posed a hypothetical about banging heads with Mr Reed. the physician replied with a smile, implying possible concussion.
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Washington
Baltimore
Mr. Reed
Henderson for governor
A Progressive Era issued call urging voters to back Henderson, promising an economical administration and lower taxes rather than increases. The brief advocates Henderson as the preferred choice for state leadership.
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Henderson
Wilcox
Comer and Henderson Compromise On Railroads
The Luverne Journal reports two rival railroad deals. Comer’s plan offers non redeemable instruments, while Henderson’s promises dollar for dollar redemption to the people. Indications favor Henderson, predicting a defeat of General Comer by at least 30,000 votes.
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Comer
Henderson
Luverne Journal
Editorial Letter Questions Comer Rail Policy
The Oneonta Journal criticizes Governor Comer's administration for not building railroads and questions his future stance on railroads. It suggests voters consider letting Comer stay home to run his cotton mills, arguing that new rail infrastructure is needed to boost the state's business within four years.
Star defends Comer policy on child labor criticized
The Bessemer Tribune rails at the Anniston Star for defending child labor policy. It argues the Star cannot persuade readers and will instead prompt readers to think about the children, harming Comer and the paper's reputation.
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Anniston Star
Comer
The
Star
Mr. Comer
Bessemer Tribune
Henderson poised for major gains in Alabama counties
The Pell City Progress argues Henderson leads in St Clair and Lincoln areas, with strong support in North Talladega and Coosa County. It predicts large majorities in Birmingham, Montgomery and Mobile for Henderson, while Comer would need rural gains to counter.
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St. Clair
Alabama
Comer
Henderson
Ashville
Springville
Pell City
Lincoln
North Talladega
Coosa
Kolb
Birmingham
Montgomery
Mobile
Pike
Charles Henderson
Pell City Progress
Comer's Downfall Through Fury in Campaign
The Montgomery Advertiser portrays former governor Comer as a demagogue driven to rage by defeat. It notes his temper, abrasive rhetoric, and aggressive campaigning, including paid newspaper material, telegrams, and appeals to big business, while highlighting his record expense and slipping majority against him.
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Comer
Charles Henderson
Montgomery Advertiser
Drummer Brigade Sparks Heated Local Political Debate
The Huntsville Mercury-Banner critiques a loud hotel lobby faction backing Comer, labeling a Montgomery club as a mouthpiece for graft and speculation about an active, partisan influence on local voters. The piece touches on the noisy culture around Hobson and cites Diogenes' tub as a possible allegory.
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Hobson
Montgomery
The
Journal
Huntsville Mercury-Banner
Queen of May Fairs Brisk Run Despite Proxy Illness
A whimsical report notes the Queen of May slept as her proxy led a lively procession on the green. The next day the Queen herself appeared, while the proxy stayed ill, yet dancers and revelers kept up their lively pace despite the chill.
Chocolate Sodas Stir Dinner Desertion
A humorous column notes chocolate has value and nourishment. It jokes that a girl drinking fourteen chocolate sodas in one afternoon skips dinner, prompting lighthearted social commentary on appetite and indulgence.
Fragmentary dialogue and hints of advice in a dated snippet
A disjointed exchange praises early rising habits and time saving, with snippets about a budding poet and a housewives berry cake. It references youth, labor, and minimal time meals, then shifts to playful sports banter about losing early in the season.
Rescue apparatus used by miners in deadly gas chambers
A photograph shows a United States Bureau of Mines test of rescue gear enabling crews to work in stifling mine chambers after explosions. The crew member wears a full life gas supply, ready to penetrate fumes and reach trapped victims.
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United States Bureau of Mines
Chambers
Navy Ready For War at Vera Cruz and Beyond
The article notes battleships under Rear Admiral Badger sail from Hampton Roads within eighteen hours for action in Mexico. It hails the U S Navy as a growing, powerful force with 39 battleships authorized, 12 dreadnoughts, and 65,000 personnel, aiming for 48 first-line battleships by 1920.
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Arlington
Badger
Hampton Roads
Mexican
Navy Department
Vera Cruz
England
Germany
United States
Japan
France
Panama Canal
Arthur
Atlantic
Boston
Chicago
The
Dolphin
Navy
Marine Corps
General Board
Secretary of the Navy
Mothers' Day Observed Across Town This Sunday
The community prepares for Mothers' Day on Sunday May 10 with local events, church services, and family gatherings planned to honor mothers. Officials note observances will span across venues and neighborhoods.
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Thorughout
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Busines Organnse
Tetetes
Net
People’s Forum
Diogenes
Grant
Frederic J. Haskin
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