Comer Denial Focuses on Fifty Cent Coal Rate
The article argues that B. B. Comer is charged with aiding the passage of the maximum rate act that fixed a fifty cent coal rate for Sylacauga cotton mills, higher than the seventy cent domestic rate. It notes Comer and supporters have not explained the act’s origins or its permanence and contrasts Comer’s stance with Henderson’s earlier opposition to special rates.
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B. B. Comer
Sylacauga
Henderson
Comer
Selheimer
Mr. Comer
Gomer
Farmers push for Mobile market access for Alabama produce
An editorial argues the Mobile Montgomery corridor could supply Mobile with fruit and vegetables grown in the rich Alabama belt. It contends rail rates misstate markets and urges educating farmers to boost production for local demand.
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Mobile
Montgomery
Alabama
Louisville
Nashville
Baldwin
Comer Extravagance Faces State Budget Debate
Advertisement props up an old photo of Comer while comparing expenditures with O Neal. Lieutenant Governor Seed exposes Comer’s claims as selective, noting unpaid warrants and a bankrupt treasury left to successors. Examiner John T. Gorman traces a pattern of excess from 1907 to 1910, showing state funds overdrawn by about 1.5 million.
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Comer
O’neal
O'Neal
Seed
John T. Gorman
Houston
Alabama
Treasury
Felks
Examiner Gorman
Comer’s
Jelks
Capitol
State Improvement at New Orleans
Letter defends Mobile against false reports by the Mobile Register about New Orleans docks and city projects. Explains Louisiana owns river fronts and the state board controls management, while Mobile actions are misrepresented. Compares to Boston port funding to illustrate state vs city roles.
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Mobile Register
Mobile
The
Register
New Orleans
State of Louisiana
Harbor Board
Port Commission
Boston
Masachusetts
Largest electric generating unit to be installed at Philadelphia plant
The Philadelphia Electric Company will install the largest electric generating unit ever built, rated at 35000 kw. If run at peak conditions for a year it would exceed the total energy delivered by central stations in 1912 to a long list of states. The unit measures 62 ft 2 in long and 21 ft 7 in high and weighs about 600 tons.
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Philadelphia Electric Company
Maryland
Virginia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
North
South Dakota
Arkansas
Arizona
New Mexico
Wyoming
Shrman Wers Soast the 4 War Is Some Ww Anyhowe
Unable to extract a coherent event from the provided text. The readable fragment lacks identifiable persons, places, organizations, or concrete actions to summarize accurately. No dependable entities available.
The Future Of The Navy And Its Costs
The article argues nations race to build dreadnoughts, urging the U S to reach 48 first line battleships by 1920 with heavy spending. It advocates a government armor plate plant, on site gun and ammunition production, and oil land acquisition to cut costs and boost secrecy and efficiency.
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Vera Cruz
United States
Great Britain
Germany
Japan
General Board of the Navy
General Board
Davy
Navy
Secretary of the Navy
Navy Department
Congress
Naval Gun Factory
Washington
Army
Powder Trust
Department For
Fairhope Plan Seen as Broad Single Tax Effort
E B Gaston defends the Fairhope plan as near to the full single tax, arguing it taxes land values for public use and reduces taxes on improvements. He disputes Norton’s view that the plan lacks linkage to Henry George doctrine and urges publicity of the corporation’s response once filed.
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Fairhope Single Ax Corporation
E. Q. Norton
Norton
England
Fairhope
Gaillard urged to stay out of political fight
A Jackson Alabama letter from May 2, 1914 criticizes Mr S P Gaillard for endorsing Mr Henderson in the Alabama governor race. The writer warns Gaillard to avoid entanglement with political factions, noting Henderson supporters and Gaillard’s past campaign gains. The letter emphasizes the need for a clean government and cautions future political calculations.
Public Utility Pioneer Santos Rubira Dies in Mobile
Santos S. Rubira eighty two died at his home 156 St Anthony street Mobile after a half hour illness. He came from Spain in 1832 and lived in New York before moving to Mobile in 1876 where he led the Mobile Gas Light and Coke Company later Mobile Electric Company. He helped build the power plant on Royal and St Louis streets in 1900 and supplied power for Sprig Hill avenue cars. Surviving are three sons S S Rubira Jr A W Rubira and Henry S Rubira and Mrs Caldwell family members in New York and White Plains New York.
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Santos S. Rubira
Mobile
St. Anthony Street
Mr. Rubira
Spain
America
New York
Caldwell
Mobile Gas Light and Coke Company
The
Electric Light Company
H. M. Byllesby & Company
Mobile Electric Company
Rubira
Royal and
St. Louis Street
Mobile Refugees From Tampico Describe Water Crisis
Lewis Road of Mobile and Daniel Brandmaehl of Whistler, oil workers for El Aguila near Tampico, report water to be the citys worst problem after federals blew up waterworks. They left aboard a torpedo boat then a battleship to Galveston, then Mobile, receiving $15 each for expenses.
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Lewis Road
Mobile
Daniel Brandmaehl
Whistler
Mexico
el Aguila Oil Company
el Aguila
Tampico
Panuco River
Aesa
Connecticut
Galveston
Texas
High School Bureau Aims To Place Barton Academy Pupils
A plan by Prof. Lee Byrne and Prof. M Metz to create a bureau placing commercial department pupils and graduates of Barton Academy in jobs as bookkeepers stenographers typists office assistants or clerks after June 1. Call 1521 Home to enroll or request help.
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Barton Academy High School
Lee Byrne
M. Metz
Byrne
Fat Regiments and Comfortable War Plans Circulate
A humorous letter from Emporia Kansas suggests forming a fat men regiment limited to 225 pounds. It imagines government gear including electric fans ice coolers rocking chairs and a special Pullman train to parade into Mexico to end the war in six weeks. The piece mocks a rough rider idea and praises complacent American bravado.
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Kansas
Mexico
Emporia
Kas
Gazette
Lawyer's Will Monopoly Ends in Simple Bequest
A village lawyer famed for drawing wills earned a monopoly in the area. After a wealthy man died, gossip followed his estate value. A neighbor asked about Brown's will, and the lawyer calmly replied that Brown left everything he had.
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Brown
Four Candidates Seek Clayton Place in Third District
Special to The Item. Montgomery Alabama May 5 three avowed candidates enter the race to succeed Henry D Clayton elevated to the federal bench in Montgomery Judge A A Evans Frazer of Union Springs and Henry B Steagall of Ozark announce runs Byrd G Farmer of Dothan also connected to the race W S Garner of Ozark contemplates but withdraws It is likely one nominee will fill both short and long term with a special election to formalize the choice presidents call pending resignations to finish the term
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Montgomery
Ala
Henry D. Clayton
A. A. Evans
Clayton
State Tax Commission
Third Judicial Circuit
Supreme Court
T.S. Frazer
Union Springs
Henry B. Steagall
Ozark
Byrd G. Farmer
Dothan
W. S. Garner
Congressional Committee
O’neal
Congress
Seven Nurses Awarded Diplomas At Mobile Infirmary
Seven young women received diplomas Monday evening at the Mobile Infirmary graduation exercises. The grads were Annie May Seely Bernice Chambers Nora EB McLeod Didora Tricon Grace Brockway Ethel Kinch and Willie Northrop.
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Mobile Infirmary
Annie May Seely
Bernice Chambers
Nora EB. McLeod
Didora Tricon
Grace Brockway
Ethel Kinch
Willie Northrop
T. H. Johnson
All Saints’ Church
Jacob D. Bloch
Mobile Infirmary Association
Lyons
Public Invited to Templar Installation at Masonic Temple
Invitations issued for the installation of officers of Mobile Commandery No. 2 Knights Templars to be held Tuesday evening May 5 at 8 o'clock in the Masonic Temple.
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Mobile Commandery No. 2
Knights Templars
Masonic Temple
Maccabees Dance Night Set By Mobile Group
Miss Maxine Biebesheimer state commander of the Lady Maccabees in the city announces an entertainment and dance at the Knights of Columbus Hall under Mobile Hive No 3 with several local singers and musicians. Refreshments will be served and dancing follows Tuesday night.
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Maccabees
Maxine Biebesheimer
The
Lady Maccabees
Mobile Hive No. 3
Knights of Columbus Hall
Mobile
Empty tonneau looms as largest vacancy for pedestrian
A stray/empty tonneau from a touring car looms as the single largest vacant obstacle to the slow pedestrian. The scene evokes caution as passersby navigate the street.
Diaz silent on Mexican situation to many in I told you so mood
The Indianapolis News notes Porfirio Diaz declines to comment on Mexican affairs while implying he may feel vindicated or in an I told you so state of mind due to the evolving situation.
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Porfirio Diaz
lIndianapolis News
Bring Him to Time by Saluting the Flag
The Chicago News urges Huerta to hurry and salute the flag or risk President Wilson demanding a temperance pledge. The call emphasizes national unity and loyalty during wartime rhetoric.
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Huerta
Wilson
Chicago News
Lipton Plans Another Boat Race To Cheer Community
Tom Lipton continues efforts to lift spirits by organizing a new boat race. The Washington Post notes his upbeat plan and community focus as a morale booster.
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Tom Lipton
Washington Post
Great To Be Crazy Progress of New York Sun
The fragment notes progress of a New York newspaper item with bold style and a playful title. It hints at a feature or column titled Great To Be Crazy and indicates forward momentum for the publication.
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Progressi of
Eesanita’e Oar York Sun
Diaz and Huerta compare in presidency plan
A Memphis Commercial Appeal remark argues that if Diaz returns an elder statesman era could follow and the United States would likely back him for the presidency.
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Huerta
Diaz
Sam
Memphis
Governor Cole Blease Stands on His Dignity
Governor Cole Blease declares he is standing on his dignity amid political tensions with Southern states. The remark reflects his firm stance as disputes arise over policy and leadership in the era.
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Cole Blease
Old and New in India Bridge Sparks Train Ride Hype
The excerpt describes a dual structure across a gorge used by an iron horse train route. It notes the smaller locomotive and cars compared with American equipment while highlighting a very high bridge. It mentions first, second, and third class travel and private compartments for first and second class passengers.
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Home
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Trades and’ Council
Mobile, Alabama
Frederic J. Haskin
People’s Forum
Gaston
E. B. Gaston
Fairhope, Ala
Gaillard
S. P. Gaillard
Uniontown
Campagin
Clarke
Choctaw
Jackson, Ala
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H. B. Steagall
Judge Evans
T. S. Frazer and
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Templar
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