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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1914
Page
4
The piece argues Huerta’s ouster would be Wilson’s greatest domestic triumph but warns the president's power could tempt rash action. It urges Wilson to seek quiet, temper his impulse for expansion, and govern with moderation and wisdom after Huerta’s removal.
The letter accuses Comer of soliciting money from saloon keepers with a promise of “good times” if elected. It notes Avon Dale Child Labor King is backed by Brooks Lawrence and a state prohibition group. The Anti-Saloon League and Seed claim to know his position, while the Register appears ignorant.
Chicago club women through the Civic Study Committee of the Chicago Woman's Club inspect and advise city officials on housing conditions. They report ongoing efforts to reform housing, calling for more inspections and new model homes, while noting the scale of the task and need for broader city backing.
The piece argues Comer failed to sway Alabama voters with a bid to split local option and statewide prohibition. It notes Henderson’s consistent support for local option and opposition to state-wide ban, and cites Comer’s mixed message as ineffective due to informed, connected voters and modern communication.
In Mobile county a local forecaster claims a 120 vote margin for the Avondale mill owner, describing Comerism as overwhelming and disputing the forecast as hopeful rather than based on probability.
United States Bureau of Education reports 4222 foreign students enrolled in regular college and graduate programs in 1913, up 577 in two years. Canada leads with 653, Mexico sends 223, Brazil 113, Argentina 43, and China 594 among other nations represented across 275 institutions.
A political column accuses Henderson of a pattern of deceit while asserting Comer’s stance depends on his location. The piece claims Comer has misled voters before and would repeat if given opportunity, urging scrutiny of local option positions.
Next Monday will mark Comer being placed in the same political cemetery with his late prohibition amendment. The filing signals a final dismissal of his reform proposal and aligns with ongoing partisan debates surrounding prohibition policies.
The piece notes Henderson ahead in betting and recalls Alex Garber campaign claims. It cites Garber as Comer’s campaign manager who predicted a 15 000 vote majority in the first primary, while Comer won only 34 percent in the governor race.
Editors propose a united study of Mexico’s needs under General Wood to chart present requirements. The piece hints at broader reforms and the role of editors in shaping policy recommendations.
A terse note states Han of peyiee Ea Pan is captured near Columbia State after a pursuit led by T. B. The report notes authorities moved quickly to secure the individual.
A historical essay argues that Mexico may eventually join the United States, detailing frontier tensions and calls for redress as Americans press for a stronger hold. It surveys Sonora and Chihuahua regions with rich mines and resources, noting frontier fortifications and potential annexation prospects.
James A. Carney writes to The Item to address Holmes’s criticisms and state his views. He cites Baldwin vote totals, notes geography of Baldwin, urges increased state revenue for schools and roads, and calls for modern business principles in state and municipal government. Carney signs the letter from Carney Alabama, May 6, 1914.
In a letter from May 4 1914 Altona A Chapman argues Fairhope not a true single tax town but a working model showing land value capture benefits. The Fairhope experiment reallocates land value to public use and limits private ownership terms, illustrating potential outcomes of broader single tax adoption.
H N McKinney argues that business declines since 1913 stem from government uncertainty. He cites Niagara of rate cases and delays by the Interstate Commerce Commission, urging prompt impartial action to restore confidence and employment.
A frame house at 456 South Scott Street owned by Captain Dave Coster and occupied by A. G. Adolph sustained 300 in damage from a fire caused by sparks on the roof. A second one story tenement at 454 Beauregard Street owned by Mayor Pat Lyons and occupied by Ed Brown suffered 200 in losses with the roof burned off. Chief Price called the blaze suspicious and an investigation is underway.
A handful of people inch toward a verdict while several women spring forward with urgency, jolting the process and threatening to derail the hesitant group. The scene captures a tense clash between deliberation and impulsive action.
The marble city of the dead in Buenos Aires is famed as one of the world’s most beautiful and costly cemeteries. It honors many great Argentines with tombs modeled by renowned artists. The vast site spans hundreds of acres with silent citizens in the thousands.
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