Where They Stand on Prohibition in Alabama Politics
Birmingham figure F M Jackson endorses Comer, arguing he best represents a moral pro prohibition governor. He warns Henderson victory would be a boon for bars while Comer victory would aid evangelical and prohibition supporters nationwide.
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South
Alabama
Register
Charles Henderson
Comer
F. M. Jackson
Birmingham
Age-Herald
Henderson
America
Airpower as Fifth Arm in War Sees Mexico Scene
The article argues aircraft could become a true fifth arm of the service in future wars, discusses Mexican prospects, and surveys nations’ spending, technology, and the United States’ lag in aviation compared with France, Germany, Britain, and Russia. It highlightsancing bomb types, wireless use, and the role of dirigibles versus airplanes.
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Mexico
France
Tripoli
Bulgaria
Greece
Turkey
Fletcher
Vera Cruz
Huerta
Funstone
vywThe
Colonel Unge
Riley E. Scott
United States
Scott
Paris
Wrights
Germany
Great Britain
Russia
Japan
Italy
Belgium
Austria
Chile
Spain
Brazil
Odds on Henderson in Montgomery betting rounds
Montgomery bettors record wagers on Henderson versus Comer with $100 to $75 odds and larger sums. Several residents seek even-money bets, while checks and certified notes appear, but most offers vanish as the race shifts after the first primary. Local gossip notes Comer odds falling from 2 to 1 to even after the primary, with Henderson money lingering.
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Montgomery
Comer
Henderson
Montgomery Advertiser
Forecasts Shrink for Comer in Governor Race
The piece argues newspapers backing B. B. Comer trim their predicted majorities as election day nears. It notes Birmingham Age-Herald cut its forecast to 3,664 and Marcus Weir predicted Henderson at 10,650, with Comer supporters shrinking expectations from over 14,000 to about a quarter, implying a potential loss.
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B. B. Comer
Birmingham
Birmingham Age-Herald
Marcus Weir
Henderson
Comet Effort Attacks Henderson as Liquor Man and Prohibitionist
The WHAK report notes efforts by the Comet newspapers to label Mr. Henderson a liquor advocate and a state wide prohibitionist. A boy responds with a sharp retort, You're one, too.
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Comet Effort
Mr. Henderson
Immense Building Erected On former Equitable Site
The cornerstone of a 537 ft, 6 in tall building frames now rise on the former Equitable Life site. It will have 38 stories above ground, 3 below, 45 acres floor space, and accommodate about 15,000 workers. Annual rent projected near 3.5 million.
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Equitable Life
Broadway
Battleship Program Battles and Winners Contrast
A fragment compares two battleship programs and notes one side securing victory over the other. Details are sparse but the text signals a contest or comparison of naval projects and outcomes.
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Eates
Hve
Mobile County Registers to Show Opposition to Comer
The registration books are open today and tomorrow for all eligible men not yet registered to prepare to cast a clear vote showing Mobile County does not want B. B. Comer as governor.
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Mobile
Mobile County
B. B. Comer
Mobile cotton receipts set new record again this year
Mobile cotton receipts yesterday surpassed 404,729 bales, edging past the 1871 mark of 404,673 and leaving Mobile on the verge of a prewar record while noting declines during the Comer era. The current high is attributed to Governor O’Neal and Railroad Commissioner Senderson’s leadership.
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Mobile
Mobile Register
Comer
O'Neal
Senderson
Railroad Commission
Samford and Comer Cast Doubts on Governorship Bid
The withdrawal from the race by Samford after inviting Comer to enter as a candidate indicates the bid was untenable. The decision likely came when Samford realized Comer was not a prohibitionist or a local optionist but primarily seeking votes.
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Samford
Comer
Six and Six Plan for School System Backed by Claxton
United States Education Commissioner Dr. Claxton endorses a six year elementary and six year high school structure, arguing the present eight four split delays youth development and that a sixth elementary year allows better teacher continuity. The Inland Empire Teachers Association, serving 2 000 teachers across Washington Oregon Idaho and Montana, unanimously supported the plan, deeming it educationally valuable for the region.
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Claxton
United States
Inland Empire Teachers’ Association
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
Good Roads Prosperity for Tennessee Farmers
Commissioner T F Peck urges Tennessee farmers to fund a first class statewide road system as a path to prosperity. He cites better farms, stock, homes, schools and churches in counties with road improvements and predicts broader benefits as funding expands. The piece notes growing southern highway efforts and the Atlanta congress shaping national road policy.
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T. F. Peck
Tennessee
Peck
Soch
Atlanta
Phese
Calves Conservation Urged To Cut Beef Prices
Washington report notes Rep Britten of Illinois urges curbing calf slaughter to ease high living costs. He cites bills restricting interstate beef calf slaughter and exports, with figures showing declining beef cattle and rising meat prices. He cites 1907 to 1913 cattle drops and large calf slaughtered volumes as evidence.
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Victor Elliott
Washington
Britten
Illinois
Committee On Interstate and
Beef Trust
Adamson
Georgia
Argentina
House Committee
Congress
Chicago
Tennessee
Austin
Knoxville
United States
Panama-Pacific Handbook distributed by Remington Company
A Panama-Pacific International Exposition handbook will be circulated worldwide. The Remington Typewriter Company handles distribution, with six hundred fifty eight offices globally. Free copies are available at Remington offices on St Francis street.
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Remington Typewriter Company
Remington Typewriter Organization
Remington
California
Exposition
Canal Zone
San Francisco
St. Francis Street
Cross Country Flight Challenge and National Readiness
The text argues for long cross country flights of 200 to 1000 miles, noting only about ten Americans could attempt such flights. It contrasts endurance tests with exhibition flights. It recalls 1912 when France won the Gordon Bennett contests in the U.S. with a French machine, pilot, and motor, blaming indifference for American defeat.
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France
Gordon Bennett
Alabama Volunteers Ready 10 Respond Says Gov ONeal
Governor O Neal says Alabama National Guard is efficient and ready for war on twenty four hours notice. He notes volunteers have led in wars and Alabama will be among first to furnish troops for Mexico if needed. He praises volunteers bravery and meets officers at a Montgomery drill school.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
O'Neal
National Guard
Montgomery Country Club
United States
Mexico
Huerta
America
Mexico City
Wilson
Alabama National Guard
Joseph B. Scully
W. P. Screws
T. C Locke
United States Army
Ernest Shepherd
Sweeney
Morgan
Screws
Scully
Brabson, Castleman and Kendrick
Regular Army
O’neal
Olive O'Neal
Kirkman O'Neal
H. R. Spangler
Robert Gorrie
John Moffatt
Bell Leaves Frisco For Texas City Camp
Major General J Franklin Bell arrived from the Philippines and departed San Francisco for Texas City Texas to assume command of the second army division.
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Bell
Frisco
Texas City
Associated Press
San Francisco
J. Franklin Bell
Philippines
Texas
Anniston to Host Next Episcopal Diocesan Council
The Episcopal diocese of Alabama will hold its next annual council in Anniston. Bishop C M Beckwith announced the choice after the committee's recommendation. Grace church Anniston is favored for the meeting with Dothan and Trinity Mobile offering invitations.
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Selma
Ala
Episcopal Diocese of
Alabama
Anniston
C. M. Beckwith
Dothan
Trinity Church
Mobile
Grace Church
Beckwith
Stuart McQuéen
Montgomery
E. E. Dobbs
W. M. Claybrook
Birmingham
W. H. Taylor
Uniontown
Robert Jemison
John E. Mitchell
United States
Stewart McQueen
Episcopal Church
Ohio River
Mississippi River
E. W. Gambie
KE. H. Johnson
G. C. Tucker
Cary Gamble
United Mine Workers Await Important Report
The international executive board of the United Mine Workers of America meets in Indiana to review a special committee report outlining coal strike policy in Colorado and to consider the feasibility of a general strike if needed.
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Associated P J
Indiana Poris
Ind
International Executive Board
The
United Mine Workers of America
Cdal
Colorado
Seth Low Elected President of New York Chamber of Commerce
Seth Low, former mayor of New York, was elected president of the chamber of commerce yesterday. He becomes the first son to succeed his father as head of the chamber, a post his father Abbiel Abbott Low held from 1863 to 1867 in a fifty year lineage.
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Associated Press
New York
Seth Low
Chamber of Commerce
Abbiel Abbott Low
Tower of Mystery marks a historic Norse beacon in New England
An ancient stone structure towers in a New England state, its builders and purpose unknown. Theories suggest Norse origin from the Vinland voyages around 1000 led by Leif Ericson, with explorers such as Eric the Red noted in legends.
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New England
North America
Leif St Chem
Eric the Red
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