Tax Oppression Condemned By Register Four Years Ago
The Register condemns tax increases amid low mood and property value drops. It cites Montgomery county resistance and Mobile county disparities, noting residents face higher assessments and threats of litigation. The piece highlights a Mobile Pulley and Stove Works boost from 3200 to 13200 and cites multiple 25 to 90 percent increases.
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Register
Mobile
The
W. H. Lawson
Montgomery County
Lawson
Touart
Hendersons Reward in State Contest Report
A county official notes victory as reward for Henderson in the state contest after careful review of reports submitted. The statement emphasizes thorough scrutiny and earned recognition for Henderson’s efforts.
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Henderson
Huerta Envoys Prepare for Niagara Falls Peace Meeting
Mexican envoys Luis Elgeron Augustin Rodrigu ez Emiliano Rabaza travel from Mexico City to Vera Cruz by special train to reach the Niagara Falls mediation conference. The Brazilian minister asks U S authorities to aid their journey. over 500 Americans remain in the area with limited funds. Sir Lionel Carden urges British nationals to depart Vera Cruz.
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Mexico City
Luis Elgeron
Augustin Rodrigeuz
Emiliano Rabaza
Niagara Falls
Huerta
Vera Cruz
United States
Lionel Carden
Election districts teased by early returns in a roll call
In incomplete returns, Nate secures eighth district lead by 2 025 while Ninth district shows Comer carrying the seventh district by 425. Mr Henderson is projected to win by substantial majorities in the ninth congressional district as results trickle in.
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Nate
Henderson
Illusive Quest for Goods and Experience
A fragmented reflection notes the urge to buy and seek experience alike. The speaker muses that pursuit shapes the outcome, suggesting that effort and taste influence what one obtains and how one grows.
Nation Honors Vera Cruz Dead As Public Funeral Planned
Montana dispatch reports official orders for half mast on government buildings during Vera Cruz casualties ceremonies. Officers, sailors named Esau Frohlichstein among the dead, to be buried with honors in Mobile after transit from Brooklyn. President Wilson and Secretary Daniels send condolences to Frohlichstein family.
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Mexico
U. S
Montana
Brooklyn
N. Y
New York
Esaus—Frohlichstein
Mobile
Esau Frohlichstein
Pat J. Lyons
Frohlichstein
Esau H. Frohlichstein
America
Lincoln
Bixby
Boston
Josephus Daniels
Esau
Last Reunion of Quantrel Gang at Kimberlin Ranch
Ten survivors of Quantrel’s Civil War guerrillas gathered at Colonel Robert Kimberlin’s ranch in Clarendon for a final reunion. They will ride at midnight to reenact their famed raids, ending at daybreak with a sham battle led by Col. Kimberlin and Frank James.
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International News Service
Fort Worth
Tex
Quantrel
Robert
Kimberlin
Clarendon
Prairies
Col. Kimberlin
Frank James
Young Negro Burglar Wields Axe at Store
George Wilson a 17 year old colored youth alarmed residents by using an axe at the rear of the L H Meyer and Son store on Dauphin street. Police Chief Crenshaw and Detective Burch arrested him as a suspect in the attempted break in. New York private school students may soon enter public high schools without exams.
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George Wilson
L. H. Meyer & Sone
Dauphin Street
Crenshaw
Burch
New York
Certain men cannot muster work or hold any job
A fragment notes that some men are unable to put up a job or maintain employment. The line hints at struggles with work or steady duties, reflecting a broader social or moral observation from the source.
Monitor Ozark With Big Guns Arrives at Vera Cruz
Admiral Badger reports the Kronprinzessin Cecilie reached Vera Cruz at 6 am from Puerto Mexico. The Bavaria, carrying arms for Huerta, is not due until May 18. The navy foresees no capture of the cargo, as war preparations ramp up with brigades held in Texas City and ships at Galveston ready to transport troops.
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Vera Cruz
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Mexico
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Texas City
Colorado
Oscabow
Galveston
National Guard
Middle
Mazatian Not Taken by Constitutionalists
A May telegram from Admiral Howard reports Mazatian not fallen and ongoing fighting between Federalists and Constitutionalists on the west coast of Mexico. General Obregon expresses regret for an accidental non combatant injury caused by a Constitutionalist bomb drop. Navigation lights have been extinguished by Mexican Federal authorities.
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Navy Department
Admiral Howard
Mexico
Magatian
Feredaliets
Obregon
Hartwell Threatens Comer Victory at Local Meeting
A 200 to 300 strong crowd gathered before the county courthouse for a Comer campaign meeting. Speakers, interruptions, and arrests marked the event as S. Palmer Gaillard and W. Hill urged support while Hartwell praised Comer and warned foes, with local option and pig iron rate issues fueling debate.
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H. T. Hartwell
S. P. Gaillard
S. Palmer Gaillard
Comer
O'Neal
Gaillard
Ala
W. W. Hill
Montgomery County
Henderson
Hill
Nquor
Senator Hill
Pratt City
Hartwell
Inge
Harry T. Hartwell
H. T. Inge
Frank Inge
Dr. Inge
Mobile
Sen
Henderson Campaign Gains in Alabama North Lauderdale Tour
Special to The Item reports Harris D. Seed defending Henderson against Comer with scathing attacks on Comer's record on prohibition child labor and railroad rates. Seed cites betraying Walter D. Seed and promises, while local speakers like Lyons and Irvine bolster Henderson in Monroeville Wilcox Baldwin counties and Lauderdale.
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Harris D. Seed
Lauderdale
Florence
Charles Henderson
Comer
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Lacy
Walter D. Seed
Hobson
Mr. Seed
Mr. Comer
Paul Hodges
Underwood
Acres
Seed
J. D. Ratcliffe
Mobile
Monroe County
Henderson
Wilcox County
Monroeville
British Trust
Mobile Register
Prohibition Debate Echoes Across Jefferson County
About a thousand voters heard Joseph C. Rich speak as four to one and Pike backed Henderson for Comer, with prohibitionists in Jefferson County opposing Comer. Henderson is described as not controlled by any interest, while rumors tie Charles Lewis to Henderson and the Register labels him a prohibitionist.
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Comer
Harry T. Hartwell
Pike
Henderson
Jefferson County
Mobile
Charles Lewis
Register
Charles Henderson
Lord Wimborne to Face Polo Challenge at Hurlingham
Lord Wimborne's polo team lost to W S Buckmaster's England squad 9 to 8 at Hurlingham in Putney after a late surge by the England side. The crowd noted Wimborne's last chance to keep his challenger status amid a high spirited match.
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Lord Wimborne
Hucrlingham
W. S. Buckmaster
England
Hurlingham
Hurlingham Club
Putney
Ranelagh
Wimborne
Fragmentary OCR narrative on Mo bile people and Henderson race
Disjointed excerpt notes Gaillard hesitation to reveal opposition before election as railroad commissioner. Mentions questions about living on pig iron and remarks during a speech. Source reads unsettled with unclear context and names.
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Mobile
Gaillard
Henderson
Aonath
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