Hartwell stance on Prohibition questioned after Comer speech
The Citronelle Gazette reports Senator-elect Hartwell, in Mobile County politics, faced questions about his pro prohibition views after a Comer speech. Critics say the county opposes prohibition and fear Hartwell may not reflect majority sentiment as voters prepare to go to the polls Monday.
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Jim Ham’’ Lewis
Mobile’ County
Illinois
Citronelle
Citronelle Gall
Harry T. Hartwell
Henderson
Alabama
Hartwell
Comer
Wall
Mr. Hartwell
Fight over Alabama punch delays homecoming for Roosevelt
Report notes Roosevelt will stay away until the Comer dispute ends and Cole Blease heads to Mexico, delaying any return home amid political tensions.
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Roosevelt
Alabama
Cole Blease
Mexico
Record on Henderson Comer and local option stance
Henderson opposes the cross roads and supports local option while voting against the Comer amendment. Comer opposes liquor sales in Birmingham. The text questions which record better guarantees believers in local self government.
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Henderson
Comer
Birmingham
Birmingham Age Herald endorses pro mine owners candidate
The Birmingham Age Herald backs the anti O Neal candidate who narrowly won the laborers tents issue. It notes Mobile and perhaps "Igbam" could swing the result, suggesting the outcome remains uncertain due to regional votes.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
O’neal
Mobile
Igbam
Unclear text on Pratt and legal dispute details
A fragment discusses Pratt related to a ball game and a joke remark, and mentions Mrs E Joseph Weinhandler suing her husband’s parents and brother for Lees alleging they induced her. It references a costly missionary work and Daign letters to Henderson men and Comer.
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Henderson
Comer
Pratt
Mr. Pratt
E Joseph Weinhandler
Lees
Funeral halted for Bulldog N J blocked burial in city
A funeral for a bulldog named N J was halted after city officials prohibited burial within municipal limits. The board cited zoning and public health rules, forcing the owners to seek an out of city burial site or alternative memorial.
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N. J
White House bride to reside in a grand house
A White House bride will live in a large house described as having fine features. The remark hints at elegant renovations and a comfortable home environment expected within the presidential residence.
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White House
Alabama Destiny at Stake in Tomorrow's Primary
The Alabama race hinges on the gubernatorial contest between Comer and his opponents. Editorials warn that a Comer victory could stunt the state’s industrial and transportation growth for years, benefiting neighboring Gulf states and altering Panama Canal traffic flows. The piece cites Mobile’s opposition to Comer and questions about an Alabama Power Company influence behind the campaign.
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Alabama
I Tentangos
Gulf Seaboard
Texas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Florida
Morgan
Mobile
Nerscome
Ca Kollc
Horr
Comer
Henderson
Birmingham
Alabama Power Company
England
Coosa
Gadsden
Power Company
Montgomery
Comet
Kolb
B. B. Comer
Mine owners back Comer in Alabama race
The Birmingham mine owners and chief mining attorney Walker Percy have endorsed Comer, a move praised by the Register. Observers note other Comer papers show less enthusiasm and fear the miners and lawyers owe Comer for state troop actions against striking workers four years ago. They recall Comer led troops and felled a tent over a new mother, and warn union workers will vote against him.
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Birmingham
Comer
Walker Percy
Register
Alabama
Labor clashes with Comer followers over press fairness
The article accuses Comer and followers of anti labor bias in policy and action. It notes J Howard Fore’s Mobile visit for Charles Henderson sparked attacks on his integrity by the Register after Hare of the Tuskegee News questioned Fore as a former employee. Hare later praised Fore’s newspaper experience when he joined the Tuskegee News staff.
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Comer
J. Howard Fore
Mobile
Charles Henderson
Register
C. W. Hare
Tuskegee News
Fore
Hare
Pine Apple
Alabama
Anniston Daily
Macon
Acon
Wilcox
Demands defeat of Comer for Alabama governorship
The passage lists numerous disqualifying traits for B. B. Comer including temper, personal antagonisms, vindictiveness, lack of justice knowledge, and a drive for power used as revenge, arguing the state’s moral and material progress requires his defeat.
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B. B. Comer
Alabama
Comer
Federation of Churches thanks The Item for Go to Church Sundays
The Federation of Churches expresses sincere thanks for space and support in promoting Go to Church Sundays. The undersigned committee credit the newspaper's reporter and call for community unity and higher civic purpose in Mobile on May 5, 1914.
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Federation of Churches
J. H. Williams
L. D. DIX
Aubrey Boyles
Mobile
Norton Analyzes Fairhope Plan
A letter responding to earlier communications discusses the Fairhope Industrial Association and its successor the Fairhope Single Tax Corporation. The writer argues that the single tax colony risks harming the broader Henry George movement by failing to abolish taxes on labor and property, instead shifting burdens to land rents.
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Norton
Fairhope
B. B. Gaston
Altona A. Chapman
Fairhope Industrial Association
Fairhope Single Tax Corporation
Fairhope plan misinterpreted as single tax claim says Norton
J Edward Quincy Norton argues the Fairhope colony misleads the public into thinking it applies Henry George’s single tax fully. He contends the plan burdens lessees with taxes on improvements and personal property while not abolishing state or federal taxes, risking public misunderstanding and legal challenges.
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Wien
Fairhope Corporation
Fairhope
Gaston
Henry George
Alabama
Fairhope Friends
J Edward Quincy Norton
Mobile
Mr Touart Declares He Is Not Pursuing Tax Commissioner Post
Stephen Touart, Mobile, May 9, 1914, states he is not an applicant for tax commissioner and will not seek or accept the position under any circumstances, regardless of who is governor. He thanks readers for space to clarify.
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MR. Touart
B. B. Comer
Mobile
Stephen Touart
Rumor of Comer governorship sparks mobilized revolt
One hundred men rally against potential prohibition in Mobile County warning no blind tigers will be tolerated. They contend if whiskey sales stop the state must lose benefits too and demand accountability for officials who fail in duty. One of the one hundred speaks for the group.
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Comer
Viame
Mobile
Mobile County
Reforestation Proposed at Yellow River Headwaters
The Chinese conservation bureau weighs reforestation at the Yellow River headwaters to reduce torrents and steady flow from uplands. The report notes effects may not appear within the present generation's lifetime.
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Chinese National Conservation Bureau
Yellow River
Odd Temperament Opens Patient Doctor Dialogue
In a clipped Buffalo Express exchange a physician stresses absolute rest as essential for the patient’s ailment. The patient questions the system’s tolerance to rest, highlighting a perceived clash between medical advice and personal limits.
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Buffalo Express
Mobile Railroads Praised by Former Mobile Resident
A former Mobile citizen lauds Dr. Harry T. Inge and railroads led by J. C. Clark for transforming Mobile. He argues Comer’s administration would hurt railways, workers, and harbor prosperity, citing deepwater improvements, wharf expansion, and better river trade as decisive evidence of railroad influence.
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Mobile
Harry T. Inge
Register
Comer
Commonwealth
Stein
Peru
Knights and Ladies of Security hold first meeting in May
Fraternal World K and KL of $. Mobile Council announces the first meeting on Wednesday May 13 at 8 oclock. The 206 000 members aim to extend protection to friends and relatives while noting 1913 gains with over 20 000 new members. Members urged to attend as officers are to sit and county reports and initiations are on the agenda. Visiting members welcome.
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Mobile Council
Knights and Ladies of Security
Rescue Lodge No
Mobile Lodge No
Percival Lodge No
Red Cross Lodge No
Gordo
Tuscaloosa
Battles Wharf
Odd Fellows Grand Lodge Meeting In Birmingham
Mobile city and county lodges prepare for grand lodge sessions in Birmingham this week. Delegates defend against moving sessions from annual to biennial and plan Rebekah elevation for Mrs Catherine Buerger. Attendees include D W McGaughey Herman Vogel August Buerger and Elliott G Rickardy. They will tour the Odd Fellows Home in Cullman Thursday.
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Mobile City
Odd Fellows
Birmingham
Rebekah
Catherine Buerger
August Buerger
Alabama State Rebekahs’ Assembly
Buerger
Odd Fellows’ Lodges
Alabama
W. R. Bickley
Mobile
Albert D. Bloch
Union
David Michel
McInnis
H. L. Krudop
Ernst
Edward D. Nelson
Napoleonville
Crichton
Thomas J. Price
Mechanics
Whistler
Ira Pringle
D. W. McGaughey
Odd ‘Fellowship of Mobile
Herman ‘Vogel
Elliott G. Rickardy
Grand Lodge
Rebekah Assembly
Cullman
Mobile Lodge No. 8
Ill Ludlow Odd Fellows member Herman Linquist sick
Visiting Ludlow resident Herman Linquist of Ludlow Pa is ill at the Southern Infirmary in Grand Bay He belongs to Ludlow Lodge No 1046 S O O F and local Odd Fellows are caring for him in his home city
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Herman Linquist
Ludlow
Grand Bay
Southern
Linquist
Bauer elected president of Mobile Police Relief Association
In a Sunday meeting L Bauer was elected president succeeding H R Malone J W Murphy re elected vice president L C Lutz re elected financial secretary and J Bressing ham re elected treasurer L J Murray elected recording secretary to fill the vacancy. Bauer serves as day signalphone errors of the Modern Woodmen of the World consul commander Maple Camp W O W and holds officer roles in several fraternal groups.
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Mobile Police Relief Association
L. Bauer
Elec
H. R. Malone
J. W. Murphy
L. C. Lutz
J. Bressingham
L. J. Murray
Bauer
Maple Camp
Beavers Consider Own Home Dam Plans Discussed
Beavers Independent Order No 26 held a Tuesday meeting led by Dr O H Harris. They will consider securing a home and naming delegates to the supreme dam meeting on May 8. They also plan to discuss the annual outing for orphans.
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Beavers
Mobile Dam
Independent
Order of Beavers
0. H. Harris
Supreme Dam
Pythians Appoint Lodge Officials for Coming Year
Messrs. L. Schwarz, C. L. Smith and Aubrey Boyles are named to lead the Pisathan Lodge Knights of Pythias for the coming year. The appointments set the stage for the fraternal body's activities and community service plans.
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Messrs. L. Schwarz
C. L. Smith
Aubrey Boyles
Knights of
Pisatha
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