Storage and Public Health Drive Alabama News 1913
In Mobile Alabama on November 28 1913 leaders push public welfare through a cold storage inquiry and anti tuberculosis drives. The department of justice plans a preliminary report as lawmakers press to curb long term storage and high food costs. Red Cross seal campaigns in multiple cities including Mobile Montgomery and Decatur are outlined with thousands of seals to be sold and nurses to aid educational and rescue work.
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Mlds
Dbd
Department of Justice
Bureau of Investigation
Department
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Cold Storage Trust
Kenneth
Tennessee
Carey
Wisconsin
McKeller
House
House Interstate Commerce Com Committee
Washington
House Committee On Judiciary
Interstate Commerce Committee
Adamson
Georgia
Iene
Alabama
Seem
Southern Express Company
Red Cross
Camden
Snow Hill
Columbiana
Montgomery
Mobile
Decatur
Tuscaloosa
Haleyville
Athens
Eutaw
Florala
Andalusia
Mobile County
Jefferson County
Lyric Theatre
Language Based Ethnic Divisions in the 1910 US Census
The census first shows the ethnic makeup of the White population by native language of home speech. It notes that many Canadians are French or English speaking, while Belgians, Swiss, and Balkan natives reflect German French and Italian tongues. Italian and Yiddish rise in rank, with German still dominant but declining in relative share.
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United States
Armany
Austria
Hungary
Russia
Canada
Europe
Peter Tongues
Cowdray Denies Pearson Oil Monopoly Intention
Lord Cowdray, head of the Pearson syndicate, denies plans for a Colombian oil monopoly. Senor Camacho argues the contract would grant the firm sweeping rights, including prospecting nationwide and claiming future discoveries, raising questions about government energy policy and foreign control.
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Cowdray
Pearson
Colombia
Mexico
Lord Cowdray
Pearson Syndicate
Senor A. Camacho
Senor V. O. Camacho
Senor Araujo
Minister of Public Works
Geography of Morals Shows Different Paths to Temperance
The Cincinnati Times-Star argues morality shifts with geography as France seeks to limit distilled liquors while Ohio debates broader saloon control. It notes 222,072 French deputies sign a petition, saloons expanding from 435,379 to 478,843, and cites Ohio Representative Hillenkamp’s plan to tax wines and beer differently from distilled drinks.
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France
United States
Ohio
Anti- Saloon League
Hillenkamp
Lucas County
Cincinnati Times-Star
Graft Start in New York: Sunday Picture Show Raids
The piece discusses widespread Sunday picture shows and potential raids under Mayor Gaynor. It notes revenue from Sunday access, the formal raid process, and police conduct, with tensions over enforcement and acoustics.
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New York
Gaynor
Waldo
Tee Saree
Secret Juntas in Washington Shape Hidden Diplomacy
A Washington letter profiles secret service figures known as Juntas representing factions from Mexico and other nations. It notes the Carranza Constitutionalists and Huerta regimes, the risk to Junta staff, and potential U S recognition shifting international standing.
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Washington
Mexico
Victoriano Huerta
Venustiano Carranza
Huerta
Senor Algara de Terreros
Madero
Carranza
Deep Sea
United Sates
Thas
United States
Hearst Urges Patience Over Mexican Crisis
The article argues against immediate war with Mexico, suggesting intervention should be the last resort and only if Mexico proves unable to defend itself. It criticizes Hearst's aggressive stance, stresses preservation of national ideals, and calls for patience amid Mexico's outrages while leaving open the possibility of future action if necessity arises.
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William Randolph Hearst
Mexico
Mr. Hearst
Canada
Destiny
The Rho Chi Club Forms In Lyons Village
The Rho Chi Club organized in the village last week by Hazel Noble Helen Hamn Edith Hopkins Helen Holloway Vivian Langely Josephine Mack and Pauline Hermans. Miss Hamn hosts this week. The name blends Greek roots with a gum note hailing rhododendrum and chicle.
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Hazel Noble
Helen Hamn
Edith Hopkins
Helen Holloway
Vivian Langely
Josephine Mack
Pauline Hermans
Miss Hamn
Lyons
N. Y
Democratic Press
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Ditorial and News Bell
Home
ERI Council
Mobile, Alabama
Hercules
Hai
Rmanag
Woss
Querie
Arlington Hotel
Virginia Terhune van de Water
Mary Fletcher
Mrs. Fletcher Senior
Twenty-third Street
Mary
Bert
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