January 15, 1914, marked a pivotal day in the Alabama gubernatorial campaign as three hopefuls set up shop in Birmingham. At the Hotel Morris, Capt. Reuben F. Kolb’s campaign headquarters swung open its doors, with Judge Joseph H. Nathan of Sheffield at the helm. The seasoned politician’s enthusiasm was palpable as he vowed to ‘get immediately into the thick of the fight.’ Kolb’s popularity was on the rise, with supporters eager to capitalize on what they saw as a long-overdue opportunity for their candidate.
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Key Facts
- State: Alabama
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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