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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1915
Page
5
The item lists publishers and office locations in Mobile Alabama and notes Associated Press and International News Service bureaus. It names Beckwith Agency as a leader and cites multiple city offices including New York Chicago and St. Louis branches.
A Marshall Messenger article argues that advertised goods reflect merit and reliability. It notes that advertisers keep themselves before the public, signaling trust, and warns that hidden practices damage reputations while ongoing ads indicate value across merchants, real estate, insurance, and crafts.
Democrats of Mobile county plan a mass meeting at German Relief Hall to discuss Alabama’s finances and urge the legislature to assist the governor. The gathering, described as non factional, invites voters from all factions, and excludes prohibition as an issue. Secretary W B McAleer stresses unity and legislative support.
Easter Sunday brought new church buildings into use in Mobile and Birmingham as Episcipalians held services for The Savior. Congregations occupied newly completed houses of worship for the first time, marking growth and renewed devotion in the two communities.
The Mobile Item notes a Friday mass meeting of Democrats in German Relief Hall to address Alabama’s critical finances and tax laws. It argues leaders should unite with Governor Henderson, defends his mandate, praises prohibition completion, and urges Legislature to cooperate with the chosen leader for state progress.
A historical dialogue accuses the Alabama Register of overreach in claiming state-wide backing for a revenue measure. Critics argue the press speaks for legislators and not for all Alabamians, urging voters to directly contact their representatives to express the people’s wishes against perceived corporate influence.
A movement seeks direct ferry service between Mobile and Baldwin counties to connect the two communities as one people. Proponents argue ferries would overcome bay and river barriers, with funding to be sought from both county boards to build and operate the free ferries and boost Mobile’s role as Baldwin’s mercantile hub and rail ocean shipping point.
A large audience gathered at The Item to hear details of the great fist battle in Havana. People from various walks of life stood through the description and appreciated the account as if witnessing the combatants in action.
The notice mocks bachelors in West Virginia as their failure to be deceived into supporting a future wife leads to a proposed five dollar annual tax. It notes no clear plan for a mass departure of unmarried men from the state.
The piece notes a Russian saying about reciprocity with eggs and a leader. It contrasts this with American chatter suggesting some would demand the entire hennery in return for a simple offering.
The Democratic mass meeting of Mobile county moves from Lyric Theatre to German Relief Hall due to venue conflicts. Held after a Saturday night St Andrew Hotel gathering, the session aims to urge legislature support for the governor in addressing Alabama’s financial crisis.
Susan Tdell Henderson, through Tompkins and Kirkpatrick, sues Ernest W. Henderson in the law and equity court for divorce alleging cruelty. She says he beat her with fists on March 29 1915 while living in St Louis and Columbus Georgia, endangering her life.
Industrial department of the New Orleans Mobile and Chicago railroad at Laurel Mississippi will be moved to Mobile on May 1. Information released Monday by quartermaster Seeman under L L Lawrence supervision confirms the transfer.
George Kle ine presents his silent epic Du Barry at the Empire Theatre for one day only on Wednesday. The production features Mrs. Leslie Carter Hamilton Revelle Campbell Gollan and Richard Thornton with lavish period settings. Empire manager Bianchi will augment the orchestra directed by Mrs. Fried to accompany the screening.
Paris reports the battles at Eparges in Meuse on March 18 to 20 as brilliant and successful with heavy artillery, rapid assaults, and close combat. German losses are cited including 2,000 men and 16 officers in February, while a Bavarian regiment is said to be decimated. Private Rocquett is credited with a counterattack feat.
The Crown shows Samson a five part feature with William Farnum and an all star cast and Fatty's Faithful Fide. Atlantis a $75 000 film adaptation of Gerhart Hauptmann's novel appears tomorrow in six parts with a dramatic plot and maritime disaster scenes described as highly realistic.
The Mobile Turn Verein Vorwarts welcomed many guests at their Charles Street hall for an auxiliary flag presentation. Secretary Emil Brunnier praised the auxiliary, Miss Emelie Brunner presented the banner, and President Albert Miller accepted. Music by Misses Roh and Konstanzer and a saxophone violin duo drew applause. Probate Judge Price Williams lauded the group, praising women, and the evening closed with singing, dancing, and a hearty feast.
The Empire theatre shows the twelfth Runaway June episode today. Helen Holmes of Kalem co stars in another Hazards of Helen entry. Hearst's Pictorial completes the bill. DuBarry arrives tomorrow with Mrs. Leslie Carter in a major feature attractor.
In Toulminville the Methodist Sunday school staged a varied Easter program with recitations class exercises and an Easter address by Miss Andy Cole. A trio and solos entertained as Mr Regis ter spoke and gifts were presented to the pastor. Attendance was large with updates on local residents and upcoming talks in the community.
Morning and evening services conducted by the Rev EB C Moore of Montgomery Alabama ended the revival at Government Street Methodist church. The pastor Rev Es Dannhelly said the meetings were very successful with large attendance and devotion throughout the conference Mobile area.
Four liquor dealers in Montgomery Alabama were arrested for displaying beer signs on delivery wagons and in shop windows under the Denson anti liquor advertising law. Attorney General Martin ruled arrests legal. They were released on bonds pending trial next Monday in the court of common pleas. Defendants named Capitol City Brewing & Ice Company Jesse W Powell Fred Ridolphi and Mack Amason.
The price of admission will be 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for children.
The Lyric Theatre hosts Cabiria for four days and nights with two daily showings drawing capacity crowds. Italian stars Pagani Moszata Manzini garner praise as DAnnunzio’s epic spectacle captivates diverse audiences. Pavlowa set to perform Thursday in a rare program spanning classic to modern dance.
April 6 report from Berlin notes the Carpathian battle remains unpredictable. A Tageblatt correspondent says Russian gains may lead to high costs for Moscow, while warning that victory requires exhausting the enemy and that Allied offensives could grow in effect even if ground is won at points in the Carpathians.
Stockholm reports Swedish naval authorities say Russian ships laid mines along the Baltic coast of Germany from RB island to Bornholm. Torpedo boats patrol to warn shipping and ferry traffic between Trellberg and Sassertz is halted after floating mines destroyed five German vessels in ten days.
A certificate shows City Bank & Trust Company increased capital stock from 500000 to 750000 as part of its transition to a national bank. The filing occurred in probate court on Tuesday.
Specials include fancy jardinières at 10 cents, thin glasses at 20 cents, cups and saucers at 10 cents, plain glass pitchers at low values, flower pots 6 to 12 inches from 9 to 50 cents, churns 1 to 3 gallons priced from 11 to 45 cents, and miscellaneous items in a sales flyer.
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