Mobile item details from national service offices
Brief notice lists publishing offices and circulation bureau contacts in Mobile Alabama and other national offices. It notes addresses in New York Chicago St Louis and the third National Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Mobile Item Co., Inc
Annel St
Mobile
Ala
Ational News Service
Adit
Ted Cr
8. C
Beckwith
New York
Baitang
Chicago
Tribune
St. Louis
Third’ National Building
Fifty Years Ago Remembers Appomattox and Union Heroes
The piece reflects on April 9 1865 and the 50th anniversary April 9 1915 at Appomattox. It honors Generals Lee and Grant and their roles in ending the Civil War. It quotes Ben Hill's tribute to Lee and Gen Charles King on Grant. The narrative ties the two nations then divided to a united postwar South under the flag.
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Appomattox
Lee
Southland
Ant Nd
Appomate Lee
Grant
Georgia
Ben J. Hill
South
Frederick
Napoleon
Washington
Charles King
North
Union
Gulf of
Lila F. Glennon
Dauiphin St
George W. Hough
Canal St
Marion Matthews
Joseph Pocase
S. Jefferson St
Ethel E. Walton
S. Hamilton
Agnes Zirlott
Ryland Lane
Court Rules Husband May Claim Wife Earnings
A New York court held a husband may claim the earnings of his wife under certain conditions as a matter affecting family support. The decision notes the earnings relate to the family and the husband’s rights in the marriage financial arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Loyal Democrats Plan Mobile Rally to Support Governor
Loyal Mobile Democrats gather at German Relief Hall to urge harmony between executive and legislative branches in Alabama. Speakers include prohibitionists and local optionists, with a focus on securing governor’s cooperation to redeem the state’s credit and pass a businesslike administration. The Item expects similar meetings statewide to back the liquor settlement and resist petty politics.
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Comer
Kolb
Henderson
Alabama
Mobile County
the Item
Comer Attacks State Spending And Convict System
Former Governor Comer testified on state finances criticizing appropriations cuts and the convict lease system. He defended his contracts with mine operators claiming higher returns than rival deals while denying serious convict abuses and challenging Montgomery Advertiser coverage. He opposed a governor salary bill and called the compromise with creditors a humiliation to Alabama.
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Capitol
State Highway Department
O'Neal
Sloss-Sheffield
Comer
Montgomery Advertiser
Paul Stevenson
Advertiser
Mr. Stevenson
Railroad Commission
John C. Cheney
Agricultural Department
Frazier Kolb
Reuben F. Kolb
T. Z. Canterbury
Cheney
Conference of Methodist Ends in Mobile District Session
The Mobile District Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South wrapped up at Crichton with resolutions praising prohibition and thanking Crichton and the local press. Rev. J. S. Craig outlined the Alabama Methodist Orphanage’s progress, noting debt reduction from 15000 to 4000 and no child refused admittance. Various leaders spoke on missionary work and district funds, with lay delegates elected and the conference adjourned after singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Crichton
J. S. Craig
Alabama Methodist Orphanage
Selma
Edey
Moman’s Missionary Society
Miss Hoover
Dumas Institutional
Mobile Cotton Mills
Jeter
C. C. McGehee
Mr. Myers
Grand Bay
R. A. Tunnell
J. S. Frazer
C. H. Myers
R. A. Smith
H. T. Wilson
T. A. White
A. W. Davis
D. D. Dumas
God
Mrs Amelia White Hartwell Dies After Lingering Illness
Amelia White Hartwell 65 a Mobile native and mother of State Senator Harry T. Hartwell and Guy C. Hartwell died Thursday after a long illness. Senator Hartwell, in Birmingham, attended the funeral set for 4 30 p m at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Mrs Hartwell spent most of her life in Mobile, recently returned from an infirmary, and endured illness with fortitude. She is survived by two sons a daughter and other relatives.
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Amelia White Hartwell
Mobile
Theodore Clay Hartwell
Harry T. Hartwell
Mobile County
Guy C. Hartwell
H. T. Hartwell
Birmingham
Legislature On Taxation and Finance
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Chicago
Mrs Veronica Bender Dies After Lingering Illness
Veronica Bender a Baden Germany native and longtime gunsmiths wife of John Bender aged 71 died Thursday at 2 40 pm after a lingering illness. She is survived by her husband a son A J Bender a niece Mrs August Metzger and other relatives. Funeral services will be held at 360 Davis Avenue.
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Veronica Bender
Baden
Germany
John Bender
Lower Dauphin Street
A. J. Bender
August Metzger
Davis Avenue
Mo Fonts Gnetaeny
Alabama port Mobile urged for state unity and growth
The piece argues Alabama relies on Mobile as its sole export port and urges statewide support for port development. It highlights river systems feeding Mobile and calls for plans to improve shipping facilities, plus notes political ferment among Mobile Democrats and a spring uptick in local business activity.
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Gadsden Journal
Alabama
Mobile
Union
Pavlowa at Lyric Theatre Delights Mobile Audiences
Pavlowa and a superb company of dancers with a balanced orchestra drew a brilliant audience to the Lyric Theatre last night. The review praises the incomparable premiere, top costumes, and divine music, noting it as one of Mobile’s most enjoyable theatrical evenings since the venue opened.
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Anna Pavlowa
Lyric Theatre
Mobile
Berrey
The
Lyric
The Enemies at Empire Theatre Feature Show
Empire presents The Enemies a three reel Vitagraph feature with Harry T. Morey Edith Storey Harry Northup and other stars. The program also includes The Demand That Must Be Supplied a George Ade fable with Bryant Washburn Gerda Holmes and The Fortune Hunter with James Morrison and George Cooper. Admission is 10 cents. 5 cents for children.
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Empire Theatre
Harry T. Morey
Edith Storey
Harry Northup
Vitagraph Company
Bryant Washburn
Essanay
Gerda Holmes
George Ade
James Morrison
George Cooper
Washburn
Countess Verchi
Nell Craig
Jim Brice
Vitagraph
Maurice Costello
Crown Presents Dual Majestic Dramas At The Old Chemist
The Crown show features two part Majestic drama The Old Chemist with Thomas Jefferson and Jennie Lee along with Jealousy Thanhouser drama starring Peggy Burke and Arthur Ashley. Fay Tircher and Chet Whitney perform in Mixed Values. In Sunlight two reel American drama stars Vivian Rich and Harry Von Meter. Ambrose's Fury Keystone comedy with Max Swain and The Spirit of Uplift Thanhouser drama with Morris Foster and Minnie Berlin complete the program.
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Majestic
Thomas Jefferson
Jennie Lee
the Crown
Peggy Burke
Arthur Ashley
Fay Tircher
Chet Whitney
Vivian Rich
Harry von Meter
Ambrose
Max Swain
Thanhouser
Morris Foster
Minnie Berlin
Cabiria to Return for Mobile Educator Night at Lyric
At the request of city teachers Cabiria will be shown again at the Lyric Theatre. A 3 PM show for Mobile schoolchildren offers a special price with music accompanying the photo play. The piece has stirred audiences widely.
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Mobile
Cabiria
Lyric Theatre
Chilren
Their Married Life Awakens In Panama Delay
Helen and Warren wake to news of a three day delay in Colon Panama. A hidden letter reveals Ruth Black is Ruthven the office clerk, easing Helen’s suspicions about an alleged affair. Warren’s deception is clarified and their tension gives way to relieved amusement.
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Helen
Warren
Panama
Ruth Black
Hindale
N. J
Ruthven
Colon
Bay Minette Plans Blackfriars Play at Schoolhouse
Bay Minette announces the Blackfriars of the University of Alabama will stage The Bachelor's Romance at the schoolhouse on April 21. Tickets have sold well and local interest is high as university men visit ahead of the event.
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Bay Minette
S. M. Tharp
School Improvement Association
Blackfriars
University of Alabama
Manning- Baggett
Leroy Baggett
Mabel Manning
Pollarg
Baggett
Ray Minette
Ms. Lambert
J. S. Lambert
Side
Beating the Snow and Aiding a Laughterful Soldier
In a frozen frontline, Berry the comedian lifts spirits with playful imitations and bravely endures danger. Papel presses him to cheer the troops, then learns Berry’s wife supports their children while Berry secretly helps a fellow soldier with funds, keeping humor alive amid hardship.
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Papel
Benny
Berry
Louise
Mme
Delrive
August Papel
Government Street Paving Assessment Details
A street railroad company was assessed 342 434.05 for paving Government Street. If no car tracks existed and ten to bus lines operated, the city would have paid 2 121.70 in the first year, illustrating the broad taxes levied on the street car company.
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Street Railroad Company
Government Street
Brenke
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Mobile Democrats
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Bay Minette Department
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