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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1916
Page
4
Nebraska Chooses Loyalty To Wilson In Convention Poll
Nebraska voters show support for the administration and Wilson over Bryan as seven delegates race. The result undercuts Bryan and signals Democratic unity, impacting national politics and foreign policy stance.
Judge names Francis Bacon as Shakespeare author in Chicago ruling
A Chicago circuit judge Richard S Tut hill declares Francis Bacon the author of Shakespeare in a controversial decision after citing Baconian supporters and noted scholars. The piece references famous debates and mocks American certainty about historical mysteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel
Chicago
Richards
Tuthill
Francis Bacon
Shakespeare
Illinois Two Spots Rally Over Political Attacks
A fragment recounts Republican critics in Illinois labeling leaders as two-spot statesmen. It cites Uncle Joe Cannon and Senator Sherman challenging the President on submarine policy while Mann and other Republicans praise the President’s ultimatum, arguing the opposition misstates facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Ciear
Joe Cannon
Miy
Mann
Congress
Sherman
Associated
Alabama Democrats Weigh Bryan Influence at Convention
The text notes Alabama Democrats showing lively interest in the election to name delegates to the Socratic convention and comments on Mr. Bryan's personality. It mentions a ticket claiming to pave the President from Mr. Bryan and suggests Bryan’s supporters may influence or threaten in the St. Louis gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Dyence
St. Louis
Alabama
Safeguard the Water Power and Endorsement Caution
Editorial urges caution on endorsing the Shields water-power bill in Congress. It argues public interests require keeping water power under people’s control as hydroelectric development advances, citing Mobile water works and other cities with public utilities. It warns against giving away land and resources to private corporations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Congress
Coosa Alabama
Panama Canal
Alaska
Mobile
Society for the Development of American Shipping Formed
A new organization named The Society for the Development of American Shipping announces its creation to promote a U S merchant marine under the American flag. It aims to inform citizens about the need for ships to carry American goods on the seven seas and to address widespread ignorance on maritime matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Society For
Stars Incline Yet Do Not Compel Horoscope Notice
The April 22 1916 column favors use of Venus and Mars with a lucky period for employment notices promotions and public display. Women should work industriously and presents or new clothing may bring luck while astrology warns of heavy rains for agriculture. April 23 1916 appears unfavorable with rest advised and delays for lawyers merchants bankers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venus
Mars
Uraius
Taurus
Saturn
Jupiter
Mercury
Uranus
Why is Texas called the Lone Star State and other coin queries
The Item's Daily Question Box answers readers on topics from Texas symbolism to coin values. Texas earned its lone star flag when independent. Philadelphia is linked to Quakers. Greenland and the Sandwich Islands are cited as controlling powers. answers note coin values for 1820s to 1880s and advise on rare coins and mining fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
Texas
Lone Star State
Philadelphia
Sandwich Islands
Greenland
United States
Denmark
B. ER. C
Salem
Jackson Couraund
Ams
Who
Co. B
Pennsylvania
Ans
Residu
W. H
Confessions of a Wife and a Glamorous Turn in Marriage
Mollie praises beauty and laments happiness with Chad. She shares how love evolves, urging Margie to accept changing affection rather than fight it. Mollie recalls past lovers, warns against forcing growth, and hints at renewed work and compromise in marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie
Chad
Margie
Monie
Chad Aid
Hazel Nut Bush Helps Bunny and Squirrel Outrun Bear
In a forest stroll Uncle Wiggily and Johnnie Bushtail meet a bear. The hazel bush saves them by shaking loose nuts that distract and deter the bear as they hide beneath it. The umbrella and bush together foil the pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Howard R. Garis
Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy
Janie
Nurse Jane
Wiggily
Jane
Bunny Uncle
Uncle Wiggily
Johnnie Bushtail
Squirrel Boy
Johnnie
Rabbit
Squirrel
Neddie Stubtail
Uncle Wigsily
Neddie
Uncle
Mr. Longears
Bunny
Hazel Bush
Susie
Wide Apple Crop Sells Slow Amid Market Concerns
A Friday Agriculture Department statement notes much of the 1015 apple crop remains unsold and the overall apple market gives growers and dealers grave concern. Other items report diplomacy appointments, naval deliveries, and legislative moves across Washington Paris and Galveston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Joseph lLoris Melikoff
Siam
Ossining
N. Y
Peter Cullen
Mutual Welfare League
Thomas ~ Mott Osborne
Sing Sing
Paris
Galveston
Tex
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Geneva
Havas
Athens
Edward Davis
Thirteenth
United States Cavalry
Greece
United States
Newlands
Federal Trade Commission
Sisal and
Binder Twine Industries
Yucatan
Chicago
Francis Bacon
William Shakespeare
Richard T. Tuthill
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve System
Boston
Fore River
Charlestown
Priday
Ee Sr
Rene Fonera Industrial Relations Commission
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Hudson
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Ephesian Dome
Charley Ross
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Egypt
By T. E. Powers
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