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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1915
Page
18
A fragmented report details a measure debated in the senate touching on terminal railroads and port facilities. It outlines city eligibility by population and powers to acquire land, impose charges, lay tracks, and issue bonds for port and rail infrastructure developments.
Representative John A. Rogers says the state can run a coal mine near the river navigation with convicts at a low cost and modest profits to fund the University. The plan would introduce convict labor to operate lands owned by the university and is expected to cover financial needs.
General revenue bill discussion in Montgomery on August 21 covers elimination of solvent credits and adoption of several finance committee amendments. The Senate works through exemptions while Bulger of Dadeville criticizes exemptions, citing Alabama Power and corporate protections, and Faulk urges broader corporate responsibility.
The schedule shows departures at 2 30 P M from Pleasure Bay to Fairhope Magnolia Beach Battles Point Ear and Zandels with a 50 cent fare and return at 5 30 P M touching the same stops followed by Steamer A Carney. Also a Battles to Fairhope run at 8 30 P M with return.
Senator Pride and Senator Key defend Tennessee Valley projects and oppose tax exemptions while amendments on solvent credits and governor power to lower property valuation are defeated. The body hammers on franchise tax reform, passes local bills, and Hindrances over new tax measures unfold amid lively floor action. Cullman fruit showcases regional growth as debate continues.
The house appropriations committee scrapes back big spending plans as it works with the governor to balance four year state finances. Class A normal school funds face cuts while militia funding and a high school military training bill gain attention. The governor’s veto of the attorney general measure seems likely to stand when session resumes, with vetoed contingent funds at stake.
Lawmakers adjourn Friday to reconvene Tuesday for five days of work with seventeen days left in the session. Senator Hartwell backs sympathy for Texas flood victims and seeks Alabama voice on the rivers and harbors panel. Suffrage supporters see progress though Shapiro bill unlikely this session. vote on the amendment set for Tuesday at 11 30 with debate to occur in the House.
Sam Hopkins, described as a negro, was arrested Saturday night by Deputy Sheriff Charles Brannan on the charge of petty larceny. Authorities allege he stole a water jet and a suit of clothes from Mrs. M Wells' Crichton residence.
The Mobile Item notes children born in August, listing several names and ages, invited to a birthday picture party at the Empire Theatre this afternoon. Tickets have been mailed and readers are urged to send full names, addresses and birthdates to Children’s Juditor at Mobile Item two days before their birthday.
Sammie Littletail and Susie invite Uncle Wiggily to play a beach sand game with hidden shells. The rabbit gentleman loses often, buys ice creams, naps on the sand, helps a trapped sand hopper, and defends against a noisy sea lion with the sand hopper’s aid.
William Cook and William D. Wilson privates in the First Regiment A N G band were detained at the county jail overnight on orders from Lieutenant Colonel Madstox. They feared losing their jobs if they left the city with the band for a six week trip to Montgomery. Cook cited no instrument and Wilson noted the band lacked uniforms.
In a playful episode Uncle Wiggily avoids a dangerous sand hopper with help from a sea lion who hops from the ear. The sea creature escapes to the sea, Uncle Wiggily is saved, and the duo share an ice cream. The lesson notes dust in the eye can hurt as much as a splinter in a shoe.
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