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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1915
Page
2
Former president Theodore Roosevelt criticized administration policy during a camp gathering in Fevogel and urged support for a strong stance. He defended his critique as a defense of a free nation and urged readiness to defend it, addressing a large attentive crowd despite imperfect lighting.
Mobile leaders clash over Hartwell's measure to prevent a single official from serving two terms and to reschedule city commission elections. House supporters and Lyons oppose the amendments as the bill stalls in Senate review, threatening a dead issue for the Mobile delegation. The proposed change would shift polling places and hours and require pre election revisions. The move aims to set a two year cycle for commission contests, amid divided votes and local contention.
Fragmentary chatter shows a humorous exchange about elephants and lessons to tame or train animals, reflecting a playful newsroom mood and casual banter between speakers. The snippet hints at a circus or showbiz topic with no clear event or date.
A writer recounts enduring three stairs fall after a manuscript was rejected by the editor. He describes being left injured and hospitalized for weeks, illustrating the harsh treatment received.
Death notices report Mrs Maryette E McRae of Vinegar Bend Alabama died Wednesday morning and is survived by her husband and several children with her remains to Mobile for interment. John W D Tanner of George County Alabama died Wednesday morning at his home after an illness with a list of relatives mentioned including Joe W Tanner of Wilmer and other named friends.
The Manley report condemns the Rockefeller and Carnegie foundations as a menace to national welfare. It urges Congress to abolish or tightly regulate private foundations, curb private armies, and require federal charters for large non profits to prevent undue influence over labor, education, and media.
London reports that Chairman Shingareff of the duma defense committee states the shell crisis in Russia is over. Munitions have more than doubled and supplies progress promptly. The Russian army is in strong fighting condition and evacuation fears fade as mobility appears feasible. The Daily Mail notes autumn mist and mud will aid the Russians as they fortify a western defensive line.
Paris August 26 David Lloyd George British munitions minister declares in an interview with Charles Humbert that Britain now controls all factories and foundries able to make cannons rifles projectiles and explosives and that no metal or part is produced without serving the army. Humbert says British preparations exceed French and the army training will be among the most powerful ever seen.
Announcement on Wednesday states 87 names on the proposed Mobile Rifle Club roll with organization set for Monday at 7:30 in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Officers to be elected and the aim is to reach 200 members by year end. members may join at the meeting and may possess id and Colt revolvers under a government privilege sold at cost.
A fragment from a circus page shows a sideshow dispute about which face should be shown. The argument involves a man arguing with a worker over display order and fairness.
The governors conference is an instrument for gathering refining and giving effective expression to public opinion says Mr Riley. It has found a permanent place in public affairs according to his statement.
The Alabama naval militia received tactics instruction from Captain J. Schofield on the docks at St Francis street. Col. F. Merrill and Schofield anticipate increased enlistments with cooler weather as support grows among the faithful.
Secretary Mort L. Bixler of the Gulf Coast Fair reports progress after an inspection of the fair grounds. The grand stand, destroyed by wind, will be rebuilt in about thirty days with timbers largely intact. Counties across Alabama and Mississippi plan fairs whose exhibits will transfer to Mobile for the Gulf Coast Fair, October 26 to November 2.
A Missouri farmer and stockman adapts a motorcycle with crates for rapid market delivery. Securing a crate over the rear wheel and another on the sidecar, he transports a sizable bag of products, including a calf and a dozen chickens, to market from his country place about thirty miles from St. Joseph, returning in a few hours, as shown in Popular Mechanics magazine.
Atlanta August 26 Post office officials said investigations are under way into threatening communications directed at officials and others connected with the Leo M. Frank lynching case. The letters warn of punishment or death for punishing or failing to punish mob participants. Recipients include Governor Harris former Governor Slaton Atlanta Mayor Woodward editor Josiah Carter and attorney Herbert Haas.
Kealhofer of the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce arrived in Mobile to study dock, wharf, and terminal facilities for Jacksonville port commission. He comes from New Orleans where he also investigated conditions. The note adds an odd married life remark about censorship.
The program at Monroe Park shows The Substituted Jewels from Kalem with Marian Sais on Friday August 27 followed by Biograph’s His Last Wish featuring Jack Mulhall and Dreamy Dodd with Charlie Chapin in an Essanay cartoon. Saturday August 28 offers Hearst War News Pictorial The Quest of the Widow from Vitagraph.
Governors discussed efficiency in state government in Boston with Governor Winfield urging a single governor rather than multiple appointed board members. Former Maine and Florida governors weighed in on term limits and appointive powers as leaders reviewed the North Atlantic fleet aboard the Wyoming.
John H. King Jr filed for divorce from Queen Victoria King on voluntary abandonment. They wed November 29, 1911. Zemon Rester also filed for divorce from Julia Rester on statutory grounds, married at Wilmer Alabama eight years ago.
A rough staged play with multiple cast members and sparse plot ends in a police interjection. The scene features Eddie Hall as hero and Beatrice Mixon as Soubrette amid city arrests for disorderly conduct and assorted minor offenses with dates listed for continuances.
Charles Schmidt of the Mobile Southern League club said Memphis officials would not consent to the Northen Baldwin deal. He noted Briscoe Lord proposed acquiring Northen without Mobile signoff and that Northen wishes to leave Mobile for Memphis. Schmidt praised Baldwin, denied any discord with Northen, and said there is harmony on the team. Townsend may pitch later.
Daniel Curbow a machinist on the dredge Sam Houston is alive after rumors he perished in the Galveston hurricane. His wife in Mobile received a message last night confirming his escape from death. The Sam Houston was wrecked but none of the crew were drowned.
W B Hertzogg, 24, was arrested Thursday by Deputy Sheriff Mosés Bernstein on a warrant accusing him of obtaining money by false pretenses. Complainant G W Hatchett says Hertzogg passed a National City Bank check he swore was good and obtained $18. the check was refused.
The town’s pitcher strained a ligament in his pitching arm and required an expert to aid rehabilitation. The injury may prevent him from taking the field this season.
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