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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1915

Page

4

Spirit Helps Intercede With Groans Beyond Words

A biblical note cites Romans 8 26 where the Spirit aids infirm humanity by interceding for believers with groanings beyond uttered prayer, expressing needs when words fail and guiding petition.

Chamber of Commerce overhauls to boost democracy and growth

The article discusses a move to new premises on a ground floor near the post office and a sweeping reform of the Chamber of Commerce. It condemns past closed sessions, notes a recent audit, and outlines steps to rewrite by laws, open meetings, and a push to rebuild membership and civic influence in Mobile.

Chamber of Commerce Mobile

The Gary Incident and the Remedy

A discussion on the murder of Rev. Edmund Kayser in a Gary suburb and the wider issue of anti-American and anti-war sentiment in the German-American press. The piece weighs free speech limits, government response, and the risk of vigilantism amid wartime tensions. It cites The Fatherland and Viereck, and notes a Selma justice of the peace accused of driving-law violations.

Edmund Kayser Gary Bavaria Leo Ink United States Germany Esal

Aircraft reports submarine sighting and return

Aerial observers report an aeroplane sighting a submarine and the craft returns to base with no confirmed contact. The incident prompts caution as authorities review radar data and naval patrols in the area.

Uncle Anse McLaurin Fades From Mississippi Politics

A Mississippi political profile recalls the influence of "Uncle Anse" McLaurin in Reconstruction and the Clan McLaurin. Recent defeats including W. K. McLaurin for state senate and Sylvester McLaurin for district attorney show the end of his era as Young Anse fails to win a judgeship in the first judicial primary.

Mississippi McLaurin Anse” McLaurin Anse W. K. McLaurin Warren County Senate Sylvester McLaurin

Greenville Advocate Marks Golden Anniversary Transformation

Colonel J B Stanley started the Greenville Advocate on October 6 1865 and after nearly fifty years announces a golden anniversary change to a semi weekly edition to appear Wednesdays and Saturdays at the current price. The paper pledges to remain clean honest and fair in public service.

J. B. Stanley Greenville Advocate Advocate Stanley Col. Stanley

Huntsville Cotton Mill Lands Russian Underwear Contract

The Huntsville Mercury Banner reports Huntsville has secured a big contract to produce underwear for the Russian army. The news notes Alabama mills contributing to wartime needs and mentions a double coin required to fill the order as the nation supports the European conflict.

Alabama Europe Birmingham Mobile Huntsville Huntsville Mercury

Rotary hears Elmer Bly tout Mobile hog conditions

Elmer Bly told Mobile Rotary Club that Mobile County is ideal for Duroc Jersey hog production and plans to host members at his farm. A visiting traveler praised Mobile roads, noting the county’s highways are among the best in the state as officials oil and maintain them. Numerous hotel guests from multiple states were registered in Battle House and Bienville, while a highway observer and railroad traveler added regional praise.

Elmer Bly Mobile County Rotary Club Sly P. S. McCormick Virginia Texas Kansas City Kentucky Mobile County Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners

European War Highlights From One Year Ago

Premier Asquith reports heavy losses by British in border operations. British report sinking of two German cruisers and two torpedo boats. German scouting parties reach Arras and Calais. Russians push in East Prussia. Austrians retreat at Lemberg. Louvain destroyed in reprisal. German torpedo boat S-90 sunk off Chefoo by Welland.

Asquith Arras Calais East Prussia Lemberg Louvain Chefoo Welland

Local names listed for church and city origins

The fragment lists numerous individuals and spouses linked to locations in Mississippi Alabama Louisiana Georgia and beyond. Names include Patrick Mount Olive J N Houston Klosky George Hallett Lucedale Emmons Wilmer Whatley Blenvenu Seavell Waddell Bajobs Evans Blackstrom McRae Haas McRae Bradley Otoogle Knight Fos ter Lowry Wiley Hager Huntington and others with associated towns and states.

W. W. Evans J. W. Blackstrom G. B. McRae W. T. Haas Leakesville Miss M. McRae Burbank Ala Windsor J. B. Bradley Denver Col Jack O’togle Youngstown Ohio O. W. Knight Bogalusa J. B. Foster Birmingham

School Military Training at Joint Oakland Meeting

The final joint session of the National Education Association and International Congress on Education was held today in Oakland. Speakers included Louis P. Lochner on Military Training in Schools, May Wright Sewall on Internationalism, and Fannie Fern Andrews on Education of the World for Permanent Peace. John Metz of Munich spoke on Internationalism.

Oakland Gal National Education Association International Congress On Education Louis P. Lochner Chicago Peace League May Wright Sewall Elliot Fannie Fern Andrews Boston American Peace League John Metz Munich Germany

Marquard Refuses Toronto Assignment in 1920s Move

Rube Marquard will not report to the Toronto International club after release by the New York Nationals. He has no current plan to join the Federal League but seeks an unconditional Giants release to sign with Boston or Philadelphia Nationals, which both clubs declined. Manager McGraw says Marquard must report to Toronto to keep his $8,000 salary.

New York Rube Marquard Toronto International New York Nationals Marquard Giants Boston Philadelphia Nationals McGraw Toronto

Ark Germans Call for Unrestricted Trade or Embargo

The Arkansas Federation of German Catholic Societies adopted a resolution urging President Wilson to demand unrestricted commerce with all nations. If refused, the group would support declaring an embargo on all US exports.

Arkansas Little Rock Ark Arkansas Federation of German Catholic Societies Dixie, Ark Wilson United States

Question Box items on crisis reports and medieval factions

The page presents reader questions with answers on topics from crisis death rates by country Saxony and Ireland, to teaching the earth's center, and a history query on the Guelphs and Ghibellines. It explains the Ghibellines as anti imperialists and the Guelphs supporting imperial authority.

Saxony Ireland Ee J. C. C Ans Germany Italy Guelph Ghibelline Welfe Waiblingen

Empire Theatre Amusements Show Major Serial Stars

Friday crowds pack the Empire for The Goddess the greatest film serial with Anita Stewart as Austin and Hart Whiters in support. The Class in the Constitution a three reel Selig drama is a strong dramatic piece. Saturday features Bud Jamison and Marele Rieger in Tale of a Tire. The Selig Jungle Zoo promotes Tas Quest with The Boob Magician as a one reel satire and another unrevealed reel. Admission five cents children five cents.

The Empire Anita Stewart Ausstin Hart Wh Bud Jamison Marele Rieger

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