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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1915
Page
4
An OCR fragment cites Mrs Browning reflecting on inward thoughts of God and grace surpassing the thief, with phrases about beloved sleep and Palmists music. The readable text shows a devotional, poetic mood but lacks context, date, or clear narrative.
The report notes tentative gains in all crop lines and war material contracts in Europe. Lumber demand around Mobile increases, boosting mill employment. Architects predict building improvements, railroads renew shops and rolling stock, and iron production advances in the South. Farmers expect government aid, crops may fall about 25 percent with markets down at least 30 percent, and prices are not expected to rise soon amid mixed market signals.
The piece discusses Gov O Neal and lobbyist Burr with an $8 000 fee proposal for lawyers including Burr tied to anti prohibition work. It questions legality and criticizes pay as graft while noting the bill awaits a senate finance and taxation committee report. It argues voters will respond next election day.
A Birmingham city plotters drafted a monkey farming company prospectus to harvest cotton via trained monkeys. A naive young banker funded the event at the Old Florence Hotel, praising the scheme as a sure millions finder. The text ends by proposing a Mobile shark tooth armor factory as a further venture.
W. P. G. Harding of the Federal Reserve Board urged Birmingham merchants to “sit tight” in a broad business address. He told cotton planters and staple holders to stay steady while progress continues, warning against stopping the wheels of industry. The piece notes local ties to Harding and hints at political maneuvering by Mat Miller and Jefferson County figures.
Forty two tons of gold worth nearly 20 million dollars and securities valued around 25 million dollars occupy the United States sub-treasury vaults in New York to aid Great Britain's war munition purchases. The gold and securities reached the city from Halifax yesterday, consigned to J P organ & Co purchasing agent for the British government. The gold is American coin sent to England during trade indebtedness. the securities are all American issues.
The Mobile battalion of the National Guard under Lt. Col. F. M. Maddox earned an excellent rating at the Montgomery encampment. Companies M and E and the Sanitary Company, plus officers including Captains Mahon Grové and McMeans, impressed officials and Governor Henderson praised the unit for discipline, drill, and sanitary condition. The regiment, praised for readiness, prepared to deploy at short notice as the encampment closed.
Friends of Peace Society forms in Mobile invites residents to a two day convention in New York on September 5 and 6 to combat wartime influences and press for early Congress action to embargo arms exports. William Jennings Bryan is invited to address the gathering and a Labor Day peace demonstration is planned.
Rev. S. W. Roberts of Broad Street Methodist preached at the Federation of Churches open-air service in Bienville Square. He spoke on Search and Pursuit of Happiness and how to find it as God intended, describing physical mental and spiritual happiness. The well attended gathering had F. W. Evans of the Y M A as chairman.
The Empire shows Charles Chaplin in The Bank, a two act Essanay comedy praised as Chaplin’s best. The bill also features The Woman Hater with Hona Mayo Bryant Washburn and Henry B. Walthall, promising added value. Admission 20c, children 6c. Tuesday the 17th chapter of The continued.
Dick battles his mother over Jack and money for Mary. A threatening letter pushes the family to action as Jack allegedly tries harm and ends his life. Mrs. Waverly faints as the incident unfolds and Mary remains the focal point of concern for the household.
Biloxi Miss August 80 Special International President T W OConnor of Buffalo is expected today to take charge of the gulf coast strike by the International Longshoremen s Association Walter Switzer ILA says arbitration with packers is possible The Biloxi customs deputy collector post held by Lewis E Curtis may be downgraded and Biloxi business interests expect club action on a related matter
The Item explains that thunder itself does not spoil milk. The storm air is charged with electricity and is moist and warm, and these conditions cause a chemical change in milk, turning it sour.
A compiled Q and A segment covers consul duties and pay structures, plus coin premiums for 1839 and 1853 pieces. It also quotes opinions on atmospheric height and historical names, with a final note on Ottoman empire dates.
Masons from across the United States convene in Frisco for two Masonic gatherings. The first is the twelfth triennial assembly of the Royal and Select Masters of the United States opening today.
Secretary Garrison orders the war college to draft plans to secure additional regular and reserve officers for the army and an officer corps for any authorized force. Secretary Dani to propose more navy officers. A plan contemplates automatic navy officer increases with ship numbers.
A local resident notes likely reduced citrus yields due to weather while admiring well kept orchards along the road from Mobile to Theodore. An Army officer praises a recent infantry camp week and Governor Henderson’s visit, calling for state funds to support future military growth. Registered hotel guests list numerous individuals and cities across the South and Northeast.
The Admiral Watson of the Pacific-Alaska Navigation Company rammed a wharf steamer amid heavy smoke from nearby forest fires, causing the vessel to sink near Seattle. All crew escaped. authorities say the ship can be raised easily.
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