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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1914

Page

4

War may bring a great light to Europe

Dr. Charles W. Eliot urged in New York that the great European war could, if truth and light spread, lead to greater freedom for mankind. He blamed the conflict on divergent ideals of government and national welfare between Germany and Austria versus France and Great Britain.

New York Europe Charles W. Eliot Harvard University Dr. Eliot Eliot Germany Austria France Great Britain

Girls Fight Back in Alexander Home Robbery Save

Police tracked two men, Glenn Witt and Ethelbert C. Oxman, after a burglary at wealthy W. M. Alexander’s home. Witt allegedly confessed and Oxman claimed the shooting of Alexander, while Penelope and Anna Alexander aided their brother and fought the intruders with silver-backed brushes. The scene left injuries to all involved.

Associated Press Los Angeles Cal Glenn Witt Ethelbert C. Oxman W. M. Alexander Rettree Witt Penelope Alexander William Oxman Alexander Penelope Anna Alexander William Alexander, Jr Anna Duquoin San Francisco San Diego

Southern states third in donations of education board

The Associated Press reports that Southern states rank third in the Education Board's donations totaling 10,582,591 to education, with Western states slightly ahead. Outright gifts to the South were 3,052,625 and a supplemental sum of 9,147,152 was added, among broader regional totals and prior donations by the board.

Education Board Associated Press New York General Education Board Cause of Education Board Eastern Middle Atlantic South Maryland Virginia Sete Ee North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Vescrerseseseveevesese Alabama Tennessee Kentucky

School Children Bring Toys To Cotton Mills Charity Drive

Pupils from Leinkauf school sent toys and food to the Mobile Cotton Mills settlement as a holiday gesture. Children carried their gifts to school, aiming to cheer poorer, unnamed peers in the mill community.

Leinkauf Cotton Mills

President Wilson Plans Santa Claus Visit at White House

President Wilson will play Santa Claus for his grand niece at the White House on Christmas Day. A large Christmas tree was delivered today as he and his three daughters and relatives prepare for church services and light holiday duties.

Santa Claus White House Associated Press Washington Wilson F. B. Sayre W. G. McAdoo Margaret Wilson

Prominent Chicagoans Return to Sell Papers for Charity

Chicago mayor Carter Morrison a former newsie plans an old newsboys day in the city. Proceeds go to an unemployment relief fund. Notables K. M. Landis John E. Owens and William Lorimer urged to join, replacing current newsboys for a day.

Associated Press Chicago Carter Morrison

Pedestrian Struck by Delivery Wagon Near Broad and Dauphin

Harry Edgar of 18 North Ann street was slightly injured when struck by a delivery wagon owned by Reiss Mercantile Company and driven by B L Bemis near Broad and Dauphin streets. Bemis said the steering failed and brakes would not work. Edgar was found not dangerously hurt. Dr Edward B Dreaper attended him.

Harry Edgar North Ann Street B. L. Bemis Reiss Mercantile Company Broad Dauphin Streets Edgar Bemis Edward B. Dreaper

Ansel Nominated for Federal Trade Commission

Representative Alken recommended former South Carolina Governor M. F. Ansel to President Wilson for membership on the new federal trade commission.

Ansel Washington M. F. Ansel South Carolina Alken Wilson Federal Trade Commission

Fragmentary Note on Bromo Quin ine and Names

A terse, garbled OCR fragment mentions Bromo Quinine with indecipherable surrounding text. The legible segment points to a chemical name and possible references to individuals but lacks完整 context or identifiable event.

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