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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1914
Page
5
Foreign Minister Gabriel Hanotaux signals in Figaro that France favors no large Japanese force in Europe. He suggests Japan would test a decisive impact with limited numbers and questions whether Americans would share that view.
An editor serving as a first lieutenant in the German army writes that English troops are brave and resourceful but underestimation by German forces near Ypres proved false. He recalls advancing through Flanders and encountering English dead, wounded officers, and prisoners, and notes a shift in perception as the mercenary myth faded.
The article argues dull American markets stem from reluctance to buy and delayed rebuilding. It urges reversing the cause by increased consumer purchasing, restoring confidence, and maintaining advertising and home production. It stresses education of consumers, import substitution, and keeping selling organizations intact for when a boom returns.
Elmer R. Sly, president of the Gulf Coast Duroc Hog Breeders Association, urged all Duroc hog breeders in south Alabama to join the association and exhibit at the Gulf Coast Horticultural Agricultural and Livestock Show. He noted Baldwin and Mobile county breeders plan to display their top Durocs and predicted Mobile’s exhibit will be the best Alabama has seen as hog industry interest grows.
Percy L. Lawrence, president of the First National Bank of Crowley, La., was indicted by a federal grand jury in Lake Charles for embezzling about 60 000 dollars. He was arrested and released on a 10 000 dollar bond, later reduced.
Charles A. Naylor, shot Monday night at 755 St. Louis Street, told Providence Infirmary chiefs that taxi driver Willie Ginn steered him home after a downtown departure, while two assailants who left the Frank house with him planned a ride and robbery. Police searched Mobile citywide Tuesday without results. Detective Lacey says Mobile harbors more tramps than ever, urging warrants and road work to curb vagrancy and protect women and children.
Broadus and Lyman Rayford, suspended for immoral conduct on duty, asked Commissioner Schwarz for a hearing Tuesday. The commission set Saturday December 26 for the charges hearing. Chief Crenshaw reported that detectives Newbern Boltz and Harris found the officers visited questionable dives while on duty.
In Chicago at its annual session the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity approved resolutions endorsing eugenics and creating a medical department to improve health and manliness. A Chicago physician will lead the medical department and members will undergo biannual physical exams. Arthur M. Tuttle of Detroit was named honorary eminent supreme archon and Don R. Almy of New York was chosen eminent supreme archon.
The Spring Hill College magazine’s Christmas edition features a Christmas theme with cuts of Rev. Father James Lonergan and a Diamond Jubilee poem. It notes Lonergan’s presidency 1886 to 1896 and includes football season accounts with coach Dr. Ressijac and Dr. Rush. Contributors and staff are listed, praising the literary merit.
Six prisoners convicted of murder and sentenced to life in the Louisiana penitentiary will be paroled on Christmas Day. The state board of pardons, meeting here yesterday, granted liberty under a law passed by the last legislature.
Norville Bros lists a downtown rental at 10 North Claiborne Street offering seven rooms and a bath with all conveniences. Contact Norville Bros at 65 St. Francis Street for details and viewing.
Multiple rental units advertised including 938 Government St with hall dining room kitchen store room and 5 rooms downstairs and upstairs 275 5S St Louis with 3 rooms dining room and kitchen 5 bedrooms upstairs 21.00 W S Stocking 2 S Monroe St new bungalow with hall parlor dining room two bedrooms bath porcelain tub electric lights gas front and back galleries and large yard.
An advertisement warns against delaying fire insurance for dwellings and household furniture after several fires. It touts representation of large companies, low rates, and prompt settlements to encourage immediate coverage.
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