South paper founded in 1881 reorganized 1912 in Mobile
The Item Company publishes seven papers weekly with Sunday edition at 40 cents. Names James C. Van Antwerp as president, Hanson and Bush as officers, and Albert Hanson listed for foreign advertising. Subscription rates shown for six months, three months, and one year. Location details include Emanuel Street Mobile and Item Building New York address.
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South
James C. van Antwerp
B Hanson
T P. Bush
THE
Associated Press
Southern Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Albert Hanson
Mobile
Ala
Fifth Ave
New York
Government stenographer exams offered in Mobile this month
The Civil Service Commission announces stenographer and typewriter exams in Mobile and other cities with starting pay around 70 dollars a month, rising to 75 for efficient workers. The piece argues male stenographers are scarce due to salary, noting competent men can command about 100 dollars monthly in private work.
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Civil Service Commission
Mobile
Sam
Uncle Gam
Federal Aid in Building Roads Eyed by Congress
A coming extra session may push federal participation in road construction and maintenance. The joint committee surveyed Europe and states to judge state city cooperation, finding European nations subsidize roads as national endeavors. The report notes Russia has about 12 000 miles of public roads outside municipal highways.
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Congress
Maine
Florida
Europe
England
Spain
Austria-Hungary
Switzerland
United States
Russia
Austria
Italy
President-elect Wilson Abandons Inaugural Ball Tradition
The incoming president ends the longstanding inaugural ball and reception plan for March 4 citing the impracticality of inviting all attendees. He prefers small receptions to avoid excluding individuals, continuing a stance against large formal events at the White House.
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Wilson
Republic
Washington
Jefferson
Adams
Gover Wilson
White House
Objections to boycotting trusts and enforcement of contracts
Four objections are raised to the idea that Americans can curb trusts by not aiding their unlawful business. Juries, prejudice, drastic remedy, and fear of ruined business are discussed, with the conclusion that human nature and legal duty complicate any effort to enforce such a policy.
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United States
Busines
Incomes of State Colleges and University Finances
The article details the total income of state universities and state aided colleges for 1911 12, totaling about 35 million dollars with 6 million from the federal government and 18 million from states. It highlights large earners like Illinois Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan Ohio State California and Cornell and notes varying reliance on government aid and student fees.
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United States
States
University of Illinois
University of Minnesota
University of Wisconsin
Cornell University
Ithaca
N. Y
University of Michigan
Ohio State University
University of California
State of Iowa
Ilinois
Uncle Sam
Delaware
Maryland
Agricultural College
New Hampshire
State College
University of Vermont
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Childhood and Imagination in the Face of Censorious Kindergartens
A reflective piece laments how strict kindergarten ideas threaten make believe and fairy tales. It questions parents who would strip a child of play rattle and dollar drum, noting the enduring appeal of Gulliver, Grimm, and Mother Goose through comic supplements.
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Ae Ee Matt
Jeff
E van Is
Papa van On
Lessons in Cooking for the Sick by Daniel Sullivan
Victor Elliott profiles Daniel Sullivan, a chef with hospital tenure, who wrote a guide for nurses on clinical nutrition. The book argues proper hospital meals aid recovery, outlines nutrient classes, and presents about one hundred recipes for broths, beverages, and soups.
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Ee Rowee
Sam
Canale
Department of Re
Daniel Sullivan
Mr. Sullivan
State Hospital
Georgia
New York State Hospital
Government Hospital
District of Columbia
Miss Allen
Sullivan
Struggle for Equality in English Suffrage Debate
The piece argues suffrage will come to English women but condemns violent protests as counterproductive. It notes women gain rights through male approval and urges maintaining good relations with men while women prove independence and capability, including riding streetcars unassisted.
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England
Great American Republic
Oeseen
New Orleans Picayune
Woman Chooses Jail Over Talking in Texas
A Dallas woman, humorously described as preferring jail to forced talk, creates a curious scene in Texas. The article notes speculation about whether her motive involved money disputes or family bills, leaving the exact reason unclear.
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Texas
Dallas
George W Owen Mobile mayor and early Alabama contributor
George W Owen, born 1795 in Virginia, rose from law student to Alabama leader. He helped shape Mobile as congressman, port collector, and mayor, serving 15 of his 19 years in the state before dying at 42 in 1837. His career bridged early territorial growth and statehood.
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Virginia
Alabama
Tennessee
George W. Owen
Old William and Mary
Mr. Owen
Sterling Worth
Brunswick County
Davidson County
University of Nashville
Felix Grundy
Owen
New England
Claiborne
Monroe County
Mobile
Huntsville
Montgomery
Selma
John Gayle
Congress
General Jackson
Jackson
Birmingham Ledger
Shipping Trust Investigation Analysis of Ocean Freight Controls
The Ship-Trust Investigating committee hearing finds no clear evidence of monopoly in foreign commerce by regular steamship lines. It notes pools and conferences limit independent shipping and may restrain competition but argue such arrangements stabilize rates and protect both carrier and shipper. The piece agrees no proof that London conference rates are excessive, and warns against obstructing foreign lines while acknowledging dependence on foreign vessels.
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Ship-Trust
United States
Shipping Combine
Maritime Register
Duty Free Imports Reach Nearly One Billion in 1912
The Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce reports 1912 duty free imports from foreign nations at $992,376,460, up from 1911 and far higher than earlier years. Including Hawaii and Porto Rico, total non durable duty free imports rise to about $1.084 billion.
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United States
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Greenville Trees Struggle With Mistletoe Infestations
Local residents report many shade trees in Greenville are infested by mistletoe and require prompt removal to prevent further damage to the tree canopy. Experts warn remaining green cover could suffer if untreated.
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Greenville
Married Life The Second Year: Warren Saves a Boy
In a seaside drama, Warren dives into rough surf to rescue a boy swept out by waves while Helen hovers in awe. Rescuers applaud, but Warren brushes off heroics and demands privacy, returning to routine life and a tense, chilly evening with Helen.
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Mabel Herbert Grner
Warren
Helen
Ake
Devons
Enver Bay Hero of Turkey Defies Cabinet on Balkan Crisis
Enver Bay, a Young Turk leader in 1908 and Tripoli figure, is hailed for a bold move that compelled the Turkish cabinet to reverse its Balkan policy. The New York Evening Post calls this act a defining chapter in his storied career.
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Enver Bay
Turkey
Young Turk
Tripoli
Balkan
New York Evening Post
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