World current movements inform public welfare
The item presents a February 1, 1914 issue note from the Mobile Item Company listing subscription rates and a mission statement. It emphasizes accurate world movements, moral and social principles, and intelligent discussion for public welfare. It references Associated Press and International News Service and notes Mobile Alabama offices and contact details.
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Associated Press
International News Service
Southern
Mobile
Prineemen
Home
Schwab Moves Toward Maryland Steel Plant Sale
The article discusses President Schwab of Bethlehem Steel considering acquiring Maryland Steel Co. at Sparrows Point to establish a tidewater base near Cuban ore, boosting steel capacity and trading reach. It notes Maryland Steel's favorable location, potential Pennsylvania Railroad divestment, and the strategic benefit of consolidating with Bethlehem Steel for global iron and steel expansion.
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Schwab
Bethle‘Company
United States
Maryland Steel Cam
Sparrows Point
Tidewater
Thichem
Maryland
Sylvania Steel Company
Ania
Chamber of Commerce
Maryland Steel Co
Pennsylvania Steel Co
Mary Co
Ef Corporation
Bethlehem Steel Co
Cuba
En Steel Go
The
Steel Corporation
Bethlehem Company
Bethlehem
Atlantic
Gulf
Pennsylvania Railroad
Carnegie Steel Co
Gulf Coasts
South America
Keepee
Pindell Named Ambassador to Russia by Senate
The senate will approve Henry M. Pindell editor of the Peoria Journal as ambassador to Russia. Opposition centered on personal and political grounds while supporters cite his sane politics and recognized ability. The appointment honors service at St. Petersburg and is praised by backers.
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Senate
Henry M. Pindell
Peoria Journal
Russia
Pindell
St. Petersburg
Mobile fair to boost local labor and materials
Fragmentary note indicates a Mobile based fair aimed at keeping labor and materials within Mobile. Emphasizes local investment and staying in Mobile, with unclear surrounding context and garbled text.
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Mobile
Dancing on United Fruit Ships Sparks Tropical Parties
United Fruit Company plans to add a dancing teacher to the social staff on all passenger steamers to the West Indies Central and South America and Panama. Passengers may enjoy dances such as the Tango Hesitation and Innovation with meals and decks alive with varied steps as crews join in festive motions on tropical ports.
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United Fruit Company
West Indies
Central
South America
Panama
Lila
Tower of Babel
Not Committed to Any Bill On Waterways Policy
The article reports that press claims of a fixed White House stance on flood control and waterway legislation are unfounded. Officials including Secretaries Lane and Garrison and departments of interior, war, agriculture, and commerce review multiple bills but have not reached conclusions. The Democratic Party backs liberal waterway improvement per the National Rivers and Harbors Congress. Wilson asserts support for a broad, advanced policy.
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Wilson
Lane
Garrison
Houston
Redfield
Departments of the Interior
War Agriculture and Commerce
Democratic Party
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
United States
Public Health Service
Foreign Service
J. J. Fitzgerald
House Committee On Appropriations
Taft
Economy and Efficiency Commission
Congress
Treasury
District of Columbia
Executive Department
Swager Sherley
Kentucky
House Appropriation Committee
House Committee On
Appropriations Committee
Sherley
Fitzgerald
Committee On Appropriations
Underwood
Education and Farming Advice for Prospective Farmers
The piece argues that higher education yields higher farm earnings with high school graduates earning near double common school leavers. It cautions that success requires early start, lifelong effort, and hard work, noting few become rich from land profits and suggesting further training improves outcomes. It highlights age and learning as profit factors and urges schooling as wise.
Boost Mobile fair core to aid city progress
Fragmentary text mentions mobilizing public support for a local fair, calls for leadership from Colonel Goethals, and cites unrelated items about a Suffolk probate dog trust and personal quotes, with garbled remnants. The readable portion urges civic effort to boost a regional fair and regional development.
Deserter Policy Brings Reform at War Department Detention Barracks
Washington reports a shift in how deserters are treated under Secretary Garrison. Prison terms are replaced by detention barracks with medical care and work assignments, aiming to rehabilitate deserters and enable reenlistment. Major General Leonard Wood endorses the plan, expecting many to return to service as capable soldiers.
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Washington
War Department
Fort. Leavenworth
Sam
Secretary of War
Tey
Tem
Fort Leavenworth
Leonard Wood
Army
Hell
Department
United States Detention Barracks
Poll Tax Keeps Alabama VoterCount Down
Edward Quincy Norton of Mobile argues in The Item that Alabama's poll tax law suppresses turnout. He notes declining voter participation despite population growth and calls the law responsible for eligible men being barred or delayed from voting while women are prohibited.
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Item
The
Alabama
Edward Quincy Norton
Mobile
Jan
Mr. Dooley On Hanging Moves Against Death Penalty
Finley P. Dunne writes in the American Magazine February issue a reminiscence of his early reporting days when Dooley shadowed three executions. The piece blends vivid storytelling with sincere Reform sentiment, likened to Mark Twain in enduring satirical value.
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Finley P. Dunne
Dooley
Mr. Dunne
Mark Twain
Bruce Kennedy Re-Elected Montgomery Leader
Bruce Kennedy has been re elected general secretary of the Montgomery Business Men's League in Montgomery Alabama. He has filled this position with conspicuous ability for several years and is regarded as one of the most effective workers among secretaries.
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Bruce Kennedy
Montgomery Business Men’s League
Montgomery
Ala
The Spending Debate on Uncle Sam's Money
A historical overview discusses government spending on ships buildings pensions and public works. It notes Taft's budget proposals the push for a unified budget and congressional control of appropriations versus executive responsibility. It covers economy efficiency commissions and proposed reforms in 1913.
The Two Sisters and the Roses at Delaine Studio
Daryl Marvin plots to see Harry Somerdyke by visiting Kelly Delaine’s studio, placing pink roses on Julia and reading a letter to Somerdyke from Delaine. She finds an address book with Somerdyke’s name and a letter to him, then slips away as Wang returns to an empty room.
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Caryl Marvin
Julia
Caryl
Daryl
Daryl Marvin
Harry’ Er Dyke
Somerdyke
Mom
Kelley Delaine
Julia Marvin
Delaine
Killarney
Wang
Connecticut
Aelaine
Harry Somerdyke
The Midiron Golf Advice and Figures Fragment
A partial excerpt discusses golf technique emphasizing short iron play and the elbow wrist hand alignment. It also includes scattered, unclear statistics comparing percentages across wealth and infrastructure, ending with a note about enlargement appropriations led by chairmen.
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ST. Emanuel Strent
Mobile, Alaw
W York
Fifth Ave
J1ly-Smith CO
EBSA
Mr. Pindell
Tropics
Kaibab
Coconitio National Forests
Grand Canyon
Colorado
Colonel Goethals
John Chancellor Crafts
Lenark Road
Brigton
Suffolk
Mass
Pete Crafts
Horace
Boston Transcript
Bix
Aither
Ropkers Tesman
Blawt
Victor Elliott
People’s Forum
MR. Dooley
Uncle Sam
Frederick J. Haskin
Virginia Terhune van de Water
Andrew Lohg
Walton
Angier
Savings Bank
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