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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1913

Page

6

Ghie Mobile Item Founded in 1881 Reorganized 1912

The note states the Ghie Mobile Item was founded in 1881 and reestablished after a reorganization on April 10, 1912. It reflects a historic restart date and ongoing organizational lineage.

Mobile Newspaper Ad Rates and Staff Listing 1913

The snippet shows a Mobile Alabama newspaper page from February 2, 1913, detailing the Mobile Item Company Inc delivery details and pricing. It lists executives Van Antwerp B Hanson Albert Bush Joan O Connell and staff roles. Subscription terms include one month six months and yearly rates, with contact numbers and office locations in Mobile and New York.

HE Mobile Item Company Inc St. Emanuel Street Mobile Ala van Antwerp B. Hanson Albert P. Bush Joan C. O'Connell Associated Press Ilete International News Service Southern Newspaper Publishers’ Association Bert Hanson Foreign Advertising Tem Fifth Ave

Abolition of Alabama convict lease urged in strong editorial

A San Francisco Star critique is cited urging Alabama to end the convict lease system. The piece notes last year’s gross earnings of over $1.07 million from convicts and argues the system exploits labor, equating it to slavery. It calls for roads work and state farms as in other states, urging public opinion to shape legislation.

State Convict Board of Alabama de Soto Bienville San Francisco Star Star Good Roads Commission

Viewpoint contrasts Mobile harbor push with New York trade

The Item argues from a Florida view that U S foreign trade favors New York and warns that attempts to restrict rail and press access could undermine new port and belt line projects at Mobile. It analyzes congressional debate on harbor surveys, owner ship of piers, and the influence of rail interests on Mobile’s dock facilities.

Robert Burns Jacksonville Fla Times-Union Florida Mobile New York Mole Congress Mobile Belt Line Mobile Harbor Congressional Record House of Congress Bar W. A. Cullop Indiana Sparkman River and Harbor Committee of Congress Cullop Congressional Mr. Cullop H. R. Fowler Illinois Fowler Edwards Georgia Taylor Alabama New Orleans Turner-Hartwell Dock Co Horace Turner United States South Mobile & Ohio Railroad Interstate Commerce Commission Chile & Ohio Railroad Sons

Lincoln Landmarks to Be Torn Down as Progress Advances

Washington dispatch notes Ford's Theatre and the nearby Toy Shop in New York Avenue are slated for demolition by February 12 1914 as progress and business sweep away historic sites. The piece contrasts the sites with their wartime memories and describes visitor experiences and relics. It references Booths assassination box scenes and Lincoln Memorial Museum nearby.

Washington Lincoln Ford Booth America Tenth Street Barrett Forrest Abraham Lincoln Lincoln Memorial Museum Lincoln Museum Merry Company New York Avenue National Capital White House Robert Tod Lincoln Ted Lincoln

Will O the Wisp Elevates Helen in Summer Hotel Benefit

In a summer hotel benefit for injured elevator boy James, Helen Curtis performs after nervous anticipation. She sings with growing confidence to a cheering audience led by Mrs. Stevens, with Warren’s supportive presence and a haunting lullaby encore that captivates the room.

Mabel Herbert Urner James Helen Mrs. Stevens Miss Haskell Darkey de Koven Warren

The One Armed Beggar Tells of Luck and Hunger

A struggling youth in the Latin quarter recalls a night of hunger and despair. He meets a beggar with a hidden arm who offers money and bread, promising luck and a turning point, then laments the dangers and responsibilities that come with charity.

The Shaw Myth in Popular Tradition

The Shaw of popular tradition is mocked as always funny but not the real Shaw. He warns theatre visitors not to laugh and explains his plays are trimmed to fit a precise length to avoid boredom and overexposure to humor. Critics have long echoed similar cautions about his work.

Congressman Taylor Mobile Congress Taylor Warren Kitten Helen Shaw Mr. Shaw Marks Theatre Chicago Record-Herald

Taxation and School Attendance Debate in State Legislature

Governor O Neal urges a legislative session to push a constitutional proposal allowing county and district school taxation. He links local funding with compulsory attendance, noting only six states have no full nationwide policy, while Alabama lags without clear action.

O'Neal Alabama Texas Mississippi Annes Serene Carolina Florida Birmingham Age-Herald

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