Mobile Item Newspaper Reestablished in 1912
The Mobile Item, founded in 1881 and reorganized on April 10 1912, is published at 10-18 St Emanuel Street Mobile Alabama. It bills itself as the only paper in town to publish seven papers a week for 10 cents including Sunday edition. James C Van Antwerp is president C B Hanson vice president and general manager Albert P Bush secretary and treasurer John C O Connell editor. It is a full day Associated Press report and part of the International News Service distribution. Subscription rates shown for daily and Sunday editions.
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Booth
James C. van Antwerp
C. B. Hanson
Albert P. Bush
John C. Oconne
International News Service
Southern ‘Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Foreign Advertising
Trembile
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Fifth Ave
New York
Aiden Nea “Snear
Rural schools face teacher shortage as training lags
The United States Bureau of Education reports only about one in five public school teachers is a graduate of a teacher training course. Rural schools suffer most as trained teachers migrate to urban areas for higher pay, prompting calls to raise rural teaching standards and recognize it as a special field requiring higher qualifications.
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United States
United States Bureau of Education
The New Corn Belt Is Praised By Southern Exposition Folder
A Southern Railway folder distributed at the National Corn Exposition in Columbia highlights Alabama winning top prizes for boys and girls corn and tomato clubs. It cites 1912 southern state corn output of 505,135,000 bushels worth 314,740,000 dollars, with a large rise since 1909. The piece credits increased acreage, higher yields, and boys corn clubs for Southeast gains.
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Southern Railway Company
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Crane Seen as Possible Ambassador to Russia
Washington reports Charles R. Crane of Illinois may be appointed by President Wilson as ambassador to Russia. The choice is viewed as a reply to Taft era moves removing Crane from China, with Crane reputedly favored for China but Russia seen as critical due to treaty disputes and Russian policy toward American Jews. Critics question his suitability given past recall and language skills.
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Charles R. Crane
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Wilson
Russia
St. Petersburg
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United States
Taft
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China
Orient
Eee
Porto Rico
Brazil
Europe
Mortimer Remington
Remington
Service badges awarded to all personnel
A brief notice indicates that service badges are being issued to all personnel. Details are limited in the fragment, with no names, dates, or specific orders available.
Road building graft fears sweep Illinois Iowa and Alabama
A detailed critique argues that road construction profits flow to machinery and bridge firms, with suspicions of graft in Mobile county. The piece urges grand jury investigations to uncover names and contracts and to clear public doubt about county officials and contractors. It also notes Porto Rico coffee versus Brazilian imports and shifts to Taft becoming Yale Law professor and Kent's Law Commentaries.
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Alabama
Iowa
Ilinois
Mobile County
Charles Piez
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association
Chicago
Illinois
Mobile
Civic League
Burns’ Agency
W. H. Roberts
J. A. Joullian
Joullian
Messrs. Roberts
Graft Alleged in Mississippi Prison Cotton Sales
The Clarksdale Challenge accuses the state penitentiary board of trustees of graft in convict cotton sales costing Mississippi thousands annually. The Daily News calls for an urgent, thorough investigation by Governor Brewer with expert accountants and detectives, funded from prison funds if needed.
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Clarksdale
Mississippi
Daily News
Board of Trustees
Brewer
Jackson
Miss
Smoke and Prosperity in Birmingham Industry Stance
Opinion arguing strong smokestacks drive Birmingham's growth and employment. Anti smoke ordinances could hamper large industries and threaten shutdowns, while focusing on city beauty should not block material prosperity.
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Birmingham
Massico Circus Tragedy Ends In Fatal Ring Accident
Massico the strong man stages an act with a wine merchant in the audience. The weights crash and fatally injure the volunteer. Frida confesses guilt as the crowd reels from the gruesome scene and police arrive.
The Boy Who Meets the Train
A Southern Agriculturist essay warns about boys who meet trains at small stations. It argues idleness harms future success and urges setting a clear plan or ideal. It notes the waste of time in aimless waiting and advocates earnest effort in work and play.
Exchange of Courtesies Dinner Plan Reveals Social Gaps
A brief exchange shows two neighbors debating hosting a dinner for those next door, highlighting social circle boundaries and reciprocity expectations in a quiet street vignette. The dialogue hints at etiquette, inclusion, and the pressures of social belonging within a community.
Married Life the Second Year on an Early Train
In the second year of marriage Warren and Helen hurry to catch an early train after packing a trunk and handbag. He skirts her needs and snaps at small annoyances while Helen endures his anger, cherishing being cared for and feeling pity for two elderly maids watching them. The scene captures domestic strain and gratitude amid a hurried departure.
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Helen
Abe
Winifred
Warren
Minnie
Defends Child Labor in Georgia Press
The Savannah Morning News argues Georgia factories benefit from light and air and that crowded city arguments do not apply here. It contends that without compulsory education, idle children may not become productive citizens, while noting risks of exploitation and suggesting race laws could be changed to force schooling and prepare youths for duties.
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Savannah Morning News
Morning News
Georgia
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