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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1915
Page
4
Fragmentary financial figures show total net paid amounts of 18 583 and 1 616 with a total of 15 049 and 15 286 in a garbled 19th century accounting entry. Names and full context are unreadable but indicate fiscal totals and paid sums.
Mardi Gras events open next week with square concerts marching bands and a royal visit by Emperor Felix followed by parades and a midnight Marat Gray. Gulf Coast Home Products Show ongoing with a rock live show, Governor Henderson set to open. Washington's birthday holiday brings bank closures while Arbor Day urged for tree planting and city beautification.
A critical look at the Charity Organization Society of New York reveals a large income in the past year yet limited direct aid to the destitute. Reported receipts total 238000 plus, while only about 90510 reached recipients. salaries and misc costs consumed substantial sums. The piece contrasts with Mobile charities, which rely on unpaid officials and labor of love.
Mayor Pillans designates Monday February 22 as Arbor Day and urges Mobile residents to beautify the city. He asks planting fruit trees in yards and lots and shade trees along walks, with front yards brightened by flowers to attract visitors.
Public entry is free as exhibits at the Home Products Show invite women and children to visit many displays.
Local business interests expect Mardi Gras to boost activity as preparations pick up. Community leaders emphasize support for celebrations and related events to drive commerce and tourism this year.
Acknowledge a determined group of workers in Mobile forming a broad based cooperative effort to aid the needy. Leaders are described as influential across sects, inspiring a citywide spirit of Brotherly Love and shared purpose among volunteers and supporters.
Twenty Latin American ambassadors in the United States urge Washington to join a proposal for neutralizing the high seas to safeguard neutral trade. Promoters claim it would secure merchant shipping and facilitate inter American commerce, with support from bankers, professors, writers, and reform leaders. The appeal seeks naval restraint from belligerents and a permanent global trade under joint protection to curb current warfare.
The Birmingham Ledger declares the Warrior river will become permanently beneficial to Alabama industries by diversifying and aiding river traffic. It notes Lock No. 17 near Tuscaloosa nearing completion, enabling Birmingham mines and mills to ship products to Mobile.
Dr Anna Howard Shaw, president of the National Woman's Association, spoke at a large Mobile gathering last night. The event highlighted ongoing suffrage efforts as civic leaders and residents packed the venue for a prominent address.
Spectators will view fine pedigreed cattle and other livestock during a three day event in Mobile. Exhibits feature top prize animals from breeders and local farms set for judging and sale opportunities.
Washington Letter estimates four to five million adults remain illiterate, urging federal action. It cites state illiteracy rates in 1900 and 1910, highlights states with highest proportions, and discusses proposed legislation to fund night schools and related efforts to eliminate adult illiteracy by 1925.
The Tax Reform League of Alabama backs creation of a state revenue commission to oversee county assessments and replace the state tax commission. The bill sets a chairman from state officials, with two other members chosen by the governor and commissioners, and offices to be kept in Montgomery.
The Mobile Travelers Association at its monthly meeting in the Carwthon Hotel endorsed a state railroad commission move to require all railroads in the state to use disinfectants to improve passenger health. The group asked state officials to assist in promoting this baggage and station cleanliness effort.
A city committee, meeting at the Chamber of Commerce, reports on adopting the Pingree plan to cultivate vacant lots by the unemployed. The plan uses street sweepings and city fertilizer, with simple tools, and aims to instruct families, engage the youth, and establish headquarters and support through press notices and donations.
The Mobile port received 300 bales of compressed cotton and fifteen tons goods as shipments from England and from the Ensley Coal Iron and Railroad Company move iron billets to Port Talbot. A ferocious dog attack occurred near Dothan while a man faced election law charges in the circuit court. Residents of Tuscumbia plan a county fair next fall as stockholders show enthusiasm.
Arthur Trevor alias Marty Brewer also claimed sole ownership of the heist at MNES Stores, admitting the theft of six thousand dollars. The report mentions his role and involvement with a committee chairman and railroad commission, with unclear further details.
The chief urges W C ee to focus on home training as the best cure for crime. He stresses morals for men and women, claims offense should never be condoned, and calls the home the secret of good citizenship. Mrs Stratton thanks the committee and lauds Chief Crenshaw's views.
Court records indicate the group linked to Chickasaw Bank and related entities faced conspiracy charges. Judge instructed jurors to convict on all counts as presented across multiple indictments.
The travel slip plan is described as stores prepare to issue slips through venues like Busy Brewton Pool Parlors Sawyer and Brooks Grocery and Holmans Pharmacy. The piece notes how the program will unfold with example illustrations.
The Hellig Ellis Drug Co urges continued normal operations despite war conditions. The memo praises loyal customers, stresses liquid finances, and asks merchants to maintain inventories, collect payments, and boost shipments. R R Ellis, president of The Hoste Mills Liteg Co Memphis, signs the appeal.
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