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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1914
Page
6
A garbled social calendar lists events at various clubs and homes. Items include dances at 9 for Miss Caldwell, a bridge gathering with Mrs Roy E at 3, and a German Relief party at 8 for Marlite Taylor, with mentions of Julia and Peter gh and Italyine Shuford.
A panel led by W. B. McAtee and others will censor Mardi Gras dances in Mobile to prevent improper moves. They warn against ragging and twerking, urging adherence to refined fashion as dictated by Fashion. Locals argue Mobile women still display proper grace and style.
The Vineyard hosted the first formal appearance of Carnival Queen Ella Packer Elder and her ten-member court yesterday afternoon at 3. Miss Effie Soost presided, entertaining guests at a heart luncheon in the colonial room. The court arrived in black velvet hats and plumes, while Miss Soost wore grey nacrebo with a tunic and matching hat.
The Progressive party in Manila adopted resolutions urging independence of the islands under the United States protectorate. The resolutions also state the protectorate should continue until the Philippines can defend itself against aggression.
Fifty former insular employees arrived aboard the Thomas signaling increased Filipino participation in administration. Among the arrivals is Mrs Edith Dent Kern, daughter of General Frederick Dent Grant and granddaughter of President Grant, who plans a visit to her mother in New York.
Festive Valentine Mardi Gras held at a screened south venue featured a three course feast, music by Rowley orchestra, and prizes for Miss Irene Dunster and Miss Gabriella Barret. Mr Herman Mashmeyer hosted with knights as attendees filled the dance with belles and social notables from Boston and local circles.
Julia F. Russell defers comment on a treasure found in a sealed chest beneath a house vault near the St. Michael and St. Joseph corner, citing fears of publicity and a host of potential heirs. Workmen say the box contained blackened coins and a ring set with a diamond, while hundreds gathered hoping for loot at the post office site.
The Mothers' Club at Settlement Home featured Rev. Matthew Brewster's Bible lesson on the Magnificat. He contrasted Dr Charles Aked’s resignation in California over the virgin birth with Brewster's praise of Mary. He noted a New York missionary meeting where 3,000 women donated 307000 in free will offerings.
Royal cortege departs court function and joins a gala Diner Dansant at the Battle House. A large elder set attends the 7:30 p.m. event with a committee led by George Fearn Jr and Frank Courtney. Participants include Miss Ella Packer Blacksher with Dr. Toxey Haas and many other debutantes with escorts.
The Thursday Afternoon Bridge Club, led by president Mrs. M. F. Kirkbride, met yesterday at 3 p.m. and enjoyed an exceptionally fine game across five tables. Guests included Mrs. Harry T. Inge and numerous members and visitors from the local social circle.
The United States Chamber of Commerce wrapped up its session with a discussion on maintaining resale prices led by Joseph B. Davies. He asserted that price fixing through multiple stages binds retailers to final consumer prices and noted the issue spans patented and non patented goods amid ad driven markets. Donald Dey of Syracuse argued from the retailers’ view that laws protecting legitimate operation should not hamper fair minimum pricing and hinted at Sherman Act considerations. The article closes with a stray line listing trophies and women’s names.
A fine concert is scheduled for Wednesday February 18 at the Knights of Columbus Hall to benefit St Josephs Organ Fund. Promoters urge community attendance to support the cause and enjoy a quality performance.
Yesterday at Mrs. Leo Pollock's residence the Thursday Afternoon Club held an agreeable session with three tables of players. The prize, an embroidered linen table cover, was won by Mrs. He A Porchhelmer for a nappe style finish.
Tourists may complete winter itineraries with a Seeberg Line cruise aboard the Crathus. The twin screw steamer sails at daybreak Wednesday for Jamaica stopping at Port au Prince Grand Cayman Kingston and Montego Bay with optional automobile tours across the island. Residents and visitors from Mobile St Louis Chicago Janesville New Orleans and Birmingham join the voyage.
Mrs Virgil Gardner Weaver announces the marriage of Ruth Weaver Martin to Mr Benajah Sith Bibb Jr on the morning of February eleventh in Selma Alabama. The couple will reside at 419 Tremont Street with Mrs Charles R Hyde and Rev Charles R Hyde visiting after Mardi Gras.
Paul Mathulka of Buffalo New Mexico praises Dr King’s New Life Pills calling them the king of all laxatives and a blessing to his family. He keeps a box at home and recommends others get a box to feel well again.
Washington Feb 14 Senator Stevens of Minnesota criticizes the administration Clayton bill for an interstate trade commission as too national in scope during testimony before the house commerce committee. Charlies R Van Hise urges a powerful independent body with broad powers to investigate large firms and enforce findings of fact.
President Wilson remains in his room as a cabinet meeting is canceled and about 400 guests from New Jersey attend a special reception at the White House. The delegation includes New Jersey Democrats, electors, leaders, editors, and visiting officials from the Baltimore convention. Secretary Tumulty greeted many guests.
Berlin February 13. Imperial parliament heard Dr. Alfred Zimmermann explain that the United States lifting its arms embargo on Mexico does not empower non-Mexican forces to settle Mexican feuds. He said peace would come only if Mexican factions fight it out unaided, while the embargo parity lets Am n citizens sell arms as others do. He noted measures to protect Germans in Mexico and said Mexico would be held responsible for property losses.
James Eads How known as the millionair e hobo organizes a parade and seeks 250000 dollars for a city hotel two municipal commissaries to sell food and fuel at cost and for reuse of tools to aid the unemployed in St Louis.
The Greater New York Council of the International Longshoremen's Union orders a 28 000 longshoremen strike to begin Monday over pay. Berwind-White Coal Co rejects higher wages while longshoremen cite contracts with 178 employers for 60 dollars monthly.
London Feb 13 police arrested Sharp in a canteen scandal case. Warrants issued for Lipton Limited manager James Ness of Malta and Archibald Minto. Ness believed in Canada and Minto in France. Nine army officers and eight Lipton employees charged with illicit commissions on canteen contracts.
Jackson Miss Feb 13 Governor Brewer announced the resignation of A A Kincannon chancellor of the University of Mississippi. The legislature cut the chancellor salary from 5000 to 3500 two years ago and refused to restore it, the cause of resignation.
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