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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1914

Page

23

Tango Teachers Ten Make Protest In Paris

Defenders of the tango plan a rally in Paris during the International Academy of Dancing Masters annual meeting to protest bans on the dance. If no compromise with the Catholic church is found they may invent a new dance called the true tango, while clerical leaders label the new movement as sinful.

Paris International Academy of Dancing Masters Catholic Church Basile Pomili Rome Annette Academy

Mobile Negro Graduates Call for Names and Occupations

G W Lewis asks every colored graduate in Mobile to send full name and present occupation to 306 North Warren Street. If convenient, leave details at Dr H Rodger Williams drug store or Gulf City drug store. Wilkerson proprietor requests prompt response.

Mobile G. W. Lewis North Warren Street

Revival wave boosts church interest and local farming push

The column notes renewed church revival enthusiasm and a call to adopt truck farming sparked by a Plateau congress at the Normal and Industrial School led by Prof. Whitley. It urges inspection of colored business and professional establishments and mentions a gathering at Lilly Baptist Church led by Rev. CH Crawford with a prompt to evaluate poultry value.

Booker T. Washington Hindustan Congress Plateau Normal and Industrial School Whitley Lilly Baptist Church CH. Crawford

Reverend Jones to Lecture in Mobile This Week

The Southwestern Christian Advocate editor Rev. R. E. B. Jones, D. D., will arrive in Mobile this week to speak at the Warren Street Church. He is noted as a leading figure among Black leaders nationwide. Look out for date details from G. W. Lewis.

R. EB. Jones D. D Southwestern Christian Advocate Mobile Warren Street

French customs block fire engine at frontier

Paris reports a Belgian frontier village Hersaux facing a major fire. The French motor brigade advanced a few inches into France before customs forbade return with the vehicle. Firefighters retrieved hose needed to reach the blaze, but the status of the engine and hose remains unclear.

Paris Hersaux

Davis Avenue Paving Push Amid Health Fears

An editorial calls for sewer water and sanitary hookups on Davis Avenue, arguing health hinges on equal sanitary facilities for all residents. It cites Atlanta's race-biased health policies, warns of disease crossing race lines, and urges officials to address white and black health inequities.

Davis Avenue Government Street Atlanta Constitution Constitution Peachtree Peters Street Bacilli Atlanta

Grove's General Tonic Advertisement Reference

An old newspaper fragment promotes Grove's General Tonic as a trusted remedy. It emphasizes health benefits and urges readers to purchase the tonic for daily wellness.

New jaw secured from seventh rib in rare operation

In New York at Cumberland Street Hospital, Mrs Olga Slavin aged 26 received a jaw reconstruction using her seventh rib. Dr B F Shea and team removed the rib, dovetailed it into the jaw stubs, and attached muscles, restoring chewing and speech after four years of jaw cancer.

New York Cumberland Street Hospital Olga Slavin B. F. Shea Cumberland Street Riteh Walmsley Shea

Millionaires Flee Berlin for Lower Taxes Under War Levy

Berlin faces a shrinking class of millionaires as high taxes drive wealth abroad. Frankfort-on-the-Main reports a postwar income surge of 87.5 million marks, seen as typical after the new amnesty encouraging disclosure of incomes and property.

Berlin Frankfort-on-the-Main Empire

Revival and Preaching At Local Churches This Week

The Rev. William Jones of Montgomery preaches today and tonight at Hamilton Street Methodist Episcopal Church led by pastor Rev. R H Moore. Crichton A M E Zion Mission begins revival services tonight under Rev F W Williams. Baptism tonight at Warren Street Methodist Episcopal Church with pastor G W Lewis. Pew rally and sacred concert at State Street A M E Zion Church led by Rev A Hannum.

William Jones Montgomery Hamilton-street Methodist Episcopal Church R. H. Moore Crichton A. M. E. Zion Mission F. W. Williams Crichton Williams Warren Street Methodist Episcopal Church G. W. Lewis State St D ‘A. M. EB. Zion Church Rev A. Hannum

Baby Saved From Ship Wreck Returns Home After 9000 Mile Journey

A baby of eighteen months completes a 9000 mile trek home from the Volturno disaster area. The Red Cross Emergency Relief Committee aided 439 survivors, reuniting families and providing clothing, shelter, medical care, and transport. Roman Jabouletski, the most traveled survivor, faced measles in Rotterdam before reaching Minneapolis and reuniting with his mother.

New York Minneapolis Red Cross Emergency Relief Committee Charity Organization Society Volturno United States Roman Jabouletski Liverpool Rotterdam

Births Deaths and Marriages of Past Week

List of marriage licenses with pairs including White George E Scott and Elizabeth Lee Morrisette and many others. Deaths show a long roster of White and Colored individuals led by Nathan Alexander and Phillip Herrés, followed by more names. Births record White and Colored families with multiple couples and children noted.

George E. Scott Elizabeth Lee Morrisette William Toxey Louise Madeline Schwenk Frank Russo Lonella Vermille J. R. Ennis Charlotte Harriett Holmes Willie W. Pierce Barna Willard Joe Garlington Dora Thornton Clarence Dumas Lucille Sheppard Willi Noyd Bessie Nettle Boykin Brown Pearler Parker Henry Johnson Minnie Vincent John Bizelle Victoria Marbiey Randolph Weeks Francis Mitchell Henry Byrd Agnes Ward Carbet Williams Lavenia M. Davis Anderson Jenkins Mary Thomas White Nathan Alexander Phillip Vincent Herrés John L. Steiner John R. Pollard Jas. D. Martin William L. Sherr M. Marx Flora P. Sanders Mary Flynn Ottie May Sigler Florence Rayford Cecil Butler Runyon Catherine A. Ridehhour Julia Butt Stewart Geneva Broadus Anna M. Courtright Jessie Hughes Robin Martin Charlie L. White Marton Simmons Tom Gibson Jessie May Woods Tillie “Packer Sylvia Etheridge Rosa Lewis Nettle Neese

Med March Hare Myth and the Madness Behind the Tale

The text explores whether a med March hare existed as a figure in folklore or natural history and explains what drove the hare to be described as mad. It examines cultural meanings, scientific observations, and literary uses across periods.

Brewer Seitz Charged With Kidnapping in Chicago Case

John F. Seitz manager of Bartholomas & Roes ing Brewing and Malting Co was ordered arrested by Judge Uhler on a kidnapping complaint filed by John Beck an agent who says he was imprisoned for a night Beck alleged he was owed about 400 by the company and held at Edward Pahl residence 2418 West Jackson boulevard while his wife sought the money.

Chicago John F. Seitz Bartholomas & Roesing Brewing and Malting Company Uhler John Beck Calumet Avenue Beck Balawin Edward Pahl West Jackson Boulevard

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Promoted by Pharmacists

The advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as safe for babies and effective for adults. W. Be. Nessemith of Statesboro Ga and Bob Ferruson of Green Bay Wis endorse its reliability and curative claims, citing store sales and personal cure experiences. Van Antwerp Drug Corp.

Foley W. BE. Nessemith Statesboro Bob Ferruson Pine St Green Bay Wis van Antwerp Drug Corp

Death Ends Flight From Band Hatred

Frank Palazolo, a world traveler for two years, was shot dead near his butcher shop at 45 Nostrand Avenue Brooklyn. Two foreign youngsters, hiding across the street, fired as Palazolo unlocked his door around 6 am, killing him with two bullets. Police searched a nearby foreign colony but found no suspects.

New York Frank Palazolo No. 45 Nostrand Avenue Brooklyn Palazolo Palazollo Palasollo

Curley Enforces 2 A.M. Closing for Dances and Hotels

Boston Mayor Curley defends a 2 AM closing rule for dances and hotel parties as a measure for community morals. Francis Peabody and hotel managers push back, but the rule remains in effect with possible 1 AM exceptions, shifting debutante events to private homes.

Boston Mass Curley Copley Plaza Francis Peabody Peabody Navy Yard

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