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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1915
Page
4
The message praises Mobile's renowned hospitality and the city's sincere efforts to welcome strangers. It notes that residents take pride in maintaining gates and ensuring guests enjoy their stay, hoping this spirit encourages future visits.
A Walker county proposal to renew convict labor by placing inmates on state farms or county roads spurs support and opposition. Proponents say convicts should not compete with free labor, while critics warn against revenue from turning prisoners into work engines.
A bulletin from A Monahan of the United States Bureau of Education notes at least forty three states authorize pupil transportation to public schools at the district's expense. Rules vary with some states permissive or obligatory, Ohio mandates for distant students, and several states allow school payment to guardians or homes near schools with cost considerations guiding payments.
The fragment urges readers to read and heed an official notice issued by Co Chief Crenshaw. It hints at appearances at gatherings in Mobile and similar events where such notices are presented.
The royal cutter lands at high noon as Emperor Felix and his escort are greeted by a festive crowd in the capital. Cannon booms and whistles signal his approach, and a brief Mardi Gras season of celebration is planned before the Lenten period. The faithful vow continued entertainment and loyalty rewards for the ruler and his court.
The Citronelle Business Men's Association calls a Monday evening meeting in Citronelle to discuss establishing an auto highway between Mobile and Meridian Mississippi. G T Jordan, Mobile county schools board member, reviews the road situation noting a small missing link between Citronelle and State Line and that over 75 percent of the route is adequately developed. The group believes the highway is practicable and needs support to be secured.
Henry Clews & Company of New York reports improved financial conditions with increased new financing activity. The review notes most major nations borrow in the United States or seek to borrow, and highlights abundant loanable funds at reasonable rates as a key local factor. It also cites rising business confidence and modest gains in business volume.
The Tradesman of Chattanooga, in operation for 36 years, was bought by W. R. C. Smith Publishing Company of Atlanta and merged with Southern Machinery under the new title Iron Tradesman. The first issue under the new name appeared today.
Leon W. Friedman a famed Birmingham News reporter visits Mobile as guest of his uncle J. M. Friedman. He attends the B'nai B'rith meeting and delivers an address aboard the Sessna steamer with Senator Hartwell’s party.
Mamie Derring eight year old daughter of Ira and Mrs Derring died Sunday night after several days of illness following an operation. She was pretty and bright and well liked by her playmates. The bereaved family receive sympathy from Jackson. A son born to Mr and Mrs Howard McMillan Sunday afternoon died a few hours later.
A Census Bureau report on infant deaths links high mortality to poor sanitation, crowded housing, and mothers often working at heavy labor. It details conditions observed in Johnstown Pa during 1911 including water supply, street safety, milk quality, and family earnings. Other cities under study include Manchester New Hampshire Brockton and Saginaw.
George Arliss headlines the Lyric on Monday and Tuesday February 15 and 16 with a 8:45 curtain for Louis N Parker's comedy Disraeli. The play follows Disraeli as a statesman and benefactor to a young couple while featuring his Suez Canal scheme and thwarting Russian designs. The cast includes Florence Arliss, Mret Dale, Leila Repton, Lilla Shell, Vincent Sternroyd, Charlies Harbury, Arthur Aldred, and St. Clair Mayfield.
A three reel BN feature The Locked Door starring Marie Le De Nie coy opens at the Empire Theatre. The all star Vitagraph cast includes Tefft Suman Dunn Ethel Lloyd Charlies Edwards Jack Bulger Charlies Wellester and Euaiie Jensen. A Vitagraph comedy Hearts to Let also screens along with serials Runaway June Hazards of Helen and the two reels. Leo Delaney Leah Baird head fifth Runaway June episode and Holmes stars in Hazards of Helen continuing the popular serial.
Mr J A Smith of Hill hosted a pleasant social night with music and cake and fruit. Violin music entertained a large crowd from Walkers Springs Wilber Spin Bar low Bend Manila Choctaw Bluff and Carlton to the Gainestown home where a lively evening ended after late hours.
Over a thousand leading American women gathered in Washington to demand world peace. Miss Susanna, noted health advocate, and Miss Cecroft spoke for the Woman’s Party promising to focus on the health of women and future generations as the nation's strength. They urged mothers to lead the drive against conflict and to replace fear with sympathy and love.
Nora, a Curtis maid, arranges Warren Curtis's opera night. Helen excitedly prepares, invites Mrs. Stevens, and they meet Warren at the Metropolitan for the eight o'clock performance.
James M. Hause of Atlanta faced fraud charges in a federal case linked to the Hause Cotton Company and a $1,500 misappropriated check. After the first day of hearings, Frank Hayden was named a defendant in a related suit for $12,185, while personal tensions and a social scene unfolded with Warren missing his expected arrival.
Five husky crew members aboard the cutter’s yawl beat the United States torpedo boat Worden’s crew by six lengths in a one mile race from One Mile Creek to Turner Terminal Docks. The Winona team led from the final stretch as motor races followed with the Dixie R and Orolee close behind. George Linning chaired the racing committee with E G Bergh and W W Harris as starters.
Helen navigates a social tangle as Mrs Stevens arrival quiets debate. She avoids admitting she packed late while Warren forgives, and the group moves through the crowd to their seats with a fragile peace restored.
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