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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1913
Page
2
Mobile officials weigh removing women from a district to curb law violations. Mayor Schwarz and Chief Crenshaw say no raids yet and urge careful discussion with commissioners. Residents seek guidance as legal and residency questions loom.
The article notes mothers’ concern over frequent colds in children as it weakens lungs and lowers vitality, warning of serious illnesses. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a famous, pleasant, safe cure available through all dealers.
Reminder public notice for Weinacker's featuring cash bargain day on Wednesday February 19. For price list call Bell 2229 or Home 306.
Diplomatic efforts intensify as De la Barra and the senate pursue Madero's resignation over alleged constitutional abuses. Ambassador Wilson and the diplomatic corps seek to calm hostilities while both sides accuse the other of violating truces and flags.
The report outlines Mexican skirmishes and rail disruptions as Diaz seeks U S recognition of belligerency. Ambassadors relay that federal forces have revolted at several towns while rebellions tighten in Tamaulipas and rail traffic from Monterrey to Mexico City remains halted. Diaz asks the United States to acknowledge his status while offering to restrain fire.
A report on Auguste Rodin in his studio near Pallas Biron details finished marbles and bronzes including Mahler and Birbeau busts, a Garden of Eden group, and Rodin's views on beauty, art and his planned Calais citizens statue in London. He praises Nijinsky and discusses his book Les Cathedrales while reflecting on inspiration and the nature of beauty.
The Y M C A physical department reports January 1913 attendance rises sharply from 512 in 1912 to 1 583. Seventy seven classes were held versus 33 last year, with individual work up from 472 to 619. The gym contest drew 70 participants. upcoming games vs Columbus Ga and Birmingham Athletic Club are anticipated to draw large crowds.
The Mobile Chamber of Commerce trade expansion committee led by W T Kelly plans a booster train on February 25 leaving Mobile at 8 am with stops to Meridian. A 14 piece band will travel and luncheon will be served. firms are urged to send representatives and decorates the train with banners.
With cooperation from merchants of Mobile the booster program moves forward. Mr. Kelly says the chamber canvassed all business houses by mail and received pledges of support from nearly three hundred. The first booster train is arranged with City Passenger Agent Harvey Jones of the Mobile & Ohio.
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