20 Feb 1915
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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1915
Page
1
The article proclaims the opening of the great exposition west of the Oklahoma mountains, praising California’s recovery after the earthquake and noting the elaborate ceremonies, military displays, and international attention. It frames the event as a milestone reflecting American pluck and progress in a rebuilt city.
A United States constitutional guarantee of free speech and press is invoked in response to an Alabama legislature bill restricting cartoons of prominent figures. The Montgomery Advertiser condemns the move as undermining free expression, warning that muzzling the press erodes democracy and risks resembling autocratic control.
An editor recalls Leigh s oft repeated poem Abou Ber mn and muses on fate as he drafts an interner piece, thinking of the manuscript of Secretary of State Wil.
The Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America through its service commission collaborates with the Postal Clerk's Union to seek old age pensions for postal workers. The executive committee approves the effort and directs a survey of wages for government employees. Letters are sent to the president and to Congress urging moral considerations.
Wilson’s call for a Day of Prayer for Peace prompts leaders worldwide to consider similar action. Paris newspapers praise the move and urge France’s president to follow suit while a major Chinese daily urges national leaders and citizens to observe a day of prayer for peace.
Congratulatory note extends thanks to the weatherman for good weather on Monday and Tuesday. Mention of Mardi Gras praise for others but a city bank official is noted as overlooked and deserving recognition.
The Tampa Times reports Alabama limits each order to one quart and moves to hide drinking venues by prohibiting whiskey advertisements in newspapers. The measure aims to curb public access while prompting ads to be dropped from print.
The Home Products Show expands with new features to keep interest high during Lent. A strong Baby Contest is anticipated with many entries. Exhibits are being rehabilitated and new demonstrations planned for housewives. Mobile public schools students will showcase art and needlework in the poultry space. New sheet music and Victrola records appear from Reynal's Music House with music overall. Dog fanciers gain a kennel focus as Robert Elmer restocks puppies. Cracker Jack treats touch youngsters on Saturday and small mirrors for ladies on Sunday. Coca Cola display refreshed and other attractions updated.
In Montgomery on February 20, Lieutenant Governor Kilby announced senate committees for the recess: Investigation Senators Denson Wallace and McCain. Judiciary Senators Lusk Lee and Wilmer. Finance and Taxation Senators Hartwell Key and Pride. House members named for the recess: Judiciary Davis Ohn Brindley Blackwell Thon Baldwin. Finance and Taxation Weakley Tunstall Bradshaw Fife Marion Yarbrough Green Welch Smith Crenshaw Ward.
Joseph A. Gordon admitted guilt on the second charge of obtaining goods under false pretenses at a recorder's court session. He had earlier been sentenced to three months at hard labor for passing a worthless check on the R. Harris G Company. A further six months at hard labor was added as the additional sentence.
A terse item notes rumors about a man and woman tied to a shared past. The piece indicates a slate of accusations or history that others judge but suggests that reputations can be reshaped through present actions.
Washington Letter surveys federal commissions from the Interstate Commerce Commission to the Federal Trade Commission and others. It notes their growing power, varying effectiveness, and the shift of administrative authority from Congress and the presidency to specialized bodies. It highlights examples like the Civil Service Commission and the Panama Canal Commission with mixed assessments of impact and independence.
Rev John McCreary conducts Catholic religious exercises at St Matthew's Church Washington avenue and Marine street starting Sunday at 10 am. The program includes high mass opening sermon rosary benediction and daily instructions through February 28 with a series of evening sermons on themes such as The Mission The Object of Life and The Bread of Life. The schedule calls for general communion on February 11 and renewal of Baptismal vows on February 28 with daily prayers mass on Sundays and holy days and a focus on avoiding sin and reading pure literature.
An ad promises relief for children’s coughs and colds with a “healing” remedy that soothes the lungs loosens mucus and strengthens the system. It then promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for sores as a 2a advertisement styled line.
The notice details Lent schedules for Catholic congregations including St. Vincent's, St. Joseph's, St. Matthew's, and St. Margaret's Cedar Point. It lists mass times 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10:30 a.m. on Sundays, weekday masses at 6, 7 and 8 a.m., rosary and benediction times, Way of the Cross services, and special sermons by Rev. E Cearnehinars S J and Rev. John McCreary S J.
Broad Street S W Roberts pastor leads 9:30 Sunday School with L F Grube as superintendent and 11:00 and 7:30 sermons. Epworth League 6:30. Crichton J B Trotter and Cam Mack Sunday School 9:30 and sermons at 11 and 7:30. Epworth Leagues and midweek prayer meetings are listed for Oakdale Dumas Chapel Prichand Gulf Crest St Francis and other churches with varied supts and pastors.
All Saints Episcopal Church on Government and Ann Streets lists Rector Rev Thomas H Johnston with morning and evening prayers and sermons. Sunday school meets at 9 30 a m while services run 7 30 a m and 11 00 a m and 7 30 p m. St John s Church at the Dearborn and Monroe avenue location also referenced with similar services.
Arkansas lawmakers defeated a bill 56 to 26 to submit Sunday base ball in Little Rock to a public vote. State law currently bans baseball on Sundays, reflecting established blue laws. A second item notes Lampasas sightings of a derelict vessel en route to Mobile.
Trinity church and St Anthony Jackson Sts host daily prayers and sermons this week. Ember Days fall Wednesday Friday Saturday with morning and evening services led by Rev A G Richards. Union service Wednesday at 8 pm by Rev T H Johnston at Trinity.
Several city Baptist churches publish their Sunday school times and sermons. First Baptist led by Rev. John W. Phillips offers 9:30 am classes, 11 am and 7:30 pm services with subjects Our Foes and Our Fate and Another Chance. Dauphin Way and North Side outline morning and evening services and midweek prayers.
Government Street Presbyterian holds a 6 45 a m prayer meeting on Wednesday at 7 30 p m All are welcome and seats are free Central Presbyterian Church Dauphin Rev D A Planck D D pastor services at 11 and 7 30 Sabbath school at 9 30 Endeavor at 6 30 Staff Captain C B WSs one will preach at morning serv
First Christian Church presents morning services at 11 o clock and 7 30 in the evening with minister wR Spiegel. Sunday school begins at 9 30. Morning sermon on Possessions and evening sermon on The Unanswered Question. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m.
Advice stresses early care for children's colds and related illnesses including croup and whooping cough. Warns that after-effects can be severe and urges immediate attention to avoid risks.
Crescent theatre offers a two reel Nestor comedy with Hadie Lyons Victoria Forde and Lee Moran followed by The Phantom Warning with Ben Wilson and Dorothy Phillips. Empire features Mother's Roses three reel Vitagraph with James Morrison Dorothy Lee and others plus Broncho Billy's Sentence one reel and The Bugle Call. Chaplin two reel Essanay comedy A Night Out Sunday with Edgar Jones and Lubin two reel The Trapper's Revenge tomorrow.
J Lister former Mo Cola official arrested on a warrant charging theft of the soft drink formula. Bond set at 500 dollars. In Birmingham T J Murphy former Mo Cola president held on the same charge with W Melrose Chapman, who was with Murphy, also in custody.
The will of Mrs Mary Schwaemmile who died late January has been filed for probate. She leaves her son Charles Schwaemmie 1500 after deduction of 600 already paid. Two Tennessee bonds valued at 100 each go to nieces Mamie and Delia Stauter. Household effects go to Mrs Josephine Ward and Loretta Schwaemmile. After all bequests, the residue goes to her seven children.
Mrs W J Daugherty of Murrycross Alabama shares a full statement praising Cardui. She describes severe weakness and nerves restored after using Cardui, noting back pain gone and renewed vigor. She urges other women to try Cardui and says her household keeps it on hand.
M Donald a Rome thief escapes jail and remains at large in Gale Georgia. He admitted stealing over $700 worth of goods and told investigators details of the crime after his escape.
Officers investigate after a residence on Lafayette near Government was demolished for fuel. The action appears to be conducted at the property and is being reviewed for legality and safety.
The City Bank emphasizes capital strength by holding half a million dollars in capital and half a million in surplus. It states loans are extended to borrowers with proven capital strength and solid facilities.
The Shreveport Journal argues jitney operators must accept liability and taxes like traction companies. It urges equal responsibility for injuries or damages caused by autos, noting riders ride at their own risk and advocating legal accountability for drivers.
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