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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1916
Page
4
Mardi Gras preparations near completion as Mobile readies a larger crowd and seeks strong Washington support. The army will provide regulars for the parade, while the navy will contribute two torpedo boat destroyers and aviators to enhance the festivities.
Interviews with Col. F. M. Maddox and Capt. Leon Schwarz discuss support for federalizing the National Guard. They praise officers' schools and note expected efficiency gains for line officers, contrasting with British command criticism and calls for better leadership amid war.
The Huntsville Mercury praises Monroe county for constructing a road 85 miles northwest to southeast, linking Montgomery and Mobile. It urges neighboring counties to complete the chain to promote regional tourism, coastal visits, and shared highway benefits.
An editorial notes universal cattle dipping in Alabama counties improves herd health and market value. It cites Mobile county voters deciding on dipping, reports editorial praise from The Item and compares upstate editors. Progress cited with hogs, dairy milk, and poultry mentions across Geneva, Eufaula, Pike counties.
The Sunday horoscope notes a fairly good day with a foreshadowed struggle over a bill. Saturn in a negative aspect affects the president while Switzerland faces early summer troubles. San Francisco may see sensational months and mining excitement. Church upheavals spark public discussion and liquor forces gain prohibition momentum. Birthdates promise a successful year for their holders.
The Item argues Mobile should elect a nonpartisan Mobilian with broad support and strong community standing to represent the First district. It cautions against hasty pledges, notes Gray’s illness, and urges a candidate trusted by rural counties and all Mobile factions. It cites Covington county syrup and Huntsville farm diversification as evidence Alabama diversifies.
Advance squads of the St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Giants left for spring training in the South. Giants business manager Eddie Brannick led 25 include Christy Mathewson and Red Dooin, plus rookies and photographers. The Giants converge at Marlin Springs later joining McGraw’s players. Cardinals leader Miller Huggins travels with ten pitchers and catchers for a week in San Antonio before main group arrives. Zinn Beck also made the trip.
Mrs. Julian Gerard of New York wears a dual skating swimming costume to solve the paradox of whether a youth in such attire should skate or swim. The article notes the innovation and questions its practicality in public use.
A long list of visitors from across the country stays in Mobile for the carnival week. Notable names include J. G. Gilfellan of Los Angeles and E. Norville Farrell of Houston, with many others from New York, Chicago, Detroit, and New Orleans visiting Battle House and Bienville and Cawthon hotels.
Washington February 26 The Republican plans for leadership were disrupted by a report that Ohio congressman Longworth son in law of Colonel Roosevelt would not run for chairman of the Republican congressional committee He had been groomed as a compromise candidate to replace Frank P Woods Rodenberg Illinois was discussed as a conservative alternative Opposition to House Leader Mann also Illinois and Woods retirement shapes crowd for party harmony delays in caucus and committee meetings.
Milton G. Stagg was appointed a notary public by Governor Henderson and filed his bond in the probate court on Saturday. A certificate of incorporation for the First Free Methodist Church of Grand Bay Alabama was filed in the probate court Saturday. Lessee S H Peck of the Battle House announced a new special feature a liveried doorman to greet autos and taxis. Moise Lichtentag, visiting relatives Sol and Mrs Rosen, returned home Saturday due to urgent business and will attend the Blue Birds ball next week.
A young Scotchman reached New York and found garage work greasing motor truck wheels on his first day he quickly completed his initial task. He was then challenged with a question about his efficiency.
The column answers reader queries on dates and horoscopes. It notes January 10 1899 is a Tuesday and lists personality traits for May 30 and January 10, with several ad hoc remedies for skin and hair care.
As Christy Mathewson's Giants head south with John McGraw bound for Marlin Springs, Benny Kauff's fate remains unresolved. Secretary Foster insists Kauff must join the veterans' train by Friday or lose his job for the season while Kauff touts his worth and perks.
Five veterans from last year’s International League will stay on President Barrow’s umpiring staff for 1916. The veterans are William B. Carpenter A. J. Cleary Bob Hart Buck Freeman and E S Handibone. Newcomers Kitty Bransfield Scott Chesnutt and Tom Keenan join the eight man panel while Pete Harrison moves to the National League.
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