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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1915
Page
2
Fanny Hedden, a general houseworker for Mrs Abbott, endures strict grooming and heavy chores in a small, poorly lit eight room home. She faces social isolation and curbs on time off until she decides to demand personal days, sparking a confrontation over her rights as a servant.
New Orleans police forced entry into 2354 St. Thomas street to reach William Dickerson who lay dying as seven ferocious dogs guarded the room. Sergeant Johnson and Patrolman Brown fought the animals, saved the man for hospital transfer, and later learned sister Miss Alice Dickerson would be held for mental evaluation. The dying man died shortly after admission to Charity Hospital.
In a confrontation with Miss Emily and Mrs Abbott, Fanny asserts a working girl’s right to time off. She insists she must have regular days off after this week and reflects that employers overstep when given an inch, vowing to stand firm.
A Federal League statistician presents two batting average sets for the circuit split by pitcher handedness, left and right. Notable examples include Bennie Kauff and Brookyn’s Evans illustrating exceptions to the usual lefty/righty success pattern, with calls for broader data next season.
Liverpool reports weekly cotton figures with 63 000 bales forwarded to mills including 48 900 American bales and 830 000 total stock with 559 000 American. Bavaria towns plan unemployment insurance. A modern liner coal for a NY to Liverpool journey would fill twenty two trains of thirty ten ton cars.
Advertises fresh opened plant oysters sold by the dozen and half dozen at 20c and 10c respectively with raw options, toasted 5c extra, and additional loaf pricing for 25c and 15c at 3-5-7 North Royal.
John A Heydler secretary of the National League reports the 1913 season will open April 14 in both leagues with only five conflicting dates against the American League all in Chicago Sundays. The season closes October 4 with the East teams finishing October 7. A typographical error misnamed Cleveland Alexander as a waiver roque. Philadelphia did not seek waivers on this pitcher but the brother of a famed catcher.
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