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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1913
Page
3
Vienna dispatch says Austria Hungary and Italy plan a joint expeditionary force to land in Albania immediately, aiming to pacify the country and establish a new condition of affairs. The report notes the move follows discussions with Wiener Journal.
Governor O Neal convened the state military board to discuss proposed changes and a general revision of the National Guard system. General Louis V. Clark was elected chairman, with Lieut Col W F Weiss as recording secretary. members include Scully Graves Warden and Goodwyn in advisory capacity. A report and changes are to be submitted at the next meeting January 20 at 10 am.
Special to Item reports in Montgomery Alabama two women applied to City Commissioner Brassell for the newly created city food inspector job. Brassell declares only a real husky man can hold the post, saying women need not apply as the duties may be unpleasant and cannot be handled by a woman.
In Montgomery Alabama State Game and Fish Commissioner Wallace ordered to arrest and fine. M W Offutt William Offutt and Reuben Offutt convicted in Sumter county for hunting without proper non resident licenses. Each fined fifteen dollars equal to license price. Warden Ennis reports eight game law convictions in the past year.
Seven year old Ethel Smith, granddaughter of T. H. Desporte, died after being struck by a 2:30 Paint Cadet electric car at the corner of Howard Avenue and Bellman. Motorman applied brakes too late. Conductor Titus Greaves pronounced her dead at the scene.
Stenographers nationwide marked the 100th birthday of Sir Isaac Pitman inventor of modern shorthand. Commemorations spanned public schools colleges and other venues with similar exercises noted by city and state observers. Pitman born in Bath died 1897 his system underpins most modern shorthand.
Gulfport Mississippi January 3 Sheriff JC Elmer of Harrison is a busy tax collector answering about 800 taxpayer letters daily. The office operates 24 hours daily to handle inquiries about taxes due and paid. Hunters licenses have 1260 buyers at one dollar each for a five month period from November 1 to April 1. December postage for the office reached 390 dollars.
Gulfport Miss January 3 The Norwegian bark Sofia under Brolf Seeberg Co custody moves toward Gulfport as new master sails from port nearing arrival. Ship’s late master died of hydrophobia after dog bite, hospital notes impulse for new leadership aboard sea vessel.
Governor O Nea l cites a constitutional provision prohibiting using state convicts on public roads in Alabama. He notes that only county convicts may labor on roads while state convicts are barred from road work.
The 1912 report shows 1,161 male and 1,682 female high school students with total salaries for principals at 71,385 and teachers at 86,132. Lauderdale leads with 116 in attendance, Franklin 118, Walker 108, and Bible 104. The nine month session spans fifty county high schools, up from 33 in 1910 and 42 in 1911.
Bennie Owen, 25, of Ware's in Elmore county, reports 237.34 bushels of corn grown on one acre. A check by C. H. Billingsley confirmed the yield as correct. Commissioner Kolb requested the measurement and interviews of Elmore citizens, validating Owens report.
State Auditor Smith issued a quarterly round of warrants totaling 117090 for Alabama public schools and educational institutions. The largest share goes to fifty high schools, each receiving 750 dollars, for a total of 87500 dollars.
The Ponte de Leon celebration planned for April 1 2 3 in St Augustine to mark the 400th anniversary of Spanish landing was canceled due to lack of funds. The meeting in St Augustine last night announced the decision citing financial constraints.
Gulfport Mississippi reports no major commercial failures in the past year and business leaders start the new year with confidence, noting stable fortunes and continued activity across the local economy.
A testimonial praises Eckman's Alterative for curing long lung illness. A Aurora Illinois correspondent claims complete recovery with no pain cough night sweats or hay fever after lifelong lung trouble and near death at fourteen, noting repeated winter pneumonias but now fully well.
The first Saturday Hour sales offer genuine savings across many departments at The Big Store. Read the budget of bargains and visit Saturday for limited time values including white lawn aprons, boys pants and knickers, ladies belts, peroxide soap, cretonnes, and other marked down items available for one hour only.
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