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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1915
Page
4
The article notes broad improvement across sectors with a rising sense of optimism. It cites a good harvest, new banking system, favorable rate decisions, cheap money, and a belief that the United States will lead postwar recuperation, aided by improving foreign trade and crop diversification in the South.
The piece centers on Oscar W. Underwood and Birmingham's push for a new federal post office. It harshly critiques delays and promises, noting Mobile's newer building and urging faster action, planning, and capable leadership to secure jobs and contracts.
The piece argues that the expansion of the U S civil service has outpaced the President and Senate capacity to evaluate candidates. It notes over 11,000 federal offices with many candidates per post and calls for constitutional change. It proposes electing many offices and limiting removals while preserving suspension and civil service review.
The Sunday Item reports Hartwell won the county school board presidency by voting for himself, ending a board deadlock. Telegraph news from Washington cites General Scott warning President Wilson of urgent need to stop cross border firing by Mexicans, a development that unsettled the war and state departments. The Item emphasizes its local and telegraph reporting edge over competitors.
The United States Chamber of Commerce reports idle factories preparing to restart and more hiring at factories previously operating with reduced force. Flour mills are lightly affected by the slump, and some cotton and textile mills show modest improvement though cotton mills remain busy and stockpiling goods.
The brief note suggests New York pushes for thawing state rights and assumes other states would waive prior rights in response. It reads as a pointed editorial remark from the Columbia State about interstate policy posture.
Mexican ex presidents face calls to mobilize after Washington Post commentary questions their action and influence in current political mobilization efforts.
Readable fragments describe a dilemma titled They'd Rather Go Fishing, noting Hobson's choice did not prove decisive in a local decision or event. The snippet hints at a moral or humorous regional anecdote without full specifics.
A New York Herald report explains a new gadget that defeats non refillable whisky bottles. A funnel and suction pump create a vacuum to pull liquor back into the bottle, undermining the old method and prompting consumer fraud warnings.
Washington plays with Secretary Bryan as five vaudeville singers headline New Year week. The advance tickets are selling for a local theatre program featuring the performers billed under his name.
Famous soloists from leading American bands join an artistic salon act. They previously co starred with Secretary of State Bryan in a Chautauqua Circuit tour last season, bringing high profile performances to the event.
Washington correspondent notes the Salon Singers are not headliners but near the bottom of the play bill amid the Chautauqua lineup. The comment reflects the fickle nature of fame in this circuit.
New York World comments that Governor Blease should not be judged harshly for pardoning eight convicts, noting his earlier clemencies may have exhausted available material and left him with few options.
Chicago News notes Nick Longworth's father-in-law appears as a potential 1916 presidential candidate though party affiliation remains unclear.
A circular explains marketing farm butter and cream for Southern cotton regions. It covers seasonal price trends, direct selling to families and institutions, parcel post options, and the creamery route with centralized separators. It stresses quality, regular delivery, and practical handling of cream and butter.
Associated Press reports Judge Samuel E. Greene a leading Jefferson County criminal judge died in Birmingham at last night from heart disease. Greene served on the district court bench for twenty seven years establishing a wide reputation in the South for criminal cases.
Secretary William C. Redfield told the House committee that expanding American trade with Central and South America requires a financial framework and credit arrangements rather than mere sales agents. He called for a conference of American bankers under the Federal Reserve to finance Latin American purchases and noted European credit is restricted. Redfield emphasized the need for financially skilled personnel who can arrange financing and study opportunities, not just field reps.
A 1915 New Year greeting from Eugene T. Skinkle of Chicago to The Mobile Item arrives by Saturday mail. The note expresses hopes for sound, sight, scent, taste, and touch in the coming year and asks for friendship, kindness, and freedom from care.
The Seattle Times summarizes long term municipal ownership costs in Seattle. It notes a Cedar River hydro plant built for 590000 and total bond debts reaching 7 82 819 as of now. The city owes 530000 on light and power and 111200 on street railways with an overdraft of 1800000 and a need for 900000 for city needs plus 600000 to expand the light plant.
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