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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1914

Page

6

No readable headline available

The fragmentary text lists office addresses and subscription rates with an editorial mission statement emphasizing prompt world news coverage and responsible public discussion. It mentions Associated Press and International News Service sources and references daily and Sunday subscriptions.

Ook Chisago Lytton SMI Company Associated ‘Ed Press Report International News Service Pe “Pussioners Mail—Daily Ponsey Ier Bell

Moral Value of Panama Canal, Crane Sees Civic Strength

Dr. Frank Crane argues the Panama Canal marks a historic moral force for the United States and the world. He and Urbain Kohier praise national solidarity, unity through great works, and a victory over nature by science and will, surpassing war as a unifying achievement.

Frank Crane Panama Canal United States of America Urbain Kohier Paris Journal Dr. Crane Richmond Pearson Hobson

Protection to Advertisers and the Truth About Newspaper Circulation

A Chicago Tribune series argues postal and legal provisions curb false circulation claims. It cites the 1909 act banning false evidence to secure second class rates, the 1913 publicity law mandating sworn circulation figures, and the 1879 criteria of legitimate subscribers. The piece notes penalties for false statements and urges enforcement to stop advertisers from being misled.

Chicago Tribune John Callan O’laughlin Washington Post Office Department Postal Service Congress Tate Bunko

Good Promise For Fair In Mobile Area Meeting

A Chamber of Commerce gathering signals strong interest in reviving the county fair with broad business support. Landowners, bankers and property owners are urged to share in the financial burden, offsetting past strains on merchants and wage earners. Proponents cite Meridian Fair gains of seven to eight hundred thousand dollars yearly as the expected payoff.

Chamber of Commerce Waas E. J. Buck City Bank and Trust Company Mobile Cliff Williams Meridian

Mrs Lindsay Interview Sparks Talk of Lindsay’s Political Future

The interviewer probes Judge Ben Lindays wife Gretchen Lindsay for suffrage views but cannot glean a stance on voting. The piece notes Lindays long record in Denver and Mobile and hints the couple may influence his rise to a higher office with savvy political teamwork.

Ben Lindsay Lindsay Herbert Cory Denver Ben Gretchen Mobile Juvenile Court of Mobile

World Losing Thinking Power warns of civilizational decline

Professor Arland D. Weeks of North Dakota Agricultural College argues in the American Journal of Sociology that urban civilization is losing its thinking power due to mechanization and centralized intelligence. He warns of automatons, easy environments, and a devaluation of problem solving, urging renewed emphasis on education and independent reasoning.

Arland D. Weeks North Dakota Agricultural College American Journal of Sociology University of Chicago Press Weeks Lincoln Mark Twain Torrens

Steamship Competition and Foreign Influence in Transatlantic Lines

The piece notes Denmark plans a New York bound vessel on February 5 and Holland operates palatial steamships to the U S chief port. It laments slow progress of an American line, largely under foreign influence, and calls for a patriotic, homegrown company to compete with Britain and Germany.

Denmark New York Holland United States Great Tain Germany

Race for Marine Corps commandant follows past politics

Washington dispatch notes deep interest among army and navy men in selecting a new marine corps commandant to replace General Biddle. Several colonels including Waller Cole Laucheimer vie for the post with backers in high places. a four year term proposal and a $6000 salary are discussed amid long standing rivalries and past controversies.

Washington Army Navy Con- Mall Marine Corps United States Navy General Biddle Congress Barnett Waller Lajune Moses Coe Cole Biddle Elliott Corps Colonel Biddle Laucheimer Army and Navy Club

Wilsonian Program Supersedes Hobson in Alabama Debate

The Birmingham News argues Alabama Democrats should not endorse Hobson, warning his push for a national prohibition amendment would disrupt Wilson's Democratic program. It portrays Hobson as a discordant force backed by Republicans and urges party unity behind President Wilson's reforms.

Woodrow Wilson Wilson Jefferson Washington Alabama Hobson North Birmingham News

Oscar Underwood Rehabilitated as Orator of Truth

Shelby County Review asserts that Oscar Underwood is a capable orator who speaks truth when he addresses audiences. The comment suggests a shift in opinion among critics.

Oscar Underwood Shelby County Review

Progressive Era backs Mr Underwood in Democrat lead

The Progressive Era endorses Mr Underwood as the leading Democrat after President Wilson. The Alabamian is expected to win easily, according to the editorial stance of Wilcox Progressive Era.

Mr. Underwood Wilson United States Wilcox

Hobson Law Allows Negroes in Uniforms to Eat and View

Brewton News notes one of Hobson’s five passed laws allows African Americans in federal service to dine at white restaurants and attend white theatres in the District of Columbia and territories, prompting critics among Alabama Democrats.

Hobson Congress Uncle Sam District of Columbia Territories Alabama Brewton News

Underwood Denies Whiskey Purchases in Alabama Race

The Alabama publication argues Mr. Underwood did not accept funds from whiskey interests and contends any claim against him would fail to stand up to truthful investigation. It warns prohibition zealots could backfire, noting past overruns led to a revival of saloon sentiment and calls for cautious action to avoid harming prohibition goals.

Underwood Alabama

Hobson's Tariff Record Sparks Political Intrigue

A letter mocks Captain Richmond Pearson Hobson for taking credit over the Underwood tariff passage while questioning his recent Democratic stance. It recalls his past Republican votes with Sereno Payne and Nelson Aldrich on Paye-Aldrich schedules favoring ship-building and lumber trusts and notes Alabama Republicans seek to influence next spring's Democratic primaries.

Hobson Great Great Lumber Trust Alabama

Parisian Lovers Defy Frontier War Hero Dies At Home

Odile Hermann welcomes Franz to a Lorraine farmhouse as he returns from the Foreign Legion to surprise her. A German pursuit ends with Franz crossing into France and dying in Odile’s arms. a new cross is planted near St. Privat.

Pe Eatrat Bensaa Fa Taliake Francé Odile Hermann France Odile Franz North Africa Silesia Foreign Legion of France Morocco Repo Rd Lorraine Vardun Legion Hermann Monsieur Hermann Metz Gensdarmes St. Privat

Underwood Tariff Advocate Dominates Alabama Democratic Primary

In a bustling Alabama primary the state Democratic Executive Committee backs Oscar W. Underwood for the United States Senate. The article highlights Underwood as a peerless Democrat whose tariff legislation and constructive statesmanship benefit the masses since national control shifted to the Democrats.

Senate National Democracy Congress of the United States State Democratic Executive Committee Alabama Oscar W. Underwood United States

Mobile's bid to become a Gulf shipping hub boosts canal impact

Albert P. Bush argues Mobile should capitalize on the Panama Canal and Pan America, detailing Mobile Bay anchorage, deepening plans, river frontage, coal access, rail links, and regional exports. He estimates regional and Latin American commerce, urging Alabama growth and Mobile’s rise as the Queen of the Gulf.

Mobile Panama Canal Pan America Albert P. Bush Mobile Monthly Review World Gulf Atlantic Pacific New York Gulf Ports Mobile Bay Mobile Channel Congress Mobile River Bay Shore Bay of Middle West Alabama Birmingham United States Latin America Pacific Ocean Australia China Japan New Zealand British Columbia Philippines Hawaii Alaska New York City The

New York Currency Act Sparks Debate Over Regional Bank Size

The article critiques New York financiers led by Vanderlip pushing a system where New York dominates a regional banking network. It argues the act aims to dilute New York’s power, creating eight regional banks coordinated under the federal reserve board, with deposits and reserves shared across districts and the treasury backing notes. The piece notes mixed public reaction as a woman sighs and a man sighs, reflecting broader sentiment.

New York Vanderlip Federal Reserve Board United States Treasury New York-New Times-Democra

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