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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1915
Page
4
Editorial attacks the Alabama legislature for seeking statewide prohibition against the will of voters. It argues lawmakers, warned by Governor Charles Henderson’s victory, would override public opinion, risking political realignment and reduced county voices in government.
The Mobile Chamber of Commerce chose a diverse group of new officers for 1915, representing banks, public utilities, mercantile firms, shipping, law, medicine, agriculture, and citrus industries. The article notes a nonpolitical, united front and high expectations for progress and public good.
During the last state campaign unfriendly interests used the Lacey defalcation and convict bureau irregularities to attack Governor O Neal. They urged a convict department investigation but later cooled on the plan as the governor asserted executive control and asked questions about state funds.
Fragmentary text mentions a great naval parade to San Francisco via the Panama Canal in March. It references four political leaders and possible outcomes, describing stars and two political leaders as "discards" or "possibilities" in a diplomatic context.
The piece argues for full acceptance of naturalized citizens as true Americans without division by ethnicity. It stresses allegiance to the republic, stresses neutrality in war, warns against ethnic clannishness, and cites historical Know Nothing currents to urge unity and reject foreign-aligned groups while preserving individual loyalty to the United States.
A Philadelphia Record excerpt argues that workers across many roles contribute to a finished product such as cloth. It states producers range from farmers and miners to engineers and mill workers, each paid from the final sale. It cites 4.3 percent average returns on corporate shares, and asserts tools and sustenance must be paid before profits, challenging the notion a single worker yields all value.
The Kansas City Journal notes that Colonel Roosevelt rarely showed sympathy for the needy until he faced hardship himself. The remark frames a shift in his public stance and character during tough times.
Louis Globe-Democrat notes William Jennings Bryan claims lasting peace ahead, joking that his prophetic batting average is a mere .018.
Fragmentary note cites T. R. involvement in affairs and a clash between supporters of Japan and California labor unions, asking what Hiram Johnson would think. Text is incomplete, no verifiable events or clear entities beyond Japs and unions.
Ambassador Page argues that English sentiment toward Uncle Sam is favorable as expected. The Baltimore Sun notes the cultural rapport shaping postwar relations and public opinion in a concise editorial tone.
A brief missive notes a quote about Governor West of Oregon and a song title misattributed as his favorite, flagged as satire or misprint in a St. Louis Globe article. The item suggests gendered politics and media misattribution without further context.
The note discusses marriage as a beneficial institution in certain respects and jokes that some men need a partner to prompt weekly changes or reminders. The tone is reflective and satirical about domestic life.
Chicago officials review an ordinance to create quiet zones amid traffic and safety concerns. The proposal considers transit corridors, residential impacts, and enforcement mechanisms as council members weigh potential benefits and costs.
Horace Hood Jr will retire as sheriff of Montgomery county next Sunday at midnight. William Waller, elected as his successor, will assume office the following Monday morning. A 19 year old is under arrest forIslane teee the store ordee at Fort Davis last Sunday night. Father Oswald P Stahl rector of Sacred Heart Catholic church of Anniston is in Germany serving in the army. Fred Kepperd of Anniston died of pneumonia after a trip to the cemetery with his son George.
A proposed anti dead beat bill from the legislative committee of the Alabama Tel penis Association would fine fraudulent hotel debtors up to 500 dollars and imprison them up to six months if adopted by the legislature.
Ernest L. Morris a bill clerk for the Western road was struck by an oncoming engine and killed at Selma while overseeing an engine movement. The incident occurred as he watched an engine ahead.
Three legislators acquainted contenders for the clerk of the Alabama Railroad Commission to replace Samuel P. Kennedy, who will become president after Charles Henderson retires. The bidders are Atticus Mullin, city editor of the Birmingham Ledger. J. T. Slatter, late Birmingham expert. and Frank Morgan of Montgomery.
Sidney Crenshaw is held in the county jail suspected in the murder of R. A. Stillwell of Elmore county. Crenshaw was arrested near Washington Park by Officers Murrell King and Barnett.
Governor O'Neal and capitol officials visited Tuskegee Institute for Negroes on Saturday to inspect the campus facilities and program resources.
Bond of 8500 is filed by town marshal C E Quinn at Flat Creek or Quinton on eight forgery charges and one aiding escape, based on grand jury true bills. Allegations cite forged witness certificates from city court involving William K Mullins of Clanton and Junice Paige Leach of Osage City. The couple later married and reside in Clanton.
Howard Gerrish, son of Harry H. Gerrish, Birmingham manager for the National Cash Register Co, states his father did not die by his own hand as first reported. He claims death resulted from an accidental discharge of an old pistol.
J. G. Wright is appointed manager of the Birmingham Motor and Country Club properties in Edgewood and will assume charge in the next few days. She was formerly attached to a club in Long Island.
While hunting with his brother John Birdwell aged 12 of Greenville a misfired shot ripped the right arm tearing the biceps and entering the thorax causing a likely fatal wound.
Tupelo Miss resident John Allen is visiting Birmingham where he spoke with friends and shared new stories. He dined at the Tutwiler as luncheon guest of Mr. and Mrs. Walker Percy and later joined Henry B. Gray Cul pepper Exum George R. Knox Jr D. F. Turnbull Major W. F. Tebbetts and others at a Tutwiler round table.
John Howe Peyton, president of the Nashville Chattanooga and St L railroad, was in Birmingham Saturday to review contractors for a 21 mile extension near Gadsden or Guntersville. All Jefferson county saloon licenses for 1916 have been paid except one.
Unknown persons entered the pump station on the Caha river and stole the company safe containing about $500. The station was in full operation under J. B. Fell acting chief engineer at the time.
Denmark orders all steamship captains to carry only one set of papers to prevent neutral ships from using double documents to evade British cruiser examinations. The move follows suspicions that captains previously held two sets to aid illicit trading with belligerents.
Alabama House and Senate move a bill to authorize the chief justice to administer the governor elects oath of office. Representative H B Fuller will introduce the measure and Senator H T Hartwell will sponsor it. The change ends a 25 year custom where a non judicial officer or the clerk of the Supreme Court has sworn in governors. Governor Henderson would be sworn by the chief justice when enacted.
Discussion of a split legislative session continues with supporters on both sides. Proposals include delaying liquor decisions, forming commissions on redistricting tax reform and convict system changes, and extending the timetable to allow careful work during the interim. Local figures push for a tax overhaul and broader reforms before spring.
In Washington on January 12 Victor Elliott reports many parent teacher associations in the city, about seventy, with mothers and fathers, federations, and Congress of Mothers ties. They run meetings, programs, and fund reserves while seeking better school use and future vocational training for primary students.
The liner Finland sails for Europe with the largest Red Cross shipment since the Red Cross ship began wartime operations. It carries 146000 yards of cotton gauze pads 8 million yards of crepe, 73 hospital supply cases and other antiseptics bandages and alcohol for Servian Red Cross relief.
The record notes confusion over the Eastern League standings with teams Waterbury New Britain and New Haven involved. A state supreme court ruling upholds a law banning sale or gift of intoxicants to underage persons, affecting local enforcement.
Dr. Peter F Bahnsen argues against cotton domination in Georgia farming urging diversification into grain growing and creameries to widen revenue and avoid cotton monopolizing agricultural capital. The article praises Bahnsens clear common sense case for balancing crops and industries in the state.
Do not apply heat rapidly to lead piping. Sudden temperature change can split pipes. wrap with warm flannel, raise temperature gradually, then proceed with heat. After gradual warming, you may use a hot iron on the flannel if needed.
Canvassers for the carnival were appointed with W. B McAtee as chairman and a list including Parker, Jacob, Poe Legastot, G. Jacobson, Francis, St Streets 4 y Steele, M. Backes, Hopper, J P Savane, George A ecommerce po Hanon Winter Lees, F an Wilson, J. J. Monaghan, A. E. Bey, Jane Bernard Baum, Bert, Boost chairman, R.G. Richard, Me ra Government Street and Coirtho Price Williams, C-C. W. Harrington, Louis Schetr.
Do not apply flames to gas pipes or water heaters with frozen water. Apply heat gradually and steam from a tea kettle to the frozen section. Use hot bandages to begin thawing. Do not shut off water at the meter to prevent freezing. Drain all pipes and traps from basement faucets.
Readable fragments mention cents values and a ticket reference with unclear sequence. No identifiable people, places, organizations, dates, or concrete outcomes available.
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