19 Jan 1913
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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1913
Page
1
Washington dispatch reports the rivers and harbors bill advancing, proposing about 41 million dollars for 300 items. Senator Sparkman defends the measure on merit, citing nationwide waterway needs and post panic growth.
President Taft and Congressman Richmond Pearson Hobson used a New York dinner to press for a larger United States Navy. They argued a stronger fleet preserves national honor and peace. Taft criticized a Philippines bill and urged a policy aligning to colonial standards.
Reports from flood districts say conditions are grave with many destitute families and destroyed homes. Enterprise Indiana, population about 260, is abandoned while Jacksonville Webster Tompkins near Kentucky face urgent relief needs as crest holds near 46.5 feet for over a day.
Subscriptions to the Firemen's Fund note at nine days for the family of Joséph Serda, the fireman, with adding support and local aid.
The annual report of the Collector of Customs for Mobile port shows a record year 1912 with a combined import export valuation gain of 5 449 701 over 1911 the largest in port history Exports reach 33 325 779 including Porto Rico imports 5 248 579 up from 4 216 384 led by cotton lumber flour and sawn timber Lard and lard compounds amount to 18 174 010 pounds and slaves exceed 4 100 000 Cuba leads foreign trade with 8 2 million while England totals 7 891 455 Argentina and Brazil show notable short period trades Mexico leads imports with sisal hemp as a chief import and Honduras follows Continued on Page Three.
New York reports Anna Gould Duchess de Talleyrand and her husband will attend the Lindhurst Mississippi wedding of Helen Gould to Mr. Sheppard. The Mauretania arrives with gifts, though the ceremony remains plain with music by Lohengrin and A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Mrs Winston Churchill, wife of the first lord of the Admiralty, escaped death in a late afternoon head-on automobile collision between Melton Mowbray and Leicester. The crash narrowly avoided serious injuries, with rescue and medical attention reported at the scene.
The halt in the search for bodies from the James T Staples was ordered by Captain J M Campbell and Diver Edward Gorman because rising river driftwood makes diving dangerous. The wreck is reported complete with possible boiler damage and no immediate plan to raise the vessel.
Describes 30000 refugees in Saloniki facing exposure malnutrition and disease. Families subsist on bread as Greek relief struggles under harsh winter. Reports of dying babies and a newborn clutching its mother reveal desperate conditions. relief work continues.
Greek and Turkish fleets clashed about 35 miles south of the Dardanelles. The Greek attack lasted about thirty minutes and drove the Ottoman squadron to retreat in disorder. The Turkish flagship was reported to be the most badly damaged.
Washington January 18 Senator Moses E Clapp head of the Senate sub committee on privileges and elections to investigate expenditures announced John D Archbold of the Company would testify before the panel. Archbold may be asked to produce letters written to senators and representatives and any receipts for enclosures, with attendance enforced if needed and no fixed date yet set.
A reader notices the mobile issue features 4 pages 8 pages and 12 pages with a reminder to secure a complete edition. The brief highlights the multiple page counts available in today’s publication.
Mrs J Borden Harriman, prominent New York club woman, announced she will open a rest cure resort at her country house near Mt. Kisco New York due to her husband’s illness. She plans to hire physicians to attend patrons and is expected to attract invalid society folk seeking treatment.
Mr. E C Grace announces a stave plant will be built on land leased from the Mobile and Ohio Railroad at Three Mile Creek west of the tracks. The mill with a 35 000 stave daily capacity will employ about fifty workers and pay roughly 1600 weekly. The 20 year site lease supports timber storage and production for export and local trade in casks for oils and molasses and possibly cottonseed oil.
Col George W. Goethals testified before the House Naval Affairs Committee stressing the Panama Canal defense hinges on U S naval power. He urged authorization of three first class battleships and Marine barracks on the Canal Zone as part of a broader sea power policy.
The local weather bureau issued a river bulletin noting heavy rains in the past forty eight hours and water in sight. It forecasts Mississippi River stage at New Orleans reaching between 15 and 16 feet in early February.
The Mafalda, a Norwegian bark from South America, carried seamen struck by scurvy or beri disease. One dead and three to four gravely ill were near port as Mobile officials prepared burial and funeral arrangements while fog delayed the ship.
Mobile County revenue and road commissioners plan a rigid inquiry into graft in the Dog River bridge contract to Wardville Bridge of Nashville Tennessee and possible improper payments to County Engineer Charles Dew. Commissioner John D Hagan urged an immediate investigation with a majority vote of the board and witness testimony from James T Jett head of Lett Broad Contracting Company who offered to assist.
Pittsburg January reports say United States Steel will voluntarily segregate its subsidiaries as government prosecution under the Sherman act continues. New York meeting discussed the plan with major officials including President Dinkey and Vice President Joseph from Carnegie Steel, amid talk of stricter trust busting under Wilson.
London January 18 interview with Dr Daneff Bulgarian peace delegate reports no fear of war between Bulgaria and Romania. He says the two countries have reached a general agreement and all disputes will be amicably settled. He expresses confidence that territorial questions will be settled in order.
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