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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1914

Page

5

Relief money in Copper Country sparks debate over donors

In Houghton Michigan on January 19 the Western Federation of Miners refuse a 30000 relief fund from Copper Country citizens for Italian Hall disaster victims. The relief committee plans distribution next week as union leaders contemplate strike action to aid copper miners while a special grand jury continues probe of strike disorders.

Associated Press Houghton Mich Western Federation of Miners Italian Hall Moyer Washington Executive Council American Federation of Labor Michigan Grand Jury

Keating Circulates Petition on Mining Strike Probe

Representative Keating of Colorado circulated a Democratic caucus petition to back a party policy on investigating the Colorado and Michigan mining strikes after the house rules committee rejected reporting a rule. Rep Hill of Illinois proposed a five member committee to probe Colorado conditions, alleged mail and immigration interference, and coercion by mining operators.

Associated Press Washington House Rules Committee Colorado Michigan Keating Hill Illinois House

Cleveland Social Workers Form Bureau to Prevent Self Harm

In Cleveland a bureau of social workers and professionals will secretly counsel those at risk of suicide. The group, including city and state officials, doctors, a psychologist and educators, aims to prevent self harm and study its causes. A conference led by Dr. Harris Dixon is scheduled at his public health office.

Cleveland Ohio Harris Dixon United States New York Chicago Mobile

Personal visitors and guests listed in Mobile hotels

A list of travelers staying in Mobile area hotels includes Mr and Mrs W D Harrigan of Fulton Alabama and Mr and Mrs Fred Herick of St Maries Idaho at the Battle House. W W Bean Jr and family from Benton Harbor Michigan visit for the mild climate. Dr O F Fleener and wife from Birmingham register at the Battle House. J J Rankin and wife of Scranton Mississippi visit friends. W O Brown and wife of Dakota City Iowa stay at the Bienville. J F Stanley and W G Stanley of Cullemberg Alabama register at Saint Andrew. Margaret Bradley and Mrs Grace Johnson of Chicago are guests of the Cawthon. G Herman and wife J M Dees and wife and Mrs J M Bryant of Richton Mississippi visit and stay at Cawthon. H D Fyffe and mother of Crawfordsville Indiana are at the Bienville for several days.

W. D. Harrigan Fulton, Ala Fred Herick St. Maries Idaho Battle House Herick Alabama J. J. Rankin Scranton Miss Mobile W. O. Brown Dakota City Iowa Bienville Hotel G. Herman J. M. Dees J. M. Bryant Richton, Miss Cawthon Hotel H. D. Fyffe Crawfordsville Ind Bienville

Millionaire Clark Disappears After Farewell at Santa Barbara

Spokane millionaire F. Lewis Clark vanished after bidding his wife goodbye at a Santa Barbara railroad station. Police think he jumped from the pier into the ocean following a quarrel, though no body was found. His valet Walter Shute says Clark did not intend self harm and planned to return to the hotel. A Clark hat was later found on the beach, fueling speculation of a dispute.

Santa Barbara Cal F. Lewis Clark Spokane

Will Follow Lead Of Chamberlain In Retirement

London report notes 83 year old Jesse E. Collings will not seek re election for Bordesley Birmingham, following leader Joseph Chamberlain who plans to retire. Collings longtime advocate of popular education, once influenced English compulsory education. Also a medical blurb mentions influenza season and Foley Honey and Tar warning against grippe complications.

Associated Press London Jesse E. Collings Devonshire King’s Privy Council Joseph Chamberlain Collings Bordesley Birmingham United States England Foley van Antwerp Drug Corp

Hours Designated for Talk With Children by Parents

Associated Press reports Frank E. Lakey of English High School examines the best times for parental talks with youths. He favors 10 o clock in January or early February for ages 16 and up, citing peak mental and physical improvement, while 4 PM and the months March April and October are least favorable.

Associated Press Boston Frank E. Lakey Commercial Department The English High School

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