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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1915

Page

5

Immigration From Far East a Danger

Washington reports state immigration from the Far East threatens U.S. welfare with possible mass inflows if unchecked. The inspector notes Hawaii, Porto Rico, and the Philippines as routes, urges Americanization measures and stricter controls, and cites large arrivals and deportations along with labor bureau aims to improve placement and rural credit support.

Washington United States Hawaii Cominstrepee Far East Insular Continental Porto Rico Philippines San Francisco New York Seattle

Ministers condemn Sunday movies and ball in Mobile union

The Mobile Ministers' Union met at the Y M C A building and adopted strong resolutions condemning Sunday movies and ball games. The resolution calls for the union to oppose coast-particularly and to support laws to safeguard morals and order.

Mobile Ministers’ Union Y. M. CA Mobile Ana Bender Alabama Semion

South Carolina Guard to Undergo Immediate Reorganization

After a late night conference with Governor Elect Manning in Columbia, D. C., Manning is to be inaugurated as Adjutant General. Adjutant General Moore indicated Manning would approve the planned reorganization following the governor elect’s confirmation and the resignation of Governor El.

Associated Press Columbia D. C Elect Manning Tely Sernor Manning Moore

Bandits Hold Up Car in Chattanooga

Early morning in Chattanooga Tennessee white men unmasked boarded Alton Park street car at Lookout Mountain foot and robbed the motorman and Tabak at pistol point. Amount stolen unknown bloodhounds placed on the robbers trail.

Associated Press Chattanooga Tenn Alton Park Street Lookout Mountain Tabak

Palmer Entertains Ex Sheriff Gets Gift

Former Sheriff T. T. Palmer hosted a staff dinner at Klosky's restaurant Monday at seven o'clock. Deputies who served under him presented a handsome gold headed umbrella as a token of appreciation.

T. T. Palmer Klosky’s Mr. Palmer

Mrs Crosby’s Pupils Give Musical Recital

A pupils recital was given at the home of Mrs M Crosby Saturday afternoon January 16. Performers included Lois Evelyn Dick on New Year March and Sue Moreno with song selections. Other numbers featured piano pieces by O Sims and Madelyn Jett, songs by Miss Marion Brown and Miss Norma Staples, and a piano duet by Brown and Staples.

Marion’ Brown Wayside Chapel Artimese Oulie Evans Koelling Marie H Deakos Napolitaine Smith Madelyn Jett Norma Staples Misses Brown Staples

Prisoners Taken Tax Servia Faces War Strain

A Servian captain notes the burden of Prisoners of war on Serb resources as war drags on. He recalls one prisoner, an Austrian dragoon, who proves family ties can cross front lines even amid capture. The letter highlights feeding, housing, and camp labor as the ongoing tax.

Ets Servia Legation Eld Ragoon

Mobile Rifles Named One of Two Prime Guard Units

The Mobile Rifles of the First Regiment and the Montgomery True Blues of the Second Regiment were praised on the reviewing stand as the best two commands in the inauguration parade. Both units, organized in 1886 with the Washington Artillery of New Orleans, boast service in the Indian wars Mexican Civil Spanish-American conflicts. Captain Jack Mahon led the Mobile Rifles Monday. If Col. G J Hubbard becomes adjutant general of Alabama Lieutenant Col. F J Jaddox of Mobile may be nominated as colonel and Major Hayes as lieutenant colonel of the First Infantry.

Montgomery Montgomery True Blues Mobile Rifles Washington Artillery New Orleans Jack Mahon G. J. Hubbard Alabama F. Jaddox Mobile Hayes Firat Infantry

Successor to Hinman Elected by Publishers Assn

The Southwestern Newspaper Publishers Association elected William T. Anderson of Macon as president to succeed F. W. R. Hinman who was killed aboard a ship. R. S. 1 of Asheville Citizen was named vice president. The group also pledged to aid Hinman’s widow in a damages suit, with a check to her attorneys, as the case opens in Charleston, D. C. Tuesday.

Associated Press Chattanooga Southwestern Newspaper Publishers Association William T. Anderson Macon Xonemepe F. W. R. Hinman Jacksonville Asheville

Pape’s Diap Digestive Aid Promises Quick Stomach Relief

The ad touts Pape’s Diap Digestive Aid as a swift remedy for dyspepsia gastritis sour stomach and gas. It claims fast relief when placed in contact with stomach distress and promotes keeping a fifty cent bottle in the home.

Pape Ang

Sullivan Declared Free Agent By Baseball Commission

The national baseball commission reversed the national board, declaring John L. Sullivan of the Toronto International League club a free agent. Sullivan claimed a signed agreement with manager Kelly made him a free agent, a point the commission upheld. Pensacola school children will observe Arbor Day on January 29 with a city proclamation urging tree planting in public places.

Cincinnati National Baseball Commission National Board John L. Sullivan Toronto International League Sullivan Kelley Pensacola Greenhut Florida

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