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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1915
Page
5
A partisan call argues the Alabama legislature, dominated by church and power interests, betrayed voters in 1910 and must be rejected again. It urges a new, people-led body to propose scrapping prohibition for at least ten years, citing California and Texas as precedents and promising a reckoning in four years.
The federal wage and industrial relations commission plans a broad inquiry into great philanthropic foundations in New York. It will examine whether their policies align with public welfare and consider whether legislation is needed to regulate foundations amid industrial conditions and social reform efforts.
Havana correspondent reports trade interruptions and fluctuating demand in Cuba. New York leads U S commerce, with Mobile as a secondary port. local shipping interests should monitor developments from Nations City Bank and foreign trade indicators.
Cuba seeks to expand tobacco exports as prices lag and stockpiles rise. A U S steamship line serving Havana en route to Buenos Aires could move tobacco south from May to November and bring grain north from Argentina, aided by improved transport and Panama Canal access.
All regions and organizations pledge to observe Child Labor Day with at least 15000 participants. The Palmer Owen bill before Congress seeks stronger child labor protections as schools and religious leaders urge public support and letters to lawmakers.
In a letter to The Item the Alabama Oystermen's Pro Association argues current oyster statutes harm Mobile producers. It claims proposed measures would boost state revenue and ease burdens on workers while offering better industry protection. The letter cites Bayou La Batre's canning factory and offers sworn affidavits to support its stance.
The piece notes cotton market strength with the South valued around 800 million dollars and rising mill takings. New Orleans reports takings at 439000 bales weekly and Northern mills at 95000 bales, signaling improved business and outward cotton flow. The author cites a hopeful outlook for 1915, predicting prosperity for the South.
At a county court meeting the Butler county commission adopted a strong resolution protesting several bills from the current legislature. The action reflects concern over the county treasury and the financial burden on residents.
A New England conscience, described by the New York Herald, bans crucifixion scenes and Civil War battles in cinema as cruelty. The voice warns that pruning core Christian acts undercuts faith, while it tolerates minor distortions like museum titles and changes of heart.
The German notice to mariners warns steamers entering German shores only at daylight in clear weather. Ships bound for Eider Elbe Weser or Jade must head for the Lister Deep Buoy and take a pilot. if unavailable, anchor or return to sea. Approximate buoy at 55°45′ N 17°08′ E.
City League fans expect two fast basketball games at the Y M C A this Saturday night Barton meets Medical College and Y M C A faces W U M S in a rain affected program. Fans recall a strong showing by Medical College last week and anticipate sharp team play as all clubs push steady practice. Games begin at 8 10 p m with the regular Saturday schedule continuing.
Saturday morning John Brannum a well known planter died suddenly in his field near Greenville. He plowed with his three sons when he collapsed, his heart gave way as he lay a few yards from the plow.
The Edgewater mines of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company produced about 716,000 tons of coal in 1914, the chief state mine inspector reports. The Edgewater mines are expected to show the year's highest output.
Mr J C Ford of Auburn Alabama leading state pig and corn club work travels to Tuscumbia for several days with Farm Demonstrator Fuller and Elledge and Superintendent Walker to awaken local boy farmers in Colbert county.
Rev. A. J. Wann an aged Baptist minister of Jackson county killed himself at his Woodville home Wednesday by cutting his throat from ear to ear. He was 70 years old and had been in ill health for months. authorities believe he may have suffered a mental breakdown.
The Ragland plant of Coosa Portland Cement Co resumes operations after a several week shutdown. Orders from Jacksonville and other areas prompt rebuilding activity and indicate strong prospects for prosperity this year.
The Hattie Ensley furnace at Sheffield owned by Sloss Sheffield Company, famed as a top profitable plant in the state, broke its daily output record Tuesday by producing 824 tons of pig iron, up from the previous 319 tons.
Bass Cobb, a farmer from Owens Cross Roads, an alleged member of the mob that abducted and lynched Deputy Herman Neeley, surrendered to Sheriff Phillips in Huntsville on Wednesday afternoon and is jailed on a murder charge.
Hunter Vaughan's measures to abolish the Montgomery county treasurer's office, establish a court of common pleas to replace the inferior court, set the Montgomery city court clerk salary at 2400 dollars a year, and require the county superintendent of education to hold a first grade teacher's certificate were approved by the house on Thursday.
J. L. Jackson of Montgomery was brought to Selma from Massillon with a gunshot wound to the right shoulder and knife wounds after seven assailants attacked him in a vacant house where he had been directed to spend the night. Deputies search the Massillon area for the attackers.
Commissioner James Weatherly of Birmingham attended a Tax League committee meeting in Montgomery. He reported delegates from across the state were impressed with Birmingham's proposal that large cities be allowed to vote on local special taxes.
Both Greenville banks held their annual directors meeting Tuesday and elected officers. Bank of Greenville names G. M. Tatum president T. W. Peagier vice president Oscar Riley cashier W. W. Peagier assistant cashier. First National Bank names W. J. Hall president B. Spevens vice president.
A census bureau report indicates a record cotton crop for 1914 15 with 14 907 942 running bales ginned before January 16 and January 1 15 ginnings of 460 149 bales, surpassing all prior years. If the season’s final ginning matches 1911 levels the crop could near 16 000 000 bales.
A Munich physician sends Hindenburg exhaustive campaign plans and warns he cannot be responsible for results unless his ideas are followed. Von Hindenburg receives immense unsolicited correspondence, with aides screening and the field marshal personally replying to many letters and even schoolboy congratulations. He takes time to answer deputations and visitors in longhand.
Washington January 23 announcement from the navy department states the eight submarines approved by Congress are designated as Nos. 52 53 64 55 56 57 58 and 59 From Nos 53 to 59 they will be known as N 1 N 32 N 3 N 4 N 6 N 6 and N T Ne 52 has not yet been named
A fragmented ad style prompt discusses common health concerns including headaches nervousness and liver issues. It suggests dietary attention and lifestyle alignment as part of general wellness guidance, attributed to a Dr New.
Mrs M Schwaemmle widow of Henry Schwaemmle longtime owner of a Dauphin and Dearborn street general store died suddenly Friday night at 7 in the Toulminville home of her daughter Mrs Lee Ward after supper heart failure. She was 74, born in Germany, and survived by five daughters including Mrs Ward and Mrs Nordmann, one son Dr Charles Schwaemmile, a brother in Texas and a sister in Mobile, among others.
Funeral services for little Frankie Moore were held Friday from the family home on Spring Hill Avenue near the Convent of Visitation. Rev. E A Donnelly of the Methodist Church officiated with pallbearers H P Ellis Cummins Hogg Charles Dreisbach Gray Adams among the family friends serving in the honor.
The Odd Fellows lodge of Citronelle conducted the funeral for Thomas A. Lott of Georgetown, held Friday at 11 o'clock from the family home. A large local Odd Fellows delegation attended and Rev. Mr. Carpenter of Crichton officiated. Interment was at Magnolia cemetery with pallbearers James George, John Simmons, W. E. Cantrell, J. W. Williams, W. O. Haas, and W. J Walker.
Funeral services for Miss Florence Flora Rea were held Friday starting at 2 30 p m at her sister Mrs W R Batchelors home 14 South Catherine Street and at 3 p m at St Marys Catholic Church with Rev Father Lauzon and Rev Father McGowan officiating. Interment followed in Pine Crest cemetery. Pallbearers were Gus DeMouy J T Martin Frank Martin M C Martin Jr Merlin Martin and Newell Bowen.
Rev. Father Gerow of the Cathedral officiated at the funeral for Robert Adams from Dixon and McKay parlors at 2 pm and at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception at 2 30. Interment followed in Magnolia cemetery. Pallbearers included Messrs. Watkins R. L. Maxwell John Wilkerson H. E. Calais D. H. Crowley and John Noble.
Tokyo January 23 Japan begins a series of important diplomatic negotiations with China as Tokyo seeks to ease tensions and build regional ties. Officials indicate talks will cover trade security and mutual interests between the two nations.
Dover dispatch notes a Zeppelin sighting over Ostend reported last night after a London transmission. The item places the event in the Ostend area with telegraph routed news from Dover via London dated January 23.
A National League of Compulsory Education officials advocate uniform marriage and divorce laws to protect childhood and stronger truancy enforcement. They seek trained attendance officers, higher pay, parental probation, better state supervision, and a census bureau in cities. W. Hodges notes rural schooling should center on country life with farm focused textbooks and community integration.
James Montgomery Flagg humorously critiques close companions in a February American Magazine piece titled The High Cost of Friends. He ponders how friends annoy yet remain indispensable, offering vivid, comic scenes of shared mischief and affection among intimate peers.
Disappointment runs through the Sheffield section as the House defeated a bill to appropriate 156000 dollars for Mussel Shoals surveys and soundings as urged by the fives and harbors bl.
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