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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1915

Page

3

Comer and Cunningham Attend Capitol Gathering in Alabama

Jan 27 Montgomery report notes former Governor B B Comer and Dr R M Cunningham seen at a Capitol meeting alongside Charles Henderson and Fazzy Woodruff amid speculation of a future senatorial race. Both ex-governors mingled with Alabama leaders as the Anti-Saloon League held its convention.

Montgomery B. Bo Comer Nater Charles Henderson R. M. Cunningham Jelks Jefferson Fazzy Woodruff J. Bowman Alabama Cunningham Anti-Saloon League Henderson Mr. Comer Mr. Henderson Exchange Hotel Comer B. B. Comer

Riverfront Property Owners Push Public Role in Harbor Plan

Mobile river property owners and several committee members gathered to discuss harbor improvements. With no quorum action taken, an informal session reviewed two bills and a petition urging that maintenance of the river highway be shared by the public and private frontage owners.

Mobile Joint Rivers and Harbor Committee Chamber of Commerce and Cotton Exchange Chamber of Commerce Coittee Stweart Brooks Joseph Caoa A Illard Hamilton W. H. Armbrécht A. C. Danner S. A. LeBlanc A. J. Parsons LeBaron Lyons J. H. Bancroft Catherine Bancroft Gulf Dry Docks Comeget G. H. Dunlap, Jr Obile Fish and Oyster Company A. Smith Frank Henderson Ollinger & Bruce Dry Docks Company W. A. Watson Ee Watson James McPhillips John McPhillips William M., Turner F. C. Turner Cleveland Brothers F. C. Cleveland Emma H. Morrison T. M. McMillan William Henderson H. W. Oliinger C.g. Olinger Vizard Investment Co William Vizard James M Nell Co W. F. McDonnell Isident Murray & Peppers Reaher Mobile Yacht Clup Frank BE Overalls City Land da Improvement Company B. Kahn

Blind Pythian Grand Chancellor Atwood speaks to Mobile Fraters

The Blind Grand Chancellor Frederick Atwood of Minnesota addressed Mobile Lodge members, speaking on Fraternalism and Pythian Knighthood. The large gathering at Pythian Castle included a vocal quartet, warm receptions, and praise for his engaging, humor filled lecture.

Blind Pythian Minnesota Mobile Lodge Frederick 8. Atwood Minneota United States Pythian Castle Atwood Dobbs Albania Pythian Gardiner C. Tucker Alfred G. Moses Pyrhias Knights Emma L. Tam William M. Ezelle Mayer W. Aldridge Thorne Winter Wila Shock

Belgium’s finances challenged by German occupation

A high Belgian official disputed German claims that Belgium’s finances are dire. He said the government has met all engagements despite German looting, but warned the post occupation recovery will require rebuilding factories and resources once Germans leave.

Associated Press PBS Igian Vre Havas

Pittsburgh and Chicago yards ordered closed

Washington dispatch reports the closure of the Pittsburgh and Chicago stockyards due to foot and mouth disease. The orders came from the Department of Agriculture and the yards are expected to remain closed for about a week.

Pittsburgh Chicago Associated Press Washington Chistock Department of Agriculture

Redfield Inspects Galveston Facilities

Wil Redfield secretary visits Galveston facilities in Texas on January 27 as part of an Associated Press report. The dispatch notes a promotion for Von Buelow in Amsterdam.

Redfield Galveston Associated Press Galveston, Tex Wil Redfield

Returning Lion Cheered After North Sea Battle

Most war ships reached home by Monday with the Lion flagship of Vice Admiral Beatty arriving Tuesday morning. The Lion and Tiger suffered damage while Princess Royal escaped unscathed. German admiral Erdmann wounded after Blucher sinking.

Associated Press Lion Sir David Beatty Tiger Mess Royal Indomitable New Zealand Beatty Erdmann Blucher North Sea Edinburgh the Times

World sprint title clash at Chicago six day event

In Chicago at the International Amphitheatre Frank Kramer world champion faces Ivar Lawson and Italian Francisco Varri in the main mile dash as the six day bicycle race opens tonight with fourteen teams slated to start. The six day grind begins at 11 tomorrow night marking the first such event in Chicago in nearly twenty years.

Chicago International Amphitheatre Frank Kramer Ivar Lawson Francisco Varri

No Civil Rights in Sunday Schools Debate

A fragment discusses opposition to civil rights in Sunday schools and religious societies. It cites concerns about dictating court conduct and questions constitutional legality, highlighting conservative religious and legal objections.

Associated Press BRD

Ex Governor Comer Praises Legislature In Alabama

Former Governor B B Comer voiced approval of the current Alabama legislature after reading Hendersons message and pledged to support enforcement of prohibition laws. He called the body bully and hinted at remaining in Montgomery briefly before a planned Florida fishing trip.

Montgomery Ala Finarra Tee Tlesenderson B. B Henderson Mr. Comer Comer Florida

Kaiser Celebrates Birthday With Amnesty Decrees

Berlin via London January twenty seventh Emperor William issued two amnesty decrees on his birthday the fifty sixth anniversary of his bi. The first frees active military personnel from court martial punishments within six months imprisonment and the second annuls prosecutions for offenses committed before their call to arms.

Berlin London William

Birthday List Of Mobile Children Celebrates January Born

The Mobile Item notes numerous children born January on various streets and asks January born boys and girls to send full names addresses and birthdates to the Children’s Editor for a birthday picture party at the Empire Theatre this afternoon. Tickets mailed and invitations extend to friends.

Empire Theatre

Demopolis Fire Destroys Cotton Compress Worth $200000

Last night a blaze enveloped the Demopolis cotton compress, causing an estimated $200000 loss. Two and a half dozen bales of cotton, owned by buyers, were destroyed, with fire damage to neighboring property, while the origin remains undetermined.

Associated Demopolis Hia Ebbge Press

Bill Seeks Appointment of Obama Graft Investigator

Lenders from all sectors flock to Montgomery to oppose Representative Shapiro’s bill regulating the lending business. The bill seeks an investigator into graft linked to the Obama era, drawing broad financial opposition and political scrutiny.

Bill Montgomery Representative Shapiro

Red T Balls: we seteny quality of the

The fragment notes a discussion about Red T Balls and assessing quality. It mentions possible product or team items with unclear context and incomplete names. Further readable details are not available.

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