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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1914

Page

9

Trade Expansions Bring Mobile Merchants Together

Under the Chamber of Commerce and Trade Expansion committees four trade trips last year connected Mobile merchants with buyers in Meridien Gulfport Montgomery and the southern U S These excursions aimed to advertise Mobile as a progressive city and boost local trade by personal contact among merchants customers and the broader business community.

Chamber of Commerce Mobile Jacob Reiss William B. McAtee Julius Goldstein W. H. Reynolds James McPhillips E., J. Schwarz Dave LaBuer L. Hammel J. Gayfer J. S. Simon William T. Kelly B. F. Adams W. T. Kelly Dallas Houston Texas Board of Trade Nashville Louisville South Central America

Negro Preachers Institute and Health Reports Parade

An institute for Negro preachers was held Thursday to Saturday. The event included addresses to two town schools with about 300 teachers and pupils. Health reports from the Tuskegee Negro Farmers' Conference were read to the preachers and students.

Tuskegee Negro Farmers’ Conference

James Pitte and Judge Woodley Prowse Highlight Colonial Elite

James Pitte, a prominent financier and former legislative counsellor, and Judge Woodley Prowse stand among the colony’s wealthiest figures. Pitts, noted as a former ca member, remains a central civic voice in colonial affairs.

James Pitte Woodley Prowse Pitts

International sports scene reflects American prowess across arenas

The season showcased strong American performance in polo, baseball, tennis, rowing, and fencing as teams and individuals excelled internationally. Meadow Brook beat London’s Hurl Club for the International Polo title, the Athletics swept the World Series, Maurice McLoughlin led Davis Cup defense, and rowing marks saw Syracuse upset Yale while Canadian R. Dibblee dethroned E. B. Butler in the single sculls.

New York Hurl Club London International Polo Iom Meadow Brook Harry Payne Ey Eas An Polo Association Lee Cs United States Sh Stadium Philadelphia Athletics Giants Athletics America Fican Maurice HE. McLoughlim California Tor T. C. Bundy Miss Ai Browne Syracuse Poughkeepsie Yale New London R. Dibbleé E. B. Butler Jock Soutar Pat Ryan Mary Browne Gladys Ravenscroft England John Paul Jones Welter Johnson Harry Payne Whitney Jake Daubert Jerome D. Travers John J. McGraw Francis Quimet Maurice E. McLoughlin Connie Mack Bi Wereie Sieneie Snia Ansertens Lendie Peet Christy & Yaon

Pittsburg Hearing Promotes Young Men as Telephone Operators

In Pittsburg, Pa., young men are to be telephone operators and the notice hopes they will conduct themselves properly, avoiding rude behavior such as spitting in anyone's ears.

Pittsburg

Whisk Broom II Captures Suburban in Record Time

Revival racing on New York tracks sees Whisk Broom II, the era’s leading stakes horse, win the Suburban handicap carrying top weight in a record 2 minutes 0 seconds for a mile and a quarter. Trotting and pacing attract less attention, though Uhlan 1958 remains a top light harness champion.

New York Harry Payne Whitney Whisk Broom IL C. K. G. Billings Uhlan

Officer shoots suspect at Southern Railway warehouse

Special Officer Mercer C. Darnell shot and killed an unidentified man fleeing a warehouse with a can of lard. After a struggle the officer fired, the man died. Coroner’s jury later exonerated Darnell.

Mercer C. Darnell Southern Railway Southern Wate J Ficer Darnell Hirshfield Rdict

Lawrence County Fixes Fees For Candidates

Lawrence County sets candidate filing fees and deadlines with a $5 amount in line with state guidance. The notice outlines fee structure and applicable dates for filings and approvals.

Lawrence County

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