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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1916
Page
4
A brief item from Mobile Alabama dated January 28 1916 laments society’s habit of dwelling on a man’s infirmities while neglecting his valuable qualities.
A Birmingham critique argues Mobile cannot block the Warrior while praising Mobile’s role and legality of port access. It contrasts Mobile’s freight facilities and tariff claims with Birmingham’s effort to gain river access and questions a Birmingham paper’s charges against Alabama port policy. The piece defends Ajax and the state’s shore facilities against accusations of hindering Birmingham shipments.
At Hotel Sherman Chicago last Sunday the American Jewish Congress was launched with J. G. Gross as president. The body represents Middle Western Jews and seeks to end European Jewish oppression by appealing for the millions in Russia and Roumania. It pledges to advocate for brothers and sisters in disadvantaged lands, asserting real value lies in what one is worth to others.
The American Institute of International Law leads a movement to abolish war, backed by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. It grounds its five principles in the Declaration of Independence and Monroe Doctrine, stressing national existence, equal treatment before the law, noninterference, defined borders, and universal respect for rights.
A Chicago Tribune captioned image titled Sorrowing Poland shows Britannia blocking a ship with drawn sword while a kneeling starving woman labeled Poland pleads nearby. The note says Poland’s children under seven dying from hunger, food prices soar, bark and carrot soup scarce, and England refuses to allow relief past the blockade.
Citizens in Tuscaloosa gathered with the Board of Trade in a record turnout to discuss upbuilding along the Warrior River. The event spurred optimism for the city’s growth and readiness to overcome obstacles as Huntsville plans a real fair and North Alabama journal calls for extending corporate limits.
The Mobile column lists winter tourists arriving at the Cawthon and Battle House including families from New York Chicago and New Orleans. Executives visit for business and a lecture on explosives is slated for February under the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. The Dawes Road Improvement Association is formed to coordinate road upkeep with county officials.
A long roster of travelers and associated cities is presented for the Hotels Battle House region. The list includes individuals from Louisville New York Atlanta New Orleans St. Louis Kansas City and many other places with notes of spouses and affiliations. The compilation suggests a guest or attendee register for a hospitality venue.
The 1916 forecast warns business and politics face adverse planetary aspects with risk of misjudgment and dissensions. It notes potential naval losses, executive changes, and rising tensions while highlighting favorable days for women and caution for love and health. Children born today may be restless and high-strung.
A long roster of names and locations appears across multiple chapters including Louisville Boston Chicago Birmingham New Orleans Meridian St Louis Atlanta Tampa and many more. The list pairs individuals with cities, states, and organizations suggesting a directory or membership roll for a national or regional group.
The probate court issued marriage licenses including White Robert Thompson and Laura Collins and Jack George Johnson and Bertha Newby. Also listed are Negro couples Angela Atkins with Ethel Gertrude Phillips and John C Kelly with Earlie J Smith. The Baptist campaign at Oakdale church drew a large audience as evangelists led services. Tonight they visit Prichard Baptist church at 7 pm and proceed to Eight Mile station church Saturday for two services.
Church notices from St John’s outline services for the fourth Sunday after Epiphany with early mass at 7 30 a m and sermons at 11 a m and 7 30 p m. Also Purification of the Virgin Mary on Monday and vestry and auxiliary meetings. An ad promotes LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE and notes a Children's Dancing Contest at the Columbia Theatre Friday night.
Adjutant General G. J. Hubbard and staff reviewed Mobile battalion of the First Infantry A N G Thursday night. The regiment showed improvement since prior inspection and a report will be filed with the War Department by Captain W. P. Screws. The three companies band and machine gun unit were praised for drill and readiness. the band led by Prof. A. Suffich demonstrated first aid and litter drill. The new machine gun company earned General Hubbard’s commendation. Headquarters company with motorcycle scouts under Captain W. Thompson was inspected with speed tests to come later. Command units Miles D. Lavelle Heath L. McMeans and John A. Mahon performed well in membership and drill. The staff under Col. Maddox also received favorable notes. A Jewish relief fund telegram from Montgomery reported over $8,000 raised for war sufferers, with a mass meeting set for Sunday night at the Government Street Temple in Mobile. Prominent speakers expected. public invited. A closing quip notes poverty of wasteful spending.
An editorial argues Alabama should grow Mobile as the state's gulf port. A larger Mobile would boost Alabama's revenue and education funding by expanding cotton, coal, and lumber markets through the Mobile port rather than other gulf cities.
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