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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1916

Page

5

Mobile Item W M Clemens Editor

The snippet lists Mobile Alabama as the publication location with names including W M Clemens as editor. It appears to be header metadata from a historical newspaper, indicating the paper's city and editor designation.

Mobile to Host James A. Farrell Visit for Steel Co Plans

The Mobile visit by James A. Farrell president of United States Steel Corporation aims to spur industrial and naval yard projects. Prominent officials expect a luncheon at the Battle House after waterfront tours with Mayor Lyons and Chamber leaders, highlighting Mobile as a potential base for shipbuilding and steel ventures.

Mobile James A. Farrell United States Steel Corporation Farrell Steel Corporation Government Navy Yard Alabama Congress United States Birmingham Gulf Navy Stanford House Naval Committee Navy Yard Panama Canal Mr. Farrell Battle House Lyons Bailey Chamber of Commerce

Mardi Gras in Mobile Promises Record Celebration

Merchants and the Mobile Carnival Association plan a grand Mardi Gras from March 5 to 7. Organizers promise a uniquely large and accessible celebration that will attract visitors and keep revelers within Mobile for the festivities.

Mobile Carnival Association Mobile

Presidential Succession and Agricultural Insight From a Turbulent Era

The article recalls Harrison's 1841 death and the vice presidency becoming the acting presidency for the first time. It notes fourteen presidents faced death or vacancy events and mentions the vice president's role. It then shifts to potato blight control and the supply of Paris green stock diminishing due to import issues. It ends with a civic-tinged reminder to greet others, and a local dig at Edward over onion-skin hose.

William ‘Henry Harrison United States Senate Condh Tate

Mass Meeting Called To Aid European Jewish Suffering

Mobile community organizers announce a mass meeting at Temple Shaarai Shemayim on Government and Warren streets to raise relief funds for European Jews. The appeal cites massacres, expulsions, and dispossession across Poland Russia Galicia and Serbia, urging Christian neighbors to help.

Government Street Russia Polands Galicia Palestine Belgium East Prussia Poland Serbia Belgrade Danube Save Drina Bessarabia Kovno Courland Balkan Land Riga Nadworna United States Europe Mobile Temple Shaarai Shemayim Warren Streets

Brandeis Named to Supreme Court on Fitness Not Politics

President Wilson named Louis D. Brandeis to the U S Supreme Court, marking the first Jewish appointee. The selection, seen as a nonpolitical noble choice, faces expected Senate opposition though Brandeis is noted for ability and Democratic roots. The piece notes the court’s Republican majority and Brandeis as a respected legal figure amid political debates.

Woodrow Wilson Senate Louis D. Brandeis Supreme Court of the United States Republic Brandeis Louisville Boston Mass Washington Supreme Court of the United States Gifford Pinchot

Notable Winter Guests and Visitors Arrive in Mobile

A long list of travelers and locals in Mobile includes clerical figures like Rt. Rev. C. M. Beckwith and Bishop Smith visiting from various cities. Residents and winter tourists from across the country register at hotels including the Battle House Bienville Windsor and Cawthon, with names from Chicago New York Boston Seattle and beyond. A dairyman from Padgett's Switch falls ill, and business travelers from Jackson and Thomasville stop in for several days.

Battle House J. H. Dusenburg J. Hutchinson R. A. Hucken R. M. Nicholson R. Halen C. J. Johnston New York City G. B. Dorsey Baltimore, Md T. J. Traham Jackson Ala J. ©. Schanburg J.F. Parker Atlanta I. N. Lee W. Brown D. P. Russell Chicago, Ill J. A. Jones Opelika F. J. Hauss East St. Louis Ill A. EB. Hauss Century Fla D. J. Ryan T. A. Smith, Jr Birmingham D. Metz Cincinnati Q. W. Tucker Grove Hill R. Twohig Moss Point Miss A. B. Crary Kenmare J. J. Mitchell H. S. Maurer Buffalo N. Y J. J. Thornhill Grand Bay L. A. Woodward B. M. Stradler Anniston W. M. Wigsfield McIntosh Savage Charles Potter Chicago I. G. Rapp Subretta Cawthon—Wilson W. Thomas Worcester Mass W. W. Nevins H. M. Dunwoody Atlanta, Ga E. E. Farnum Dayton W. M. F. Mader Foley L. F. Beckfield H. J. Braun G. H. Fancher J. A. Stone George L. Polk Sulphur Springs Thomas A. Johnson M. A. Touart Pensacola A. B. Tucker Thomasville James Nelson Minneapolis Minneapolis, Minn.; Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Cohen, Memphis, Tenn W. P. Burbridge S. M. Jones Laurel H. W. Blair New Orleans J. A. White J. W. Blackwell G. J. Whiteside St. Louis W. D. Stapleton W. D. Lee Ray Minette John R. Miller Brewton L. W. Morgan Fairford J. A. Caviezel York E. C. Merton Chester S. C A. S. Richards Clanton J. J. Johnson Marianna Edward Brown Nashville Tenn W. C. White Norfolk A. B. Rains Montgomery H. H. Kilborne Seattle Washouses D. Henderson J. N. Pharez and Son J. W. Smith Pine Hill I. N. Kellam T. B. Pace Windsor J. B. Doyle

Daily Horoscope Forecast for Sunday January 30 1916

Contending planetary influences mark the day with possible benefits for ministers and benevolent ventures. Love affairs face a sinister direction and engagements may be unlucky. Predictions warn of mental strain, potential deaths of notable figures, and political financial troubles ahead. Children born may enjoy a happy life and professional success.

McClure Newspaper Syndicate Lranus Mercury Venus Neptune Uranus Europe New York

Wilson calls for strengthening forces to uphold nation’s honor

In a speech from Washington President Wilson argues two thirds of the world is at war and warns America must be ready to defend its duties. He insists on moral leadership, improved coast defenses, and a volunteer-ready citizenry while stressing the need to protect national honor without drawing the United States into conflict.

Congress America United States Washington Europe Monroe Western Hemisphere Army Navy Army of the National Guard

Question Box Crude Etiquette and Inquiries

Answers cover escorting a guest of honor with the host on the right arm and leading the host, grenade construction from glass or iron with powder, and stain removal for copenhagen taffeta. Horoscopes for June 17 and October 8 describe traits, while geography history notes Jedediah Moss compiling the first printed geography in 1789 with crude maps.

D. M Copenhagen Ans Jedediah Moss

Farmers Conference Best Ever Conducted

The Plateau Farmers and Truckers Conference, lasting Thursday to Sunday, drew its strongest attendance since inception. Speakers included Professor I. J. Whitley and several local educators and farm officials. prizes from multiple sponsors were awarded for seed corn, sweet potatoes, canned goods, and fancy work. Professor Whitley closed with a talk on Better Homes.

Plateau Farmers and Truckers I. J. Whitley Plateau Institute C. F. Vigor Mobile County Public Schools George A. Maloney Mobile County J. A. Kitchen Fairhope C. S. English John Holden Whistler A. J Roger Williams William Truss W. H. McWhirter Matthew Johnson Mary Etta Green Plateau Geneva Kitchen Olegra Boyd Green Mary King Professor Whitley

Tax Assessment Deadline Looms in County

With only one day left for property owners to file assessments, a 10 percent penalty applies after February 1 and a misdemeanor offense for late submissions within ten days. Saturday night crowds filed real and personal returns as 2,000 more people remained. Tax Assessor Laurendine has extra clerks working to handle new legal questions and extended processes.

Joseph Espalla, Jr County Board of Equalization Laurendine

Hunt Missing Man John Randovic of Pine Bluff

Police seek John Randovic a stone contractor who left Pine Bluff three months ago for Mobile His wife reports the man once lived at 301 St Emanuel Street but neighbors do not recognize him as inquiries continue

John Randovic Pine Bluff Ark Piace Mobile Randovic St. Emanuel

Also Mentioned on This Page

W. M. Clemens Third National Audit Bureau OF Mobile Item Audit Bureau of Circulations Mobile Alabama Bell Ruskin Andalusia Edward Tampa Kansas City Sarasota Sun Britain Morgan C. M. Beckwith Diocese of Sheffield C. F. Kane Louisville & Nashville Schoeman City Florida Mississippi BP. E. Smith Cleveland, O James E. Appelby Portland, Ore J. C. Markley H. M. Dawes Evanston, Ill Howard Gould H. A. Thompson Milwaukee Wis James M. Grenade Catherine Grenade J. N. Grenade, Jr Chatom, Ala F. K. Hale W. Tompkins Frank J. Hauss East St. Louis, Jr Edward A. Hauss Century, Fla J. R. Scott San Francisco Cal Dr. J. Ryan T. P. Pace Klosky’'s E. S. Morgan Flomaton, Ala St. Andrew W. B. Tuller the Bienville Chicago, Il the Savage Klosky’s A. P. Simmons Irvington, Ala the Windsor E. D. Hudson Kansas City, Mo the St. Andrew The Bienville Cawthon H. H. Killborne Seattle, Wash J.J. Johnson Marianna, Fla E. E. Farmer Ohio Minneapolis, Minn J. E. White Henry Padgett Padgett's Switch J. D. Lee Bay Minette Thomas Johnson Pensacola, Fla AR. Tucker Miller Wilson Farmers’ Conference
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