Channel depth debate pushes for deeper harbor access
The Board of Engineers favors a 300 foot wide channel and deeper draft to attract larger vessels, arguing ships and cargo will relocate to Mobile if the harbor supports full loads. Proponents say current 30 foot channels turn away major lines and hurt regional trade, aided by the Warrior River’s potential canalization.
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Joble
Board of Engineers
Ed of Engineers
Bile
Orleans
Fen
Mobile
John Bull Blunders Again in Anglo American Spat
The piece criticizes British policy toward Irish relief fund funds and U S citizens. It accuses England of blocking American aid to Sinn Fein victims and detaining US citizens. It urges retaliation by restricting imports and financial interactions to pressure Britain.
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England
McClure
Hughes Kelly
Joseph Smith
Irish Relief Fund
Germany
New York Mail
Sinn Fein
America
Americans
United States
Noggin
Mun
Mer
New Mobile Fire Unit Extinguishes Margie Tug Fire
The Mobile fire unit promptly fought a fire in the Margie engine room making the first real test of the city funded unit. The tug lay five outs in the stream between St Louis and all streets as other craft called for help. The Margie suffered total loss without prompt intervention, but the fire was contained and damage to nearby vessels avoided.
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Mobile
St. Louis
Mmobile
Mary
Wittich
Bhil D Advances Ahead In Federal Senate Action
An unspecified figure pressured the described desinied Federal senate to move the Bhil D forward. The record notes political maneuvering to accelerate consideration and passage within the federal legislative body.
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Federal Senate
Wilsons Leadership Opens Federal Role On Reform
The article lauds President Wilson for positive leadership within his party especially on issues like child labor legislation. It notes southern senators are slow to act due to mill owner influence and argues federal intervention is needed as states fail to settle the matter. Critics concede his restoration of presidential power yields results.
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Wilson
Port of Mobile Shows Export Surge and Import Dip
Mobile exports for the year ended June 30 1916 reached 20 995 826 a gain of about 3 million while imports fell to 3 917 366 from 4 861 984. The report notes a partial recovery from 1914 15 losses and stresses the need to expand export facilities to rival prewar levels.
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Mobile
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason Diet Advice Poem
Walt Mason humorously admonishes readers to eat greens and vegetables over heavy meats and sweets. He extols cabbage turnips prunes and squashes and ends by boasting he can whip Jess Willard, mixing satire with health tips.
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Jess Willard
Elephants Speak in Zoo Tale of Two Herds
A narrated encounter in a park where Indian and African elephants share space. Two female Indian elephants overhear Africans bathing in sun and mock their appearance and habits, debating strength and humor as they observe human visitors and respond with humor and contempt.
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Cal Park
India
Africa
Impeachment proceedings may end this week in Nashville
Nashville reports say Attorney General Estes impeachment arguments conclude this week with a verdict expected by Friday potentially releasing several lawmakers from ongoing proceedings. New York forms a negro militia with Col. William Hayward predicting 1000 recruits by August. Morgan City reports an 8 ft 2 in man-eating shark caught in Grand Lake. The rest is a dialogue about Africans and elephants in a zoo, reflecting racial attitudes.
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Nashville
Tenn
Estes
Shelby County
New York
Wm. Hayward
Plattsburg
Morgan City
Grand Lake
The Item's Daily Question Box Q&A
Readers ask about flogging in the British navy, hay fever remedies, and the battleship Pennsylvania. Answers note flogging limits for petty officers, propose a baking soda nasal remedy for hay fever, and cite that the Pennsylvania’s keel was laid in 1913 with an early 1915 launch.
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Pennsylvania
The Stars Incline Not Compel Horoscope 1916
A 1916 McClure Syndicate horoscope notes that celestial pull shapes destinies but does not force outcomes. Readers are urged to follow guidance yet trust personal choice.
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McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Horoscope Outlook for Fall and Global Tensions
Horoscope predicts a mixed day with Uranus and Saturn favoring business yet Jupiter slight adverse. It foresees water scarcity causing health risks, heroism and new inventions on the horizon. Ireland may see better conditions, England faces anxiety, and Leo youths may face ups and downs with potential money losses unless practical matters are prioritized.
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Uranus
Saturn
Jupiter
United States
Taurus
Ireland
England
Neptune
Leo
Paradox of City Life and Starch Diets
An elderly woman finds city noise soothing and links starch heavy diets to poor nourishment. The piece argues that bulky starch foods like white bread and polished rice can fail to provide proper nutrition and may lead to starvation in certain diets.
Diet and eye health guidance amid rheumatic symptoms
Reader asks whether milk or buttermilk helps rheumatism. Response compares the body to a clogged stove, urges eliminating poisons, suggests two weeks of a fruit and fresh vegetable diet with water only, then gradual reintroduction. Also explains eye spots are from particles in lens fluid, not eye washes, and advises rest, eye baths, and a two week scene change.
Married Life Tensions Over Dinner Plans
A couple prepares for guests Carrie and Ed suggesting a tense domestic scene. Helen rushes to dress, while Warren critiques attire and fusses over housekeeping, revealing strain about hosting at home and social appearances.
Disease duration for overactive heart condition
The disease runs from six to twenty years, ending when the patient becomes acutely exhausted from an over active heart and excessive emotional excitement.
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