The Mobile Item newspaper ad and management details
The Mobile Item reports its reorganized structure dated April 191 as a daily and Sunday paper. It lists address at 10-18 St Emanuel Street Mobile Alabama and credits James C Van Antwerp as president with officers and the full Associated Press and International News services as feature providers.
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Mobile Item Company Inc
ST. Emanuel Street
Mobile
Ala
South
Nea Eenea Neneaeanaencete
James C van Antwerp
Sau Pat’ Tong
5Pice
Associated Press
Southern Newspaper Publi
Danger in Emotional Sociology and School Examinations
The column denounces eugenics and sex education faddism, recounting New York high school girls protesting board of health exams they faced, with accusations that young male doctors performed strip searches under female nurse supervision. It warns such practices threaten modesty and morality and fears Mobile would face similar "outrage."
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Soi Disant
New York
Board of Health
New York World
Atlantic
Agnes Repplier
Miss Repplier
Mobile
Morse Back in New York Steamship Business in Health
Charles W. Morse once the "ice king" of New York and Hudson river steamships, after a 1907 panic and a Taft pardon, has returned to presiding over his former company in New York. A telegram says he is energetic and in good health, raising questions about presidential clemency and federal justice.
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Charles W. Morse
New York
Hudson River
Atlanta
Taft
Morse
Federal Administration of Justice
Thirty foot Channel Promised for Mobile Harbor
Congressman George W. Taylor reports a favorable conference with Colonel Flagler head of the United States engineering department on a thirty foot channel for Mobile harbor and thirty five feet over the outer bar. With a steamship drawing twenty five feet passing the channel, Mobile gains depth and parity with leading cotton ports, the promise of thirty feet within three years depends on uninterrupted dredging to finish the twenty seven foot project.
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George W. Taylor
Flagler
United States Engineering Department
Mobile
Congress
Gulf
Mobile Plans Grand Panama Canal Celebration
A city wide campaign in Mobile aims to fund and educate a monumental celebration for the Panama Canal opening. State and national leaders, bankers, and newspapers back the effort with a homecoming week proposal and fifteen free Panama trips for ideas. Involves Governor O Neal, Alabama Bankers Association, the Southern Commercial Congress, and John T Morgan's legacy.
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Mobile
Southern Commercial Congress
Alabama
O'Neal
Alabama Bankers Association
United States
Congress
Lot
Panama
United States Navy
John T. Morgan
United States Senate
Morgan
Gulf City
Frisco Receivership Strain Between Bonds and Stock Interests
In Frisco the feud between management led by Benjamin F Yoakum and associates and bankers Speyer & Co widens after the federal court in St Louis named receivers. Bondholders push for independent receivers unconnected to Yoakum syndicate while renewal plans promise future clashes over reorganization. A New York report hints at deeper rifts and forthcoming disclosures.
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Frisco
Benjamin F. Yoakum and Associates
Speyer & Co
Federal Court
St. Louis
B. L. Winchell
Thomas H
Yoakum
New York
Financial District
The Popularity of Poisons and Fatal Attacks
A fifth death from bichloride of mercury in eleven days sparks debate over a possible link to newspaper exposure of the poison. The piece notes prior cyanide cases, calls for alienist opinions on reading poisoning, and suggests some deaths may not be accidental. It also observes Russia’s low physician count per population.
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Walker
Wealthier Than I in Dawn and Love
The speaker laments that Croesus and Dives boast riches in bonds lands and gold while true wealth lies in sun moon dawn June birds sea and steadfast love. The verse weighs material wealth against enduring joy and affection.
Palmer Emerges as Wilson Era Power in Democratic Party
Washington May 31 A. Mitchell Palmer of Pennsylvania, 41, emerges as the White House favored Democrat. He controls Pennsylvania appointments, shapes tariff policy, chairs the National committee campaign effort, and is seen as a potential governor or U.S. senator. Palmer’s rise alarmed rivals in the state and Congress due to his growing influence, bold leadership, and striking presence.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
A. Mitchell Palmer
Pennsylvania
Palmer
Congress
Stroudsburg
Schwab Steel Mills
United States
Baltimore
National Committee
Congressional Campaign Committee
House Committee On Ways and Means
House
Underwood
Philadelphia
Capitol
Champ Clark
Senate
Mint Juleps and a President's Secret Health Tactic
The piece recalls a cautionary tale about mint and danger linked to political figures, noting President Roosevelt's supposed restraint with seven juleps per year. It also cites Col. Gorgas noting Panama’s improving health metrics, with low deaths per thousand among employees in 1912 compared with prior years.
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White House
Mr. Roosevelt
Jong
Massa
Wilson
New York Herald
Panama
Col. Gorgas
The Operation in the Paris Chateau
The young count Armand near death after a horse incident receives emergency surgery from Professor Chaubert despite the surgeon's sudden madness over dogs in the hall. Dr Regnier arrives to assess the case and confirms Chaubert saved the count's life with a remarkable operation.
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Paris
Armand
Chabert
Professor Chaubert
Count Armand
Professo———Hobert
Dr. Regnier
Danville Cyclists Warned as Speed Increases
A Danville Messenger report notes motorcyclists racing the streets, calling for riders to be stopped. It mentions three men racing down Third Street toward Sabbercine Road last Sunday, comparing their speed to a fast train, and reflects on safety amid passing strangers.
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Mager
Danville
Sabbercine
DanviNe
Banker Not Alarmed But Advises Caution
Vanderlip warned Delaware businessmen to tread carefully as credit risk rose globally. Talbert echoed the warning, noting strong current activity but potential overstrain from Germany and Britain, urging brakes before a credit curve bend.
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New York
Frank A. Vanderlip
National City Bank
Delaware
Vanderli
Joseph T. Talbert
Vanderlip
Wilmington
Bankers’ Club of
Detroit
Talbert
United States
Germany
Great Britain
Japan
Russia
New York Stock Exchange
England
Europe
Detroit Bankers’ Club
Holland
Jury Reform in New Jersey Receives Law Status
The New Jersey jury reform bill, urged by President Wilson, becomes law. It shifts selection from sheriffs to the state chancellor, removing sheriff influence and promising a long needed reform in county machinery. The change aims to depoliticize juries handling public and private issues.
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New Jersey
Wilson
Washington
Atlanta Constitution
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