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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1915

Page

4

Thought and Action Link Across Browning Insight

A concise reflection notes that a thought animates action, linking inner mind to outward deed. It emphasizes that intention shapes conduct and character guides behavior in daily life.

Pensacola Seeks Mobile Docking Edge and Growth

Pensacola faces rivalry with Mobile as a dock capacity debate unfolds. Clarence Sweeney argues Mobile’s large dock and ship traffic boost Alabama’s port, while Pensacola considers building a bigger dock to capture merchant traffic. The Pensacola Journal defends press independence and urges public-spirited, city-first editorial stance.

Mobile Pensacola Alabama Greater Clarence Sweeney Sweeney Bruce Ollinger Pensacola Journal

All Children Should Be Taught How to Swim

A call for universal swimming lessons for children across seaports rivers and inland areas. The piece argues swimming is a vital precaution for safety and that even interior youths should learn this skill despite limited access to saltwater.

Seaport

Objection Over Census Role Sparks Journal Debate

The Waycross Journal voices strong objections to altering census duties for female workers amid concerns over workloads and propriety. The piece notes support for modest attire and professional standards in fieldwork.

Denny May Face Birmingham Over City Hospital Control

The Item discusses Dr. George H. Denny and Dr. Frazer amid a dispute over City Hospital control. An amicable agreement between Dr. Frazer and Sister Regina is noted, with assurances from Dr. Jackson that Birmingham should not override Mobile’s City Hospital. The piece warns of hidden interests aiming to move the Medical College to Birmingham.

Mobile School of Medicine City Commission Frazer City Hospital Medical College Sister Regina George H. Denny University of Alabama W. R. Jackson Regina Jackson New York Chicago Philadelphia Brooklyn Mobile City Hospital City Birmingham Medical Society Denny Birmingham

War talk and pistol plan in Georgia tale echoes Alabama risk

The Commerce News notes a Georgia suggestion that peace requires war prep and a handy pistol to deter crime. It warns Alabama readers that such preparations, if detected by law officers, could cause trouble.

Commerce Ga.) News Georgia Alabama

President Wilson Calm Amid Strain of World Problems

President Wilson said he would not discuss Germany’s reply to the American note until he consults his cabinet and studies the issues involved. He expects a brief reply, with Count Von Bernstorf to visit tomorrow and a response likely by Thursday or Friday.

Washington Wilson Germany Count von Bernstorff Lusitania White House Arlington United States Lansing Redfield Cretary Houston

De Palma Sets New May 500 Mile Record at Speedway

Ralph de Palma won the fifth annual 500 mile international sweepstakes at Indianapolis in 6 hours 83 minutes 56.12 seconds averaging 89.84 mph to break the race mark. Davio Resta finished second four minutes back, with Gil Anderson third. De Palma, Resta and Anderson all surpassed Rene Thomas’s 1914 record as 11 of 23 starters finished.

DE Palma Indianapolis Ind Ralph de Palma Indianapolis Motor Speedway Davio Resta Gil Anderson Resta Anderson Rene Thomas

Question Box explains Episcopal church as Protestant

The Episcopal church is Protestant. It has High Low and Broad forms and uses episcopal governance and dress. The Holy Catholic church term does not mean Rome. it refers to the historic undivided church. Lutheran differs in governance and doctrine.

Mobile Germany R. B. DuMont England T. J. McSweeny France Charles J. Wheeler Italy Austria Norway Louis Donald Sweden H. G. Grimley Denmark Russia Murray Wheeler Japan W. P. Hutchinson Guba J.Nelson_Polhamus R. L Episcopal Church of England

Boy 15 Back Injury From Tree Fall At Home

An X-ray examination on John O Connor age 15 shows back pains and possible spine injury after a fall from a tree near his Monroe Street home. He remains unable to go out for several days.

John O'Connor Edward W. Co Esa Monroe Street

Wise counsel given to Barton grads by Hon. Oscar L. Gray

The 1915 Barton Academy commencement featured Congressman Oscar L. Gray praising education and Woodrow Wilson as a national leader. Eighty-six graduates received diplomas as John T. Cochrane awarded honors and scholarships to top students, with notes on the class flower drill and titles in a Lyric Theatre ceremony.

Barton Grads Oscar L. Gray Woodrow Wilson Barton Academy Lyric Theatre Gray Wilson John T. Cochrane Board of School Commissioners H. T. Hartwell Rowley Orchestra Killarney S. S. Murphy Public Schools Alabama United States Lock 17 Panama Canal Mr. Cochrane Johnnie Hargrove Agnes Scott College Alabama Woman's College Albert P. Bush Gladys Sadle Brown Charles B. Whitehead Tulane University William Henry Spencer Vanderbilt University Gladys Sadie Brown Marion Cummin Howie Adelaide Isabelle Johnson

McGill Graduates eGt Diplomas Tonight

Seven McGill Institute students will receive diplomas from Bishop Edward P. Allen at the institute closing exercises in the school auditorium Tuesday at 8 p m. Matt Mahomer Jr will deliver the address. Rector Rev W A ecronan will read notes and Bishop en will speak. Diploma recipients are Clifton Lee Adams Anthony Joseph Bowab Leslie Garner Deakile Merlin Angelo Martin Harvey James Ober kirch Habeeb Kaleel Zoghby William Karcher.

McGill Institute Edward P. Allen Matt Mahomer, Jr W. A.ecronan Bishopen Clifton Lee Adams Anthony Joseph Bowab Leslie Garner Deakile Merlin Angelo Martin Harvey James Oberkirch Habeeb Kaleel Zoghby William Karcher

Recorder's Court Notes Highlight Local Embezzlement and Vagrancy

Reese a waiter at Schimpf's bound over to the grand jury on a $250 bond for embezzling $30 from Tillman Schimpf. Charles Bezelle fined $10 and costs for vagrancy. Annie Green's case for assault continued to June 8 after her recovery. P D Barker discharged for reckless driving after an accident at Joachim and Government streets. The column ends with a regional quip about error and fate.

Recorder’s Ok Reese Schimpf's Robert Gordon Tillman Schimpf Charles Schimpf Charles Bezelle

Birmingham Coal Firm Sells 17 000 Acres in $1 500 000 Deal

Empire Coal Company owned by Frank Nelson Jr and Leo K Steiner has been sold to Walter Moore of Birmingham and associates. Moore becomes president effective June 1. The firm owns 17 000 acres of coal lands mainly in Walker county and the price paid is about 1 500 000 dollars.

Birmingham Empire Coal Company Frank Nelson, Jr Leo K. Steiner Walter Moore Birmingham, and Associates Moore Walker County

Well Known Citizen Succumbs to Illness

Henry Clay Mendenhall, 68, a Mobile native and longtime Southern Express Company agent in the city, died after a lingering illness at an infirmary. He retired from business, lived at Spring Hill, and is survived by a daughter Mrs. W G Parlin, two sons, and other relatives. Funeral was held Tuesday at 3 PM from John Glennon’s home, 874 Dauphin Street, with private burial in Pine Crest cemetery.

Henry Clay Mendenhall Mobile Southern Express Company Spring Hill W. G. Parlin John Glennon Dauphin Street Pine Crest Cemetery

Pascagoula Assures 22 Foot Harbor After Bond Vote

Pascagoula voters approved a municipal bond for docks and wharves. The city received assurance of a 22 foot minimum channel depth from the government, contingent on municipally owned docks. The docking site sits on land owned by a Hunter Benn subsidiary of Mobile firm.

Pascagoula Hunter, Benn & Co Mobile

Graduate Nurses to Meet in Mobile Medical Hall

The Mobile Graduate Nurses association will hold its monthly meeting in the hall of the Mobile Medical Society on Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock.

Mobile The Mobile Medical Society

Movie lineup at Empire includes The Diamond From the Sky

Amusements note lists Lottie Pickford and Irving Cummings cone nued film The Diamond From the Sky at the Empire with Helen Holmes Hazards of Helen and Hearst Pictorial war news. Wednesday features Vitagraph Juggernaut with Anita Stewart and Earl Williams as leads in a five part railroad drama.

Lottie Pickford Irving Cummings the Empire Helen Holmes Helen Enis Hearst Pictorial Vitagraph Co Anita Stewart Earl Williams

Egyptian Princess Harem Saga At Crescent Theatre

The Crescent theatre presents a six chapter life story of Princess Hassan told by Ola Humphrey as an American wife to Egypt's heir. Each week a separate chapter with Oriental settings and lavish costumes, offered at the same admission price.

Crescent Theatre Ibrahim Hassan Ola Humphrey Hassan Egypt the Crescent Crescent

Bay Excursion by Pleasure Bay and Charles E Cessna Steamer

The Pleasure Bay departs Dauphin street at ten in the morning for Point Clear with a return at seven. Passengers may dine at the Point Clear hotel and swim on the beach during a day outing to escape city heat. A second trip on the Charles E Cessna runs 8 p m to 11 p m, hosted by Electra Semmes Colston Chapter to aid the Veterans reunion fund.

Pleasure Bay Point Clear Dauphin Street Bay Charles E. Cessna Electra Semmes Colston Chapter Daughters of the Confederacy Veterans’ Reunion Fund

Marys Little Lamb A Juvenile Sheep Tale From The Ledger

Marys Little Lamb recounts a young girl and her small sheep, a wool bearing quadruped valued for its meat by certain tasters. The description emphasizes the lambs pale white fleece and its constant accompaniment by Mary in various places and duties.

Mary Ovis Aries Philadelphia Ledger

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