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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1915
Page
4
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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