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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1915
Page
4
Public notice urges owners to return military property held in the Alabama National Guard or artillery battalion by June 26 to avoid federal prosecution. Officials warn of ongoing losses since the Spanish American War and say returning property helps restore appropriations for the Guard’s maintenance.
The Boys' Detention Home in Mobile, praised for its work with wayward youths, is to receive a larger appropriation. Supporters cite successful reforms and positive outcomes as justification for expanded funding by the Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners.
One hundred resident taxpayers petition the county board to open a road from Government Street at the Loop to a Spring Hill trail. They claim the road would shorten travel to Spring Hill to under four miles and note local landowners have already donated portions of the route. The piece also comments on humane society actions and a Missouri medical society controversy over paid newspaper advertising.
The piece condemns Atlanta and Georgia for mob violence over Leo Frank and the Frank case. It argues martial law was used, governors and authorities faced public pressure, and the South gains a bad worldwide advertisement as pro law and order are displaced by bloodthirsty crowds.
The piece discusses the idea of a postwar union of English speaking nations, doubting U.S. government interest and noting immigrant demographics. It cites the Census and major cities with large foreign-born populations and quotes the Dallas Morning News on Mexico's division as a counterpoint to global union notions.
In executive session the Committee on Port Charges, led by Chairman Joseph C. Rich, reviewed a voluminous report on port charges at Mobile. Members suggested minor changes, intending to rewrite for submission to the board of directors for final action. the contents were withheld from the press due to minor issues noted by the chairman.
Castleberry Alabama June 22 Special At the regular communication of Dowling Lodge 580 AF and AM the following officers were elected for the ensuing year S Castleberry WM J W Thurmond SW L A Kirkland JW J F Albreast treasurer E A White secretary R A Baird SD E L Connor JD J Davis tiler John I Monk 3M Branch stewards and Rev B Strout chaplain
Mr Jones faces heavy debts despite large income and long payroll. He contemplates long term loans from Mr Smith to settle obligations and reduce daily harassment, while Governor Henderson proposes a budget system and short term bonds at low interest. The writer asks for a better plan.
L B Logan white aged 465 shot himself on Hast Beach Sunday night. A negro boy found the body and Coroner R F Wylie impaneled a jury with verdict death by own action. A Woodman of the World medal and a letter to "My Dear Bright" were found on him.
Billie Bushytail and his mother visit a mouse tailor to pick a new coat after a muddy tumble while playing with Sammie Littletail. Uncle Wiggily cleans the suit with gasoline and the squirrel boy returns home in time for supper, vowing to avoid mud with future play.
The Empire presents The Diamond From the Sky with The Fox and the Pig starring Lottie Pickford and Irving Cummings. Also features The Hazards of Helen and Hearst-Selig News Pictorial. A V S S E masterpiece The Island of Regeneration stars Edith Storey and Antonio Moreno. Moonlight steamer hop by Knights and Ladies of Security from 8 to 11 with Drago music. tickets 50c gentlemen, 25c ladies and children.
Local grocery column lists assorted items with prices 8 15 cents for a 140 item batch and 15 cents for a smaller item. Includes common staples for daily use and sale pricing notes.
Fragmentary ad lists thin glassware like fancy flowered glasses and churns. It notes 1 gallon at 15 cents, 2 gallon at 30 cents, 3 gallon at 45 cents, and 4 gallon at 60 cents, with unit prices and values implied.
Biloxi Miss June 22 Mr and Mrs Clarence Venn of Natchez denied forming a death pact after an attempted self harm. They ingested bichloride of mercury following a quarrel but both are expected to recover doctors say. The Velns, summering at Crawford cottage East Beach, are noted Natchez social leaders. The couple had been at Deer Island Saturday night where dispute over dancing sparked the incident.
Jackson Miss June 22 Five death sentences were affirmed by the Mississippi supreme court Monday in each case August 6 was named as the date for execution. J Johnson convicted for the murder of A Brewer in Warren county two years ago and J Tabor convicted for the murder of his daughter in law are white men. The other three are Negroes convicted for the murder of others of their own race.
Governor Henderson and Mrs Henderson left Montgomery yesterday for an automobile trip to Pensacola and will return to Montgomery Thursday.
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