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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1915

Page

1

Mobile Item Co Announcement

The Mobile Item Co Inc lists address 96 48 St Emanuel Gt Modiie Asia and related contact details.

the Mobile Item Co., Inc St. Emanuel Gt Modiie Asia

Deaths mark service to city and cotton trade

William J. Patterson died after a long illness, remembered as a firm council member and able lawmaker who served Mobile’s city government. Benjamin Rhett, a Mobile adopted son and former president of the Mobile Cotton Exchange, died peacefully after years of upright service in business and society.

William J. Patterson Mr.Patterson Patterson Benjamin Rhett Mobile Rhett Lffe Mobile Cotton Exchange

Pope Pius and Peace Call From Cardinal Gasparri

Cardinal Gasparri, speaking for Pope Pius, urges neutral powers led by the United States to seek an early peace. He appeals to mothers and wives of all civilized nations to join a broad peace movement and exert moral influence to end the war's slaughter.

Cardinal Gasparri Pope Pius Papal Secretary of States United States

Forget It Not A Texan or Georgia Cracker In Disguise

A column riffs on identity and misperception drawing from Ex Gov Colquitt who is labeled as a Texan but is described as a genuine Georgia cracker. It notes public suspicion of every “Bo” and recalls a brave apartment fire rescue by a nameless wanderer as a rebuke to judgment. The Nazarene’s admonition to judge not closes the piece.

Colquitt Lone Star State Wilson the Plains Georgia Ourself Daily Papers Nazarene Galilee

Sympathy for those missing income tax statements

Our sympathy goes out to the fortune who are eligible to the income tax list and who failed to file. Tax collectors act differently from state county and city officials, and Uncle Sam will insist on his dues without mercy.

Sam

Hidden Alpine Base Rumors Stir in Old World Posts

A fragment suggests a remote Alpine locale in Switzerland harboring a military installation or base, with a dismissive note about international oversight. The vague text hints at secrecy and strategic placement, implying a subterrene or covert facility without clear identification.

Lied Tigers Face Off In Northern Conference Clash

The Tigers surge into a key matchup as the team tests its strategy against an in-state opponent. Details remain fragmentary, but coaches emphasize focus and execution to gain momentum.

Business Men's Chance to Meet Mobile County Farmers

The Crop Diversification Campaign starts this week with community gatherings across the county. City business leaders are urged to join the effort, mingle with farmers, and align with experts to support progressive farming and mutual advancement.

Mobile

Encouraging Sign as Seed Dealers Report Strong Sales

Local dealers in field and garden seeds note sales exceed previous years, signaling that people are meeting conditions face to face. The piece argues food as a first necessity and urges Mobile to grow vegetables locally to curb reliance on imports from Florida to Cuba.

Mobile Florida Wisconsin California Michigan Illinois Cuba

Republican President Claim Sparks GOP Consolation

The Baltimore American suggests GOP members might accept a Republican as next president, inviting readers to reconcile such a prospect with their views in an era of progress and enlightenment.

Baltimore American

Fresh Vegetables Cure Ills: Backyard Laboratory Advice

A columnist suggests using abundant vegetables for diet and treats the backyard as a personal lab. The tone challenges doctors and urges readers to embrace natural food approaches.

Billy Sunday Quips on Hitting the Devil in Nashville

Evangelist Billy Sunday, once a baseball player, asked where he would strike the Devil during a recent appeal. The Commercial Appeal retorted that in Nashville the Devil is always present and easily found.

Billy Sunday Nashville Billy

Poets Stir Editors Ahead of Spring Season

As spring poetry season nears, editors grow restless and draft anew. The clue hints at impending verse rounds and renewed editorial energy in the newspaper.

Ben J Rhett Former Cotton Exchange President Dies

Benjamin Rhett longtime head of B Rhett and Co and two year Mobile Cotton Exchange president died Sunday afternoon at 1 45 at his home 886 Dauphin Way after nearly two years illness Born in Charleston S C he moved to Mobile from Columbus Mississippi and organized his firm Survivors include three daughters Mrs Horace Upton Mrs Harry C Pegus Miss Mary Mott Rhett two sons Benjamin Rhett Jr and Pringle Rhett and relatives in Charleston S C

Benjamin Rhett B. Rhett & Co Mobile Cotton Exchange South Dauphin Way Rhett Charleston D. C Mobile Columbus Miss Horace Upton Harry C. Pegus Mary Mott Rhett Benjamin Rhett, Jr Pringle Rhett

The Influence of Sea Power and World War I

Washington Commentary notes how Mahan's sea power theory shaped German naval expansion under the Kaiser, Britain's naval superiority, and the wartime implications. It weighs whether Germany can win by breaking British trade and if sea power remains the decisive factor in global dominance.

Washington Mahan United States Emperor Seven Seas Great Britain England Germany Russia Fingland Goight

Why Suspension Of Registry For the M. S. Dollar

Robert Dollar, president of the Robert Dollar Company, says there is no known reason for the M. S. Dollar suspension from American registry. The steamer was admitted to registry at Port Arthur, Texas, two weeks ago and passed the canal en route to Japan with coal oil, with Honolulu to be its next call. The vessel, 6,400 tons, cannot be suspended until papers are taken up.

San Francisco Robert Dollar Robert Dollar Company Dollar Port Arthur Tex Mr. Dollar Japan Honolulu American Stry Orient M. S. Dollar

Cubs Begin Spring Training In Tampa At Camp Start

Twenty Cubs players led by President Thomas and Manager Bresnahan began spring training in Tampa Florida with a light workout. Zimmermann and other players were expected to arrive later. The team plans a practice game versus the Philadelphia Nationals in St Petersburg on March 8 as both clubs start camps.

Tampa Fla Chicago National League Baseball Thomas Bresnahan Zimmerman Cubs Philadelphia Nationals St. Petersburg

Mercorized wax spurs new age in beauty culture

Article notes a rising trend among women to use mercorized wax for natural looking complexions and facial care. It describes wax as creating a flawless, smooth skin without aging damage and mentions other popular hygienic treatments for wrinkles used like magic.

Baldwin banker on sugar importing letter to Mobile Item

A. N. Hayselden president of Robertedale State Bank writes in support of the editorial Why Import Sugar asserting the U S sugar industry is doomed without protection. He argues Hawaii Philippines and South American producers will outcompete the U S, predicting ruin if tariffs are removed in 1916.

A. N. Hayselden Robertedale State Bank Robertadale Ala United States Territory Hawaii Southland Polf Philippines Louisiana Mississippi Brazil South Africa Australia

Tritonian Steamship Drifts After Propeller Loss

An unidentified steamship with all propeller blades sheared off drifted mid Atlantic last week near latitude 41, longitude 45.20. The ship named Tritonian asked for a tow while reporting all other conditions normal aboard, as relayed to the New York from Milwaukee via wireless.

New York Atlantic American Line Liverpool Milwaukee

Virginia to sue Morgan over Martha Washington will

Virginia seeks federal court permission to sue J P Morgan in a suit by Attorney General Pollard to recover Martha Washingtons will said to have been stolen from Fairfax County courthouse during the Civil War and later found in Morgan collection. The state argues Morgan has no rightful title and has refused to return the document.

Virginia Morgan Martha Washington Washington Pollard Supreme Court of the United States J. P. Morgan Fairfax County J. Pierpont Morgan

Cities complain of rate discriminations across rail lines

Commercial groups from Cleveland Columbus Canton Springfield Ohio and Detroit Michigan filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission alleging Cincinnati Hamilton Dayton and other railroads fixed freight rates on raw materials from Atlanta and other Southern points to advantage Chicago Milwaukee and other Midwestern cities, harming their interests.

Washington Cleveland Columbus Canton Springfield Ohio Detroit Mich Interstate Commerce Commission Cincinnati Hamilton Dayton Atlanta Chicago

Jitneys and bankruptcy shake Pacific motor Coach line

The Pacific motor Coach Company of Los Angeles has filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition. Liabilities total 867,788 with debts including thirty three double deck motor buses and a two ton fuel wagon. Employee wages total 1,729 and assets are listed at 3,026 in the filing.

Los Angeles Pacific Motor Coach Company United States Electric Rail Rnal. Wy

Convict guard nabbed after Florida escape attempt

Myron Baggett a guard at the McDavid Florida convict camp was arrested in Mobile on a charge of carrying concealed weapons while searching for five escapees from the camp. Jack Barnes and Bill Barley were recaptured at Pollard Alabama. Escapees include Tom McMahon Jim Weston and Valentine Hobbetts with Weston wanted for grand larceny in Mobile. Police received details Sunday night.

Myron Baggett McDavid Escambia County Fla Mobile A. W. Brewton Jack Barnes Bill Barley Pollard Ala Tom McMahon Jim Weston Valentine Hobbetts Weston Tenderloin Berry Brothers

Tennessee Legislature Reconvenes After One Month Recess

Nashville reports the Tennessee legislature reconvening after a month’s recess with fifty days left in session. Notable on the agenda is the election of two state elections board members, date to be fixed. Also, Stock Company opens at Lyric Theatre with Wife in Name Only and vaudeville acts.

Nashville Tenn Tennessee State Board of Elections Lyric Theatre

Young Society Matron Lays Down Rules

A young matron urges the social world to plan months ahead for events and to maintain health. She says a hostess must be well physically and free from common female ailments to be entertaining. Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription is promoted as a safe remedy with no alcohol, offered in liquid or tablet form, with free confidential medical advice and a 136 page book on woman’s diseases sent free.

Dr. Pierce Adv

Natona Cough Syrup Promoted For Coughs and Colds

Neglected coughs and colds are urged to use Natona Cough Syrup made from Natona Iron Earth. Endorsed by Dr H Sankey, it aids croup sore throat hoarseness and inflammations of mouth and throat. Availability through all druggists or Natona Co Mobile Alabama.

Bindon Springs Ala H. Sankey Bladon Springs Natona Co Mobile

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