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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1915
Page
6
Honor Roll of Dead: Patterson and Rhett Remembered
William J. Patterson died after a long illness and served as an active member of the lefty council whose firm convictions and thoughtful decisions benefited the administration and people. Benjamin Rhett, Mobile adopted son, longtime resident and former Mobile Cotton Exchange president, died Sunday. he was a valued citizen and trusted in trade circles.
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William J. Patterson
Mr.Patterson
Lefty Council
Mr. Patterson
Benjamin Rhett
Mobile
Rhett
Lffe
Mobile Cotton Exchange
Pope Pius and Peace Movement Urged by Cardinal Gasparri
Cardinal Gasparri speaking for Pope Pius urges neutral powers led by the United States to press for peace. He calls on mothers and wives of all civilized nations to unite and influence the belligerents to end the slaughter and seek a sacred peace. The papal secretary emphasizes moral authority and urgent action.
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Cardinal Gasparri
Pius
Europe
United States
Pope Pius
Forget It Texan Wanderer Is Just A Plain Wanderer
A note warns readers not to misjudge former Gov Colquitt as a Ranger of the Plains or a Texan hero. The piece contrasts appearances with reality and cautions against stereotyping while recalling a firefighter who saved occupants in a freezing apartment blaze. A Nazarene maxim about judging others closes the paragraph.
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Colquitt
Lone Star State
Wilson
the Plains
Georgia
Ourself
Daily Papers
Nazarene
Galilee
Income Tax Reminders from Uncle Sam No Favoritism Shown
Sympathy goes to those eligible for the income tax list who failed to file. The article warns readers that Uncle Sam enforces tax dues without favoritism, unlike local governments, and emphasizes the need to understand the dues and submit statements.
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Sam
Odi
Unclear excerpt hints at Alps prize and wartime themes
Fragmentary text mentions old world government and marine matters. Switz erland is described as tucked in the Alpine mountains. A reference to a prize and unlikely phrases suggests a cryptic report on a rally or appeal.
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Merc
Businessmen's Chance to Engage in Crop Diversification Campaign
The Crop Diversification Campaign starts this week with countywide community gatherings. Mobile merchants are urged to meet farmers, join the instruction campaign, and show support for agricultural advancement to benefit their own interests.
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Mobile
Encouraging Sign as Local Seed Sales Surpass Previous Years
Local dealers report stronger field and garden seed sales this season, signaling people are meeting conditions face to face. The piece urges self sufficiency in food production and notes heavy vegetable imports from Florida and Cuba despite favorable local soil and climate.
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Mobile
Florida
Wisconsin
California
Michigan
Illinois
Cuba
Next Republican President Heralded by Baltimore American
The Baltimore American offers consolation to GOP members claiming the next president will be a Republican. It questions how anyone can believe such a possibility amid their view of progress and enlightenment.
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Baltimore American
Fresh vegetables aid health and backyard learning
The text urges using abundant fresh vegetables for a diet and treating the backyard as a personal laboratory. It suggests that doctors may resist the idea but that nonprofessionals should heed practical nutrition practice.
Billy Sunday Targeting Devil in Nashville Appeal
Evangelist Billy Sunday, a former ball player, told a recent audience he would strike the Devil in his next appeal. The Commercial Appeal retorted that in Nashville the devil is always present and hard to miss.
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Billy Sunday
Nashville
Billy
Spring Poets Approach Stir in Editorial Desk
As the season for Spring poets nears, editors grow restless and seek fresh verse. The note hints at刊 editorial cadence and rising anticipation for new poetic work.
Death of Ben J. Rhett Former Cotton Exchange President
Ben J. Rhett longtime head of B Rhett & Co and past Mobile Cotton Exchange president died Sunday at 1 45 PM at 886 Dauphin Way Mobile after a nearly two year illness. Born in Charleston and long a Mobile cotton figure he organized his firm after arriving here and built extensive business He is survived by three daughters Mrs Upton Mrs Harry C Pegus Mary Mott Rhett and two sons Benjamin Rhett Jr and Pringle Rhett plus Charleston relatives in South Carolina.
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Benjamin Rhett
B. Rhett & Co
Mobile Cotton Exchange
South
Dauphin Way
Rhett
Charleston
D. C
Mobile
Columbus
Miss
Upton
Harry C. Pegus
T City
Mary Mott Rhett
Benjamin Rhett, Jr
Pringle Rhett
Influence of Sea Power and the Kaiser's Ambition
Washington dispatch argues Mahan's sea power theory shaped German strategy under the Kaiser, fueling naval expansion and foreign trade growth. It notes Britain’s naval dominance, Germany's dependence on foreign grain, and the potential impact of submarines if Germany disrupts English trade to decide the war. The piece concludes sea control remains the gateway to global power.
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Washington
Mahan
United States
Seven Seas
Great Britain
Rman
England
Germany
Russia
Dollar liner eligible question sparks registry suspension query
Robert Dollar, president of the Robert Dollar Company, questions the suspension of the M.8. Dollar from American registry. He says there is no known reason unless papers are irregular. The 6,400 ton ship was admitted at Port Arthur and sailed through the canal to Japan with coal oil, en route to Honolulu.
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San Francisco
Robert Dollar
Robert Dollar Company
Dollar
Port Arthur
Tex
Mr. Dollar
Japan
Honolulu
American Stry
Orient
Cubs Begin Work in Tampa Spring Training Start
Twenty Cubs players led by President Thomas and Manager Bresnahan began spring training in Tampa with a light workout. Zimmerman and others were expected later. The Cubs schedule a practice game with the Philadelphia Nationals in St. Petersburg on March 8, as the Nationals arrive for camp.
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Tampa
Fla
Chicago National League Baseball
Thomas
Bresnahan
Zimmerman
Cubs
Philadelphia Nationals
St. Petersburg
This Skin Peeler All the Rage in Society
A fashion trend among cultured women favors hygienic skin care. Mercorized wax is praised for revealing natural complexions without heavy makeup. The wax gradually peels away old skin, leaving a fresh, satiny look within weeks. A lotion with hazel is also popular for wrinkle removal.
Baldwin Banker Urges Sugar Import Debate and Protection
A letter from A N Hayselden argues sugar importing doomed without tariff protection. He cites Hawaii Philippines and southern states and warns of job loss, land idling, and foreign competition as 1916 tariff changes approach. He urges continued protection and higher import duties to defend U S sugar industry.
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Ala
United States
Hawaii
Southland
Philippines
Louisiana
Mississippi
Brazil
South Africa
Australia
A. N. Hayselden
Tritonian Steamer Adrift After Loss of Propeller Blades
An unidentified steamship with all propeller blades sheared off drifted near the center of the Atlantic as reported by the New York. The Tritonian requested a tow and said all else aboard was well while coordinates 41 45.20 were cited. The New York and Milwaukee communicated the incident from Liverpool to Canada.
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New York
Atlantic
American Line
Liverpool
Milwaukee
Virginia seeks Supreme Court suit over Martha Washington will
Virginia Attorney General Pollard asked the U S Supreme Court for leave to sue J P Morgan to recover Martha Washington's will. The document, reportedly taken from Fairfax County courthouse during the Civil War, ended in Morgan's collection. Virginia claims Morgan has no title and refuses return.
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Virginia
Morgan
Martha Washington
Washington
Pollard
Supreme Court of the United States
J. P. Morgan
Fairfax County
J. Pierpont Morgan
Cities complain of rate discrimination in rail freight
Commercial groups in Ohio and Detroit charge the Cincinnati Hamilton Dayton railroads and others favored Chicago Milwaukee and Michigan Indiana Illinois Iowa Wisconsin Missouri. They contend freights on raw materials from Atlanta and other Southern points are biased against Cleveland Columbus Canton Springfield and Detroit.
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Washington
Cleveland
Columbus
Canton
Springfield
Ohio
Detroit
Mich
Interstate Commerce Commission
Cincinnati
Hamilton
Dayton
Atlanta
Chicago
Jitney Boom Ends as Pacific Motor Coach Fails
Los Angeles based Pacific Motor Coach Company filed for bankruptcy in U S court. The company owes 86 788 dollars with liabilities including 33 double deck buses and a two ton fuel wagon. Wages amount to 1 729 dollars. Assets are listed at 3 026 dollars.
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Los Angeles
Pacific Motor Coach Company
United States
Dee
Snead
Electric Rail O ‘ Ady
Convict guards scramble as escapes from Florida camp unfold
Myron Baggett, guard at McDavid camp in Escambia County, helps authorities by signaling his identity after being arrested for carrying concealed weapons while searching for escapees. Jack Barnes and Bill Barley were recaptured at Pollard Alabama. fugitives include Tom McMahon Jim Weston and Valentine Hobbetts with Weston sought for grand larceny. Police intensify search around Mobile area. Berry Brothers previously escaped after killing two men.
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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
The Tennessee legislature reconvened in Nashville after a month’s recess with fifty days left in the session. The election of two state board of elections members is a key item, though the election date is not yet fixed. The Lyric Theatre opens Stock Company’s new show Wife in Name Only tonight with vaudeville between acts and plans for weekly bill changes and matinees on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday.
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Tennessee
Nashville
Tenn
State Board of Elections
Lyric Theatre
Jewell Kelley Stock Company
Young Society Matron Lays Down Rules
A social season preview notes events rely on foresight of women and hostess well being. Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is praised for restoring health and vigor in women suffering from backache headaches sleeplessness and nervousness. The ad promotes free advice and a 136 page book on Woman and Her Diseases from Dr. Pierce, Buffalo New York.
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Dr. Pierce
Adv
Natona Cough Syrup Endorsed by Physicians in Alabama
Neglected coughs and colds lead to catarrh and lung troubles. Natona Cough Syrup made from Natona iron earth mined at Bindon Springs Alabama offers an effective remedy for croup whooping cough and sore throat. Dr H Sankey Bladon Springs endorses it as helpful for inflamed mouth throat and hoarseness. Natona products available at all druggists or from The Natona Co Mobile Alabama.
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Bindon Springs
Ala
H. Sankey
Bladon Springs
Natona Co
Mobile
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