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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1914

Page

2

Argentinian origins of the Imagiroed Doctrine and colonial debates

A fragment discusses early Anglo American and Argentine relations, noting British and European views on occupation, 19th century interventions, and Jorge Canning's letters to Rush about South American independence and possible U S support against aggression. The text references Monroe’s reception of Canning's ideas and 1823 inter power dynamics.

Colonial Institute Buenos Ayres Argentina Jorge Canning Mr. Rush United States England Great Britain Dent Monroe Canning

Cardinal Gibbons to Visit New Orleans

Cardinal James Gibbons will arrive in Orleans from Baltimore and stay with his brother John. He is expected to assist at a mass in St. Josephs Church during his visit.

Cardinal James Gibbons New Orleans Orleans James Gibbons Baltimore John St. Joseph's Church

Did Mennerich Make Machine In Decatur Mailing Death

Frederick W. Mennerich was killed in Bullville Illinois by an infernal machine mailed from Decatur Illinois. He had planned to open it believing his repair skills would prevent ignition. His wife was detained then released. a letter found in the yard suggested he might have devised the device to conceal self harm.

Associated Press Bullivan Frederick W. Mennerich Decatur Ill Mennerich Springfield

Mississippian Has Given Six Sons to the U S Navy

NEW ORLEANS March 2. Six brothers of Jefferson Davis Wallace of Foxworth Mississippi have joined the U S Navy. Tom Dixon Wallace, the youngest, passed naval recruiting exams and became an apprentice seaman, marking a Wallace family record. Two younger brothers remain under enlistment age with promises to join when 17.

New Orleans Navy Jefferson Davis Wallace Farmer Foxworth Miss Tom Dixon Wallace Naval Tom Navy Department Quartermaster Wolf Wallace

Longevity Systems Across Many Traditions

The text notes that many methods exist to achieve longevity, reflecting a wide array of traditional beliefs. It contrasts varied approaches across cultures, suggesting no single universally accepted path.

British aviator to witness Wanamaker plane tests

Lieutenant John C. Porte of the British navy will travel to Hammond port New York to observe tests of the 200 horsepower engine for the Wanamaker aeroplane built by J Curtiss. Porte declines to discuss the Atlantic crossing until after the flight.

New York John C. Porte Gin Curtiss Atlantic Ocean J. Curtiss Hammond@port N. Y

Go to Church Sunday Movement Initiated in Brewton

Brewton Alabama churches set March 8 as a city wide church going day. Thousands of buttons with Go to Church Sunday will be distributed by volunteer canvassers. At 12 15 p m each day church bells will ring for one minute to urge prayers for the event. Choirs are preparing special programs to support the day.

Brewton Ala Therh

Institutes of beauty revive Parisian vanity and age reversal

Paris reports a surge of beauty institutes promising youth for older women. These shops, some run by men, proliferate as aging is treated like a fashion, with popular culture citing Marshal de Richelieu and Alfred Capus as inspirations for the trend.

Paris Iaces Institutes of Beauty Institut de Beaute Marshal de Richelieu Alfred Capus Theatre Des Varletes

Edwin J. Houston dies at 70 noted scientist and educator

Edwin J. Houston a Philadelphia scientist inventor and educator died of heart disease at 70. For years he held the chair of natural philosophy and physical geography at Central High School and was a noted electrical engineer and author. He served as president of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers twice and was chief electrician at the Chicago World's Fair.

Edwin J. Houston Associated Press Philadelphia Houston Central High School American Institute of Electrical Engineers Chicago

John Sebastian Former Rock Island VP Dies in Evanston

John Sebastian longtime Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad executive dies at his Evanston home aged 63 following recent health issues. He resigned the vice presidency a few months prior. He was born in Newport Kentucky and is survived by his widow and a son.

John Sebastian Chicago Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Evanston Rock Island Sebastian Newport

Said Pasha Dies in Constantinople

Former grand vizier Said Pasha died in Constantinople yesterday after serving as a leading Ottoman statesman.

Said Pasha Constantinople

Death notices of W. L. Arnold and Otto I. Leisy

W. L. Arnold editor of the Tennessean and American died in Nashville after a stroke and brain hemorrhage. He had worked for the Mobile Register New Orleans States Nashville Union and Nashville American and will be buried in New Orleans. Otto I Leisy wealthy brewer died in Cleveland from a cerebral hemorrhage. he was a noted benefactor to German Americans and a friend of Tom L. Johnson.

W. L. Arnold Nashville Tenn Arnold Telegraph Tennessean American Mobile Register New Orleans Nashville Union The Nashville American Chicago Times Otto J. Leisy Cleveland Otto I. Leisy Tom L. Johnson

Oldest Probate Judge in Alabama Is Stable at Lawrence

Lawrence county gains the state’s longest serving probate judge as Judge J C Kumpe of Lawrence county becomes the oldest in service after Judge Price Williams of Mobile dies. Kumpe, elected in 1886, has held the office through Republican and Democratic eras and plans to retire after his fifth term in 1916. He is president of the Bank of Moulton and intends to devote time to the bank.

Courtland Ala Price Williams Mobile Mobile County Williams J. C. Kumpe Lawrence County Kumpe Judge Kumpe Judge Kumpela Congress Richardson Bank of Moulton

Tries to Reduce Weight and Scores a Failure

George Masel weighed 350 pounds on January 1 and reduced to 310 by the day before yesterday. He celebrated by dancing on a frozen pond where he slipped, broke his left leg, and friends carried him home. He regained the forty pounds lost, and faced a grim outlook for more loss.

Huntington L. AI George Masel George

New Orleans Officers to Arrest Liquor Violators

New Orleans police, led by Superintendent James W. Reynolds, launched a crackdown on corner saloons selling unlicensed liquors and violating license laws. Plainclothes officers were deployed to identify violators as the department vows to confiscate licenses.

New Orleans James W. Reynolds

Salvez Brothers Die in Experimental All-Metal Monoplane

Lyons France March 2 Pierre and Gabriel Salvez brothers were killed while piloting their own all metal monoplane during an experimental flight. A wing failed and caused the crash.

Salvez Associated Presa Lyons France Pierre and Gabriel Salvez

Excellent For Stomach Trouble Chamberlains Tablets

Mrs G C Dunn of Arnolé Pa reports Chamberlains Tablets eased her stomach trouble after long bouts of pain and frequent bilious attacks. The product is praised for relief and reliability in this testimonial.

Chamberlain G. C Dunn Arnolé

That Longing For the Thing We Do Not Have

Irene Weston retells a parable about a garden goat who loves his world yet longs for a distant mountain. The tale mirrors human longing for what is not possessed, ending with a bleak, fatal pursuit as night claims the goat and the green-eyed threat closes in.

Cardui Woman's Tonic Praised By Texas Reader

Mrs. R. A. Casey of Toyah Texas reports eight years of womanly troubles and nervous spells eased after taking Cardus the Woman's tonic. She credits nine bottles with restoring health and urges other suffering women to try Cardui, offering a sample and home treatment booklet from Chattanooga Tennessee.

Toyah Texas R. A. Casey Cardus

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