Shall charitable societies relieve family distress by finding work
The March 1 1913 Mobile Alabama issue reports a Jacksonville Florida National Child conference debate led by A T Jamison of South Carolina arguing against child labor for under fourteen. He says care and training trump work, citing Miss Jane Addams on premature child employment and burden on mothers and the community.
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Child Bar Conference
Jacksonville
Florida
A. T. Jamison
South Carolina
Jane Addams
America
Jean Gordon
New Orleans
William P. Me
The
Associated Charities of
Birmingham
Leon Schwarz
Independent of B'nai B‘rith
Mobile
Mobile railroads back clay industry drive in South
Southern Railway and Mobile and Ohio push land settlement and rail support for clay products in Alabama and nearby states. Exposition observers say the displays showed rich kaolins clays and minerals and attracted manufacturers and dealers, with rail lines advertising resource access and lower costs.
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Southern Railway
Mobile and Ohio
Alabama
Land and Department
Chilcago
South
Southern
Mobile
Ohio
Contiguous
The Farmer and Good Roads
Ohio C Barber, once a match industry figure, now runs a model farm near Barberton. He links farming profitability to paved roads and improved market access, recounting his shift from manufacturing to agriculture and the value of timely delivery to urban consumers.
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Ohio C. Barber
Barber
Barberton
Akron
Cayuga Falls
Cleveland
Roduce
Why Men Balk at Woman Suffrage in Britain and U S
The article argues that militant suffragists in Britain threaten violence, influencing government attitudes. It notes divisions in both major parties, and suggests men will resist coercion in granting voting rights. It contrasts parliamentary support with anti violence responses and US sentiment favoring suffrage if public will is clear.
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London
Great Britain
England
United States
Forest Fire Losses in National Forests Hit New Low
Department of Agriculture reports fires in national forests last year were at their lowest level in years. Losses totaled 75 290 dollars, with less than one acre burned per thousand timbered acres. Lightning and carelessness were leading causes, Arizona Arkansas and California saw greatest losses, and most fires were contained before reaching forest boundaries.
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Department of Agriculture
National Forests
Congress
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Marking Gambling Paraphernalia and Police Marks
A New York issue outlines how courts permit marking gambling apparatus for identification but not confiscation. Inspector Dwyer’s raid methods mark devices with a large ax, often destroying the wheel before trial, leaving owners to prove nonownership.
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New York
Police Department
Inspector Dwyer
Tenderloin
Michigan
Dwyer
Public interest drives full publication of railroad letter
The public awaits the complete Texas and Pacific Railroad letter about a five million dollar New Orleans terminal project. An extract circulated to support a charge of misrepresentation against The Item.
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Texas and Pacific Railroad
New Orleans
Comodore Perrys Flagship Niagara to Sail Again in Celebration
The Niagara hulk raised after a century will be restored for a September 14 centennial tribute to Commodore Perry and the Lake Erie victory. Perry led a fleet from March 1813 to clash with the British, transferring his flag to the Niagara after the Lawrence was disabled.
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Commodore Perry
Lake Erie
Perry
Detroit
Commodore Barcley
Oliver Hazard Perry
Pensions and safeguards curb abuse in federal grants
The article discusses growth and potential abuse of veterans pensions, noting congressional generosity since Civil War days. It cites a Post Office Department order to verify pension letters, guard against imposters, and protect pensioners, with examples from small towns and a recent $180 million annual appropriation.
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The
Orth
Congress
Washington
Post Office Department
Bureau of Pensions
Bureau of Pensions Under the Official Envelope of the Post Office
C. P. Grandfield
Pension Bureau
Hucklegoose
Iowa
Postoffice
Postoffice Department
United States
Latin Fades From Schools in Spanish America
A United States Bureau bulletin reports Latin has nearly disappeared from secondary curricula across Argentina Bolivia Chile Costa Rica Cuba Ecuador Guatemala Honduras Mexico Nicaragua Panama Paraguay Peru Salvador Uruguay. Only Haiti Colombia and some Venezuela schools offer limited or novel Latin study amid legal bans in some areas.
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Spanish America
United State Bureau of Education
Argentina
Bolivia
Chile
Costa Rica
Cuba
Ecuador
Guatemala
Honduras
Mexico
Nicaragua
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Salvador
Uruguay
Haiti
Colombia
Venezuela
Edgar Ewing Brandon
Bulletin
Instituto Pedagogic of
University of
Buenos Aires
Dr. Brandon
Uruguay Paz
The People s Forum Against Thayer Teaching
A reader letter from Mobile dated March 14 1913 lauds the Item editorial Is it False Modesty and argues that education and social reform require religion in schools. The citizen defends religious influence as essential and praises the paper s influence.
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Mobile
Citizen
Oyster Commission Wins Praise From Alabama Oyster Man
Pat Lilly of Alabama Port writes in support of the Oyster Commission, praising its work on reef management and industry revival. He notes past floods damaged reef supply, credits a commission contract laying shells for new growth, and defends Commissioner John Craft against critics while urging amicable resolution.
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Alabama
State Commission
Wm. H. Holcombe
Mobile Item
Oystermen’s Protective Association
John Craft
Alabama Port
Pat Lilly
Wild Life and the Camera noted by Dugmore in nature study
Radclyffe Dugmore’s new book surveys American wilds and their wonders. He highlights snake bite risks, comparing them to trolley and fire dangers, and recounts months camping in Florida where he saw only two rattlesnakes, both inside city limits.
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Radclyffe Dugmore
Lippincott
America
Dugmore
Florida
Carnegie Story About Paying Off a Principal
Andrew Carnegie recalls his father borrowing 20 pounds to emigrate to America. He sends 100 percent yearly dividends to cover interest and later offers to pay the principal. The relative replies that the interest is well invested and the principal not required.
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Andrew Carnegie
America
Atlantic
Scottland
Pittsburg
Carnegie
Andrew
Downtrodden English Women and the Tax Standoff
The piece cites Mr. Wilks jailed for his wife's income tax refusal, highlighting how under the Married Women's Property Act the wife controls her income while husbands bear debts from other acts. It argues the situation harms men and notes Zangwill's remark that marrying a rich heiress could feel like a life sentence.
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Wilks
Zangwill
Saturday Evening Post
Sulzer heckled at New York campaign meeting
A noisy critic disrupted a New York campaign gathering shouting for Sulzer. The chair expelled him temporarily, but he returned proclaiming support for Sulzer as Sulzer began to speak, prompting further interruptions. Governor Sulzer faced the outburst while addressing the crowd.
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New York
Sulzer
Guizer
Sulzer Ld
Election turmoil unsettles voters and officials
Fragmentary text reports turmoil around a local election, with voter confusion and officials urging calm and orderly process as results and procedures come into question.
Transformation at the Alden Club Dinner
Mrs. Stevens persuades Helen to wear an expensive white evening gown for the Alden Club dinner. Helen, shy and hesitant, is transformed by the garment and the evening, imagining Warren’s reaction, until a lingering sense of guilt follows her brief moment of elation.
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Helen
Warren
Mrs. Stevens
Alden Club
Delia
Hugh
Mlle. Vilette
Mr. Stevens
Amelia EB. Stevens
W. Mom
Yiel
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