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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1915
Page
4
The Mobile Item extends a cordial invitation to both houses of the Alabama Legislature to be guests of the city during the carnival week. It notes appreciation for those who have already accepted and wishes the visitors joy and a welcoming, peaceful stay in Mobile with hopes of future returns.
Representative W W C Davis of Walker proposes a bill now before committee to end convict labor in mines turpentine camps lumber camps and other with likely operative date January 1 1917 if enacted the measure would shift convicts to state farms or county road work and aims to keep convicts from competing with free labor advocates say the reform aligns with long held beliefs that convicts should not be money making state machinery through labor projects.
A bulletin by A. Monahan of the United States Bureau of Education details how states vary in financing pupil transport to public schools. Some mandates are obligatory, some permissive, with distances ranging from one and a half to two miles. Several states pay parents or guardians per day for transportation, while others cover room and board for students.
An unclear text fragment cites an official notice by Co Chief Crenshaw about appearances at gatherings in Mobile. It mentions attire with jewels or jewelry and carrying pieces in clothing, plus entrances to homes. The readable portion is non specific.
King Felix visits the capital amid loud cannon salutes and cheering crowds. The royal cutter lands at noon as subjects celebrate with an elaborate program of entertainment and a brief season of joy before Lent.
A Citronellé Business Men's Association meeting is scheduled for Monday evening in Citronelle to discuss establishing an automobile highway between Mobile and Meridian Mississippi. G T Jordan notes most of the route is well paved with roads, missing links between Citronelle and State Line require attention to complete a permanent highway.
In a weekly review the New York bankers report increased activity in new financing and a global borrowing trend aside from Great Britain. They cite abundant loanable funds at reasonable rates and a continued rise in business confidence with some improvement in business volume.
The Tradesman of Chattanooga has been bought by W. R. C. Smith Publishing Company of Atlanta and merged with Southern Machinery under the new name Iron Tradesman. The first issue appeared today.
Leon W. Friedman a leading Birmingham News reporter attends the carnival city as guest of his uncle J M Friedman a prominent Mobile man. He joins Beth Zur Lodge meeting and later sails on the Sessna with Senator Hartwell's group of legislators and journalists where he delivers an address.
Eight year old Mamie Derring, daughter of Ira and Mrs Derring, died Sunday night after several days of illness following an operation. She was well liked among her playmates. In other news, Howard and Mrs McMillan welcomed a son Sunday afternoon who died a few hours later.
Victor reports census bureau findings from Johnstown and other cities showing high infant mortality linked to immigrant lodgers, heavy maternal work, poor housing and water supply. The study records mothers employment, family earnings, street conditions, housing, water, milk, and feeding practices in 1911.
George Arliss appears as Disraeli in Louis N Parker's comedy Disraeli at the Lyric on Monday and Tuesday February 16 with a 3 p m matinee. The Liebler Company presents a tale of Disraeli buying the Suez Canal and outwitting Russian plans. Arliss is joined by Florence Arliss Margaret Dale Leila Repton and others. curtain at 8 45 after parades.
The Empire Theatre showcases The Locked Door a three reel Vitagraph feature in aid of fire prevention with stars J Johnson Dunn Lloyd Edwards Bulger Wellester Jensen and others. A Vitagraph comedy Hearts to Let with Leo Delaney and Leah Baird also screens. The Runaway June serial episode airs tomorrow and Helen Holmes returns in Hazards of Helen.
J S Lombard hosted a lively dance at his Walker Springs home attracting guests from nearby towns including Barlow Bend Manila Choctaw Bluff and Carlton Violin music filled the evening as chocolate and cake were served. Earlier J A Smith of Hill gave a pound social with music and refreshments into the night.
Over a thousand leading women in Washington join the Woman's Party urging an end to war among civilized nations. Miss Susanna Cocro advocates peace, warning that Europe must pay with generations, not just lives, and stressing that nations are built by mothers and compassion rather than fear and hatred.
Nora handles Warren Curtis's last minute opera plans sending his clothes to the office and arranging a dinner with Mrs. Stevens and Helen. Helen prepares a rose gown and rhinestone hairband for a night at the Metropolitan with Warren unable to join for dinner.
Hause a cotton broker from Atlanta was acquitted in Montgomery court on fraud and mail fraud charges. Officials alleged he used the mails to promote the Hanuse Humphreys Cotton Co and mailed a 1500 dollar check misappropriated. Frank Hayden of Memphis, initially a prosecutor, became a defendant in a later suit claiming commissions.
Mrs Stevens greets Warren and Helen amid a crowded venue. He laments missing items and a hurried dress, while Warren frantically explains delays and the missed cuff links before breaking into an apology.
Five crewmen from the coast guard cutter Winona beat the torpedo boat destroyer in a one mile tail race from One Mile Creek to Turner Terminal Docks. The win was decisive as the Winona crew extended their lead in the final half mile amid strong effort. The event started the 1915 carnival and motor boat races followed with the Inetzal two boats ahead of the Orolee. George Linning chaired the boat racing committee with E G Bergh and W W Harris as starters.
Helen tries to defuse tension as Mrs Stevens arrives and Warren eyes the exit. The group moves inside where Helen slips to Warren and apologizes softly. He forgives, and they proceed to their seats without further quarrel.
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