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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1914
Page
2
The page catalogs Victor and other label recordings for April, noting selections by artists such as Harry Lauder and Nora Bayes, with pieces including popular songs, medleys, light operas, and show tunes. It lists titles like The Good Ship Mary Ann and It's Nice to Get Up in the Mornin.
A note announces a meeting at 6 o clock by Motion M and Marsh on page 9 regarding a platform discussion. The fragment suggests a local agenda item for readers to attend and follow up in Page 9.
The final week of state and county campaigns begins with candidates across Mobile busy door to door and at rallies. The Underwood slate gains a county chair, while Congressional rivals Taylor and Gray claim momentum. Chautauqua in Citronelle draws candidates before they return to Underwood events as registrars set Friday and Saturday sessions.
Congressman Oscar W. Underwood received thanks from Mobile county supporters at a 700plus crowd public meeting at Bienville Square. State Senator Oscar Lewis and State Chairman Forney Johnston spoke against Hobson and defended Underwood’s tariff and labor records, urging voters to back him in the April 6 election.
A concise examination notes that people seek ease in life while excuses are commonly used to justify delays and avoid responsibility. The piece highlights patterns of rationalization across daily actions and social interactions.
Leon Palmer's arrival as general secretary aids preparations for the April 21 state convention in Mobile. Expected outside attendance 1800 to 2500 delegates with special excursions and free accommodations sought. Clarke County plans include seven department superintendents and W. W. Coleman as delegate at large. Special trains arranged from Clarke and nearby counties.
Eight Mobile and Baldwin county residents were appointed to a state wide committee assisting President W P G Harding of The First National Bank Birmingham in drafting rural credits and a rural bank for Alabama. The appointees include J Leslie Taylor Edward Quincy Norton Erwin Craighead T Schley George J Sullivan W H Robert C L Coleman Heyman Gabriel.
The March issue of Huyler's Hints features a half tone of a prize window dressed by Sam Demeranville of Van Antwerp's Drug Corp. The window at Van Antwerp's Drug Corp attracted attention for ten days in February and used dummy boxes of Huyler's candy. Demeranville received a cash prize from the candy makers, marking his second such honor after a similar display in November.
Former Speaker Joseph G. Cannon commented on proposals to repeal free tolls for American ships through the Panama Canal. He condemned the process citing White House involvement and President Wilson's party platform endorsement as a reversal unmatched in his experience or in legislative history.
NESVILLE Sask March 2 An other search for Belle Gunness proprietress of the Indiana murder farm ended in failure here today Deputy Sheriff Cochrane of La Porte Ind arrived this morning and after a glance at the woman under suspicion declared she was not Mrs Guonens. He admitted relief off color and her chin was not
Belfast dispatch analyzes the impending struggle over home rule and Ulster’s role. It argues the election will hinge on reform versus aristocratic privilege, with the Tory drive to curb Parliament Act and shield Ulster at stake. The piece contends the coalition faces a nation-wide conflict between radical England and the aristocracy.
The funeral of Madame Rosina L Etondel occurred yesterday, marking the end of services for a woman noted in legacy records. Her husband is associated with the Cross of Honor from France in reports surrounding the burial.
The defense argues Mr Selheimer was informed fully about the settlement between the state and Southern Railway and other lines. It states the agreement protected railroads from coupon liability and upheld state fixed passenger and contested freight rates. Selheimer allegedly knew of the pact and its key provisions before finalizing the deal.
The speaker notes Mr. Selheimer uses severe language about the $1,000 a month issue and hopes the uninformed public will not take offense or misinterpret his stance.
A lawyer asserts the 21-2 cent rate case would have dragged on, importing vast expense and upheaval. He argues the courts’ temporary sanctions avoided protracted litigation and that the state’s supremacy was acknowledged by the agreement, with railroads ready to resolve the core issues.
International News Service reports a feud in Nogo Arkansas near Russellville where three men were killed and a woman is dying. G W Hart shot John Church who died instantly while Francis McCain was killed in his home. The tale is tied to a disputed land claim and a deadly confrontation.
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