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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1914
Page
8
In a city scene tied to social favors and ballroom customs, antique dealer Miss Collins reflects on the past hours before the ball. She recalls selling items from her shop on Sects entra street and notes a substantial sum around $20,000 tied to the period.
New York report confirms Mile Dazie the dancer is Mrs Cornelius Fellowes after a January wedding in New Jersey. The pairing links her to Cornelius Fellowes, head of turf circles and National Horse Show connections, with residence on West Seventy-ninth Street. The dancer disclosed the private fact after weeks of secrecy.
A long list of Mobile bar members and prominent lawyers from across the state back a candidate for Associate Judge of the Court of Appeals. Endorsers include Jos C Rich, D P Bestor Jr, Thos R Foster, B J Verger, Wm B Inge, Walter H White, Henry Tonsmeire, and many others, with signatures from Robt E Gordon to G Bromberg.
A man who described himself as American and a painter arrived at Temple Schoombie farm seeking work. He later died after an encounter with a nesting ostrich at Baconefield, nearby Trollip and Sona property. The body, found January 28, is identified as H. Jay, buried at the scene, with relatives sought and American papers asked to assist in locating his birthplace and kin.
Miss Beatree Day, 43, learned she was not legally adopted by Mr. and Mrs. T. Day of Summit New Jersey. She quit her foster home, grew despondent, and was declared mentally unsound by physicians. She was sent to the State Hospital at Morris Plains.
Syracuse University observers expect Curtis, a sophomore, to surpass 12 feet 2 inches this year after a strong freshman season. Trainer Tom Reave notes his 12 feet 6 1/2 inches in Pennsylvania relays, defeating Dartmouth and Yale rivals.
A four and a half year old girl aboard the steamship Congress stowed away from San Francisco to Seattle. She hid in a clothes closet until the ship passed the Golden Gate and revealed herself when the crew could not return to shore. She said she ran away to be with her father, the junior engineer on the Congress, who was caring for the voyage.
Annapolis naval cruise plans to stop at Gravesend and Naples, Italy for ten days each. The fleet led by Captain W F Fullman includes the Missouri Idaho and Illinois with upper class midshipmen aboard. A arms basin presentation by the Spanish American War veterans will occur at the academy chapel.
Francis J. Inge announces his candidacy for Mobile County State Senate. He calls for child labor regulation and free public textbooks, supports open ports, local option, revised oyster laws, better roads, abolition of the county tax commissioner, and Mobile Bay islands to the city for docks. He advocates commission government with initiative and referendum.
A Democratic campaign appeal lauds Reuben Dorion as efficient and loyal, urging voters to elect him sheriff. The letter highlights Dorion’s dedication, courage, and public service, while criticizing opponents and urging constant duty every night.
An unnamed group of Finch supporters place an advertisement in The Mobile Item praising his qualifications for county commissioner. They compare public office scrutiny to private hiring, citing residency, property, business activity, character, reputation, and trustworthiness as key tests for voters. The supporters say the ad comes without Finch's knowledge and argues a practical businessman fits county needs.
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