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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1915
Page
4
The Mobile Item appears as a local publisher based in Mobile Alabama with a historical address line and telegraphic contact notes. The text references the publisher The Mobile Item Co Inc and Emanuel Gt in Modile, Als. indicating a 19th or early 20th century newspaper record.
The document reports circulation figures for The Mobile Item ending September 30 1914 with paid circulation totals. It shows Evening and Sunday editions and notes net paid figures. Located in Hortle Alabama dated March 31 1915.
The forecast reports easing fear of wholesale liquidation by European owners and improving money supply. It notes expansion with more jobs and rushes in factory building, and declares overall business at its highest level since May 1, 1914, and the war’s start.
Members of the Alabama legislature arrive in Mobile for a judiciary conference with the Mobile Bar Association. The recess committee on the judiciary discusses potential merger of Mobile courts while officials are hosted by local lawyers.
The Journal of Atlanta extols the late Judge L S Roan as a man of scrupulous integrity admired for forty five years of service He admitted to the bar at twenty and practiced with common sense and criminology driven mercy He favored guiding offenders toward self improvement with hopeful sentences rather than harsh reproof.
The Huntsville Daily Times extols the Tennessee Valley in North Alabama as a model of real progress. It emphasizes feeding the population first and seeking surplus through diversification, criticizing past farmer failures while praising local production.
A Mississippi Supreme Court ruling upholds a law prohibiting mayors from staying in social clubs. The decision cites a controversial passage about whiskey serving as a preservative for the dead and notes the court’s stance against misusing liquor to shield officials.
The Pensacola Journal cites an Interstate Commerce Commission report criticizing Pensacola docks for inadequate storage and handling, contrasting with Mobile and New Orleans port facilities. The piece urges Pensacola to prepare for postwar business growth and questions why not act locally now.
Dr. Stephen 8 Wise of New York urges that women’s absence from state councils fuels war. He asks whether some women secretly enjoy conflict and cites Eve as an example, inviting readers to consider women’s influence on peace.
The Item questions a Birmingham era remark praising diaphanous gowns and notes it does not challenge the scribe’s integrity. The piece expresses skepticism about finding any substantive knock likely in that editorial tone.
New York City firefighter Mooney of Fire Company No 12 arrived at Klosky's Hotel after a long trek toward San Francisco for the Panama-Pacific Exposition. He started January 28 from New York along multiple rail routes and intends to follow the Southern Pacific rail bed to Frisco. He recalls rain and hail storms and encounters with wildlife including snakes and a panther in Georgia and Baldwin County swamps.
The lifeboat from the steamer Aguila, sunk by a German submarine off Pembroke shire coast, has reached safety in London. It carried fifteen crew members and two passengers. This is the fourth Aguila lifeboat to escape after the attack. nine men are believed lost with the ship.
A Washington letter describes the National Museum's evolving exhibits and the reconstruction of America's past. It highlights historic costumes from White House hostesses, uniforms of Washington and Monroe era figures, revolutionary-era artifacts, colonial relics, early printing by Benjamin Franklin, model ships, and objects linked to the Civil War through Spanish and Indian wars, plus inventors Morse and Langley.
Today the Empire Theatre features In the Shadow of Death a two reel Edison drama with Bessie Learn and Edward Earle, plus Jarr family comedies and Sweedie Learns to Ride with Wallace Beery. Thursday presents The Wireless Rescue with James Morrison and Dorothy Kelly, and Only the Maid with Herbert Prior. Friday showcases The Blessed Miracle Lubin drama starring Kaufman and Clayton and The Master of His House Vitagraph comedy with Constance Talmadge and Billy Quirk.
Lew Fields of Weber and Fields stars in Old Dutch at the Crown Theatre in five reels. The cast includes Vivian Martin George Hassel Marie Empress Charles Judles and Charles Prince in supporting roles. Mutual program features The Phantom of the Heart two reels Edward Brennan Violet McMillem and Joe Larkin's Ward Princess drama with Fay Tincher.
Official reports from Serbia indicate improved sanitary conditions thanks to aid from friendly nations including the United States. Medical supplies remain badly needed as the Serbian army stays hopeful for another chance to face Austrians. two hundred cannons captured from Austria are added to Serbian artillery with ammunition ample from the same source.
Listing of permanent opportunities across states including Alabama Florida North Carolina Tennessee Virginia Louisiana Texas and Quebec with details on duties, wages per day week and month, housing, meals, language and experience requirements. Jobs include gardeners general farm work dairy farm housework commercial photography and land rentals. Contact numbers provided for each locale.
Former Greek premier Venizelos, back in Athens, told friends that Greece won territorial concessions during his ministry by withdrawing Bulgarian support for Kavala Vodena and ensuring no Serbian Macedonian cession. He argued Greece could have doubled its territory with Allied help and urged patience until after elections.
Seattle observers report rioting and trolley blockades linked to a strike by Puget Sound Traction workers seeking union recognition. Police guarded lines as crews deserted posts and unions warned a complete tie-up could unfold in coming days.
Federal Judge Henry D. Clayton left Montgomery with Mrs. Clayton and his private secretary Walter B. Jones to spend several weeks in El Paso Texas. He will preside for Judge Maxwell and expects to be away about a month returning for the May term of the federal court.
Senator Sheppard of Texas announced plans to renew the drive for nation wide prohibition at the next Congress. He noted he started the DC local prohibition movement, which failed to pass last session, and said he expects strong support from Republicans and Democrats alike.
M. H. Miller, president and general manager, reports strong summer plans with east capital backing. The line from Volanta Pier eastward to Pensacola will be rehabilitated and extended as citrus cultivation expands. Miller says rising orchard activity promises solid patronage from agricultural traffic.
The Cuban steamer Gibara with 465 aboard and eight passengers ran aground four miles north of Cape Maisi on March 18. The Mandeville offered aid, which was declined. The vessel, a coasting ship of 1156 tons, 230 feet long, formerly Norwegian flagged, is believed a total loss. ownership is a Havana firm. Maritime records give no sailing port or destination.
The Norwegian steamer Taurus detained at Kirkwall on March 9 and later moved to Dundee with American lard cargo has been released. The American steamer Antilla, also laden with lard and moved to Dundee after inspection in New York, will resume its voyage to Copenhagen after cargo discharge. Two more vessels, the Swedish Grekland and Frogner, remain under prize court review with lard and other goods aboard.
Constantinople dispatch via Bucharest says Turkey has ammunition but of poor quality. German supplied cartridges from 1914 are exhausted and Turkey must rely on inferior self manufactured rounds. Disorder and insubordination among troops are frequent during transport and many Turkish officers are said to have been arrested for hostility toward the Germans.
Columbus Ohio March 31 A bill to repeal the 2 cent passenger fare law and set a minimum fare at 2 1 2 cents per mile was tabled by a committee. A substituted measure will be drafted to authorize the state public utilities commission to grant increases if justified.
Washington March 31 All Krag-Jorgensen rifles long discarded by the United States are being distributed to government rifle clubs in states organized under an act of Congress. Reports had claimed the rifles were being sold to warring nations.
Promote relief for whooping cough with Dr Bell Pine Tar Honey. It soothes throat and lung mucous, helps shorten spells, and is useful for families with growing children. Available at the local store for 26 cents, alongside other spring remedies.
Washington March 31 The Atlantic fleet under Admiral Fletcher plans to leave Guantanamo for Hampton Roads around April 1. A review in New York in May or June will follow maneuvers at Norfolk Bay after consultations with Admiral Fletcher and Secretary Daniels. President Wilson hopes to attend.
Montgomery March 31 Special. With most contingent-appropriation warrants except those released by Governor O Nea l$, the state plans to settle all outstanding claims in 60 to 90 days. Treasurer Lancaster says treasury conditions are strong despite large February teacher salaries and quarterly pension warrants. Banks will cover the pension draft. $ several hundred thousand dollars remain for contingent warrants.
In Montgomery on March 31 special report says more than two hundred witnesses have been summoned in the impeachment case against Bibb county probate judge W. L. Pratt. The trial before the supreme court for ouster begins next Thursday with Pratt calling over 150 witnesses and the state about seventy. The sole charge is intemperance, with Pratt contending politics influenced the grand jury. The hearing is expected to extend over several days.
John Bris bane Walker a retired magazine publisher now in Colorado announced an offer of a forty acre Mount Morrison Colorado site to establish a home for newspaper men. He said journalism places high health demands and the project would provide a retreat for those in the press during breakdowns.
About a hundred women suffragists from various states attended a rally at a national event led by Mrs Rhetta Childe Dorr. Mrs C H P Belmont invited attendees to meet at her home after the speeches.
A local foundry produced a bell honoring women’s day, duplicating the Liberty Bell’s fate. The gift from Mrs. Charlies W. Ruschen of Stratford aims to ring in November 2 celebrations across New York Massachusetts Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Havana March 31 Johnson leads Willard in the heavyweight title clash at Marianao on April 5 with betting about 3 to 1. Willard rests, trains lightly, and both camps report no major changes as Johnson marks his birthday with limited work.
Messrs Minor Friend and Clarence E Malaby, special agents of the census bureau, report progress on the 1914 manufacturing census for Mobile and vicinity. Delays by data furnishers hinder the work, though all data on business volume, employment, wages, and operating costs are gathered. The agents urge prompt cooperation from manufacturers.
Montgomery March 31 Severe Henderson names C. L. Patterson of Do to serve as coroner of Houston county. Patterson replaces C. F. Duncan who was appointed by the governor as watchman at the capitol.
Available properties include W. 8 Royal and 2 N Government street with new modern stores and large windows No 62 Dauphin street a three story brick building to be improved for a good tenant No 6 Dauphin street a two story brick building in good condition suitable for store or office No 211 St Michael street a large garage with cement floor also usable as a warehouse Attractive prices to desirable tenants.
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