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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1914

Page

2

Henderson Campaign Rally Set for Crichton and Prichard

A Friday evening rally at the Crichton Odd Fellows hall supports L Henderson for Alabama governor against B B Comer with several speakers under the Henderson Campaign Committee. The Young Men's Henderson Club also meets Friday at German Hall in Prichard precinct.

Crichton The Odd Fellows L. Henderson Alabama B. B. Comer Henderson Campaign Committee Young Men's Henderson Club German Hall Prichard

Peterson resigns postoffice positions in Mobile

James T. Peterson longtime Mobile postoffice employee resigns his role as superintendent of delivery after over twenty five years of service. Camill Boltz who ran special delivery also resigns. Two vacancies remain to be filled with appointments expected soon.

James T. Peterson Colored Mobile Postoffice J. Blocker Thornton Camill Boltz

Untitled reflection on fashion and femininity

A fragment suggests a social view of women and attire, noting a desire for many dresses but limited actual wear. The line hints at clothing choices tied to ankles and shoulders as focal points in appearance. The tone is reflective and anecdotal.

Labor Leaders Present Comer in True Light at Henderson Meeting

Several hundred workers gathered at the first and second ward Henderson meeting at Beauregard and St. Joseph streets. Speakers, including Joseph H. Lyons and J E Winstanley, pressed that B B Comer betrayed labor and ruled with an iron hand, opposing child labor protections.

Second Ward Henderson Beauregard St. Joseph Comer B. B. Comer Joseph H. Lyons J. E. Winstanley D. H. Barrett M. Arnold Mr. Lyons Winstanley Alabama Federation of Labor Birmingham

Infirmary Class of 1914 Graduation Exercises

The Mobile Infirmary Association invites members physicians and the public to the graduating exercises on Monday May 4 at 7 30 pm on the Mobile Infirmary lawn Speakers include Mayor Lyons Rev Thomas H Johnston Jacob D Bloch Dr A G Moses Mrs C J Torrey and R G Richards Diplomas pins and prizes will be presented and an informal reception follows Graduate nurses Annie May Seeley Bernice Chambers Nora E McLeod Cicora Tricon Grace Brockway Ethel Kinch Willie Northrop are named. The line about burying a dead past serves as a closing moral remark.

Mobile Infirmary Association Mobile Infirmary Lyons Thos. H. Johnston Jacob D. Bloch A. G. Moses C. J. Torrey R. G. Richards Thomas H. Johnston The FP. J. Lyons Mobile Congregation Shaarait Shomayim All Saints’ Church Ralph A. Richard W. E. P. Wilson J. P. Lowell W. G. Overton Henry Hess A. E. Brown Annie May Seeley Bernice Chambers Nora E. McLeod Cicora ‘Tricon Grace Brockway Ethel Kinch Willie Northrop

Eighth Wonder of Texas Vitalitas Deposit Declared Marvelous

A recent science classifies a volcanic origin deposit within a large mound as the eighth wonder of Texas. Named Vitalitas, the 9 stratum formation allegedly emits a radium like force and is said to cure a range of ailments. Shipments go abroad and it attracts widespread demand.

Texas Vitalitas Carlsbad Hot Springs Ark Old World SouthWest

Soligitor’s 108 Costs Revealed in Primary Expense List

A scanned expense ledger lists amounts for candidates in the April 6 primary. Notable figures include Leslie B. Sheldon solicitor 8221.42 and Norborne R. Clark solicitor 1032.65 while others show minor sums for legislators and road commissioners. The page also includes an unrelated advertisement for Dr. King’s New Life Pills claiming health benefits and a Chicago testimonial.

Leslie B. Sheldon Norborne R.clark Ivan Boe W. K P. Wilson Joseph O. Bolton Eneseeses R. L. Whatley

Gillis Paroled After Manslaughter Sentence

Governor O Nea lparoled Upham Gillis from Wilcox county after a fifteen month manslaughter term. A separate note reports the coke industry saving 216 070 000 last year through improved ovens that recover byproducts from manufacture.

Item Montgomery Ala O'Neal Upham Gillis Wilcox County United States

Empire Theatre Screenings Highlight Varied Reels Tonight

Local program lists six short reels from Pathe and Edison at the Empire Theatre. Featured titles include The Razé and On by the Dailies series, plus Mission and Kinemacolor segments. Admission details and showtimes unspecified.

Empire Theatre Proram Raze Pathe Oy Hts

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