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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1916
Page
4
The Mobile Item lists subscription options and prices for mail and carrier delivery from May 12 1916. It names sales offices Chicago St Louis and the Tribune Building and notes post office handling for Mobile Alabama readers.
The piece attacks British policy in Ireland after Sinn Fein unrest, noting martial law and harsh military action that inflames opposition beyond Ulster. John Dillon condemns the government in Parliament, citing cruelty and a rising anti British mood. Dillon recalls his 17 year old son’s refused enlistment after Dublin riots and laments British handling.
Obregon’s stance at El Paso sharpens Mexican crisis as Carranza and Obregon clash over border policy. U S forces remain in Mexico pursuing Villa. two border raids during the El Paso talks test Carranza’s government and its ability to curb cross border violence. Obregon’s influence looms large, potentially directing Mexico’s military response.
Paris papers portray President Wilson's latest note to Germany as an unprecedented German diplomatic defeat. They claim Germany faces a cruel dilemma, having its promises noted without compensation while its submarine policy is altered. The note is praised as masterful and sharp in contrast to German tactics.
The Senate debates Brandeis as Democrats Shields and Reed oppose while President Wilson strongly backs the nomination. Hearings reopen for more evidence. party lines blur before the national conventions. The outcome may shape the next presidential race.
The speaker laments grief and loud phonograph music from a new neighbor. The device repeats old tunes with tinny tone, causing misery and physical discomfort. The speaker seeks police help but is told there is no recourse, as the nuisance continues day and night.
Readers are asked to explain the submarine designation with a suggestion that the U stands for undersea and could be improved. the exchange discusses identification conventions and a possible acronym before numbers.
The column forecasts a strong luck period for May 12 1916 with Saturn and the Sun ruling and favors plumbers miners masons builders real estate operators and household repairs. It predicts national unity events future peace concerns summer storms labor tensions and prosperity for resort proprietors amid a public focus on population and orphanage management.
In 1839 Dublin Irishman O Leary pursues love with Lady Agnes Moreton and Miss Fanny Eversham through a yacht adventure and a horse riding misadventure. A mounted police charge, a magistrate, and a jail term end his rendezvous with happiness.
In a forest tale by Clara Ingram Judson, Mrs. Gater guards her eggs on a rubbish pile watched by Miss Chameleon and Wise Mr. Owl. When hatchlings emerge, the young gaters ignore the chameleons and pose new perils for Miss Chameleon.
A health lecture argues religion and science should unite for better public welfare. It promotes whole wheat bread for its nutrients, contrasting it with white bread which it claims causes gas, indigestion, and fat gain. The piece also includes a Q and A on blood pressure, artery elasticity, and age-related changes.
Julius W. Mulle notes Charles Lever 1806 1872 wrote with merry spontaneous flair in letters and friendly talk. He shunned polish and plot precision, preferring lively tales spoken in taverns and regimental messes with fellow storytellers.
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