Thirteen a Lucky Number for Mobile
The piece celebrates the completion of a rock and dam on the Warrior river near Tuscaloosa that opens navigation from coal and iron fields to Mobile seaport. It credits Mobile's leaders, Henry Bankhead, and a Tuscaloosa event as a new era for Alabama's river commerce, benefiting farmers, miners, and manufacturers along the Warrior and Tom Bigbee rivers.
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Mobile
Woodrow Wilson
Alabama
Tuscaloosa
Birmingham
Ngham
Warrior
Tombigbee
Warrior River
Atlantic
Pacific
Warior River
Gesehers
John Hollis
Bankhead
Congress of the United Statns
Lock No. 17
Cordova
Magazine Article Puts Security League to Work
A speculative magazine piece warns that if the U S government fails to act the National Security League could step in. It cites prominent members like Joseph H Choate Alton B Parker Henry L Stimson and Francis V Greene and outlines its program to regulate wasteful methods and create an organized effort.
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National Security League
America
Joseph H. Choate
Alton B. Parker
S. Stanwood Menken
Henry L. Stimson
J .Bernard Walker
Benjamin F. Tracy
Col
William C. Church
Francis V. Greene
United States Stands by President Wilson on Germany
The nation backs President Wilson as he pursues a measured course amid tensions with Germany. The editorial urges calm, warns of possible war only if Germany fails to honor obligations, and praises Wilson as steadfast and capable.
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Wilson
United States
Congress
Germany
White House
Lincoln
America
Lusitania
Gerard
Philadelphia
National Security League warned of canal invasion risk
An analysis argues a hostile fleet could land 150,000 on New York soil, march on the metropolis, and defeat defenses. It notes Gen Leonard Wood could muster 30,000, forts could be silenced, and questions the government’s vigilance while accusing leaguers of exploiting fear to recruit volunteers for war prep.
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New York State
Metropolis
Leonard Wood
New York City
Moffett
National Security League
McClure’s
New York
Leaguers
Memorial Day Accident Hurts Mobile National Guard Sergeant
During Memorial Day observances at Confederate Rest a Mobile Alabama National Guard sergeant suffered a severe injury when his firearm discharged a bung cartridge. Benjamin Dreading of Company A is left hand impaired and unable to work for an extended period. Relief legislation may be pursued in the upcoming session to aid him and fellow veterans seeking support for travel to Richmond for the Sixties reunion.
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Alabama National Guard
Benjamin Dreading
Company A
Mobile Batallion
Dreading
Mobile
Petitions Circulated to Seek Frank Sentence Commutation
Friends of Mrs. Leo Frank collect large nationwide petitions to Governor Slaton asking for commutation of Frank's death sentence for the Mary Phagan murder. A Cincinnati sample allegedly bears 75,000 names. petitions target the governor from major cities and are mailed to Atlanta for presentation.
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Leo Frank
Mary Phagan
Atlanta
Slaton
Georgia
Cincinnati
Moe
Petition to Governor on Leo Frank Commutation Request
Undersigned residents petition the Georgia governor to commute Leo Frank's sentence to life imprisonment. They argue strong doubt over his guilt and request a fair chance to prove his innocence.
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State OF
Georgia
Leo Frank
Frank
Why They Like Item’s Funnies On The Funny Page Contests
Readers submit fresh praise for comic page characters in The Item’s May 12 1915 issue. Letters praise Buster Brown Pa’s wife Mrs Perkins and That Son-in-Law of Pa for humor reflecting society and boyish mischief amid class satire.
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Funny Page
Item
Crichton
Ala
Buster Brown
Tige
Buster
R. Martin
Suggsville
Mrs. Perkins
Alice Deas
Their Married Life Takes a Spring Picnic Cruise
Helen and Warren plan a country day with Bob and Louise in New Rochelle. A flat tire delays the start but the group soon heads to the harbor to cruise the sound aboard a new boat, adding a touch of high society excitement to the outing.
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Helen
Warren
Nora
Curtis
Nw Rochelle
New Rochelle
Bob
Louise
Elise
The
Four Hundred
Polly Pa in The Item comic page praised as "King of the Komics"
Waynesboro Mississippi April 29 2015 letter by Richard M Willis extols Pa a popular Polly page character. He describes him as a pure Hick with simple human nature and broad appeal to readers of comic adventures in the sheet.
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Waynesboro
Miss
The
Item
King of
Komics
Richard M. Willis
Pa character praised in Polly and Her Pals
Mobile Alabama May 1 1915 letter to The Item extols Pa from Polly and Her Pals as the funniest Bunny Page figure. The writer lauds his wit henpecked role and calls his resilience unmatched citing his homeopathic like cures like slogan and pausing to mock Ma and Polly.
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Mobile
Ala
Polly
India
Frank
Brewton Excursion Tickets Boost Pen sacola Trip
Brewton residents bought over four hundred excursion tickets to Pensacola on Sunday. Mrs. Dr. Malone has recovered from influenza and is improved. A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Weaver Jr. on the eighth. Mr. and Mrs. John Travis and children returned to Atmore after visiting Mrs. Travis' mother Mrs. O Bannon. Sallie Jernigan of Pollard visited relatives, and Van Henry and Pomroy Jernigan of Pollard visited grandmother Mrs. Mury Jernigan.
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Brewton
Ala
Pensacola
Malone
la Grippe
Henry Weaver, Jr
John Travis
O’bannon
Travis
Atmore
Buster Brown Fans Praise Comic Character
A Whistler Alabama reader and Rosa Parker express affection for the Buster Brown strip. Parker calls the character a natural, mischievous boy with a good heart and morals, while another letter from J. Tate praises the series and its hero.
Public Letters Praise Polly Page Character and Paw Lessons
Readers from Mobile to City submit praise for Polly Page and Paw in The Polly Page comic. Letters commend the moral qualities of Paw and Buster Brown, noting humor tempered by virtue and restraint in dialogue.
Empire Amusements Preview Shows Several Films Today
The Empire offers a lineup headlined by Escaway featuring E H Cal Bryant Washburn and Ruth Stone. A Child of the North with Mes also appears as Violates the Law in a three act Labin Arthur Mitchell. Lillian Walker returns in a Vitagraph drama. Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne star in a two act Essanay feature. Two comedies complete the program.
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The
Empire
Tre
E. H. Cal Bryant Washburn
Ruth Stone
Mes
Labin
Arthur Mitchell
Will Welcomed
Lillian Walker
Witch Dimples
Vitagraph
Jay
Francis X. Bushman
Beverly Bayne
Crown Showcases Five Act Comedy At The Crown
The Crown presents What are to Jones a five act spectacle starring Fred Mack and other stars. A Keystone comedy is billed and Mutual Weekly related sacrosanction events accompany the program. The House of Bentley two part Reliance drama with Frank Bennett and Teddy Sampson headlines Friday. Ethel's Disguise comedy with Fay Tincher and Gret Whitney plus The Little Soldier Man Majestic with Mildred Harris and Paul Willis close Friday and Sunday. J A Rabb visited Pensacola last week. Mrs Ferdue remains ill at her daughter's home.
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Jones
Crown
Fred Mack
Keystone
House of Bentley
Frank Bennett
Teddy Sampson
Ethel
Fay Tincher
Gret Whitney
Aho
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Seenee City
Security League
H. D. Money
Mississippi
Statesman
Darkey
Mobile County
Richmond
Thomasville
Europe
Cedric
Fantha
Motha
Mathas
John Gilmore
Whistler
Fanny Page
Mobile Item
Buster Biovynz
Rosa Parker
Margaret Street
Spring Hill Avenue
City
Slim Jim
Napoleon
Caesar
Alexander
Andrew
T. Honeyman
Care
M. L. Bush
Daphné
Baldwin Co
T. N. Drew
New St. Francis St., City
A. L. Chamberlin
Catherine St
J. A. Rabb
Phenacs
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco~co
Winston-Salem, N. C
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