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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1914

Page

4

National Conservation of the Oysters

At the National Association of Shellfish Commissioners meeting in Atlantic City President John Craft of the Alabama Oyster Commission urged national jurisdiction over shellfish. He warned state laws hinder conservation and argued federal aid and science should back state efforts to boost seafood supply nationwide.

National Association of Shellfish Commissioners Atlantic City John Craft Alabama Oyster Commission

Underwood Seeks Business Opportunity Over Legislation

Oscar W. Underwood declared in the house that Americans want a chance to do business more than new laws. He criticized a filibuster by his own party against rural credit legislation tied to anti trust measures. He argued credit is sound, money easy, crops likely, and rails may get a living rate, forecasting rapid prosperity.

Underwood Oscar W. Underwood United States Congress

Patent Office Needs and Library Reorganization Highlighted

A representative of the Engineering Record reports that German and library references exist for a high pressure cement test but were not cited against the proposer claims. The commissioner urges library reorganizaton, better training, higher salaries, and more staff to enable reference and access, plus new building for the library.

Michaelis Congress

Thief Involved in Crime and Betrayal Over Social Equality

A suspect linked to a violent crime faced a personal conflict over social equality as details reveal a partner in crime was shot during an act of alleged exploitation. The report emphasizes motive and the broader social context surrounding the incident.

Set Aside the Liquor Question in Alabama Politics

Alabama voters show fatigue with prohibition wrangles and want lawmakers to shift to reforms. The Birmingham News urges a local option stance, tax and education overhaul, and practical social measures over liquor fights.

Alabama Brooks Lawrence Carmichael Fuller Comer Montgomery House Henderson Friends of Prohibition Birmingham News the News Birmingham Board of Education Mobile

British crisis and industrial unrest in Parliament

The article argues Britain faces a growing labor conflict tied to Ulster resistance to home rule. It recalls army use in strikes and political riots, questions officers' obedience, and notes Labor demands for cautions on troop deployment while warning of a looming general strike and class tensions between labor and capital.

London Ulster Britsh Isles House of Comman Asquith Keir Hardie Labor Home Secretary Hardie House of Commons Commons House of Lords Ulster Volunteers South Ireland Dublin Manchester Cleveland Illinois ArlTtgeld Tom Mann Edward Carson Craigavon Lord Lansdowne Lords England Railway Men's Union Railway Men’s Union Ulster Unionists Britain

Civil service exam notices in June for men in Washington

Washington announces June civil service examinations for men with diverse posts. Positions include technical assistant in pharmacology, assistant in Gipsy moth work, assistant animal inspector, dental intern, junior fuel engineer, aid in Bureau of Standards, superintendent of cereal field station, assistant in plant malnutrition, land grant college specialist, examiner of accounts. Qualifications vary by post, ages 19 to 48, salaries from 600 to 3,000 dollars annually.

Washington, D. C United States Dental Internet Bureau of Standards Department of Commerce Interstate Commerce Commission Certified Public Accountant Informa’ Enunething

Commencement at Montevallo Girls School

The Alabama Girls' Technical Institute at Montevallo opened with a baccalaureate sermon by Rev. W. P. Neilson as cloudy weather persisted. The senior class staged a cantata about the Daughter of Jairus. 62 graduates are expected, with a first Alumni Association banquet and a trustees meeting set. Governor O'Neal is anticipated to attend and host a campus reception.

Montevallo Ala Alabama Girls’ Technical Institute W. P. Neilson Trinity Presbyterian Church of O’neal

Bishop E P Allen confirms 52 at Selma ceremony

Rt Rev Edward P Allen bishop of Mobile officiated at the Catholic church in Selma Alabama on Sunday receiving a class of fifty two confirmants into the church. Rev Fathers Barry and Cronin assisted and later the bishop met with them to discuss church matters noting pleasure at growing parishioner interest.

Selma Ala Edward P. Allen Diocese of Mobile Fathers Barry Cronin Allen Barry

Ardent Torpedo Boat Destroyer Completes Trials In Clyde Shipyards

The Ardent, a new torpedo boat destroyer designed with a longitudinal framing system by William Denny and Brothers in collaboration with the admiralty and Isherwood methods, has been completed and handed to the admiralty. The vessel, featuring direct shell framing and bulkhead connections, promises material savings and strengthened structure for future large destroyers.

London Clyde Admiralty William Denny and Brothers Ardent Messrs. Denny Isherwod Sir Archibald Denny Isherwood Mercantile

Birmingham Rails for Shipment to Orient

Ten thousand tons of steel rails arrived in Pensacola over two days and were switched to Tarragona street wharf for loading on British steamers. The rails are for the government of China and will be delivered at Tien Esin along with pirates and spikes. This is the second shipment. the first is already at sea.

Pensacola Fla Tarrangona Street Government of China Tien Esin Birmingham Tsien Tsin

Plans for New Hospital at Pensacola Expected

Pensacola plans for the new hospital by the Sisters of Charity will reach the city between June 1 and June 10. Proposals for the building will be opened and the contract awarded about July 1. Ground breaking is hoped for July 4 with architects finalizing plans.

Pensacola Fla Sisters of Charity

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