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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1913
Page
6
The piece mocks Bryan’s speech making and possible campaign. It notes politicians like Charlie Schwab in the steel trust probe and mentions Wilson’s loneliness in the White House, plus satirical asides on aviators, agriculture, cuisine, and Arctic exploration, all in a sharp editorial tone.
Mrs. O H P Belmont likely views giving Mrs Pankhurst the title greatest woman of the age as a means to secure free publicity for the cause. The remark frames the accolade as a strategic move rather than a personal tribute.
The remark suggests Canada and Australia share a stance with the United States on Asiatic immigration and may prompt Mr. Sisson to consider another declaration of war.
The piece notes the October 26 Mexican presidential election while acknowledging early uncertainty over candidates. It mentions potential new governments before that date and cites China’s strong action against opium with soldiers burning sixty seven opium growers to deter opium burning.
The New York Tribune touts a bold prize baby supplement while the New York Herald promotes a prize dog edition. The crowded Gotham scene shows strong public interest in both themes, reflecting a culture of novelty and competition.
The Montgomery Journal notes candidates for governor will gain significant free advertising before the primary, though the amount is likely to diminish as election day nears.
The Gary Indiana Tribune posits a startling theory that recent Nebraska tornadoes were caused by the vacuum created after Bryan’s removal from the state. It offers no explanation for why Omaha was affected while Lincoln escaped.
The Cincinnati Times-Star questions the effect of a loud bathing suit on Chicago statesman Bath House John Coughlan after he demanded that silk skirts be banned as street noise, noting the humorous potential reaction in Chicago.
The text argues Pennsylvanians should oppose Boss Penrose as he announces a bid for re election to the United States Senate. It claims his influence waned after revelations about his Standard Oil ties and accuses him of past undue power.
Vice President Marshall and Tom Taggart clash over a letter implying Taggart is unfit for mayor. The piece doubts Marshall will campaign, predicting little impact. Elsewhere a New York charity investigation shows a woman receiving $300 in aid cost the organization $5,000 in expenses.
State Highway Engineer Keller will start from Mobile on Monday June 9 to inspect roads and propose routes for state highways. The first leg runs Mobile to Selma and ends at Dothan after several weeks. The Selma to Jackson corridor faces competition from an east route beyond the Alabama river depending on regional support.
The Iron Age urges education for firemen and use of automatic stokers or air mixing devices to reduce smoke. It supports rigid local laws and a large public push to deter offenders. It cites annual losses from smoke in Cleveland, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, and Chicago and a U S total of about 600 million dollars.
Captain BE P. Bertvolf’s annual 1912 report shows officers aided 260 vessels in distress, rescued 2 212 people and prevented property loss of 10 711 000 dollars. One hundred six saved from drowning. The service earned 4.85 dollars back per government dollar invested. It is called The Red Cross of the Sea for its life saving work. Smuggling era wanes but cutter duties persist to protect life and property.
Passengers on the Cincinnati New Orleans and Texas Pacific Railway and the Alabama Great Southern will face no inconvenience or expense for drinking water as the common cup is removed. Sanitary individual cups will be provided on request to the conductor. A large supply of collapsible paper cups has been ordered and will be distributed to conductors when received.
A Birmingham Ledger note teases New England tourism as vacations gain traction while textile value slump fuels travel talk. The column jokes about Bill Mapoles possibly governing part of Florida, recalling his famed pure shoe bill and his modesty about running.
In Hempstead Sam, a hired man, brings a large, prized scarf-pin claimed to hold an unusual diamond. The item sparks envy and heated questions about its value and authenticity while an employer and others probe its origin.
Secretary McAdoo after talks with President Wilson will move about 10 million dollars from Treasury reserves on July 1 to national banks and push for upwards of 50 million more deposits. Banks will pay 2 percent interest and hold securities backing deposits while aiding money flow and confidence in the administration. Critics warn of benefits to big banks as New York intermediates claim high current yields on deposits.
The government requires worn flags to be burned rather than discarded as waste. The army and navy tradition dictates destruction when flags are unserviceable, with new flags issued by quartermasters and old ones burned on posts and vessels. Public buildings in Washington also follow this disposal practice though local adherence varies.
A husband promises his wife all silver coins found in his pockets the year she was born and she saves them. She later deposits the silver at the bank and asks the cashier to credit her husband with money from the same silver, receiving further birthday money as a result.
Brown boasts an excellent plan to remove dhns and claims it never fails. Green probes for the secret as Brown says he has tried it several times and the man never returns after payment.
A New Jersey woman reports seeing spirits in a case described by the Phi Ledger. She notes numerous apparitions linked to an object or location named Almost Lone, stating she witnessed many of them going down.
A frail seamstress, worn by ten years of toil, recalls a youthful artist lover who fled after proposing marriage. He killed himself years later, leaving her to endure loneliness until a violin solo at a restaurant rekindles old ache and haunting memories.
The New York Central and Hudson River Railroad pursues unification of its owned systems into one corporation. Financing, public benefit, and renamed securities are key facets as Lake Shore and Michigan Central exchange implications are examined. The plan aims for a unified Chicago to New York line with broader absorption of connected routes.
A passage reviews political repair as difficult as finding a needle in a haystack and contrasts it with a dreamlike scene where a violinist’s music and a nameless happiness transform a woman. She senses a near presence and finds solace, guiding her through eternity despite crowd indifference.
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