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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1914

Page

2

Pleasure Bay resumes summer service after repairs

The Pleasure Bay will reenter service Saturday afternoon taking over the James A. Carney’s run, after a repair period following a fire. A new smokestack hull and overhauled engine restore the vessel which previously laid up since last fall.

Pleasure Bay James A. Carney Marine Ways Origen United Fruit Company Port Simon Costa Rica Mobile and Ohio Preston Pinto Docks Port Limon Fort Morgan Port S Limon Harald Rokeby Bay City Export Company Las Palmas Cuthbert Elder-Dempster Steamship Company Watal S.A Barbados Elder-Dempster New Orleans Rotterdam Holland Independent Mannie Swan Porto Rico Karen Mun- 80N Havana Louisiana Matanzas Cuba Manchuria Hunter- Fenn Gulfport Miss Europe Hystonia Gulf States Shipping Company Charleston U S. C Fijell Johannessen Chamelecon Steamship Company Puerto Cortez Honduras Louisville and Nashville Ribston Hunter-Benn Lumber Company Lafternoon New York Cork Dublin Waterford Ireland Hunter-Benn England Agenis

Did the Work Grow Strong on Rich Food

Fragmentary excerpt discusses digestive remedies and nutrition, arguing that strength comes from proper food digestion and assimilation. The text notes discomfort from dyspepsia and references quitting a position, implying a remedy or health improvement claim.

Delegates Depart Oklahoma City Conference Ends Haste

Delegates head home as attendance falls at the Methodist Episcopal Church South General Conference in Oklahoma City. Bishop Collins Denny presides as Rev. W M Ainsworth is named fraternal delegate to Canada. John R Pepper and W R Lambuth named board of missions leaders. Belle H Bennett elected president of the women's missionary conference. Epworth League board nominees announced.

Associated Press Oklahoma City Okla General Conference The Methodist Episcopal Church, South Collins Denny W. M. Ainsworth Methodist Church In Canada Board of Missions John R. Pepper Memphis W. R. Lambuth Belle H. Bennett Woman’s Missionary Conference Epworth League J. W. Shackleford P. B. Kern Ivan L. Holt E. O. Harbin Gus W. Thomason R. M. Roddie

Leyland Line Schedules Voyage to Liverpool with Timber Cargo

The Leyland line ship is due to sail Thursday afternoon for Liverpool England carrying a large cargo of timber and lumber loaded at the city wharf. Shippers forecast moderate temperatures for thirty six hour shipments to the north east and west.

Leyland Line Liverpool England City

River Levels Expected Steady With Minor Drop at Demopolis

The Tombigbee River and its tributaries are forecast to stay largely unchanged over the next two days, with a slight fall anticipated at Demopolis. Alabama waters are not expected to vary significantly in this period.

Tombigbee Demopolis Alabama

Weather map shows widespread high pressure across U S

Moderate temperatures and fair weather cover most of the United States from the Rockies to the Atlantic. A low pressure area brings rain to the Lake region and upper Mississippi Valley into the upper Great Lakes. Texas reports rain and warmth with a 104 degree high in Phoenix. Albert Ashen Berger, Local Forecaster, Weather Bureau.

United States Rocky Mountains Atlantic Coast Lake Region Mississippi Valley Great Lakes Texas Pacific Coast Phoenix Ariz Albert Ashen Berger Weather Bureau

Cefalu Seeks Honduran Water Deal Closure

John B Cefalu, long tied to Mobile and Central American steamships, sailed from New Orleans on the Coppername to Puerto Cortez Honduras to pursue his waterworks interests and reports say negotiations to sell to the Honduran government will be concluded soon.

John Bb. Cefalu New Orleans Puerto Cortez Honduras

Empire program features two part Pathe drama and Edison play

Amusements note two part Kalem feature The Fringe on the Grove starring Carlyle Blackwell and Neva Gerber. Also showing The Strength of the Weak from Pathe and The Father's Scapegoat from Biograph with a romance and sensational features.

the Empire Pathe Edison Carlyle Blackwell Kalem Neva Gerber Biograph

Orphan Mickey Flannagan Joins Seventh Infantry Camp

A Titanic survivor wandered into Texas City with Company I of the Seventh Infantry. The smiling boy, calling himself Mickey Flannagan, won adoption as the regiment's son and was seen guiding a sentry group in Vera Cruz. The officers marveled at his cheer and wit.

Company I Seventh Infantry Texas City Mickey Flannagan Galveston Mickey Cers Vera Cruz

Local Optionists Nominate Candidate for House Speaker

Special to The Item from Montgomery Alabama May 22 The state executive committee meets in Montgomery with a large turnout of political forces and many new legislators are expected to attend A dark horse candidate may be chosen by the local option forces for house speaker and would likely support the incoming administration policies.

Montgomery Ala State Executive Committee

New Trial Motion For W. J. Brown Is Called

The new trial motion in the case of W. J. Brown, who was convicted of killing longshoreman Alfred Percy, and given a nineteen year penitentiary sentence after three trials, was called in city court on Friday and continued to Saturday for hearing.

W. J. Brown Alfred Percy

Vaudeville Performers Wed At Dreamland

Henry M. Jensen of Galveston Texas and Miss Kittle Miller of New York City wed Wednesday at 5 pm in the Dreamland area 9 South Joachim Street Magistrate Fremont Thrower officiated Both are members of the Morris Schuster Musical Company now on the Dreamland Theatre program They received congratulations from company members and friends.

Henry M. Jensen Galveston Tex United States Kittle Miller New York City South Joachim Street Fremont Thrower Morris Schuster Musical Company Dreamland Theatre Miss Miller Mr. Jensen

Cyclist Held for Holding Onto Moving Street Car

Bullen a 17 year old Western Union messenger was arrested Friday by Traffic Officer R A Lott for holding on to a street car while riding a bicycle. He was released on bond for appearance in the recorder s court Saturday morning.

CC. Bullen Western Union R. A. Lott Bullen r@corder’s court

White Takes Oath as Alabama Senator Successor

Frank S. White of Birmingham took the oath to succeed the late Joseph F. Johnston as senator after a popular election. The Senate refused to seat Frank P. Glass who had been appointed by Alabama's governor.

White Senator Johnston Alabama Associated Press Washington Frank S. White Birmingham Ala Joseph F. Johnsten Senate Frank P. Glass

Petition for City to Deed Strip of Royal Street Frontage

At a Thursday conference City Commissioners heard attorney J N Moaleer argue for Edwaci F Eberlein Philip L Muscat E D Peppers and Mrs Annie Murphy to deed a land strip in front of their Royal Street property. The petition was filed last Tuesday and a decision is expected at the next regular meeting.

Pat J. Lyons J. N. Moaleer Edwaci

Jockey Advantage Shapes Race Outcomes, Not Speed Alone

In racing, performance hinges on the jockey as much as the horse. Skill, strategy, and temperament influence results, sometimes outweighing raw speed. A seasoned rider can press a horse to victory or steer it to a tighter finish.

The Uncertainty of Love in Life’s Quiet Truths

A reflective note on love’s unpredictability as a constant in human experience. The piece considers emotional risk, persistence, and the enduring pull of connection amid doubt.

Notaries John Shearer Roche and Florine Scott File Bonds

John Shearer Thomas S Roche and Florine T Scott have filed bonds in the probate court, qualifying them as notaries in the state. A separate opinion notes a man under pressure may feel he did not receive a fair deal.

John Shearer Thomas S. Roche Florine T. Scott Whch

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