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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1913
Page
4
A fragmented notice lists subscription rates for The 1 Item Company in Mobile Alabama. The agency is described as housing all departments in one building.
The Item asks subscribers to notify the circulation manager of any move within two weeks to ensure uninterrupted delivery. It requests new address details and emphasizes prompt reporting to avoid missing a copy.
The Tuscaloosa News hails the arrival of the first barge of the Alabama and New Orleans Transportation Company at Tuscaloosa as a turning point for the city. It promises cheaper transport, broader markets, and new industries drawn by timber cotton iron and coal nearby. It notes hope for widespread prosperity from river and seaport commerce aided by federal improvements and urges local youth to seize the opportunity and push enterprise.
The piece notes optimism among leaders as Senate action nears on a currency bill. It cites regional support expected from seven or eight regions, mentions ties between Senators and committee positions, and discusses the clash of plans for a single treasury bank versus multiple institutions.
The article argues Mobile must secure a steamship line to Colon and Panama to capitalize on slackened rates, open tonnage, and new Latin American routes. It notes reduced cotton freights, canceled cargoes, and a shift toward February loading, urging Gulf ports to attract foreign commerce and leverage Panama publicity.
The bureau reports eight months of data show U S coal exports may total about 100 million dollars for the year with foreign shipments near 70 million. Coke exports stand around 3.5 million and coal sent to non continental territories about 1 million. This reflects a more than doubling since 1893.
Harper’s Weekly lauds the administration for Mexico policy amid war skepticism. It argues away from war toward constructive domestic work and a new American attitude, praising leadership, tact, and informed decisions.
The Interstate Commerce Commission chair E. E. Clark cautions against presuming prejudice in the rail rate case while endorsing greater railway efficiency to support growing commerce. He argues today’s railway administrations should not be punished for past errors, signaling a temperate shift in the commission’s stance.
The article notes rising U S commerce with Latin America, especially Chile and Peru, and compares it to Canada. It highlights copper and iron ore ventures by Guggenheim, Schwab, and Grace & Co., and discusses Panama Canal opening boosting U S trade and investment along the Pacific coast.
The Montgomery Advertiser questions the Alabama press for misrepresentation and bias in coverage of Oscar Underwood. It cites Mobile Register and other papers as diluting serious debate by elevating out-of-state views and weakening candidates with selective reporting.
Thousands of copies of Captain Hobson's congressional speech circulated as campaign literature during his clash with Mr. Underwood. The printing was executed by the governor printing office and paid for by Representative Wees. Date unclear due to garbled OCR.
John Smith on special duty at a country estate witnesses a mysterious brown clad man across the river. A wedding gift theft unfolds during a village held event as Sir Aldrid leads a search. Marklet uncovers two bags of stolen presents and two strangers are seized. the crowd rejoices.
Special correspondent outlines Lewis a coal miner turned congressman, now chairman of labor, advocating government ownership of telegraph and telephone lines. He argues rates would drop and service improve, cites Europe, seeks data from each district to build a national case. He began in coal mines and shaped parcel post law, representing Maryland's Cumberland district.
John A. Hennessey former managing editor of the New York Press has become the central figure in New York mayoralty campaigns, delivering fiery speeches and leveraging a large reserve of old and new investigative material from Sulzer’s inquisitor. His presence now stands as a major force shaping opposition to Tammany and influencing public sentiment.
A reader recalls an exchange aboard a Dieppe voyage where a steward asked if passengers were British French or American subjects. An American passenger replied, I ain't a subject. I am an American citizen, and he defined his identity by citizenship rather than allegiance.
John Smith recalls hearing a distinct bell before a boat surfaced water filled after a crossing. Sir Aldrid suspects the craft had holes or a hidden trick as a dummy in a brown suit was pulled from the water, not a real man.
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