Mobile Item Founded in 1881 Re Established 1912
The Mobile Item newspaper details its founding in 1881 and re establishment on April 10, 1912. It operates from 8 St. Emanuel Street Mobile Alabama publishing seven papers weekly including a Sunday edition. Subscription rates and contact information are listed along with staff positions and address details.
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Mobile Item
E 1le Item Company, Inc
St. Emanuel Street
Mobile
Ala
van Antwerp
Rs Seesseene
Beeneweeee
Associated Press
International News Service
Southern Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Es Weee
Iakeen
Albert Hangen
Fifth Ave
New York
Joan
Patty
Sb Saevardawnes
Career of Wilson in Brief
Born in Staunton Virginia on December 28 1556 Wilson rose from public schools in Georgia and South Carolina to Davidson College Princeton and the University of Virginia before turning to law and government studies at Johns Hopkins He wrote works on Congress government and Washington and later became Princeton president and New Jersey governor He led reforms including the initiative to end the quadrangle system and pushed for modern public service commissions and the commission form of government He was nominated for the U S presidency by the Democratic party in June 1912 and won the election in November 1912 by a large majority.
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Augusta
Columbia
S. C
Davidson College
North Carolina
Princeton
University of Virginia
Atlanta
Johns Hopkins
Sryn Mawr College
Wesleyan University
Middletown
Conn
New Jersey
Ileat Hopkins
George Washington
United States
Wilson
Democratic Party
Traveling University Week Brings Minnesota Towns Near
A traveling University Week tours Minnesota towns expanding the state university’s reach. The program, led by President George S. Vincent, detaches faculty and equipment to six communities in one neighborhood per circuit, aided by health boards and educators. It aims to boost rural education and unite town and country through Boys’ farming camps and engaging lectures.
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University of Minnesota
Minnesota
State University
George S. Vincent
Vincent
United States Bureau of Education
George H. Denny
University of Alabama
Mull of New York Delivers the Goods Yesterday
Charles F. Mull of New York stood out with a decisive performance yesterday, delivering significant results that impressed observers and underscored his reliability and impact.
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Charles F. Mull
New York
Bryan's Place in History After the Pivotal California Pact
The fragment hints at William Jennings Bryan and a political turning point tied to California. It notes a question of status or concession in a contested era, suggesting Bryan's posture following a defining political maneuver or agreement. Further readable details remain unclear.
Wilson’s Victory Aims At New View And Spirit Of Governance
In accepting the Democratic nomination Woodrow Wilson declares a new point of view for the American people, returning government to its original principles and limiting special interests. He notes reforms on prices and tariffs, praises women's role, and frames the election as a move toward real progress, not revolution. The piece contrasts his vision with republican domination and cites global events around the Balkans and historic references to the Turk.
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Counse
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Congress
Republican Party
New Cement Shingles From Cotton Fiber Take Root
English inventors combine cement with cotton fiber to create fireproof shingles. The material, made in England and shipped to Mexico City, is nailed like wood and seals well under a large tin washer. The Chattanooga Tradesman notes potential Southern industries, urging local production from US cotton lint.
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England
Mexico
Vera Cruz
Chattanooga
South
United States
Unclear political commentary and editorials from early papers
A compilation of sharp editorial quips and opinions from various newspapers. The items mock weekly magazines, press influence, Christmas shopping guidance, gender role remarks, coal price concerns, Tennessee politics, and a historic defection reference, reflecting period commentary and public sentiment.
Education to Cure Vice and Abolish Capital Punishment
A Memphis Commercial Appeal editorial argues education as the solution to crime, urging abolition of capital punishment. It cites Dickens and historical cruelty, notes merciful policing and humane child welfare, and says education better prevents crime nationwide.
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United States
Lynch
Charles Dickens
London
Newgate
Westminster Hall
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Letter clarifies temporary charge of Dauphin street work
The letter from C. L. Strange of Mobile dated November 6 1912 corrects a previous report that he was inspector in charge of Dauphin street paying work He explains he temporarily assumed charge at Mr Dew s request and will leave as soon as a permanent appointee is found He emphasizes he did not apply and will only be on the job this week Also includes brief reader notes and local political items from the period.
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Item
Dauphin Street
Dew
Royal Street
Allman and Simmons
Falls Mill Road
Gather Up the Fragments and the Rise of By-Product Use
The piece argues machinery is ancient and by products drive modern industrial gains. It links waste utilization to economic growth, noting the potential vast expansion in the next fifty years. It cites nature’s efficiency in gathering fragments and parallels with bread miracles, as science and industry extend resource use.
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New Orleans
Back Yard of Europe: Clash Across Southeast Europe
Harper's Weekly analyzes the Southeast European struggle among Bulgarians, Serbians, and Macedonians against Turkish rule. The piece frames centuries of conquest, religion, and civilization as a backdrop to a current brutal conflict, noting the lasting impact of Ottoman domination on regional progress and identity.
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Europe
Harper's Weekly
Schrank Seeks Light Sentence After Roosevelt Attempt
The man who tried to kill Colonel Roosevelt, John Schrank, asks for a lenient punishment, arguing clemency and hoping Roosevelt will intervene. The piece asserts society bears the burden of such acts and calls for punishment if sane, or lifelong asylum if insane, stressing law and order. Buck Kilby adds a closing note.
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John Schrank
Colonel Roosevelt
Milwaukee
Schrank
Buck Kilby
U.S. to Build Nemesis Cutter to Fight Pirates at Sea
Washington notes that American actions to suppress piracy in the Sulu Archipelago and China Sea include plans for a fast, modern cutter costing $100,000. The vessel will mount two Hotchkiss rapid fire guns and carry two motor boats for pursuit in shallow rivers and reef passages.
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Victor Elliott Washington
China Sea
China
England
United States
Dewey
Gridley
Spain
Philippine Islands
High Seas
Sulu
Philippines
Fire drills urged in public buildings and workplaces
The Memphis Insurance Club backs fire drills in stores and factories following drills in schools and theaters. The editorial cites the New York shirt factory and Iroquois theater fires, urging universal adoption to protect lives and reduce panic.
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Memphis Insurance Club
New York City
Newark
New York
Chicago
Memphis Commercial-Aeneal
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