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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1913
Page
6
Amicable settlement ends a weeks long strike with no violence. Longshoremen’s union leaders praised for peaceful demonstrations and collaboration with employers. Port commerce benefits from stable labor relations and mutual respect among stevedores, steamship interests, and workers in Mobile.
Fragmented text discusses factional politics around Joseph W Bailey and ex Senator Bailey, mentioning Texas and Tennessee figures. It references national character, honor, and a portrait debate, noting concerns over timing and public sentiment. The passage reflects political contention and historical reflection amid shifting opinions.
Senator Owen outlines a currency and banking bill to mobilize reserves for elastic currency with low interest, withdraw reserves from speculative markets, and channel funds to commerce and industry. The plan seeks smoother domestic and international exchanges and a broad acceptance basis for finance.
The Item states it would not back Mr. Henderson for governor based on liquor views and local option law. It criticizes the Montgomery Journal for presumed prohibition advocacy and questions Comer's stance and integrity, citing past pro prohibition actions and a Thompson letter. It contrasts Mobile readers and Evelyn Thaw's autobiography coverage in the Mobile Register.
A Kansas City businessman received a deed to 40 acres in Oklahoma after a dice roll at the Hotel Baltimore. He and a wealthy oil operator—holders of half interests in the land—agreed to a game to settle ownership, with witnesses attesting to the event amid hotel spectators.
An atmospheric fragment describes a Japanese riverside scene with mist, scent of musk, a geisha house, and an artist seeking beauty in Fuji and nature. The passage focuses on mood, scenery, and the entwined allure of art, myth, and ceremonial spaces.
The Philadelphia Telegraph notes Cunard abandons Queenstown as a port of call signaling improved Irish conditions. It cites Ireland's population rise after seventy years, and Kilkenny warns emigration drained youth. It urges remedial employment, industrial growth, and home rule to sustain renewal.
The Green Forest Arkansas Tribune notes Jack Stanphill faces ongoing troubles with his bees. He hired a swarm five times and used a risky remedy by ducking the queen in water and clipping her wings, but the queen soon escaped and resumed her trek.
A Japanese girl Namiko dances Shinju in a geisha house scene as dawn breaks. Two old women watch from the gate while a painter named Dawn rejoins the pale morning air, dew on iris petals and leaves.
New York June 20 1913 sees Latin American commodity sales reach 108 million dollars over 13 years nearly doubling exports. Uruguay Chile Argentina Brazil lead growth with total purchases by 1913 around 96 million while 1900 figures showed far less. Strong industrial expansion across South America and rising U S salesmanship reshape regional trade dynamics.
A fragmented page presents theater and legal snippets. Lines reference Dr Rybold among spectators, a Miss Pownder instrumental solo, and Hon John Smith touted as next governor. A juror confidence quote closes the garbled passage.
A lively shop scene describes a pair of customers debating bargain prices. The Goods Man touts a sale offering items at ninety eight cents, while a friend compares the event to a Greek bargain day.
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