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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1915
Page
4
An editorial argues small investors risk loss in Mobile region land schemes. It cites how larger funds benefit from new settlements while small savers drain resources, urging prudent involvement and highlighting William J. Bryan’s political stance and a Huntsville Mercury editorial on coal losses in the latest storm.
On the first day of Mobile s new police regime strict orders to close blind tigers were issued by Mayor Lyons to Acting Chief Dorlon. Deputies seized whiskey at the Cawthon Hotel and beer at the Bienville as county authorities show activity while maintaining no evidence of a conspiracy to make Mobile wide open. The public is urged to visit safely with families during the fair, and officials pledge enforcement and safety in a crime free city.
The article recalls cotton price trends from 1860 to 1883, noting 1860 output of 3.8 million bales, 9 to 10 cent prices, and sharp 1861 to 1863 increases in New York up to 1.90 dollars. It contrasts 1914–1915 European war effects, with reduced acreage and a 15 percent cut, leaving an estimated 10.95 million bales. The piece cautions on future price directions amid speculative markets.
A New York suburb, the Hartsdale voluntary fire department, faced eleven members awaiting arson trials after a spree of mysterious fires. Four defendants confessed they started fires for excitement from fighting them, drawing harsh punishment from New Yorkers.
Lawrence T. Fassett, president of the National Products Company and reputed millionaire, was released from Bellevue Hospital’s observation ward after a week long complaint by relatives of possible mental imbalance. A court order found no basis for detention, with friends attributing the concern to his unduly generous conduct.
A curious street scene unfolds at the Dauphin and Conception intersection as a man in a red tie frets over a nonexistant Saint Loop while another passerby spots a misread sign reading Government St Loop. The moment ends with the man fainting and a long list of visiting railway men and hotel guests noted around town.
The American loan bill, approved by the House of Commons, passed the Lords on Wednesday and immediately received the royal assent. London reports the measure now becomes law after approval by King.
St Johns, N. F. Oct 14 word reached last night that the armed drifter Franz Oliver of the British auxiliary fleet in the North Sea was blown up by a mine yesterday. Five naval reservists from this colony were among the lost. The drifter was picking up German mines.
In Congress debate labor seeks two clauses in army navy funds to bar use on foreign soil or in strikes. defense only urged. Wilson eyes a middle path with Navy funds of 100 to 120 million and army rise to 200000 plus reserves. Aug Solvan backs Britain alliance policing seas, else defend coast with submarines, one submarine added yearly for 15 years.
Mayor Joseph E. Bell was acquitted of conspiracy in the 1914 election. The jury, out less than two hours, was told by Judge Eichorn that Bell faced charges as a conspirator, not direct election law violations. He had been indicted with Taomag Taggart Chief of Police Samuel W. Perrott and 127 others. verdict announced later.
The Times Bucharest correspondent reports Vidin residents ordered to evacuate as Bulgarian Danube bank is mined. At Rustchuk trenches are dug with feverish haste while fear of Romanian attack grows along the front.
In a bedside moment Kitty asks Margie to stay and be with her as she nears death. The nurse defies strict rules to allow those last hours, and Kitty confesses a deep love for Margie, revealing a life governed by truth over nursing ethics and a wish to leave her baby to Margie if Herbert approves.
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