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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1912
Page
4
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A 1912 letter from Josephus Daniels asks Southern editors to mobilize voters to deliver a majority popular vote for Wilson and Marshall. He argues a true majority, not a mere plurality, strengthens the party against future Republican coalitions and calls for coordinated efforts nationwide, noting a March inauguration.
Forty-two of forty-eight state chairmen report agreement with the Wilson and Marshall Day plan to rally voters on November 2. States boost afternoon and evening events, parades and mass meetings as messages from Governor Wilson are read nationwide to energize mobilization for the election.
The item reports contact with port authorities along the gulf and south Atlantic coasts to obtain towage rates. Receivers will publish the rates in compartment 1 alongside the Mobile rates.
Dr. Huston argues against cement floors in horse stables citing health risks to horses and mules. He points to the city’s own use of clay and sawdust in stalls and notes broader municipal issues with street sweepings disposal. He suggests shipping fertilizer material by rail to recoup city costs.
The movement urges 3 000 000 farmers and families to gather in 89 000 schools on November 27 for an hour to review agricultural resources and give thanks to Dr. S A Knapp. Officials note 148 000 teachers and 7 000 000 pupils participate with aim to boost country life education and fund a Knapp School and Farm near Nashville with endowment to support county and state demonstration work.
The Herald urges strict enforcement of the concealed weapons law after Judge Bell sentenced two young men for carrying brass knuckles. It argues the penalty should deter cowards and bullies, insisting no exception or leniency and that if enforcement wanes the law should be repealed.
The Memphis Scimitar notes the death of United States Senator Weldon Brinton Heyburn of Idaho. It recalls his anti South stance including opposition to the cotton tax and support for federal pensions. It also highlights his constitutional debate with Senator Williams and his fair chairmanship on key investigations.
A plea to educators and parents on shaping early learning. It argues beginnings matter more than later schooling, warns against rote methods, and cites Maria Montessori and Munsterberg to stress enthusiasm and thoughtful instruction as keys to keeping children engaged.
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports a proposed retail grocery trust backed by J. P. Morgan and Frank A. Munsey among others. Backers include James Butler and the Kreger company with hundreds of shops, plus smaller concerns. Plans mention bakeries abattoirs and canneries to cut middlemen, influenced by the United Cigar Stores and dry goods firms.
The Wilbur Wright estate valued at about 279 298 dollars goes to his brothers Renchlin and Larin Wright, sister Katherine, and father Bishop Milton Wright with 126 875 75 to Orville Montgomery Journal. The brothers and father receive 50 000 each and a final share is left to Orville.
Beatrice, a widow, cycles through a tense day with Dr. Haynes as she plans a summer move to Pleasanton for her ailing daughter Jean. The doctor insists she leave town by Monday to give Jean fresh air, while Beatrice grapples with mixed feelings about his brusque authority and undeniable influence.
Washington column notes repeated College Park aeroplane crashes and Army aviation risks. It urges Congress to offer incentives to attract volunteers, improve safety gear and training, and compare airship progress with evolving automobile safety and European aviation advances.
In this humorous sketch by William F. Kirk a man nicknamed Pa loses bets on the Giants vs Red Sox World Series opening game. He frets over his wife Ma's new visitors, the Sharpe brothers, and mocks a smiling suitor while revealing his own stubborn pride and tongue in cheek reflections on intellect and life.
A Birmingham district visit by a committee of preferred stockholders of Alabama Consolidated Coal & Iron may spur an early reorganization. The push to reorganize Southern Iron & Steel could end court involvement soon, boosting pig iron steel coal and coke activity and employment. Trustees Coffin Leake Bowron praised for progress and public reports. Visitors to be warmly received by Birmingham New.
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