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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1913

Page

4

Reorganized Mobile Item Company Leadership 1913

The Mobile Item notes the company was reorganized and re established in April 1912 with M. Sia as president, G. O Connell as secretary and treasurer, and Van Antwerp as vice president and general manager. Located at Mobile, Alabama street address. Dated September 7, 1913.

Mobile Item M . Sia Wobrea Treat Oeigh Item Company Ino. Street Mobile Ala van Antwerp Sevevesesss s+eeeese G. O'Connell MoitOr

Mobile and Latin America focus at Pan-American talks

The Southern Commercial Congress and Pan American Union officials plan a tour to promote the Panama Canal opportunity in the South. Mobile’s role as a gateway to Panama is questioned as United Fruit Company delays direct Mobile Colon steamship links, prompting calls for permanent Panama service.

Commercial Congress John Brett Pan-American Union Clarence J. Owens Or Commercial Congress Washingon Barrett Owens Balti Maré Richmond Columbia Atlanta Jacksonville Knoxville Knox Wile Southern Commercial Congress Mobile Pan-American Commercial Congress Union United States Panama Argentine Republic Panma Canal Suez Canal David A. Wells Gulf Coast South iMobile Central Amerca Canal Zone Armbrecht State Railroad Commission Montgomery Henderson Mobile Chamber of Commerce Mobile Bodies Commerce Interstate Commerce Commission State Commission Birmingham Colon United Fruit Company Colombian Central America Honduras Colombia Guatemala Costa Rica Republic Creosoting Company Republic Company New Orleans Chamber of Commerce Mobile-Columbia Crawford H. Ellis Latin America Chamber of Commerce and Business League Panama Canal Wilson America W. H. Armbrecht

Page urges back to the land to revive American life

Washington writer argues Walter Page urges rural build up to sustain virility of American civilization. He contends city life left out the countryside and that the nation must organize country life while acknowledging Page’s outdoor advocacy and debates over tariffs and wool schedules.

Washington Walter H. Page Court of St. James England Page Federal Bureau of Education Department of the Interior United States Mr. Page Senator Warren Wyoming Socrates Solomon

Proof of Prosperity And Healthy Business

New York reports rising retail stocks depleted and buyers flocking from major markets. Banks note ample credit and confidence that fall sales will be strong, with farmers and retailers relying on prepared financing to meet crop and market needs.

New York United States St. Louis Philadelphia Boston Chicago West

Postoffice Nabs Broadway Play Broker Watt

New York reporters detail Eugene Barry Watt founder of the National Author's Institute in the Gaiety Theatre building. He and associates allegedly took about twenty thousand dollars from writers with $2 to $20 fees promising fame. Watt was previously convicted in 1908 for using the mails fraudulently. The piece also covers a Garden City moving picture battle scene and tennis service debates sparked by British claims on American play.

New York Eugene Barry Watt National Author’s Institute Gaiety Theatre Broadway Postal Secret Service Watt Institute Paterso N. J Institute” Place Her “Dramas.” Watt Atlanta National Authors’ Institute Brooklyn Garden City

Ball to Exhibit in America After All Mrs Pankhurst Says

Mrs Pankhurst confirms a ball will exhibit in America after all despite prior doubts. The statement signals renewed plans and invites participation from supporters and observers in the transatlantic cultural exchange.

Ball America Mrs. Pankhurst

First Bull Moose memorial service in Chicago runs dry at supper

The first annual Bull Moose memorial service was held in Chicago. Republican papers note mourners refused any beverage resembling grape juice at the post funeral supper.

Chicago

Name vs Fame by John Kendrick Bangs

A poem lines up a contrast between fame and character. The speaker prefers a reputation for integrity over praise, imagining a person with an open mind who lives honestly and remains "upon the level" regardless of applause.

Brooklyn yacht steward Granger serves up record lobsters in NY

Chris Granger of Brooklyn, acting as yacht steward, reportedly devoured thirty nine lobsters and sides on a single wager, calling it a light lunch while eclipsing a prior sixteen pound beefsteak record. An alderman notes Granger’s feats amid a boasting era of rising securities and capital, with buyers flowing in from major centers.

Jim’ Brady Gourmandy Chris” Granger Brooklyn Granger New York United States Stock Exchange

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