Albert G Spalding Death Shocks Baseball World
Baseball pioneer Albert G Spalding died suddenly at his Point Loma home. The Illinois native helped shape the sport as a player manager and later built a sporting goods empire in New Haven and Chicago, earning the title Father of Baseball.
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Albert Goodwill Spalding
Point Loma
Cal
Mr. Spalding
Illinois
Ling
Forest City Club
Redford
Ill
Washington Nationals
Boston Red Strings
Chicago
Aer
Greey
England
Spalding
National Association
Albert G. Spalding
Belt line proposal on FP Point road sparks debate
A local traveler who often uses the FP Point road discusses a belt line plan to redirect traffic along a single route after Monday night tragedy. He notes it would hinder some residents and raise inconvenience, though he sees potential safety benefits.
Wilson Takes First Step to Curtail Teuton Propagandists
The article defends President Wilson for demanding Austria-Hungary withdraw Ambassador Dumba and highlights Teuton propaganda in the United States. It notes alleged German influence behind strikes in munition plants and calls Wilson's action measured, justified, and grounded in American honor and rights.
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Wilson
Teuton
Dumba
Austria-Hungary
United States
Germany
Belgium
Washington
Count von Bernstorff
New York World
Teuton I
Tax for Fayette County Schools Approved by Wide Margin
Fayette Times reports a 948 to 60 victory for the 10 cent tax levy to support public schools. The piece urges major support for education and warns the sixty opponents to align or relocate, arguing illiteracy must be eliminated in Alabama.
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Fayette County
Alabama
Fayette Times
Soldiers Seek Peace In War Ravaged Trenches
A German soldier in a front line unit writes that the longing for peace is intense among those forced to kill and be killed. He rejects the idea of a holy war and says war exposes the worst in man. He argues soldiers are best suited to judge if passion for war can be stemmed.
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Kith
Why Eat Meat Become Vegetarian Says Moulton Advertiser
The Moulton Advertiser argues for vegetarianism in Lawrence county noting abundant crops and livestock benefits. It highlights Irish potato harvests, thriving gardens, good rains, and strong hay and grain yields with a lively poultry yard, urging neighbors to rely on dairy and produce over meat. The piece also mentions Mobile baseball season end and local hog sales signaling an improvement trend in pork breeding.
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Moulton Advertiser
Lawrence County
Purge the Rolls and Honor the True Confederate Veterans
The Item calls for purging Alabama's Confederate pension rolls amid claims of over two thousand names beyond the living veterans. It urges a revision to remove ineligible claimants, restore fairness to those entitled, and entrust funds to trustees who protect merit while honoring veterans before they pass away.
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Alabama
Wilson praised for diplomatic victory and patience
The Springfield Republican lauds President Wilson for a successful watchful waiting strategy. The Item backs the president, while the Selma Journal notes broad yield prospects except cotton. Dallas farmers shift from cotton to diversification and two national banks in Gadsden offer 6 percent loans to farmers.
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Springfield Republican
Wilson
Selma Journal
Dallas
Gadsden
German Statesman Questions U S Munitions Exports
Cologne clerical Reichstag member Dr. Karl Bachem writes in the Volks Zeitung claiming American arms exports are exaggerated to provoke war with Germany. He cites an unnamed American who says only modest small arms ammo has been shipped and no shells. He urges caution and reserve in criticizing American commercial methods.
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Berlin
Karl Bachem
Cologne
Reichstag
Cologne Volks Zeitung
Germany
United States
Herr Bachem
America
Grand Duke Nicholas Pressed for Leadership at Retreat
In a London dispatch, General Corsi for Tribuna notes Grand Duke Nicholas lacked energy to profit from victories. He failed to persuade the emperor autocracy bore fault for weak military preparations. Yet during the retreat he showed a clear mind, formulating decisive views that steadied what could have become a rout.
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Rome
London
Nicholas
Corsi
Srottoet Miliof
Soa
Editorial Rules for Readers Letters
The Item invites live matter communications with conditions. Sign name and address, limit 300 words, one side only, include return envelope if unused. No anonymous submissions, avoid partisan politics religion or medicine. Corrections of misstatements by The Item only, not others, will be printed. Continued controversies or frequent repeat letters discouraged.
Let's All Pull Together Says Nathan L Miller
Birmingham letter from Nathan L Miller urges harmony in Alabama reapportionment debates. He argues census based representation favors Jefferson and Mobile but cautions against county antagonism, calling for unity to grow the state.
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Nathan L. Miller
Birmingham
Ala
Mobile
Alabama
Jefferson County
Jefferson
Nathan
L. Miller
Why We Don’t Keep Growing After Age Twenty One
The article explains human growth limited by a growth law. cells absorb nutrients to enlarge then divide but cannot exceed a size limit set by this law. It also presents a reader quiz about the origins of major religions with concise historical founders and dates.
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Nature
Oxford
John Wesley
Germany
Martin Luther
Constantinople
J. Constantine
Boniface LII
Postmasters Train In Mobile Office Visit
John D. Wilkins, assistant postmaster, says the first meeting of the fourth class postmasters in Mobile will ease work for the Mobile post office. He notes the absence of 259 smaller postmasters and that visitors learned many new procedures during their tour of the office.
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John D. Wilkins
Exposition shows plan Gulf Coast fair appearance
The Jones Exposition Shows contract discussions move forward with Gulf Coast Fair venues. Visitors registering at multiple hotels include noted names from New Orleans St. Louis and Atlanta as plans outline state wide postal cooperation and enhanced mail handling through major Texas and city fairs.
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United States
Mobile
J. A. Marr
Dallas
Tex
Texas
Battle House
I. E. Moore
New Orleans
Frederick Usher
St. Louis
M. Lehman
E. F. Gray
Cincinnati
Ohio
D. P. Curtis
Birmingham
Ala
W. M. Sturges
Galveston
M. W. Tasch
New York City
Charles C. Graam
Louisville
B. W. Wright
Laurel
Miss
J. E. Bailey
Indianapolis
Ind
T. G. Wood
Atlanta
Bienville
C. C. Carpbell
Chattanooga
Tenn
L. M. Brooks
Bessie Brooks
Atmore
R. C. Stanley
G. W. Wise
Chicago
Ills
Windsor
A. G. Craft
Cunningham
N. Mitchell
Oscar Shea
H T. Scott
J. J. Henry
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Browning
J G. Spalding
Baseball
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Pelicans
Crackers
Gulls
Gertie
Algy
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Warrior
Southern Express Company
Canada
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National City Bank
City Bank
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Western Electric Co
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