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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1915
Page
4
The notice states the movable item will not be liable for any debt incurred during its period unless a regular order signed by the publisher is shown. It references New York and Chicago Tribune offices and a third National office.
Businessmen in Mobile push to back the Jackson Memorial Highway project toward New Orleans. Committees plan to send delegates, raise funds, and secure official support from the Chamber of Commerce and Gulf coast points to attract tourist travel and connect Mobile with routes via Birmingham and other cities.
The Item criticizes Senator Hartwell for delaying a bill to curb pilot fees during a tight fifty day session. It argues the measure could only pass as an amendment or die, and says Mobile’s delegation failed to push needed rate reforms. The piece notes pilots maintain high statutory rates and fear a new harbor commission, while public sentiment favors substantial changes.
The Item rebukes external ad buyers, preferring Mobile merchants over transient hotel reps. It argues local shops sustain the economy with daily sales and taxes, even amid wartime depression. The piece questions outside firms selling goods via mail or hotel displays and endorses fair local competition.
The report notes Guanes pressuring Wilson via Chancellor Bethmann von Hollweg over possible peace terms. Russian forces near Pszemysl, Austria conscripts many previously rejected men, Italy recalls Paris reserves, and Germany denies Allied victory claims in France.
Alonzo French and Thomas Cos organized a dog cat bout after drawing a bull dogs teeth and clipping the wild cats claws to ensure safety. About 200 spectators paid four bits to watch the "fight" which lasted briefly before Humane Officer J S Ducorneau issued cruelty warrants.
Long social note details a farewell gathering at 58 Magnolia Avenue for Arnold Langner as he leaves to study for the ministry. The event featured a lively Hearts game won by Talbert Jones and Mrs. W. N. LeGear, with an ice course served after prizes.
London reports Premier Asquith stating British forces at the Dardanelles achieved substantial gains though Turks still hold hill crests. He notes a twelve mile front, continued Russian resilience, and Britain’s large labor and munition mobilization including 715 controlled establishments and 800000 workers.
The national weather and crop bulletin notes a shift from cool to hot and dry conditions last week benefiting cotton. Northern districts report rapid crop progress and bolls opening. picking is advancing and progressing well in eastern and central districts. Texas shows slower response. boll weevil damage rises and top crop prospects dim. Oklahoma shows improvement and Arkansas also improves.
The sheriff received the list of jurors drawn from the city court jury box for the October term grand jury to convene October 4. Names include Walter C. Ernest Charles G. Bitzer Millard Deakle Alvin H. Rosenbaum William C. Crox dale Walter B. Baston James P. Wall Frank Kelly James Gibson Frank R. Smith and others. What has become of the old fashioned actress whose diamonds were stolen.
In a neighborhood interview, Annie the suffragist explains how local women influence ward politics through voting. She notes men often follow wives, and recalls last fall when they helped defeat a judge candidate. The dialogue mentions liquor interests, women’s courage to vote, and dreams of leadership roles for Tim and future police chiefs.
The Item explains that salt raises blood salt levels beyond what nature requires, triggering thirst. Salt is necessary in limited amounts but excess causes discomfort, prompting the body to draw in more water to restore balance.
At the Empire today the Lubin drama Money, Money, Money stars Joseph Kaufman and Ethel Clm in a tense tale of jealousy and destiny. Also shown are An Artful Artist with Billie Reeves, The Mystery of Dead Man's Isle, Car toons on the Beach, and the three act Selig feature Néath Calvary's Shadow with Fritzi Brunette and Wheeler Oakman. Admission five and ten cents with children five.
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