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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1913
Page
6
A collage of quirky notes cites a Princeton professor teaching congress to knit, rainfall in Texas vs Mobile records, dances called the mustard flutter, Thaw burning poetry, chickens raised in lieu of lamb-skinning, Mrs. Pankhurst sailing October 11, and Mobile’s Panama Celebration next month, with side jabs at straw hats, cures for cancer, beard forecasts, and fashion tastes in New Orleans.
The American Kennel Club decides that dog show judges will not be compelled to hold licenses like the dogs they judge. This ruling removes licensing requirements for judges overseeing conformation and performance events.
A celebrated naturalist asserts that an influx of rare birds is observable in New York state. The examples cited include Thaw and Sulzer as indicative of broader migratory or seasonal patterns.
A group of women completed a river crossing of the Potomac in a bold display. The scene evoked echoes of George Washington and implied high regard for the daring feat.
General Otis of the Los Angeles Times and Mayor Woodward of Atlanta contend for the bomb-receiving title with Otis holding a slight edge as the report closes.
A quart of onions spilled in Herald Square New York snarling traffic on Broadway for over ten minutes. The incident disrupted commuters and drew curious bystanders as locals described the odd mess and its cheap, common origins.
The remark cites Thomas A. Edison famous for long hours and argues that a two week vacation ending in serious illness shows the dangers of loafing. The quote reflects concerns about productivity and work discipline.
A Chicago fireman who alerted a blaze to amuse his mother in law earns sympathy after the stunt, which many thought could have justified arson to pull the alarm.
The Mexican foreign minister Fredrico Gamboa faces a dispute over exporting typewriters just as restrictions tie weapons. The remark suggests the machines are essential tools in his political conflict.
The warden of the Ohio state penitentiary introduces an inmate orchestra to aid reform. He believes music will influence prisoners toward improved conduct and character during confinement.
A New York supreme court justice stated that merely being intoxicated from time to time does not necessarily prevent a man from attending to his business. The writer urges that the liquor faithful should fund a memorial honoring this decision.
Dr. Blue of the Public Health Service urges women to sew up slit skirts or risk illness claiming women catch cold from exposed legs. The speaker notes a protective guard against cold may exist, though the suggestion is met with polite doubt.
A letter from General Nelson A. Miles received at Wasa omits whether he remains aboard the ship, as he investigates war conditions in Bulgaria. The missive raises questions about his current status and activities.
Raoul Dero, son of the murdered president, is said to lead one rebel faction in the fight to overthrow Huerta, with Mexican finances backing the opposition and the capital in turmoil.
The Times-Democrat reports heavy civil term damage suits against railroads and public service corporations in Hinds county. The Laurel Daily Argus notes nearly one million dollars in claims in Laurel and Jones County. The Item questions why Mobile sees none, urging Mississippi to explain the surge and its impact on regional rail operations across Alabama and neighboring states.
The New Orleans States editor defends aging over youth praising old age. It argues life remains rewarding at any stage and that maturity brings mellowed heart and seasoned wisdom, with memory storing countless joys.
A London Telegraph quote praises modern young men for being serious sensible and sober versus the flamboyant champagne charlies of the sixties. The writer notes they do not drink ogle less handsome yet nicotine use remains and asserts they are better partners and friends to women.
The Memphis News-Scimitar notes Representative Sisson of Mississippi questions the currency bill citing secret caucus methods. It argues merits of the bill should decide votes, not procedural tactics. The piece asks if Sisson has substantive concerns beyond procedural objections.
The Geiger Times reports Dr John W Stagg praising a rare skill and notes the governor accomplished the feat this week in the capital. The Sheffield Standard echoes the bold demonstration described as notable.
A witty exchange about starting a daily paper. The Decatur Advertiser comments that a man’s ventures rise and fade like vapour. The Montgomery Advertiser quips that the field is crowded yet another paper is still seen as preferable.
Commissioner Weatherly of Birmingham issues a proclamation calling in all straw hats via ag rhe. If weather worsens as in the last day or two, straw hats may voluntarily retire. Tuscaloosa Times Gazette reports the measure amid unsettled conditions.
In a London Hatton Garden office, Fred Elborough plots to seize a hidden diamond Mason hid before dying. He reunites with his wife Elsie, who works as Stengel’s secretary. She reveals her new poverty and their hopes for honest work as Elborough contemplates one last crime.
The piece argues San Francisco’s Call marks a shift toward larger papers and fewer dailies as technology and organization enable afternoon editions to deliver news swiftly. It notes struggles of morning papers in multiple cities, predicting smaller, cheaper formats focused on resumés and literary reviews.
The United Confederate Veterans and the Sons of Veterans near Roanoke discuss admitting the Sons to full membership or consolidating the groups. At the Roanoke reunion plans will be made to resolve the issue. Pickett camp in Richmond already admits sons with floor privileges, and the Sons favor past commanders gaining voting rights while opposing a plan that would outvote veterans.
A business caller learns his clerk is married and has just returned from prison. He is told to check a hidden crevice behind a wall where a burglar’s diamond was hidden. The thief’s message reaches the office and the thief’s wife reveals the stone’s location. Stengel vows to help the husband secure a job and delays pursue of the case. Elsie and Fred celebrate his return.
Heavy debate over the new tariff's impact on American markets. Chauncey Depew warns of rising imports from Europe while Louisiana anticipates losses in sugarcane but shifts to corn, rice, cotton, and fruit. Prospects center on compensation from other crops and regional economic adjustment.
The New York Tribune notes plans for a Straits of Dover tunnel with two tubes including one for automobiles. It reports French support and English military objections, suggesting safety measures and possible mine counterarguments, while praising motor pace and road improvements by car makers.
A conductor on a crowded outgoing streetcar wakes a sleeping passenger. The man protests that he is not asleep, joking about his cry and the ladies standing. The judge notes the humorous exchange as the car moves on.
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