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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1916

Page

5

Lights Installed in New Territory Area

Mayor Pat J. Lyons told the City Commission on Tuesday that the new area in the Government street loop district now has city lights. Installation has taken about two weeks with lights placed at multiple intersections including Houston and Government, Government and Fulton, and Dauphin and Carlin among others. The commission approved the mayor’s action.

Pat J. Lyons City Commission Government Street Loop Houston Government Fulton Cherokee Rickardy Carlin Avenue Groeschner Hunter Anduston Conti Dauphin Hannan Avenue McGill McGill Avenue van Heuvel Carlin No. 1300 Kenneth Old Shell Road Semmes Avenue Monterey Street

Protest Over Sinking of Russian Hospital Ship Portugal

Petrograd reports the Russian government sent notes to neutral powers protesting the alleged torpedoing of the hospital ship Portugal. Duma president Rodzianko urged bringing the outrage to all parliaments as the ship bore Red Cross marks and carried those aiding war victims. The council of the empire adopted a resolution denouncing the act.

Petrograd London Portugal Germany Austria-Hungary Turkey Duma Council of the Empire Michael Vladimirovitch Rodzianko M. Yordanoff

Eloquent Sermon by Father Biever at St. Vincent’s

Father Biever delivered a Monday night sermon at St. Vincent’s Catholic church calling the Catholic Church the One True Church of Jesus Christ. He quoted tributes from pan-Catholics and highlighted the church’s 1900 year history and global reach. Tuesday’s speaker Father McCreary will discuss the Immaculate Virgin Mother of Jesus Christ. Public invited to all services.

Father Biever St. Vincent’s Catholic Church Father Bievier William Winter Father McCreary

City retires $20,000 in refunding bonds in 1916

The Mobile City Commission announced the retirement of $20,000 in refunding bonds. The resolution authorizes retiring bonds 501, 502, 1718, 1719, and 1720 totaling 5,000 at par with 1 percent premium and accrued interest, effective March 31, 1916. Bonds 1834 to 1848 totaling 15,000 will be paid off April 1, 1916 at par with 2.5 percent premium.

City Commission Lyons Board of Commissioners City of Mobile

Supreme Court rules creditors priority in partner failures

Washington April 4 The supreme court held that when a partnership fails and its members fail individually the individual creditors of a member have priority over the partnership creditors in asset distribution. The ruling arose from the failure of William Gray & Sons of Philadelphia and its three partners.

Washington The Supreme Court William Gray & Sons Philadelphia

Mississippi House Approves Capitol Restoration Funds

Jackson April 4 The lower house of the Mississippi legislature voted favorably on an omnibus bill section granting 125 600 dollars to restore the old capitol building in Jackson following late night debate.

Jackson, Miss Mississippi

New Orleans and New York Cotton Markets Reported Mixed

Cotton prices showed slight gains in New Orleans with spot sales helping steady the market while New York opened steady amid weaker cables. May to October futures fluctuated with modest gains and spot demand cited from New Orleans. Additional notes cover Liverpool spot levels and a broad list of U.S. industrial stocks and a quiet fruit market in New Orleans.

New York New Orleans Liverpool Sily Seo Reses Cf

VESSELS IN PORT AND REPAIR LISTINGS AT DHAUPHIN

A varied harbor ledger lists vessels in port and dock activities. Ships such as Blanchie H. King Oscar G. Flora A. Kimball three Marys Edna V. Pickels Mary C. Hale Clara E. Randall Gypsum Empress Philip Brooks Bessie Whiting Beatrice and many others appear with their statuses. The document details repairs, loading, unloading and docking work by Olinger Bruce Docks and Gulf Dry Docks along with associated lines and facilities in the Mobile area.

Blanchie H. King Oscar G Flora A. Kimball Edna V. Pickels Mary C. Hale Clara E. Randall Philip Brooks Bessie Whiting Beatrice Persis A. Colwell Springfield Corinthia Dilla Camelia May Page Fannie Prescott Phineas W. Sprague Goldfelf Albert D. Mills

Cotton Seed Oil Market Closes Easier in New York

The cotton seed oil market in New York closed easier on April 4 with spot at 10.35 bid and mixed futures prices across months from April to November. Total sales reached 7,400 barrels.

New York

New York and Chicago Market Reports April 4

New York dairy and egg prices and receipts listed with creamery and cheese figures and live poultry notes. Chicago hog cattle and sheep quotes show ranges, with hogs at 9.20 to 9.80 and sheep weaker at 8.25 to 11.20, reflecting active markets.

New York Wisconsin Chicago

Turpentine and Rosin Markets in Savannah Prices Advance

In Savannah on April 4 turpentine firm 491 2c and rosin firm with 129 casks sold none, 514 barrels received, 1 907 shipped, stock 70 571. Prices quoted include B 4.55 and WW 5.50, with broader price ladder up to M 5.10 and N 5.25. Wall Street opens with gains across specialties led by war shares.

Savannah Wall Street Review New York

Recorder Court Brings Burglary and Prohibition Cases

Horace Williams and Ira Tucker faced arraignment for burglary before Recorder Edington with cases reset for April 5. Several defendants received fines, bonds, or continuances for violations including gambling, intoxication, skating ordinance, and assault with a taser, with penalties ranging from small fines to 60 days hard labor.

Horace Williams Ira Tucker Edington Eddie Smith Howard Wright Robert Mason John Jackson Joe Antone H. E. Busby Mary Consasey C. C. McMillan Charlie Shaw Wilson Littlefield Henrietta Leonard Farren Mary Banes Lillian Gates Herbert Fleming E. J. Hunter W. L. Watkins Goodie Slater Robert Boykin Henry Johnson Joe DeGrue John Kuntz

Funeral for James J. McAndrew Held at Home and Church

The funeral for James J. McAndrew was held Tuesday morning at 9:30 at the family home on Garnet Avenue and at 10 o'clock at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Rev. Father Eaton led services at both locations, with Rev. Father McGowan conducting the grave rites at the Catholic cemetery. The ceremony was large, with flowers adorning the cemetery. Pallbearers included J. G. Terrell, John Tuite, J. H. Laws, J. S. Williams, Green, and M. L. Camp.

James J. McAndrew Garnet, Avenue St. Mary's Catholic Church Father Eaton Father McGowan J. G. Terrell John Tuite J. H. Laws J.S. Willams Green M.L. Camp

Steamships and schooners listed with ports and cargos

Balencia Balencia Br Liverpool to lead zinc ore April 9. Lydie Br Australia. Verona Nor United Fruit Co April 5. Alp Dan Munson Line Corinto Nor United Fruit Co April 7. Rebecca R Douglass Am 399 Ladd Mercedes to master. Carrie A Lane Am 708 Marath Martinique. Josephine Am 342 Magee New York. Wandman Br McDade Havana Moraques Lumber Co. Emma 8 Lord Am Moraques Lumber Co. Irma Bentley Br Moraques Lumber Co.

Balencia Liverpool Lydie Australia Verona Nor United Fruit Company Alp Dan Munson Line Corinto Rebecca R. Douglass Ladd Mercedes Carrie A. Lane Marath Martinique

High Grade Stock Pays For Utah Ranchers In 1915

Two Utah ranchers sent steers to the same market under forest range permits. One improved his herd with high grade cows and bulls, the other did not. The high grade stock brought $40 more per head, illustrating the benefit of better breeding for range lands and cattle markets.

Washington Utah National Forest Department of Agriculture Hayden National Forest Colorado Wyoming National Forest Omaha Madison Forrest Montana Beaverhead Forest

Sail of Clara A Phinney Sold to Spanish Company

Announcement Monday night announced the sale of the American schooner Clara A Phinney 480 tons formerly owned by Robert Bush and others to Jose Tayas Sons Company of Barcelona Spain. The Phinney will hoist the Spanish flag and sail from New Orleans as San Fest. Built in 1912 by Kelly Spear for Captain J J Feore the vessel has visited this port for three years.

Clara A. Phinney Robert Bush Jose Tayas Sons’ Company Barcelona Spain Phinney New Orleans Kelly- Spear Company J. J. Feore

Sailor Bets Shackleton Reached South Pole Claim

Dunedin April 4 The Aurora's first officer J R Stenhouse said Shackleton may have reached the pole while depot laying party pushed as far south as possible. He cautioned the team could still fall short and return unfinished.

Shackleton South Pole Dunedin N. Z J. R. Stenhouse Ross Sea Ernest Shackerton

Expert Educator May Advise Commissioners

It is reported Mobile's school commissioners will invite Professor Juss of Auburn to reorganize the school system along modern lines with an appropriation of 2000 dollars. Prof Juss awaits advice from President Thatch before deciding. The plan aims to update the district's educational structure.

Mobile Juss Auburn Thatch

Law and Equity Court Transacts Monday in Mobile

Court notes show several dismissals with costs, defaults, and motions in various cases. Damages awarded in two actions. several pleas sustained or overruled. one attachment quashed on bond requirement. physician appointment ordered for examination.

Law and Equity Court Safford Berney A. Tonsmeire J. O. Acree G. L. Vautrot Alabama Auto Company J. L. Coleman Martin Taylor Company J. O. Muscat J. Co. Bisinet Jesse Hudson Southern Railway Company Weinacker Ice and Fuel Company Mobile Light and Railroad Company B. J. Williams Richard Morris Fred Goslin W. E. Bryant Hieronymus Bros Pp. J. Gallagher A. J. Spencer M. H. Reed L. Keller W. R. Jackson Frank Ryder City of Mobile

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