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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1915
Page
2
At a January meeting United States Steel officials chose to pay a dividend rather than cut wages. Gary, chairman, stated common dividends would be paid despite wage reductions, though management regretted the decision and hoped to continue dividend payments.
The Vienna Fremdenblatt reports hostility in Austrian press toward the United States over Germany's note to Washington. Officials say responding to Germany's remonstrance will be difficult and national mood remains disappointed for a long time.
The company faced a choice between passing the dividend or cutting wages. Given the high cost of living, officials believed workers deserved their current pay. Shareholders approved reducing the directorate from twenty four to eighteen members at the meeting.
The March fire report shows 126 alarms with 428210 dollars property value and 216550 insurance. The city commission granted approval to purchase 50 acres on Clear Creek for the water shed and noted other license transfers and small claims.
Chicago April 20 The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company was placed in receivership in federal court as it admitted insolvency with obligations exceeding 50 million due May 1. Judge Carpenter named H. A. Mudge and Jacob Dickson as receivers amid creditor protection aims.
At a regular city commission meeting Mayor Pillans announced gifts of statuary from the Panama-Pacific International Exposition. Commissioner Lyons approved the gift with Schwarz absent. Pillans said architect George B. Rogers would select the pieces if needed and place the statues in public parks.
Willie Robinson, a Black porter of 206 Wilkinson Street, was arrested at 12:30 Tuesday morning for an incident with intent to murder. He allegedly cut Ruby Kennedy, a Black woman, in the neck with a razor. she received twelve stitches at City Hospital and was later sent home. Officers Conley and Jackson made the arrest.
A special Chamber of Commerce committee in Washington after two days of talks with officials from the state and commerce departments announced the United States faces the greatest opportunity for foreign trade development. It urged Congress to increase funding and discussed plans with Secretary Redfield. The panel includes business leaders from across the country.
R E Buchannon general agent of the Frisco lines in Memphis reports improving business in Memphis and across northern and southern Mississippi. He attributes warmer weather and a recovering South with more sawmills in operation and optimistic merchants.
Large turnout at the annual Home Economics Club meeting in the chamber of commerce. Officers elected for the coming year include Mrs James D Hagan as president and Mrs Julius Goldstein as first vice president.
Mobile excursion to New Orleans announced for Sunday by Passenger Agent H C Geron of the L L road. Mobile and New Orleans teams play in Crescent City as Spanish Fort summer resort opens. Train departs Mobile at 7 30 a m. round trip fare 2 60 with overstay option to Monday at 3 50.
Moderate temperatures for 36 hour shipments north east and west. Tombigbee river and branches will not change much next 24 hours. Generally sunshiny weather with warm southerly winds. High day temperatures reported in Chicago 84 St Louis 86 Louisville. Upper Mississippi valley and upper lake region see cool weather and a high barometer. Winnipeg shows freezing temperatures. Rain accompanies low pressure over the west gulf region. Albert Aschenberger local forecaster.
The American schooner James W Paul Jr arrived Sunday night from Progreso Mexico and discharged a full cargo of sisal hemp. It loaded corn flour and other grain and cleared the customs for the return voyage to Progreso Tuesday morning.
Irregular tendencies marked today's stock market start following yesterday's volatile close. Rock Island shared focus with an initial 4,000 share sale at 32 to 31, while Lehigh Valley led railways, gaining 1 to 3 points in copper and several specialties. The full list advanced later aided by higher metal prices.
Savannah, Ga April 20 Turpentine firm sales at 45 1 2c with 70 casks receipts and 207 casks. Rosin firm receipts 1 156 barrels. Price quotes show B 3.25 D 3.85 E 3.40 F 3.50 G H 8.60 I 3.65 K 3.80 M 4.15 WG 5.60 WW 5.70.
Liverpool spot remains steady with good middling at 6.16d and middling 5.80d. Sales reach 10,000 bales for speculation and export, receipts 33,000. Futures barely steady with May-June 5.65d and March-April 6.07d.
A large Harte Auditorium audience enjoyed Prof. A W Roper’s piano recital in the Young Men’s Christian Association building for the North Side Baptist Church fund. Roper, noted accompanist to Prof. EB Excell, impressed both new and returning listeners with a well arranged program and refined renditions. The strong attendance promises substantial church support.
Secretary Mort L. Bixler reports the Gulf Coast Fair plan boosts cooperation with surrounding counties. Jackson and Richton Mississippi and Citronelle Alabama have applied, with exhibits expected from Baldwin Clarke Washington Choctaw Sumter counties. Railroads and the U S Department of Agriculture aid have been promised.
Tuesday's cotton receipts show Train Lyons & Co. 19 bales F. M. Ladd & Co. 7 bales Touart & Quinn 3 bales Clarke-Davis Co. 3 bales R. P. Pope 6 bales.
Stavengeren captain Waston Lovak was arrested and docketed Tuesday by Officer William Drago for violating section one of the rat guard ordinance at the police station.
The trial centers on Roosevelt's influence in 1910 1912 party splits and control of a reform agenda. Defense argues Roosevelt championed honest government while outlining Barnes' Albany connections and press reach. Jury faces high stakes in a case about liberty and clean governance.
In circuit court Judge Samuel Browne hears state evidence against Carl Irwin on disbarment. Witnesses including David C. Jarvis, Samuel Esselman, Emma Esselman, and Effie Anderson recount attempts to induce suits for deaths and injuries tied to Elder-Dempster and a riverfront death. Jarvis claims partial payment of $6 from Irwin and efforts to recruit others for damage suits. Defense opens Tuesday with Charlies W. Tompkins leading for Irwin. Mo bile Bar Association prosecutes with N. R. Leigh and G. L. Smith.
Berlin reports conflicting views on German officers in Belgium. The Overseas Agency cites the National Tidende claiming discouragement, while official statements say otherwise. The military government supplies Belgian farmers with seed, oats, and expects repayment in the fall. Freiburg victims were buried at public expense, with city participation. Berlin schoolchildren sent condolences to Freiburg victims' families.
John McGrath, Colonel Roosevelt's private secretary, testified as the first witness about giving a statement to newspaper reporters at Oyster Bay. Ivins read a list of U S papers in which the statement appeared, underscoring widespread publication.
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