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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1915

Page

2

Abrams Betrayed by Whisky Bottle in Police Court

The article reports a courtroom scene where Abrams is accused of selling liquor to an undercover officer. Abrams denies the charge and presents witnesses. Other cases involve Ellen Forbes, Henry Dixon, and officers in a disorderly and intoxication docket with fines and bonds.

Albert Jolice Abrams Henry Ellen Mary Jane Massey Pa Curry C James A Goff Harry Puckett W. J. Ross, Jr J. Ladow Harry Yn

Bethlehem Steel Passes the 300 Mark in War Time Rise

Bethlehem Steel stock rose to 301 in New York as of August 5 marking a 269 point gain since the war began. The shares, issued in 1904, have seen sharp activity with an 11 point uptick from the prior high, and a 50 point weekly gain amid speculation over wartime profits.

Bethlehem Steel New York Bethlehem Steel Corporation Betheleem Steel Continental Can Allis-Chalmers Southern Pacific Rock Island St. Paul Canadian Pacific Reading Kansas Texas Ptd American Smelting American Sugar American Tel, & Tel American Tobacco Atchison Atlantic Coast Line Baltimore & Ohio Brooklyn Rapid Transit Chesapeake & Ohio Chi, Mil,& St. Paul Chi, R. I. & Pacific Consolidated Gas Erie General Motors Great Northern, Pfd Kansas City Southern Louisville & Nashville Liggett & Meyers Lorillard Co Maxwell Motor Co Mexican Petroleum Kans. &Texas National Lead Texas,Co Union Pacific United States Rubber United States Steel United States Steel Pfd Virginia-Caro, Chem Western Union Crucible Steel

Funeral notice for Ellen Malin Marston in Milwaukee

Ellen Malin Marston widow of Charles A. Marston, Milwaukee, died August 3 1915. Funeral services from the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception with requiem mass tomorrow at 10 o'clock. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.

Milwaukee Ellen Malin Charles A. Marston the Immaculate Conception Molia

Farewell reception for Dr. Oscar Nelson before China mission

Friends plan a farewell for Dr. Oscar Nelson of 20 North Ann Street next Tuesday in the M C Tea Room. A committee including Dr. Toxey Haas Carl Morton and Alex Howard will meet tonight to organize after the event. Nelson a Vanderbilt graduate and former basketball captain is bound for Hanchow China with his Tennessee bride.

Oscar Nelson G. R. Nelson North Ann Street China M. C Toxey Haas Carl Morton Alex Howard Neilson Vanderbilt University Vanderbilt Mobile Methodist Church Hanchow Tennessee Nashville

Visitors from many places gather at Battle House

A list of guests visiting Mobile includes residents and travelers from Alabama Mississippi Louisiana and Georgia. Names such as J M Chandler J W Turner and H Stevens are noted along with towns including Montgomery Bay Minette Jackson ville and New Orleans. A Dauphin Way Baptist pastor Guy Hurlbutt travels to visit his parents in Zandels at Baldwin County Alabama.

J. M Andler Lesery Ja Todd Atlan Genk A. Hallork Irvington Ala J. Smith Laurel Miss J. W. Tu Turnipseed Mike Cohen Makee Wis H. Greer J. Mulvey Meridian H. T. Higginbotham F. A. Atkins New Orleans la. Bienville B. W. Beard Rounsville J. R.ey Baton Rouge T. B. Wahley Prendergast Jack Belmont Jacksonville Ohn J. Thornhill Grand Bay

Brewer Grants Respite to an Aged Confederate

Governor Brewer has granted a thirty day respite to BE L Taber an elderly Confederate veteran sentenced to death for the murder of his daughter in law The stay allows time for review of the case and there is belief the sentence may be commuted to life imprisonment Taber son appealed to the governor indicating sympathy for those who served the Confederacy

Taber

Mobile Grocer Faces Black Hand Letter Dilemma

South Royal street grocer Thomas Corso receives a black hand threat demanding 600 to be placed under a bridge but lacks details and funds. Police view the note as a potential joke. Corso prefers safety over coercion and questions the threat's point. Deputy Sheriff Oberhaus later reports arrests of Mary White and Agnes Ward on separate warrants.

Thomas Corso South Royal Street Thomas Oberhaus Mary White Agnes Ward Inferior Criminal Court Susie White

Sweet Dreams Ad Promises Big Drugstores Hand In Offer

An old advertisement touts Sweet Dreams as a superior product with combined virtues. It urges readers to order now as mosquitoes invade homes and implies druggists will push the bottle with a friendly smile.

Adyv

Shipping list of ships and routes from Hieronymus Docks

A catalog of vessels including steamships and schooners with origins and destinations such as Ponce to Porto Rico Line, Huron New York to Mallory, Corinto Porto Cortez to United Fruit, and other ships from Nor, Br, Am, and Sp routes. Mentions Pier 2 through Pier 7, Quarantine, and firms Olinger & Bruce and Mallory.

Ie Os Ooners, Olinger & Bruce Peas Olinger & Bruce Doc Hieronymus Docks Barrentines Ponce New Orleans Porto Rico Huron New York Mallory Steamship Company Corinto Porto Cortez United Fruit 3 Steamship Stored Nor Pela Munson Steamship Company C. D.els N Bay Cuba Albert D. Mills Padre Glenesk Havre France Evadne Manati Dora Allison Progreso Mexico San Marcos Mallory Steamship Co Malinche Munson Line

New Orleans and New York Cotton Markets Report

Cotton markets across New Orleans and New York show steady to firm prices with active trading early, aided by Liverpool strength and western rains. Prices advance in New York futures, while spot cotton remains steady. reports of rainfall and drought concerns shape intraday moves.

Eacvcescce New Orleans Atlantics Texas Liverpool New York Wall Street

Funeral notices for Mrs S Flanagan and Mrs M H Nichols

Funeral of Mrs Sarahnagan held from 555 Spring Hill Avenue and St Marys Church with requiem mass. Interment in Catholic cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Mrs M H Nichols dies at Inge Bondurant Sanitarium after weeks of illness. Mobille native, daughter of John Hines, survived by infant son and sisters Binnie and Mamie Hines.

S. Flanagan Sarahnagan Larry Campbell Spring Hill Avenue Thomas Finch John Clasby T. T. Palmer John McAndrew George Morgan 8. C. Jackson M. H. Nichols Mabel Hines Nichols Charles Nichols Inge-Bondurant Sanitorium Mobile John Hines Binnie Mamie Hines

Turpentine and Drug Records Highlight Savannah News

Turpentine firms report receipts of 669 casks and resin drums totaling 1 912 barrels while druggists file alcohol sale records under the July 1 prohibition. William Barker is charged with assault and battery against Daisy Williams. George Gambrell detained with a dozen beers found near Adams and Jackson.

Savannah Drugg William Barker Lee Soles Charlotte Glacer Daisy Willams Barker Inferior Criminal Court George Gambrell Adams Street Jackson McGinnis Gambrell Bond

British Steamer Glencliffe Shifts Dock To Complete Lumber Load

The Glencliffe to load war ties and lumber for Hunter-Benn Co shifted from the N. O., M. & C. dock to the city wharf yesterday. Vessels San Marcos Huron Fort Gaines Alm Bodo Storfond Malinche also appear in harbor traffic with fumigation and cargo operations.

Glencliffe Hunter-Benn Company N. O City K:t Mobile Toe Saothernoon Cargo Towers, Inc Glasgow Scotland Alm Caribbean & Ship Company Fort Morgan Pier 3 Porto Cortez Hond Bodo Mallorga Company San Marcos Sand Key Key West Huron Fort Gaines United Fruit Company Belize Stann Creek Livingston Porto Barrios Guatemala Orr-Laubenheimer Company Munson Steamship Company Storfond Pensacola New Orleans

City Brevities Lawsuits Filed In Court Dockets

J W Gould sues J J Feore for 296.15 on open account in law and equity court. Swift and Co sues Thomas Schreiner for 106.63 on balance due promissory note dated January 24 1914. Jeff Ruffin reports horse theft from his pasture at Owen and Davis avenues to police.

J. W. Gould Law and Equity J. J. Feore Swift & Co Thomas Schreiner Jeff Ruffin Owen and Davis Avenue

Man Hurt When Thrown From City Wagon

Luther Carr color ed was injured Thursday when a horse pulling a sewer department wagon spooked crossing the L N tracks at Commerce and St Louis streets. Carr, riding in the rear, required a physician's care. In federal court W R Scroggins of Flomaton filed for bankruptcy with liabilities 6297 and assets 14335. adjudicated bankrupt. A $22.50 libellant decree was issued in Gathon Scott vs Blue Rock launch. sale confirmed.

Luther Carr Sanitary Sewer Department Commerce St. Louis Carr U. S. District Court United States District Court W. R. Scroggins Flomaton R. T. Ervin Toulmin Gathon Scott Blue Rock, Jr

Fire damages roof at Mamie Burgess home

A fire reported just after 1 pm at Cedar and Tennessee streets damaged the roof of Miss Mamie Burgess’s house. Firefighters arrived by telephone call and quickly controlled the blaze with limited damage to the structure.

Cedar Tennessee Mamie Burgess

Bank Robber Releases Hero from Vault Rescue

A bank robbery ends with a robber freeing a captive from a vault just in time to save a life. The lone robber escaped and authorities search for the suspect.

Bank of Oe

Weather Forecast Notes Varying Conditions Across Regions

Weather conditions show fair weather in most areas under a gentle temperature pattern. The east gulf coast and south Atlantic states experience rainfall with a low barometer signaling a potential change. Mobile tonight expected to remain fair with little shift in pressure.

East Gulf Coast South Atlantic States Mobile

Regret to Norway and Sinking Error Stated

A London report says regret and willingness to pay damages over the sinking of the Minerva. The Minerva, a 2418 ton vessel owned by Jacobson & Sons of Christiana, was sunk near Shields while en route to Christiana. crew landed at Newcastle.

Norway London Reuter Christiana Minerava Shields Newcastle Eng Minerva Jacobson & Sons of

President Wilson Faces Rain on Planned Early Golf Trip

President Wilson rose before six in Cornish New Hampshire to work in his study and planned an early golf game at Woodstock Vermont but rain stopped the outing. He reads correspondence after breakfast and notes that Mrs Wilson will have been dead four years tomorrow with flowers to be placed on her grave at Myrtle Hill cemetery in Rome Georgia.

Cornish N. H Wilson Woodstock Myrtle Hill Cemetery Rome

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Y.M. G.A Brewer Cere Winona U. 8 Glencliffe Ses Carolina Eb, de Perez Span Kylemhoff Sree Ae Pansaenees James W. Paul, Jr Mount Hope M. A. Achorn Hildegard Na U Guport Brazil New West Indies Vessels Mobile United Kingdom West Indies Whea Close Kanennas von Lee Eeeseees Chicago Apie Tem Kohorn & Wood N. Royal St Taree Te Vaabe Aan van Antwerp Drug Corporation Mobile Drug Company Marine News Albert Ashenberger U. S. Marine Kentucky THE American Tobacco Company
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