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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1916
Page
7
The report covers Cotton prices with December and January gains and spot levels in Texas, mixed weather impacts, and New York market activity. It notes rail and steel stocks mixed, sugar and oil companies moving, and grains reacting to weather and crop reports with close losses and gains across corn, wheat, oats, and hogs.
On August 7 the New Orleans cotton market slid as poor cables and Texas rains spurred selling. Active months declined early before late-morning support steadied and prices closed broadly steady with modest gains. In New York, rains in the Southwest triggered profit taking and a mixed session, with December and January futures fluctuating but ending near the day’s lower to mid-range.
Liverpool notes spot cotton weak with good middling at 8.65 and low middling 8.33 while sales reach 6 000 and receipts total 43 000. Futures show feverish moves with August through July-August contracts quoted from 8.45 down to 8.31 and half-point shifts.
Hogs receipts 26 000 firm with bulk at 9 25 to 9 95 light 9 65 to 10 10 mixed 9 15 to 10 15 heavy 9 60 to 10 12 1 2 ro ugh 9 00 to 9 15 pigs 7 90 to 9 50 Cattle receipts 14 000 firm native beef 6 75 to 10 40 stockers 5 00 to 7 85 cows and heifers 3 50 to 9 15 calves 8 75 to 12 25 Sheep receipts 18 090 steady wethers 6 75 to 8 35 ewes 7 50 to 11 50
Turpentine sales stand at 42 1 2 with receipts 365 while Rosin shows sales none and receipts 1 285. Bid quotes exist for multiple grades from B to K with ranges from 5 65 OD 5 65 to 6 60 6 50 and WG 6 50 WW 65.
Wheat prices weakened in Chicago trading as traders cited Liverpool doubts about Canadian grain rust damage. Early gains faded. September futures slipped to around 1.88 8 4 and December near 1.84 1 2, with losses broadening as selling persisted.
In Port listings show numerous vessels at various terminals loading and repairing. Ships and schooners from American, Russian, and Spanish flags work at Pier 3, Turner Terminals, and other docks, including Progreso Mexico, Grace Edward Genoa, Frieda East Africa, Arpillac New Orleans, Tarpon St Andrews Bay, and Alma at municipal wharf.
A compiled list shows multiple ships across the Atlantic mercantile network with cargoes and next-port notes. Entries include San Cristobal and Dorothy steamships loading lumber or awaiting August/late July arrivals, and vessels like Tarpon, Three Marys, Edna V. Pickles, Little, and Deveron sailing or due to ports in Cuba the Bahamas and Europe.
Residents testify about arrests and warrants, noting safeguards for action. Witnesses describe nighttime gatherings on sidewalks and suspicious activity near Conception Street, urging remedies and improved lighting to curb improper conduct.
Detective J W Murphy testified for the city police that a house on State street second east of Conception street showed no immoral conditions. He said the parked car near the house at night belonged to the resident's son in law and was used to fetch a doctor for the confined woman.
MacMahon describes two girls stopping men for solicitation and claims he followed one night and blew a whistle for help with no officer responding. Witnesses include pharmacist Wheyland refuting immorality charges and others detailing debris disputes and alleged rude treatment by Chief Van Liew during a controversial office ejection.
The American coastwise steamer Henry T. Scott arrived Sunday afternoon from New Orleans to the Bahamas Timber Company dock at Turner Terminals. She will load a lumber cargo for Cuban ports and is commanded by Captain Foulsen.
The American steamship Sabine of the Mallory line reached the harbor Sunday afternoon from New York via Tampa and Key West. She carried a large list of passengers and a heavy cargo of freight and will depart on her return voyage Tuesday morning at daylight.
The Norwegian steamship Fort Gaines loaded general cargo at M. and . fruit wharf then sailed for Belize B. H. shortly after 6 on Sunday morning. The United Fruit liner shifted from the dry docks to Pier 1 at 2 05 Saturday afternoon after a week of minor repairs.
The Tarpon of the St Andrews and Gulf Steam Ship Company arrives on schedule from Carrabelle Apalachicola and Pensacola Florida with numerous passengers and a heavy freight cargo. She will sail back tonight.
The tug Echoe of the Mobile Tow ing and Wrecking Company departed Sunday with the dismasted schooner City of Baltimore in tow bound for Port Arthur Texas. The schooner had already reached port a few days after the July 5 storm, previously towed in by the coast guard cutter Tallapoosa.
The steamer Louis Dolive reached port Sunday afternoon after a tug from Biloxi Mississippi. She tied up at the L and N wharf near the foot of Theatre street.
The Norwegian steamship Mount Vernon remains bound for the harbor after leaving Tela Honduras carrying bananas and chicle for United Fruit Company. The Belver Non is due Friday with a similar cargo for the same firm. Both ships’ freight will be handled by the Fruit Dispatch Company.
The schooner Lady Shea discharged her cargo of dyewood at Pier 6 this morning. The vessel arrived early last week and anchored opposite Government street. She is due to leave on her return trip later this week.
A communication from Mr. B. BB, inspector of the Eighth Lighthouse District, states that Knoll gas buoy No. 2 and Dixie buoy No. 2A at the Mobile bay entrance, previously reported extinguished, have been relighted.
Henry Klass announced the steamer Alma would depart Mobile for Tuscaloosa Demopolis and way landings Tuesday afternoon at 4 5 o'clock. The packet is being loaded and will continue to receive freight until Tuesday afternoon.
The American schooner Springfield arrived in port from the west coast of Italy this morning to load a cargo for J. M. Scott & Brothers.
The Norwegian bark Dora Lisboa under Anderson master arrived at Fort Morgan from Rio de Janeiro this afternoon and will load a lumber cargo in port after fumigation at the quarantine station there.
The weather bureau issues a shippers forecast for the next 24 to 36 hours with temperatures around 94 degrees in the north, east and west. Rivers show the Black Warrior rising and the Tombigbee falling over the next two days while the Alabama is expected to rise slowly.
An advertisement promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a standard remedy to drive out malaria and strengthen the body. It notes the formula contains pine and iron in a tasteless form and urges readers to take the familiar bottle.
MacMahon says the chief claimed an officer was sent and a man who claimed to answer the call was brought in. MacMahon insisted the man had not been at the place, and Chief Van Liew called him a liar.
Legal notice announces sale under a mortgage held by Mary B Owen on Philip L Muscat and Mary L Muscat. It lists the property in Mobile Alabama described by street lines and measurements, to be sold at public outcry August 15 1916 at noon, with assignee Birdie E Brown and attorneys Clarke & Brown. Also a separate ad offers auto service and a city sidewalk bid notice with dates and officials.
The National City Bank in Mobile Alabama announces closing its affairs and calls all note holders and creditors to present notes and claims for payment. President BH. Hughes signs the notice dated March 9 1916 with several publication dates listed.
Help wanted notices seek able bodied men under 36 who can read write and speak English and are citizens of the states. Apply to Recruiting Officer at 108 St Francis Street Mobile Alabama. Also a solicitor listing for a wholesale district at Commercial Printing Company 678 Michael Street and 716 Eed Ils Au.
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