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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1914

Page

10

Stock market dullness noted as exchange girds for reopening

New York reports the dullest Saturday in the financial district since the exchange closed three weeks ago. Trading has been confined to the clearing house at July 30 prices with buyers and sellers urged to file updated lists by Monday. Foreign markets show mixed activity as the Paris bourse opens while the London stock exchange remains uncertain.

International News Srvice New York Financial District Stock Exchange Exchange London Stock Exchange Canadian Pacific Union Pacific Steel Paris London Comny

Tug With Pumps Salvages Packet

The tug Independent of the Risso Towboat Company pumped out the river steamer Sunny South after it sprang a leak and settled in three feet of water. It will be floated by Monday and hauled out for dry dock.

Risso Sunny South Thoraa Munson Steamship Line New Orleans Munson Pier Havana Cuba Crathens Kioss Seeberg Steamship Line Montego Bay Kingston Port Au France Haiti Fort Morgan Olsvik United Firlt Wolf Cox Atlantic and Mexican Gulf Steamship Company Progreso Mexico Mobile Liverpool England United Fruit Company Belvernon Puerto Ortez Hon Brighton Port C. R Colombia Puerto Cortez Hubbard-te- Steamship Company Co‘United Fruit Company

Aid for South America Asked by John Barrett

The Pan American Union led by John Barrett urged U S business men to aid South America in war hit times. Barrett warned that European imports are cut off and loans and ships are needed to prevent disaster and support both regions. He emphasized rapid action without price increases and highlighted opportunities for U S banks and exporters.

South America John Barrett Pan-American Union United States Barrett Mr. Barrett Latin-American Republic Europe Therselves Congress

Real Estate Transfers Filed in Probate Court This Week

The probate court records a week's worth of real estate transfers headed by Ella H. Mechem and others to Ray Palmke for 2000 dollars. Numerous parcels change hands among individuals and companies including Gulf Way addition to Grand Haven, Portersville, Mobile Heights, and multiple tracts in McVoy and Lafargue areas. The list names buyers, sellers, and property bounds, with prices ranging from one dollar to several thousand dollars. A final note mentions a watchdog either sleeping or seeing much that isn’t there.

Ella .H. “Mechem Ray Palmke South Investment and Development Company M. H. van Benschoten Gulf Way Grand Hay H. N. Beillement Geo. S. Leatherbury, Jr Portersville W. K. Syson Bart B. Chamberlain McVoy Mabel J. Thayer Mae Birth Thomas Tully Brannan

Disturbance at Chambers Bar Leads to Arrests

City officers aided county police to quell a disturbance at Chambers bar opposite the county jail. Deputy J H McKenzie and several relatives were arrested for disorderly conduct after he says the Pierces stabbed him while trying to separate his brother Harry from Louis Adams. The case goes to the recorder's court Monday.

Oficer Sheets Chambers J H. McKenzie McKenzie Clay Pierce Meckenzie Harry Pierce Lawrence Pierce Louis Adams Frank Tee McKennzie Pierces Alfred Recorders Court

Citrus Belts a Revelation

George R B McKenzie of Yeend Potter Company praises Mobile county citrus growth. He notes Grand Bay land transformed from pine woods to satsumas pecans and grapes, with Griffin Bros nursery supplying 150 acres of stock and 50 to 100 workers. He cites rapid tree fruiting and widespread improvements at Irvington Theodore and St Elmo, saying the experimental stage is over for satsumas and pecans.

George RB. McKenzie Yeend Potter Company Citrus Bell Mobile County Mr. McKenzie Grand Bay Mobile Griffin Bros. Nursery Satsumas Irvington Theodore St. Elmo Anda

Germany asks that the real truth be given to the world

A German embassy message from Berlin dated August 22 says Germany is cut off from the world and cannot send or receive news. It states the empire cannot defend itself against hostile press falsehoods and will rely on deeds, asking the world to disseminate the real truth. Signed by Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg.

Germany Washington Berlin von ‘Bethmann-Hollweg

Funeral Held for H A O Connell and Rites for James Sanders

Funeral services for Henry Alvin OConnell were held at his sister's home and St Marys Church with a requiem mass. Pallbearers were William Priester Jim Doyle James Cox James OConnell K McQuillin and D Merritt. Interment in Catholic Cemetery followed by flowers. James B Sanders of Prichard died in a local infirmary. His remains were prepared by Roche Burke and will be sent to Quitman Mississippi for interment Sunday at 11 AM.

Henry Alvin O'Connell Walter McKean Dauphin Mohawk St. Mary’s Church Father Lauzon Father McGowin Messrs William Priester Jim Doyle James Cox James O’connell K. McQuillin D. Merritt James B. Sanders Prichard Sanders Roche & Burke Undertaking Co Quitman Miss

Harris and Connick Funeral Notices for August 21, 1914

Harris Lewis dies at 10 a m August 21 1914. Funeral from 203 North Conception Street Sunday afternoon at 4 o clock and Trinity Church at 4 30 interment Magnolia Cemetery. Connick James dies August 21 1914 at 3 pm. Funeral from 405 Augusta Street Sunday afternoon at 1 o clock and St Vincent s Church at 1 30 interment Catholic Cemetery.

Connick James Connick Augusta Street St. Vincent’s Church

Woman Declares Stand Without Reason or Debate

A brief unsigned note quotes a woman asserting her stance as unwavering and not requiring justification or discussion. The piece emphasizes her resolve over context or arguments.

For Sale or Exchange for Smaller Property in Mobile

Multiple real estate ads describe options from a sixteen room two story brick house on State Street to smaller homes on Center Street Savannah Street Basil Street and Basil Street listings. Payment terms include cash down and monthly installments with prices from 650 to 15000 dollars and loans up to first mortgages. Contact JOSEPH ESPALLA JR & CO for details at 102 N Royal St.

State Street Joseph Espalla Mobile City Rest Io Suit Joseph Espalla, JR. & CO Center St Ryland Lane Savannah St Chatham St Lawrence Georgia St Basil St Locust St N. Royal ST

Senate approves bill to buy silver for market support

The Smoot bill authorizing the secretary of the treasury to buy 4,000,000 ounces of silver from American mines passed the Senate 39 to 11. The aim is to create a market for silver to offset abroad demand losses from the European war and keep American mines open.

Washington Smoot Secretary of the Treasury Senate

Burgess and Miss Howard Wed After Coast Trip

Henry L. Burgess and Miss Nelly Howard, members of an excursion party from Mobile, married by Judge B Chaplin after stopping at Gispert to obtain a license. They returned Friday to surprise friends, with Burgess employed in the stereotyping department of the item and Mrs Howard daughter of Mrs WM Howare. They reside at 358 Maryland Street.

Henry L. Burgess Nelly Howard Mobile Louisville & Nashville Gispert Haplin The Item Wm.howare Burgers Maryland Street

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North American Expert Grain Association John Hassett Moore Max May Foreign Exchange Department Guaranty Trust Company May Mr. May Irvington Land Company W. ©. Bevill Samuel Toles Locke Government Street J. L. Locke W. G. Bevill Grover A. Taylor William J. Norville Henry Bright Louis Mesiegor Thomas K. Pratt Josephee, Tyrrell South Augusta Marine John le Locke Hattie TL Jenks Charles Williams K. H. Bixler, Jr M. and S. Second Lafargue Oscar E. Jones Mary M. McKenzie Towle Margaret Joyce Emma A. Wimberly East Lawrence Church Ambrose Parker Charles G. Ollinger Rufus Hill Irvington Development Company Julia McDade City of Mobile Washington Avenue Hurtel Street Eugene Dykes C. H. Dees Fred E. West Robert P. Pope E. H. Bixler Delle Lake Andrew Strauss Charley Hall Strauss Cedar Grove New South Land Company Ella Bradford Nellie M. Whiting Luelia ‘Foster Boa Cannon Emma A Jen Charles Schonfield Secion J. A. Craven Rn. Bryant Mary McN. Fenollosa Allan Chester Monterey Hamilton Street Hertha Thomas T. W. Thorson Wm. P. Cothran F. IT Marian E. Owens Buscombe Tract H. A. O'Connell Bauer Will Houston Heights Houston, Texas Frank Bryan City Bank Bell Ala N. L. Vickers Real Estate St. Michael St West Side Marine New Jersey St N. E Cedar Monroe Sts Corner Conception and Gavanzas St Old Shell Road Garnett Ave E. Garnett Ave Shell Road Old Shells Road Morrill & Lyons ST. Francis E. E. Posey Agent van Antwerp Bldg Chas. R. G. Schimpf City Bank Building Norville Sros Soth St. Francis St Phonea Realty Owner James K. Glennon South Georgia Avenue Selma St North Reed Avenue South Reed Avenue West Georgia—avenue South Dauphin Street Fourth Street Whistler Edward M. Bailey Dauphin ST Bell Phone Home Phone Satsuma Depot M. T Baldwin County C. S. Woods Loxley, Ala Title Insurance Title Insurance Company
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