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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1913
Page
9
The master and owner of the British steamship Mountby disavow debts contracted by the crew. James Tudor, master, signs for the Norwegian steamship Otta and likewise disclaims crew debts. H. Linchou een, master, is listed.
A reflective note describes attempts to stay upbeat despite low spirits and imperfect effort. The piece contrasts a cheerful stance with a hesitant mood and a pragmatic view of the work’s quality.
County engineer Fay McClure cites Richton clay gravel as substitute for washed gravel and chert on the Moffet road. He reports potential savings of about $8,000, enough to surface two more miles, with Jett Bros reducing hauling costs by 10 cents per yard.
The Supreme Court held that commercial agents providing financial standing info to a rating house in another state are subject to state occupation taxes. The ruling upholds Kentucky’s law taxing the occupation of attorneys who supply such information, clarifying interstate commerce limits.
Fragmented note warns about dangers of constipation and waste management in cryptic medical-legal style. It hints at bodily waste buildup and potential health risks while urging attention to digestion and cleansing.
The American steamer 2437 from Mallo Line sails to New York after loading passengers and goods. The Santia go from Mallory Line docks to load cross ties for New York. Karen of Munson line from Havana arrives in ballast and will cargo for Cuban ports. Midland from Bilder-Dempster arrives from La Paloma to load for Europe. Several other vessels including Skoda and Stranger, Mount Vernon, Doris M. Pickup, Waukiva I, Margaret G. Reuss, Alma, Teresa, CraTheus and Bangor are listed with cargo and destinations. A river packet and cotton cargoes also report arrivals and departures. A notice warns of light reduction at South Pass range and various charts and pilot references are cited.
Cotton futures in New Orleans rose 10 to 19 points amid favorable weather and a crop estimate around 13.669 million bales. Trading remained dull through the first half hour with declines in later quotes but overall a firmer tone as December and nearby months led gains. Officials note dull activity and expect government estimates to influence future moves.
Cotton futures rallied after a crop estimate of 18 660 000 bales excluding linters while private cables noted limited offers in Liverpool. Southern buyers supported gains with December to March prices lifting before midday and spot prices steady at 18.50 middling inland.
Cotton spot dull with prices steady across grades. Sale of 8,000 bales led by 7,700 American and 600 for speculation and export. receipts 18,500 bales all American. Futures closed firm with several spread quotes for December through January contracts.
New Orleans Mobile and Chicago Railroad Export lists 266 bales with names Baker Lyons Ladd Davis Gailliard and others. Mobile and Montgomery Railroad shows 110 bales with Farmers Commission Company and multiple consignors. Mobile and Ohio Railroad Export 248 bales. Steamer Mary 8 Blees totals 82 bales. Steamer Alma totals 351 bales with multiple consignors.
Call money strong 6 to 8 percent with ruling rate 8 and close 5 to 6 percent. Time loans firmer sixty and ninety days at 5 to 1 2 percent, six months 4 percent. mercantile paper 6 1 2 to 5 3 4 percent. Sterling exchange sixty days 4 89 90, demand 4 385 10. Railroad bonds irregular amid market chatter.
A fragmented text references actresses and newspapers with unclear context. The readable bits mention fashion and beauty features, suggesting a discussion or column about film artists and periodical coverage without concrete details or events.
A sluggish session with a firmer tone in New York shares despite mixed results. Major issues fluctuated with declines in some preferreds, gains in Lehigh and American Telephone, and broad lists showing varied activity as investors weighed potential Supreme Court rulings and money-stock weakness.
Naval Stores in Savannah Georgia report for December 1 shows Turpentine firm at 43 cents with no sales and 526 casks received. Rosin firm reports no sales and 2,560 barrels received. Quoted prices list grades B through WW with ranges from 3.60 to 6.80 dollars.
Raw sugar remains steady with muscovado 3.11 and centrifugal 3.61. Refined sugar quiet with various grades listed such as cubes 4.60 and powdered 4.60. Molasses sugar at 2.86 and Diamond h at 4.36.
Mose Turner charged with burglary and grand larceny bound over to city court under $500 by Judge Henry Chamberlain in inferi or criminal court. He allegedly entered Houston Johnsons dwelling and took clothing and wearing apparel. Will Garnett arrested in the same case was charged. Dora Meyers got ten days in jail for frivolous prosecution. She arrested Mary McNigh on abusive language and failed to make her cane. George Butler, Howard Jones and Jim Powell fined $1 or ten days for gaming. Frank Collins, G Clark, Donald Murray and Charles Heller fined $10 or ten days for unlawful riding of a Louisville and Nashville freight train. a car was broken open. Shug Bradley and Mattie Brown jailed ten days for fighting in the street. Aaron Smith fined $5 for assaulting Louis Francis.
Revival at North Side Baptist Church draws strong turnout as meetings continue. Organizers report growing interest, with attendees praising the messages and community impact.
Cash Wheat prices show No 2 red and spring varieties trading around 88 to 89 1 2. Corn shares No 2 about 72 1 2 to 73 1 8, white about 73 to 73 1 8. Oats No 2 white near 60 68, barley 53 to 54, Timothy 34.00 to 14.00, pork 21.00, lard 10.50 to 11.25.
Deputy Sheriff J Hy Lee arrested Harry McKenzie three days after warrants sworn by Lucille Gray and Mabel Gordon alleging assault and beating. The alleged attack occurred near Bay Shell nights ago, with sensational reports from the women involved.
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