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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1913

Page

11

Woodmen officers elected for 1914 at Forest Camp No 1

Forest Camp No 1 W O W elected 1914 officers led by Past Council Commander D Pen ington and Council Commander J H Hamilton. Palm Grove No 8 Woodman Circle named officers for 1914 with Mrs M E McAuley as past guardian and Mrs Ella Duff guardian. Palm Grove No 7 to host supper and install officers January 13 1914 with an invitation to members.

Woodman Circle M. E. McAuley Ella Duff Guardian Rosa Strand A. Verneuille C. Vernewilie M. Bouzon F. Dege L. Layton Inner Sentinel

Chancery Notice in Mobile over Land Claim

In Mobile Alabama Philip Graham complainant vs J A Phillips et al No 10753 Fall Term 1913 order entered. J W Fristoe and heirs of Anthony Barelli believed non residents with land claim describe northwest quadrant of southwest quarter of Section 35 3S 3W. They are to plead or demur by December 24 1913 or be confessed. Carl Holzborn Register.

Mobile Alabama Philip Graham J. A. Phillips Court of Chancery J. W. Fristoe Kansas Joseph Barelli Francis Joseph Barelli Revena Como Italy J. M. Clark Anthony M. Barelli County of State of County

Both Boards in the Same Boat

Ben Morrison’s report on the Chicago Butter and Egg Board finds the quotations committee restrained trade by fixing butter and egg prices, matching charges against the Chicago Board of Trade. Judge Landis will review, with a civil action under the Sherman act aimed at a quick hearing to deter price fixing nationwide.

Associated Press Chicago Ben Morrison Chicago Butter and Eye Board Quotations Committee Wilkerson

Bilbo Defense Shifts Tactics in Bribery Case

The defense in the indictment of Lieutenant Governor Bilbo and State Senator Hobbs for receiving and soliciting bribes offered a new approach in circuit court at Vicksburg Mississippi. Judge Munger had overruled a motion to quash the indictment based on a challenge to grand jury legality. The demurrer argues Bilbo’s status as a legislature member is disputed since he serves as senate president in his official role.

Associated Press Vicksburg Miss Bilbo Hobbs Munger Senate

Final Vote on Currency Planned for December 17

Washington officials report Senate leaders aim for final action on the currency bill next Wednesday December 17. Speeches could end early next week and a vote may be arranged within a few days, paving the way for Congress to adjourn for the holidays.

Associated Press Washington Senate Congress

Auto Hit Stump Kills Young Man in Alabama

In Birmingham on December 10, 18 year old Hamilton Evers was killed and Karl Wood a city salesman for a local commission firm injured when their car struck a stump and swerved over an embankment. Passersby aided them after they were pinned under the wreck for over two hours.

Associated Press Birmingham Ala Hamilton Evers Karl Wood

Man of Mystery Taken to Penitentiary

Co. A Curtis alias Black or Flannagan once a Kentucky lawyer, dubbed the man of mystery, was given ten years for forgery and sent to the state penitentiary on Wednesday with Walter Clayton, a Black man sentenced for life for killing Alexander Marshall, a colored cab driver. The last case was affirmed by the supreme court and Curtis faces another forgery case in the city court, likely to be pressed before term’s end.

Co. A. Curtis Black Flannagan Supreme Court State Penitentiary Walter Clayton Kilsing Alexander Marshall Curtis Thim

Law and Equity Court Demurrers Sustained in Morningstar v Bolton

In the Law and Equity Court Judge Berney presiding Tuesday morning the case of Louis Morningstar against J O Bolton saw demurrers to the special plea sustained. The Vernon Lumber Co. case against Kate T Shepard and others concluded with a court judgment for the defendants.

Law and Equity Court Law Side Berney Louis Morningstar J. O. Bolton Mr. Vernon Lumber Co Kate T. Shepard

Market report from Yes'day with cotton trade tallies

The notice records market conditions and daily figures for cotton sales in Mobile. It lists bale grades from good to middling, receipts and exports for the day and week, and cumulative totals since September 1, including U. S. and Britain/Continental trade.

Sesene United U. B G. Britain

New Orleans Cotton Futures Open Steady amid Poor Cables

New Orleans December to July cotton futures opened with small declines on weak cables and favorable weather. By noon the market fell several points from yesterday, while spot cotton remained quiet at 1-1/16 cents off. Futures closed with a steady net decline of 5 to 6 points despite late buying.

New Orleans

Cotton market shows steady prices amid quiet trade

New York cotton opens steady with minor decline on light liquidation. Demand mainly for covering rather than fresh long positions as English spot sales restrain offerings. Spot prices around Middling Upland 13.40 and Middling Gulf 13.65 with futures barely steady after morning lull.

New York Gulf Ceeeeess Ccccess Aubume -O.g Hieac Sigek

Liverpool Cotton Market Shows Steady Prices and Strong Sales

Liverpool spot cotton reports firm prices across grades with mid staple at 7.29 for mid dling and 7.85 for good middling. Sales reach 16 000 bales including 11 800 American and 2 000 for speculation and export. receipts 19 000 bales. Futures close quiet with several month pairs around 6.94.

Liverpool

Cotton Receipts Totals by Rail Lines and Buyers

Summary line lists cotton receipts by Mobile and Montgomery Railroad and Mobile and Ohio lines. Totals include several firms such as Touart and Quinn, Baker-Lyons, Davis Wilson Gaillard, Frank M. Ladd, Elmore Brane Company, Bashinsky & Co., Well Brothers, transit, export companies, and a grand total of 2 528 bales for Mobile and Montgomery and 834 bales for Mobile and Ohio.

Mobile and Montgomery Railroad Touart and Quinn Baker-Lyons Farmers’ Commission Company Davis, Wilson, Gaillard Frank M. Ladd Elmore Brane Company Bashinsky & Co Well Brothers Transit Mobile and Ohio Railroad Bevill-Phillips

Wall Street Closes Firm After Opening Weakness

The New York stock market opened weak with declines in Mexican Petroleum and Canadian Pacific. New York Central slipped to a five year low while New Haven fluctuated, later recovering. bonds held steady as steel tonnage data tempered trading.

New York Canadian Pacific New York Central New Haven Rock Island Amalgamated Copper American American Cotton Oil American Smelting & Bef'ng American Sugar Refining American Tel. &Tel Brooklyn Bain Trans Chesapeake & Ohio Chicago Mil. & St. Paul Colorado Fuel & Iron Colorado & Southern Delaware & Hudson Denver & Rio Grande Erie General Electric Great Northern Great Northern Ore Otts Illinois Central Interborough Met Interborough-mét Iater Harvester Louisville & Nashville Missouri Pacific Missouri, Kansas & Texas Lehigh Valley National Lead Norfolk and Western Northern Pacific Pennsylvania People’s Gas Pullman Palace Car Reading Southern Pacfic Southern Railway Union Pacific United States Steel Wabasha Western Union Bid N. Y N. H Hartford Texas Old Co

Turpentine and Rosin Market Report from Savannah

Naval Stores in Savannah reports no sales for turpentine and rosin firms with receipts of 827 casks and 3780 barrels respectively. Quotations listed for grades B through WW with prices ranging from 3.62 to 6.85 per unit and firm values noted in the December 10 report.

Savannah

Metal Market Prices and Poultry Update in St Louis

In St Louis on December 10 metal prices show lead at 3.86 to 3.90 and spelter at 5.00. Poultry remained unchanged while spring prices rose to 18.5 cents and creamery butter sold at 33 cents.

St, Louis Spelter ST. Louis

Bilbo Loses Bid to Quash Indictment in Vicksburg

In Vicksburg Misch on December 10 the defense motion to quash the indictment against Lieutenant Governor Bilbo and State Senator Hobbs charging soliciting a bribe was overruled by Judge Mounger after defense arguments. Prosecution did not present. A demurrer will be offered when court opens. Trial date pressed but likely delayed due to other cases and a special venire.

Associated Press Vicksburg Misch Bilbé G. A. Hobbs Mounger Patrick Henry J. D. Thames Venie Hobbs- Bilbo

Money Market Notes on Dec 10 in New York

Call money firm at 5 1 2 to 6 percent with 6 1 4 1 2 percent ruling. Time loans show strength with sixty days 6 1 2 percent ninety days 5 1 4 percent and six months 5 percent. Mercantile paper 5 1 2 to 6 percent. Sterling exchange steady at 4.81 for sixty days and 4.8520 for demand. Commercial bills 4 1 2. Bar silver 57 7 8. Mexican dollars 45 cents. Government bonds weak, railroad bonds easy.

New York Mercantile

Thieves Steal Stock From Milwaukee Fur Store

Milwaukee police report thieves entered a fur shop early and took a stock valued at a sum. The watchman observed the robbers as they loaded goods and drove away, noting the boldness of the crime.

Associated Press Milwaukee Wis Watchman

Railroad Schedules for Alabama Tennessee and Northern Railroad

Schedule note lists train times and numbers for the New Orleans Mobile and Chicago line with departures in the afternoon and evening. Includes references to No. 2 and No. 44 services and notes time windows around 4 pm.

New Orleans Mobile Chicago

Grain and Provisions Market Summary

Chicago cash grain and provisions report lists wheat with No 2 red around 96 1 2 to 97 1 3 cents a bushel and No 2 hard near 89 1 2 to 90 1 4. Corn prices show No 2 yellow about 72 8 4 to 73 1 2 with white and new white variations. Oats No 2 white near 42 1 2 to 43, Timothy hay at 4.00 to 5.25, clover hay 10.60 to 14.50 with revised Park values of 21.25, lard 10 78 to 11 26 per unit.

Es Cash Grain and Provisions Chicago

Grain prices in St. Louis market report

St Louis cash grain prices listed Dec 10 with Wheat No 2 red at 96 1 2 to 97 1 4 and Ha at 88 1 2 to 94, Corn No 2 new and old at 77, Oats No 2 at 40 1 2, No 2 white at 43.

St. Louis ORI Guana Gulf Epseeredes New York

Stiles Hotel Company Files Incorporation

Articles of incorporation for the Stiles Hotel Company are filed in probate court with capital stock of 2000 dollars. Incorporators include Edward D. Peppers Jack A. Dalr Margaret Stiles and E the president and Dair secretary treasurer.

A. E. Stiles Hotel Company Edward D. Peppers Jack A. Dalr Margaret Stiles Dair

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