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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1916
Page
7
This year and last year’s U S ports data list imports of 58 971 and 62 059 respectively with exports to Great Britain of 40 302 and 17 071 and to Canada of 437 400 and 3 151. Stock on hand stands at 1 540 576 and 1 663 585 since August sizes 4 612 248 and 3 868 117.
New Orleans market slips as traders react to anticipated British statements. Prices drop 28 to 41 points in initial hours. active months near 15 to 27 points under prior close, later partial recovery with long‑account demand. Spot cotton ends 50 points lower. Middling 17.50.
New York December cotton prices fell sharply then recovered as London peace prospects and Lloyd George remarks sent mixed signals. Early declines to 17.15 for January and 17.50 for May gave way to late-day rallies with May near 18.20 and mixed closes across contracts.
Extreme irregularity marked today's opening in New York stocks as investors awaited the British premier's forthcoming Germany peace proposals. Early prices showed a mix of small gains and losses but improved across the first half hour as the market absorbed international developments.
Wheat quotes mixed with No 2 yellow around 95 to 96 and No 4 yellow about 94. Cattle receipts total 6 000 with native beef steers 7 50 to 10 25 and cows 5 60 to 8 50. Sheep receipts 1 500 with lambs 8 00 to 13 25 and yearlings 9 07 to 11 25. Market prices steady for cattle and sheep. seeds receipts 17 000 with pigs and lights running upper ranges.
The Y M C A team meets St Stanislaus College in its season opener on the association court tonight at 8 15. St Stanislaus is said to have a strong squad and recently beat Ferrill's Military School of New Orleans 75 to 5. Physical Director Conway announced the lineup for the locals.
In the fifth series of games in the Second Senior League at the YMCA, the Rich ardsons beat the Levi s 37 to 7 while the Donovan s defeated the Bur man s 20 to 10. Bur man s had a four game winning streak ended, Don ova n s rise to second, Richard son s stay third and Levi s drop to last.
The article quotes Premier Lloyd George and Liberals cheering as former Prime Minister Asquith attends. Lloyd George discusses wartime shipping nationalization, recognition of Venizelos’s Greek agents, and actions to prevent the Romanian crisis from worsening while signaling confidence in ultimate victory.
Turpentine firm receipts total 56 dollars with no sales and 53 sales. Rosin firm reports receipts of 2,926 dollars. Market quotes show various grades from 6.20 to 7.20 dollars per unit, with a range from B to WW.
Cotton spot values slide in Liverpool with good middling at 10.81 pence, middling 10.71, low middling 10.55. Sales reach 10,500 bales, including 590 for speculation and export. Receipts total 15,006. futures ease across contracts from December to July‑August.
The cotton seed oil market closed firm in New York with spot at 12.30 and January to December futures ranging from 12.03 to 12.64. Total sales reached 43,100 units.
The Mallory line steamer Conval arrived one day late and docked at Mallory piers. It began discharging cargo immediately and will reload for the return voyage. The vessel is expected to sail again Wednesday morning.
The fishing smack Virginia Lyons from Mobile was towed into port Monday afternoon by the tug Nimrod after being found helpless off Mobile bar with a broken rudder. The Lyons lost its rudder during a heavy Sunday blow and was sighted by the captain of the Wort Games as it entered the lower bay.
Captain J. M. Scott reports the barkentine John Palmer from Mobile has reached Genova Italy safely. The vessel departed Mobile with cargo on August 28 and had been long overdue, with Captain Scott nearly declaring her lost before the cablegram confirming her safety.
The Norwegian steamer Fort Gaines was dug in port today carrying a cargo of bananas. The vessel is consigned to the United Fruit Company and will discharge at the L. and N. fruit wharf.
Two schooners were set to sail. The Clara Scott will carry lumber to Cuba and the Longfellow will transport cedar to Tampa for cigar box wood, signaling active shipping activity for the day.
The steamer Viator was released from dry dock at Gulft Dry Docks on Monday afternoon. The schooner Florence Thurley was moved to the ways for dry dock repairs.
A light ice skim on shallow pools and a 32 degree reading at eight this morning marked a frosty night. Yesterday's high reached 61. Cabbages and crops show little damage but growth will be slowed. Tonight and Wednesday bring fair skies and a 43 degree low with south winds, while Mississippi forecast snow and lake region temps stay near zero.
Vivian Benjamin Cazalas twelve year old son of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Cazalas died at home Monday evening. He was grandson of Frank Cazalas a Mobile figure. Funeral set for Wednesday from the Randolph Street residence at 4 30 and at St Catherine s Church at 9.
In a speech Lloyd George stresses separating the premier’s roles and forming a wartime cabinet for quick choices. He notes German terms were rejected, and says dominions should be consulted with an imperial conference soon to discuss vital questions.
The article covers testimony by Generals Scott and Wood before the House Military Committee on 1918 coast defense and national guard reform. Captain Sims discusses the Nevada and navy practice while Brig. Gen. Weaver outlines coast artillery needs. Wood argues for abolishing the volunteer system and forming state constabularies for riot control.
General Scott testified before a senate sub committee that the national guard mobilized for the Mexican border would need nearly a year of intensive training. He noted Mexican troops were untrained and that border protection was achieved by presence without firing a shot.
General Pershing’s forces executed extraordinary marches under siege pressure. General Scott estimated 20 600 Carranza troops near the expedition and 14 000 opposite Douglas where American interests lie. He said national guard units were sent as the only available force to deter Mexicans and show they were coming. Senator Brady questioned if the mobilization benefited the country.
General Scott says border protection prevented an attack and saved lives and property after five years of danger. He disputes Wood’s claim that six months of training suffices for passage into a federal reserve. The staff wants at least a year of training and warns doubling pay risks bankrupting the nation.
Mrs W F Frantz of Colden New York reports repeated relief from colds coughs and hoarseness using Chamberlains Cough Remedy She says it is splendid and she has recommended it to many friends who praise it highly.
Died Monday afternoon December 18 1916 at 7 oclock Vivian Benjamin Cazalas son of Benjamin and Annie W Cuagalas aged 11 years The friends of the family are requested to attend from the family residence in Crichton east side of Randolph 4 south of Spring Hill road tomorrow Wednesday morning at 8 30 oclock and from St Catherine s church at 9 oclock with requiem mass Interment in Magnolia cemetery
Professor Richard Lynch Garner, authority on monkey language, travels with Smithsonian and American Museum of Natural History researchers to the French Congo to obtain gorilla skins and skeletons for a mounted display. Garner, who lived seven years in Africa, will use a twenty-word ape language vocabulary as a decoy to lure gorillas to a rifle position.
Paris reports Premier Briand told the senate that the Entente will tomorrow send a concerted reply to the central powers. He said it is impossible to take their peace proposals seriously.
Rescue Lodge No. 24 Knights of Pythias elected officers at a semi annual meeting in Pythian Castle hall. Officers include P J Doherty past chancellor commander J H Vans chancellor commander J L Hamilton vice chancellor J W Anderson prelate and others with L E Carroll master of exchequer and C L Smith trustee among the nine named.
In Chancery at Mobile Alabama West Florida Grocery Co v Halladay et al No 11716 an order directs Mrs S E Halladay to plead by Jan 19 1917 or be confessed. Notice to be published in a Mobile county newspaper for four weeks. Executors sale of Annie E Smith estate real estate at Whistler Mobile County on Feb 12 1917 at noon lots 2 3 4 5 square 19.
Joseph Romer a 20 year old bantamweight from Albuquerque N M died two hours after a bout with Jack Britton of San Francisco In the fifth round Romero knocked Gene Britton and his seconds threw in the sponge at the start of the sixth round The event occurred in Denver on December 19.
Help wanted notices seek a tallyman to oversee loading and unloading of lumber with state experience and salary expectations. Also a planing mill foreman to handle circular saws and machinery upkeep with state experience and pay details. Reply to Box B-3 and Box A-3.
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