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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1916
Page
7
Today’s markets show U S ports activity with exports to Great Britain and the Continent. Figures include 149,044 and 190,459 for exports and stock totals of 1,536,362 and 1,677,002, noting ports data since August 1 at 4,702,321 and 3,948,553.
The market opened higher with short interest routed and gains of 3 to 10 points from yesterday's close. United States Steel topped the movers with 25,000 shares trading at 104 to 104 1-2, supported by strength in Bethlehem Steel and other steel shares while rails rose up to nearly 5 points and a strong close followed.
New Orleans December cotton opened quieter with a steadier tone after yesterday's sharp drop. Liverpool's muted response encouraged buyers and profit-taking among shorts, lifting prices briefly before a late recession. spot middling at 17.25 and futures closing largely unchanged with January to October contracts listed.
New York cotton rose as Secretary Lansing's statement boosted sentiment and covering surged after yesterday's drop. Prices moved throughout the morning with notable activity in May and January futures, while spot middling stood at 16.20. Futures closed steady with January around 16.20 to 16.33 and May near 16.65 to 16.95.
St Louis market notes show cattle receipts around 2,500 with native beef steers at 7.50 to 11.50, yearling stockers 5.30 to 7.75, cows 5.50 to 9.30, calves 6.00 to 12.00. Sheep receipts about 1,700 with lambs 3.00 to 12.00, yearlings 0.00 to 11.25 per head.
Turpentine firm receipts total 243 casks and rosin shipments reach 1,353 casks in Savannah, Georgia. Quotations listed for BD EY F1 and grades G to WW show prices ranging from 6.15 to 7.20 per unit with various grades.
Fragmentary OCR hints at a railway named Alabama Tennessee and Northern Railway with possible abbreviations or transcription errors. No clear event date location or outcome is readable.
Liverpool cotton market shows spot prices weak with middling around 10.09 to 16.48 for Geek middling. sales 5,000 for speculation and export, receipts 11,000. Futures quiet to steady with varied Dec to Novcontract values from 9.85 to 10.82 and near-month spreads.
Cotton seed oil market closes firm with spot at 12.49 and futures quotes for Jan through Dec. Prices cited: Jan 42.18, Feb 12.17, Mar 12.12, Apr 12.16, May 12.17, Jun 12.23, Jul 12.24, Dec 12.50. Total sales 16,600.
The piece reports that Berlin awaits an opening to state policy as Lloyd George’s peace terms draw reaction. It notes observers and papers were surprised by President Wilson’s note and the strong newspaper response across Britain, with headlines declaring no to Wilson’s proposal and insisting on Britain’s stance.
Petrograd dispatch notes that the German Peace proposal, identical to a prior unofficial press declaration, will be formally rejected. Official reply will mirror earlier sentiment with no new points, citing vagueness and insincerity as reasons.
The United States watches how neutrals respond to President Wilson’s note as diplomats weigh whether the move will steer belligerents toward terms and possible negotiation. Officials stress the note’s significance beyond a mere feeler, awaiting frank replies from the warring nations.
The Norwegian fruit steamer Honduras reached Mobile early this morning with a cargo of fruit and began unloading at the United Fruit Company's wharf. The vessel Willis is due to arrive here on December 28 and will stay over for the same company.
The Annie Marie D Abundo arrived recently and moved this morning to Spanish River to discharge ballast in preparation for loading cargo at the port.
The schooner Anna Murphy arrived in port late Thursday afternoon from Cuba. The schooner Will load lumber here.
After fog cleared late Thursday the fruit steamers Fort Gaines and Vera and the Mallory liner Comal sank or went down the channel. All three vessels had been set to sail early morning but were delayed by fog.
The schooner Oscar G. with new gasoline engines arrived in port and took a Thursday afternoon trial voyage under Deputy Harbor Master Marshall Jackson. The trial was reported satisfactory.
The passage notes a shift in belligerent attitudes and says a note was sent regardless of the Central Powers proposal or Lloyd George's reply. It questions whether European neutrals will present a united front asSpanish Swiss representatives in Washington have been briefed on U.S. plans.
Diplomatic observers report gradual clarification among Entente envoys as Secretary Lansing notes the goal to respond in a friendly spirit. U S officials deny that the belligerents share identical aims, while London press calls the note painful for implying similar objectives. President Wilson insists spokesmen outlined general aims but not identical purposes.
London December 22 Parliament prorogued this afternoon with no further business or actions announced concerning President Wil. The session closed amid routine ceremony as ministers awaited the next agenda.
A large crowd attended the Thursday funeral for William Thompson, superintendent at Ollinger and Bruce Dry Docks. The plant closed two days for the service, with Rescus Lodge Knights of Pythias and Woodmen of the World members present. Rev. J. M. Donnelly and Rev. Otis Calhoun led the services at St. Francis Street Methodist and Magnolia Cemetery, with pallbearers listed as James Jore, Ollinger, Charlie Benson, D. R. Dunlap, Frank Henderson, W. A. Watson, Douglas Merritt, and Joseph Bogue.
Reverend Father Michael Henry led the service yesterday for Mrs. Mary Butler. The funeral was held from Roche and Burke parlors and at St Patrick's Church, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery. Flowers decorated the grave.
Funeral services for Henry P. Weils known as Clip were held Thursday at 3 30 PM from the home of his daughter Mrs Alvin P Levy 219 South Jefferson street. Rabbi Alfred G Mowes officiated with pallbearers Louis Simon Sid Berry George W Threefoot RG Rapier W Claude Levy and Albert Hahn among mourners.
The king’s throne speech affirms victory in sight and calls for united support to prosecute the war until rights are vindicated and Europe secure. It notes government restructuring to pursue aims and thanks Parliament for wartime burdens. King George absent. prorogation to February 7.
Leonard Cameron ordered jailed ten days on vagrancy after police testimony of persistent begging and abuse. Alex Dixon fined 51 dollars and costs plus 30 days hard labor for concealed weapons. to county road to serve time. Prohibition cases postponed to December 23 for Maisel Budin Weiss Goldberger Clark. Law and Equity Court lists several judgments and default entries including Eisenstadt Mfg Co vs Willis Jewelry Co for 300 dollars, Graben Paper Co vs Ship Chandlery Co, and others. Saturday call includes American Snuff Co vs Rogers and several auto company matters.
Classified notices list two short wants. One item seeks to buy axis puddle and no drakes, with initials M. D. in care of Item. The other offers a partnership in a high manufacturing venture, requiring a small capital investment on stock, care of Items. 12-19.
Help wanted notices advertise teaching the trade quickly mailed free at once. A Kushla Alabama listing seeks 50 or more choppers at a good location every Saturday. A middle aged white person is needed for cook and house work with home phone 928 X.
Classified blots note for sale of two to three horse wagon and harness at 9 crate street and a medium bicycle. Lost notices seek sable and white bitch with collar reward, white poodle Buddy at 986 Government street, large brown pointer reward. Contact details listed for rewards and returns.
City ordinances ban sale and use of dangerous torpedoes pistols and firecrackers on days around Christmas. No discharge from automobiles and no inflated balloons or fireworks in public spaces. Violators face up to five dollars fine. notices read at police rolls calls by G M Van Leew Chief of Police.
Fragmentary railway timetable text shows scattered times and routes. The readable items include 4:46 p.m. departure and 6:30 a.m. mentions with unclear city names and codes. The chaotic OCR yields mixed letters and partial station references without a clear itinerary.
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