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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1915
Page
5
Snow recedes in early spring conditions revealing coats and hats left in streets. The scene shows residents reclaiming sidewalks and curbside belongings as warmth returns. Authorities urge caution for lingering slush and continued moisture hazards.
Writ of Fi fa issues from Mobile County Court to sell at auction in Mobile Alabama on January 3 1916 at 12 noon. Items include lumber springs bellows forge iron and rack sets sewing machines leather wheels car parts and hardware. Sale at southwest corner of Royal and State Streets with W H Holcombe as sheriff.
The Cuban steamer Regina with the barge Marti in tow carrying 800000 gallons of black strap molasses will reach Mobile from Cuban ports for the Cuban Molasses Company. Hyams Coal Co plans barge repairs on the Harry Morse with Ollinger Bruce Dry Docks handling lower bids. Captain Hyams also reported the City of San Antonio adrift between Mobile and Tampa as search efforts proceed.
New Orleans cotton futures showed a morning gain of 6 to 11 points with midday profit taking, spot unchanged and 15 bales traded on the spot. Chicago wheat and corn prices were reported with mixed quotes and December and January futures listed for several commodities.
A maritime roster lists steamers sailing to various docks and wharves. It includes vessels such as Oscar G, Carrie Brace, E Marie Brown, Zeta, Corinthia Co, Strathcona, Beeswing, and others, alongside piers and terminals like Banana Wharf Tropical Fruit Wharf N O M C Docks. The page also references schooners, barkentines, quarantine barks, and harbor facilities at Ollinger Brue, Turner Terminals, and One Mile Creek.
A flood of vessel movements and layups shows ships from many nations in port or laid up at Fairhope Daphne and other docks. Entries list ships like Ethel Clarke Oneglia and Marlborough Hill with routes to Liverpool and Cuba while quarantine orders and loading unloading operations appear ongoing at Dauphin Street docks and Mobil lines.
New York cotton opened steady then rose on covering and spot buying before easing. Prices for January March May July and October ranged with modest gains earlier, midday slips, and a quiet market at noon as Liverpool closes for holidays.
The New York market ends firm with spot at 8.40 bid and futures across months from January to December quoted between 8.41 and 8.68. Total sales reach 8,000 units.
Chicago hogs cattle and sheep receipts show a strong market with varied classes on December 24. Savannah turpentine and rosin prices hold firm with multiple grades listed and stock levels updated.
The Salvation Army filled 265 baskets for a Christmas Day meal, with canned goods and treats, enough to feed about 2,100 people. Baskets will be distributed at Conti street hall at 3 PM, and a watch night event with coffee, cakes, and sandwiches will follow for overlooked families.
Major General Leonard Wood issued official orders severely rebuking the officers of the court martial that tried and acquitted Colonel Robert L. Hirst. He contends Private Greene was chained to a telegraph post for nine days at Plattsburg instead of confinement in the guardhouse.
Greenville Alabama reports heavy Christmas shopping with merchants noting sales surpass last year. In Montgomery, Dr S M Hosmer longtime president of the Southern University at Greensboro and Methodist minister for fifty years died at Brundidge aged 75.
Stockholm meteorologists report extreme cold as temperatures plunge to 62 degrees below zero at several stations. Officials warn of ongoing cold snap across Sweden and potential impact on transport and power supplies.
Early trading shows active demand and higher prices led by United States Steel and major rails. General Motors rebounds and Anglo-French bonds remain volatile as the market closes firmer with widespread fractional gains across industries and notable bond activity.
Missouri Public Service Commission approved parts of the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad reorganization plan. It rejected a seven trustee stock voting board and a 5 million dollar bonus plus complex lien swaps, while approving a capitalization reduction to 319 million dollars.
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