This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 27 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1913
Page
7
A fragment notes a gifted palmist and lairvoyant amid a clash of opinions among the "largest 25 men of opinions" who supposedly have the fewest. This stray line suggests a satirical or cryptic discussion on intellect and influence.
The bank holiday set by President Huerta could be extended beyond January to sixty days after the new year. A senior banking official said state bank notes may be made legal tender and that the Central Bank and Bank of London and Mexico bills would join in this status. The Bank of London and Mexico faced a heavy run, with withdrawals nearing 19 million pesos and 700 thousand dollars in gold.
In Duluth on December 27 Judge Cant ruled for Marie Ortmann and her son Waldemar restoring a $500,000 mineral land title on 640 acres in the Messaba iron range. They had sued James Swan of Detroit and the Mooswa Mining Company over wrongful estate administration and land conversion.
William Bastar of St Joseph and aviator Jack Vilas announced plans to fly from New York to Liverpool early next spring. They aim to win the 50000 prize offered by a London newspaper for the first successful Atlantic crossing. They are constructing a shark-like airplane for the mission.
O Paul Preussier, a baker by trade and University of Freiberg traveler, has walked since 1904 covering about 98 852 miles in nine years. He lists 5 543 photos, 97 worn shoes, and seven hospital stays, with adventures from Vladivostok to Colombia and a Russo Japanese War stint. He plans further travel to Alaska and Australia and will earn 11 000 over three years remaining.
Browne Circuit Court sessions transact several demurrers motions and leave to amend in cases against Sou. Ry Co Gulfport Fertilizer Co and others. Law and Equity docket listed for Monday includes American Grain and Fertilizer Co Phoenix Mercantile Co and multiple Mobile Light and Railway Co cases with various plaintiffs and defendants.
A historical ad-like note touts Dr Hobson’s Eczema Ointment as a cure for salt rheum, tetter, and skin eruptions. It quotes Geo. W. Jenon of KL about long standing eczema since the civil war and treatment by many without relief.
Judge Edington disposed of 108 cases in 125 minutes in the recorder’s court on Friday. Ninety five ordinance violations, mainly Christmas drunks, drew fines totaling 132.50 with one state fine of 28 for discharging firearms. Mack Wheeler was bound over on grand larceny charges after allegedly breaking into the Mary S Bees cabin and stealing 85 in cash and checks. Other defendants faced penalties for disorderly conduct, concealed weapons, and a fire at Alabama Decorating Company.
An advertisement warns that constipation poisons the body and promises relief from constipation and headaches using Dr. King’s New Life Pills. It notes mail order availability from H. B. Suck and suggests quick positive results.
The New Orleans cotton market opened with gains as demand met scarce offerings. Prices rose 6 to 7 points, with strength strongest late in the session and futures up 20 to 22 points. Spot cotton held steady at middling 12.11-16, with 436 bales sold and 250 arriving.
New York cotton opened steady slipping to 2 points down but moved 6 points higher. Demand strong for January and March from leading spot houses. Prices rose to around 22.81 for March before late morning reversals of 2 to 3 points. Liverpool closed with mixed trade advices as spot cotton stayed quiet at middling 12.60 to 12.85.
U S District Court Southern District of Alabama identifies Charles B Cox of Mobile as bankrupt under No 1305. On December 24 1913 he was adjudicated bankrupt and the first meeting of creditors is set for January 12 1914 in Mobile to prove claims appoint a trustee and examine the bankrupt. Robert T Ervin Referee in Bankruptcy. December 26 1913.
Angelo Frank Giuli announces he will apply to Mobile Excise Commission for a license to sell spiritous vinous and malt liquors at retail at premises 160 162 Madison Street northeast corner of Madison and Claiborne in Mobile Alabama.
Two registered packages containing 7700 dollars were stolen from the Kearney Nebraska post office last night. The bundles had been sent by the First National Bank of Omaha to the City National Bank of Kearney. Bloodhounds were used but no suspects or trace had been found by early today.
A testimonial endorses Dr King’s New Discovery for croup and coughs. The piece cites severe croup attacks in children and claims the remedy prevents fatalities, urging Bucklen & Phil’s of St. Louis to stock bottles at 50 cents and 1.00.
New York stock notes show Canadian Pacific opens 23-4 points lower at 208 1-4, year’s low. Trading light with several less active issues gaining or holding on modest moves as bears push shorts. New Haven climbs on rumors of a government compromise. broad list includes Amalgamated Copper, American Sugar, Reading, Lehigh Valley, and many rail and utility issues with varied bids and asks.
The cotton seed oil market in New York closed steady with spot prices around 6.60 to 6.70, December 6.60 to 6.99, January 6.67 to 6.68, February 6.85 to 6.86, and 100 units sold at 6.67.
Notice is given under the mortgage of Mollie C Hieronymus and William T Hieronymus to James J Barry Jr dated August 13 1912 recorded in Mobile County Alabama. Default on the principal note due August 13 1913 extended to November 14 1918. Sale in front of Mobile County Courthouse January 19 1914 at 12 o clock noon of the described real estate on Conception Street Mobile Alabama.
By power of sale in a 1912 mortgage Armantina Hieronymus and George A. Hieronymus secure debt to James J. Barry Jr. After default on the August 13 1913 principal, sale will occur at Mobile County Courthouse front steps January 19 1914 at noon. Property in Mobile City described as Church and Lawrence streets block with specified boundaries.
Market notes show corn and oats trading lower on weather concerns with hog prices easing. Wheat and grain futures reflect light demand and slack mand shows a downward tilt as buyers wait for clearer signals.
Closing prices across wheat corn oats and provisions show No 2 wheat around 4 1 2 and 96 1 2 in Chicago with various grades. St Louis reports December wheat near 87 1 4 and corn around 65 3 4. lead and pitch and eggs listed with small changes. cash grain quotes in Kansas City show May wheat near 85 and May corn around 70 1 86.
London December 27 The Stock Exchange saw little new business as buyers focused on settlement purchases. American securities opened near unchanged and ended dull and regular, with prices closing about 17 8 to 4 parity after a quiet session.
Spit turpentine firm at 43 1 4 cents. rosin sales show bids and prices for grades B F H M K WG WW and others. Figures include B and D at 8 755 and 3.70 to 3.89. F at 8.70 and 3.75. H at 3.72 to 3.92. M at 5.86. WW at 6.80 and 6.85.
Money market shows nominal rates with no loans. Bills and mercantile paper listed for 60 and 90 days. Sterling exchange at 4.81.16 for 60 days and 4.86.20 for demand. Government bonds steady, railroads irregular.
Chicago market notes little change in butter and cheese prices. Milk receipts show 3,989 cases at the mark with unsettled margins. Wisconsin white and red varieties quoted around 66 67 and 62 65 cents per pound respectively. Poultry prices rise with alive and dressed figures for springs fowls and turkeys listed, turkeys up to 28 percent dressed at 22 cents.
The statement of actual condition of clearing house banks and trust companies for the week ends December 27 reports a reserve of 9,672,750 dollars above legal requirements, a decrease of 8,066,600 dollars from the prior week. Molasses and hides steady prices noted in New York.
Forecast warns protection against 22 degree lows for 86 hour shipments moving north. Moderate temperatures expected along east and west routes.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.