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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1914
Page
9
United States District Attorney Alex D. Pitts returned to Mobile on Tuesday morning after visiting his family in Selma.
Died Tuesday morning Fi 3f at 8 30 o clock Jose Pheme Hu widow of the late John A Hu friends invited to funeral from her home Wednesday afternoon Interment Pine Crest cemetery
An ordinance prohibits using overhead check reins on draft or driving horses within Mobile limits if they cause pain or discomfort. It requires loosened reins when animals are standing or hitched to allow free head movement. Violators face fines from two to ten dollars per offense.
Judge Safford Berney presented the measure with Mobile Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals delegation including John Craft John Co O Connell F G Bromberg and Rev T A White. The sole discussion focused on one section amendment as hospital improvements were completed and other matters were laid over.
The Mobile murder of Will Davis remains unsolved as Judge Browne freed Johnnie Williams alias Johnnie Jones via habeas corpus. Williams admitted helping transport the body after the shooting but claimed no part in the actual killing. Police press on to find the true assailants. Davis was killed in October on Conception Street near Bloodgood.
A woman seeks drastic weight loss, choosing to eat less and exercise intensely. Her willingness to push boundaries highlights the pressures of dieting and body image while revealing personal risks and health concerns.
Notice of mortgage sale in Mobile County Alabama for a property described as beginning at Government and Stocking streets, to be sold for cash to the highest bidder at noon on Monday February 16 1914 in front of Mobile County Courthouse. Property under mortgage dated October 1908 from William C Carrel and Salma Rosabel Carrel to James E Sherman later assigned to Ruth S Bush.
The Mobile city council debated a resolution to issue one hundred thousand dollar bonds at five percent to fund an auditorium and library on Wilkinson, St Francis, Scott and Spring Hill. A March 28 1914 election would be held to authorize the bonds. Mayor Lyons urged careful consideration of the city's strong credit before proceeding.
Robert E. Casher and Julia Tucker were arrested by Mounted Officers on charges of disorderly conduct after a shooting at 9 Espejo street. A single barreled shotgun was seized with Casher.
In the spring term 1914 of the Chancery Court for the Thirteenth District a sworn bill shows diverse heirs and Next of Kin of Jules Eslava in New Orleans Philadelphia St Louis Allegheny Iowa with unknowns outside Alabama. It notes land in Mobile described by a long chain of bounds and ends with order that the named parties reside and the case continues under Register Carl Holzborn.
Foreign buying and a Houston fire damaging 16 000 bales lifted early prices 6 to 6 points. Trading remained steady with limited activity as 16 000 bales burn and fears about cotton quality influenced sentiment. February through October futures show modest gains and losses, with close ranges around 12 50 to 11 60.
The New York cotton market opens steady with advances of 2 to 3 points in early trading. Liverpool declined on local selling but firmed on continental buying and spot demand. Active months move 3 to 5 points, demand scattered from shorts and traders as prices stay tight.
Liverpool reports steady spot cotton with prices easing and strong sales of 12 000 bales including 11 200 bales American and 1 000 for speculation and export. Receipts total 33 000 bales with 31 900 American. futures closed steady across months with slight declines.
Naval Stores report from Savannah on February 3 shows turpentine at 48 1/2 cents with no sales and 220 casks received. Rosin remains firm with no sales and 918 barrels received. Quotes list multiple grades from B to WW with prices from 4.00 to 6.79 dollars.
The board of city commissioners at its weekly meeting authorized the twelfth paving venture as planned with Adams street excluded, covering northern city streets as previously published. The editorial aside about two boys and a wagon appears as a humorous closing line.
Mrs Annetti Leavitt aged 73 died about 8 o clock Monday night. She was born in Pensacola Florida and lived in Mobile since age three. Funeral will be Wednesday at 8 80 from the residence. John P Martin proprietor of the Stag Hotel died at 11 30 Tuesday at his residence at State and Conception streets.
New York stocks showed little trend with a small business volume. Major gains came from Great Northern Northern Pacific Union Pacific Rock Island and a spread of industrials led by United States Steel at midday levels.
Dry Goods Market in New York reports firmness in cotton goods. Fruit of the Loom 4 4 bleached cotons will have price changes for the spring season. Corporation dress goods opened for fall on last September price basis. Men's wear lines remain firmer with a tendency to advance.
Gilt edged securities held up while other stocks lagged amid realization and slackening support. Brazilian and Mexican shares fell, American securities opened uncertain. Light support lifted most of the list in forenoon, with Wall Street bidding sparking a general advance. closing tone was steady.
Nine cases are set for hearing in federal court on admiralty and equity dockets. The Mobile Towing and Wrecking Company sues the steamer San Cristobal for 6000 dollars claiming salvage for services rendered December 26 during a fire at Ollinger Bruce Dry Dock Company. The Echo and Claude saved the San Cristobal from damage but insurers deem the salvage claim exorbitant.
The ladies and gentlemen of St Peters parish host a soiree at the Washington avenue hall to benefit the church debt fund. The Sunset Orchestra will perform a musical program and an entrance prize will be awarded.
In Chicago on February 3 cash grain markets show No. 2 red at 95 1 2 to 96 1 2 dollars, No. 1 by at 91 1 2 to 92, No. 2 Northern at 96 2 spring 89 1 2 to 90 1 2 dollars. Bay-Timothy 34 dollars, clover 11.70 to 14.25, Proviato 22.00, lard 10.70, ribs 11.37 1 2.
If kidneys bother drink water and take four ounces of salts from pharmacist mixed with water before breakfast for a few days. The salts are made from grape and lemon juice with lithia and claim to clean clogged kidneys and stimulate them to act fine.
The Daisies beat Fort Morgan by nine points 30 to 23 in a local game. It marks their third straight win as they prepare to face Spr College next Sunday February.
For Rent listing: one story brick store at S W and Conti 21 by 75 feet in perfect condition at $1,800 yearly. Additional stores on Government Street and Royal Emanuel priced around $900 yearly. A two story frame store with residence above at Conce Claiborne and Canal, suited for grocery or drug use at $389 yearly. Other spaces include 62-64 St Michael Street and 59 Water Street with remodeling options and a first floor store at 1188 0 Street between Government and Church.
A catalog of residences and properties with varied structures including brick and frame houses. Listings cover Touart Spring Hill Avenue 8rd W Avenue and several others at Texas Michigan Ave St Joseph St Old Shellwit Julia St and Broad St. Also noted are 2 story frame residences near Hill Ave Pine and related parcel details.
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