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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1915
Page
5
The report states Edward G Bond, who had left Mobile years ago, died from a self inflicted gunshot wound at the Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans. The death occurred Saturday night or Sunday morning, with Bond apparently firing a bullet through his head while standing in front of a door.
The senate revived the fight over the administration ship purchase bill as Democrats push Senator Gore's motion to discharge the commerce committee from his substitute. With Senators Newlands and Smith returning, administration leaders see a potential tie vote decided by the vice president, while Republicans plan to resist and, if pressed, resume the filibuster. Podey noted a rare full senate attendance of 88.
Morris M. Meyer a Wholesale liquor dealer had a conviction for concealing assets in federal court last year. The case was reversed and remanded on appeal, with Meyer facing possible new proceedings after the reversal. Franck J. Inge was involved in the appellate decision. The original sentence was fourteen months in the Atlanta federal prison.
Commissioner Schwarz will propose an amended ordinance relocating taxicab stands to the east side of Conception Street from Dauphin to St Francis and to the south side of Government from Royal to St Emanuel. Property owners had protested, but the change was made. Drivers must now keep quiet at all times.
A delegation of medical and surgical doctors met city commissioners for over an hour to protest license fees. Dr W T Henderson and others argued against charging any license due to extensive charity work. The commissioners said they would take the matter under advisement.
Forecast warns six hour shipments moving north for 22 degrees protection and routes at 32 degrees east and 38 degrees west.
An old notice touts a tonic named Upbuilds System that claims to vitalize the blood and build up the system and muscular tissues with no adverse effects. The text presents a general marketing claim without verifiable details.
R F Powell assistant superintendent of the Corrections Farm at Cleveland and his daughter Miss Ola Powell visiting Mobile as guests of Rabbi Moses. She travels to fifteen Southern states for government agriculture work before Auburn and Washington. Powell notes Cleveland City Farm employs city prisoners tubercular people and unemployed women and children at a cost of 5000 dollars last year. The farm was appropriated 85000 dollars and returned 80000. Powell to address the unemployed committee at a chamber of commerce conference Monday afternoon.
Chief Paice F. W. Crenshaw received a letter from Pinkerton official C. C. Turrell in New Orleans revealing that W. B. Minden, jailed on seven forgery counts, was identified by the Chicago Pink forger as a former associate of Alonzo Whiteman. Minden passed forged Whitney Central National Bank cashier checks to seven Mobile merchants.
A fire in Opp Alabama destroyed the central warehouse and caused a $150000 loss. About 2500 bales of cotton were stored there. The cause is unknown but sparks from a passing locomotive are suspected.
The Bay steamer Apollo will run special Carnival schedules from Mobile to Fairhope and Magnolia. It departs Mobile Sunday at 9 16 am and returns 11 am for 0 pm, resumes regular schedule late day. Tuesday the boat leaves Fairhope and Magnolia at 7 36 pm for Mobile, staying until 10 pm. The plan aims to let locals and visitors enjoy the carnival and Eastern Shore landings.
Special jurors were drawn in City Court for the week beginning Monday. Names listed include Cochran, Harb, McCrary, Vines, John J. Roberts, Thomas Reece, Steiner, Frank St., John H. Pippin Jr., and others.
On Monday in the city court Clay Williams was fined 10 dollars and costs for vagrancy Lizzie Noyd paid 7 dollars and costs by a jury. Hendryz Rommerge and Patton faced charges reset for February 10 George Gamble Kelty canness not guilty. Joe language, appeal case noted.
Weather notes indicate fog and hazy dusk across areas with light mist. Forecast calls for continued mild air and slightly changing wind patterns near forests and branches but remains generally stable.
The county Board and Commissioners ordered the fifty extra workers in the first district to be paid weekly. They explained that twice fifty applied for the extra work and that the measure was approved Monday.
Monthly report by Superintendent C. Wolcott notes a five year old boy placed in the detention home for care until further arrangements. The report highlights improved conduct and health among inmates, no runaways this month, and additions to facilities including plant, sanitary laundry, and new lockers.
The Royal presents a high class comedy program headlined by Col. Herta Liar explorer. An animated cartoon and Pathé comedy Close Cropped Clipping accompany the feature attractions. Tomorrow includes Juleo and Romiet plus the drama Bomb in the big bill.
Readable fragments show a medicinal product description with a price mention of 26 cents. The text includes stray words about nervousness and dosage but lacks complete context or clear action.
Classified notice claims ready made and tailor made clothing at good prices in Mobile. Offers alteration and cleaning services to attract customers.
The text records fluctuating prices and points across months with an overall advance. It lists high by 9.20 and lows around 8.36 to 9.15, noting a steady close near 8.62 to 9.08 in different periods.
New York Cotton trading opened steady to slightly down amid shipping market jitters. Liverpool prices improved slightly while local spot markets stayed quiet with Middling uplands around 8.65 and futures showing only muted moves through the session.
Liverpool on February 8 reports irregular cotton spot with good middling at 65.89, middling 6.07, and low middling 466d. Sales total 1,000 bales including speculation and export. receipts 3,019 bales. Futures quiet with May-June 4.05, July-August 5.03 1-2, October-November 5.16, January-February 33.
New York stock activity showed irregular early trading with Bethlehem Steel rising 2 points to a new high. Rail issues dipped then recovered as Southern Pacific gained a point. Canadian Pacific edged higher in London ahead of a directors meeting. By hour's end, Reading and United States Steel helped firm the list.
Naval Stores Today reports firmer turpentine at 44 1 2 cents and rosin receipts of 1 232 barrels. Quoted grades show 3B at 2.06 and higher for D, B, and Hf with several other lots listed by grade and price in Savannah on February 8.
A Mobile suffrage group met at the Battle House to hear Mrs. Oscar R. Hundley of Birmingham discuss Alabama Equal Suffrage. A three person subcommittee was chosen to work with the group on reviving or reorganizing the local organization.
A city court grand jury reports partial findings and mentions arrests including Ben Howard for cattle theft from D. Coleman at Chinchula John Johnson charged with grand larceny and Lizzie Noyd charged with robbery A committee from the grand jury will inspect the poor asylum and county jail this week.
Laura Latham a resident of 305 South Warren Street was arrested Monday afternoon by Detective Warren Burch on charges of illegal heroin and cocaine sale. Two boxes of heroin were found in her possession.
H A Joyner was appointed a notary public and on Monday discharged her bond to the probate court.
A two day session in Courtland Alabama drew leading negro farmers, teachers, and ministers from Lawrence and nearby counties. The event, led by Prof. P C Parks and staff with Auburn and Alabama A and M College support, highlighted agricultural education and Baptist mission efforts with notable visitors from North Alabama institutions.
The funeral for Dennis Golott of Theodore Alabama was held Monday with 10 am home services and 11 am church rites. Theodore Lodge No 314 W O W attended in regalia. Rev J L Lombard led the service with Rev J D Crosbie assisting. Mourners included H M Edwards J H Anderson T D Broadus M M Bolton C L Anderson and Lee Moore. Esther Cassaras infant daughter of Mike and more Cassaras died at 9 am Sunday at 204 North Scott Street. Katherine Walther, a Chicago native and Sam Baldwin County resident, died Friday at 10 am leaving a husband six children and relatives.
An old advertisement touts Danderine as a remedy to stop hair loss and remove dandruff. It claims feverish scalp irritation, shrinking hair, and rapid shedding are reversed after several applications, using a 26 cent bottle bought at any drug store.
Dr King’s cold remedy soothes children's cough and croup symptoms. Immediate attention recommended for after-effects, with a warning against taking unnecessary risks.
Mrs A B Hall attended Baptist services and spoke to boys at a silver medal event. Fifty men were placed on road work Monday, with thanks to Mr Finlay My Fadyen for securing jobs. The Ideal Box and Crate Co. will reopen on Mr Williams return from New York. Mrs W M Whitinger to Fort Morgan for visit with Miss Pauline Grom before carnival. Sheriff A H M Cochram maintains order. Mr Fred Yost built a busy side. A meeting to be held at W Barnes residence on Clarke Street Wednesday at 3 PM.
A sizable group from Fairhope Alabama traveled to the city aboard the Apollo for a morning visit. Notables listed include Dr G M Hall Miss Hazel Moreis Mayoom Serton J W Folk and wife Willberg and wife Charles Nelson R F Powell and wife Miss Ella Powell J W Woods Miss Lillian Doyle Mrs Foley Rev C Johnston Dr H S Creene Reverend Boott George aet W Thad Stapleton A O Bergia and BE Perkins.
London reports a U S relief effort to buy steamship Wilhelmina for Belgian relief plans to ship food from New York to Hamburg. Owners may sell at a reasonable price but commissions and ship capacity remain issues. The United States sympathy drives talks amid wartime shortages.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist church hosts a rainbow entertainment at the Bry Walker home on Item avenue with performance by local youths. Dr M L Goff ton remains in hospital after an operation, improving. community cheers for his recovery.
Kansas City, Mo February report by Gilmore states the Pede League notes the Kansas City Federals would not be in the league next year. The source indicates Gilmore's assertion came from a meeting in Kansas City.
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