Alabama Legislature Faces Bills and Vetoes Amid Public Debate
In Montgomery on February 11 the legislature tackled a flood of bills, including a defeated resolution targeting Alabama Power lawyers, a vetoed anti liquor advertisement measure tied to the Montgomery Advertiser, and a $1.5 million bond proposal by Henderson. The session featured heated debate, conference committee talks, and a vote of confidence in Governor Henderson as lawmakers weigh constitutional changes and excise reforms.
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United States Steel Leads Broad Market Rise on Solid Tonnage
Wall Street reports United States Steel as the day’s feature with a favorable tonnage statement boosting early trading. Steel moved from 42 5 8 to 42 3 4 and then to 435 8, with Union Pacific Reading and Atchison also advancing. Other specialties rose less prominently as gains spread through the market.
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Peculiar After Effects of Grip This Year
Doctors nationwide report a widespread grip epidemic with distressing symptoms. Many patients suffer a run down condition affecting the kidneys and a lame back as danger signals indicate deeper illness. Gentle healing is promised.
Market Closings Report with Mixed Listings
Thursday market closings reflect varied activity with notes on prices and receipts. The report shows figures for receipts since August 1 totaling 344,816 and exports for the day at 1,0810,749, with stock at 45,983 and 41,094.
Cotton market steady with small late gains in New York
New York cotton opened steady after a small decline and traded quietly for an hour. Prices closed barely steady as liquidation and weather expectations influenced activity with prospects of higher final grain yields in the South and good receipts. March and December contracts posted slight movements around 8.57 to 9.46 per unit.
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Cotton futures drift after Liverpool market dip in early session
New Orleans reports cotton prices easing in response to a weaker Liverpool market with favorable weather across the cotton belt. Spot cotton remains easy and sales include 2,000 bales to arrive 1,000 bales. Middling at 88.16 cents. The market closes steady with a net decline of 6 to 8 points.
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Liverpool Cotton Market Briefs and Futures Quotes
Liverpool reports despot limited business with Good middling at 5.39 and middling 6.07, low middling 4.664. Trade shows 6 000 bales sold with receipts 37 850 bales. Futures barely steady with May-June at 4.93 1 3 and July-August at 6.02 1 3. October-November 5.14 1 2 and January-February 6.21.
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Turpentine and Rosin Prices and Receipts in Savannah
Turpentine quiet at 448 4/4 cents per barrel with receipts of 96 casks while rosin receipts reach 1 076 barrels. Market quotes list multiple grades with varied prices from B to WG and others, reflecting the day’s activity in Naval Stores at Savannah.
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City Briefs Highlight Local Notary Bond and Assault Charge
Charles M. Erdman filed his bond in the probate court on Thursday as a notary public. Ida Blount was docketed on a charge of assault with a knife on her husband. Mark Anthony, Frisco lines division passenger agent, headquarters New Orleans, is in the city on business. Other local mentions include a well known resident confined at home.
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New Orleans
H. B. Howe
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Birmingham
D. Abenathy
Santa Fe
Mobile
Asquith Explains Wheat Prices Driven by Speculation
London February 11 Premier Asquith warned that wheat prices are mainly influenced by speculation in New York and Chicago markets seen as nervous and jumpy. He predicted the fever would ease after June while replying to Admiral Beresford on German raids, saying each case must be judged on its merits.
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Albany Notes Repeal Effort and Local Incidents
A fragmented digest reports moves toward repealing the Frawleying laws and abolishing the state athletic commission, plus assorted Mobile and Pensacola visits. It notes a fatal fire at 226 Lexington Avenue, theft at 356 South Wilkinson, a civil session change for February 17, a mail boat upgrade, a chicken shop burglary, and several local residents tied to various incidents.
Social session at Prins Thureda club reception in Mobile
Dr H Z Inge presided over a social meeting in the hotel's reception room attended by invited guests who praised the club and its aims. Winter tourists arrive in Mobile as William Keane Mrs N Keane and Marg tered visit the area amid other scattered notes and names.
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Former convict linked to Mindens case named in letter
Chief of Police Crenshaw received a communication Thursday from a man in New Orleans identifying as a former convict tied to Mindens. The letter lists several aliases and notes two years at Joliet prison and time in Detroit as H Oliver Conway. It clarifies the man is not Frederick H Melian who allegedly defrauded Dr Marse of Chicago.
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Relief for Intermountain Rail Traffic Cuts Rates Across the Board
The Interstate Commerce Commission announced a ruling easing freight rates for intermountain traffic. The decision lowers or caps carload rates from Chicago Buffalo and New York to intermediate points compared with Pacific coast routes, aiming to prevent shifts of traffic to water routes and protect Midwest industries.
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Plans for Rebuilding Belgium Cities After War
London February 11 plans for rebuilding Belgian towns were discussed at the conference of Garden es From the ashes there shall arise a newer and finer Belgium said Herbert Samuel president of any local government board Among 200000 refugees there are about 200000 displaced families slated for development of Belgian towns along modern Ha Delegates include representatives from the United States France Holland and Spain
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Britain Not Ready To Talk Peace In German Utterances
London dispatch reports Britain not prepared to discuss peace terms despite recent German utterances. The press notes Britain would only agree to terms that end the war and save lives, with officials stressing no negotiation until clear conditions are met.
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British net loss 41000. Asquith says 60 percent fit
Prime Minister Asquith states British net war losses total 41000 with about 60 percent of forces recovered and fit for service. The remark frames a recovering manpower picture amid ongoing mobilization.
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Asquith Promises Harder UK Trade Measures Against Germany
London February 11 Premier Asquith told the House of Commons Britain will take further steps against German trade. In reply to Admiral Beresford he said the government is considering measures in response to Germany's alleged violation of the laws of war and hopes to announce them soon.
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Des Moines Saloons Lose Licenses After Council Vote
Des Moines Iowa Feb 11 The city council refused to renew liquor licenses for saloonkeepers causing the citys eighty saloons to close Saturday night.
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Iowa
Funeral Notice Sneider ZEntered Into Rest
Brief funeral notice states Sneider entered into rest. The service details mention Rotterdam and Duval areas with burial to follow, and indicates immediate family and date February is referenced.
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Garibaldi Son Arrives in London to Meet Italians
General Ricciotti Garibaldi, son of the Italian patriot, arrived in London yesterday en route from Paris. He was greeted by a deputation representing the Italian community.
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Too Acres of City Lots Proffered
Citizens' Committee on Unemployed meets at chamber of commerce with clergy and local leaders. Gideon Tucker presides as the committee reports progress toward incorporation and the tender of about 100 acres of land for the organization’s use and development.
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Louvain Survivor Teaches French in Mobile
A Louvain survivor, now in Mobile, recounts hiding with civilians during the city’s siege and helping over a hundred Germans escape. He recently spoke at Mrs. C. J. Torrey’s residence, while efforts continue to assist him. He traveled from Havre via New York with another man. He attended Sacred Heart Academy in Louvain.
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The Dacia Sails for Germany with Cotton Cargo
The American steamer Dacia sailed today with a cargo of cotton bound for Germany via Rotterdam. The fate of the ship will be determined in a prize court after entering European waters.
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George McDonald
Hamburg-American Line
Edward N. Breitung
Norfolk
Germany
Associated Press
Rotterdam
Dacia Prize Issue Foreseen by Prize Court Debate
Washington officials monitor the Dacia sale and potential prize court transfer questions. If Britain views the sale as valid, negotiations may hinge on the Declaration of London and its wartime prize rules.
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Doctor Hirshfield Returns Home After Medical Treatment
Dr. H. P. Hirshfield, a medical professional and county coroner, has recovered and is ready for duty. He was discharged Monday at 1 PM from the hospital, and four hours later began travel home to Maryland.
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