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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1915
Page
3
M Cochran of the northern war of Mobile County asked Chief Crenshaw for a street speaking permit to urge cross party unity. He argued prohibition laws were flawed and claimed his oratory could calm factional tensions.
A 60 cent bottle of Sage and Sulphur compound promises to darken gray or faded hair overnight. The old remedy is said to darken naturally and evenly with no telltale signs of dye, available at drug stores.
The Norwegian steamer Dictator, of the Orriaabebheln Company, arrived days ago with cargo and is expected to sail Saturday. Captain Samuel L. Taylor Eugene O'Brien and local officials complete the crew and accommodations for nearly thirty more passengers plus a full passenger list. Among those leaving is E. B. Portch, vice president and general manager of the line, along with others.
Chief Crenshawpe recommended to Commissioner Schwarz that Officer Joan be suspended after a night incident described as intoxicated behavior at a location where other officers forced him to leave. The document states the action and involved parties but lacks full details.
Crestline Ohio resident Mrs H H Carlisle reports a chronic bronchial cough improved after taking Vinci. She credits four bottles with full recovery and notes the product is a strong vitalizing medicine free from oil, with a money back guarantee. Van Antwerp's Drug Corporation promotes widely through drug stores.
In New Orleans today February 19 first prices showed a 1 to 2 point advance but soon weakened as the market declined to a net 2 to 6 point drop within about half an hour after the opening.
New York cotton opened steady with a decline of 1 to 4 points. Prices rallied to around last night’s close on overnight orders but soon eased again amid mixed buying and selling as concern over a Manchester strike loomed.
Cotton spot firm with moderate buying and selling, values around 5.81 for middling and 60 pounds for low options. Futures steady with May June at 4.87142, July August 4.96, October November 6.0712, January February 5.14. exports and speculation noted with 7,000 sales and 1,000 export lots.
New York stock market opened with caution and light business. Leading shares showed minor changes, mainly upward. Baltimore & Ohio and equipment stocks hit low levels. American Car and Foundry fell to 42, American Securities were dull. in London, gains outweighed losses as Canadian Pacific rose over a point.
Nav al Stores Today from Georgia on February 19 shows turpentine at 413 40 per barrel with 500 casks sold and decask re casks. Rosin firth sooty 610 with quoted prices across grades B D F G H K M N WG WW, reflecting a varied market for naval stores.
The Mobile Home Garden Association opened a drive at noon Friday in the chamber of commerce to secure land loans contributions and members. Attendees included Rev. ardiner C Ucker, Rabbi Alfred G. Moses and several clergymen and residents. A land loan deed draft was approved for legal follow up, and committees were formed to solicit lands contributions and members. several land offers were reported by L Louiselle J N McAleer Joseph Espalla Harry Smith and Tisdale Touart and Mrs A M Gonzales.
The old Norwegian bark Henry, saved from near destruction in 1906, was purchased by Captain George Santa Cruz. The vessel arrived in Pensacola by tug, to be fitted as a barkentine at Ollinger Bruce Dry Docks and renamed Hildagard.
An advertisement promises instant relief from stuffed nose and catarrh using Ely's Cream Balm. It claims the small bottle provides quick opening of nasal passages, stops discharges, relieves headache, and aids sleep by melting with nasal heat and soothing the inflamed membrane. It urges trying a bottle from local stores.
Special to The Item. In M Williams Alabama on February 19 two mysterious deaths occurred about five miles from town. Sam Gee a black man left for work and found his wife and their three weeks old baby dead in bed within about thirty minutes after being summoned by an eight year old child. The cause of their deaths remains unknown.
Mobile police department praised for efficient carnival duties. Mayor Pillans and Chief Weenaw commended officers, with Chief Crenshaw noting local newspapers acknowledged the department's performance.
Colonel W D Mann of New York, retired newspaper man, praised the chief of police and department. Chief Crenshaw said residents aided officers and obeyed traffic rules, preventing any action in the downtown districts.
In the inferior criminal court on Thursday afternoon J. Goldin was cleared of guilt in a cattle case. The prosecution failed to prove felonious intent or that the cattle were stolen. The state could not substantiate charges against Goldin.
An advertisement touts Gentle Dandrine as a quick, inexpensive solution for dandruff and hair fullness. It claims soft lustrous hair in minutes and appeals to readers with dramatic assurances and prize offers for testers.
Fire yesterday morning partly destroyed the home of William Liversage in Whistler Alabama caused likely by a defective flue. Mrs Liversage who is critically ill was cared for by neighbors after being rescued as volunteers saved most furnishings and the house was saved from complete loss.
Mrs. Floyd C. Hartley and her children have returned home after a several day stay with relatives in Meridian Mississippi.
Advert says Cascarets cleanse the stomach and bowels. It promises to remove sour undigested food and foul gases, reduce excess bile, and promote clean, fresh bowels with a 10 cent box.
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