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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1916

Page

5

Furnished rooms for light housekeeping practical in city area

Classified notice lists two rentals: furnished rooms for light housekeeping at 207 St. Emanuel Street and a lower furnished apartment in a choice neighborhood with Bell phone number 60 for contact, dated February 21.

St. Emanuel Street Bell Phone N. E St. Louis Franklin Streets St. Louis Street Bayou Conception Washington Avenue North Sutton Street North Jackson Street Dauphin St

Cotton Market Mixed as New York Trade Fluctuates and Spreads

Cotton prices edged higher and lower through New York and Liverpool sessions with spot middling at 11.25 in New York and 8.01 to 8.01 in Liverpool. Futures quotes swung from gains to declines as traders reacted to New Orleans weakness and Southern selling, before late-day steadiness amid trade buying and covering.

New Orleans New York Liverpool

Gibson Hearing Set for Monday March 8

Frank Gibson arraigned on embezzlement charge of 900 dollars from United Fruit Company pleaded not guilty and his case was set for hearing March 8. He could not make bond and claimed the money was for a person in trouble in the city months ago.

Frank Gibson United Fruit Company Gibson

Tallapoosa Returns From Coastal Cruise Extensions Planned

The coast guard cutter Tallapoosa returned to Mobile after a short cruise visiting Fort Morgan Gulfport Pensacola and Horn Island. It will extend cruising grounds to Key West and along Florida reefs during Tampa’s absence and stay in Mobile through Mardi Gras.

Coast Guard Mobile Fort Morgan Gulfport Pensacola Horn Island Tallapoosa Key West Station Florida Reefs Tampa Key West Seneca Ico New Foundland Washington

Devitt Sues Harrison for 26000 Injury Claim

William Devitt files in the law and equity court seeking 26000 for personal injuries from an October 27 1916 automobile collision in which he says David Harrison drove the car and caused a skull fracture and permanent injury.

William Devitt Field Law and Equity David Harrison Devitt Harrison

International tensions trigger stock declines in New York trading

Fresh complications in the international situation and Teutonic gains in France pushed the New York stock market lower. Standard shares fell 2 to 3 points, war issues 4 to 6, and obscure stocks dropped 10 to 15, with a late recovery amid submarine program rumors.

New York Teutonic France Germany

M. and C. Railroad Lands in Alabama and Mississippi

Tracts from 40 to 10 000 acres offered with one quarter cash and liberal terms on the balance. Some choice parcels in Mobile County with elevated level land and rich soil. For maps and prices contact George Kilborn at 409 North Royal Street near Union Terminal Station Mobile Alabama Bell 957 J. Local ads indicate land opportunities for immediate purchase.

Mobile George Kilborn North Royal Street Union Terminal Station Ala Price St Bell Phone

Laborers urged to wear dress suits at social events

Worcester Mass February 28 A moulders union moves to have workmen attend social affairs in formal dress. Plans for the annual concert this week prompted the push and officers say action may extend to other unions. Richard J Thornton, the business agent, argues proper garb removes class lines and some workers would look fine.

Worcester Mass Moulders’ Organization Richard J. Thornton

Supreme Court denies review in Pensacola banking case

Washington February 28 The Supreme Court denied Mrs Mary C Keyser's request for review of Florida federal court decrees allowing sale of her separate statutory property to satisfy a bank stock judgment against her First National Bank of Pensacola stock Milton receiver recorded judgment after bank suspension two years ago

Washington Supreme Court Mary C. Keyser Florida First National Bank of Pensacola W. H. Milton

Hobson Changes Residence to Tenth District

Captain Richmond P. Hobson, former congressman from the Sixth district, informs the Secretary of State that he has moved his legal residence from Greensboro to Jasper in Walker County, now part of the new Tenth congressional district. The change signals a possible candidacy.

Montgomery Ala Richmond P. Hobson John Purifoy Greensboro Jasper Walker County Tenth Hobson

Congress Race For Tenth District Opposes William B.

A political contest for the Tenth district features a challenger opposing William B. of Jasper in a key congressional race. The article outlines candidate positions and local party backing amid campaign activity.

R. W. Taylor Returns to Mobile & Ohio Office

R. W. Taylor, vice president and general manager of the Mobile & Ohio railroad, who had been confined at home several days with illness, is able to appear at his office on Monday.

R. W. Taylor Mobile & Ohio Railroad Ilness

Two More Candidates Enter Circuit Clerk Race

Ed ward Huet and Michael J. Duggan join John S. Drago in filing for circuit court clerk. S. H. Smith remains the incumbent with three declared candidates.

Edward Huet Michael J. Duggan Southern Market John S. Drago Huet Duggan S. H. Smith

Prohibition Case Fines and Bail Set in Inferior Court

Lottie Decourneau fined 61 dollars or twenty days hard labor for violation of the prohibition law by Judge Kerlain. She appealed and was released on 200 dollars bond. A similar case against Charles Smith postponed to March 11. William Fields and Isiah Crockett charged with larceny of brass from a launch are discharged. Henry Jones acquitted of Della Jones and she taxed costs. Irene Smith reset to March 30. Ella Oliver reset. Sam Perry fined one dollar or ten days for gaming.

Lottie Decourneau Wicea Kerlain Inferior Criminal Court Charles Smith William Fields Isiah Crockett R. D. Brown Henry Jones Della Jones Irene Smith Ella Oliver Sam Perry

VESSELS IN PORT AND Dock Activities Highlight Port Traffic

The column lists ships in port and dock operations including loading and repair at Turner Terminals Gulf Dry Docks and various piers. Ships such as Rebecca R Douglass Carrie A Lane and Josephine are noted with origins and destinations like Martinique Havana and New Orleans. Freight movements mention lumber, molasses, and steamer traffic with connections to Norfolk and United Fruit lines.

Rebecca R. Douglass Matt Hs Merceries Carrie A. Lane Marst Martinique Josephine Ante Ork Edna V. Pickela Hsote Eouthara Pen Ponsaseie Acho Lizzie F. Dennison Bodden Cardenas Wandtian McDade Havana Moragues Lumber Alf Nor Munson Steermeme Pe Corinto United Fruit Com Montoso New Orleans Fort Belize Orr- Shentie'mer” Soe Esday Currier Cavan Molasses Company

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