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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1915
Page
7
The Paris inquiry concludes that World War I between civilized nations featured unprecedented savagery by Germany. It cites systematic village burnings, pillage, and terror aimed at civilians, including widespread ravishment, with many victims deterred from testifying.
The Danish steamship Droning Olga sails for Gulfport Mississippi to finish cargo for Colon with rumors of horses denied by the captain and shipline head. Norwegian bark Alfheim due to sail for Queenstown Ireland and Spanish bark Teresa en route to Spain. City of Mobile departs upriver with passengers and cargo, Belize bound for Belize City. Caucus dredge heads to St Andrews Florida, Fjell steamer bound for Puerto Cortez Honduras.
Mrs. L. S. Sweatman, widow of the Del Champs shooting victim, testified as the first witness in Cullen's second trial. The jury panel includes Warren Moore, Cyrus Sibley, John Ramsey, E. M. Bailey, Chester Kenepke, Robert Weinacker, James Wentworth, Albert Reynolds, George Ward, Hugh Manning, Conner Sims, and Lee Courtright.
Mrs J Torrey and Mrs W B Pugh of Electra Semmes Colston Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy asked Mobile officials to take over the old Confederate steamboat Lady Davis as a city relic. The vessel now in Baltimore, with the group seeking the city commission to retain and maintain it in good condition.
The Universal Printing Company Incorporated filed papers of operation in the probate court Friday authorized to engage in a general printing and publishing business. Officers include G. H. Kruempel as president Mrs Agnes Brunnier as vice president and Emil A Brunnier as secretary and treasurer.
Commissioner Laz Schwarz receives a formal invitation to the Texas inaugural ball featuring a handsomely engraved card marking his attendance at the official inauguration events.
News from New York reports Master George Lyons son of the late Dr. George G. Lyons of Mobile is seriously ill at a neurological hospital. He is being cared for by his mother.
Receipts this day total 66 across ports with 5,894 since period start and 9,548 since Aug 1. Exports this day 678 and 39,383 since Aug 1. Stock this day 54,254. U S ports five day receipts 299,174 and exports to Britain 66,531. Exports to continent 110,227. Stock this day 1,689,784. U S ports since Aug 1 4,943,827.
The New Orleans cotton market rose early as spot demand strengthened from Texas, with 650 bales bought for immediate delivery and 1,750 bales on order. Prices paused later, remaining below yesterday’s levels, with January to October futures showing modest declines and steady spot prices at Middling 75-8.
New York January cotton opened with mixed moves as first prices fell and then rose slightly. Spot middling uplands held at 8.00, with 700 bales sold. Futures closed barely steady as Mar, May, July, and Oct contracts fluctuated in narrow ranges amid buying by German-linked houses and Wall Street interest.
In New York January 7 the stock market showed general firmness but no standout features as dealings remained light. Most shares held or edged up while Union Pacific fell, Bethelhem Steel attracted inquiries, and a few international issues posted small gains offset by losses. Major names included Amalgamated Copper 54 3 8, American Can 29 5 8, General Electric 141 1 8, United States Steel 51 1 2, Pennsylvania 106, Southern Pacific 83 3 4, and Union Pacific 118.
Liverpool cotton futures are steady with good middling at 5.04 and middling 4.74. Sales reach 8,000 bales with 800 for speculation and export, while receipts total 17,000 bales. Futures quote May-June 4.50 to 4.52 and other spreads around 4.66 to 4.71 for various months.
Naval Stores report from Savannah Georgia on January 7 shows turpentine firm price at 43 cents per gallon with 78 casks traded and a rosin firm receipt count of 783 barrels. Bid quotes listed for grades B D EB F G HE and others range from 3.15 to 9.20 per barrel with several fractions and variations.
W K Kellogg and John T Kellogg, prominent heads of the Kellogg corn flake company, are staying in Mobile at the Cawthon Hotel during a visit.
Governor-Elect Charles Henderson visits Montgomery to brief legislators on the looming session. He is expected to back Edward Johnston of Huntsville for speaker, while Johnston firmed up support from some prohibitionist lawmakers. Autauga’s Rep. McQueen Smith, ill after surgery, may miss opening day. Lusk of Guntersville favored by ultra prohibitionists for senate president pro tem.
The 1915 meeting moves from February 24-26 to February 18-20 in New Orleans to allow delegates to take Mardi Gras rates. President John Craft of the Alabama commission and President M L Alexander of the Louisiana Conservation Commission arranged the change.
The Item reports confusion in Emma Ludlow vs L S Ludlow court records. The cross bill for divorce was dismissed while Mrs Ludlow sued for support and maintenance and received a court grant.
A chimney fire at the Meyer grocery on Scott and Dauphin streets caused considerable excitement Wednesday night about 10 35. Two hose companies were summoned but their services were not needed. No damage resulted.
The Jewell Kelley stock company presents The Man of Her Choice a four act comedy at the Dreamland Theatre as the second offering of the engagement. The matinee drew a large audience and the company received high praise for its lively performances and clever act between shows. The same bill continues through the week with nightly performances and an amateur night tomorrow.
In the courts the docket included Hoyle v Southern States Lumber on bill and decree pro confesso. Hurtel v Hur tel rule nisi set. Abrams Edwards v Jennie Edwards decree pro confesso on cross bill. Peeler v Peeler motion for reference granted. McKean v Thompson demurrers. Law Side transacted Cole v Gilchrist damages set at 227.78. Van Antwerp Drug Co. v Clarke dismissed. Friday calls listed. Circuit Browne notes Gulfport cases on trial and Friday calls including Moffat and Ed Ross.
The American Railway Association hosts an expert lecture by Col. Taylor on explosives regulations at 8 pm to educate carriers and shippers about Interstate Commerce Commission requirements for training employees. Col. B W Dunn arranges the talks. railroads jointly cover expenses.
The two story frame residence of R F Gould at 164 South Broad street was slightly damaged by fire Wednesday afternoon about 206 o clock. The cause was a defective fireplace. Little damage resulted.
Willie Randolph was charged with stealing a pair of shoes and received a three month sentence at hard labor in the recorder's court on Wednesday afternoon.
In a continued exchange, Mobile officials reaffirm police protection for cargo loading at the port. Chief Frank W Crenshaw rejects German American Alliance claims of bias, noting shipments were cleared by federal authorities. Viking prepares to load 450 horses for Bordeaux with Crathens and St Ninian also involved.
The funeral for Mrs. Leonora G. Yost, a Prichard resident, was held Wednesday with interment at Whistler Cemetery. Very Rev. Gardiner C. Tucker of St. John's Episcopal Church officiated. Pallbearers were J. L. Ostom, ae McFadyen, John Bohiman and ohn Cleveland.
The article notes H Pillans serving as mayor of Mobile City. It records his leadership role and ties to municipal governance.
Administratrix Amelia E Price announces letters of administration on the Thomas F Price estate in Mobile County Alabama. Creditors must present claims within the legally required time or be barred. Honor Price Williams judge of the Probate Court notified on December 1 1914.
Mobile headquarters will be the base for P. H. Roach who succeeds Neil R. Markie in the post. Roach, formerly with the North and South Mine at Birmingham, joins a list of visitors and locals noting cordial social visits in Mobile. Tours from Pittsburgh and Montgomery are among the many in town, with several businessmen and merchants visiting friends and considering Mobile county prospects.
The cattle committee of the Chamber of Commerce will meet Friday at 7 o'clock in the association office. Reports from sub-committee chairmen will be submitted.
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