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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1917
Page
7
Consolidated statement lists United States ports receipts and exports with figures to Great Britain and the Continent. It shows daily receipts of 132,097 and 166,707 in two periods, exports to Great Britain 62,990 and 87,047, to the Continent 55,961 and 67,783, plus stock day totals and cumulative receipts since August reaching 1,491,518 and 1,744,109.
New Orleans January 12 reports show a buoyant start with prices rising 10 to 22 points in early trading as large speculative interests reportedly back the market. By noon traders booked profits while spot cotton remained steady with 2165 bales awaiting delivery and middling at 18.13.
The Associated Press reports New York cotton opened firm with gains of 1 to 15 points as active months rose 19 to 36 points on covering and Liverpool influence. May dipped to 18.48 mid morning amid profit taking. Benson with Liverpool ties sold late. No foreign cargo space beyond 400–500 bales to Havre. rate $4. Middling 18.15.
Hogs receipts 11 500 head market higher. Lagete 10 35 to 10 65 pigs 8 00 to 9 75 od heavy 10 76 to 10 85 bulk 10 36 to 10 70. Cattle receipts 3 000 head market steady native beef steers 7 50 to 11 50 yearling steers and heifers 8 50 to 11 50 cows 6 50 to 8 50 ers 5 30 to 8 50. Sheep receipts 500 head ewes 6 50 to 9 75 yearlings 11 00 to 12 25.
New York stocks rose at the open as Entente responses to Washington boosted war shares by 1 to 2 points. United States Steel traded 12,000 shares from 112 5/8 to 113, with broad gains in copper, shipping, and oils, while several rails and industrials posted advances and a steady close was seen later.
Grain prices show No 2 red wheat at 1.94 per bushel and No 3 red around 1.89 to 1.90. Corn for No 2 around 0.97 and No 4 yellow near 0.94 to 0.96. Oats No 3 white about 0.56 to 0.57. Provisions list pork 29.50 lard 15.57 15.62 ribs 14.12 14.67. May and July futures trading noted with varied bids and months.
Live from Jan 12 Cotton spot easier with good middling at 11.27 cents per pound. Mid-Steer 11.11, low middling 10.9. Sales 7 600 bales including 700 for speculation and export. Receipts 18 000 bales. Futures: January-February 10.89, February-March 10.92, March-April 10.97, April-May 10.97, May-June 10.00, June-July 10.99, July-August 10.98, August-September 10.72.
Turpentine dull at Savannnah with few sales and 47 casks received while shipments reach 1415 casks. Rosin shows no sales with 30 barrels received and 1925 barrels shipped. stock totals include 22 419 satan and 89 258 barrels respectively. Prices cited for several grades uneven around 6 to 7 dollars.
The schooner Florence Thurlow, part of the Munson line, was set to depart Thursday but delayed due to a barge sinking at the entrance to the slip where she lay. The Munisla sailed with a good cargo for Cuban ports, while the Thurlow carried lumber. Two other vessels, the schooner Joseph P. Cooper and the Munson liner Frednes, were ready to sail later that day.
The fruit steamer Port Antonio, long in port awaiting orders, was shifted this morning to Munson piers to begin loading for her next voyage, moving the vessel from port to start operations.
The schooner Louise M Richards was hauled out at Alabama Dry Docks and Shipbuilding Company for extensive repairs. The tug Marion of Lapwing Towing and Wrecking Company was hauled out at Gulf Dry Docks for minor repairs.
A sizable crowd attended a mobile recital featuring Miss Prudence Neff piano and Robert Dolessi violin at the Battle House auditorium. The program showcased a broad range of works including Rakoczy March Debussy Golligog’s Cake Walk and Br’er Rabbit with strong performances noted for Neff and Dolessi under the Mobile National Organization of Musical Clubs.
A warrant charging Fred Desporte with selling heroin was served by U S Marshal Gewin. Desporte, 26, of 213 South Hamilton Street, is detained on $250 bond. He was arrested last night by Officers Lott and Johnson at the marshal's request and docketed on a dangerous and suspicious charge. Government officials expect to prove he peddled heroin in the Srenderloin district.
G David Smith harness maker of this city died this morning. He leaves a wife two sons Kine ey and Charles D one stepson H Hamel and two sisters including Mrs B Schultz of Keokuk Iowa. Born April 11 1849 he came to Mobile from Keokuk and worked for a local firm fifteen years.
The cotton seed oil market in New York closed steady with spot bids at 12.05. December and January terms traded around 12.07 to 12.12, February 12.08 to 12.12, March 12.07 to 12.03, and later months showing similar ranges. Prices for July and August futures near 12.14 to 12.16.
The 80 acre Canadian Car and Foundry Company plant near Kingsland New Jersey burned heavily with half a million shells exploding as flames swept through 40 to 50 flimsy buildings. Loss is estimated over 4.9 million dollars, mostly from Russian government shells. Approximately 1,400 workers escaped with no confirmed deaths. Police and nearby towns fed and sheltered 1000 refugees who fled into Hackensack marshes amid the bombardment.
A blaze near a plant’s magazines storing trinituluol nitric acid picric acid and black powder prompted evacuation. Bombardment surround failed to cause greater damage since shells lacked detonating fuses until Russia and fire began in a denatured alcohol cleaning room before spreading to a shell car.
The telephonist stayed at her post near the blaze and sent warnings to buildings across the plant. Police warn thousands of loaded shells fell within four miles and may be in crowds as souvenirs. They urge careful handling and search for shells brought to the city.
Early this afternoon Green Griffith was shot and killed by Sim Thomas at Allentown near Crichton. Deputies were dispatched to the scene as reports reach the sheriff's office.
Notice from the Board of School Commissioners inviting bids for turpentine privileges timber and farming leases on all school sections in Mobile county due by 12:00 January 16 1917. Right to reject any or all bids reserved. For information apply Murphy superintendent. 1:11-12-13-16-16
Mobile Lodge 321 Loyal Order of Moose announces District Director F M Sommerkamp of Columbus Ga will visit Mobile Sunday afternoon at 430 arriving by train. Reception committee led by Herve Charest will meet him with Mesars R H Parcons George Streb and T T Palmer.
Representative Wood of Indian Territory says a sub committee is to review the conduct of contumacious witness Thomas W. Lawson who refused to answer. He explains the resolutions were needed amid reports that high place figures had access to stock market tips. The house seeks to uncover if a leak occurred and argues for or against intentionality.
Representative Han of Mississippi attacked Republicans for appeasing the unfavorable report and blamed partisan politics for the agitation. He doubted a leak, noting many days news could have surfaced. Representative Lenroot, a Republican, called for an investigation and suggested a member of Congress to be protected by the committee belongs on the Democratic side.
Hisses from Democrats and applause from Republicans marked the scene as Representative Garrett of Tennessee said no evidence connected any member of the committee to stock transactions or leaks. Representative Bennet, a Republican, argued the majority feared investigations and stopped tracing things back to Washington.
Representative Campbell a Republican argued against the majority report claiming J. A. Connolly & Co. had a private wire to Wall Street and that the leak originated from Washington over a private line. He urged investigation of which wire the leak used, noting Connolly’s ties to R. W. Bolling, a partner and brother-in-law to President Wilson’s wife.
The City Court of Mobile, in existence since 1846, will adjourn sine die tomorrow and amalgamate into Mobile County Circuit Court on January 17. Judge Oliver J. Semmes has served over 21 years. today Charles pleaded guilty to murder in the end degree and was sentenced to re imprisonment. Several cases, including grand larceny and prohibition violations, were continued or nolle pressed. shooting and crime near Lake Catherine were noted.
Fragmentary note suggests a doctor recommends a fast remedy for headaches. The legible parts mention relief methods and terms like speedy and effective treatment.
An article from Philadelphia promotes a free prescription to strengthen eyesight by 50 percent in a week. It urges buying Bon-Opto tablets, dissolving one in water, and using the solution to bathe the eyes twice daily, claiming quick perceptible improvement.
Local notice identifies a Springfield family matter involving a mother of nine describing her ninth baby. The fragment references a personal claim or event but lacks full context or details.
Fragmentary ad copy touts a system to “relieve” stomach discomfort and eliminate toxins. It implies rapid results for those who cleanse the stomach and liver, warning of lingering tongue coating, foul breath, indigestion, and biliousness if ignored.
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