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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1916
Page
1
Heads of several local financial institutions report improving business conditions and optimism for the future. Interviews emphasize steady growth, steady customer demand, and positive outlook for mobile banking services.
Dividends declared for the six months by five Missouri banks. Merchants is shown as quarterly. Peoples Bank paid 22,500, First National 30,000, Bank of Otana 5,000, Union Savings 8,780.
Directors report all Mobile banks have declared semi annual dividends. The First National Bank announced a regular dividend of 10 percent totaling 30 5000. Officials say business has been satisfactory in the last six months and improving, though not yet at normal levels.
The Bank of Mobile declares 5 percent dividend and notes strong six month gains. Union Savings Bank pays 3 percent with $760 total, while Merchants Bank reports a 3 percent dividend and deposits up over six months. People's Bank declares 15 percent dividend totaling $22 500 with yearly $45 000 distributed. President Ladd and Little cite improving business and deposits, plus optimistic future prospects amid better local conditions.
A terse report notes Fee in Wilson returned to York shortly before Cao Te set out to the White House. The fragmentary text indicates a sequence of movements tied to political or diplomatic figures.
The late Rittenhouse Moore, a Mobile dredging figure, was buried in Magnolia cemetery after a Saturday 10 AM funeral at Christ Episcopal church. Rev. Matthew Brewster led the Episcopal service with Raphael Semmes Camp UCV members in attendance, funeral pallbearers named.
Women of Mobile patrol the streets selling 5 cent buttons to fund Pre- Preparedness Day expenses for July 4. Early reports indicate strong demand as many salesladies and volunteers gather, with contributions rising as the day proceeds.
A meeting will form a home guard at Montgomery mobilization camp to protect residents during military absence. Captain John Callaghan leads current ex National Guard members in organizing the unit with the Mobile Rifles participating in the Preparedness Parade.
The Battle House Hotel Company filed an additional mortgage of 370000 dollars in probate court. The mortgage, made with the First National Bank of Mobile as trustee, was recorded on Saturday.
Mr. George McQuillan of the United States customs service, on duty at night at this port, began a thirty day vacation this morning. He will probably leave shortly for Bon Secour to spend part of his time off.
The Avon city commission held its regular session Saturday and approved a payroll totaling 24 768 dollars. Mayor P J Lyons attended with Commissioners Pillans and Schwarz present.
All Mobile school children have been asked to assemble at 8 15 a m on July Fourth for a community event.
The Mobile county board of tax equalizers adjourned for funeral honors and resumed with reductions on many cases. Chairman Espada said the board cannot reduce assessments for burned houses and noted confusion from Citronelle fire victims appearing. Several properties were lowered in value during the session.
State Harbor Commission reports a slight decrease in vessel arrivals for June compared with May. Foreign bound steamships 26 with 28 359 tons, coastwise steamers 10 766 tons, schooners 12 4 474 tons, two square rigged 3 684 tons, total 47 vessels 47 263 tons. May totals show 61 arrivals 60 222 tons with 30 foreign steamships 42 461 tons, 9 coastwise steamers 11 009 tons, 19 schooners 6 001 tons, and 3 barges 1 161 tons.
Additional divisions have been added to parade plans as the event expands its readiness showcase. Officials say the broader lineup will demonstrate enhanced community involvement and coordination across multiple units.
The readable fragment notes a pitcher and speedball reference. Names Dora Dana and Brerah McHale appear, suggesting a sports or pitching context. Details are sparse, with no clear event, team, or dates established for a fuller summary.
In Alabama a court holds prohibited liquor has no property right. Jim Hubbard faces burglary and grand larceny charges after risk of freedom. Vincent Kilborn, defense counsel, demurred to the indictment claiming no offense occurred due to no property stolen. The court sua sponte addressed the plea.
At El Paso July 1 United States customs officials passed twenty five hundred sacks of corn consigned to Mexican merchants in Juarez after sacks were emptied for contraband checks. Two days were needed to re sack the grain amid reports of shortages and looming famine. The border embargo slows large freight shipments as Mexican buyers cite drought and scarce crops in Chihuahua.
Fragmentary report notes heavy provost guards and cavalry at an international bridge with mounted detachments. Authorities declared the rumor unfounded and the civil populace was reportedly safe, per commandant statements.
The Local Weather Bureau reports Sunday will mirror today with mild conditions and a light cool night. Mobilians enjoyed a cool spell last night as temperatures drift toward a low of around 70 degrees, with higher readings expected today.
About 300 American refugees arrived aboard the Sumner at Vera Cruz and were reported yesterday by the Navy Department to sail back to the United States at once via Tampico. The west Mexican coast saw the transport Buffalo taking on more refugees at Mazatlan and expected to sail for San Diego, California.
Chicago July 1 President Zoba ton of the American definitely suspended Manager Sait fith of the Washington club, genes ger Carrigan of the Boston George McBride, pay oF on wae Washington club. len tater tichpati nin the a 8 he t On ciob y senertae.
Auditor reports a large July meeting as P B Dorian, tax collector, settled the year's accounts in Montgomery. Settlement shows total receipts of 7,032.17 dollars recorded on Saturday.
Montgomery July 1 soldiers and a band mobilized here for the Fourth of July celebration. The brigade will make its first public appearance in the event with the mobilized units marching in the parade.
Washington reports a stall in the Mexican crisis as President Wilson considers addressing Congress. Officials urge clarification of Mexico’s intentions toward the American expedition after Carranza’s note and the delay in a formal Mexican reply. Continued discussion expected after Congress adjourns for July Fourth.
The New Orleans market reacts to government crop reports showing 1.1 percent of normal condition on June 25 and a 12.1 percent acreage gain over last year. Futures dip as futures trading softens, with heavy selling and short positions driving prices down despite the optimistic acreage read.
Ripert Rayford, a Mobile boy, traveled from Salt Lake City Utah to join the First Alabama National Guard. He is the son of Mrs H M Lord of Night, and his mother gave consent for enlistment.
Arthur Tew now faces an additional charge under the prohibition law. The case was continued by the county recorder’s court with officer St. Clair and others noting alleged language used by Tew. Docket items show continuances to July and mid month dates for several codefendants.
The Board of Revenue delays opening bids for the Delta Highway project between Maeblie and Daldwin county shorelines. New bids will cover dredging trestle work and roadway construction under the road superintendent with plans by the county highway engineer. The board also authorizes purchasing travel for county roads and six mules for the road department.
A local gathering will feature attorneys delivering addresses at a prominent meeting. Hon. Newton Baker, secretary of war, will speak on Foundations: Law Municipal and National. Harry T. Smith will discuss Political Judiciaries.
Bradford pleaded guilty to grand larceny in city court on Saturday and was remanded for sentencing. The case involved snatching a pocketbook from a woman identified as Kena Reese on a jail term day at City, Mo.
Members of internal societies gather at McGinnis hall on Banday Ab.OF dle p. TM m. to arrange for July 4 parade activities. The meeting invites all members to attend and participate in organizing the event.
J B Thornton is selected as custodian for the P O Building. Spastre is opalstioent.
British artillery bombarded the French front as heavy fighting surged along a twelve mile sector north of the river. French and British troops pressed a major offensive, driving toward Montauban and Serre while reports claim German trenches fell and large numbers of prisoners were taken.
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