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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1916

Page

7

New Orleans Cotton Rises on Gulf Storm Fears

In New Orleans July 5 the cotton market rose 9 to 11 points in early trading as tropical storm fears loom inland. Prices moved 16 to 18 points above last night's close by noon on storm warnings from New Orleans to Pensacola. Rails and energy stocks also advanced with Canadian Pacific, Texas Company, Maxwell, Mexican Petroleum, Union Pacific and United Fruit among leaders amid steady to firm demand.

New Orleans Gulf of Mexico Liverpoo Bull Ten Pensacola Canadian Pacific Texas Company Maxwell Mexican Petroleum Union Pacific United Fruit

Cotton market opens steady as Liverpool holidays ease prices

New York July 5 the cotton market opened steady with declines of 6 points to gains of 1 point as near months eased following a Liverpool holiday pullback. Prospects for the session were uncertain amid mixed early trading signals.

New York Liverpool

Cotton futures steady as Liverpool market notes export demand

Liverpool reports spot cotton easy with good middling at 8.11 and export sales of 500 bales while receipts total 200. Futures curve shows steady to firm tones with listed forward prices for July through June next year, including multi month spreads.

Liverpool

Market Opens Higher on Favorable Mexican Developments

New York July 6 stocks rose at the opening on brighter Mexican prospects and other hopeful signs. Studebaker Baldwin Crucible Steel and Mexican Petroleum led with 1 to 2 point gains, shipping shares posted similar advances. United States Steel also advanced.

New York Studebaker Baldwin Crucible Steel Mexican Petroleum United States Steel

Chicago Livestock Market Ranges Thinned Receipts

Hog receipts reach 40 000 head with a weak market as bulk prices run 9.75 to 9.95 for pigs light at 9.50 to 9.95 and mixed 9.55 to 10.07. Cattle receipts 22 000 head with native beef 7.50 to 11.30 and cows 3.75 to 9.85. Sheep receipts 21 000 head with wethers 6.50 to 8.00 and lambs around 7.50.

Chicago

Turpentine Firms Report Fresh Receipts and Shipments

In Savannah on July, Turpentine firm 38 1 4 and 38 1 4 c. Receipts 37 casks. shipments 324. stock 12 420 casks. Hosin firm receipts 2 088. shipments 1 418. stock 66 721. Prices quoted for several grades range from 5 45 to 6 20 per gallon with various letter grades.

Savannah

Shipping notes list vessels charting Gulf coast docks and repairs

A long list of ships and schooners including Fort Elizabeth Doyle Grace Harvard and Ancon to be rebuilt and repaired at Gulf ports and dry docks. Vessels from Norway Italy Cuba and Mexico are noted for lumber cargoes grain fruit and general freight with pending dock orders and lighthouse notices. Interspersed are due dates and destinations such as Havana Kingston and Bermuda and references to Munson Line and United Fruit Company.

Fort Elizabeth T. Doyle Ee Gulf Dry Dock City of Augusta Cuban-American Lumber Co Carmela Ollinger-Bruce Dry Docks Grace Harvard Russ Genoa Italy Ee Lumber Company Carrie A. Lane Brighton Trinidad Gulfport Joseph P. Cooper Frieda East Africa Hunter-Benn Lumber Co Cone Cuba Tallapoosa Tampa Petad Gulf Theatre Reef Clara C. Scott South Side Tallac New Orleans Vinegar Bend Lumber Company Seemel Huss C. W. Hempstead Lumber Company Grove Nor Kingston Jamaica James Gibboney Fort Gaines Laubenheimer Company Tropical Fruit Wharf Oranian Liverpool British Isles San Cristobal Puerto Mexico Lamberger R. A. Pierce Ancon Pedersen Bilbao Fort Morgan Perceler Havana Bahamas Timber Company Pretnepey West J. M. Scott & Socthens Georgia Gilkey Henry W. Cramp Romen Edna V. Pickler Ae Stranger Barkentine Whitney- Bodden Co Sbnersuare Barcelona Spain Banan United Fruit Company Crathens Windward Islands Caribbean and Southern Line Three Marys Scott Brothers Birefieldg Tela Laioma Cilenfuegos Munson Line Raat England Erpool Belvernon Bowen

Norwegian steamer Cratheus due Monday at harbor

The Norwegian steamer Cratheus of the Caribbean and Southern Line is due to reach the harbor Monday from the Windward Islands. It will load a general cargo for its return voyage. Belvernon expected Friday from Tela Honduras with a bananas cargo to unload at the Tropical Fruit Wharf.

Cratheus Caribbean and Southern Line Windward Islands Belvernon United Fruit Tela Honduras Tropical Fruit Wharf

Alma Steamer Replaces Peerless for Selma and Montgomery Run

Announcement by Thomas Barry states the Alma will sail to Selma Montgomery and way landings instead of the Peerless. The Alma will reach the harbor Saturday and take freight Friday.

Thomas Barry Alma Selma Montgomery Peerless

Notable Residents Plan Seacliff Stay This July

Social roundup lists Mabel Moore and others visiting Seacliff for July with E C Hughes family occupying Banning cottage through the month. Presbyterian Neighborhood Circle meets Rachel Harris. Ladies' Aid hosts silver tea at Mrs. W J Armstrong. Mrs M B Pooley hosts musicale with Women’s Musical Club. Palmer Pillans and Frank Parker motor to Cod en. Harvey and Allison couple spend day at Little River after the parade.

Social notes on guests and visitors from Fairhope to Daphne

Miss Celia Webb returns to Daphne with Miss Cary Hall after visiting Miss Elise Hall. Miss Gladys Major leaves for Chicago after three weeks with Miss Florence Dolive. Do live visits Mobile to see her off. Rev and Mrs Henry Wade Du Bose return from Blue Ridge where they stayed with Professor and Mrs Julius T Wright at a cottage. Mr and Mrs Henden Marriot of Homewood with Caroline visit Mr and Mrs W D Dukes of Georgia Avenue. Walter and D Olive arrive from New York to stay weeks with their parents. The Moore family moves to Irvington for the summer. Bush family takes a month at Grove Park Inn Asheville. Mrs Lester Skinner of Augusta visits her mother and will be joined by her husband later. Margaret Gould stays with Clara White in Birmingham.

Gladys Major Florence Dolive Chicago Miss Dolive Mobile Fairhope Henry Wade DuBose Blue Ridge Julius T. Wright Hende Nm Marriot Homewood Ala Caroline W. D. Dukes Georgia Avenue Eee Walter C. D'Olive New York Walter D’olive Lester Skinner Augusta, Ga Charles Alien Henry Wright

Germans Describe Baltic Sea Clash With Russian Fleet

Berlin reports details of a June 29 30 engagement between German torpedo boats and Russian forces. German boats shelled three hostile destroyers near Haefringe and later attacked two cruisers and five destroyers as fog and smoke reduced visibility.

Berlin Sayuille Baltic Seeees Deail Haefringe

American Firm Extends $6 Million Loan to China

The International Investment Corporation and the Chinese government sign an agreement for a $6,000,000 loan to improve the Grand Canal and fund construction of short railways totaling 1,600 miles. Works to be done by American contractors. Separately, talks continue for a $20,000,000 reorganiza tion loan with potential $30,000,000 extra.

Shanghai International Investment Corporation China Grand Canal

New York Guard in Good Shape in Brownsville Camp

Captain Alfred Aice, depot quarter master for the Brownsville division, reports to General Parker that the New York National Guard in camp is capable, efficient and well equipped. Camp sites are sanitary and up to regular army standards, and guardsmen have adapted to camp life under wartime conditions with evidence of careful training.

Brownsville Tex Alfred Aice New York National Guard Parker Abe

London Americans Celebrate Fourth on Independence Day Luncheon

The London branch of the Grand Army of the Republic held an Independence Day luncheon where veterans entertained wounded soldiers. American consul Robert P. Skinner oversaw the arrangements.

London Grand Army of the Republic Robert P. Skinner

Texas Rangers arrest wealthy Mexican brothers in Mercedes

Mario and Leonardo Vailerreal, brothers from a wealthy Mexican family, were arrested by Texas rangers in Mercedes. Both are in custody and charges were not disclosed. Mrs. Howard Walker is visiting her son, Dr. Walker, a member of the Mobile Battalion First regiment.

Mercedes Texas Mario Leonardo Vailerreal Texas Rangers Howard Walker Dr. Walker Mobile Battalion First Regimen

Notice by Administrator and Mortgage Sale in Mobile County

Legal notice announces letters of administration granted to E. B. Kirkbride for Alfred Emerson estate on June 26 1916 and requires creditors to present claims. Also a mortgage sale by Muscat and Mary L Mustatto and Owen, to be sold June 21 1916 at noon at Mobile County Courthouse door.

Alfred Emerson Price Williams Mobile County Alabama E. B. Kirkbride Ae Ll. Muscat Mary L. Mustatto Owen

Tanlac endorsed by Dr. Parker of Roanoke Alabama

Dr. 8 J Parker, a Roanoke Alabama dentist, praises Tanlac after claiming twelve years of stomach trouble and chronic headaches ended by four bottles of the medicine. He says Tanlac set his stomach in order and relieved related disorders, calling it a great medicine and highly recommending it.

J. Parker Roanoke Ala Tanlac Dr Parker Trent's G. F. Willis Atlanta Parker Mobile van Antwerp Drug Corporation Dave 8 Bauer

Real Property Description in Mobile County Alabama

Assignee of Hard Mortgage Clarke Brown announces bid for a property on the east side of Royal Street Mobile Alabama. The description covers specific measurements from Royal and Monroe to the beginning point and outlines the parcel conveyed to Philip L Muscat by Jauneta Stiller and Henry A Stiller in a 1964 deed.

Towit Mobile Alabama Oval Street Royal and Monroe Streets Royal Street Philip L. Muscat Jauneta Stiller Henry A. Stiller Mobile County Birdie BE. Brown Clarke & Brown

National City Bank Mobile Alabama to close affairs

Notice from National City Bank Mobile Alabama stating it is closing its affairs and directing note holders and creditors to present notes and claims. Dated Mobile March 9 1916 with additional dates noted in the notice. Also an automotive service ad for Ford repairs at Bell Bee 326 208 St Michael Street Ketson and Claiborne by Jos Lm manager.

National City Bank Mobile Alabama coGme Ala Bell Bee St. Michael Ketson Claiborne Jos

Notice to the Public on Bridge Closure

Notice states the Conception street bridge over Three Mile Creek will be closed after Monday July 10 1916 due to reb ing. Authored by Hancock Harbin and Company.

Conception- Street Three Mile Creek Seers Hancock Harbin & d

Help Wanted Army of United States Advertisement

Help wanted notice seeking able bodied men aged 18 to 45 of the United States to join the Army. Describes good temperate habits and ability to read English. For information apply to George Denes at 108 Saint Francis Street. Meal details unclear.

Army OF United State United States Georgl Denes Francis St. Meal

Property listing notes modern conveniences on porch

Fragmentary advertisement mentions rooms for rent or sale with modern conveniences. Address appears as 153 Suphin Ballgy Street with potential single or double rooms and proximity to a Ballgy area. No clear date or full specifics available.

Ip Ballgy Suphin

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Lin GT Soume Dadr Savage Steet Dauphin Street J.T. Adams M.D ROCHE BURKE Undertakers St. Joseph and State Streets T. C. McKenzie W. State and Ekoyal Bts Guaranty Wall Street Review I. H L. Young Wall of New York Alabama, Tennessee and Northern Railway Healing Cullom Bladon Springs Union Station Commercial Prin Company St Michael Street Bell Bell Duggan-Taylor Realty Co., Inc Rosai Street Mississippi Roya Station Fers Erie List Bell Phone ITEM Royal Street Lumber Oo Ascade Ginger Ale Selzer D. Palliser’s Sons Rosedale Creamery Dauphin Home Bell J. S. Ibarret Lumber CO Merchants Transfer CO Commerce St Naval Stores Shipping Notes Mississippi Coast Coast Pilot Ee of Lighthouses B. B. Dorr Eighth Lighthouse District Amisterdam Marine News Mabel Moore Margaret Jones Martha Webb Fletcher, Slaton Lillie Belle McGowin Olive O'Connor C. P. Wright Sheldon McKinstry Ernest Oe Glenn Libbell Ray Ouse Seacliff E. C. Hughes Banning Cottage Borhood Circle Presbyterian Rachel Harris Ladies’ Aid Society of the First Christian Church W. J. Armstrong M. B. Pooley Women's Musical Club Coden Palmer Pillans Frank Parker Little River John B. Harvey Guy Allison Harvey Celia Webb Elise Hall Daphne Miss Cary Hall Armbrecht B. A. Webb Mary Ethel Healing Springs Terry Moore Irvington, Ala Mrs J. C. Bush Grove Park Inn Asheville Margaret Gould Clara White Birmingham Baltic Sea DR. Parker Ste Dress I. M St. Uel ‘Street St. Street Rays Seoul Dauphin St Church Street Tenn Calvert, Lovey N. Yiand Berleans Bay
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