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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1913

Page

8

Pittsburg Bank Fails as Comptroller Closes Doors

The Pittsburg Bank for Savings, led by President J. S. Kuhn, was closed by deputy comptroller T. P. Kane after long disputes with the treasury over asset value. Officials met with bank examiners, notices were posted, and the Pittsburg Clearing House Association assumed control with no further trouble anticipated.

Associated Press Pittsburg Treasury Department First National Bank of Pittsburg Second National Bank of Pittsburg First Second National Bank of Pittsburg T. P. Kane Pittsburg Clearing House Association

McKeesport Bank Closes After Pittsburgh Bank Suspension

The First National Bank of McKeesport closed following the First-Second National Bank of Pittsburg asking for a receiver. Depositors flooded downtown as a notice quoted the action, with linking details about the Pittsburg suspension and the broader bank run impact.

McKeesport First National Bank of First Second National Bank of Pittsburg First-Second National Bank of Pittsburg First-Second National Bank of Is Ann

Treasury officials plan statement on First National Bank of Pittsburgh

Washington officials met to hash out the First National Bank of Pittsburgh situation with a $3.4 million capital. Officials indicated an official statement would be issued this afternoon outlining whether any impairment exists tied to financing a new bank home office.

Washington Treasury First Second National Bank of Pittsburg First National Comptroller

Officers of Afflicted Bank Reported in Rebate July

July report notes officers of a national bank faced distress with the president and J. M. named in the issue. The fragment hints at financial troubles affecting leadership.

Ind National Bank

Deficient Legal Reserve Shrinks Pittsburg Bank

Washington July 7 The legal reserve of the First Second National Bank of Pittsburg was deficient by 2 145 000 on June 4 the last call by the comptroller of the currency The condition suggests at least one third of its 3 4 million capital is impaired Former Comptroller Murray authorized the consolidation of the First and Second and acting Comptroller Kane closed the bank after directors asked in the depositors interests Representatives had conferred with McAdoo and associates in Washington

Oscar L. Telling Comptroller’s Office First National Second New Bank Lawrence O. Murray Currency Telling Murray John Skelton Williams The Treasury Thomas P. Kane Pittsburg McAdoo Williams Associated Press Washington First Second National Bank of Comptroller Kane

Kuhn Brothers Build Delaware Bank Empire

J S and W S Kuhn, Pittsburgh bankers known as the Kuhn interests, are incorporated in Delaware with 500000 capital. James S Kuhn chairs the board and is president of the American Water Works and Guarantee Company. W S Kuhn is vice president of both firms and leads West Pennsylvanian irrigation and traction ventures. Their holdings span banks, irrigation, coal, mines, transit, and related ventures across Pennsylvania, California, and Idaho.

American Waterworks Guarantee Company Birmingham Waterworks Arkasas Waterworks Little Rock Ark Yonenan Ala City Water Company Nooga Tenn Ty Water Compitege Hast St. Louis Ill Portsmouth Associated Press Pittsburg J. S W. S. Kuhn Kuhn Delaware James S. Kuhn James S American Water Works and Guarantee Company West Pennsylvania Traction and Water Power Company Pennsylvania United Coal Company Colonial Trust Company Tinsoli Commercial National Bank Commonwealth Trust Company First National Bank of Alleghany First National Bank of McKeesport Pittsburg Bank For Savings Kittaning and Leechburg Railway Company Sacramento Valley Irrigation Company Twin Falls Northside Land and Water Company Freehold Bank of This City Kuhn, Fisher and Company, Incorporated Boston The Security &Investment Company West Pennsylvania Traction and Water Power Comany Ee Weating

Six Steamers for United Fruit Co Arrival at Mobile

A revised weekly list shows six United Fruit Company steamers loaded with bananas will reach Mobile this week. Vessels include John Wilson from Puerto Cortez and American from Guatemala on July ? plus Viator from Ulua, Fort Gaines from Bocas del Toro, Harald from Guatemala, and Hippolyte Dumois from Bocas del Toro. All except the John Wilson dock at Mobile and Ohio Pier 1. Wilson at Louisville and Nashville wharf.

Mobile United Fruit Company John Wilson Puerto Cortez American Guatemala Viator Ulua Fort Gaines Bocas del Toro Harald Hippolyte Dumois Mobile and Ohio Pier Wilson Louisville and Nashville T. D. Nettles Nettles Conway Cooper Port Gulfport Conways Bay Cry Lumner Company Civ T Mercian Hubbard-Zemurray Steamship Line Louw W. Hogan Dawn Mobile Towing and Wrecking Company River Front St. Louis Chicago Philadelphia New York Illinois Hogan Jack Porter John Foster Jacksonville Fla John Solarie Native Mallory Steamship Company

Lenhart Injury Threatens Recovery After Dynamite Accident

Florala July 7. D B Lenhart a Covington county man employed by Jackson Lumber Company was injured while blasting stumps on a railroad right of way. He carried percussion caps in his hip pocket and the blast set off six caps after a fall. He is hospitalized in Montgomery Alabama under Dr Blue. He may recover.

Montgomery Florala D. BE Lenhart St. Margaret’s Hospital Ala McGehee Lockhart Blue Covington County Jackson Lumber Company

Mackie Pleased With Gopherton Victory at Pensacola

Capt J L Mackie of New Orleans owner of the Elizabeth and winner of two consecutive Crescent City to Deep Water City races, praised Pensacola at a Friday spaghetti supper hosted by the Pensacola Yacht or Motor Boat Club. He arrived late yet received applause and noted the Mississippi waters’ appeal as he spoke to Commodore T C Watson.

Gulf Pensacola Ela Pensacola Yacht Or Mier Capt. Mackie Mississippi Gia

Public Health Commission organized in Pensacola meeting

The Pensacola public health commission held its first meeting organizing for business. Dr Mak lory Kennedy chaired with Dr F A Brink as secretary. members included Dr L de M Blocker Dr C W D Abemberte J B D Young D W D Nobles Frank L Mayes and Dr Wyatt Barnes. They discussed ship inspection policy to speed entry of ships with clean bills of health and will seek State Health Officer J Y Porter and Marine Hospital Service endorsement.

Associated Press Pensacola Fla Public Health Commission Maklory Kennedy State Board of Health F. A. Brink L. de M. Blocker C. W. D’abemberte J. B. D. Yonge J. Y. Porter Marine Hospital Service

Lightning Spooks Riders as Bayview Park Car Jumps

A Bayview park car near Fourteenth Street and Sixteenth Avenue was struck by lightning causing passengers mostly women and children to leap from the moving vehicle. Several bruises were reported with one rider, MudknSesetexoskciine, suffering a badly sprained ankle and Kathleen Boardman receiving minor injuries.

Associated Press Pensacola Bayview Park Fourteenth Street Sixteenth Avenue Pegan North Hayne Street

Five Canoeists Missing After Lake Erie Storm West of Buffalo

Five of ten canoeists are missing after a storm on Lake Erie five miles west of Buffalo. Believed drowned, the incident follows a party trip that encountered rough weather last night. The report cites recovery efforts and the dramatic loss of life near Buffalo.

Associated Press Buffalo N. Y Lake Erie

Final settlement in insolvent estate of John Joseph Hyland

In Mobile County Probate Court Mary M Hyland as administratrix filed accounts vouchers and statements for final settlement of the insolvent estate of John Joseph Hyland deceased. The court set July 12 1918 as the date to hear and contest the settlement with appearance by interested parties. Judge Price Williams Jr. presiding. McMillan and Grayson attorneys.

Mobile Ala John Joseph Hyland Mary M. Hyland Price Williams, JR McMillan & Grayson

Actress Husband Charged with Bigamy in London Case

New York society reacts to Adele Ritchie the actress whose husband Charles Nelson Bell wed her on June 12. A London woman calling herself Mrs Charles Nelson Bell seeks U S passage to sue Bell alleging he financed her voyage before cutting remittances and filing a Chicago divorce suit while she was destitute. The original Mrs Bell also accuses him of bigamy.

New York London Charles Nelson Bell United States Chares Nelson Bell Adele Ritchie Bell Europe Chicago

Notice of Sale Under Vendor's Lien in Mobile County

Public sale announced by John Craft as assignee to enforce a vendor's lien on land described in deeds from Realty Investment Co to Gulf Coast Tropical Fair Association. Sale set for July 21, 1913 at noon, Mobile in front of the courthouse, buyer to pay cash and deed at purchaser's expense.

Realty. Investment Co Gulf Coast Tropical Fair Association N. S Mobile Mobile County Alabama Gulf “Coast ‘Tropical Fair Association State of Neshota Hook N.S Amelia EB Eckstein Probate Amelia H. Eckstein John Craft Court House Deer Ala Francis J. Inge

Calhoun May Land as Deputy for Florida

Washington reportsIndications point to D J Calhoun of Tampa being named deputy customs collector in Florida The post pays 2500 a year and is seen as the next available appointment for Calhoun amid political contention and shifting favors within the Bryan administration

Washington D. J Tampa Calhoun William Jennings Bryan Sparkman Cuba Bryan

Free Wool Policy Set for October and December Revisions

Washington July 7 The finance committee recommended to the caucus that free wool be enacted October 1 1913 and that new wool manufacture rates take effect December 1 1913.

Associated Press Washington Finance Committee

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Ad

An advertisement claims women suffer from organic disorders causing fretfulness and despondency. It asserts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound remedies these ills and improves domestic harmony, presenting the product as a proven solution.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Election Scandal Broadens in Pensacola Fraud Inquiry

Following Saturday’s developments in the election fraud probe, County Solicitor issues subpoenas for about thirty more witnesses, including prominent city figures. The inquiry probes money spent by candidates and undeclared expenses, with promises of city jobs in exchange for support. Witnesses freely answer questions without evasion as the investigation extends.

Pensacola Pla Ftill Circuit Court

Mullane acquitted in child concealment case

In city court on Monday at 2 30 the jury found Joseph Mullaney not guilty of concealing a child from the Alabama Maternity and Infants Company on April 7. The verdict ends the case against Juanita Mullaney and Mary Wanda, the wife and mother-in-law, which will be nol pressed.

Joseph, Mullaney Alabama Maternity and Infants Company Juanita Mullaney Mary Wanda Nolle

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Pittsburg Bank J. S. Kuhn United State U. S Worusss Elas National PTA Ihc Cc. Murray First-Second National Bank First Second National Bank J. M Lewis Cass Ledyard Pierpoint Morgan Senate Travid Lamar Edward Lauterbach Morgan Firm Bank Legal Reserve Kuhns United Fruit CO Hope Mackie Gopherton Public Health Commission AT Mobile and Ohio Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company John H. McKinney Mattie M M’kinley Louise FE. M'Kinley State OF Alabama Villa Alba North Royal B. Luscher & Son Dauphin St Crichton Lumber CO Florida St. Joseph and Oale Mullaney Gerardy Ny Bank First National Bank Columbia Ice Cream Company Gulf Coast City Ticket South Royal St
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