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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1916
Page
7
Cotton prices rose in New Orleans early on moderate buying amid weather and storm worries then slipped in later trading as the Bank of England rate shift and Caribbean disturbance news influenced selling. New York futures closed steady amid quiet trading and indecisive weather signals.
Help wanted notices advertise agents for war illustrated books by Frenkel & Co. at 120 Liberty St New York and a United States Army recruitment for able bodied unmarried men 18 to 35 to serve. recruiting office in Mobile Alabama.
The notice advertises J-M Roofing backed by Roofing Responsibility. American Seed & Implement Co. promotes house repairs, fence work, paper hanging and materials with contact at Reuter, 315 Savannah. A carload of J-M Roofing is received, prices claimed right.
Cotton market report from Liverpool on July 13 shows closing prices for good middling 8.174, middling 8.01, low middling 7.85 with 6 000 bales sold including 5 400 American. Receipts 1 000 bales. Futures steady with July-August 7.87 and later spreads quoted from August-September to March-April.
New York stock market opened with signs of easing liquidation. Industrial Alcohol rose about 4 points from yesterday's drop, shipping gained 1 to 2 points, and Crucible Steel, American Locomotive, and United States Steel posted gains though readings were uneven among Reading Union Pacific and Chesapeake.
Orr at 967 Seneca street reports prompt piano service with repairs done on short notice. R W Beard, contractor, lists Bell 702 and home 1055 with P O Box 1224 for contact and notes work satisfactory after timely attendance.
In the matter of L D Daniels a bankrupt in the U S District Court Southern District of Alabama creditors are notified of adjudication on March 25 1916 and the first meeting of creditors set for July 28 1916 at 2 PM in Mobile Alabama to prove claims appoint a trustee and examine the bankrupt. Referee Robert T Ervin. Also an auto notice offers Ford valve and carburetor adjustment services for 350 by Auto Fixery Co at 308 St Michael Street in Mobile managed by Jos L McKay with Bell phone 326.
The National City Bank in Mobile Alabama announces closure of its affairs. All note holders and creditors are urged to present notes and other claims for payment. E C Hughes president, statement dated Mobile March 9 1916. Publication dates listed as my20 27 je3 7 10 17 24 fyl 8 16.
The report notes Willys Overland’s loss margins and shifts in chemical stocks amid market pressure. It also tracks maritime disturbances from a hurricane, listing lighthouse, buoy, and channel light damage across Mobile Bay, Pensacola, and surrounding waters with follow up relight and repairs planned.
A dispatch lists numerous stock figures for American firms led by Allis-Chalmers and American Can, with several railways and steel names, then notes Savannah resin and turpentine receipts and pricing, followed by Chicago hog market action with receipts and bulk price range.
The British steamer Aboukir arrived Wednesday evening from Gulfport Mississippi and docked at Turner Terminal to load lumber under charter to Hunter-Benn Lumber Company. Previously she carried Gulfport cargo for the same firm. The Munson liner Karen arrived from Havana and will start loading for Havana and other Cuban ports, anchoring opposite Pier 8.
The American steamship Tallac cleared in the U S Customs office for northern Cuban ports this morning. It carries a large cargo of lumber and crossties for the Tallac Lumber Company and is scheduled to sail in the late afternoon. Lauberga repairs underway on the Spanish barge.
Cattle receipts 3000 head with market steady. Native beef cattle 7.10 to 10.00, stockers and feeders 5.49 to 8.40, cows and heifers 3.60 to 9.60, calves 3.50 to 12.00. Sheep receipts 9000 head and market strong with wethers 6.85 to 8.40 and lambs 7.50 to 11.00.
Market notes show Wheat No 2 red and No 3 red at nominal values, No 2 hard around 1.11 ½, Corn values for yellow and white issues near 79 to 80 cents, Oats around 40 to 42 cents, Rye and Barley with limited data, and Provisions Pork near 24.60 to 25.60, Lard around 123 ½, ribs about 13.10 to 13.20. Open and close figures listed with extensive month forecasts and September positions.
The aneen schooner Henry W Cramp arrived from Rouen France and shifted to local dry docks this morning for repairs. After discharge she will load lumber for the return trip.
This morning at the waterfront the Tallac was preparing to sail after loading lumber for Cuban ports. The Crathens and Paloma from the Caribbean and Southern Line and Munson Liner Paloma were also loading cargo for Cuban ports. The Paloma lay at Pier 8 north side as crews worked aboard.
The Munson Liner Munwood arrived at Mobile docking on the north side of Pier 6. She is the fourth Munson liner to reach Mobile since Saturday.
A port schedule shows vessels due for arrival this month including Oranian from Liverpool to load for British Isles on July 12, San Cristobal to be rebuilt, Ancon for Fort Morgan, Percéler to Havana, Springfield to Italy, Georgia Gilkey to Cuban lumber ports, Edna V Pickler to Cuban ports, Stranger dismantled at Havana, Whitney Bodden Sbnersuare to Barcelona, Banan to United Fruit due June 30, Marys to Genoa, Janeta to Maclay Line, Norwegian to Mobile Liners, Asian to July 27, Belvernon to United Fruit, Tarpon to Pensacola.
Five regular army colonels with regiments on the border or in Mexico were ordered to medical exams before retirement boards for physical duress. The officers include Col H Sands E cavalry Col James Lockett Eleventh cavalry Col Jacob G Galbraith Third cavalry Col William Brown Tenth cavalry and Col Charles W Twenty fourth infantry. The harsh camp life in the southwest and bandit chasing are cited as contributing to their condition.
Washington Manager Griffith recalls Horace Milan from the Newark International League. Also mentions assorted lighthouse, chart, and coast pilot publications with dates and page numbers.
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