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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1916
Page
7
In New Orleans and New York trading, fears of flood damage and conflicting forecasts from the Indian storm spurred early buying in cotton. Prices fluctuated with modest gains in New Orleans while futures in New York showed steady to barely steady closes as traders faced profit taking and mixed signals.
Classified notice from Moler Barber College at 123 S Rampart Street New Orleans invites men to learn barber trade. Earn while learning, few weeks to completion, tools provided, positions waiting, graduates qualified for high salaried jobs. Catalogues available.
Liverpool July 17 report shows firmer spots with good middling at 8.22 and middling at 8.06, low middling 7.90d. Sales reach 6,000 bales with 500 for speculation and export. receipts 1,000. Futures quiet and steady with July at 7.92 and various forward contracts listed.
The cotton seed oil market closed easier in New York with spot bids at 10.48 and futures showing July 10.50 to 10.60 and October 9.84 to 9.88. September 10.23 to 10.24. Total sales reached 12,500 barrels.
Wall Street opened with gains ranging from minor fractions to a point or more, but those advances were not sustained as the market began today.
Hogs receipts 37 000 head market slow with bulk 9 56 9 85 light 9 25 9 85 mixed 9 25 to 9 85 heavy 9 20 to 10 00 cattle receipts 22 000 head market weak native beef cattle 7 00 10 80 western steers 8 00 9 50 stockers 5 30 8 25 cows and heifers 3 35 9 40 calves 8 25 to 10 76 sheep receipts 13 000 head market steady wethers 6 75 8 30 lambs 7 25 10 70
In Savannah on July 17 turpentine receipts 46 1-4 to 46 1-2 cents and 21 casks. Rosin receipts 809 barrels. Prices quoted include B D 1 at 6.30, F and G at 6.85, Hand I at 6.35 6.40, K at 6.40 6.50, N at 6.50 6.60, WG at 6.60, WW at 6.75.
Wheat No 2 red nominal and No 2 hard priced around 1.1338 to 1.1340 per bushel. Corn No 2 yellow quoted at 0.8038 to 0.8140. Sesaa Standard 43 1 4 and barley around 0.65 per bushel.
Final chapter in Mose Cunningham case ends with nine defendants discharged in the unlawful assembly charge connected to the mob at the county jail last May. One defendant died. others faced various charges, with some nolled or forfeit bonds.
Detective Tom Boltz and a raiding squad seized 2865 wine pints of whiskey from O Connor’s operated by Harry O Connor at Frank Bell on charges of violating the prohibition law. Boltz was released on bond signed by Joe Tyrrell and Bell’s bond was signed by E Flynn.
Mobile Alabama dealer Reliance Equipment Co lists 3000 roofing rolls in stock with prices from 1.15 to 2.70 per roll by quality. Slate surface roofing 3 per roll asphalt shingles 6 per square. Also advertises yard work and home services with contact details and a 6128 number for tree services.
The Mallory line ship Sabine spent today loading general merchandise and will depart Ne ork via Key West and Tampa at daylight Tuesday morning. The vessel arrived Sunday morning with heavy freight and many passengers, docking on the north side of Pier 3. The Tarpon arrived at daylight from Pensacola and nearby bays with a heavy cargo and several passengers, and will depart tonight after loading.
The Norwegian steamship Agnella of the United Fruit Company fleet, under Standvik, reached Mobile harbor late Sunday afternoon from Galveston Texas for repairs.
The British steamer Aboukir departed the harbor late Sunday afternoon for the United Kingdom after loading a cargo of lumber and crossties. The vessel was loaded by the Hunter-Benn Lumber Company.
The full rigged ship Es berne Snare from Barcelona enters the stream opposite the municipal wharves on Sunday afternoon to load a cargo of lumber timber and cross ties for ports in Great Britain. She has been at sea since May 19.
Captain W C Clark of the Mobile towing concern directs a large crew in hauling the pleasure steamer Apollo off the shore at the mouth of One Mile Creek. Several boats including two government dredges have assisted in the past days to float the vessel.
The ocean-going tug W. A. Bisso of the B Towing Company arrived in port late Sunday from New Orleans. It is believed the vessel will remain in port for an extended period.
Notice states the steamer Peerless will leave Mobile Tuesday afternoon at 6 o clock for Montgomery Selma and all way landings carrying freight and passengers. Another river packet Alma will depart Demopolis and all way landings at 6 o clock Tuesday afternoon, with additional freight to be received tomorrow morning.
The report lists ships and cargos including Bluefields Tela Paloma Munson Line Karen Munwood Carmela Norstjerne Frieda Grace Harvard Joseph Pooner Elizabeth Tiera Henry W Cramp Alma Cases Sabine Tarpon Peerless with destinations from Havana to New Orleans and steamships and bark loading at Munson Line piers and various dockyards.
Bound for Mobile. Oranian from Liverpool bound for the British Isles due to sail to San Cristobal and Puerto Mexico to be rebuilt. Wrpeteeler schooner Havana to Bahamas Timber Company. Coastally 3.M. Soote & Stranger dismantled bark.
A massive flood swept across Eastern Tennessee, southwestern Virginia, North and South Carolina, and nearly reached Wilmington. Eight deaths were reported including nurses Charlotte Walker Mabel Foster and Louise Walker. Property damage is estimated at 6 to 10 million dollars with hundreds homeless and mills idle. Train service is disrupted and gas electric power are out in Asheville.
Charleston officials warn of saltwater intrusion into Cooper River water supply due to a broken Goose Creek dam. Artesian water may be used for drinking if needed while repairs race to restore the system after the July 17 flood.
Reports from the U S engineer office indicate Kanawha River crested near 30 feet at Charleston, with Kanawha Falls at 31.7 feet and Point Pleasant still rising toward a 20 foot mark as Kanawha River pours into the Ohio.
Senate blocks Senator Martine’s effort to urge a stay of execution for Sir Roger Casement. The chamber adopts a resolution asking the Navy Secretary for detailed Atlantic fleet target practice records and resumes debate on the naval appropriation bill as the judiciary committee votes to favor.
A string of shipping entries from Havana details vessels including schooners and steamships from and to ports in Cuba, Spain, Italy, Norway and the United States. Entries note cargoes such as lumber and general goods, with owners and company names like United Fruit, Maclay Line, and Munson Line, plus anticipated due dates in July.
Various fraternal orders meet in New Orleans area venues. Knights of Pythias Knights of Security, Odd Fellows, Masons, Eagles and other groups gather at halls and temples with specified start times in the 7 30 to 8 o clock range. Local unions and trade councils also meet at Central Trades Council halls and Masonic Temples.
A report announces Representative Hay’s nomination to serve as judge of the Court of Claims. The action signals a step in appointing a new judicial official for the federal court. Hay’s confirmation prospects and the nomination’s implications for caseloads are under discussion.
The body considered a unanimous consent calendar and reported an omnibus public buildings bill authorizing 34 million dollars. A conference report on the post office appropriation bill resolving the railway mail pay dispute was submitted by Representative Moon. A tribute to the late Representative Moon was adopted and the house adjourned at 12 12 p.m. until Thursday noon.
Reports from Gq town to Columbia detail a July cane and heavy rain causing extensive destruction. James H Porter notes rail lines washed out several miles from the city and the Atlantic Lumber yard damage estimated at $50 000 with a total loss at a W lumber plant. Georgetown roofs damaged and communications interrupted as rivers rise threatening lowlands and power facilities.
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