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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1913

Page

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New Trust and Loan Company Formed by Mobile Capital

A new company named Equitable Loan & Mortgage Company with capital stock of 500 000 was formed in Mobile to engage in general loan and mortgage business and finance new undertakings outside traditional banking. Johns Schley heads the firm with a roster of prominent financiers including Julius Hammel, H G Fonde, C D Willoughby, W F Owen, J A McCain, E H Bixler, J B Dortch, A L Staples, and others. The directors are J T Schley, Julius Hammel, C D Willoughby, L Hammel, E H Bixler, and J B Dortch.

New Enterprises For Mobile Equitable Loan & Mortgage Company Johns Schley New Corporation Julius and Leopold Hammel L. Hammel & Co H. G. Fonde C. D. Willoughby First National Bank W. F. Owen New Orleans Meridian Miss Frank E. Overall Jacob Pollock J. Pollock & Co Mobile E. H. Bixler Henry Hall D. J. Gay Biloxi Ee. J. Buck The City Bank and Trust Company W. M Alabama J. T. Schley Julius Hammel A. L. Willoughby di Hammel L. Hammel J. B. Dortch

Fifty Die When Dilapidated Boat Sinks on Russian River

Associated Press report from St. Petersburg dated June 10 says fifty people drowned when a dilapidated boat sank while crossing the River Tcheptsa on Russian Ascension day. Rioting followed as locals vented anger at lax police ferry supervision.

Associated Press ST. Petersburg Vvat

Two Dudley Children Die as Auto Crash Claims Siblings

A Chicago and Northwestern train struck an automobile near Carroll Iowa killing Lena and Rebecca Dudley daughters of Mr and Mrs R M Dudley of Nashville Tennessee. The couple and a Negro chauffeur were injured but expected to recover. Dudley a hardware merchant traveled with his family. the Dudleys are known to Mobile society.

Associated Press Carroll Chicago and Northwestern Here Lena Rebecca Dudley R. M. Dudley Nashville Tenn Dudley

Ladies to Help Raise Fare for the Veterans

The United Daughters of the Confederacy will aid Gettysburg veterans in funding their trip to the Blue and Gray reunion at the Gettysburg battlefield in July. At a Monday night meeting, survivors lacking funds were identified, and Mrs. A B White urged all chapters to help. Veterans from either army must submit their names at Blue and Gray headquarters Room 114 Pollock Building by the deadline.

United Daughters of the Confederacy Gettysburg Withers and Buchan A. B. White The Daughters of the Confederacy

Daphne State Normal Summer School Opens

The Daphne State Normal School summer term opened Tuesday morning with Professor B. B. Baker in charge. The term aims to prepare teachers for state examinations on July 21 22 and 23. Many regular term students remained for summer work and officials anticipate a highly successful session.

Daphne State Normal Summer School Daphne

Lower road material rates save Mobile county thousands

Mobile County road builders expect substantial annual savings as slag and chert from Birmingham to Mobile drop to 85 cents per ton. The reduction, urged by the Mobile Chamber of Commerce, could cut costs by about 6 250 dollars on 25 000 tons ordered by Radcliffe Bros. and may prompt other rail lines to follow.

Birmingham Mobile W. M. Armbrecht Chamber of Commerce W. W. Finley Southern Railway County Revenue and Road Commissioners Armbrecht Finley Mobile Chamber of Commerce Hiawatha Radcliffe Bros

Affinity Is Now Wife of Cooke

Jere Knode Cooke and Floretta Whaley wed in Stamford Connecticut after securing a divorce decree copy in Williamantic. They obtained a marriage license at nine oclock and returned to New York. The former clergyman, expelled, has worked as a house painter.

Stamford, Conn Jere Knode Cooke Floretta Whaley Williamantic Marinda Clarke Cooke Cooke Miss Whaley

Entry Denied for Chinese Stowaways Aboard Kyleakin

Chinese stowaways John Fertman and R Ching with R Pow were arrested by Immigration Inspector Henry Brownlow after the Kyleakin arrived. Ching and Pow were ordered returned to Tampico Mexico. Fertman was examined as the ship heads to England.

John Fertman M.tussian R. Ching R. Pow United States Henry Brownlow Kyleakin Mobile Ching Pow Tampico Mex John Feltman

WILL DEPORT ALIEN TO ST LUCIA ON SAILING

Immigration Inspector Jack Worden will depart Tuesday night for New Orleans with Charles Dickson an alien ordered deported to St Lucia in custody. Worden will be joined by Sidney Steinau of local customs. Dickson entered the United States at Mobile without admission and was found undesirable as a citizen.

Jack Worden New Orleans Charles Dickson St. Lucia Inspector Worden Sidney Steinau Dickson United States Mobile

No Cabinet Meeting Held In Washington

Washington reports no cabinet meeting today due to several secretaries being absent from the city.

Associated Press Washington

Supreme Court upholds Newspaper Publicity Law

The Supreme Court today sustained the constitutionality of the newspaper publicity law within the postal appropriation act of 1912. It required editors or owners to file semi annual sworn statements naming editors owners liventioluers and bondholders and the average daily circulation and to publish the statement. It also barred paid for articles from being published without stating they are advertisements.

Associated Press Washington Supreme Court

Life Boat Rules Extended to Motor Vessels in Mobile

New regulations require motor boats in Mobile to carry life saving equipment equal to steam vessels of the same class. Vessels over 50 tons must have lifeboats and life rafts, with exemptions for daylight operation under 50 tons if decked air tanks and watertight bulkheads ensure afloat stability. Smaller vessels under 50 tons not carrying passengers must have sufficient lifeboat capacity for all on board. Sail vessels must carry life preservers and lifeboats per ocean steamer standards.

Mobile Board of Supervising Steamboat Inspection Service United States Department of Commerce and Labor United States

Mission at Saint Agnes Church St Elmo by Father McDonald

Reverend Father Thomas J. McDonald will conduct a St Elmo mission at Saint Agnes church starting 10 o clock Sunday June 15 and running through the following Sunday morning. Weekday services are 8 30 am and 7 20 pm with a Sunday lecture at 7 30 pm and a daily question box for inquiries on Catholic teaching and practice.

Thomas J. McDonald C. M Saint Agnes’ Church St. Elmo Father McDonald

Mobile City Commission Refuses Police Pay Increase

Mobile commissioners reject a petition to raise police salaries beyond the current rate, citing legal limits for the term of office. The board approves Mayor Schwarz’s travel expenses to Columbus and Montgomery totaling 35.90 and adopts new milk ordinance limits for bacteria. They also review Police Officer William McCarron’s dog killing case and approve street lighting upgrades.

City Commission Lyons Schwarz Columbus William McCarron Carl Holzborn Jett Bros. Contracting Company Sullivan Long & W Haggerty Western Sullivan, Long & Haggerty Jett Bros G.A. Chamblin Mobile Pullman Montgomery Selma Lawrence Church Street George Roper Pillans McCarron

Feast of Weeks to Begin Tuesday Evening

In the Jewish temple at o o clock Tuesday evening will begin the religious observance of Shabouth or the Feast of Weeks. A sermon by Dr Alfred G Moses titled Significance of Pentecost will grace the service. Wednesday at 10 o clock the confirmation class will be sermonized by Dr Moses. Public invitation extended to both services.

Alfred G. Moses Moses

Blind Tiger Rough House Causes Arrest Near Magazine Point

Fannie Moorer and Charles Moorer residents of Plateau with prior records were jailed by Deputy Sheriffs Washington and Singleton on charges of violating the prohibition law for selling whiskey and beer at a store near Magazine Point. An assault and battery charge was added for Charles Moorer. A rough house occurred at the Moorer place on Saturday night with several fights.

Fannie Moorer Charles Moorer Plateau Washington Singleton Magazine Point Moorer Place

Weather Outlook for the Deep South

Weather forecast shows rain tonight and Wednesday with cool conditions. Alabama expects local showers, while Mississippi remains cloudy with possible local rains in southern areas and east winds brisk to moderate.

Mobile Alabama Mississippi

Servia To Send Ultimatum To The Bulgarians

Belgrade June 10 Servian minister of war warns war with Bulgaria could be decided in two or three days. He demands that Servia keep occupied territory and that Bulgaria modify its treaty with Servia before war. Railway links are halted and a firm final note to Bulgaria seeks a meeting of premiers.

Belgrade Servia Bulgaria Turkey Sofia

Alabama to Appeal State Rate Case Contingent on Minnesota Ruling

Governor O Neal said the state will perfect appeals in the Alabama rate cases unless settled. He noted the Minnesota decision could influence the Atlanta judges handling the L and N injunction, and that the railroad commission urged an immediate appeal to the Supreme Court. The final decision rests with the three federal judges and state attorneys.

Montgomery Ala Alabama O'Neal United States Supreme Court Thomas G. Jones Minnesota Railroad Commission Atlanta Jones Supreme Court

Irvine Mentioned For C C Secretaryship

The Chamber of Commerce and Business League board authorized hiring a new general secretary Monday night. J. C. Irvine, tied to the Southern Commercial Congress celebrations in October, is reported as a candidate. George G. Card remains acting secretary and will stay on as assistant to former Secretary E. J. Troy.

Chamber of Commerce and Business League Board of Chamber of Commerce Southern Commercial Congress Chamber Commercial Congress George G. Card E. J. Troy

Assault Charged in Mobile County Arrests

Oscar Anderson arrested Tuesday morning by deputy sheriffs for assault and battery on D Sullivan residing at Warren and Davis avenue. Salvadore Antonio charged with assault with A Pritchard of 235 Spring Hill avenue as complainant, both locked in Mobile county jail.

Oscar Anderson D. €. Sullivan Warren and Davis Avenue Mobile County Salvadore Antonio A. Pritchard Spring Hill Avenue

Extradition ruling in Porter Charlton case

Justice Lurton opens the Supreme Court opinion upholding Italy extradition of Porter Charlton. He notes no error in excluding insanity evidence and says treaties vary on citizen extradition while the 1868 treaty with Italy allows it. Charlton, jailed in New Jersey, confessed after arrival in Hoboken following Italy voyage.

Associated Press Washington Lurton Supreme Court Porter Charlton Chariton Italy Knox Charlten Hudson County N. J Charlton Europe America Lake Como New York H. Alle BRR Cinco Paul Chariton Bureau of Insular Affairs Taft Porter Chariton Hoboken

Postmistress and two others indicted by U S grand jury

Edgar Bass of Jones Mill Monroe county and Flora Frank formerly postmistress of Gaines town Clarke county were indicted by the federal grand jury. They surrendered to federal authorities Tuesday and were released on bond. Bass faces liquor business without a federal license. Frank allegedly intercepted two letters containing money and misappropriated thirty and three dollars. Other indictments were not served. William Leonard a locomotive engineer faced trial in U S district court for sending obscene matter through the mails.

Edgar Bass Jones Mill Monroe County Flora Frank Gainestown Clarke County Bass Grand Jury United States United States District Court William Leonard

Hotel Men Meet in Birmingham or Anniston

The Alabama Hotel Men's Association plans a July meeting in Birmingham or Anniston. A conference in Birmingham next week will decide the host city, with President BE. C. Taylor and Vice President C. B. Hervey attending. About twenty five new members will be added, boosting total membership over 100, and new laws to protect hotel proprietors and traveling men will be prepared for legislative approval.

Alabama Hotel Men's Association Birmingham Anniston C. B. Hervey BE. C. Taylor Montgomery

Strenuous Scenes In New York Market As Result of Rate Decision

New York stock market jitters follow a major rate decision as traders react with broad selling and volatility across sectors. Analysts cite uncertainty about banks and consumer equities while investors shift to safe havens amid heightened risk appetite.

New York

Rail and Industrial Stocks Slide on Dampened Orders

Early large supporting orders helped curb declines briefly but railroads and industrials still fell as investors shifted to caution. The market faced a weak session with weaker demand weighing on shares across sectors.

London Vy Ae Chen Northern Pacific Great Northern Texas Company United States Steeles Rock Island New York City Minnesota

Cold Day in June Not The Coldest On Record

Mobile records show cool start to Tuesday with early morning temperatures near 64 and a rush to blankets. Weather forecaster Aschenberger notes that such lows are below normal for June but not unprecedented, citing 63 in 1912 and other June lows from 1889 and 1894.

Mobile At & O Aschenberger

Salvation Armyholds special meeting with evangelist Monroe

A special Salvation Army meeting led by Rev. Marion B. Monroe of New Orleans will be held Tuesday night at the Citadel. A street gathering at the Dauphin and Royal corner starts at 7 30 with special music and singing featured.

Salvation Army Marion B. Monroe New Orleans Dauphin Royal Streets

Merchants and Manufacturers Selling Campaign Ends Soon

Contestants are urged to push hard with only 13 workdays left to reach their self stated prize goals. Officials stress intense effort now to secure success before the campaign closes.

Also Mentioned on This Page

NEW Trust and Loan Company Mobile Capital Dudleys Mr. Dudley Mrs. Dudley Affinity William F. McCombs National Democratic Committee Wilson France M’donald ST. Elmo Mission Herbert Felberman University of Alabama Law Irvine Bull Wall Street Stock Exchange U. S B’ham
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