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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1916
Page
9
The Mobile market reports mixed prices with good middling around 12.69 and sales at 400 on spot. Receipts for the day total 399, with weekly receipts 1,915 and exports also noted. New York cotton opened nervously, with futures little changed after early volatility, closing steady with July around 12.76 and March near 13.26.
New Orleans June 19 A clear weather map sent cotton prices down by 2 to 7 points at the open. Support traders turned bullish as the Mexican situation favored gains and within 30 minutes the active months stood slightly above Saturday's close. The forecast of rain in the cotton belt raised demand.
An advertisement claims Sloan's Liniment relieves soreness from bruises and overexertion during cleaning. It urges rubbing on sore spots for quick relief and a good night’s sleep, citing a grateful user and a 25 cent price at druggists.
Liverpool cotton market reports spot prices steady with good middling 8.23, middle 8.17, low 7.99. Sales total 5,000 bales with 500 on speculation and export. Receipts none. Futures ease with June at 7.88 and successive spreads down to March-April 7.58.
NAVAL STORES. SAVANNAH GA June 19 Turpentine firm 39c no sales receipts
New York reports a worsened Mexican situation causing a market downturn at the open. Securites in Mexican petroleum Southern Pacific and United States Smelting fell 1 1 4 to 38 1 2 points while copper Crucible Steel Beet Sugar Marine preferred and Industrial Alcohol dropped heavily. Rail shares slid and motors and equipment traded lower though some rallies followed supporting orders. Dealings thinned as the session continued with modest gains later.
A long list of stock prices shows varied movement across major corporations and utilities. Notable quotes include American Sugar 110 1-4, U S Steel 82 5-8, Union Pacific 135 1-4, and Westinghouse Electric 58 1-2, reflecting broad market activity.
Hogs receipts 51 900 head cash market for various classes. Cattle receipts 22 000 with native beef cattle 7.75 to 11.25, cows and heifers 3.90 to 9.90, calves 1.75 to 8.50. market weak. Sheep receipts 13 000 with wethers 7.90 to 8.00, lambs 7.50 to 10.25, springs 3.00 to 11.20. market weak.
The report lists wheat corn oats rye and barley prices with bid and ask levels. It also shows hay values for timothy and clover and highlights current provisions prices and futures notes.
State Department notes report rising alarm and irritation below the border as Lansing allows dispatches to reach readers. Officials weigh whether to publish in Mexico City or through Eliseo Arrendando. The communication, potentially 7000 to 10000 words, is not yet released.
General Pershing and the American expeditionary force in Mexico are reportedly planning rapid dashes north and south at the first sign of hostilities. Obsservers note aims to seize the Mexico Northwestern railroad to secure communications. Pershing’s troops sleep on their arms and receive daily reports on de facto government troop movements as natives aid with information. Detachments have operated within the region for weeks.
In port entries list multiple vessels including Carrie Strong Harrison T. Beachem Elizabeth T. Doyle and Annie N. Anslie as schooners in Cuba Africa and quarantine. Also Alamo Sadie C. Sumner and Yalton among others bound for Cuba Mexico Central America and the United Fruit Company with repairs dry docks and lumber cargoes noted for several ships and steamships including Oranian Sylvanian and Ancon along with other international origins and destinations.
The Alamo, Mallory Line steamship, returns from New York via Key West and Tampa with general cargo and passengers. She will load merchandise and sail again Tuesday morning for the return voyage.
The Norwegian steamer Agnella of United Fruit Company arrived Sunday afternoon from Tela Honduras with 15 000 bunches of bananas and other merchandise. She unloaded Sunday night at the M and O fruit docks and will load general cargo for her return trip Tuesday at Government street.
The coastwise steamer Tarpon is due in port this afternoon from Pensacola on her regular trip and will load a small cargo for the return voyage, leaving tonight.
The American schooner Albert D Mills reached the harbor this morning with a sisal cargo consigned to J M Scott and Brothers of Progresso Mexico. Two other American schooners Emma B Lord and Annie T Anstie carrying lumber arrived at Fort Morgan and are placed in quarantine. Emma B Lord is consigned to Moragues Lumber Co.
The schooner City of Augusta arrived in port this morning to load lumber for Cuba. She is consigned to the Cuban-American Lumber Co.
Miles of camps under the de facto government have been withdrawn. Scouting patrons are ordered to ride territories with extreme caution. American command soldiers are warned to distinguish bandits from Mexican soldiers. Lines of communication and passes through the Sierra Madre from Sonora are closely watched.
Death notices for Thomas C. Barrett John Henderson McAndrew and Benj Schwartz dated June 1916. Details include ages birthplaces addresses funeral arrangements at local churches Catholic Cemetery Magnolia Cemetery and requested attendance by family and friends. Requests for copies to Houston Dallas and New Orleans papers.
A round brooch with a pearl set and a diamond center was lost between Government and St Francis Street Methodist Church. A reward is offered and will be returned to the Cashier, Item Office.
Notice from National City Bank Mobile Alabama states it is winding up affairs and asks all note holders and creditors to present notes and claims for payment. Also included is a bankruptcy notice for William E. Davis of Whistler Alabama with a creditors meeting set for July 8 1916 in Mobile.
Co M Smith known as Cal Smith, a Knoxville ice cream vendor with Mono Ice Cream, describes a severe acute indigestion episode. After failing medicines, he found rapid relief with Tanlac, bought at Kuhiman and later reusing another bottle, praising its effectiveness. Tanlac sold in Mobile by Dave Bauer and Van Antwerp Drug Corp.
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