New Bay Steamer Daphne Launched in Mobile
The gasoline steamer Daphne of the Daphne Transportation Company glided from the McTaggert & Thompson Dry Docks into Mobile River as sunset fell. Captain Joseph Pose and a crowds cheered as Irene Coster broke a bottle of grape juice to christen the vessel. The Daphne will be commissioned soon and slated to enter the bay trade by July 1.
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Daphne
Irene Coster
Daphne Transportation Company
McTaggert & Thompson Dry
Mobile River
Ala
Miss Coster
Joseph Pose
Cotton Price Movements and Market Closing in New Orleans and New York
New Orleans and New York markets opened with modest advances for cotton futures on June 22, but selling soon pulled prices back toward the previous close amid favorable weather outlook. Spot cotton eased in New Orleans and closed steady, while New York quotes showed initial gains eroding under light demand and continued liquidation. The day’s closing stock list includes diverse industrials and major corporates, reflecting broad market activity alongside cotton’s quiet finish.
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New Orleans
New York
Liverpool
Bory High
Waterfront Owners Propose Edges to Dredging Plan
A committee of waterfront property owners led by J. H. Bancroft met Mobile county legislators Tuesday and presented three objections to the arbor improvement bill. They oppose dredging in front of wharves, seek maintenance by government after dredging, and want property appraised before any seizure for port work. Representatives Grayson and Wilson said the objections would be considered.
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J. H. Bancroft
Mobile County
Claude A. Grayson
W. E. P. Wilson
Germany Expresses regret over Verdandi attack
Stockholm reports Germany expresses deep regret for the July 15 attack on the Swedish steamer Verdandi off Christiana Sound. Berlin says the assault by submarine and cruiser was a mistake and offers to pay indemnity.
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Germany
Verdandi
Stockholm
London
Christiana Sound
American Woman Held in Britain as German Spy
Anna Hoffman, 87, of Urbana Ohio, is under arrest in England as a German spy. Her sister, Mrs. C E McFarland, received a letter requesting U S aid for her release. Hoffmann says she worked in a London hotel when arrested and that authorities cited her German descent. Given Holloway prison, appeals to the State Department are requested.
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Britain
United States
Urbana
Ohio
Anna Hoffman
Kate Brunnette
England
C. E. McFarland
Hoffman
Holloway
Miss Hoffman
London
Calls Tennessee Election for Constitutional Convention Vote
Nashville Tenn June 22 By authority of a recent act the legislature governor Thomas Rye called an election for the first Thursday in August 1916 where the people will vote on the question of calling a convention to frame a new constitution.
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Nashville
Tenn
Thomas
Rye
Morgan Announces French Loan Floated Here
J P Morgan and the Rothschilds of Paris announced arrangements for the flotation in this country of a new French loan secured by high grade railway bonds lodged with the Morgan firm. The amount could not be stated at present.
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Morgan
New York
J. P. Morgan & Co
Rothschilds of
Paris
American Killed at El Favor Mine in Jalisco
An American named Steve Parmenter was killed at the El Favor mine in Jalisco. Travelers reaching the border report the slaying was carried out by bandits and attributed to the attackers.
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EL Paso
Tex
Steve Parmenter
el Favor
Jalisco
Gulf Coast Fair Board Meets. Etowah Files Bankruptcy
The Gulf Coast Fair Association board held a routine meeting Monday night at the Chamber of Commerce rooms. The Etowah owned by M. J. Snee and Robert Chidsey filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S district court Tuesday listing liabilities of 6509 dollars and assets of 4432 dollars. The petitioner was adjudicated bankrupt and the case referred to Referee n.
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Gulf Coast Fair Association
Chamber of Commerce
Etowah
M. J. Snee
Robert Chidsey
United States District Court
Turpentine and Cotton Market Reports From Savannah and Liverpool
Savannah reports show turpentine firm with 445 sales and 1 228 receipts while rosin receipts total 2 827 and multiple grade quotes are listed. Liverpool cotton market notes spot easing with good middling around 5 23 and futures barely steady with several forward positions quoted.
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NAVAL
Savannah
Liverpool
Coal dealers seek license tax to curb car sales
At the Mobile city session Mayor Pillans presented an ordinance for a $10 per car license tax on coal sold from cars to curb tax avoidance. The measure, backed by Mobile coal dealers, will be considered again next week. The meeting also granted a clock sign relocation for E O Zadek Jewelry and approved monthly bills totaling 25 290.87.
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Bowling Timber Company
Mobile Portland Cement & Coal Company
Court House
Mobile County
Alabama
Washington County
Bbwling Timber Company
Southern Railway
N.W
S. W
Tombighbee
Township 7
Prestwick
St.Stephens
City Commission
Pillans
Mobile
E. O. Zadek Jewelry Company
Sutheast
Royal and
Dauphin Streets
Dauphin Street
Andrew Johnson
Mobile Humane Society
Messrs
John Craft
J. C. O'Connell
F. G. Bromberg
Rev
Berney
Bromberg
Spring Hill Avenue
Wilkinson and
Scott Street
Court notices and judgments from the chancery and law sides
In the Courts Chancery Court actions include decrees pro confesso in Byers Fort cases, divorce decree amendments for Mandeville, removal of nonage for Spotswood, demurrers and pleadings in multiple suits, and calls for Wednesday. Law and Equity Court reports show Judgments for J Gayfer & Co, Tacon, and others, with various trials and calls listed.
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Chancery Court
Thomas H. Smith
Byers
R. M.A. Fort
Willis Hunter
Bessie Mandeville
Allen G. Mandeville
Elige Maddox
Dora Maddox
Call
Walton L. Sink
Barclay Lumber Company
W. Chase Spotswood
Marie Adelaide Spotswood
Zenobia B. Williams
Harry P. Williams
Joseph F. Durham
John T. Roe
Donald L. May
Emma
Louise May Barrett
John P. Barrett
Eve Delaney
Lola C. McLure
H. M. Price Hardware Company
Lindsey Realty Company
Law and Equity Court
Law Side
Mobile to Install Additional Street Lights
At a regular city meeting Commissioner Pat Lyons moved to increase lighting capacity by installing new tungsten lights at Bay Avenue Washington Avenue Ge Street and at the intersection of South Carolina and Deartown streets in Mobile.
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Pat 7. Lyons
Board of Missioners
City of
Mobile
Bay
Fine Pears and Plums Shown at Mobile County Exhibit
Charles Anderson of Axis presented pears and plums at a county show near Mobile. His farm sits north of Mobile on the railroad, with fruit exhibited to compare favorably with California standards. The display drew much attention and supported claims of high local fruit quality.
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Mobile County
Charles Anderson
Axis
Iidson
Mobile
California
Large corner lot house in sought Ann Street area
Describes a large, well built house on a corner lot in a desirable Ann Street district. Claims the property can be bought for about half its real value, stressing it is not a speculative deal but a true value proposition.
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Ann Street
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Cedar Point Road
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