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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1916

Page

7

Market News Roundup: Cotton Prices and Wall Street Action

Quiet spot cotton with middling around 13.15 and July to March futures near 12.97 to 13.59. Liverpool cotton steady with 15,000 sales and receipts of 9,000 bales. Wall Street opens with Mexican situation boosting some issues, led by United States Steel and rail shorts with broad gains across major stocks. Cotton seed oil prices mix with firm spot and July futures around 10.87 to 10.95.

Liverpool Wall Street Review New York Ameri States Steel Texas Company United States Steel Allis Chalmers American Beet Sugar American Can American Car and Foundry American Locomotive American Cotton Oil American Smelting American Sugar American Tel Anaconda Copper Atchison Atlantic Coast Line Baldwin Locomotive Baltimore and Ohio Bethlehem Steel Canadian Pacific Chesapeake and Ohio Chicago Mil St. Paul R. I. & Pacific Ry Crucible Steel Erie General Electric Great Northern Pfd Great Northern Ore Ctfs Illinois Central Inter. Mer. Mar Ctfs Liggett & Myers Lorillard Co Maxwell Motors Mexican Petroleum National Lead New York Central N. H N. H. & Hartford Norfolk & Western Northern Pacific Pennsylvania Reading Rep. Iron & Steel Seaboard Air Line Sloss. Shef. Steel & Iron Southern Pacific Southern Railway Studebaker Corporation Ate Copper Texas Co Union Pacific United Fruit United States Rubber U. S. Smith and Ring United States Steel Pid Virginia Carp Cotton Seed Wed U. S G. B Con

Cotton Receipts From Railroads and Compresses

Southern Railway Magnolia Compress Co exports total 262 bales. Steamer Peerless Bashinsky Co Magnolia Compress Co 588 bales. L and N Railroad Baker Lyons Co 47 bales. R P Pope Co 41 Magnolia Compress Co 4 bales.

Southern Rai_lroad Magnolia Compress Co Peerless—Bashinsky Co L. and Baker, Lyons & Co R. P. Pope & Co

Cotton market steadies after brief firming on crop fears

New Orleans reports a late morning rise as fresh buying supported by small spot offerings and boll weevil damage fears in Texas. Prices firmed in morning trading with October to March futures up several points, spot sales 415 bales to arrive 1.5 bales, Middling at 13.06.

New Orleans Texas

Cotton market opens steady amid small decline in New York

The New York cotton market opened steady with declines of 2 to 8 points as cables and a private crop report show condition at 79.1 versus 77.4 last month. The report suggests crop progress better than some estimates, prompting some selling for Liverpool account while trading remained quiet late in the session.

New York Liverpool

Savannah Tuentine and Rosin Firms Report Receipts and Stocks

Naval stores in Savannah show Tu entine firm with 767 receipts and 10 914 casks in stock while Rosin firm holds 63 532 barrels. Chicago live stock lists hogs cattle and sheep with varied prices. weekly cotton figures note American imports and stock. Grain and provisions in Chicago list prices for wheat corn oats rye barley and other staples.

NAVAL Savannah Tu Entine Chicago

Burial of Mrs Maria Louisa Smith in Magnolia Cemetery

Mrs Maria Louisa Smith was buried Wednesday afternoon in Magnolia cemetery. The service began at the family home, 866 Delaware Street, at 3 30 and continued at St. John's Episcopal Church at 4. Very Rev Gardiner C Tucker officiated. Pallbearers were James Delahanty Joseph Heller James Curran Emile Hines Charles Schuer and M Carley.

Maria’ Louisa Smith Magnolia Cemetery Delaware Street St. John’s Episcopal Church Gardiner C. Tucker James Delahanty Joseph Heller James Curran Emile Hines Charles Schuer M. Carley

Death of a Child in Pine Grove Crichton Area

Joseph Ferdinand Esquerre aged two died at home after a brief illness. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Ferdinand Esquérre of Pine Grove Crichton locality. The death occurred Thursday. Funeral arrangements not listed.

Joseph Ferdinand Esquerre Ferdinand Esquérre Pine Grove Crichton

Masonic-Athelstan Lodge Meets at 7 30 P M

The Masonic lodge meets at 7 30 PM at the Masonic Temple. The Boyz Club meets at 1 PM at the Assembly Room in the Cawthon Hotel.

Masonic—Athelstan Lodge A. F A. M Masonic Temple O Boyz Club Assembly Om Cawthon Hotel

Senate Debates Fortifications and Military Appropriations

The Senate convened at 10 30 a m and agreed to a conference report on the military drafting resolution. House sessions opened at noon and moved to the fortifications appropriation bill and the military academy appropriation bill and began consideration.

Military Academy

U S Should Return Arms From Villa Pursuit

Mexican officials say it would be a very graceful act for the United States to return ten machine guns and other war material captured by American troops in fights with Villa followers in Chihuahua. Jose Coen, a bandit allied with eastern Chihuahua factions, has surrendered to Major Timoto Rodriguez at Esmeralda.

Chihuahua City Mex el Paso Junction United States Villa Jose Coen Chihuahua Timoto Rodriguez Esmeralda

Murder Trial Opens Over Killing in City Court

Thomas Edwards faces a murder charge for the February 29 shooting death of Lester Green in city court. The trial commenced Thursday with both defendants and victim identified as black.

Thomas Edwards Lester Green

Latin Americans Renew Mediation Offer Talks in Washington

Bolivian Minister Ignacio Calderon and Salvadoran Minister Rafael Zlavadir visited the U S State Department to press renewed mediation efforts over the Mexican dispute. Calderon spoke with Secretary Lansing for about five minutes and said mediation could not proceed without evidence of prisoner releases and Carranza’s reply to the U S demand for a statement of intentions.

Washington Ignacio Calderon Bolivia Rafael Zlavadir Salvador State Department United States Calderon Lansing Carranza Mexico

1400 Americans on Way Home from Mexico

Safe departure of nearly 1,400 Americans from Mexico reported to the navy department. Some heads to Galveston aboard the Dixie and Wylie. Nebraska transferred Americans to Ward liner Monterey. Hancock to pick up more at Vera Cruz. Some wish to remain aboard until conditions allow return to Mexican homes. Secretary Daniels said officers have full authority to protect lives and property.

New York Mexico Navy Department Galveston Dixie Wylie Vera Cruz Nebraska Monterey Hancock Wheeling Carmen State Department United States Wishin Nafarrete Cararaza Tuxpam Daniels Theer

Sims Refused Bond in Murder Arraignment

Charles Sims, a Black man, was arraigned on murder charges and held without bond by Judge Chamberlain in the inferior criminal court. He is accused of shooting Arthur Randolph in an early May incident, with two other Black men killed and two wounded aboard an L N boarding train. Sims was wounded and hospitalized for weeks.

Sims Charles Sims Chamberlain Inferior Criminal Court Arthur Randolph

Wife Seeks Divorce Claiming Husband Glutton

Mrs Margaret Delczey of Lorain Ohio files for divorce alleging her husband a gourmet and epicure who demands daily cake pastry chops steaks fruit soups roasts poultry and fresh vegetables. She notes he allows her only 2 to 5 dollars weekly while his income runs 50 to 75 dollars a week.

Lorain; O Margaret Delczey Lorain Delezeg

Herbert Allman Pleads Guilty To Burglary Charge

Herbert Allman pleaded guilty to burglary in the inferior criminal court Thursday and was held to the city court under a $1,000 bond. He broke into the dwelling of Henry Campbell and took bicycle and other valuables.

Herbert Allman Inferior Criminal Court Henry Campbell Plateau

Coroner Rules on July Thursday Finding at St Francis Street

A coroner determined a finding on a July Thursday regarding Frank while the vessel lay at the foot of St Francis Street.

Frank St. Francis Street

Tennessee State Guard Muster Begins In Nashville

Nashville Company F of the Tennessee State Guard, led by Captain John H. Samuel, swore in this morning becoming the first unit to enter service with ninety five members.

Nashville Tenn Tennessee State Guard John H. Samuel

Marine Captain Johnson Returns to Pensacola for Summer

Captain Melvin Johnson, former commander of the Washaki schooner, largest in the War ren Fish fleet of Pensacola, returns home for the summer. A star skipper of the Warren fleet, he is widely known at the Florida port and rumors say he may retire from command with no decision yet on a Washaki replacement.

Captain Johnson Melvin Johnson Washaki Warren Fish Company Pensacola Florida Warren

Belvernon sails for Tela with banana cargo

The Norwegian steamship Belvernon of the United Fruit Company sailed for Tela Honduras shortly after 10 o'clock this morning. She arrived in port early Monday morning from the tropics with a cargo of bananas. Belvernon will return to Mobile soon with a similar load. The Corinto of the same fleet is due to sail Friday at 10 o'clock.

Belvernon Teda United Fruit Company Tela Honduras Tropics Mobile Corinto

Paloma Details for Munson Line Porto Cargoes

The Paloma liner is expected to reach Havana harbor today to load a general cargo for return. The Munplace will call for cargo in early July. The City of Tampico Munson Jane is due to arrive on July 7.

Munson Line Munson Havana Cuba Munplace Tampic Munson Jtane

Three Marys Sail From Genoa With Lumper Charter

The American four masted schooner Three Marys owned by the Scott Brothers syndicate has sailed from Genoa and is due to reach the harbor soon. Captain J A Molver commands the vessel. Also bound for the harbor are the Georgia Gilkey and Springfield in the same fleet to load lumber cargoes.

Scott Brothers Syndicate Genoa Italy J. A. Molver Georgia Gilkey Springfield Samer

Albert D Mills Ready To Sail For Cuba

The British schooner Albert D Mills is loaded by Scott Brothers Company with lumber for Cuban ports and ready to depart the harbor soon. In port she received new sails from A H McLeod & Company after losses in a recent tropical hurricane.

Albert D. Mills Scott Brothers Company Cuban Mills Gulf A. H. McLeod & Company

Cratheus Set to Load Windward Island Cargo on Arrival

The Norwegian steamship Cratheus, expected to reach port by July 7, will load a cargo for the Windward Islands immediately after arrival. The ship sails under Norwegian registry and its cargo plans indicate targeted trade with island markets.

Cratheus Carribean Southern Ee Windward Islands

Nepos Arrival Delayed In Coastal Trade

Nepos, a Ward liner, has not reached this port as expected in the fiscal trade between Mobile and Mexican ports. The delay was confirmed yesterday by James Gibboney.

Nepos James Gibboney

Fort Gaines Due From Beelize With Fruit Cargo

The Norwegian steamship Fort Gaines of the Orr Laubenheimer Company is due in port Tuesday from Belize carrying bananas and other fruit.

FT. Gaines Beelize Fort Gaines Orr-Laubenheimer Company Belize B. H

Smack Amelia Gloria Leaves Gulf Dry Docks After Repairs

The fishing smack Amelia Gloria was lowered from Gulf Dry Docks this afternoon following annual repairs.

Gulf Dry Docks

Charles May Arrives With Cargo at Harbor

The river packet Charles May reached the harbor this morning about 10 30 o’clock from up river landings. She brought in tow a barge of crossties and a heavy load of other freight.

Charles May

Shipping notes in port update with multiple vessels listed

In Port. Carrie Strong schooner Cuba stream. Harrison T. Beachem schooner Cuba stream. Elizabeth T Doyle schooner from Africa Gulf Dry Dock. Albert D Mills schooner stream Emma 8. Lord schooner foot of Theatre street. City of Augusta schooner Cuban-American Lumber Co. Yosky yacht repairing Ol linger-Brice Dry Docks. C Sumner schooner for St Andrews Bay Pier 4. Sir night schooner Mexico Carmela bark rebuilt Ollinger-Bruce Dry Docks. Grace Harvard ship Genoa Italy to Hunter-Benn Lumber Co. Carrie A Lane schooner Brighton Trinidad pier Gulfport repairing. Joseph P oonee schooner Cuban ports L and N railroad docks. Frieda ship Hawt Africa to Hunter-Bean Lumber Co. N O M docks aki nor Pp United Fruit Company Tropical Fruit Wharf.

Carrie Strong Cuba Harrison T. Beachem Elizabeth T- Doyle Africa Gulf Dry Dock Albert D. Mills Emma Lord Theatre Street City of Augusta Cuban-American Lumber Co Yosky Ollinger-Brice Dry Docks Fe C. Sumner St. Andrews Bay Sir “Night Mexico Carmela Ollinger-Bruce Dry Docks Grace Harvard Genoa Italy Hunter-Benn Lumber Company Carrie A. Lane Brighton Trinidad Gulfport Joseph P Oomee Frieda Rus Hunter-Bean Lumber Co Ce Mg Aki Nor United Fruit Company Tropical Fruit Wharf

Shipping list notes steamers and vessels to repair

Orapian a British steamer from Liverpool to load in the British Isles. San Cristobal a Mexican tank steamship to Puerto Mexico to be rebuilt. A bark named xr to go to West Moresa. Sema Pierce mentioned in brief shipping items.

Orapian Liverpool British Islea San Cristobal Puerto Mexico FR. A West Moresa Sema Pierce

Maritime freights bound to and from Havana and European ports

A list of schooners and steamships including Perceler Edna V Pickler Three Marys and Fort Ghines tied to cargoes such as lumber bananas and general freight. Voyages span Havana Cuba Genoa Italy Barcelona Spain and Windward Islands with destinations to J M Scott Brothers Munson Line Caribbean routes and deliveries scheduled for late June and early July.

Stranger Barkestine Havana Cuba Whitney- Bodden Qo Schneravare Nor Barcelona Spain Banan United Fruit Company Paloma Munson Line Crathens Windward Islands Caribbean and Southern Line Fort Ghines Belize B. H Orr-Laubenheimer Company Three Marys Genoa Italy Scott Brothers

Channel Beacon 17 Rebuilt After Loss in Turtle Cove Area

Local notice to mariners notes Turtle Cove channel beacon 17 missing and to be rebuilt promptly. Reports say Hast channel light relit June 25 1916 after destruction and extinguishment June 24 with repairs planned. References include Pilot Part VIII 1908 and Light List Atlantic Coast 1916.

Texas Turtle Cove Turtle Cove Channel Louisiana Lake Pontshartrain Pass Mandhac Atlantic Coast Eighth District Commissioner of Lighthouses

National City Bank in Mobile Alabama Ends Affairs

Notice to creditors of the National City Bank Mobile Alabama to present notes against the association for settlement. Other items include auto service ad for Ford repairs and a probate notice in Mobile County for Fannie H. Campbell estate final settlement by Edward B. Kirkbride on July 6 1914 with Price Williams and J W Tharp listed as attorney and probate official.

National City Bank Mobile Alabam Hol Pe Hugh Ghes

Notice to Non-Residents in Long Estate Sale Proceeding

Probate Court of Mobile County Alabama on June 22 1916 set August 3 1916 as the day to consider Edwin B. Kirkbride General Administrator and administrator de non of Margaret C Long deceased request to sell lands for division. Named defendants include John Mc Getrick Henry McGetrick Martin McGetrick Maron McGetrick and Maggie McGetrick whose addresses are unknown and believed residents of New York City.

State of Alabama Mobile County Pronte Court Mobile Ala Fannie HB Campbell Edwin B. Kirkbride John McGetrick Henry McGetrick Martin McGetrick Maron McGetrick Maggie McGetrick City of New York State of New York Alabama Margaret C. Long GH Williams

Frieda Crew Notice from Mobile 1916

Notice from Mobile dated June 27 1916 states the captain owners and consignees of the Russian bark Frieda will not be responsible for any debts of her crew B Donner master.

Mobile Ala Berk Frieda B. Donner

Help Wanted Army Barber College Ad

Help wanted advertising for men to learn barber trade at Moler Barber College New Orleans La. Offers travel and shop experience with pay. Army recruitment note seeks able bodied men 18 to 38 with good and temporary habits who can read and write English. Apply 108 St Francis St Mo 4.

Moler Barber College New Orleans Army OF United States St. Francis St

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