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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1914
Page
9
Superintendent Murphy, Assistant Superintendent Vigor, and Supervisor Byrre of Mobile schools arrived from Richmond Virginia. They will attend the 3 o clock Monday meeting to review plans and specifications for new schools to be erected.
The Mobile Medical Society endorses adding to the city health department laboratory and employing a competent bacteriologist to perform tests. The proposal will be taken up with city commissioners soon as health officer Dr. Charles A. Mohr and Dr. F. R. Hareh are occupied with other duties.
Edna Horton aged two years and four months died Sunday at 2 45 pm after a peanut lodged in her throat. Doctors attempted relief with X rays and surgery but could not save her. She was the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Horton, residing on Virginia Street and Pleasant Avenue. Funeral Tuesday afternoon at Spring Hill Avenue Cemetery.
The commission of Percy W. Maer, recently named collector of the port of Mobile, arrived in Mobile Monday morning. He is expected to reach Mobile from Columbus, Mississippi, within a few days to assume charge after taking oath and signing his bond. The office, currently led by H. Gordon Ashley, is prepared to transfer duties once Maer arrives.
Herbert Cunack a sailor by occupation was arrested on disorderly conduct and drunkenness charges in Mobile. He claims to be General Rivett-Carnac a Madero Carranza ally though Mexican consul Roberto Gayon says he has never served in the Mexican army and is a common adventurer. He will face Recorder Edington Monday afternoon for the arrest alongside Traffic Officer Chandler.
Mae Leona Peterson 26 of Whistler died Monday morning after a brief illness. She is survived by her husband and other relatives. Remains will be sent to High Springs Florida for interment by Roche Burke Undertaking Company.
Summary of cotton receipts by Southern Railway-Export comp and Mobile and Ohio Railroad-Export comp listing bales by train numbers and consignors. Includes totals for Mobile area shipments and a steamer route involving the Selma Planters Cotton Company and Frank M. Ladd.
The New Orleans cotton market opened quiet with a 1 to 4 point decline on light selling amid incomplete reports. Early trading saw prices fall to about 4 points down, then sag to 7 to 8 points down, with scalpers taking profits. By noon, values were 3 to 4 points lower and futures closed steady but down overall by 6 to 8 points.
Markets opened slow as the storm limited broker attendance and dampened wire house trading. The undertone remained heavy with little speculative selling, influenced by Saturday bank statements and weak January railroad results. Major shares fell modestly, while several newer industrials declined sharply.
The report notes a quiet trading day with the corn market showing little movement after an irregular open. Spot middling priced at 13 05 and futures closed steady with varying bids for March May July and December contracts reflecting subdued activity.
A special train carrying 100 bricklayers from Chicago and western points headed to the Bricklayers Union national convention in New Orleans passed Mobile Monday afternoon. P. W. Morrigan of the Louisville and Nashville handled the party.
Hattie Longmeyer appeared before Judge Henry Chamberlain in the inferior criminal court on Monday charged with larceny of a gold watch and chain from Tom Williams valued at $75. She was bound over to the next grand jury under a bond of 200 dollars. An 11 year old, William Fritz, was sent to Mount Meigs Negro Reformatory after snatching a purse at the Louisville and Nashville station. Mack Chathman, charged with assault and battery, requested a continuance until March 7.
Charles Frederic a well known South End restaurateur was slightly injured in a runaway on Conception Street near Conti. Jim Lindsey the Negro in the buggy with him was cut on the head. They received attention from Dr. Hirshfield.
Migs Matilde Fearing of New Orleans and manager Harry F Quinn of the Hippodrome Theatre wed on Monday at high noon in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Rev Father Cassidy officiated in the intimate ceremony.
Cash grain and provisions in Chicago show Wheat No 2 and No 2 spring around 2, Corn No 2 near 6, Oats No 2 about 40 3 4, Timothy hay 3.75 to 4.60, clover 11.75 to 13.78. Provisions list pork 21.36, lard 10 1/2 to 11 1/4.
A revised list from Mobile County Alabama shows bond offerings with Gulf Coast Gas First six percent bonds and related securities. The document lists bond types and rates including a five percent due reference.
The record shows Thos M Mahon found guilty on liquor without license and on assault to murder charges. The case involves notable named individuals and references to local prosecution and trial proceedings.
The Board of Revenue Road Commissioners on Monday accepted a contract with Waters & Co. for new galvanized iron ballot boxes. The suitcases shaped boxes cost $3.35 each, with a total of fifty two units approved.
On Monday the Probate court granted licenses to Frank C. Steele of New Haven Connecticut and Bula Lee Garrison of Sumpter County Alabama along with Harry F. Quinning and Matilda Fearing.
Irwin Cy Calvert of Alabama led efforts to establish a polling place at Calvert. The board of revenue and commissioners approved fixing Box No 2 as the precinct location, with Box No 1 to be Mount.
Various ships arrival and cargo updates at Mobile including the Swedish steamer F signing to Seeberg and docked at Bruce wharf for loading, the Antigua shifting between piers, the Port ship under Walsh Stevedoring charter to Munson, and the Eddy arriving from New Orleans en route to Liverpool. Also noted are the Tarpon, Mallory line ships with naval stores and cargoes, plus the Vernon, Colombia, Belize, and Fjell with fruit and cargoes awaiting transfers.
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