Visitors Inspect Street Car Plant In Mobile
The Know Your City committee of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce toured the Mobile Light and Railroad Company street car power house and repair shops on a Wednesday visit. The tour featured the Monroe street power plant with 18,000 horsepower and the Cedar street line shops where welding, woodwork, painting, and rust removal were demonstrated for the visitors. Divorces filed against Olney Tobin and Ella May Morse were noted in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile Light Ang Railroad Company
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
J. Howard Wilson
W. J. Sherwood
E. L. Russell School
D'Olive
Joseph G. Espalla
Thomas T. Palmer
J. O. Smith
J. D. Andrews
Ways and Means
Moore
Sherwood
F. J. Vansen, Jr
Cedar Street
Monroe Park
S. M. Coffin
Messrs. Sherwood and
Coffin
Inez Tobin
Chancery Court
Olney Tobin
Tobins
Louis Morse, Jr
Ella May Morse
Baldwin County
New Orleans Cotton Market Advances Amid Improved Demand
Cotton market steadied after opening dip and rose 13 to 15 points by noon in New Orleans with good spot demand and firmer holders. May and July futures climbed. spot sales reached 1,600 bales, with New York and Liverpool markets showing firmness and diverse price quotes across regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Texas
New York
Wall Street
Liverpool
Métrophis
Stocks and commodities close steady in cautious session
Trading gained early afternoon momentum with metals and rails leading. United States Steel topped the industrial group as markets closed strong with notable gains across major issues including American Tobacco Anaconda Copper and United Fruit Co while New York corn- and bread-related prices held firm and index levels edged higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Steel
Texas Company, Marine, Ptd
New York
Allis Chalmers
American Beet Sugar
American Can
American Car and Foundry
American Locomotive
American Smelting
American Sugar
American Tel. & Tel
American Tobacco
Anaconda Copper
Atchison
Atlantic Coast Line
Baldwin Locomotive
Baltimore & Ohio
Bethlehem Steel
Brooklyn
Transit
Canadian Pacific
Chesapeake & Ohio
Chicago, Mil. & St. Paul
Chicago
Consolidated Gas
Crucible Steel
Erie
General Electric
Great Northern Pid
Great Northern Ore Ctfs
Tilinola Central
Interborough Confod
Corp
International Merc
Kansas City Southern
Lewisville & Nashville
Liggett & Myers
Lorillard Co
Mexican Petroleum
Missouri, Pacific & Texas
Missouri Pacific
National Lead
New York Central
N. Y
N. H. & Hartford
Norfolk &, Western
Northern Pacific
Pennsylvania
Reading
Rep
Iron & Steel
Seaboard Air Line
Sloss, Shef, Steel & Iron
Southern Pacific
Southern Railway
Pfd
Studebaker Corporation
Tennessee Copper
Texas Co
Union Pacific
United States Rubber
Virginia Carp, Chem
Wabash, Pfd
B. Efs
Western Union
A Westinghouse Electric
Kennett Copper
United Fruit Co
Senate Passes Deposit Guarantee Bill for Banks
Washington March 9 The senate approved a bill letting national banking associations use state laws that guarantee bank deposits. The measure aims to enlarge deposit protection and align national banks with state guarantees.
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Washington
The
Senate Today
Turpentine and Rosin Markets Reported in Savannah
Turpentine held at 48 1 2 cents with no sales and modest receipts of 40 casks. Rosin remained firm with no sales and receipts of 40 400 barrels. shipments reached 1 203 barrels and stock stood at 86 109 barrels.
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Savannah
Rosin
Tug Daniel Willard Sunk By Madison Steamer Near Bush Bluff
The tug Daniel Willard was rammed by Old Dominion line steamer Madison on Hampton Roads near Bush Bluff light. The tug broke in two and sank with four injuries reported and one possibly drowned. the Madison did not collide with vessels or personnel, and no loss of life was stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News
Old Dominion Line
Madison
New York
Norfolk
Daniel F. Willard
Hampton Roads
Light
Daniel Willard
Craney Island
Willard
Local Marriage Licenses Issued by Probate Court
The probate court issued licenses on Thursday to R. A Harper and Alice T. Williams, Charley Spero and Ella Blacksher. Also listed is Megrove Joby Inge and vee, with unclear completion.
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Probate Court
White
R. A Harper
Alice T. Williams
Charley Spero
Ella Blacksher
Megrove
Joby Inge
Vee
VESSELS IN PORT Listing of ships in harbor and dock details
In port entries list vessels including Northwestern Oscar Melba Stiver Garland A. Achorn Lissie Dennison and mobile bound Rebecca R. Douglass Carrie A. Lane Josephine New Rana V. Pickels Wandman Moragues Co and others with dock and repair notes at Canal Street and various docks.
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Oscar
Melba
Tome R
Garland
A. Achorn
Lissie E. Dennison
Rebecca R. Douglass
Seareerene
Carrie A. Lane
Marston
Josephine
New Rana V. Pickels
Bodden
To Whi & Co
Wandman
iDede Lavana
Te Moragues Co
Lent Observances In Mobile Catholic Churches
Lent begins with Ash Wednesday services across Catholic and Episcopal churches in Mobile. Ashes blessed and distributed, with prayers and incense, mark the faithful as they recall mortality. Regulations allow modest meals and exemptions for youth, sick, and workers, guiding fasting and feast days through Holy Week leading to Easter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Holy See
Leo XIII
Pius X
Allen
Jesus Christ
Baker Is Sworn In As Secretary Of War
Newton D. Baker was sworn in today as secretary of war. The oath was administered by John Randolph, assistant chief clerk, nearly fifty years in the service. Baker was introduced by Secretary Daniels to staff officers and to General Scott, chief of staff. He held an informal reception meeting most army officers stationed here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Newton D. Baker
John Randolph
Baker
Daniels
General Scott
Army
Bankers to Meet Here in Mobile Group 4 Alabama Bankers
Alabama Bankers Association Group 4 members from Mobile and south Alabama meet in Mobile on Thursday March 2% with entertainment by the Mobile Clearing House Association. J S Crum of Brewton Alabama serves as president of the group. The note on marriage remains unrelated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama Bankers Association
Mobile
South Alabama
Mobile Clearing House Association
J. S. Crum
Brewton, Ala
Coastal patrols and vessels move for spring naval drills
The U S coast guard cutter sails from New York on February 17 to Grand Banks to map ice fields and rejoin Seneca. another cutter shifts duty to Key West. Torpedo boat Worden heads to Pensacola for spring target and torpedo practice with hydro aeroplane A H 16. The Terry darts toward Key West or The Tombigbee River trip carries freight and passengers. river thieves are reported at Madison Street.
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U. S. Coast Guard
New York
Grand Banks
Newfoundland
Coast Guard
Key West
West Station
Ae Wee
Li & N
Worden
Pensacola
Terry
Sea King
Ollinger & Bruce
Municipal Docks
Tombigbee River
T Caloosa
Tillman Bill on Armor Plant Up For Vote in Senate
The Tillman bill to authorize a base or construction of an armor plant is taken up in the Senate with a vote expected Tuesday March 21. A heated exchange between Senators Swanson Gallinger delays. Lodge’s absence complicates scheduling as discussions center on timing and opportunities to address opposing points.
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Washington
Tillman
Lena Swanson
Gal Renli
Ige
Lodge
Senator Swanson
Senator Gallinger
Senate
Noginia
Gallinger
Virginia
Naval Committee
Land bargains in Alabama and Mississippi tracts up to 10 000 acres
Notice offers 40 acre to 10000 acre tracts with favorable terms on im lands in Mobile Alabama. Emphasizes elevated level soil and best land options. Prospective buyers urged to contact George Kilborn at 4052 Royal Street Mobile near Union Station or Bell Phone 957 J. M. O. Ralroad Lags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kilborn
Royal Street
Union Station
Mobile
Ala
Bell
Official Notice on Assessments Due for March 1916
Official notice warns that Assessments Nos 396 and 396 are due by March 31 1916 to avoid suspension. It urges members to visit the Harrigon Mutual offices to discuss insurance protection and the association’s burial benefits, claiming superior protection and investment value.
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Offic
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Robert M
Old Shell Road
Moler Barber College
N. Reed Ave
Nue
City Electric Co
Dauphin Street
Shaw Electric Co
Dauphin
Pinkerson & Robinson
Corner Cedar
Imperial
Underwood
New Wood Yard
Royal
Savannah Sts
W. J. Woolsey
East Georgia Avenue
3Rd South Government
Southern Realty Company
Church Street
South
Hamilton
Pessons
Southern Ty Company
Satsuma
Saibara Nurseries
Semmes
F. C. Turner & Co
Red Jersey
Rhode Island
Beaure Street
Church
Ing
Marsena A. Parker
Fish River Pool
May- Springs
Ee Aeen
Ocon
W. J. Ko
Geo. A
C. M
Ain & Wood
Royal Mc Greet
St. Joseph St
Mobile Yacht Club, Inc
Mobile Nang
Tgs
GI Club
Getdine
St. Francis St
Ole Ee
Stella
Clarke, Davis & Co
F. M. Ladd & Co
L.vol
Stan
MSY
Cccatsrcsces
Eteendoctveae
Eececortss
Tely
Sewe See Vess
Ccdesisedsvens
Wall Street Review
U. S
Brit
Everett True
Chicago Livestock
Black Eyes
Hen
Seeman
Vbl
Bo & BC
Tae
Naval Stores
Vessal
Northwestern
Livietta
Ital
Tallapoosa
Olttnger & Foot
Canal Street
Ted Ae
Kore
Neeeeer
Tae Anand
Peewee Eeeerne
Seeeeeeeeer
Bay Steamers
Footie Deuphin St
Ohdetathin
Foot Dauphin Beet Te Nin
Mobile Bound
A. Carney
Cessna
Secretary OF War
Neon
Marine News
Madison Street Street
Melbats
Ollinger & Bruce Dry Docks
Louisiana
Mississippi River
Favoret Post
Alabama
Mississippi
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