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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1914

Page

11

Final settlement filed in Daly estate probate case

In Mobile Alabama March 31 1914 probate court of Mobile County hears final settlement of John F Daly deceased executors William O Daly and John R Courtright present with accounts vouchers and statements. April 14 1914 set as day for settlement with interested parties to contest if desired. PRICE WILLIAMS Judge. Inge Kirkpatrick Attorneys. $32 4 7 14 $3 50 to Birmingham April 13 to see Southern State adved

United States District Court Southern District of Alabama J. Olensky Mobile Alabama Mobilé R. T. Ervin Ala State of Alabama Mobile County Inn John F. Daly William O. Daly John R. Courtright Trig Price Williams Inge & Kirkpatrick

New Catholic Church Planned for Coden Parish

The Catholic congregation of Coden near Mobile will receive a new church. Bishop Allen travels from Mobile to Bayou la Batre then preaches at St. Margaret's Catholic Church on Wednesday night at 7 30.

Coden Mobile County Mobile Allen Bayou la Batre Pla St. Margaret's Catholic ST. Peter’s Church Fulton Road

Law and Equity Court Transactions and Upcoming Calls

In the Law and Equity Court Judge Berney presided Tuesday. Farmers Bank & Trust Company vs Shut and Keirin ended with a judgment for the defendant and plaintiff excepts. A D Crawford vs Mobile Gulfport Lumber Company was dismissed for want of prosecution. New York Plate Glass Insurance Company vs J M Brown demurrers to counts one through five sustained. Wednesday calls include Fairbanks Company vs Gulf City Plumbing Company Imogene Frederic vs Thomas Williams Yellow Pine Lumber Company vs Gulf Manufacturing and Export Company Brothers Contracting Company vs H M Lindsey.

Law and Equity Court Berney Farmers Bank & Trust Company Shut & Keirin A. D. Crawford Mobile-Gulfport Lumber Company New York Plate Glass Insurance Cmpany J. M. Brown Fairbanks Company Gulf City Plumbing Company Imogene Frederic Thomas Williams Yellow Pine Lumber Company Gulf Manufacturing and Export Company Brothers Contracting Company H. M. Lindsey

For Sale In City Lots And Home On Spring Hill And Lafayette

For Sale the DeRiviere residence and land at the 8S corner of Spring Hill avenue and Lafayette street with 241 by 328 feet plus vacant land at the N W corner of Old Shell road and Lafayette street 216 by 126 feet total eleven lots Bargain price two story frame residence 257 N Lawrence street 10 rooms large lot price 3150 vacant Cedar side lots price 1350 Nice cottage and five acres on Spring Hill top with barn servant’s house fruit trees near car line price 3650

DeRiviere Spring Hill Avenue Lafayette Street N. W Old Shell Road N. Lawrence Street Davis Avenue Spring Hill

Digging Only Will Free Bark Moraques From Dry Shore

The tug Independent reported the bark Luis M Moraques is high and dry near Perdido Bay and can only be freed by digging. Nimrod remained with lines aboard. Barge No b raised after striking a rock near Demopolis, cargo saved. Coal and various ships and cargoes arrival and movement described. Forecast of river rises and shipping activity noted.

Independent Bisso Towing Company Mobile Perdido Bay Luis M. Moraques Nimrod Mobile Towing and Wrecking Company Alabama- New Orleans Transportation Company Demopolis New Orleans

Flood Warning For Black Warrior At Tuscaloosa

The Black Warrior River at Tuscaloosa is forecast to rise to about 53 feet within 24 hours with flood stage imminent on Wednesday. Residents near the river are urged to monitor alerts and move valuables to higher ground.

Tuscaloosa

Weather map notes trend toward rain and floods in Alabama

A central low pressure over the Rio Grande Valley merges with a northern low near Alabama bringing cloudy skies and scattered rains. Rain fell at Birmingham and Tuscaloosa, with 0.6 and 3.47 inches recorded, threatening flood stages in the Black Warrior River.

Rio Grande Valley Rocky Montains Alabama Gulf Birmingham Ala Tuscaloosa Black Warriors United States Pacific Coast Nevada Albert Ot Ashenberger Weather Bureau

Mobile Cotton Prices and Receipts Report

The page records mobile cotton market terms with price percentages for good ordinary and middling quality, plus receipts and exports data. It lists U.S. ports and continental shipments, with totals for the year and week, and notes that the market remains firm.

Salon 360 Popes Ener United States U.S Britain

New Orleans Cotton Prices Edge Up Then Turners Net Down

The New Orleans market opened with cotton futures 3 to 6 points higher on news of improved market data and unsettled crop weather. Profit taking trimmed gains midday, leaving active months 1 to 3 points below yesterday’s close, with afternoon trading showing a steady close and mixed price action across months including March, July, August, October and December.

Cotton Market Opens Higher On Demand And Weather Upbeat

New York March 31 The cotton market opened with gains of 3 to 5 points as active months rose to new government highs aided by reports Manchester spinners would not close for Easter and unsettled weather delaying farm work in the Southwest. Prices eased midday, May and other months retreating from early highs as short cover and realising trimmed gains. Spot cotton steady with Middling uplands at 13.50 cents and Middling gulf 18.76 cents. Futures closed steady with March around 12.40 to 12.50, May about 12.42, July 12.28, August 11.80, October 11.45, December 11.58.

New Orleans Ptrlish Milla Liverpool New York Manchester Gulf

Liverpool Cotton Spot and Futures Report

Liverpool cot ton market steady with good middling at 7 63 and middling 7 21. Sales 12 000 bales with 1 000 bales speculative export, receipts 34 000. Futures closed irregular with April 6 86 1 2 and other forward prices listed, official closing March 684 1 2 value.

Liverpool

Plan to Amend the Bill Weave Recommit Motion Set

The debate focuses on a plan to amend the bill and send it back to the interstate and foreign commerce committee with instructions to report amended. Representative Doremus of Michigan to present the motion after a secret, conference backed strategy to win over reluctant Democrats. Humphrey applauded Underwood and Clark for upholding the Democratic platform amid claims of international pressure.

Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee Doremus Michigan Underwood Clark Humphrey Washington Champ Clark Humphreydered Japan England

Arrest of Johnnie Martin on concealed weapons charges

Johnnie Martin, a Black man, was arrested by Officer Southall for carrying concealed weapons and arraigned before Recorder Edington. He was fined $201 and ordered to pay fifty days’ costs at hard labor, with the sentence to be served.

Johnnie’ Martin Southall Edington Martin

Wall Street Opening Slight Gains Amid Steel Demand

Stock prices edged higher at the opening with steel orders rising. Major blue chips like Studebaker and rail firms moved as investors tracked the Great Northern and Illinois Central alongside utilities and industrials.

Turpentine and Rosin Receipts Reported in Savannah

In Savannah on March 31 the naval stores market shows steady turpentine at 463 40 with receipts of 266 casks and rosin firm with 1 560 bare ability notes. Prices listed include B and D at 8 76, B at 98.77, F at 3.90, G at 8.95, M 4.15, N 6.50 and WW 8.20 among others.

Savannah

Easter stoppage of Manchester spindles ends

Manchester March 1 The general stoppage during Easter week of mills in the district spinning American cotton decided last week by the employers was abandoned today owing to strong objections from the workers. The cotton trade had led employers to plan a cessation of production but the Master Spinners Association left each firm to act on its own.

Associated. Press Manchester Milla Thim

Indians on the reservation dress differently than guards at cigar stores

The passage notes that none of the Indians on the reservation dress as well as those who used to stand guard at the cigar store, implying a perceived difference in appearance between two groups.

Ex Governor Comer to Address Mobile Tonight

Former Alabama governor B. Bi Comer arrives from Jackson to Mobile and will speak at German Relief Hall this Tuesday night. Supporters escort him to the Battle House, as campaign officeseekers crowd the event.

German Relief Hall Robertson & Fincher B. Bi Comer Alabama Mobile Jackson Ala Battle House

Mobile YMCA drive totals 3278 points at Battle House luncheon

A luncheon at 1 o'clock Tuesday at the Battle House announced Mobile's YMCA membership drive total of 3278 points, with Team No 4 second at 120 points and the boys division at 10 points. Teams plan to meet again Wednesday at the Battle House and reassemble at the Cawthon Hotel for a 1 o'clock luncheon.

Young Men's Christian Association Battle House Mobile Cawthon Hotel

Death marks end of long time Mobile bank official

Mayor Lyons and Capt Pat J Lyons paid tribute to the late bank official Tonsmeire in Mobile. The CEO and longtime figure was remembered for his even tempered manner and fair dealings with people. The death was felt across the financial circles of Mobile.

Mayor Lyons Pat J. Lyons Mobile Tonsmeire Lyots

Wheat and grain prices from Chicago market report

Chicago March quotations show Wheat No 2 red and hard ranges near 91 to 93 cents with various bids. Corn No 2 around 68 cents and oats around 40 cents. Hay Timothy clover priced. Provisions list pork at 20.70, lard 10.37, rib 10.62 with other values noted.

Dacesoen Eeestouien ST. Louts Mardin Chicago March Coe Timothy See

Ladies Concert at Lyceum Treat In Mobile

The Mobile Lyceum Course presents the Chicago Ladies' Orchestra and readings by Miss Cara, in a program described as a well chosen mix of popular and classical works. The event, arranged for local attendance, benefits Mobillans through the Lyceum Federation of Churches.

Citro Mia. Com Ja. Pradethon

State High Courts Resume Next Week in Alabama

Special to The Item Montgomery Alabama March after a recess since February the supreme court and the court of appeals will resume work next week and continue until final adjournment June. Out of town members will return to vote in Monday’s primary but are expected to be at the capitol Tuesday when a batch of decisions is anticipated. The high courts will resume with cases from Clarke Mobile Monroe and Washington counties.

Montgomery Ala Supreme Court Court of Apen Peaim Tribunalm Capitol High Courts Clarke Mobile Monroe Tom

Frazer of Union Springs joins Governor O Neals staff

T Sidney Frazer of Union Springs has been appointed by Governor O Neal as a member of the apisoy staff ranking as colonel to stir Gardner Greene of Pell who resigned Saturday due to political differences Frazer is a lawyer and state senator from his district leading the move in Montgomery March 11 Special to The Item

Montgomery Ala Mareh Sidney Frazer Union Springs O'Neal Apisoy Stir Gardner Greene Pell Frazer

Kinsey Zs Defeat Blue Zs in Afternoon Contest

Kinsey Zs beat the Blue Zs by six runs in an afternoon game. Martin and Greer led Kinsey with batting, while Clement and re features contributed. Welnacker's ball and Lewellyn's bases loaded hit stood out in a game decided late.

Blue Z Kinsey Martin and Greer Clement Welnacker Lewellyn

Grayson Tour Signals Large Victory Expectation

Claud A. Grayson, candidate for the Alabama lower house, returned Tuesday from a tour of western precincts and predicted a very large vote and a decisive election win.

Grayson Case Eees Claud A. Grayson Alabama Mobile

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