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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1913

Page

9

Two Aged Heroines Offered Helping Hand in Istanbul

Mrs W W Rockhill wife of the American ambassador to Constantinople leads a relief effort for two octogenarian San Stefano heroines who cared for wounded soldiers. Mary Mills Patrick of Constantinople Girls College and Alice Blight Lowther wife of the British ambassador support the rehabilitation drive aided by Major Clyde Ford US Army.

Washington W. W. Rockhill Constantinople San Stefano Tchatalla Kill Clyde Ford United States Army Ieal Corps Mary Mills Patrick

Ohio River tragedy claims three as steamer capsizes skiff

Two women and a man drowned in the Ohio River near Cincinnati on Sunday. George Fenton of Newport and others rescued after a passing steamer caused waves that upset their skiff.

Sy Associated Press Cincinnati

Madam Pauline the Clairvoyant in Mobile

Madam Pauline markets daily letters and testimonials touting her power to tell past present and future. She warns against card readers and claims to be the only genuine clairvoyant and palmist in Mobile with sensational readings drawing crowds to her parlor. She advertises hours 9 A M to 8 P M and a location at Spring Hill and Burton Avenue.

Madam Pauline Mobile Pauline

Civil and Criminal Investigations Ad

Southern Detective Agency in Mobile Alabama offers confidential civil and criminal investigations. Secret information of any character furnished. Write box 28 Mobile.

Southern Detective Agency Mobile Ala

Waterfront Notes Show Busy Port With Multiple Arrivals

Dozens of vessels including the British barkantine Koda and Norwegian steamship Karen are due or arrived, docking at Pier 8 and Mobile Pier 1. Cargoes range from pineapples to bananas and mahogany, with several ships shifting piers as crews and cargoes move through the harbor. The steamer American departed Sunday amid a strike.

Beven Havana Cuba James Gibboney & Co Pier Lullington Hull England Bay City Export Company Semantha Munson Line Paloma New Orleans Vera United Fruit Company Puerto Cortez Mobile and Ohio W. S. Bentley Barkentine Meteor Hubbard-Zemurray Steamship Company Louisville and Nashville Farnham Westerberg Gulfport Louisville Nashville

Deaths and Funerals J Locke Morrow and John McCoy

J Locke Morrow aged 40 a Memphis native who came to this city two years ago died Sunday after a long illness at his home on Kenneth and Old Shell road Surviving wife and one sister remain in the city Burial of John McCoy was held Saturday at 5 pm at Fairhope Alabama with many relatives and friends in attendance Rev G Simpson of the Baptist church led the service and interment followed in Fairhope cemetery with several pallbearers named

J. Locke Morrow Memphis Tenn Kenneth and Old Shell Road John McCoy Fairhope Aia G. ©. Simpson The Baptist Church Pairhope

Death of Mrs Rachel Wildman at 1067 Spring Hill Ave

Mrs Rachel Greene Wildman 26 daughter of Benjamin and Mary Whitaker died Sunday night at her home 1067 Spring Hill Avenue after a lingering illness. A Brooklyn native who lived here years she was active in Trinity Episcopal Church as Choir Guild president. Survived by husband Alex J Wildman five children one sister one brother and other relatives.

Rachel G. Wildman Rachel Greene Wildman Benjamin Mary Hazard Whitaker Spring Hill Avenue Brooklyn New York Royal and St. Francis Sutton Bros

New Orleans Cotton Opens Steady on May Market

New Orleans May 5 The cotton market opened steady with little interest. After half an hour trade shows prices 4 to 6 points unsettled with the Gulf middling at 12.10 per bale. Early sales near $300, with notable quotes for January through December futures in the 10.85 to 11.45 range.

New Orleans Gulf Tee

Cotton Futures Open Steady as Fall River Mills Consider Closure

New York May 6 Cotton futures opened steady amid reports some Fall River mills to close indefinitely next Monday. Prices fell 8–10 points then recovered, midday trading steady 6–7 points under Saturday, with a brief rally in New Orleans. Afternoon dull, finally 2 points up to 5 points down from Saturday close. spot unchanged at Middling 12.

New York Fall River New Orleans

Liverpool Cotton Prices and Trade in May

Liverpool reports fair demand for cotton with prices easing. Mid dling 7.16, good middling 6.82, middling 6.62, low middling 6.48, good ordinary 6.14, ordinary 5.80. Sales 8,000 bales of which 7,200 were American. futures opened eased then closed steady.

Liverpool

Savannah Turpentine and Rosin Market Report May 5

Turpentine firm sold 200 barrels with 36 1 2 cents per gallon and rosin firm moved 420 barrels. Prices quoted for grades B and D at 4.50, EB and F at 4.60, G and H at 4.70, I at 4.80, K at 5.00, N at 6.00, WG at 6.25, WW at 6.50.

Savannah

Death of Corinne Anderson at Augusta Street home

Corinne Anderson four years old daughter of James and Rosa Anderson died Monday at the family home after a brief illness at No 510 Augusta street.

Corinne James Rosa Anderson Augusta Street

Marriage Licenses Issued to Four Couples

Marriage licenses were issued today to Julius Ferrell Palmes and Marie Evang Dexter, Cornielus Guyt and Martha Estelle Caroway.

Julius Ferrell Palmes Marie Evang Dexter Cornielus Guyt Martha Estelle Caroway

Real estate dealer John A. Glenn Killed in Waco Auto Crash

John A. Glenn a real estate dealer formerly of Stewart county Georgia was killed when the automobile he rode in overturned near Waco late yesterday. Other passengers escaped unharmed.

Waco Tex John A. Glenn Stewart County Georgia

Pastimes blank Whistler 7–0 on Sunday in league game

The Pastimes shut out Whistler 7 to 0 on the lotus's diamond. Goodman dominated with ten strikeouts and one hit allowed as Pastimes built a big early lead. Whistler starter Carpenter exited after three innings, Koehn finished strong for Whistler, and Pastimes will meet Spring Hill College juniors next Sunday on their diamond.

Whistler Lotus Goodman Carpenter Kohn Spring Hill College S. Diamond Carpenter, Kohl and Green

Wall Street Review Notes Balkan Demand Boosts Market

European orders entered the market amid Balkan demand, pushing prices higher as shorts dominated initial activity. Durable support from long accounts appeared limited, with Harriman stocks under pressure despite a court extension to July 1. Bonds steadied as mid-session activity waned and major issues listed with varied moves across the Dow and rail groups.

County Board Reported On Oil Purchases And Road Work

The county board called for bids on concrete galvanized terra cotta and cast iron pipe for road use. Commissioner Hogan criticized sending individuals to indigent homes for care payments and urged creating an affidavit to show legal compliance. Routine business proceeded and the meeting adjourned.

Hogan

Grand Jury to Probe Deeply in Mary Phagan Murder

In Atlanta Judge Ellis charges the newly empaneled grand jury to conduct an immediate and thorough investigation into the 14 year old Mary Phagan murder. The coroner's jury resumed the probe this afternoon seeking prompt trial of the guilty party.

Associated Press Atlanta Ellis Superior Court Mary Phagan Donehoo

Blue Sunday fails to halt Portsmouth baseball game

On May 5 in Portsmouth the expected Blue Sunday closure did not occur. Newspapers and many shops remained open, while moving picture theatres were closed and Blair, a former judge now editor, had jailed Blair supporters for vote selling. The day saw a standard baseball game proceed as scheduled.

Portsmouth Moving Picture A. Z. Blair Adams County Blair Portsmouth Blade The Blade

Grand Greek pageant to unfold in Nashville park

Nashville Tennessee May 5 an elaborate Greek pageant will be staged at Centennial Park tonight outdoors. The Fire Regained is a work by Sid ney M Hirsch with a Parthenon backdrop. About five hundred participants most of them women and girls take part directed by Miss Pauline Sherwood Townsend.

Associated Press Nashville Tenn Sidney M. Hirsch Centennial Park Pauline Sherwood Townsend

Barons Expect Two New Recruits From Chicago

New Orleans May 6 Manager Molesworth of the Barons expects Third Baseman McDonald and Outfielder Kniseley purchased from the Chicago Nationals to join the team here today. Manager Frank has given Pitcher Gwin his unconditional release.

New Orleans Molesworth Barons McDonald Kniseley Chicago Nationals Frank Gwin

Smith Pursues Jordan and New Pitcher for Atlanta Team

Billy Smith, manager of the Atlanta Southern League club, reportedly seeks Otto Jordan, formerly with Chattanooga and Memphis this season and once Atlanta’s manager, and is also after a new pitcher.

Smith Jordan Billy Smith Otto Jordan Chattanooga Tenn Memphis Atlanta

Montenegro Drops Scutari Question to European Powers

Sir Edward Grey announced that Montenegro has unconditionally placed the future of Scutari in the hands of the European powers. The move at King Nicholas's urging relieves European tension and pleases diplomats and the public while stock markets react positively. It is hoped this ends planned military incursions into Albania against various leaders.

Associated Press London Edward Grey Montenegro Scutari Nicholas Stock Exchange Albania Austria Italy Essaad Pasha d'Javid Pasha

Montenegro King Evacuates Scutari Amid European Pressure

King Nicholas of Montenegro ordered the evacuation of Scutari after a six months siege that killed thousands. European powers pressed for withdrawal as Austria and Italy plan a joint Albanian resolution, with Russia's stance causing concern amid talks of territorial compensation.

Associated Press Cettinje Montenegro Nicholas Scutari Austria Italy Russia Europe

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