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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1914
Page
13
A German scientist asserts he has melted metals in a vacuum by directing sunlight onto them without a high heat resistant container. The claim describes using focused solar energy to reach melting temperatures directly in open space.
The National Park Bank of New York had won about 140 000 against the Louisville and Nashville Railroad over Knight Yancey and Company losses from spurious bills of lading for 1950 bales of cotton. The Alabama Supreme Court reversed the judgment, ruling the complaint lacked proof the railroad agent acted within authority. The bank may amend for a new trial.
Meridian Mississippi police plan to send an officer to Mobile to extradite Luther Sanderford a white man arrested locally for larceny after admitting theft of an expensive bicycle in Meridian Meridian officials were notified and will retrieve him soon
Francis J. Inge and Gessner T. McCorvey sue E M Johnston W M Johnston and J F Johnston under a writ of fieri facias. The sheriff will sell in front of Mobile County Courthouse on June 15 1914 at noon to settle their interest in two described Mobile Alabama lots including square 8 easton division Choctaw Point and a lot on Dauphin Street. The sale is conducted by Sheriff Thomas T Palmer.
The Mobile city board ordains that the March 31 1914 water charge ordinance applies to houses built in continuous rows or groups whether under one or separate roofs. It specifies April 1914 charges and states the ordinance takes effect upon adoption and publication.
May 12 New Orleans reports frost in the Western belt spurring a four point gain on August and September contracts and 6 to 9 points on other positions. Early trading shows brisk activity with slight gains. futures close steady with a net advance of 1 38 to 1 7 points.
New York May 12 The cotton market opened with a 5 to 6 point gain on higher Liverpool cables and favorable Western belt weather. Near months led by July saw 9 to 15 point advances while fresh buying supported long positions. Spot cotton steady with middling upland at 13.20 and middling gulf 13.45. futures closed firm with notable gains across May July August October December and January contracts.
Liverpool cotton market reports spot values steady with good middling at 7.99 pence and sales totaling 8,000 bales including 500 by speculative and export buyers. Receipts reach 46,000 bales while futures list May at 7.02 and later months ranging down to 6.26 1-2.
Sheriff T. T. Palmer was congratulated Tuesday for the orderly election at city polling places and country precincts. Regular officers and a force of special election men kept all parties back thirty feet with no trouble reported. Congratulations came from both sides.
An ad touts Electric Bitters as a spring tonic for indigestion and loss of appetite. It claims improved digestion and overall health, citing Mr. T. D. Peeble's stomach relief, with bottles priced 60 cents and 1.00 at druggists. Also mentions Bucklen's Arnica Salve for eczema.
In Chancery at Mobile Alabama Hubbard Pierce sues E H Bixler Jr and others. The order requires defendants to plead answer or demur by May 20 1914 or be confessed. Notice to be published weekly for four weeks in The Mobile Item. Carl Holzborn Register.
Most active shares opened up small but trading was dull as demand was light. Missouri Pacific rose after news on extending notes, pulling some prices higher while overall declines remained limited. Major issues listed include Amalgamated Copper, Pennies, and pairings across rail and steel equities with varied bids and few clear trends.
The Item posted fourteen Mobile County precincts and four city wards before 7 p m with rapid bulletins. Henderson’s statewide lead of 10 000 votes was reported by 10 p m, triggering a large Henderson Club demonstration and a mock funeral for Comer with a hearse and candles. crowds jeered the rival bulletin service.
In Savannah Mayne firm reports receipts of 1 201 casks and 3 396 barrels. Prices quoted include B at 3.60 3.85, D 2 4.00, EB 4.00 4.10, F 4.10, G 4.15, J 4.20, K 4.80, M 4.60 5.40, WG 5.70, WW 5.76.
The horse and single wagon stolen from H. C. Logan's farm in Dawes Alabama were found in Edward Burgess’s yard at Montgomery and Broad streets. A negro boy said Kennedy sold it for two dollars and fifty cents. Kennedy remains at large as no arrest has been made.
The Board of Revenue and Commissioners met Tuesday afternoon and adjourned until next Monday. Assistant Highway Engineer R. Vaughn has resigned. the vacancy remains unfilled for now. R. R. Martin’s salary was increased from 66 to 75 dollars.
Federal Judge H. T. Toulmin appointed Richard Jones special master in Mirko Clepac vs Ed Carriere Co. The master will audit the accounts of receiver J. C. Bush and determine the receiver and solicitor compensation.
The steamship Concord is expected to reach Mobile on May 20 from New Orleans with 100000 bushels of Argentine corn for C. B. Pax of New Orleans. Grain inspector J. T. Pope announced the shipment, the second to reach this port as part of a larger cargo.
A promotional notice offers a free book by Sanford J. Woods of New York City describing dangers of smoking chewing and snuff using. It claims quitting relieves nervousness irritability and other ailments and promises plain practical advice not a sermon. Readers are invited to request the booklet by mail with a name and address.
Advertisement fragment claims blue prints and map making with best service and price quotes. It urges contacting at S Street and requesting prices. The unreadable text emphasizes competitive offers and prompt responses.
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