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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1913
Page
11
Week advances show imports all kinds 40000 bales, American imports 31000 bales, total stock 1182000 bales, American stock 945000 bales, American forwarded 46000 bales, and exports 3600 bales.
In Savannah on May 14 turpentine firm 37 87 14c with no sales and receipts of 815 sacks. Rosin firm reported no sales and receipts of 1,314 barrels. Quoted asking prices ranged from B and D at 4.55 to WWW at 6.60 dollars per barrel or unit, covering multiple grades.
Probate Court of Mobile County Alabama on May 6 1913 hears insolvency in the estate of Horace Greely Chandler deceased. Administrator P H DeBardelaben filed statements declaring insolvency and a hearing is set for June 10 1913 allowing interested parties to contest. Judge P W Williams Jr presides with attorney H H McClelland.
A 1912 testimonial from John Barhorst Justice of the Peace of McLean Township Ohio claims two bottles of Rheuma cured his rheumatism after three doctors failed. He says he walked with crutches before and offers to answer sufferers for a two cent stamp. Van Antwerp Drug Corp sells a bottle for 60 cents with money back if not as advertised.
The British steamship Holmside arrives from Baltimore for European Lumber. The schooners C. W. Mills and Charlevoix sail to Mantanzas Cuba and Santiago Cuba with cargoes of yellow pine. The Colombian and Ruthwell shift for minor repairs and loading. Dictator and Belvernony due Thursday with tropical fruit. Kosmos cleared for Rio de Janeiro and expected to depart.
Medical ad pledges cures for eye ear nose throat and lung ailments digestive disorders rheumatism blood poisoning gland enlargements kidney bladder liver neuralgia scrofula ulcers stomach problems nervous diseases and general systemic issues in men and women.
The market closed steady on Wednesday with 75 bales sold. Exports for the day were nil, keeping total exports for the period at 753 bales. Prices listed include Good Ordinary 93-4, Low Middling 10 3-4, Good Middling 12 1-4.
Cotton futures opened steady with small gains then losses as weather reports show higher temperatures but poor seed germination. May and March prices fluctuated, spot cotton stayed quiet, and annual consumption figures from the census bureau were bullish but failed to spark strong buying.
New York Cotton opens with a steady to slightly higher tone as bulls view April census figures showing reduced stocks and strong consumption. Early trading sees prices up 8 to 4 points from yesterday's close, with spot market quiet and July and August around 11.5.
Liverpool market reports smaller cotton sales with prices easing across grades led by American middling at 7.27. Daily sales reach 5,000 bales, including 4,700 American, with receipts of 1,000 bales. Futures show an easier open and a quiet, steady close through May and June contracts.
Bishop J. H. Vincent of the Chicago Methodist Episcopal church spoke on That Boy to a full audience at the Y M C A Harte Auditorium Tuesday night. The address traced a boy from babyhood to manhood and drew loud applause for his forceful tone and insights into boy nature.
Simon Van der Mulen a former justice of the peace was arrested Tuesday night by Deputy Sheriff Bernstein on the charge of embezzlement and he made bond for his appearance in the Inferior Criminal court. T. A. Tagert is the complainant and alleges the ex official embezzled 3.50 while acting as his agent.
Robert Wiggin was arrested Tuesday on warrants charging carrying concealed weapons and assault with a pistol. Dave Watts and Jake Williams are listed as complainants in the two cases. The Inferior Criminal court scheduled the cases for Wednesday and continued them until May 22.
Receivers were appointed for the Realty Realization Company a $3,000,000 corporation that colonized Texas and Louisiana lands after a federal court filing. Clinton S Woolfolk former president died by suicide creditors claim liabilities exceed $2,000,000 while assets total about $750,000. Suspicion centers on abnormally high salaries and inflated asset values as officials dispute the numbers.
Advertisement urges cure for backache by cleansing kidneys. Claims natural action restored and full body health. Product offered by druggists at 160 cents per bottle.
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