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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1914
Page
8
Berlin reports from Nov 4 that Turkish soldiers clashed with Russian forces on the Caucasus frontier and claimed Russian transports were sunk by Turkish mines. The dispatch notes Turkish actions aim to blockade Turkish waters and cites other European observations on England and Turkey.
The death is announced of Mario, Prince Chigi Albani, marshal of the conclave, in Rome on November 4.
Classified list detailing multiple properties for rent including offices and flats across several streets such as St Francis Dauphin Adams W Jackson Government St N Adams St Joseph St and Texas St. Prices range from 10 to 40 dollars monthly with features like gas electric lights baths and modern conveniences. Includes descriptions of size from single rooms to six room cottages and store dwellings.
Nine room airily ventilated residence at St Francis street corner with recent papering and elegant condition. Also a three story brick building 85 by 100 feet with elevator near Bienville Square offering garage and storage business opportunities at low rent for responsible parties if leased promptly.
For sale at $10.00 an acre in Section 28 adjoining Citronelle and the Ohio railroad. Contains acres with no waste land. Small down payment and easy terms. Owner anxious to sell and will consider offers. Communicate with Yeend Bros.
The notice offers to match clients with tenants or safe equivalents for idle property or money. It notes daily changes in rent lists and prices and promises to consider or offer other locations if current options do not suit the client.
For sale or trade single family house and lot at 1611 two St. Joseph Street with alley one block from the new post office site. Owner is not listed in the text.
In the 29 gubernatorial races, 11 Democrats and 10 Republicans were elected, with 7 states undetermined. California appeared to reelect Governor Hiram Johnson. Democratic governors held Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Michigan, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas. Republicans held Connecticut, Iowa, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Wisconsin. Leads in Colorado, Kansas, Nevada, Oregon, South Dakota favored Republicans. Idaho led Democrats. Wyoming led both sides. New York, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Colorado, Ohio elected Republicans to succeed Democrats. Tennessee and Minnesota elected Democrats to succeed Republicans.
Washington Nov 4 The comptroller of the currency issued a call asking for the condition of all national banks at the close of business Saturday October 31.
A clash erupted at the Hotel Astor as the Association of American Women of German Descent led by Miss Edith Reiffert debated Mrs. Gerard Bancker’s atrocity stories. Voices jarred in upper rooms as both sides pressed arguments from German and Allied camps, with Bancker retreating after a heated exchange.
Paris headlines welcomed news of a supposed precipitate German retreat on the Yser front in Belgium. The Belgian official note claimed German withdrawal to the east with heavy losses, while Paris observers debated the move’s significance and possible destinations.
From Berlin comes word that Amsterdam firms have been told by South Africa that the insurgents in the Union number 10,000 men. They possess quick-firing rifles and machine guns. English war supplies in the Cape Colony are described as insufficient.
The Mobile Chamber of Commerce board met for three hours Tuesday night and discussed topics too advanced for public release. The president said the forthcoming announcements would interest members and the public.
Berlin reports that Germany will likely follow Britain in denouncing the Declaration of London if confirmed. German press notes England’s actions and hints at closing the North Sea while criticizing interference with neutral trade and contraband issues in the English Channel.
Nearly a hundred carloads of farm implements and machinery plus barrels and boxes will form the cargo of Munson’s next liner bound for Buenos Aires and Montevideo. The Munson docks hold the freight awaiting a steamer due in about two weeks. The Mt Vernon arrived with 18 000 bananas and two American passengers. The Bodo came with 15 000 bananas. the Bertha E May sails for the outer bar. Entrances and clearances show Mt Vernon and Bodo entering from Puerto Cortez and the Malm clearing for Matanzas Cuba.
Commissioner Pat J Lyons announced on Wednesday that the motor fire truck No 9 would return to duty about November 10 with a trained crew in charge. The fire fighting unit, valued for carrying a large supply of chemicals, has undergone extensive repairs and received new special tires. It will be available to the public in case of fire after the specified date.
Lawrence Cole was found guilty of stealing $20 from the residence of Mrs. Susie White. Henry Duffy, accused of stealing a pocketbook containing $10.04 from Leroy Grayson, was acquitted. Willie Pharr murder case reset for November 13. Summers burglary in a railroad car and two vagrancy cases reset for November 21. No session on Thursday.
After a brief morning session at the courthouse in Montgomery no persons appeared for citations. The state tax commission adjourned until Wednesday to take up county raises. Tax Commissioner Frank Peabody will hear cases today. Since yesterday was election day, cited persons will not be held in default.
At noon on election day 752 of 2297 precincts reported statewide excluding Polk County. Cummins had 76 258 votes to Connolly 64 145 for senator. In 666 precincts Clarke led for governor with 61 and Hamilton trailed Democrat with 61.
The Mobile excise commission denied Rob ert McBride’s request to move his liquor business to the southwest corner of Lawrence and St Michael streets. The board reaffirmed its 1911 ban on licenses in the restricted district, citing no improvement justify ing a change and noting liquor conditions remain better than in the past.
United Fruit Company will start a direct weekly freight and passenger service from New York to Havana on December 5. The service will use steamships Pastores Tenadores Calamares and Carrillo with connections at Colon for Balboa and further West Coast routes.
In chancery court before noon, cases include Duval v Monarch Duval with decree pro confesso, Deakle v Tracy submitted on bill and decree pro confesso, Roberson v Roberson and Massey Brinkley matters with decrees pro confesso, Johnson v Bidwell reset for Nov 7, McDonnell Co. v Laurendine reset for Nov 7, Boruff v Dickens motion to amend granted, McCurdy v McCurdy reset for Nov 10, Southern Investment v Jackson de- continued.
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