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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1915
Page
5
Fragmentary text outlines a terse note about bargain shoppers and subjects with unclear context. The readable bits suggest a focus on interest in bargains and people, but the entities and specifics are missing.
The Sand Island bill faced changes before passage. Commissioner Pillans argued the state would not reimburse city improvements, while opponents noted the state could only condemn with just compensation. Participants included Senator Hartwell Representative Wilson and Chamberlain, with Pillans detailing amendments and the bill’s final form.
French submarine Turquoise, damaged by Turkish artillery, was hauled off its shore position and taken to Constantinople where it was renamed. An Amsterdam dispatch reports Constantinople’s official gazette authorizes talks with Germany for a 30 million dollar loan. Other notes include German charges for Warsaw garrison, Crown Prince George reviewing 30,000 troops at Saloniki, Krupp profits at 86 million marks, and the sinking of the Clan MacAllister.
In the United States District Court at Toulmin an involuntary bankruptcy petition was filed by John Everett, Michael & Lyons Grocery Co., et al against Touart & Quinn cotton factors of Mobile. Defendants confessing insolvency were decreed bankrupts and the petition referred to Referee Ervin. J F McCowin a Dixie merchant filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition with liabilities of 4123 and assets of 5548, also referred to Referee Ervin.
Premier Asquith in the house of commons foreshadowed an Anglo French war council with French and British ministers. He expressed hope that Russia and Italy would join the council.
Toronto November 10 At a recruiting meeting General Sir Samuel Hughes minister of militia announced that when the drive for German territory begins he intends to lead the Canadian forces on their march to Berlin, which would start sooner than presently planned.
Solicitor N. R. Clarke filed in chancery court for writs of injunction to curb liquor sales at Battle House Bienville Cawthon and Klosky's hotels. The action targets J. K. Glennon and J. H. Pin of Battle House, Charles Schimpf of Klosky's, New Battle House Co. manager John J. Monaghan, and the Cawthon Realty and Hervey Hotel Co.
Law side judge Berney reports judgments and jury findings. Lott Produce Co. won $129.08 against Frank E. Smee. Several cases set for Thursday including Bacon-Underwood vs J H Sheip and Southern Cement vs Richards Bldg Material. Chancery decrees include Page vs Thornton reset to Nov 30 and Kimball estate administrator bond set at $25 000.
Deputy Gunnison Detective Newbern and Officer New uncover a box under the house with fifty bottles of gin during a fire response. The liquor is confiscated and unclaimed at the police station. An entertainment event for Dauphin Way Baptist Church features readings and songs by local talent and church figures.
Mobile and Ohio exports and several firms reported cotton receipts totaling 114 bales with Magnolia Compress at 288 bales. New Orleans and New York markets opened with futures up 14 to 16 points on weather hopes, then fluctuated as traders booked profits and spot sales totals appeared. Liverpool and Chicago sections noted steady prices, with various cargoes and prices listed and grain and provisions markets included.
Live hog receipts 37 000 head with dull market and split by weight. Cattle receipts 18 000 head with weak tone across native beef steers Western steers cows and calves and calves. Sheep receipts 12 000 head with steady market for wethers and lambs.
Butter: creamery price 23 1 2 to 30 cents. Eggs unchanged with 8 227 cases received. Potatoes lower with arrivals 58 cars from Michigan Wisconsin whites at 48 56, Minnesota Iowa whites 52 58, Minnesota Iowa Ohio whites 50 55. Poultry alive steady with fowls 12 1 2, springs 18, turkeys old 16, young 20.
Savannah reports Turpen tine firm receipts of 228 casks and resin firm receipts of 1 005 barrels with mixed price quotes. Wall Street opens with Studebaker declines and declines in United States Steel and other major rails, while steel later rebounds on the October tonnage release.
The body of Knox Booth former United States revenue collector who died last month in Memphis was exhumed at Prattville under federal supervision. A stomach sample was removed for Alabama chemist Auburn and reinterred, as investigators seek evidence of poisoning with Mrs Booth present.
Federal League club owners wrapped up their Indianapolis meeting and traveled to French Lick Indiana without progress toward baseball peace.
White-Phince Smith and Berthalee Morgan. Thomas EB. Cornish and Ethel Agnes Woodcock. Edwin B. Allenbach and Anna Catherine Streb. Vincent F. Kilborn and Marguerite M. Boulet. Sylvester R. Russell and Annie F. Krebs. Negroes Tasker Scott and Mahaley Thomas. Gabe Coleman and Mittle Johnson. London reports the sinking of steamers Californian and Moorma.
Empire patrons are offered a sweet timeless stage with Little Mary Pickford in a Burnett play. Frances Hodgson Burnett's piece features Miss Pickford at her best with support from Charles Waldron Ida Waterman and Fuller Mellish in a capable cast.
Ches Davis and his Minstrels thrilled a packed Columbia audience in Mobile with two hours of laughter and song. Thursday matinee promises a full new program with fresh songs, dances, and stars as the lineup shifts and the show repeats nightly through the week.
Nearly two weeks will be spent by the Old Spanish Trail scout car on a proposed eastward route from Mobile through Alabama Florida and Georgia. The itinerary lists arrivals and stops from Mobile on November 17 to Mobile on November 30 with numerous towns along the path. A separate item reports Alice Chapman an eleven year old Negro girl assaulted near One Creek by Joseph Momery who fled and is sought by authorities.
Thirty five thousand dollars to loan on business and residential property. Very reasonable rates long terms prompt action on all applications. Joseph Espalla Jr & Co real estate agents 70 St Michael St.
Licensed pawn shop offers loans on any item of value including pledges such as watches. Confidential service advertised for quick cash at 80 Government St near Royal.
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