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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1916

Page

3

Stocks rise as copper and steel lead market rally

New York reports rapid stock advances with copper and allied stocks posting record highs. Copper production for the first half of next year is sold out, while steel and iron issues push higher on strong demand and expected dividends. Rails remain weak due to eight hour law concerns as Chesapeake & Ohio returns to dividend footing.

New York Steel and Iron Companies Republic Iron and Sloss-Sheffield Chesapeake & Ohio

Prof Wright Upholds Military Training in U S Schools

Prof Julius Wright of Mobile head of the University Military School defended military training in U S schools during a convention of college presidents in PuRHAM North Carolina. He challenged a Virginia college president who claimed slouchy students show military roots and said training has colossal educational value and peerless character-building impact.

Associated Press Purham N. C Virginia Military Institution R. E. ‘Blackwell Randolph Macon Julius Wright Mobile Ala University Military School Virginia College Buil

Vital Statistics Deaths and Births Record

Vital statistics lists deaths by race and sex with names including Edward Neinreither Harry Toulmin and Beatrice Drinkard plus a colored male group Seward Holmes Jim Jason and others. Births report white boys George Cairnes and William Airey and colored families Bill Madison and John Jones among others.

White Edward H. Neinreither Harry T. Toulmin William 8. Mighell Mike Kimmel Beatrice Artlett Drinkard Minnie Ledlow Seward Holmes Jim Jason Henry McNish Walter Hall Eliot James John Ward Henry Batiste Justina Mitchell Alberta Johnson Ammie Davis Katen Samuel Jero Mcuill George W Julia I. Cairnes William B Chassie Myrtle Airey Genie Bell Powell John T Gladys G. Fuller Whith D. P Annie Cammack Henry J Sophie E. Goodman Walter M Stella M. Havens Bill Victoria Madison Frank W Julia Coleman John Minnie Jones Oliver Alice Foster

Cuticura Heals Eczema on Baby

A Texas mother describes a three month eczema outbreak on her baby's face. After trying many remedies she used Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Soap and reports the baby was fully healed. The testimonial from Como, Texas cites relief, sleep return, and renewed comfort. The ad touts Cuticura as gentle for nursery use and sold worldwide.

Finnie R.F.D Como Texas Boston

Puss in Boots Junior Dines With Mr. Fox

Puss Junior accepts a supper invitation from Mr. Fox and carries a duck home. The fox family enjoys roast duck while the Puss tells a tale of their past capers and the foxes listen, the cubs gather around for stories and dinner concludes with everyone fed.

Puss In Boots Mr. Fox Puss Junior Fox Mister Fox Puss Junior Mrs. Fox Madam Goose

Courts Schedule Highlights Multiple Civil Dockets in Mobile

Law and Equity Court listings show numerous motions and trials for Monday through Saturday with cases involving Davis versus Vinegar Bend Lumber, Ezell versus Patterson Lumber, Brown versus City of Mobile, and others. Circuit Court and Chancery Court calendars include final-decree submissions and amendments, plus a Maxims quote from the Toledo Blade.

Law and Equity Court Berney M. L. Davis Vinegar Bend Lumber Co Charles T. Ezell Patterson Lumber Co Samuel Downer Mutison S S.S. Pugh Mobile Light & R. R Co Joseph Pinger Republic Cresting Co J. M. Thomés Lynch-Thomas Realty Co Luella Jordy Harrington Motor Co Willie Gilcreast Lime-Cola Bottling Co R. A. Myles & Co A. D. Davis Packing Co W. B. Patterson Lumber Co Eisenstadt Mfg. Co Willis Jewelry Co Ella Daugherty Florence T.barrett Edward S. Brown City of Mobile Adriar. DeLong S. H. Winchowski Edmond Mitchell Gus—Dashgreen Emile Fritz Mobile Electric Co Gus. Dahlgreen McIntyre Lumber Co E. A. Pierce George Harness & Vehicle Co Tidewater Securities Richmond Paper Co Commercial Printing Co Mobile Auto Co C. L. Hutchisson Ferdinand Guilhaume F.T. Cleveland Mrs F. T. Cleveland State of Alabama John R. Cowley T. J. Riley G. H. Dunlap E.P. Kirkbride E. P. Kirkbride Lucy C. Herndon Chancery Court Smith Mattie White Kinmon White Eloise Allen Samuel E. Allen Ada Jones James Jones Mena Wilkins G. F. Wilkins

Rich Alabama Man Convicted of Arson in Insurance Fraud

E H De Bardeleben a wealthy Elmore county resident was convicted of burning his Wetumpka home to defraud insurers. He received 12 months hard labor and a $2000 fine. A cook at his home testified he offered her 1000 dollars to set the fire.

Montgomery Ala E. H. de Bardeleben Elmore County Leon McCord Elmore Wetumpka de Bardeleben State Insurance Department

Election Returns Missing After Alabama Vote

Returns from Franklin and Madison counties in the November 7 general election are still not in the secretary of state’s office. No vote tabulation or knowledge of the electorate’s choice on six constitutional amendments can occur until the missing returns are received.

Montgomery Ala Franklin Madison Secretary of State

Styles Receives Bond and Commission for New Term

Montgomery report says J. P. Styles probate judge of Jefferson County filed a twenty five thousand dollar bond and was issued a new term commission by Secretary of State John Purifoy on Friday.

Montgomery Ala J. P. Styles Jefferson County John Purifoy

Berlin Plans Self Government for Jews in Poland

Berlin reports General von Beseler ordered the organization of a Jewish religious body in Poland. Local communities unite into county bodies with administrative councils including rabbis. A supreme council with 21 members will oversee religious life, education, and social work, and tax powers are granted to local, county, and national bodies.

Berlin von Beseler Warsaw Poland Russia Jewish Council Uoe Council Supreme Council

Plorizel vanishes after docking at Belle Island

The freight and passenger steamer Plorizel with 35 crew disappeared after entering Conception Bay’s Belle Island to load iron ore. The vessel docked briefly, struck the pier, backed out for anchorage, then vanished during the night and remained unreported. Mariners fear she foundered offshore.

Associated Fepen ST. Johns N. F Plorizel Belle Island Conception Bay Florizel

Market Opening Shows Metal Stocks Lead Trading

Trading in United States Steel International Coal and Vale steel was brisk as stocks opened strong. Cotton futures moved up with January and March gains, while July wheat closed near 167 5 8 and opened higher. Sawn timber for export in Mobile quoted at 30 cents per 30 cubic feet with fair demand.

United States Steel International Marine Midvale Steel New Orleans New York Mobile

Poland Issues New Jewish Order Aims at Unified Religious Life

The order grants Jews in Poland a constitution superior to many European constitutions and seeks freedom of conscience. It defines detailed regulations for rabbis and aims to unify varying Jewish opinions under a single framework, with Jewish circles responding enthusiastically.

Poland

Democrat defeats Britt in North Carolina race dispute

Asheville North Carolina election results from Buncombe County show Weaver: a 7 vote win over Britt in the Tenth North Carolina district after a board ruling counted ballots bearing candidates names. Britt alleges unlawful treatment and seeks to test Weaver's congressman win amid mandamus orders and a Henderson court filing.

Asheville N. C Buncombe North Carolina Sandy Weaver Britt Tae Henderson

Tax Assessor Resigns in Montgomery Alabama

J. H. man resigns as tax assessor of Elmore county, citing health concerns. Governor appoints H. Reneau to succeed him, effective immediately.

RESIG Montgomery Ala J.H. Man Elmore L Gove Henderson 8. H. Reneau

Cunningham Paroled In Alabama Labor Sentence

Cunningham of Etowah county, convicted under Vidla prohibition law and sentenced to twelve months labor, was paroled by Governor Henderson tonight in Montgomery Alabama.

Cunningham Montgomery Ala Etowah County Henderson Night

Elgin Butter Prices Hold Steady on Nov 18

Elgin Illinois notes butter bids at 46 cents with no sales and last price at 36 1 2 cents as market checks.

ELGIN Elgin, Ill

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