Committees Form Units to Sell Cotton Districts Listed
Business men’s committee organized for Monday with subcommittees named to solicit cotton buyers. Districts include Jacob Reiss, W. H. Reynolds area, Albert D. Bloch, R. L. Waddle, George W. Unruh, J. J. Bartee, Hutchisson, L. G. Adams, Ralph G. Richard, and Harry T. Wells. Secretary G C Card reports a request from Sherman Co to buy twenty bales across southern cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Reiss
W. H. Reynolds
Hin
Conception West
Albert D. Bloch
R. L. Waddle
George W. Unruh
J. J. Bartee
St. Francis and
St. Michael Streets
Th Hutchisson
L. G. Adams
Royal Street
Ralph G. Richard
Harry T.well
Commerce and Waters
Chicago
G. C. Card
Chamber Commerce
Joseph Redfield
The
Sherman Co
Ferdinand Schreiner Files for Bankruptcy in U S District Court
Ferdinand Schreiner filed a bankruptcy action in U S district court showing liabilities of 18790 dollars and assets of 18860 dollars with 980 dollars claimed as part.
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Ferdinand Schreiner
Local Visitors Include Smiths Davis Johns and Lovvorn
M. L. Smith and Miss Lena Smith of Alabama are in the city visiting. P. V. Davis of Jackson Tennessee visits friends. J. G. Johns of Birmingham Alabama calls on friends. Mrs R. C. Lovvorn of Atlanta Georgia visits sister Ella Haertel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Smith
Lena Smith
Ala
Bienville
P. V. Davis
Jackson, Tenn
J. G. Johns
Birmingham
R. C. Lovvorn
Atlanta, Ga
Ella Haertel
All Good Business Men Use Banks for Success
All good business men transact their financial affairs through their bank. This fact is a major reason for their success and shows sound reasons and advantages. Come in and talk with us about how an account will help you and increase your chances for success.
Ruins in Wake of German Army Bombardment
A photograph from The Mobile Item shows a Belgian street in Wise heavily bombarded by German shells. The image conveys the devastation left by invaders and highlights the ruinous effects of the bombardment on the cityscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile Item
Wise
Parson Returns From England With War Reflections
AJ Parsons, president of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce, returned from England aboard the Cedric. He spoke little about the European conflict, urged a U S standing army of 200000 and well manned fortifications, and described England's volunteer forces as abundant but could not predict an end to the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Parsons
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
England
Mr. Parsons
Cedric
Parsons
Europe
Hmngland
United States
Montgomery Roads Meeting to Be Filmed
President John Craft of the Alabama Good Roads Association was notified that Pathe Freres will cover the October 2023 Montgom ery meeting. The meeting in all its phases will be shown in motion pictures.
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John Craft
Alabama Good Roads Association
Pathe.Freres Motion Picture Company
Montgomery
Earthquake Harms Isbarte and Burdur Carpet Centers
An earthquake struck Isbarte and Burdur in Konia province last night at midnight causing heavy casualties. The two towns, home to significant carpet industries, suffered severe damage and extensive loss of life.
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Associated Press
SYRNA
Asiatic Turkey
London
Isbarte
Burdur
Konia
Critical Moments What the War Teaches
A promotional piece touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a veggie remedy that purges poisons from blood within a day. It claims to cleanse liver and bowels, improve skin, and restore vitality, urging readers to buy from a local medicine dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Grand jury named for city court October term
The October term grand jury for the city court was empanelled at noon by Judge O J Semmes. James E F Maury real estate man was named foreman. Jurors include William L Killion John B McAdams George Coleman James H Duffy John F Hamilton James M Coleman Frank A Kuehl George Shaffer Samuel C Black George W McKinney Charles E Tuttle William L Murphy William B Jordan John O Stuardi William J McCowan Jr James P Farrell William Morriss and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. J. Semmes
James EF. Maury
William L. Killion
John B. McAdams
George Coleman
James H. Duffy
John F. Hamilton
James M. Coleman
Frank A. Kuehl
George Shaffer
Samuel C. Black
George W. McKinney
Charles E. Tuttle
William L. Murphy
William &. Jordan
John O. Stuardi
William J. McCowan, Jr
James P. Farrell
William Morriss
UZAR ROUTS KAISER IN EASTERN BATTLE
In the eastern action Uzar defeats Kaiser with a southward push as Hun gary is invaded through the Carpathians. Cossacks cut a railway at Cziget isolating Hungary while Hoszmucze is reported occupied. Russian move aims to flank Przemys and probe the San valley a strategic distraction and to disrupt Hungarian drill and mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hungary
Hoszmucze
Cziget
Rome
Paris
Carpathians
Przemys
San River
Gourko
Balkan Mountains
Roumania
Russians Claim German Rout After Augustowo Battle
London dispatches report that German forces on the East Prussian frontier may have been routed after the Augustowo battle begun September 25. If confirmed, Rennenkampf could resume offensives and Ossowetz fortress might be relieved, though Konigsberg officials dispute the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Niemen River
Augustowo
Rennenkampf
Ossowetz
Konigsberg
Berlin
Cracow
Liquor License Transferred in Mobile Texas Street
The Mobile Excise Commission grants Yeates and McCoy and Burns and McCoy permission to transfer and operate the retail liquor business at 451 and 453 Texas Street under the existing license. Burns and McCoy are authorized to continue the retail liquor operation under said license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excise Commission
City of
Mobile
Yeates & McCoy
Burns & McCoy
Burns
Cessna Up River Tuesday Evening Dance
A social event with music and dancing scheduled Tuesday at 8 p m aboard Cessna up river. Local residents are invited to attend for an evening of entertainment and community gathering.
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Cessna
Vessels Bring Cargo and Arrivals to Henderson Docks
The American schooner Gerhilde arrives after eight months under Captain H Daughdrill and a Guig storm ordeal. The British yacht Sybilla with 80,000 coconuts, capt Fred Peters, awaits market across Murray & Pepper’s wharf. Norwegian steamer Mathilde and Bertha arrive for Cuban lumber and bananas, with multiple river packets and other ships docked or due. Officials report entries of Anthony D Nichols and Sybbia among others at the customs office.
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Gerhilde
Henderson Iron Works
Texas
Henderson Docks
H. ©. Daughdrill
Gerhulde
Sybilla
C. E. Cooper
Fred Peters
Sybilia
Murray & Pepper’s
Mathilde
Munson Steamship Line
Guatenamo
Cuba
Municipal
Swan
Alabama River Landings
J. P. Schuh
C. W. Spotswood
Anthony D. Nichols
Dawn
Mobile Towing and Wrecking Company
Nichols
Page & Jones
Conneaut
Gulf Refining Company
Mary Wittich
Tarpon
Rodo
Chamelecon Steamship Company
Mount Vernon
United Fruit Company
Puerto Cortez
Customs Office
Anthony PD. Nichols
Colon
Pan
Sybbia
Ruatan
S. H
Guantanamo
Bertha
Havana
County Board Approves Courthouse Additions and Road Projects
The County Board, in a regular meeting, ordered two miles of Telegraph road built north of Three-Mile Creek, authorized two bloodhounds for escaped prisoners, and planned a third story and fireproofing for the courthouse with an elevator. They asked for competitive bids, granted bay front road repairs, opened a new outlet road east from Irvington, and reviewed several road and drainage projects with cost estimates. They also approved two prisoners’ short terms and funded tax table furniture for old tax ledgers.
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Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners
Telegraph Road
Bauer
Gaillard
Green
Brannan
Hagan
R. K. Warren
C. P. Frederic
Bay Front
Irvington
Delchamps
Hall's Mill
McClure
Cedar Point Road
Telegraph
Spring Hill Avenue
Fulton Road
St. Peters Church
SO Peas Cate Paso Tee
Kenneth Street
Robert Harrison
Lawrence Cook
County Poor Asylum
Charles J. Torrex
Mobile Infirmary
Cook
Monroe County
Fay McClure
County Poor Asylum Committee
Hag
Mandamus
H. O. Murray
Leon Small
James
Tax Reformers to Send Delegation to Montgomery Convention
The Mobile County Tax League board plans an important meeting tonight to organize a strong delegation to attend the state convention of tax reformers in Montgomery on the fifteenth of this month. The league, formed earlier in Mobile County, aims to push tax reform measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile County Tax League
Montgomery
Tax Reformers
Tax League
Law and Equity Court of Mobile March terms actions
In the Equity Side Judge Safford Berney presides. Thomas L Loyd vs John Vidmer et al ends with relief granted to complainant and cross bill dismissed. Dauphin Island Company vs W M Sprinkle amending bill allowed by consent. Ruth Psalms vs Oscar Psalms submitted on pleadings and proof. Lula W Cunningham vs George W Cunningham testimony ordered published and submitted on pleadings and proof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law and Equity Court of Mobile Equity
Safford Berney
Thomas L. Loyd
John Vidmer
Cross
Dauphin Island Company
W. M. Sprinkle
Ruth Psalms
Oscar Psalms
Lula W. Cunningham
George W. Cunningham
Allies Push German Right Back Amid Siege Gun Loss
Reports claim Allied forces forced the German right back toward Douai while a siege gun may have been lost in a swamp, seen as a serious German setback. German efforts to cross the Nethe were halted by defender fire as Balkans tensions rise.
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Nethe
Balkans
Europe
Defenders Hold Antwerp Forts Amid Heavy German Bombardment
Bericht from the Antwerp front describes defenders pounding Forts Waelhem and Wagre St Catherine with heavy artillery as German bombardment continues. Casualties are estimated up to 8000 in the current movement and Belgian gunners repurpose surprise tactics to inflict deadly fire.
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Waelhem
Wagre-St. Catherines
Antwerp
Krupp
Vilvorde
Grain and Provisions Market Report Summary
Grain and provisions prices fluctuated with Dec and May futures for corn oats and soybeans showing narrow moves. Pork and lard futures edged higher with rib futures mixed as traders weighed supply demand signals in a late session report.
Money Market Update and Currency Rates
Mercantile paper at 7 percent. Sterling exchange steady at 4.96 cables and 4.95 on demand. Bar silver quoted at 52 5-8.
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New York
Mercantile Paper
Sterling Exchange
Liverpool Cotton Market Report Oct 5
Liverpool observations show steady cotton trading with 3400 bales sold including 3000 American on middling 5,304. Imports reached 4727 bales with 1401 American among them in the day’s activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Cash grain and provisions and Antwerp defense notes
Cash grain and provisions prices for wheat corn oats and rye are listed with bid and ask ranges. Prices include wheat No 2 red and hard 1.06 to 1.07, corn No 2 yellow 78 1 2 to 74, oats standard 47 1 2 to 47 3 4, rye No 2 93 1 2 to 94 1 4, hay timothy and clover prices. The report also notes pork ribs ham and outer defenses around Antwerp with German bombardment ongoing.
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Chicago
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Bale Movement
Dept. 7-P
Resinol
Baltimore
Bank & Anust
Mobile, Ala
Qinsamnsic
AJ. Parsons
Troy Laundry
ST. Emanuel ST
James F. Maury
Uzar
Kaiser
County Board
Court House
NIM Ca
Neshota
Pine Crest Cemetery
Mobile League
Doual
Reuter
Amsterdam
Argonne
the Figaro
France
Holland
Figaro
Rotterdam
Times
Bordeaux
Amiens
Fae
Money Market
Lesa Peters
Pal
Elmer John Wolf & Co
E. 33Rd St
Albright & Wood
Braswell
Dave S. Bauer
Gay’s Pharmacy
R. T. Gilpin
Ortman Pharmacy
Star Drug Co
Sutton’s Drug Store
Wm. van Antwerp
van Antwerp
Weinacker Bros
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