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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1915
Page
5
A chaotic early 20th century page includes political notices and classifieds. The Bulgarians’ reply deadline is set for today at 4 o clock, alongside rental ads, a firm dissolution notice, and legal bankruptcy proceedings in Mobile Alabama from 1915. The mixed items reflect wartime news, local notices, and business changes.
A large Gulfport Harrison county meeting backed building a seawall and a coast highway bond issue of 600000 dollars. Speakers urged permanent coastal protection, with petitions to create a seawall district and issue bonds while noting regional tax contributions and limited timber damage.
Thomas Edison announced in West Orange that the United States can produce all principal dyes. He cited a benzol producing plant as the starting point for dye manufacture and urged Congress to curb dumping of cheaper German dyes to avoid a dye famine.
London dispatches report Bulgaria gains another 24 hours to decide its stance amid Russian ultimatum. British and Russian actions loom, with Bulgarian troops near Serbia and Greece fronts and reports of Greek refugees handed to Turkish authorities.
Armenian refugees in Van face siege and looting as Turks and Kurds clash. Armenians struggle with typhus and shortages while Russians intervene to prevent genocide. Mr Yarrow confirms reports of Kurds' atrocities and wide suffering in Armenia.
Lyons wins the Mobile mayoralty as the city commission announces congratulations. No action is taken on changing the police court judge. the position was previously elected by the commission under the city government reform, and prospects for change remain doubtful.
Market notes show Louisville and Nashville and several brokers with cotton receipts totaling 200 bales, plus 19 bales on other steamers. New Orleans and New York futures climbed early, with steady spot and later volatility from political rumors. Liverpool and Chicago grain, livestock, and oilseed activity are summarized alongside a Wall Street review of share declines and notable price moves.
Observing Fire Prevention Day, Rep W E P Wilson urged a city proclamation for Saturday October 9. Mobile mayor Lyons supported the push, urging fire drills and inspections across schools and buildings. City Attorney R H Smith debated extending meat inspection and screening ordinances beyond city limits. Commissioner Schwarz warned enforcement could reach Whistler, action deferred. The Johnson Allen Undertaking Co asked to bury Mobile paupers at same rates as the city sexton, claiming cost savings. Minor matters were settled.
An aging essay laments the rise and collapse of a tobacco boom in Baldwin County, noting land sales at high profits, steep price drops, and the long idle warehouse in Summerdale. It contrasts with current crops like Satsuma orchards, peanuts, hogs, and sweet potatoes, urging roads and systems to revive farming and industry in Robertsdale and Summerdale.
MOCOLA CO bankruptcy notice states property will be sold at the first creditors meeting on Thursday the 7th. Frank R. Kuppersmith serves as Receiver.
A list of various residential properties described by structure type, location, and features. Entries include one and two story frames and brick houses with 4 to 9 rooms, halls, baths, and specific street addresses such as Government Street and Conti Street, reflecting a catalog of housing options.
480 acres seven miles west of Kunck in Mobile County Alabama offers fine land for general farming stock raising and orchard use. Includes rich soil suitable for pecans and other crops. Office of the Alabama Land Company located on Royal Street Mobile Alabama contact number 967 J.
Mrs J L B Williamson announces the marriage of her daughter G Williamson to Mr W Wood on September 29, 1915 in Co.
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