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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1916
Page
7
New Orleans cotton prices slumped at the open as submarine warfare boosted wartime uncertainty. The market fell 46 to 65 points within minutes, with bulls selling to secure gains before late recovery attempts. By midmorning losses ranged 51 to 65 points, as expectations of canceled sailings for European ports weighed on sentiment.
Turpentine firm lists 43 1 2 cents with no sales and receipts of six casks. Rosin firm reports no sales and receipts of 1 438 casks. Quotes show grades B through N with 6.00 to 6.25 for most, WW 6.50 and W G 40.
New York opened with a sensational break as fears of restricted exports from submarine developments spurred heavy liquidation. First prices fell 29 to 49 points with December at 16.90 and January at 16.76, rallying briefly before retesting lows around midday.
The New York market opened in a panic as German submarine actions in American waters drove a sharp drop in the war stocks and munition makers. Marine preferred plunged 13 points while United States Steel and Crucible Steel fell about 8 points and major rail shares slid 3 to 6 points. A partial rally followed as high grade issues absorbed at mid session, with Republic Steel recovering most losses.
Liverpool reports strong spot cotton with good middling at 10.20 and sales reaching 12,000 bales amid 22,000 bales receipts. Futures ease with October November 9.75 and nearby months trading around 9.75.
In the second game, both teams played scoreless until extras. Janvrin and Walker were involved in key outs for Brooklyn, while Boston’s Hoblitzell and Gardner made strategic plays as no runs, hits, or errors were recorded through the late innings.
Brooklyn-Mowrey singled past Scott as Olson sacrificed. Miller and Smith produced a sequence with runners advancing and defenses making stellar plays including a throw from Walker to home. No runs and two hits for Boston as Wheat and Hooper contributed solid outs and catches.
In a tense frame Brooklyn Gardner got Dau bert out while Myers flew to Walker and Wheat, Hoblitzell and Ruth contributed outs. Boston's Janvrin earned a two-base hit on Wheat’s misplay, Walker replaced after one strike, and a passed ball sequence left Janvrin at third. No runs, one hit, no errors.
Brooklyn-Walsh moved to center for Boston. Janvrin threw out Cutshaw. Mowrey's grounder deflected to Scott who threw him out at first. Olson walked. Miller lined to Gardner who caught it. No runs no hits no Boston-Scott singled to right. Ruth struck out. Hooper's grounder to Mowrey led to Scott scoring on a return throw. Official scorer credits Hooper a hit. No runs two hits no errors.
Brooklyn Gardner dominated with a one sided pitching segment as he struck out Daubert and fanned Smith, Johnston was thrown out, and Walsh fouled to Daubert. Hoblitzell drew a walk for the third time. Mowrey retired Lewis as Boston pitcher Janvrin popped out. No runs and no hits recorded.
The twelfth annual convention of the National Association of Stationers on Manufacturers opened in Atlanta with talks on rising white paper costs and a planned address by Edward N. Hurley, chairman of the Federal Trade Commission. Social events were scheduled as delegates stay through Thursday.
In the twelfth inning Brooklyn Meyers struck out Wheat and Gardner popped to Gardner. Scott caught Cutshaw at first for an out. No runs no hits no errors as Boston Gardner fanned Wheat. Scott walked and forced Olson to Cutshaw. Smith threw out Ruth. No runs, no hits, no errors.
Brooklyn-Gardner mishandled Mowrey's grounder allowing a batter to reach first. Olson sac bunted Ruth to Hoblitzell and Mowrey reached second. Miller and Smith flied out set by Walsh and Lewis, with an outstanding catch cutting a hit. No runs no hits one error. Boston side saw Hooper thrown out at first. Janvrin and Walsh fouled out. No runs no hits no errors.
Boston baseball sequence shows Scott throwing out ston, Daubert flied to Walsh, Myers retired on a running throw. Hoblitzell walked, Lewis sacrificed, Gainer batted for Gardner, McNally ran, and McNally scored on Gainer. One run, one hit, no.
Field Marshal von Mackensen's forces seized an island in the Danube northwest of Svishtov after a surprise attack. The action resulted in capture of six guns and Romanian troops stationed on the island.
Alex Liavalle W Pol and Frank Buerger Constantine Ronkie fought Sunday afternoon aboard the bark Duncraig at Pier 4. Ronkie was stabbed in the left leg and taken to City Hospital. All four faced disorderly conduct charges with a continuance granted until Thursday.
Florence Williams reports a burglary at her Dearborn Street residence Sunday night. Clothing and a gold watch were stolen. Detectives assigned to investigate the case.
A Catholic procession at the Louisville and Nashville depot brought Rev George Lester’s body to the Cathedral. A solemn high mass followed at 9 o’clock with Rev Edward J Hackett officiating and a large clergy presence. Bishop Allen presided with other prelates and pastors as mourners reflected on Lester’s priestly life and service in Alabama and the Carolinas. R I P.
Miss Sallie Powers was laid to rest Sunday afternoon in Magna cemetery. The funeral service began at 1 o clock at Christ Episcopal church with Rev. Matthew Brewster officiating. Pallbearers included Moulton, Tyler Turner, John Callaghan, H. C. Griffing, FE Jones, and John Moulten.
Miss Anna Mary Summersell is named in a local society note with brief details about her social standing and upcoming engagements. The notice highlights her as a person of interest in community social events and church activities.
The Cratheus steamer of the Carib bean Southern Steamship Company was reported at the lower bay station this morning. It will travel to the city once fumigating is finished. The Mallory fine steamer Sabine arrived Sunday at 7:00 AM and began cargo discharge. The Sabine carried a good freight and one list and is expected to sail again by daylight Tuesday morning.
The Tarpon of the Pensacola St Andrews Bay trade docked this morning after a swift run from the lower bay. It crossed the bar at 4 o clock and tied up at 6 45. The Tarpon will sail back tonight.
The steamer Yenrut formerly the Dorothy docked at the Bahamas Lumber Company wharf after arriving in port. It towed the barge Josephine into the harbor as part of its docking maneuvers.
The tug John Sealey of Galveston Texas arrived in the city this morning. It towed a loaded barge to the lower bay station. The tug left the tow at the lower bay and proceeded to the city.
The Mount Vernon steamer, the next fruit carrier for United Fruit Company, is due October 14 and will unload cargo at the Mobile and Ohio wharf.
The Dixie Island gas buoy at the Mobile Bay entrance has been extinguished since September 27 and will be relighted as soon as practicable.
Officials urge protecting shipments for the next 24 to 36 hours as temperatures hold steady across the region. North zones forecast 38 degrees while the Tombigbee river and branches show little change in the next two days. Alabama temperatures remain steady.
The daughter of Mrs Annie Summersell and the late John 8 Summersell died Sunday at 3 30 PM at 219 South Jackson Street. Native of Mobile she was a devout Catholic lifelong member of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Survived by her mother two sisters Mrs W J McKinney and Miss Janie Summersell three brothers Charles J R Semmes and George Summersell and many relatives. Funeral Tuesday at 9 AM from the family home and 9 30 AM from the Cathedral with burial in Magnolia Cemetery.
The funeral for 50 year old John Joseph McGlynn was held Monday at 9 20 a.m. from S J Catherine's Catholic church with Rev Father KE Hackett celebrating. Burial followed at the Catholic cemetery. Pallbearers were M J Vickers Ed Lawler A J Lieb H L Skinner Ed Shook and A R Cameron. McGlynn a Mobile and Ohio Railroad employee and Crichton resident for five years came from St Louis. He leaves a widow and four children and was a Knights of Columbus member.
The 56 year old Mrs Leontine Barutio died Saturday night at her brother Ed J Huet’s home in Toulmingville. Funeral services were Monday at 30 o clock from St Josephs Catholic church with requiem mass. Burial was in the Catholic cemetery with floral designs on the grave. She was a native of the city and is survived by her brother five nieces one nephew and other relatives.
An old advertisement urges readers not to neglect a cold and promotes Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a remedy. It describes honey and glycerine soothing irritated membranes tar loosening phlegm and claims easier breathing. The copy targets both children and adults and mentions drug stores as the point of sale.
Notice to creditors of B S Lister of Mobile Alabama that he was adjudicated bankrupt on September 30 1916 and that the first meeting of creditors will be held October 24 1916 at 2 oclock p m at the Referee in Bankruptcy office in Mobile. Creditors may attend prove claims appoint a trustee and examine the bankrupt.
Help wanted notices for a live-in cook in Spring Hill and a colored woman for 40 days work near Government Street. Additional ads seek two body-makers and a barber trade course from Moler Barber College in New Orleans. Also a settled couple to live on a farm with a good home.
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