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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1913

Page

11

Executrix Notices Estate of Maria M. Kuhl

Notice by executrix of Maria M. Kuhl deceased that letters testamentary were granted October 6, 1913 by Judge Price Williams Jr of Mobile County Probate Court Alabama. All claims against the estate must be presented within the time limited or be barred. eet E. MPF, Executrix. CHAMBERLAIN, Attorneys.

Mobile Ala George, Bangle E. B. Ki Price Williams,jr Maria M Kuhl Price Williams, Jr Mobile County Alabama Eet E. Mpf Chamberlain, Attorreys

Punitive Camp Abuse Leads to Governor Action and Removals

A special commission found brutal punishment of convicts at the Huxford Orgin Naval Stores camp including severe whippings. Governor O Nea l abrogated contracts with Baldwin and Mobile counties and ordered removals. Convicts Dickson Massey and others reported horrific mistreatment leading to parole for two mistreated inmates Glover and Hall.

Dickson Frank Whitten Mobile Huxford-Orgin Naval Stores Company Brewton Special Commission Govenor O'Neal G. K. Glover Arthur Hall Glover Hall

Boll Weevil Quarantine Line Advances Twenty Miles

The Alabama boll weevil quarantine line has moved twenty miles east since last fall. Assistant State Entomologist J A Dew reports the line’s establishment under Auburn’s state experiment station. The line marks the insect’s easternmost progress as infestation spreads, guiding preventive measures by agricultural authorities.

Alabama

New Orleans Cotton Opens Steady After Early Decline

Cotton futures in New Orleans opened steady but lower by 10 to 14 points because Liverpool values eased and frost failed to appear. The market was light with limited selling. some last week sellers took profits. By the first half hour prices were down 6 to 6 points from the open after a brief recovery.

New Orleans Liverpool

New York Cotton Futures Rally on Bullish Weather and Trade

New York Oct. 14 markets advanced after last week's drop as Liverpool cables eased and weather improved. Active months dipped 12 to 16 points, January hit 12.80, with heavy covering and a rally of 7 to 8 points from the session low on bullish supply and distribution reports for September and cool forecasts. Spot cotton remained quiet with middling at 13.50, and futures closed steady.

New York Liverpool Gulf March Oscesee Do ABET Cocos Ish Teee Ailacet Aote Ec MLR DORY Guildsitees

Turpentine Market Report From Savannah Ga

Turpentine firm 89439 1-4 shows sales none with receipts 814 casks. Rosin firm reports sales none and receipts 2 85 barrels. Quotes list B E F G H J 3.55 K 4.15 M 4.40 N 6.10 W e 6.10 WW 6.20 with prices for various grades.

Turpentine Savannah

Wall Street Opens Mixed as Leaders Suffer Broad Decline

The market shows weakness across major stocks with Southern Pacific leading losses, down several points to new lows. Union Pacific and American Telephone slip to fresh lows while many large names edge down and only limited support appears from short covering and orders.

Mobile cotton case begins next Monday in Mobile

Attorney Luther Walter of Chicago will join with Chamber of Commerce President W. H. Armbrecht to prepare for evidence. Special Examiner George Boyle of the Interstate Commerce Commission will start the case on Monday, October 20, involving 210 railroads seeking favorable cotton rates to Mobile. Many lawyers and railroad reps are expected to attend.

Luther Walter Chicago Mobile W. H. Armbrecht Chamber of Commerce George Boyle Interstate Commerce Commission

Office fixtures of Suit Club to be sold

An order of sale of the office fixtures and clothing of the Economical Clothing Company operated by A H Beatty has been ordered by the inferior civil court. The sale follows an attachment for rent for Van Antwerp Building offices. Beatty and partner J Ed Jones faced embezzlement charges in police court related to the suit club operation.

Economical Clothing Company A. H. Beatty van Antwerp eBatty J. Ed Jones

Notice to transfer bar room in Mobile

I will on November 3 apply to the Excise Commission of Mobile city for permission to transfer my bar room business from the southwest corner Commerce and Eslava to the northwest corner Water and Eslava in Mobile city.

Excise Commission City of Mobile Commerce and Eslava Water and

Marine arrivals and river traffic update with cargo details

The Mercator arrived from Puerto Cortez with 19 000 bunches of bananas and 500 sacks of coconuts. The tug Pascagoula brought a loaded lumber barge upriver. The City of Mobile carried 1 000 bales of cotton and other cargo, with other vessels expected. Belize arrived from Belize with 30 000 bunches. Dabby and American due with banana cargo. Local notices reference buoy replacements and charts.

Mercator Hubbard- Zemurray Steamship Company Puerto Cortez Hon Pascagoula Moss Point City of Mobile Blees Belize Hansen B. H Dabby European Lumber Company American United Fruit Company Colorado C. R Florida Pensacola Bay Caucus Coast Pilot

Shippers Forecast For 36 Hour Shipments

Moderate temperatures expected for 36 hour shipments moving north east and west. Weather outlook predicts steady conditions aiding transit and delivery timelines across regions referenced.

River levels expected to hold steady for next two days

Forecasts indicate the Tombigbee river and its branches and the Alabama river will not change much over the next two days. Hydrologists caution ongoing monitoring for localized flooding potential remains prudent.

Tombigbee Alabama

Weather Outlook From Forecaster Ashenberger

A high barometer area brings fair cool weather east of the Mississippi with killing frost in the upper Ohio valley and light frost in eastern Tennessee. A low barometer stretches from Manitoba to the Mexican border bringing southerly winds and rising temperatures mid country. A high barometer from the north Pacific coast to the Rockies brings freezing temps in Nevada and recent precipitation in the north Pacific states.

Mississippi River Ohio Valley Tennessee Manitoba Mexican North Pacific Coast Rocky Mountains Nevada North Pacific States Albert Ashenberger Weather Bureau

Successor to Colonel Flagler Coming Soon

Major Keller of the United States engineer corps is appointed to take charge of the Mobile office and is expected to arrive this week. He has been based in Rock Island, Illinois, directing work for the Engineer's office on the upper Mississippi River.

Major Keller United States Engineering Corps Mobile Rock Island Lil United States Engineer Mississippi River

City of Mobile Denounces Convict Labor Practices

Discussion over convict labor in Alabama highlights that Mobile has no convict labor contracts and no control over state convicts. Mayor Lyons endorses the stance as Commissioner Pillans recalls opposition during the constitutional convention. The meeting adjourned after the statements.

Mobile County Board Alabama Montgomery Miyor Lyons Commissioner Pillans

Butcher John Shaffer Arrested Under Meat Ordinance

John Shaffer a Crichton butcher was arrested Monday afternoon on three charges by Inspector Roy Williams and Dr. F R Harsh. He stands accused of interfering with a health officer offering uninspected meats for sale and slaughtering animals for human food outside a licensed abattoir. He posted bond for Wednesday recorder's court appearance.

John Shaffer Crichton Roy Williams Board of Health F R. Harsh Shaffer Recorder's Court

Forest Camp parade to cap Southern Congress events

Forest Camp Woodmen of the World plans a large parade in the canal celebration period during the Southern Commercial Congress. The camp of nearly seven hundred members will host a Dutch supper with Captain Richmond P. Hobson invited to speak and possibly initiated into Woodcraft.

Forest Camp Woodmen of the World Richmond P. Hobson Hobson Woodcraft South

To Cure Sore and Tender Feet Ad Promotes Antiseptic

An advertisement touts Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Ointment for sore and tender feet. It lists prices 26c 60c and $1.00 and claims reliable relief from foot ailments.

Porter

Chamber of Commerce Moves to City Bank

The Chamber of Commerce transfers operations from Battle House to the City Bank sixth floor wing. General Director Irvine of the Panama Celebration will keep headquarters on the Battle House ground floor for two weeks before the convention. City Bank offices include an assembly room for 200, a directors room and offices for Armbrecht Farnsworth Card Wobb and G A Maloney.

Chamber of Commerce Tusseay Battle House City Bank Irvine Panama Southern Commercial Congress Clarence J. Owens Armbrecht Farnsworth Mr. Card R. G. Wobb G. A. Maloney

Fire department records record eleven September calls

The fire department answered eleven calls in September, the lowest in years, with four via tower and seven by phone. Total fire loss was 2410.45 dollars, insured and uninsured. Of eleven fires, one spread to adjacent structures. others were contained to single buildings or a car. Causes included four sparks two defective flues and five other causes. Chief Thomas F. Price filed the report with Mayor Pat J. Lyons in charge.

Thomas F. Price Fire Department Pat J. Lyons

A Marvelous Escape

A Prince Albert reader recounts a child escape from a severe croup attack after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The mother notes a bottle on hand and follows directions for an hour and twenty minutes before the danger passes. Sold by all dealers. adv.

P. F. Bastiams Prince Albert Cape of Good Hope

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