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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1914
Page
13
A poem describes a gypsy couple passing by a locked girl in a small room where shadows of wealth seem like prison bars. She observes their freedom and longs for a home where hearts may rest, revealing her unfulfilled dream of belonging and peace.
The social season began with a Cotton Ball at the Battle House on Saturday night. The dining room was packed with diners enjoying the coronation and dance. Notable attendees included Senator and Mrs. Harry Hartwell and many other prominent city residents and families.
The Lon Booster 10, operated by the Louisville and Nashville from Mobile, will be discontinued starting November 1. Train No. 6 will arrive Mobile at 10 AM, replacing the afternoon schedule. Train No. 5 will depart at 2 PM instead of 1:45 PM to extend coast passengers’ stay in Mobile for shopping and winter travel.
International News Service reports John D Rockefeller leaving New York aboard the Duca Di Geneva to bid farewell to his son in law C A Strong and granddaughter Margaret Strong. He appears in excellent health, says he feels better than in years and has gained weight, expressing a wish for peace.
Mr W M Marshall returns from a western trip and New York stop while Rittenhouse Moore plans a short relatives visit Sunday. Vivian and Mr Marshall buy a Montauk avenue home and will move in soon. St John family returns from New York and Virginia. Dr and Mrs Henry Goldthwaite now registered at the Waldorf New York after a month in eastern Pennsylvania. Miss Mary Danner returns from Chautauqua. Miss Marguerite Festorazzi visits Bayou Goula La and plans further visits before Cotton Ball absence. Adelaide Christie and aunt arrive from Virginia to Toulminville staying at Bienville Hotel. A J Grove Mobile registers at New York hotels. Mrs W Bernard McCoy visits Montgomery with plans to move to Mobile. Lecer accompany to Mobile and residence on Cherokee street. Charles Wylie and Miss Wylie arrive to winter with Mrs A E White on Georgia avenue. Wylie district manager for Swift enhances local social and business circles.
Southern capitalists announce a new 1 million dollar cotton mill to be built at Sugranc e Georgia. Fuller E Callaway Co V Truitt and other cotton mill owners in Troup county will finance the project and start plans immediately.
The James T. Staples wreck led to a renamed packet the Peerless. New boilers were installed on the same hull and 75 percent of the vessel is rebuilt. James W. Little of Peoples Bank seeks hull and boiler name change with local inspectors Eugene O'Brien and Samuel Taylor.
I have no brothers yet I note they are jolly, appreciative, and supportive. They compliment outfits, take sisters to theatres and dances, and even arrange matchmak ing opportunities without the mother’s hindrance. They protect younger siblings, guide behavior, and instinctively pick thoughtful gifts, brightening days with unexpected tokens. As a sister without brothers I feel the loss of such lively companionship and care.
New York October 17. Southern cotton markets show steadier tones with slight price gains as bankers announce plans to finance five million bales using a 150 million dollar fund. Prices range low with Texas interior quotes around five and a half cents. bankers aim to absorb distressed loans at six cents per pound. Exports reach 450,000 bales to date, versus 2,802,000 same date last year. Fall River reports 80,000 pieces of print cloth sold with 170,000 cut back.
S C Schaffner formerly Mobile Electric chief engineer now with a Chicago bank spent Saturday in Mobile with F K R McMillin and Thomas L Still, noted Chicago business men.
Copenhagen Oct 17 Edward DPD Winslow American consul general says most Americans stranded by the war have sailed home or will soon depart. He credits the Danish people for their kind treatment and notes all travelers carried best wishes for Denmark as they leave.
Last night an aeroplane suspected of belonging to a German warship was sighted by Kingston police over the north side of the city. The craft disappeared when detected, and Jamaica enforces a law prohibiting aircraft over the island.
Peewee James E Williams aged six born Oct 18 1908 at 261 Charles St Jessie M Watson seven born Oct 18 1907 at 809 Texas St Elgin Clyde Cody eight born Oct 18 1906 at 410 S Carolina St Erma Devine thirteen born Oct 18 1901 at 50712 Dauphin St Una Berg fourteen born Oct 18 1900 at 109 Monroe St The Theem congratulates them and invites each to entertain five friends at a birthday party at the Empire Theatre this afternoon Tickets mailed
Uruguayan consul J L L Marty of Mobile calls Mobile merchants to boost South American commerce. He outlines European disruption as a chance to shift rail and textile trade to North America, urging U S bankers to extend credit and capture Uruguay's meat wool and hides markets.
At Mobile the Lampasas steamer from New York will land numerous passengers including Waterhouse Saunders Stewart Tower Lowe and Werley among others. Local activity at the municipal wharf resumes with repairs. ships Falcon Jupiter Stavangeren Frednes and others sail or load cargo for Cuba Puerto Cortes and the West Indies. A new Bon Secour line is anticipated for Mobile area linking Baldwin landings with a chartered launch.
State Treasurer John Purifoy will urge the next legislature to provide for retiring about $950,000 in state bonds maturing in 1919. The issue affects Eastern concerns and delays could prevent timely action without special legislation.
Marty O Toole, a $22 500 pitcher, is back with the Pirates after being purchased by Manager M from the Giants on waivers. Pirates owner Barney Juse secured O Toole’s name for next season as Pittsburgh moves to strengthen the pitching staff. Uruguay remains a major buyer of woolen goods and hides, with mills poised to buy up to 10 million in wool and several million in hides for transformed products.
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