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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1915
Page
5
Partial readable text hints at a scene in cafes and a character trying to move faster. The fragment mentions breeze, perhaps a setting, but concrete names, places, or dates are unavailable. No clear event or person details emerge for a fuller summary.
A brief note on a person nicknamed winning ways who can find many methods of success in a counter bargain situation.
Receipts this day 40 bales in transit 53 total cotton receipts this day and week and since Aug. 1. Market opened with a small advance followed by a slump and then steadying. spot mid dling 12.07. New Orleans and Liverpool reports sent mixed signals as futures fluctuated with private notes on weather and insurance.
Turpentine firm records 290 casks received and rosin firm reports 1,179 barrels received. Quotes list various grades and prices including D 3.7, F 3.85, N 6.55, WG 6.20, WW 6.49. Market snippets show multiple run values and firm tallies in Savannah on October 19.
The seed oil market closes firm as spot hits 7.60 while futures show inching gains across months from October to May. Total sales reach 22 600 barrels as traders note a Spanish ministerial shift centers on replacing the finance minister.
In Havana memory of JL D Place Munson Line general agent, flags on Munson steamers lowered to half mast in Mobile area as news of his death arrived. Place was well known in Mobile for years in the Havana office.
In port at Pleasure Bay and nearby docks are listed vessels including Winona, Viking, Sabine, Freda, Montoso, and Rio Pirahy among others. The entry notes shipping positions, port facilities such as Gulf Dry Docks and Munson Pier, and quarantine and repair actions amid coastwise sailings and Bay trade routes.
A. R. Wood of Biloxi, formerly New Orleans, was bound over to the grand jury in 500 bond on a charge of shooting with intent to kill. He admitted firing but said it was to frighten two fishermen from in front of his home. Other charges include shooting within city limits and possible federal interference with mariners. L. N. railroad reports repairs after hurricane, with 4,000 workers rebuilding Biloxi to New Orleans line, aim to reopen November first.
Voters in Baldwin County back the bond plan for 55000 to fund the Alabama Mississippi Gulf Coast Highway. Mobile and Baldwin counties plan dredged road construction with ferries, bridges, and river crossings, with bids anticipated and work slated to begin in spring.
Unarmed soldiers on a train were attacked by bandits near San Benito as fugitives shouted Viva Pizano and Carranza. McCain was wounded in the abdomen, Wallis injured twice, and other passengers were robbed or forced to hide. A Mexican informer and several barefoot bandits fled, with belongings and cash seized, while crew and travelers sought safety in carriages and a telephone call.
Mobile and Baldwin counties push a 55000 bond to fund a new highway. Most Baldwin communities support the plan, hoping to block Pensacola’s bid and connect Mobile Baldwin roads with regional routes toward Savannah and the Dixie and Appalachian highways. Mobile County will decide at its next meeting if Baldwin joins the effort.
Mexicans robbed day coach passengers of small sums and jewelry near Brownsville. Mrs. Finkelstein of Houston reported a diamond ring and $50 stolen. No injuries reported as conductors and mail clerks avoided harm. Five drillers aiding a search of Villa Nueva after soldiers and county officers patrolled the area.
Rail lines announce excursions with reduced fares to Mobile's Gulf Coast Fair. Special trains run from Richton Hattiesburg Meridian York and other points with round trips as low as 50 cents, plus 25 cents from select locations. Additional routes and dates to be announced.
Nordlandsposten reports Swedish legation in Petrograd says Nike was captured by a British submarine while voyaging from a Swedish port to Stettin with ore. The vessel was taken to Reval in Russia.
Six room cottage on Church Street in good repair for $14 a month within 15 minutes walk of the post office. Two story seven room house off Government Street within 12 minutes walk for $20 a month. JOS ESPALLA JR & CO Real Estate and Insurance Agents.
A buyer seeks to purchase a large quantity of walnut logs for cash. Contact P. at O Box 154 Mobile Alabama for arrangements.
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