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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1912
Page
2
City Briefs Chronicle Local Justice And Park Work
Capt P H Stretton returns from New Orleans after aiding in the capture of John Spires a Jamaican deserter bound for Kingston Jamaica Spires sails Saturday to Colon for onward voyage. Sheriff Hines custody holds Mark Hubbard and Finnan Hubbard on concealed weapons charges. Park improvements continue under Commissioner Lyons resodding beds and preparing winter plants. Dr J W Phillips addressed YMCA audience on the Mobile Federation of Churches work. Baptist Woman's Missionary Societies begin a week of state mission prayer at various churches through Oct 26. Fisher Jeff Middleton from Daphne reports a 28 lb red fish and 100 trout caught with a net assist. Strachan pleads guilty to killing beef without proper health inspection fined $10. Mobile Excise Commission holds no business. remains in Emanuel building for next year. Irvington Community Fair promoters advance plans for the town in the L and N system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Woman's Missionary Societies of
Mobile
Tabernacle Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
Tabernacle Church
Judge invalidates Mobile smoke ordinance in Woodruff case
Judge O J Semmes ruled in Mobile City Court that the City Commission may regulate smoke but that the ordinance was defective by stating for the purpose of protecting any persons instead of all persons. The ruling came in the case City of Mobile vs L W Woodruff proprietor of the Fearless Laundry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
O. J. Semmes
City of
L. W. Woodruff
Fearless Laundry
City Commission
Recorder’s Court
Iron and Knife Used on Negro Woman
Lena English an aged Negro woman lies in critical condition at the city hospital after injuries from an assault by Louis Adkins who is in custody at the city station. Police say he struck her with a smoothing iron then ripped her face with a knife after a quarrel at Scott and Adams streets early Sunday. She was unconscious when taken to the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena English
Louis Adkins
Adkins
Scott and
Adams
Mobile County Fair Date Set for November 7
In Mobile county the event date is announced as November 7 with many fine exhibits and valuable prizes secured for exhibitors. The city’s dead animal disposal system has drawn interest from Huntington Chamber of Commerce which wrote to Secretary E. J. Troy for information. City Clerk J. J. McMahon will supply the data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile County
Mobile
Huntington
W. Va
Local Official Seeks Chamber Data From Secretary Troy
The writer has addressed Secretary E. J. Troy of the Chamber of Commerce for information. City Clerk J. J. McMahon will provide the necessary data.
Sarah Bernhardt in La Tosca at Crescent Theatre
Advertisement announces Sarah Bernhardt starring in La Tosca at the Crescent Theatre tomorrow Tuesday with admission priced at 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Bernhardt
Crescent Theatre
Burial of William Rhody at Magnolia Cemetery
The remains of William Rhody were laid to rest in Magnolia cemetery on Sunday afternoon. The funeral service was held at 8:30 from the residence of his son, at the southwest corner of Franklin and Augusta streets, conducted by Rev. Gardner C. Tucker of St. John's Episcopal Church. Pallbearers included H. H. Sellers, J. T. Evans, John Foster, and P. H. O'lare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Rhody
Magnolia Cemetery
Franklin and
Augusta Streets
Gardner C. Tucker
St. John's Episcopal Church
Messrs
H. H. Sellers
J. T. Evans
John Foster
P. H. O'lare
Scott's Emulsion promotes healthier blood and bones
An advertisement for Scott's Emulsion claims it gives new life and vigor after meals, revitalizes watery blood, nourishes the body to produce red active blood, strengthens bones, and feeds the nerve centers while conserving energy. Scott & Bowne, Bloomfield, N.J. 12-74.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield
N.J
Personalities and Visitors Visit Baldwin County City
A parade of guests arrives in the city with hotel stays and social calls. I C Betty of Birmingham and Mrs. Rosa Aranta head lists with wives companioning them as they recuperate or tour. Businessman J Will Donovan and land seekers also appear among a busy hospitality week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin County
City
Battle House
F. C. Dielman
W. Albernik
Ned Albernik
Napoleon
Ohio
L. Conrad
Malinta
J. A. Westrick
Holgate
Colonel William L Buck Dies at Walter Reed Hospital
Colonel William Buck of the Fifth United States Infantry died at Walter Reed Hospital Washington near noon Sunday. He was the eldest son of the late Colonel William A Buck and Margaret Langdon Buck of Mobile. Buck entered West Point in 1874 and graduated 1878, serving at Fort McPherson Baton Rouge Newport Barracks Ky and as commandant at the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Mississippi. He married Winona Hawthorne in 1881 and is survived by three daughters two sisters and a brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Buck
William Buck
Fifth United States Infantry
Walter Reed Hospital
Washington
Buck
William A. Buck
Margaret Langdon Buck
Moblie
Military Academy
West Point
Fort McPherson
Thirteenth Infantry
Baton Rouge
Newport Barracks
Agricultural and Mechnical College of
Mississippi
Winona Lee Hawthorne
Newport
Philippines
Alaska
Vincent Elmore
Louise Langdon Buck
Leroy Langdon Buck
New York
Jack F. Ross
R. V. Taylor
Mobile
Albert C. Buck
Sherman, Tex
Deaths of John H. Davis and Catherine Stover
John H. Davis aged 21 of Mobile died this afternoon at 12 46 after a lingering illness. He was survived by his mother and father Mr and Mrs William Davis and two sisters Florence and Corinne. Catherine Stover five months old daughter of Walter Pearl Stover Crichton residents died at home on Movile street after a brief illness. Funeral notices to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Davis
Elmira
Scott Streets
Mobile
William Davis
Florence
Corinne Davis
Tan
Catherine Stover
Walter Pearl Stover
Crichton
Movile Street
Mrs Hummel Dies at 80 After Lingering Illness
Mrs. Mary Hummel, eighty, died Sunday at Fairhope after a lingering illness. She came from Des Moines with the original bank of single tax colonists about eighteen years ago. Highly respected and religious, her death is greatly regretted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hummel
Fairhope
Des Moines
Hummel
Cotton futures open lower on Liverpool cables weather
New York cotton futures opened easy declining 3 to 9 points as Liverpool cables were weaker and Sunday weather was generally good. Liquidation and Southern hedge selling kept prices under pressure though old shorts and large spot interests bought. Western frost forecasts supported a late rally but midday prices hovered 5 to 7 points below yesterday's close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Liverpool
Shorts
Frost
Saturda
New Orleans Cotton Futures Open Steady After Early Decline
Cotton futures in New Orleans opened 7 to 10 points lower on weak cables and light weather worries. Clouds covered the belt but rains stayed to the Atlantic coast. By midmorning prices recovered 1 point from Saturday's close as traders eyed a cold wave forecast and Eastern rains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Atlantic
Liverpool Cotton Prices Tumble on Spot Demand
Liverpool cotton market reports fair demand for spot orders with prices easing across grades. American middling fair 6 47, good middling 6 25, middling 6 07, quotations for ordinary and lower grades listed as 4 87 and 5 35 respectively, with 10 000 bales sold and 44 500 bales received all American. Futures opened easier, closed steady with several futures ranges noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Cotton Region Bulletin Sees No Rain in Mobile District
In the Mobile district for 48 hours ending Monday 8 am there was no rainfall, a contrast to Saturday. Five stations reported clear weather while others were cloudy. The Sunday average temperature was 78 high and 60 low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Rifle range decision near Mobile discussed by Alabama Guard leaders
Adjutant General Scully and Lt Col Goodwin from Montgomery plan to confer with Mobile officials on establishing a rifle range near Mobile. delays in arrival noted as a conference involving Captain John A. Mahon and local troops is arranged. Local officers favor the range to recreate contests like those once held at Daphne despite age and travel issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Alabama
Alabama National Guard
Mobile
Scully
Goodwin
Montgomery
Moorle
John A. Mahon
Mobile Rifles
Quinn
Daphne
Tange
City Officials Temporarily Run City Hall During Mayor Absence
During Mayor Schwarz absence on a St. Louis trip, City Commissioners Harry Pillans and Pat Lyons oversee city hall. Tomorrow's regular weekly meeting may focus on routine business with several previously laid over items potentially reconsidered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schwarz
St. Louis
Harry Pillans
Pat J. Liyons
Cure a Cold in One Day Bromos Quinine Tablets Ad
Advertisement claims a single day cure for colds using laxative bromos quinine tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails, with Be W Grove's signature on each box and price 265c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. W. Grove
Count of Monte Cristo Selig 3 Reel Feature at Royal Theatre
Advertisement for a 3 reel version of Count of Monte Cristo at the Royal Theatre. It highlights the tragic adventures of Ed, a message to the exiled Napoleon on Elba, and promotes Tuesday October 22 showing with admission ten cents for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selig
ED With
Napoleon
Elba
Royal Theatre
New York Money Market Reports
New York money market figures show money on call at 4 1/2 to 5 percent with a ruling rate of 5 percent. Closing bid 4 7/8, offered at 5 percent. Time loans ease with sixty days at 1 2 percent, ninety days at 3 4 percent, and six months at 6 1 4 to 6 1 2 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Grain and Provisions Market Summary Chicago October 21
Wheat gains on Balkan tensions with December up to 2.50 per bushel while corn and oats ease. Pork and lard move lower in first sales. cattle and hog receipts weigh on prices. Butter and poultry steady amid mixed commodity tones in Chicago sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Oort
Saps
Sanitary Stable Move Commended by Officials
The sanitary stable campaign led by Dr. Charles A. Mohr, city health officer, is praised by Conservation Commissioner E. S. Rittenhouse of Equitable Life Assurance Company. He thanks the mayor for information on Mobile’s efforts to cut death rates and notes public support can boost sanitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Mohr
E. 5. Rittenhouse
Equitable Life Assurance Company
Mobile
Rittenhouse
Weather Map Notes Show Fair Skies in North and Rain Far South
A high barometer area over the east gulf and south Atlantic states brings near seasonable temperatures and fair weather in the North with scattered rains in the South. Another high pressure system from the northern Rockies to the middle Pacific coast yields fair cool conditions. A low pressure area from northern Mexico to the upper Mississippi Valley brings interior rain and warm southerly winds in the west gulf region. Rain is probable at Mobile tonight or Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Gulf
South Atlantic States
Rocky Mountains
Middle Pacific Coast
Utah
Mexico
Mississippi Valley
West Gulf
Mobile
Wall Street Opens With Heaviness In Heavy Trading
The New York stock market opened weak with declines in Reading, Steel and Amalgamated Copper. Union Pacific and Canadian Pacific faced early pressure while Southern showed steadying influence in the afternoon. by close, selling in leading issues produced 2 to 3 point losses and renewed foreign liquidation was cited as a cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Reading
Steel and Amalgamated Copper
Union Pacific
Canadian Pacific
Southern
Prime Mercantile Paper
Sterling Exchange
Alleged Tigers Raided Sunday Arrests Reported
Laura Anderson of 53 Savannah Street was arrested by Patrolman Lott and Detectives Burchard Lacey on charges of illegal liquor sales amid prior complaints. Nearby, William Taylor of 67 South Water Street was also arrested for alleged sale of liquor, with evidence cited by police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Anderson
Savannah Street
Lott
Burchard Lacey
New and Conley
William Taylor
South Water Street
Taylor's Place
Secretary Wilson Begins Midwest Swing
Washington Oct 20 Secretary Wilson of the department of agriculture left for the middle west to deliver political speeches. He said the President does not plan to announce a successor to Dr Hey W Wiley as chief of the bureau of chemistry until after the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SEC
Wilson
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Middle West
Taft
H@ey W. Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
Poultry and Livestock Exhibits Planned for Fair
The Mobile and Gulf Coast Tropical Fair Association prepares two main attractions the livestock and poultry exhibits. W H Holcombe chairs the poultry committee and will meet tomorrow at 4 PM at the Chamber of Commerce and Business League. The live stock committee meets Wednesday at the same time and place to discuss plans aims to expand both exhibits with more birds and more animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile and Gulf Coast Tropical Fair Association
Poultry
W. H. Holcombe
Chamber of Commerce and Business League
Subscribe to The Mobile Daily Item
Local notice invites readers to subscribe to The Mobile Daily Item with home delivery offered at ten cents per week. Historical paper ad emphasizes affordable access to daily news.
Also Mentioned on This Page
ECAR
Efati
P. H. Stretton
John Spires
Pensacola
Fla
Spires
Colon
Kingston
Jamaica
E. C. Hines
Evergreen
Naoncoh County
Ala
Cameron
Texas
Mark Hubbard
Finnan Hubbard
Lyons
J. W. Phillips
Mobile Federation of Churches
Evan
Phillips
Jeff Middleton
Middieton
George Strachan
Board of Health
Mobile Excise Commission
Joel W. Goldsby
Irvington
Louisville and
Nashville
Ake Ere
van Antwerp Drug Corp., Inc
I. C. Betty
Roden Hotel Company of
Birmingham
Coden, Ala
W. G. Hall
Bay Minette, Ala
A. F. Jordan
Selma, Ala
Cawthon Hotel
Rosa Aranta
M. J. Adams
Meridian
Miss
J. B. Shade
Toinette
J. Will Donovan
Pascagoula, Miss
R. BE. Bodden
Bienville Hotel
M. E. Watkins
Fairhope, Ala
H. J. Rand
Chicago, Il
Edward Methger
Mathilda
Cotton Region Bulletin
Monte Cristo
Mobile Grain and Feed Mobile
Sanitary Stable
Equitable Life
Dr. Mohr
Albert Ashenberger
Weather Bureau
Wall Street Review
LA Tosca
NEW Crescent Orchestra
Mobile Book Binding Co
ST. Francis Street
Laura Andersons
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