Cotton opens steady amid forecasts and frost in the West
Orleans reports a steady cotton market with early gains of 8 to 15 points on cables and weather maps. Frost and cold weather in the West raise concern as futures trade higher before closing very steady with modest advances. Spot cotton remains unchanged at 10.75 to 10.83 per pound with 622 bales sold and 2040 bales to arrive.
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Orleans
North
Oklahoma
Liverpool
Ee Ee
New York Cotton Opens Firm on Gains amid Frost Reports
Cotton futures and spot trade show early strength on frost fears in the West and active demand. Prices advance for active months with mixed realisations and midday quotes about 12 to 13 points net higher, with Middling Uprails at 11.00 and Middling Gulf 11.25 as sales reach 50 lots.
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New York
Yes
Selers
Manly
Liverpool
Gulf
Igen
Lite Es
Saale
Balkan situation weighs on London markets opening
London stocks opened weak after reports on the Balkan situation and related unfavorable news, with traders noting an extended period of uncertainty and cautious sentiment across major sectors.
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London
Balkan
Liverpool Cotton Market Steady Demand and Firm Futures
Liverpool spot cotton remains in fair demand with prices steady. American middling around 6.50 and good middling near 6.28, with 10,000 bales traded including 9,500 American. Receipts total 22,600 bales, futures opened steady and closed firm. October-November at 5.92 and December-January around 5.85, among other forward contracts.
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Liverpool
Esate Gate
Oniaieie
Hishia
Wall Street Review Shows Opening Irregularities in Stocks
The New York market opened with uneven prices as Reading and Lehigh led gains while Canadian Pacific recovered after an early dip. By midday trading slowed and most major shares drifted, with gains erased by closing. Call loans indicated firmer money conditions and bonds were easy.
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New York
Reading
Lehigh Alley
Stell
Canadian Pacific
Eee
London
Cealers
Union Pacific
Steel and Amalgamated
China
Rain reported by one station in Mobile district
Only one weather station reported rain for the past 24 hours ending 8 this morning in the Mobile district. All stations were cloudy. Temperatures ran below normal in Oklahoma and near or above normal elsewhere. Rain was well distributed in Memphis and Little Rock, with scattered showers in all other districts except two.
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Mobile
Oklahoma
Memphis
Little Rock
Mikado Thanhouser film at Crown Theatre
A Thanhouser production featuring Miss Taku Takaji and a Japanese troupe presents Japanese patriotism through a loyal wife. The feature promises a favorable impression and audience appeal, showing Wednesday at the Crown Theatre.
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Thanhouser
Taku Takaji
Crown Theatre
Grain and Provisions Markets Show Mixed To Downbeat Tone
New York trading opens with firmer wheat lifting corn while oats gain on weak weather. Hog prices slip as cattle and hog receipts rise with 8,000 cattle and 27,000 hogs noted. Butter and eggs steady. cheese steady. potatoes weak amid 75 car arrivals. Currency and bond markets move amid wider Balkan uncertainty and steady government issues.
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Deéem
Texas
Tunis
GLU FEARN HEADS TRACTION COMPANY
George Fearn Jr was elected president of the Mobile West Shore Traction Company after officers were chosen for the coming year. H W Weaver of Chicago was named vice president and RE Posey of Mobile secretary and treasurer. Plans for financing and construction will be outlined at a Saturday meeting.
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Mobile-West Shore Traction Company
George Fearn, Jr
Traction Company
H. W. Weaver
Chicago
RE. E. Posey
Mobile
Thirteen Monuments to Departed Members Unveiled
Thirteen monuments will be unveiled Sunday at Magnolia cemetery by Maple Camp Woodmen of the World. The event marks the largest number of monuments unveiled by the camp since its organization. Ceremony begins at 3 30 o'clock with a special car ride from the hall.
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Magnolia Cemetery
Maple Camp
A. T. Sprouse
Charles W. Tompkins
Alex McKinstry
L. Bauer
EB. F. Kopeprsmith
Gus Seiple
E. K. Coburn
W. E. Walker
Fred W. Hines
John Braun
Fred W. Catlin
B. O. McNellage
J. T. Stockton
W. A. Harrington
R. J. Nadal
Charlies EF
Stolen Securities of Local Railroads Prompt Governor to Be Asked
A Philadelphia report says on Wednesday a committee of bank officials will seek Governor Tener in Harrisburg to press for prosecution of Walter S. Shourds. He confesses to stealing 1,030,000 in cash and securities from Merchants' Union Trust. Shourds dictated restitution terms from abroad, implicating directors who paid 500,000 for unsold securities. The case centers on bonds from Mobile and Birmingham and Mobile and Ohio railroads tied to George Burnham Jr.
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Philadelphia
Tener
Harrisburg
Walter S. Shourds
Merchants’ Union Trust Company
Shourds
Neurology Ad Promotes Stummatone Remedy
A Mobile vegetable peddler claims Stummatone cured his neuritis and sciatic pain after two bottles. Neurologists at Sutton Bros. Drug Store tout the product as a remedy for nervous disorders and poor digestion with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
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W. ©. Sanders
N. 555 South Warren Street
Mobile
Sutton Bros. Drug Store
Government Scores in Dynamiting Case
In Indianapolis on October 22, a federal judge ruled to broaden evidence in the dynamite conspiracy trial. Foremen described explosions at Cleveland area sites in 1907, with prosecutors arguing the acts show motive for illegal interstate explosive shipments.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Anderson
Kern
Miller
Little
Mill Creek
Parma Road
Pon-Uniog Mea Iron
Keep Your Bowels Open Liver Salt Ad Claim
An old newspaper ad argues constipation stems from a torpid liver. Jacobs Liver Salt is touted as a gentle, fast-acting cleanser that dissolves uric acid, flushes the digestive tract, and spares nausea. It contrasts with calomel and urges avoidance of inferior substitutes. Bettner vs Bettner noted as continued.
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Jacobs
Mall
van Antwerp Drug Corp., Inc
Greeks in Mobile dispute exodus for Turkish war
The Item reports plans by twelve to fifteen Mobile Greeks to sail to join the Hellenic fight, with $960 pledged for transport. Greek leaders dispute the claim, noting little to no funds collected and that two weeks ago Greeks gave about $16,000 for soldiers.
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Mobile
E. Michael
Mobile Greek Society
Michael
Greece
Actress Leads All Star Troupe in Theatre Night
A noted actress headlines an all star troupe in a theatre production. The show promises a polished performance with strong cast and engaging stage presence.
Steamer Berkshire Runs Aground In Lookout Cove
Steamer Berkshire touched bottom in Lookout Cove early today about three and a half feet of water. The vessel is well sheltered and pumping out will be easy. The steamer Frederick arrived from Savannah and may carry Berkshire passengers from Lookout Cove life saving station.
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Beaufort
N.C
Berkshire
Lookout Cove
Frederick
Savannah
Philadelphia
Zemo claims to cure eczema with guaranteed results
A 1910 advertisement touts Zemo by the E. W. Rose Medicine Co of St. Louis as a guaranteed remedy for eczema. It promises relief from itching rash and bleeding, with quick absorption and no greasy residue. Large bottle priced at $1, trial bottle 25 cents, available at Van Antwerp's Drug Store.
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Zemo
E. W. Rose Medicine Co
St. Louis
van Antwerp
Justice Goff Rules Closed in Case Hearing
Justice Goff declared the case closed for both sides at 3 o'clock in New York on October 22. The ruling ends the hearing with a formal closure by the judge.
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New York
Goff
Becker trial defense recalls Sullivan after noon
In New York on October 22 1928 the defense to Police Lieutenant Becker paused at noon but Justice Goff reopened the case and recalled Jack Sullivan. Sullivan testified that Rose Webber and three others planned to frame Becker and offered money to swear Becker’s guilt.
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New York
Becker
Herrmann Rosenthal
Justice Goff
Jack” Sullivan
John F. McIintyre
McIntyre
Sullivan
Jack Sullivan
Rose
Webber
Rosenthal
Jack
Dutch Becker
Wallon
Schepps
Bridgie Webber
Mr. Whitman
Forty-second Street
Sixth Avenue
Whitman
Ridge Webber
Bridge Webber
Mr. Moss
Biloxi Carnival Association Sets Meeting on October 24
Biloxi Mass October 22 Officers of the Biloxi Carnival Association called a meeting for next Thursday night October 24 at 7 30 at the city hall. The gathering aims to plan next year s Mardi Gras parade and carnival with hopes to involve all members and local business people to start work early for a more successful winter carnival.
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Biloxi
Mass
Nervous Troubles Kill Ambition Tona Vita Ad
An old advertisement promotes Tona Vita as a reliable nerve tonic and food. It claims nervous exhaustion causes discouragement and low spirits and promises restored health, strength, and ambition within weeks. Sold by Van Antwerps Drug Corp Inc.
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van Antwerps Drug Corp., Inc
Month Named Wettest October in Half Century Record
The eight day rainy spell ended with 10.87 inches of rain by 10:30 this morning and only modest rain earlier. Unseasonably warm periods accompanied rainfall unseen in 42 years, while October becomes unusually wet. yearly total could reach 86.63 inches vs 62 normal. Cooler, fair weather is forecast tonight and Wednesday by the weather bureau.
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Tomor
Judge Finds Clemmons Not Certified For Ballot
Judge Price Williams Jr of the probate court answered the mandamus petition filed by Joseph Clemmons to place his name on the Democratic ballot. The answer asserts Clemmons’ name was never certified by the Democratic executive committee, and that Alabama Code section 380 requires independent candidates to be listed in a separate column. The defendant seeks dismissal of the petition.
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Price Williams, Jr
Probate Court
Joseph
Clemmons
Democratic Executive Committee
Parisian Sage hair tonic promises dandruff cure
An advertisement touts PARISIAN SAGE as a hair grower and dandruff remedy. It claims to banish dandruff stop hair loss and itching scalp stimulate new growth if roots are alive and offers a money back guarantee with a 50 cent bottle sold by dealers nationwide.
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Cotton Region Bulletin
Nic i
Ondon Woolen Mills
Dauphin Street
The
Bank of Mobile
National Banking Association
Prime
Sterling Exchange
Bankers
GLU
Fearn Heads Traction Company
West Shore
Fearaway
Ashland Place
Shore Acres
W.O.W
Yg Dar
Td Fete
Keystone State
George Burnham, Jr
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Mobile and Birmingham Railroad Company
Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company
Bettner
Colony
Eczema
South
Hamilton
Government
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