Katy Passenger Held Up Bandits Rob Express Car
Oklahoma City dispatch reports southbound Missouri Kansas and Texas train No 9 was held up by ten or more masked bandits two miles south of Onapa and nine miles north of Eufaula. After blasting the safe with nitroglycerin they fled with loot as a dozen shots rang out and a brakeman was wounded. Police hunts statewide continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Okla
Missouri, Kansas and Texas
Onapa
Eufaula
Parsons
Denison
Checotah
Express
Canadian River
Eincee Coles
Wednesday Cotton Receipts and New Orleans Market Report
Cotton receipts by several railways and river lines totaled 859 bales in transit and 424 bales listed for export on Wednesday. New Orleans quotes showed a morning decline followed by a late slight rise, with spot sales of 8 bales and a tally of 11,082 receipts. New York futures opened mixed then firmed after midmorning, closing relatively steady with December near 12.04 and March around 12.46. The Cotton Seed Oil market closed steady with mixed spot and forward values across contracts. Wall Street showed uneven trading, led by steel shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke, Davis & Co
Baker, Lyons & Co
Bashinsky & Co
Alabama River Packet City
Mobile
Lott Produce Co
Touart & Qui
New Orleans
Longs
New York
Liverpool
Market closes with mixed gains and heavy late declines
Trading ends heavy as major issues slip after a day of uneven moves. Pressed Steel Cars gains 3 to 76 while Studebaker rises to 118 1 8. Steel, coppers improve. many rails and specialties retreat amid broad declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwell Motors
Studebaker
Allis Chalmers
American Beet
American Can
American Car and Foundry
American Locomotive
American Cities
American Cotton Oil
American Smelting
American Sugar
American Tel & Tel
American Tobacco
Anaconda Copper
Atchison
Atlantic Coast Line
Baldwin Locomotive
Baltimore & Ohio
Bethlehem Steel
Brooklyn
Transit
Canadian Pacific
Chesapeake & Ohio
Chicago
Mil. & St. Paul
Consolidated Gas
Crucible Steel
Erie
General Electric
General Motors
Great Northern
Illinois Central
Interborough Consol. Corp
Kansas City Southern
Liggett & Myers
Lorillard Co
Mexican Petroleum
Studebeker Corporation
Southern Pacific
Southern Railway
Southern Railway Ptd
Tennessee Copper
Texas Co
Union Pacific
United States Rubber
United States Steel
Virginia-Carp
Gchem
Western Union
Westinghouse Electric
Great Northern Ore
Va. Iron, Coal & Coke Co
Liverpool Cotton Prices and Transactions Report
Liverpool market shows spot cotton easier with good middling at 7.40d and middling 7.08d while low middling sits at 6.60d. Sales reach 8 000 bales for speculation and export with 800 bales received. futures steady with active pairs from October to June around 6.90 to 6.94.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Chicago Livestock Market Prices Report
Hogs receipts 24000 head market slow with prices for bulk 7.35 to 7.60 light 6.65 to 7.60 mixed 6.60 to 7.80 heavy 6.45 to 7.70 pigs 4.00 to 7.15. Cattle receipts 15000 head market steady native steers 5.90 to 10.40 western steers 6.50 to 8.60 cows and heifers 2.80 to 8.25 calves 7.00 to 10.75. Sheep receipts 12000 head market firm wethers 6.00 to 6.65 lambs 6.75 to 9.10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Savannah Turpentine and Rosin Receipts Report
Savannnah reports Turpentine firm receipts 486 casks and Rosin firm receipts 957 barrels on October 27. Market quotes list various grades from 4.76 to 6.50 for D through WW grades.
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Savannah
Farm Department Moves to Chamber of Commerce Offices
Extension work of the farm demonstration department in Mobile county will continue after the Gulf Coast Fair. Directors of the Chamber of Commerce will provide new offices in the Chamber building with an extra room for testing machines and department paraphernalia. Farmers visiting the city will use the former fair association quarters as headquarters and visitor space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Demonstration Department
Mobile County
Chamber of Commerce
Fair Association
Daphne Normal School Heads to Gulf Coast Fair
The Daphne Normal School will attend the Gulf Coast Fair in a body next Friday. President Holmes has arranged to bring the entire student body and faculty, with free transportation provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daphne
Gulf Coast Fair
Phne
Ala
Daphne Normal School
Holmes
Chariot Race Opens Fair Grounds Amid Circus Flair
Large crowds at the Fair Grounds cheer a chariot race between Blanche McKinney and Raine Horton announced by Judge W L Talbott. The three quarter mile event showcased fast times, with the pair completing half in 52 and 44 seconds as Upside Down Nelson performed trapeze stunts between races and additional acts entertained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
W. L. Talbott
Blanche McKinney
Raine Horton
Nelson
Blanche McKinney Hunter Company
al Faulk
Lord Byron
New Patrol Driver Named in Police Department Shifts
Tuesday night rolls call announced transfers and appointments. Mounted Officer Armor Macon moves to day duties while Patrol Driver Pennington shifts to night mounted duty. Day Patrolmen George Galle goes to night duty and Gordon Williams is appointed as day patrol driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Department
Macon
Pennington
George Galle
Gordon Williams
Pecan Man Exhibits Noted At Mississippi Coast Booth
Frank H. Lewis known as the Pecan Man of Pascagoula leads a Missouri Mississippi coast exhibit with a diverse display of nuts Satsumas kumquats grapefruit and crops. G. F. Mansfield organizes the booth showcasing citrus trees including a central grapefruit limb with thirty two specimens and a three-year Satsuma bearing 135 oranges. The Padgett Nursery Irvington Mobile County presents fruit on trees and a Kumquat bush while many visitors tour the colorful display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi Coast
Frank H. Lewis
Pascagoula
G. F. Mansfield
Mansfield
Nye
Irvington
Padgett Nursery
Mobile County
Satsuma
Home Coming Fair Opens at Big Zion Church
The Home Coming Fair at Big Zion Church opened Tuesday night drawing several hundred attendees who praised the program and decorated booths. Major James K. Gleason delivered the featured address and the fair runs ten nights with special nightly features. Rev. W. Johnson and committees receive praise for the creditable event. Tonight is Music Night promising notable performances for Mobile music lovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Zion Church
James K. Gleason
W. Johnson
Mobile
Derlon Orders Officers to Watch Booze Wagons
Lieutenant R L Dorlon instructed the night force to prevent the night haul of liquor and to arrest anyone with prohibited liquor. Officers on the river front and downtown vessels were told to monitor automobiles and dock visitors after midnight and to report violations to headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derlon
Police Department
R. L. Dorlon
Tie
Russo Romanian Agreement Near as Greeks Attack
Reported near agreement between Russia and Romania with Greeks attacking. Bulgarian forces reportedly captured few prisoners as Serbians outnumbered ten to one. Hindenburg pressure at Dvinsk continues with limited gains. Austrians push to regain initiative south of the Pripet amid stable overall fronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Hindenburg
Dvinsk
Pripet
Balkan Fronts See Shifting Gains Across Serbia and Italy
Saloniki dispatch reports Franco Serbian successes in southern Serbia threaten the Kumanovo Vranya line along the Nish Saloniki road. Austrian forces push near Valjevo and Obrenovac as Serbians withdraw from Visegrad. Vienna says Danube bend is cleared east of Klissura. Munitions travel to Constantinople may begin soon. In France, La Courtine attack repulsed. Italian drive toward Gorizia continues with Doberdo face slackening. Austrian aerial raid on Venice noted in reprisal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serbia
Kumanovo-Vranya
Nish-Saloniki
Obrenovac
Valjevo
Visegrad
Bosnia
Vienna
Danube
Klissura
Austria
Constantinople
Hucharest
Roumania
Champagne
France
la Courtine
Paris
Gorizia
Trent
Doberdo
Venice
Trieste
Bulgarians Hold Danube Ports Forcing Romanian Access Cut
Berlin via Rotterdam reports semi official dispatch that Bulgarian forces hold eastern Serbia Danube harbors blocking Romanian access. Serbian Radulevatz city destroyed while Monastir evacuations continue. Pirot fortress surrounded. Judge Johnson’s death prompts many to speculate on afterlife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Berlin
Hotterdam
Daily Telegraph
Serbia
Danube
Roumania
Radulevatz
Monastir
Lokal Anzieger
Pirot
Money to Loan at Etropolitan Loan Co
Etropolitan Loan Co at 80 Government St near Royal offers pawn loans on any valued item and unredeemed pledges such as watches diamonds and clothing with confidential service and low prices for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etropolitan Loan CO
Government St
Royal
Women from three states welcome Mobile sisters at Gulf Coast Fair
Mobile hosts Women Day and Woman's Suffrage Day with exhibits in the Woman's building on the Gulf Coast Fair grounds. Suffrage talks are planned among many displays of women's work, with the second floor serving as a visitor hub. J A Wade praises the event and discusses a planned Mobile creamery while Evan B Davis oversees citrus exhibits as Dr O F J Winberg recovers from illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women of
Mobile
Club Women of Mobile
Mobiel
J. A. Wade
Alabama
Evan B. Davis
O. F. J. Winberg
Horticultural Society
Carnival shows prove claim of clean amusement at Mobile
Johnny L. Jones company brings a refined carnival to the Gulf Coast Fair in Mobile. The Wild West, animal show, and five in one attractions draw crowds while promoters emphasize safety and family suitability. The big wheel, merry-go-round, and other exhibits promise hours of wholesome entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny L. Jones
Johnny L. Jones Company
Fair
Mobile
Frank G. Scott
Stella's Bargain Draws Quick Crowd With Small Circle
A brief note records Stella's Bargain drawing a quick crowd of a few loyal friends and a handful of additional supporters. The event shows steady interest with a small but engaged attendance.
Foley Promotes Exhibits at Gulf Coast Fair
Foley showcases earliest cars with ranges upland rice improved potatoes pears and more claiming Alabama origin. He portrays Foley as Riviera America or Italian climate replica present in two other world locations as visitors register at the Foley booth. The registry drew crowds opening day, with attendees from across the country. purpose of the registry remains undisclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Alabama
Riviera America
California
Tors
Holy Name Society Elects Its Officers at St Marys
St Marys Holy Society members elected officers for the ensuing term. President J J McCown and vice president Ed J Hogan named along with secretary R Nicholls treasurer George W and directors J D Berenson E J Hue R C Macy. The group heard an address on The Attitude of the lie Church Toward War and discussed Alabama Tuberculosis League efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Marys Holy Society
J.J. McCown
Ed J. Hogan
R. Nicholls
George W
J. D. Berenson
E. J. Hue
R C. Macy
Alabama Tuberculosis League
Atmore Bankruptcy Petitions Filed For Curtis Mercantile Co
In the United States district court three bankruptcy petitions were filed Tuesday noon and Wednesday morning against Curtis Mercantile Co of Atmore cambia county. Liabilities include about 12 000 dollars with notes accounts and stock of goods. George A Mason of Mobile reports 217 dollars liabilities with no assets. Augustar P McKeough listed as wage earner with 584 81 dollars liabilities and assets undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atmore Concern Bank
United States
Toulmin
Curtis Mercantile Co
Atmore
Cambia County
George A. Mason
Mobile
Augustar
Marine traffic and cargo movements fill Alabama river harbor
About 650 bales of cotton arrived Tuesday noon with the City of Mobile and the Alma of the Line bringing goods from Tuscaloosa to Montgomery. The Kennebec docked at lower bay to coal, while the Die Orr-Laubenheimer carried bananas and other cargo into port Tuesday. The Munson Line steamer from Havana to load returns, and the Oscar G. was towed to Gulf Dry Docks for extensive repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bile
Alma
Mobile
Alabama
Montgomery
Tuscaloosa
Kennebec
York
Galveston
Tex
Lower Bay
Mobile Company
Orr-Laubenheimer
Harbor
Munson
Havana
Cuba
Oscar G
Gulf Dry Docks
VESSELS IN PORT AND STEAMER LIST POSSIBLY FROM PORT DISTRICT
A fragmentary list shows vessels with nationalities including Norwegian Danish British American and Brazilian credits. Names include Viking Stusen Rio Pirahy Willpala Petwyn Karen M. A. Anchorn Pickles Kivadue Oscar G. Aim Corinthia Mariatia Pleasure Bay Apollo Daphne Beaver Harbor and several others. Also notes a river packet Oliviger Bruce and ports like Cuban Buenos Aires Fairhope and Alabama Tombigbee.
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Jiale
St. Francis St
Soard
Joachim
Bell
Bath
Liamiton
St. Mmanuel St
Conti St
N. Jackson Street
Spring Hill Avenue
St. Louis St
Church St
S. Broad
Alex Strouse
Pollock
N. Hamilton St
Marine
New Jersey Sts
Duggan & Taylor Realty Company
N. Royal St
Best Shoe Store
Government Street
Rapier Avenue
Southern Realty Company
Dauphin Street
West Side
Everett Second South
N. Hallett
Dauphine Street
S. Conception St
St. Anthony St
J. Williams
T. J. Smith
Albright & Wood Drug Store
Government
Marx Grocery & Produce Co
Dan
Shaw-Cain Electrical Co
Ed Cain
Katy
J. Howard Wilson
Mobile Light and Railroad Company
Wilson
Gulf Shingle Mfg. Co
P. O
Edison Phonograph
Pinkerson & Ribinton
Daupain ‘Tt
Morningstar's
Government Streets
C. M. Blalack
Indiana Avenue
P. OG
Imperial Pressing’ Club
St. Emanuel
W. J. Koral
Shaw Electrical CO
Dauphin St
Garry W. Shaw
W. W. Thompson
Savannah St
City of
Board of Commissioners
City
Wall Street Review
G. Britain
Continent
U. S
Chicago Livestock
Naval Stores
Farm Department
Stella
Holy Name Society
Marine News
Viking
Nor
Stusen
Rio Pirahy
Willpala
Amm
Eeeeeee Petwyn
Karen
M. A. Anchorn
Pickles
Kivadue
Oscar G.aim
Corinthia
Daniel Bailey
Pleasure Bay
Apollo
Daphne, Beaver
John Quill
Windward Island
Ollinger & Bruce Uarantine
Olinger & Bruce
Harbor Harbor
Ileronymus Docks
Ae Inger & Bruce Hip
D Bay “Steamers
Foot of
Dauphin
Municipal Docks
River Packet
Oliviger & Bruce
Pier
Cuban
Buenos Aires
Tombigbee River
Mobile Bark
Carolina
Perceler
Antilla
Bahamas Timber Co
Viator
Puerto Cortez
Hon
Chameleon Line
Nassau
M. P
Horace Turner & Co
Alexandrian
Stewart
Mobile Liners Inc
Mobile Coal Company
St. Joseph St Me
St. Joseph
Congress Street
Broad Street
Warren
Monroe Streets
Lucy Street
Lyons Park
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