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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1915
Page
5
For sale items include a New Underwood typewriter and oak stand for 75 dollars, a roll-top desk, second-hand talking machines, dressers, a Jersey cow, a runabout, and cabbage plants, with various contact details. Also notices about a Pearl River drawbridge closure, administration of Charles Gelbke, and guardianship settlement for Florence Roper.
The legislature debates a January special session to consider a county reform bill, with amendments removing smaller counties by population. Opposition comes from poorer counties fearing abolished offices and pay cuts. Prohibition forces push new taxes on misleading perfumes claimed to imitate liquor. Judge Samuel D. Weakley would need new temperance measures to regulate this issue.
In Montgomery on September 2, the Alabama Senate defeated the equal suffrage bill 21 to 10 on the fortieth legislative day. Senator Holmes had secured an indefinite leave of absence earlier, and cotton warehouse legislation consumed the remaining time.
In Montgomery Alabama a Davis bill to end the convict lease system faces a senate committee vote Friday morning after a Wednesday hearing. A sub committee plans a substitute bill proposing convict work in mines a 1 5 million bond and a three mill tax for counties to care for convicts to be approved by voters in a constitutional amendment. Senator Denson and allies vow to fight the Davis bill and block the substitute.
Washington reports indicate President Wilson may be renominated in 1916 with close allies drafting plans. Secretary Tumulty released a letter praising Democratic Wisconsin backing as unanimous at a mass meeting aimed at future campaign work. Kentucky Democrats also endorsed Wilson, though no formal White House comment followed.
Representative Kelley of Houston introduces a drastic prohibition bill. It makes it unlawful to ship spirituous vinous or malt liquors or any substitutes into Alabama and bans bringing a single drop on a person or in a grip. Violations are felonies punishable by life imprisonment.
New Orleans and New York cotton markets traded choppily as weather, storms and reports from mills influenced prices. New Orleans opened steady with mild gains, then rallied above yesterday on storm worries before slipping back. Futures in Liverpool and U.S. exchanges showed mixed activity, with gains for Crucible Steel and other industrials amid renewed buying and covers.
Listing of vessels in port with destinations and owners including Corinto Nor, Winona U Be, Nelson Am, Karen Nor, Albert D. Milla Br, Lag ull Am, Bulland Nor, Gledeak Nor, Elfreda, and more. Details show steamships, schooners, barks, motorbarks at Turner Terminals Gulf Dry Docks Henderson Docks and city wharf with destinations Progreso Mex Moragues Lumber Co Lapis Spain Crathens Progreso Havana and Porto Rico among others.
Four Black suspects were charged with murder in connection with the death of Dr. Mohr and a woman in Providence. Mrs. Mohr, described as diminutive and well dressed, appeared calm and sought custody of her husband’s property. Motives considered include jealousy and a desire to gain control of his estate. Bail was denied initially. hearings scheduled with Judge Brown.
William Sadler received a letter and telegram Wednesday from his brother Rerry Sadler who was thought lost in the August 15 hurricane off Port Aransas Texas aboard the dredge Pensacola. The dredge rode out the storm and is now in Galveston working on beached vessels.
Turpentine firm receipts 382. rosin receipts 1,004. Prices quoted: HB 2.95, D 3.33, E 3.06, 3.10, G H I 3.20, K 3.40, M 4.20, N 4.80, W 5.60, Ww 5.80. Georgia market notes from Savannah dated September 2.
Chicago receipts for hogs cattle and sheep are listed with price ranges and totals. Wheat corn oats rye timothy clover prices shown. Cotton receipts reported by rail lines with tallies. Wall Street review notes active speculation in wear shares led by General Motors and similar specialties.
Cardinal Gibbons handed President Wilson a message from Pope Benedict on European peace and discussed submarine issue progress with Secretary Lansing. The talks lasted about thirty minutes at the White House with Monsignor Wm. T. Russell present.
W Ortolph a German charged with entering government reservations to obtain national defense information was released from custody in Tallahassee. Charges dropped due to lack of evidence after his arrest three weeks earlier. He allegedly visited and sketched military and lighthouse reservations along the Florida coast as hearings were postponed.
The Rotary Club held an afternoon entertainment meeting at the Cawthon Hotel. A. P. Bush delivered the main talk on mobilizing Mobile’s citizens to send committees to the state legislature for needs in Mobile. A motion was made to notify officials of a resolution urging the New Orleans Mobile and Chicago Railroad to apply the name Mobile. The remainder of the meeting was devoted to literary topics.
Fire from unknown origin badly damaged an outhouse at the rear of the residence 112 Washington Avenue owned by M. J. Vickers and occupied by Columbus Franklin. An 8:22 AM alarm from box 31% reported a small blaze in the roof of the New Orleans Mobile and Chicago rail road shops. damage described as slight.
Brooklyn Nationals captain Jake Daubert is chosen by Flatbush Democrats to run for alderman. The district currently has a Republican representative.
A compact note highlights Stella's Counter Women show and its themes challenging norms. The piece notes performance context and audience expectations with a nod to contemporary arts discourse.
United States troops chase a group of Mexican raiders who burned a rail trestle fourteen miles north of Brownsville. Special trains rush to the scene as a Brownsville to San Benito auto party reports being fired upon by about 25 to 30 Mexicans. Colonel RB Bullard along the Rio Grande valley reports the area quiet aside from earlier gunfire aimed toward the boundary and an afternoon clash eleven miles north of Brownsville involving Troop C, Third Cavalry and the bandits.
Chicago detectives believe the murder of Reverend Edmund Kayser of Tolleston may have grown from foreclosure proceedings on property rather than his pro German activities. The case remains unsolved as inquiries continue.
Fire in downtown New Orleans destroyed two buildings and stock for Sherwin Williams Paint Co and McCray Refrigerator Co. Officials estimated damage at 75000 dollars after an explosion at the rear of the paint store.
Coleman charged with burglary held to city court under $500 bond by Judge Henry Chamberlain in Inferior Criminal Court. He allegedly entered Martin’s Prichard premises, taking multiple articles. Other cases: Bruce Leggett fined 61 with 30 days’ costs for concealed weapons. Robert Wigging fined 101 or 50 days on county road charge. Dennis Chatman fined 250 or 90 days for gun assault.
The Spanish schooner Inez arrived with pyrites from Huelva consigned to Van Heynigen & Co. The American schooner Abbie C. Stubbs and the Albert D. Mills moored in the stream after arrival. Steamers Neches, Viator, and others sailed or shifted during the morning, with several ships cleared for New Orleans, Belize, and Puerto Cortes.
Olfe Peterson of Riverton New Jersey a real estate promoter was held in Camden as a witness in the murder of his business associate Samuel Cord. Cord’s body was found in a gulley two miles from Laurel Springs. Prosecutor Kraft said he is convinced the real estate man killed Cord over a disputed business deal involving lumber and land in Virginia and Florida.
Mrs. Mary Jane Johansen 64 died Thursday morning after a several week illness at a local infirmary. She is survived by two sons Lum J and Robert Johansen a sister in law Mrs Charlotte Van five grandchildren and other relatives. The funeral will be held this afternoon from the residence at Wa and Delaware streets with interment in Magnolia cemetery.
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