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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1915
Page
5
Mobile Alabama September 7 1815 a crew liability notice states that neither the master nor owners nor consignee of the American ship Henry T Scott will be responsible for any debts contracted by her crew. H Paulsen master Van Heyningen Brig Co agents
A compact column notes that counter men, not farmers, frequently prosper by marrying widows, highlighting an unusual path to wealth within the era's social norms.
In Montgomery on September 8, Dr Yarbroughs bill to reform the state health department was defeated 60 to 16 in the house. The fight over amendments, including electing the health officer by people, faltered as medical resistance grew and public funds concerns dominated. Senator Hartwell’s county government bills were noted but unlikely to advance.
Mr Bonner seeks favorable action on amendments to an anti trust ban while facing opposition from a powerful capitol lobby. Senator Hartwell pushes to include Mobile in the Fite city manager bill, which after House changes excludes Mobile and Montgomery but includes Birmingham and smaller cities above 6000. Attorney James H Webb secured favorable finance committee action on Wilsons horticultural bill and seeks to raise funding from 5000 to at least 10000 for plant disease work.
The Czar takes supreme command of all land and sea forces amid war. He appoints the grand duke as viceroy of the Caucasus and commander of the Caucasian army to unify control on the southern front. The letter expresses gratitude for ongoing wartime labors.
Cotton arrivals at Mobile on Wednesday total 87 bales from multiple firms. Louisville and Nashville line adds 37 bales, Southern Railway 52 bales, and Alabama Tennessee and Northern line 21 bales with firms including F M Ladd Co Winston Jones Co Baker Lyons Co Planters Cotton Co R P Pope Lott Produce Co Touart Quinn and Bashinsky and Co.
The Pine Belt Rural Letter Carriers Association met in Evergreen with strong turnout and practical talks to boost service efficiency. New officers elected: Frank Skipper Georgiana president, A B Oakley Repton vice president, A J Beasley Owassa secretary treasurer. A delegate dinner followed, and the next convention will be in Georgiana February 22, 1916.
Public sale notices from 1915 announce foreclosure on multiple Mobile County Alabama parcels. Mary B. Prichard, transferee, will auction in front of Mobile County Court House on October 4 1915 at noon, including Lot 12 Square 6 in Tuttle Addition and adjacent Jefferson Street lots to satisfy the secured debt. Attorneys for the transferee Ervin and MaLeer.
Opponents of the recess committee finance and taxation bill failed to concur in the conference report delaying action. Senators Hill Lusk and Lausk attacked the measure from end to end and aimed to postpone until printed. Lusk found a weak spot in the report and routed several supportive senators. The dispute centered on allowing corporations to appeal franchise tax valuations to courts, with contention over extending the right to individuals for personal property assessments.
Notice to vessels announces a closure of the Louisville and Nashville drawbridge over Pearl River from after September 1 for about ten days. Vessels may use the Rigolets bridge passage during the closure. Marshall, L N R R Co, New Orleans, August 20, 1915.
London reports a raid by three Zeppelins over the eastern counties last night. Fifteen small homes were demolished or damaged. fires occurred but were put out. Total casualties reached 56 with 46 wounded and 10 killed, all civilians except one soldier seriously wounded.
Paris reports heavy cannonading along the front in France with bombardments reaching from Belgium to the Woevre district. German air raids on French towns and Allied aviators bombing Ostend are noted in the war office statement.
Three airships passed over Idrech in South Holland at 6 30 this morning from the east en route to the English coast. Another craft crossed a Amsterdam suburb, coming from the southwest and vanishing toward the east.
German army headquarters reports Wolkowysk seized in the Bieloviezh forest district after battles with Russian forces. The capture follows fighting in the northern sector of that region.
The first season point gain sparked by bullish reports lifted prices in New Orleans and New York as weekly weather and census data tempered gains. Spot cotton remained steady with steady or higher futures, while volatility drew on Texas crop estimates and interior demand reports.
Chicago cash grain and provision prices list quantities for wheat corn oats rye barley and hay with bids for No 2 red No 2 hard No 2 yellow No 3 white and standard oats plus timothy hay and alfalfa prices for pork lard ribs and related provisions.
Turpentine remains quiet at 361-2 cents with 746 casks received. Resin holds firm with 2 040 barrels received. Prices listed by grade show B D at 2.00, F at 3.00, G and H at 3.07 1 2 3.010, I at 3.10, K at 2.20, M at 4.10, N at 4.70, WG at 5.55, WW at 5.75.
The cotton seed oil market eased with spot prices from 5.85 to 6.15 and several futures contracts edging lower. Total sales recorded at 11,000, reflecting a softer session amid broad price declines.
New York September 8 reports early trading features manipulation of war shares with General Motors and Crucible Steel among leaders. Railways mixed. Bethlehem Steel and Crucible Steel gain while others falter. late session recovers on crop news. Cash grain prices listed for Wheat Corn and Oats in St Louis markets.
Late Tuesday evening Paul Bleavins, a Black helper in the Mobile and Ohio repair shops at Whistler, fell into a pit and was struck by a timber, breaking his neck. Coroner Dr. H. P. Hirshfield viewed the body.
The Land Island measure cleared the Senate by 22 to 11 and moves to the governor. Amendments touched Hartwell port bills and a local game law shifting the hunting season to October 1. Other actions include rural school fertilizer tax funding and utilities under the railroad commission push. Kilby voted no to a cigarette paper bill.
The article discusses the sinking of the Hesperian and the death of an American. It notes lack of conclusive evidence tying a submarine to the loss and mentions ongoing official reports about involved submarines, including the U-27’s loss and possible reactions from British submarine policy.
Treasure train from Halifax arrived in New York late last night with gold and securities valued at over 80 million dollars. The third and largest shipment from England, consigned to J. P. Morgan & Company, was escorted by a British cruiser and carried by forty armed men. The treasure originated in England and its value surpasses the two prior shipments.
The regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday night is postponed due to the New Year holiday. Notice of the rescheduled meeting will be given to members in due course.
Mobile and Ohio Railroad lands offered in Alabama and Mississippi. A 480 acre tract seven miles west of Chunchula in Mobile County described as pine land suitable for farming and stock, at 11.50 per acre. Additional tracts from 40 to 10,000 acres priced at 4.00 per acre and up. Address Geo. President, Ala Land and Development Co., N Royal St Mobile Alabama, Phone 967-J.
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