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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1912
Page
11
New Orleans market reports cotton futures closing barely steady with a net decline of 16 to 18 points. Prices showed a weak tone from early day selling as estimates of Upland stock and week market conditions influenced trade.
The cotton market opened higher on strong Liverpool cables and crop concerns but turned nervous as selling emerged after a census report showing 729,926 bales for Sept 1, down from last year. Prices drifted and closed about 5 to 6 points lower with middling spots near 11.75 to 12.00.
Warm conditions prevailed with no rain in the Mobile area while Columbus and Okolona hit 98 degrees and Evergreen 83. The average across twelve stations showed a high of 94 with showers reported in the Savannah district and scattered showers in five other districts.
A telegram to Progressive national committeeman Leslie Combs from George W. Perkins hints at a Vermont plan by Progressives and Democrats to block the Republican governor. With no candidate winning a majority, the legislature could decide the governor, where Republicans are said to hold a majority. Perkins notes Progressives and Democrats potentially totaling 138, enough to prevent a Republican win.
Edward Sweeney a Flatbush business man and automobile enthusiast was in Caton avenue near East Fifteenth street when his car skidded and crashed into a tree. The crank shaft was driven partially through the side of the machine. Ropes lay in the street as spectators photographed the unusual accident.
Ben Cantella, 40, reported missing from 2122 Laurel Street, returned Saturday. He had left Tuesday morning for work at the gas company's plant and refused to reveal his whereabouts.
Last week's statement hinted at little gain and a lean Mexican situation, with copper and other metals showing scant movement. Canadian Pacific led a cautious rebound while Harvester and Louisville and Nashville posted modest changes. overall losses narrowed but little strength emerged in late trading as market activity cooled.
Market reports show corn and wheat movement with price shifts and futures activity. The Mobile County Board of Supervisors file reports include road inspections scheduled for September and a permit granted to Mobile Terminal Company to cross North Mobile streets.
A female leader has guided the New York women progressives in the suffrage cause. Her steady advocacy and public engagement have kept momentum for voting rights and women’s civic involvement.
Oscar 3. Strauss, NY philanthropist-statesman, unanimously nominated for governor by the Progres sive party at Syracuse after threats of a split. He served four presidents, incl. ambassador roles in Turkey, secretary of commerce and labor, and member of The Hague Permanent Court of Arbitration. He admires Colonel Roosevelt.
Honorable Thomas of Smith chancellor presiding over cases Alice Jones versus Algar B Jones for divorce and H S Templeton versus Lewis Hollinger with order of publication. Court adjourned to September 14.
A Saturday raid by an armed group of black men forced three deputies to release eleven prisoners charged with gaming. Two deputies were wounded as they were outnumbered ten to one. No posse had formed yet but a large following to pursue the group was expected.
Mobile County records list several U S Internal Revenue licenses issued in August 1912 to Cody Jr W D M L Mobile Frank Kuppersmith W M L Roby Brothers W L D Stallings M V R D M L and Tennessee Club R D M L Modile with dates spanning July 1 1912 to June 30 1913 and related notary certification by J B Mosley.
Madeline Force Astor wears a wide white mourning gown following the death of Col. John J. Astor. An accompanying photo shows Katharine Kaelraed as she appears in The Ne'er-Do-Well wearing the same fashion trend.
The Census Bureau’s first 1912 ginning report shows 729,926 bales ginned before Sept 1, with 6,134 round bales included. Last year 771,297 bales had been ginned by the same date. Regional totals and state-by-state figures for Alabama through South Carolina are listed with prior-year comparisons and round bale data.
A frightened horse pulling a Kramer Construction Company cart ran wild at Broadway and Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. Policeman Thomas Burke and three bystanders—Michael Maulin, Nicholas Capello, and Charles Ross—suffered head and body cuts but none were seriously hurt. They were treated at St Catharine's hospital and by Dr. Geigre.
Naval stores note from Savannah reports turpentine at 38 cents for the Rosinti firm and 6 60 for F and G, with the Turpentine firm listing 38c.
A historical advertisement extols the Clathe Truss or Clathe Automatic Massager claiming it can prevent rupture from protruding. It offers a 60 day trial and promises comfort, self adjustment, and non slip suction with a free book. Letter responses directed to Box 52 Cluthe Company, 125 East 23rd Street, New York City.
Marine matters note shippers should protect against 90 degree heat for short shipments in multiple directions. Tombigbee water levels are expected to stay steady over the next two days while the Alabama River continues a slow fall. Albert Ashenberger reports from the local desk.
Default on December 2 1911 under mortgage recorded in Mobile County Alabama leads to public sale by Matthew A Welch mortgagee. Sale to a cash bidder at 12 noon on September 23 1912 at the front courthouse door Mobile County. Property described as Lot 17 Block C Neety Place per Percy Hume survey recorded Deed Book 135 N 8 page 32. Proceeds go to mortgage debt and foreclosure costs. Gordon and Edington Attorneys.
Eleanor Brannon of New York is a leading figure in the woman suffrage movement and played a role in the Ohio campaign. She is the daughter of Lesene Ecie Era of the New York Sun and the daughter of the current head of New York City Hospitals.
Railway notices list latest deposit times for four trains including Montgomery Local and Mobile routes. L N N lines indicate morning and evening departures with specific times, Meridian and Bay connections noted.
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