Belize Vessel Brings Bananas to Mobile Harbor
The Norwegian steamer Belize of the Ord Laubenheimer line arrived from Livingstone and Puerto Barrios with bananas and tropical fruit. It berthed at Mobile and Ohio docks to discharge and will sail Friday at 10 o clock for the same ports. The Gypsum Express and Tofa also sailed with lumber, while the Ravn, active in fruit trade, shifts to load crossties at Hierohymis docks.
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Belize
Ord Laubenheimer Line
Livingstone
Puerto
Cuban
Scott
Tofa
Gordon
San Juan
Porto Rico
Ravn
Mobile
Tropics
Hierohymis
Deaths And Funerals William Gibbson Seaman
The remains of William Gibbson, a young British seaman, were laid to rest Monday in Magnolia cemetery. The funeral from Roche & Burke undertakers drew a large crowd. Rev. Reginald A. Pearce and Rev. Artheas Kielland conducted services. He leaves relatives in Liverpool.
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William Gibbson
Magnolia
Olaf
Roche & Burke
Reginald A. Pearce
Bethel
Artheas Kielland
Liverpool
Death of John L. Hotchkin at 78 in Mobile
John L. Hotchkin age 78 native of New York died Monday afternoon at 6 o clock at his home 221 O14 Shel oud after a brief illness. He came to Mobile seven years ago and made many friends. Survived by son Robert Hotchkin of San Francisco a daughter Miss Harriet Hotchkin a brother F B Hotchkin and other relatives.
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John L. Hotchkin
New York
Mobile
Robert Hotchkin
San Francisco
Harriet Hotchkin
Mrs Magdalene Potter Dies After Lingering Illness
After an illness of lingering nature Mrs Magdalene Potter wife of Pleasant H Potter a well known conductor on the New Orleans and Mobile division of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad died Tuesday at her home southeast corner of Government and no streets She was a native of the city and is survived by her son Henry Potter a sister Mrs F E Daniels and other relatives She was a member of St Johns Episcopal church.
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Magdalene Potter
Pleasant H. Potter
New Orleans and Mobile
Louiéville and Nashville Railroad
Government
Henry Potter
FE. Daniels
St. John's Episcopal Church
Atlantic Fleet Largest in the Atlantic, Report Says
Washington reports the Atlantic fleet is the largest, surpassing the German fleet in numbers and power. The article notes comparisons of ships and guns, with emphasis on strength and mobilization in the North Atlantic theater.
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Washington
Atlantic
River level forecast for Alabama rivers shows slight changes
Local forecaster Albert Ashenberger from the Weather Bureau reports the Black Warrior and upper Tombigbee will rise slightly for the next two days while the Lower Tombigbee continues to rise. The Alabama River at Montgomery will fall tonight and likely Wednesday, with Selma seeing a rise in the next 12 to 24 hours followed by a fall.
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Alabama River
Montgomery
Selm
Albert Ashenberger
Weather Bureau
Alabama
Selma
Shippers Forecast Warns of Extreme Heat for Shipments
The forecast warns protect against 90 degrees for 36 hours for shipments north and east and 92 degrees west. River forecasts indicate rising levels in the Tombigbee and a continued rise at Selma over the next two days.
Two Gun Men Roamed City Untouched by Fear
Ex Judge Charles G F Wable defending four gunmen under arrest asserts that Gyp the Blood and Lefty Louie were not hiding. He says the pair walked New York streets daily for six weeks and even attended Mardi Gras at Coney Island where they mingled with police and considered surrender.
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New York
Gyp the
Lefty
Louie
Coney Island
Charles G. F. Wable
James A Carney Brings Largest Baldwin Yam Cargo
The James A Carney steamship from the Eastern shore delivered over 250 sacks of Baldwin county yams, marking the season’s largest cargo to date.
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James A. Carney
Baldwin County
Bay Fish and Oyster Company Opens in Mobile
The Bay Fish and Oyster Company launches at Water and Church streets in Mobile. Gus Shafer and Ed Russell head the new firm, bringing long experience with local fish houses and promising full supply of fresh and saltwater fish, oysters, shrimp, crabs, and more with prompt delivery.
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Bay Fish and Oyster Company
Water and
Church Streets
Mobile
Gus Shafer
Mobile Fish and Oyster Company
Ed Russell
Florida Fish Company
New World Record for Aero Altitude in France
LeGagnes in Villacoublay reports a new world altitude record for aviation. The prior record holder Roland Garros reached 16 240 feet at Hougate, France on September 6.
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Villacoublay
France
LeGagnes
Roland G. Garros
Houigate
Weather summary for Mobile cotton region shows light rain
The Cotton Region Bulletin reports light rainfall in the Mobile district with Demopolis at one fifth inch as the latest reading. Temperatures ranged from a high of 89 to a low of 68 with trending cooler than normal in Oklahoma and near or above normal elsewhere. Showers occurred at several stations across Houston and six other districts.
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Demopolis
Montgomeery
Americas
Mobile
Oklahoma
Houston
Wall
American securities rise mildly at London open
London stocks opened steady and fractionally higher as Canadian Pacific led early gains. By noon New York buying supported the market and helped maintain the improvement for a steadier close.
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London
New York
Cotton futures close steady amid mixed reaction
The market held steady after a cautious session with slight advances in early trading and subsequent losses. Spot prices showed middling around 11. to 12. while futures ranges reflected modest curtailments and pressure from private crop estimates and selling by some institutions.
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Bremen
Cockay
Sareed
New York
Wty
Uplands
Gulf
Wall Street Opens Higher With Pacific, Reading Leads
Prices moved upward at the opening of today s stock market with Canadian Pacific gaining over a point and Reading, the Har a and Hill issues, China Copper and Atlantic Coast Line among leaders. Industrials lagged but steel and copper retained gains as Westinghouse declined after a dividend notice. Call money opened at 5 percent, bonds steady, and overall activity remained dull with a firmer tone in the first hour.
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New York
Canadian Pacific
Reading
Atlantic Coast Line
Westinghouse
Xomarcay
Pittsburg Coal
Can Pacific
Union, Pacific and Steel
Home ownership featured in Weekly Building Page
The Building Page offers valuable suggestions for readers toward owning a home with guidance appearing in the weekly Wednesday and Sunday sections.
Notable Evergreen Visitor Heads to French Lick Springs
W P Chapman of Evergreen Alabama visits the city for pleasure and business. Mrs Howard Douglas travels from Melitosh to see Mr Douglas. Chicago visitors include Mr and Mrs ee. C B Hervey and Judith Quarles plan two weeks at French Lick Springs Indiana with a Cincinnati stop. J S Dixelle of Monroe County comes from Moorville on business. J T Wilson Lee Wilson and Minnie Wilson of Tensaw others in town. D M Alaman and wife and M U Hinman of Bay Minette arrive. John C Foster and family visit from Birmingham. Tom Stevens, a Mobile leader, expected back from French Lick soon.
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Howard Douglas
Meliitosh
Als
Mr. Douglass
Douglas
John C. Foster
Birmingham
City
Waiters and Cooks Plan General Strike in City
New York reports a general strike of waiters and cooks planned by the International Hotel Workers Union to paralyze top restaurants and hotels at the start of the winter season. Local officials say election night has been chosen as the strike’s psychological moment.
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New York
International Hotel Workers’ Union
J. L. Clay Re elected Mayor of Central City
Selma Ala September 17 The municipal election held Monday was very quiet with under 600 total ballots cast across five polling places. J L Clay was re elected mayor along with H H Stewart city clerk W E Callen tax collector and G E Cothran market clerk.
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Selma
Ala
J. L. Clay
H. H. Stewart
W. E. Callen
G. E. Cothran
Cameron Dam Defenders Free Except Father
In Eau Claire Wisconsin on September 16 1906 the circuit court dismissed charges against Hattie Dietz Clarence Dietz Leslie Dietz and Elmyra Dietz wife and children of Cameron Dam defender. The assault with intent to kill charge involving John Rogich was dropped because Rogich is living in Australia. Elmyra was 16 Leslie 17 and Clarence 19 at the time.
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Eau Claire
Wis
Hattie
Clarence
Leslie
Elmyra Dietz
Cameron Dam
Williams
Sawyer County
John Rogich
Australia
Hattie Dietz
John Dietz
Elmyra
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Porto Rico Pinto
Gyp
FIRM
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Cotton Region Bulletin
London Stock Market
Wall Street, Review
W. P. Chapman
Evergreen
Mrs. Eee
Chicago
J. S. Dixelle
Monroe County
Mooroeville
Mubiness
J.T. Wilson
Lee Wilson
Minnie Wilson
Tensaw, Ala
D. M. Alaman
M. U. Hinman
Bay Minette, Aln
Tom Stevens
French Lick Springs
Central City
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Gordon Smith
Louisville
N. Association of Master Bakers of America
Rock of Gibraltar
Mobile, Ala
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N. Y
White Plains
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Torney
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Lichtbach Bros
COR
Commerce & Dauphin Sts
New York Salvage Co
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