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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1912
Page
9
In a river and marine brief, the report notes incidents involving the vessel Wayfarer and inspector actions. Moses H. Grennell is mentioned in connection with harbor or maritime matters. L. and N. Railway updates and stream conditions accompany the brief.
Port activity picks up as the Norwegian steamer Belize receives a heavy cargo of merchandise and lumber. No arrivals in port this morning, but large work crews load goods for a Friday morning departure.
Grace Drew stars as Alma in a Friday and Saturday engagement with a Saturday matinee. Night prices range from 25 to 150 cents and matinee from 25 to 190 cents. Seats are now selling.
The tug Echo, recently overhauled, will be placed in commission soon under Captain McLaughlin. It has towed barges between Mobile and Port Arthur, Texas, and works for the Texas Oil Company. The Claude undergoes overhaul with a new house, awaiting commissioning. Aurora Munson line ship arrived to load general cargo for Cuban ports.
Recorder Hale this morning assessed a fine of 350 or ninety days in jail against Eugene F. Touart arrested as a habitual drunkard. Touart has been a frequent figure in the recorder's court. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is praised by H. W. Hendrickson of Ohio Falls Indiana as best for coughs colds and croap and a top seller for dealers.
Personal G. W. Lloyd, superintendent of the Western Union Telegraph Company based in Atlanta, Ga., is in the city for a several days stay.
In Atlanta on September 19 the cradle that held Mittie Bulloch, mother of Colonel Roosevelt, will be shown to the Progressive candidate. Found near Roswell, the crib bears the inscription Made by Denney Centery for James Bulloch March 15 1835. Co W McClure of Atlanta obtained the bed with Mammy Grace’s affidavit confirming its use by Mrs Roosevelt as a baby.
Cotton futures opened steady in New Orleans with slight declines on first calls as buyers and merchants placed setting orders. Weather reports showed light showers and mild belt temperatures while New York prices eased before midday, then firmed, with spot cotton steady and futures ending near earlier levels.
Chicago futures faltered as weak overseas cables dampened wheat and corn, with oats easing on broad cereal weakness. Provisions rallied as hogs supported pork and lard, while futures for wheat and corn showed small declines and grain prices fluctuated through the session.
London stock market reports a steady start with light early trading and prices down from yesterday's New York close by fractions. By noon the list moved irregularly, but Wall Street support later helped firm the close.
The Mo bile cotton district reports one station with no rain in the last 24 hours ending 8 am. Tuscaloosa had 1.25 inches, Mobile just under an inch. Temperatures ranged from 63 to 93 with cooler conditions than yesterday and showers in most districts except three.
The New York market opened with slight strength as most active issues moved higher, though Canadian Pacific and St. Paul fell. Money and politics remained key market drivers with cash shortages at the center adding pressure to dealings.
Requests from Price Williams Jr. and C L Strange urge State Highway Engineer W S Keller to come to Mobile at once to resolve a muddle in the Board of Revenue over road construction. Keller wiring for arrival Saturday to address strained Gulf City situation.
Eugene W. Chafin the Prohibition candidate for president denounces Theodore Roosevelt in Wilmington addressing rumors of joining Roosevelt. He claims Roosevelt supports good and bad policies and mocks his stance on liquor showing skepticism about his reform claims.
J B Gaston secretary of the Fairhope single tax colony sends a note to The Mobile Item correcting misprints about the Monday mayoral election. He states Pilcher led the citizens mass meeting, Johnson is a Socialist single taxer and officer, and the campaign was harmonious with four of five school board members being single taxers.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's ointment as valuable for lame back sore muscles sprains and rheumatic pains. It claims the product is for sale by all dealers and urges immediate purchase.
In Lexington twenty thousand people joined a state wide Democratic rally and barbecue with speakers including Champ Clark and Senators Gore and Wern. Special trains brought crowds from across Kentucky to Woodland Park where up to 199,000 attendees heard various speakers in a multi knot parade.
Former Representative Hughes of Patterson will oppose former Senator Smith Jr. for the U S Senate nomination at the New Jersey primaries on September 24. A Democratic arbitration committee led by McAdoo and O’Gorman decided that one candidate should withdraw, and Judge Westcott chose to retire.
Information received by Mahogany Li Company reports the schooner Hencken stranded on the beach at Cape San Blas during the storm. The vessel, en route from Porto Rocan to Pensacola, lies in four to five feet of water and is believed resting ashore.
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