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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1916
Page
7
Prices moved higher in December and January cotton futures while spot cotton held at 16.15 middling. Liverpool reports steady futures and U.S. steel and rails led a broad market rally in New York trading with copper and other metals reaching strong levels. Hog, cattle and sheep markets in Chicago showed mixed movement with steady to firmer cattle and softer hogs.
In New Orleans on Sept 21 heavy selling gave way to gains as futures rebounded after early declines. Near months rose 32 to 3% points from lows and 22 to 25 points over yesterday, ending the day 15 to 16 points in positive territory. Spot cotton held at 15.50 middling with 2,290 bales sold.
Southern selling orders reappeared at the New York opening with a barely steady start after a small advance. New Orleans and the southwest were sellers while cables steadied and trade interests remained buyers amid reports of a bullish crop outlook and potential Chicago action.
Turpentine firm shows 433 4 c: no sales. Receipts 183 casks. Rosin firm: no sales. Receipts 837 barrels. Quote: B and D.
Joe Dingman of Webster City Iowa reports recurring liver trouble and pains in the side back and stomach. He tried Chamberlain's Tablets and after using half a bottle felt fine with no pain. Advertisements claim the medicine is obtainable everywhere.
Governor Henderson was the principal speaker at the Tri-State Merchants' Association meeting near Montgomery Alabama. A large barbecue at Picket Springs hosted the event with business sessions conducted at the springs.
In Lafayette Indiana on September 21 Charles F Hughes urged a strong national tariff to meet postwar European competition. He spoke of protecting American rights abroad and argued for loyalty to sustain progress and diffusion of property among all citizens. He said abuses should be corrected while moving forward.
National guardsmen and regulars totaling 26000 men in khaki paraded through El Paso and past a Fort Bliss reviewing stand. Major-General Charles M. Clement and Brigadier-General George Bell Jr led the event with units from multiple states. The display included 799 officers, 25911 men, 8000 animals, and 1000 vehicles.
British and New Zealand forces report advances capturing two trenches and about 100 prisoners south of the Thiaumont works and securing ground east of Fort Vaux and in Chapitre wood. Bad weather slows Somme operations and halts offensives on both banks of the river. An Argonne assault on Four de Paris failed to breach our positions.
On the Meuse right bank our forces conducted two operations at dusk one near Daumont securing several trench sections and taking over 100 prisoners including two officers. In Vaux Chapitre wood our line moved 100 yards forward and in Apremont forest a post repelled an enemy assault with hand grenades. A French airman yesterday downed a German plane near mountains north of Peronne.
Partisans of the admiral and the chancellor join the debate on submarine warfare and a break with the United States. By the Reichstag’s convening, ample material for a vigorous clash should be ready for the orators and for the chancellor’s anticipated speech on the general situation.
An official war office statement reports heavy Bulgarian losses after failed assaults near the Kai makealan peak and Borevnica region along the Brod river. Serbians pushed them back with bayonet fighting and some trench actions on the left wing.
Two vessels the schooner Edna V. Pickles and the steamer Cuban were set to depart Thursday with lumber loads for Cuban ports. Grace Harwood entered dry dock while Maryland began repairs. Munson line steamers Gulfaxe Bratyr Karen and Munalbro will load cargo in Mobile for Cuban destinations.
The fruit steamer Preston arrived recently with a banana cargo and sailed Wednesday afternoon to Tela Honduras carrying a mixed cargo.
The tug Aiken of the Aiken Tow boat and Barge Company based in Pensacola is in Ollinger and Bruce dry docks for repairs. Captain The Laken supervises the work on the vessel.
The Danish steamer Bryssell arrived Wednesday afternoon at the Munson line port and will load a cargo for immediate voyage to Cienfuegos, Cuba.
A telegram reports the tug Nimrod arriving at Sabine Texas with the schooner Three Marys in tow after departing Sunday afternoon.
Local notice reports Mobile Ship Channel Light No 10 relighted on the 15th after prior extinction. Galveston Entrance South Jetty Channel Galveston Gas Buoy 3 relighted on the 18th after being extinguished.
Paris Sept 21 General Pierre Gorges Deport appointed chief of the headquarters staff of the army at the ministry of war in place of General Jean Cesar Graziani who retired for health reasons General Duport began as a colonel at the outbreak of the war and quickly rose to command an army corps
Miss Annie Edminston 16 daughter of Mr and Mrs Edminston died at home in Quitman Mississippi at 9 30 pm Wednesday from tuberculosis Funeral will be from the family residence at 10 am tomorrow with burial in Quitman cemetery
A report notes a position reached at Hill 155 percent located three miles northeast of Pisoderi with tactical significance.
London dispatch reports no major changes on the Etruinn and Doiran fronts beyond routine artillery fire. The official notice notes stability in the Macedonian campaign as of today.
In the Romanian province of Dobrudja the Rumanians and Russians resist Teutonic attacks. The war office reports the defense remains firm in its fortified positions as the great battle continues.
Sofia reports Bulgarian successes in the Florina district on the Macedonian front. The official statement says Bulgarian cavalry helped repulse Entente forces with heavy losses, and lists captures including one officer and eleven Russian brigade men and 160 men from the 75th French regiment with two machine guns.
Notices announce the sale of estate real and personal property of H. Winchowski to pay debts, hearing set October 28, 1916, and a chancery order requiring Leslie Lancashire to plead by October 9, 1916 with weekly publication for four weeks in Mobile County.
Repairing building or repairing, yes. Call L F Leeper. Bell phone 1200. Estimates furnished. Sep 21 71.
In chancery court during the week Chancellor Thomas H. Smith presides over notices for non residents by order-book entry. Orders of publication issued in Jackson and Kelterborn matters with several divorces decreed. Petitions to remove disabilities of non age granted for John Graf and Arthur Kimball.
White Henry M. Smith and Ola Taylor obtained marriage licenses from the probate court on Thursday.
New York health report shows 26 new cases of infantile paralysis for the 24 hours ending 10 a.m. today, eight more than yesterday. There were six deaths, four fewer than yesterday.
The bureau issues moderate temperatures for 24 to 36 hour shipments north east and west. The Wombigbee River and branches will not change much over the next two days and the Alabama also remains steady.
Help wanted notices list barber trade training at Moler Barber College New Orleans La and government job opportunities with promises of pay and advancement. Also seeks reliable caretaker glazier and housemaid with contact addresses and names.
Lost cow branded J C on left rump and fresh in milk reported after a storm. Lost Mary Alice launch vessel about 36 feet painted green with 12 horsepower Wolverine engine. A red leather bank book and two Albright Wood trade books with blank checks lost. A belt buckle lost on Claiborne street near Monroe and W T Goubil’s store or on Dauphin street. Return items to respective contacts for rewards.
Display for government and lively pets at Albright and Woon Store with hours 9:20 to 9:31. Local audience invited to view the animals on exhibition.
Train timetables show departures from Louisville Nashville and New Orleans routes including southbound and local services. Details list departure times to New Orleans, Cincinnati, Pensacola, and Mobile with limited runs on Sundays and daily except Sundays notes.
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