The Fifth String Masterpiece in Two Rells and a Stile
A short literary notice announces a one day display titled The Fifth String with two rells and a stile. The item appears as a playful or artistic piece labeled A, captioned Act.
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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1913
Page
11
A short literary notice announces a one day display titled The Fifth String with two rells and a stile. The item appears as a playful or artistic piece labeled A, captioned Act.
In Shreveport Louisiana rainfall reached 6.77 inches by noon, renewing fears for cotton as many seeds sprout in bolls. Conservative estimates say about a quarter of the seed was damaged by earlier rains this month.
National League action reports Philadelphia defeating Boston in the first game. The box shows runners and hits with pitchers Rixey sparking the win and Diskson Perdue and Rariden contributing for the Phillies with strong relief from DPooin.
Interior renovation begins Friday with full remodel planned and daily rehearsals. Manager Huntly says the Huntley Stock Company will bring top stock productions to Mobile, including Wilmott Williams joining the cast alongside Rogers Barker. The theatre opens Monday matinee with The Lion and the Mouse.
Liverpool reports a quiet spot market with prices easing from Middling to Good Ordinary. Sales reach 7,000 bales, including 5,400 American, with futures for September through August unsettled at various nearby and distant spreads.
Bandits hijack the AGS Fast Express from sleepers as the train departs. The thief at the throttle speeds through station after station until Englewood. conductor Locking doors and hiding valuables during the escape. Messenger L Pool, mayor of Cuba Alabama, says he did not suspect two boys were bandits.
Two clues found in the night raid on the Alabama and Great Southern express. Fire built from railroad car planking and whiskey bottles found near the wreck. Deputy Sheriff S E Bonner of Birmingham killed accidentally by Deputy W J Cope of Montgomery as a gun discharged while drawn from a pile of rifles. Deputy John Nelson of Birmingham grazed by a bullet.
At Bibbville Siding near Woodstock Alabama the Alabama Great Southern train No 7 was held up at midnight. Robbers fired on mail and express cars. three clerks narrowly escaped. Two dynamite charges opened the safe and the robbers drove the engine several miles before escape. Express Messenger Kelly was knocked down but unhurt. losses in mail portion were light.
James Bonner, a Birmingham deputy sheriff, was shot and instantly killed near Cottondale by a Montgomery deputy who mistook him for a train robber during the night. A large law enforcement effort, including sheriffs, police, detectives, and deputies, hunts the robbers who last night robbed Alabama Great Southern train No. 7, with a bloodhound dispatch and reports of a registered mail pouch and cash stolen from mail and express cars.
Meridian Alabama and Great Southern train was held up near Cottondale Alabama early morning. The engine ran wild after exhaust began and stopped at Englewood where bandits fled with two sacks of money. Express safe attacked with dynamite. no injuries reported.
A Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles dissolves gravel and diabetes and rheumatic back ailments. Regulates bladder trouble and other irregularities of the kidneys for men and women. Sent by mail for $1.60 with one small bottle lasting about two months and usually curing. Alabama tes-
Testimony details donor intent in Sulzer larceny case with Judge Cullen upholding admissibility. Witnesses describe money use for campaign costs or personal expenses, while Colwell stock purchases and contributions by Morgenthau and others are scrutinized.
A small craft warning was issued by the local weather bureau Friday morning and updated the next afternoon. The advisory states the disturbance remains near the Texas coast with moderate energy, signed Marvin.
New Orleans reports cotton futures up 8 to 5 points at open on good demand and favorable telegrams about futures legislation. Heavy rains in Texas Oklahoma and Louisiana sparked buying, with more rain and lower temperatures forecast. By noon gains narrowed and the market ended barely steady up 20 to 26 points for the day.
New York September 26 First prices of stocks today were mixed with gains and losses. Union Pacific rose to 160 1/2 while other leaders fell. market steadied after a volatile morning as heavy absorption of Union Pacific supported a broader uptick.
A Sutton Bros. ad touts LIV-VER-LAX as an easier way to ease constipation. It markets LIV-VER-LAX as a purely vegetable remedy available at Sutton Bros. with a bold call to buy now.
The Norwegian steamer Viator arrives with 14 000 bananas from Ceiba. The Mexican steamer San Cristobal from the Mexican coast sails for repairs. The British steamer Tronto departs New Orleans for Rotterdam. The Alma carries cotton, naval stores, staves, and other goods up the Alabama river. Quarantine arrivals include the British schooner Conrad 8 from Buenos Aires. Other ships reported: Northumbria bound for Buenos Aires. W. H. Harrison, marine diver, returns from Knoxville with praised caulking work. Vessel entries list several ships and destinations including Tampico, Galveston, Havana, and Rio de Janeiro.
Trading on September 26 sees early weakness from bad southwest weather, then a rebound as December contracts rise to 13.65. Trading later turns active with prices near last night close, but selling remains light amid nervousness from legislative uncertainty. Southern analysts estimate ginning through Sept 26 at 3,017,597 bales.
Turpentine firms report sales of 276 casks with 916 casks received. rosin sales none with 2,307 barrels received. Quotes list grades B through WW with prices ranging from 3.64 to 6.15 dollars.
The old building at the northwest corner of Government and Royal Streets will be demolished for a modern structure. One store will face Royal Street and three will be on Government Street for rent, with plans and lease discussions offered to prospective tenants.
A fragmented rent list showing multiple properties with addresses in Franklin Dauphin and nearby streets. It lists 2 story frames and brick structures with rents around 400 dollars and above, noting locations such as Georgia Ave Hamilton Texas St Spring Hill and New St Francis Hallett. For complete list apply to the office.
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