Cotton prices tumble as bears press market amid crop estimate
The article notes cotton stock shifts, pegging the crop at about 214,000 bales with a drop of a cent a pound. It blames Wall Street gamblers and urges growers to back the American Cotton Association to remove marketing from speculators. It mentions a White House labor conference and comments by Glen Plumb on railroads, plus a Nebraskan air-tank accident near Ord.
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President Wilson to Lead Labor Capital Treaty Conference
President Wilson schedules a conference on the economy with labor capital and agriculture from October 5 to 10 in Washington. He asks chambers of commerce agricultural groups and Samuel Gompers for delegate nominations then selects a combined list of about forty to forty five delegates. The trip also includes a tense campaign to urge ratification of the peace treaty with a long nationwide speaking tour beginning in Columbus, Ohio.
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Applicant Recommended by Entered the Service
A brief form indicates an applicant recommended by an official and entered into military service. The entry records the name James A Fort in Americus Georgia and notes the military history field.
Belgian King and Queen to Visit Washington for Talks
The Belgian royal couple will arrive in Washington around October to be hosted by President Wilson at the White House for three days. They will then tour the United States as part of a broader diplomatic visit.
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New Zealand Ratifies Peace Treaty With Germany Unanimously
Wellington reports the New Zealand Parliament unanimously ratified the peace treaty with Germany after labor party critics. Berlin denies a report that England France and Italy agreed with Germany to obtain raw materials and finished products only from the Entente trio.
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Gen Hooper in critical condition at Selma hospital
Selma Alabama September 3 The condition of General C W Hooper commander of the United Confederate Veterans was reported critical with little hope for recovery hospital authorities said today Hooper suffered a heart ailment and his family remained at his bedside as doctors pressed for a stabilization that would permit return to the veterans’ group headquarters for the annual gathering today authorities said Hooper 77 faced a long illness but his spirit remained unbroken officials said
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Peace bids rise as Bolsheviks face encirclement
Russian Bolsheviki propose peace negotiations after rout and encirclement. Anti-Bolshevik forces hold Kiev outskirts per Soviet wireless from Moscow. Admiral Kolchak evacuates Omsk and moves HQ to Irkutsk, per Associated Press dispatches from London.
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Renovators Work Delayed on Federal Building Project
Work on the federal building, awarded last spring to an eastern firm, is more than sixty days late. The contractor, citing labor shortages, seeks a time extension beyond the July 1 to September 1 window. Two men are presently on site in the post office lobby cleaning woodwork as crews prepare to refinish walls and improve overall condition.
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Col M'kenzie Hurt At Cordele Stump Blowing
Cordele September 3 Col M'kenzie was injured at a land clearing demonstration when a stump blown from an explosion struck his face. He suffered a broken nose several knocked out teeth and possible jaw fracture. He was taken home and seen by physicians.
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Cotton Market Local Spot and New York Futures Summary
The Cotton Market reports good middling at 28 1/2 cents. New York futures show Oct at 20.88 with Dec at 81.17 and 31.90 range. Prices include several figures such as 31.86 and 30.62 with tonnage indicators and an overall active futures session.
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121 Men Leave Souther Field to Texas Move
A unit of 121 enlisted men and one officer led by Lieut Gardener departed Souther Field at 2:17 PM bound for Texas. Most welcomed the transfer, anticipating action near the Mexican border while some remained at the fort. Col Rader reported about 60 recruits still at the fort to keep the camp operational.
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De Gama to resign as Brazilian ambassador
In official circles it is reported that Brazilian Ambassador De Gama will resign soon. Senor Xavier, the Brazilian minister to Great Britain, is expected to succeed him.
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Hitchcock Says Senate Must Not Weaken Treaty
Washington Sept Associated Press Senator Hitchcock accuses Knox and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee of seeking to alter the peace treaty. He argues reforms would doom the treaty, leave the United States isolated, and threaten the benefits Germany and its allies would gain from ratification. He warns of a rejection leading to a separate U.S. peace and warns that Britain France and Japan would not accept changes.
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