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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1913
Page
7
Miller & Co reports Athens as Georgia’s second largest inland cotton market and sixth in the world with Spot Market activity described as steady. Prices from New York and Liverpool cited while daily interior receipts show varied totals. a noon cotton letter notes market steadiness then hedge selling and renewed buying as weather remains favorable for demand.
The report notes bear sentiment across cotton futures with a cautious outlook for December around 12.40 as supply pressures mount. Weather maps show fair to warm conditions in the belt with rainfall limited, while Liverpool wheat opens lower and London prices shift. Multiple brokers forecast mixed moves. traders expect potential rallies but remain wary as stocks appear oversold and liquidation persists.
Chicago DL Oct Means to session the number of accidents to employes and passengers is the chief subject for discussion at the tenth annual convention of the American Association of Railway Surgeons. The three day session at the Hotel Sherman will also cover car sickness causes and cures, the attendant surgeon's relation to evidence in personal injury claims, and the role of the surgeon in preventing damage claims.
The Pennsylvania Board of Pardons heard arguments on Kate Edwards’s petition for clemency. Edwards, convicted in 1902 of murdering her husband, has been jailed in Berks County since then, with reports noting long imprisonment and renewed appeals.
Eastern Time schedule lists trains No 60 at 7 20 a m No 51 at 9 16 a No 52 at 9 45 a m No 53 at 1 25 p m No 54 at 4 05 p m No 55 at 9 00 p m Trains 60 and 55 run solid between Athens and Augusta.
W F Dorsey declares candidacy for mayor of Athens in the democratic primary. Vincent Mathews runs for alderman of the Second ward, subject to the primary action.
The notice concerns the alderman election for the Third ward subject to the action of H. P. Hinton. It informs voters of the pending official action and requests attention to subsequent announcements regarding candidacy and deadlines.
W F Dobrs formally offers candidacy in the Democratic primary from Athens Third Ward subject to party action. The statement marks a local bid and aligns with party procedures.
Hugh H Gordon announces his bid for re election to the office of alderman in the Fourth ward subject to the democratic primary. The notice invites readers to advertise their wants.
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