Georgia News Items In Brief
William Hicks seeks his mother in a nationwide search with Atlanta police, but no clues link to a Detroit woman who once lived in Atlanta. Judge R. C. Bell spent 3,933 on his campaign for the state court of appeals, with Bell claiming sole contribution. Refunds of entrance fees were issued to late-candidate widows, totaling 150 each. A $300,000 Brunswick to St. Johns St. Simons highway estimate was issued, with a bid invitation within a month. Representative Wright is nominated to the national house for the fourth time. No mill shutdowns yet despite low Chattahoochee levels, but curtailment possible. Savannah marks half-mast for Senator Watson. Smyrna relief funds targeted, local Greek group contributing 500. Cordele fire destroys a planing mill and seven carloads of lumber, estimated at 80,000 dollars.
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Fr & Fe
Stock Market Rundown Amid Broad Declines In Early Trading
New York stocks opened lower and continued to slide in the first half hour with Gulf states steel among the hardest hit. Crucible steel and several notable issues fell, while a brisk late buying surge briefly offset losses before a heavy close. Foreign exchange rates reflected market uncertainty tied to near eastern events and loan expectations.
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Gulf States Steel War
Wheat and live stock markets in Chicago trade update
Warlike tensions near the Dardanelles lifted wheat prices modestly while corn and oats firmed. Cash wheat No 3 red moved around 107 to 108 1 2 cents, corn 63 to 63 1 8, oats 41 1 4 to 40 3 4, rye 70, and hay weaker. Beef steers scarce and strong, hogs and lambs mixed with price declines in lighter grades and firmer value for primes.
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Dardanelles
New York Stock Markets and Bond Quotes
New York stocks bar silver at 69 percent and Mexican dollars at 53. Liberty bonds closed with 348 1/14 for first fours and 4s, second 4s at 100, third 4 at 100.02, Victory bonds at 100.20 for 4th 4 Ida, 100.64 for Victory 4 3-48 unwi ll ed, and 100.36 for Victory 4 1-4 called.
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Liberty Bonds
Liberty — Bonds
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Local Cotton Markets Show Little Change on Tuesday
New York and New Orleans cotton markets opened steady with declines and gains across near and far months. October notices pressured prices but rumors of prompt stoppage aided a rally. December hovered around 21.2 cents while October slipped toward 20.70. Liverpool futures remained steady as spot markets in New Orleans and New York showed mixed results amid volatile private crop reports and weekly notices.
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Liverpool
Cules
New Orleans
Georgia Mourns Senator Watson as Hardwick Considers Appointment
Georgia reels from the death of Senator Tom Watson. Governor Hardwick will appoint a temporary successor and call a special election at the next regular state election. William C. Vereen of Moultrie is floated as the favored pick, with Macon convention to decide on a long term candidate.
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Toga
Watson
Hoke Smith
Washington
Hardwick
William C. Vereen
Moultrie
W. J. Vereen
Democratic ‘Executive Committee
Kimball House
Macon
John ~ Lindsey
Market Highlights and Prices From Chicago and Navy Notes
Chicago markets report butter holding steady yet prices firm for potatoes and sweet varieties with mixed receipts. Naval notes from Savannah show turpentine and resin sales firm with strong stock totals. New York money markets ease with prime commercial paper mixed. Poultry markets in New York show weak live demand, with Western chicks and turkeys priced modestly higher.
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Candidates Get Refund Checks
In Atlanta Georgia the state subcommittee approved refunds to Democratic primary candidates, paying half their entrance fees after expenses of the primary and conventions. The subcommittee also provided funds for the State convention to be held in Macon on October 4. The refunds, unusual after several years with no refunds, followed settlement of all primary expenses. E W Jordan of Sandersville is secretary of the state committee.
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Banner Herald
Atlanta
Macon
E. W. Jordan
Sandersville
Gainesville-Midland Railway Schedule No 2 and connections
Daily Gainesville service includes No 2 at 7:45 a m and No 12 (Sun excluded) at 10:45 a m. No 1 and No 11 serve Gainesville with arrivals at 6:20 p m and 10:10 a m respectively. Georgia Railroad run from Union Depot toward Union Point and Augusta with 1880 timetable notes.
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Augusta
Georgia Convention to Decide Nominating Path for Governor Race
Rumors swirl about a split among factions over holding a primary around October 25 or letting the convention act. The anti-Hardwick and pro-Watson camps contend, while the current state executive committee tilts toward Hardwick and toward Watson due to past support. The Macon convention, set for October 4, looms as a pivotal, potentially contentious event after Senator Watson’s interment in Thomson.
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Macon
Georgia
Colored training school does well in Athens
The Athens High and Industrial School under Principal S. F. Harris enrolls 112 students in its third week. Courses in brick masonry carpentry plastering nursing cooking and dressmaking run Tuesday and Thursday nights with gradually decreasing registration. Former students receive certificates and move to Philadelphia Chicago and other eastern and western points. The faculty includes Dr Haynes Beasley Samuelis Emmy Anderson Hervy Banks and G B Wilson with Harris inviting visits.
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Harris
Philadelphia
Chicago
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Beasle Samuelis
Emmy Anderson
H. Hervey
G. B .Wilson
Brickmasonry
Dirt Guessing Contest Sparks Local Interest
The Dirt Guessing contest at Scott's Hardware Store drew a crowd as participants deposited cards for a weight guess of the rug. Several men wagered on the weight once the dirt was placed in the bowl, with the outcome still open as Mr. Driscall and county health official Dr. J. C. Applewhite oversee proceedings.
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Driscall
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Dirt Guessing Contest at Athens Railway Electric Co
Dr Applewhite joins as official sales manager for a Dirt Guessing Contest at Scotts Hardware Store. The event weighs dirt for a prize, with invitations extended and local industry concerns noted about bobbed hair trends affecting coal and comb hairbin centers in Lcorfminster.
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Hlectric Co
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