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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1916

Page

12

Macon Hospital Board Rejects Bids for New City Hospital

Macon Ga April 7 Special The board of hospital commissioners rejected all bids for the construction of Macon's new city hospital and asks the mayor and council for an extra 100000 bond. The lowest bid was 135000 not including equipment or nurses home at Ballard school. Only 100900 of 150000 bond exists. 61000 spent on debt and property. If approved, action within sixty days.

Macon Board of Hospital Commissioners New City Hospital Ballard

Disposition of Surplus Beer Puzzles Americus Dealers

Americus Georgia April near beer sellers worry over the new prohibition law restricting shipping after May 1. Attorneys say only stock allowed by law may remain on hand, leaving dealers unsure how much to stock for rust sales as railroads will ship only under statute.

Americus Beer Americus Clef Walker John A. Webb Sumter County

Rome to Run October Fair

Rome will hold a fair next October as a local association reported at its meeting. Subscriptions total about 20000 dollars with committees formed to buy land, build grandstands, exits, and buildings near the city. Ground costs run about 10900 dollars and a premium list and full-time secretary are to be arranged in the coming months.

Taerclad Rome

Funds Sought for Negro Hospital and Colored Charity

The Charitable Hospital Association plans a fundraiser at the Congregational Church to raise 300 for establishing a hospital and clinic for colored people. Acasa Sweeney and Rev D W will speak at 3 o clock tomorrow. the public is urged to attend and donate.

Caf & Hospital For Colored People Man Charitable Hospital Association Acasa Sweeney Congregational Church Joan. Hay Rev D. Www Ancon Murrhouss College White Andolor Everstudy

Seeing Georgia movie pleases Vidalia folks

Vidalia Ga August 7 — Specials say one of the most appreciative crowds witnessed the Georgia motion picture show at Vidalia. The feature film was packed from 2 o clock in the afternoon until dark with farmers from the country attending, many seeing a motion picture exhibition for the first time.

Vidatia Coorzia Vidalia Neuse Belock St

Judge Holden Chosen Memorial Day Orator at Athens VA

In Athens Virginia on April 7 an announcement says Judge Erace Mo Hotdes, former Justice of the Supreme Court of Fnis state, will be the Memorial Day orator on April 25. Confederate veterans and Children of the Confederacy will participate, and a dinner will be served by the local daughters.

Athens Erace Mo Hotdes Superme Court Fnis

Atlanta Man to Head GA Division T P A

Savannah Ga April 7 The Georgia Division T P A today elected JO Rarsisad of Atlanta president and Albert Rhrlich of Savannah secretary The convention supported Savannah hosting the national T P A convention in TH1T and will invite the national body at the next meeting.

Savannah Georgia T Pal JO. Rarsisad Atlanta Albert Rhrlich

Aged Lady Cremated as Son's Home Burns

Willacooches Georgia April special dispatch reports Lonnie Austin of Aldpaha home destroyed by fire early morning. His aged mother Mrs Fannie Austin sleeping with him died in the flames. Austin, a widower, had lost his wife about three years ago.

Willacooches Lonnie Austin Aldpaha Fannie Austin Austin

Savannah Man Fined for Illegal Voting in Primary

In Savannah Chat ham county municipal court F L George was convicted of voting illegally in the last democratic primary and fined 250 dollars with an alternative of six months on the chain gang. It is the first such conviction in Savannah in several years.

Savannah F. L. George Chatham County

Edith Wharton Receives Legion of Honor

Pang April 7. The French government has conferred the Legion of Honor on Mrs. Edith Wharton for her relief work on behalf of French war sufferers.

Legion OF Honor Edith Wharton Pang

Bradstreets Review On Business Situation In April

Bradstreets’ review notes rapid business activity across sectors including trade industry mining railroading and shipping. A renewed surge is expected as tea-cloned harbors open to navigation and roads improve. drawbacks are temporary cold weather and bad roads. Weekly bank clearings reach 4 444 820 000 with production strains from sold up units.

New York Bradstreets Morrow Tims

Cotton Seed Oil Market Slumps Amid Weak Support

New York April 7 sales in western markets show weak technical position and little outside support. Final prices reflect a loss of 3 to 10 points with 12,000 barrels traded. Futures and spot quotes across April to November show modest fluctuations amid subdued demand in Savannah and Liverpool market reports.

New York

Cotton Movement Reports Mixed U S Cotton Prices Across Markets

The report surveys cotton movement and futures from Atlanta to Charleston and beyond, noting middling prices around 11.75 to 12.80 with varied receipts and exports. Major hubs include New Orleans, Galveston, Mobile, Havana, Wilmington, Philadelphia, and Memphis, with weekly totals showing shipments and stocks across regions.

Liverpool Heceipes Buturen New Orleans Galveston Bae Havannah Walon Charleston Teck Wilmington Xporta Ator Nortolle Baltimore Weccipia Boston I Vhtladelpida Midaling St. Louis Porta Oriaans Veaton Banc Oblie Savannah Ae Fenrinaton Norfaike Haltimore Jase Boston i Philaelphia Liss Brunawlei Us Newport New Houston Memphis Little Rock

Cotton Market Opens Steady Then Weakens on Bearish Pressure

Foreign politics and new crop prospects dampen trading as July cotton falls to 11.97 and closes lower by 9 to 12 points. Reports cite nervousness over international affairs, New Orleans weakness, and larger Texas acreage claims. Overnight spot cotton steadies near 700, with exports and Liverpool room noted. later taxes and futures slide amid harvest concerns and rising demand.

New York Liverpool New Orleans Getober Roaldoft Ntl Polat Texas Ue Iowest

Atlanta Provisions and Commodities Market Update

Corrected price listings for cattle, beef cattle, groceries, flour and grain. Includes Atlanta market quotations for cattle weights from 100 to 800 pounds, various beef product prices, grocer item prices, flour and meal options, and general market tone noting strong demand and higher activity. Also lists New York and Chicago price movements for dairy and poultry with brief regional notes.

Atlanta Weer Tae Witte Fov! Co Catia Aroug

Stocks in New York Show Mixed Demand Patterns

New York market chatter notes varied demand across items with prices shown for 3% Strong 60 day Mila and fractions like 4.724 and 4.77. Mentions of Kronen Guildern Liters and cablen with numbers, government bonds steady, railroad bonds heavy, Call money steady with high and low rates. Closing bids and offers incomplete.

Boia Cabien Cabien Guildern Eeeabies Dora Lust

Baby Buried Alive by Young Mother Brought to Atlanta

A 23 year old unmarried country girl Bessia Campton confessed to burying her newborn baby in a cemetery near Adairsvale Thursday night. The infant, found crying by workers, was brought to Atlanta by Rev. T. J. Noland and delivered to the Decatur Orphans' Home after being kept mouth and face covered to keep dirt from entering the nose. The baby remained unharmed.

Adairsvale Atlanta T. J. Noland Bessia Campton Noland Decatur Orphans’ Home

Western Rail Men Tour of the South

J G Hollenbeck of Missouri Pacific and Roger Smith of Western Pacific arrived in Atlanta from the Pacific slope on a tour of the south in the interests of their lines. Their homes are Denver and San Francisco. In Atlanta they are being shown about and entertained by local railroad men.

J. G. Hollenbeck Missouri Pacific-iron Fountain Roger Smith Western Pacific Railway Atlanta Pacific Slope Denver San Francisco Mr. Smith

Hurried Selling Hits Stocks Amid International Tensions

In New York the financial district swirled with rumors on Washington Berlin relations fueling a two to three point stock downturn. Heavy selling concentrated in Mercantile Marine Crucible Steel United States Industrial Alcohol Mexican Petroleum American Zinc Baldwin Locomotive and American Locomotive with United States Smelting reaching a new high and Bethlehem Steel plunging before a partial rally. Bonds remained heavy as total par value traded at 4 135 000 while government issues showed subdued demand amid Paris rate declines.

New York Washington Berlin Mercantile Marines Crucible Steel United States Industrial Alcohol Mexican Petroleum American Zinc Baldwin Locomotive American Locomotive Goodrich United Statea Ese United States Steel Bethlehem Steel New York Central Canadianacific Union Southern Pacifics New Haven Western Wavyland Reading Norfolk Weaturn Gov Arment Sa Paris Interna- Mensi Credit Marts Teperth Verdun United States

Naval Stores Trade Highlights From Savannah and Jacksonville

Turpentine and rosin activity shows mixed receipts and shipments across Savannah and Jacksonville. Notable figures include receipts around 961 and 207 units, stock at 89 527, and prices for window glass and water white goods. market quotes reference B C D Mand F and other shorthand names amid volatile stock movements.

Shipmenta Savannah Wtegay Salon Atock Rosin Firm Recelpta Mtock A. B.C. D. Mand

Professional views on cotton situation in New York

New York and Liverpool markets show a weak cotton trade with mixed forecasts. Traders cite demand uncertainty, hedging against purchases, and prospects of peace as factors shaping prices, while mills report reduced takings and ongoing hedges against actual cotton.

Wheat market drops after government crop report

Chicago wheat slides late as bearish outlook and New York declines weigh on sentiment amid reports of a weaker winter crop. Corn and oats also fall while lard and meat shipments provide some support to provisions. Traders cite cool weather improving crop conditions in Illinois Missouri and Kansas and worry over foreign relations and export demand.

Chicago Boon Washington Hilenois Missouri Kansas New York United States

Livestock and sugar market notes from April markets

The report covers livestock receipts and prices in Alleage and Kansas City, with cattle, sheep, and pig values for early April. It notes steady to higher cattle and hog receipts, plus a detailed sugar market update from New York, including raw and refined prices, Cuban crop expectations, and futures activity.

Government Estimates of Wheat and Rye Crop Report

Washington reports a total production forecast of 495 million bushels of winter wheat for the United States based on April crop conditions and normal acreage changes. It compares with 36.045 billion bushels in 1915 and 64.59 billion in 1914, while wheat and rye condition figures show declines from December 1 to April 1 and steady rye levels near normal.

Washington Department of Agriculture BRB

Coffee and rice market report from New York and New Orleans

The New York coffee futures market opened higher on firm demand but eased later as Brazilian firmness persisted. European buying and talk of France restricting imports supported gains, with May around 126, July 188, and September 182. Prices closed mixed with notable activity in Santon and Rio markets. Rice prices remained strong in New Orleans with steady to firm quotes across grades, overall sales 5,100 packets.

New York Cuba Clowe Seamen Davaia Wnirker Brazil France Wheter Alll Rio 7 Gost Te Waa Cablen Santon Rio A.zs Sisgane Sobeta New Orleans Japan Honduras

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