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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1916

Page

5

Railroad Shares Weekly Statement Looms For New York Banks

New York April 15 wall street steadies with rail shares gaining as investors focus on the New York Central and other rails amid a generally calm market. Trading was light with speculative favorites like Crucible and United States Steel drawing attention while French financial news and Paris exchange activity influence sentiment. Bond prices eased, reserves rose in clearing houses, and overall financial signals show cautious optimism despite irregular gains in some specialties.

New York Wall Street New York Central Crucible United States Steels Mexican Petroleum Mercantile Marines Baldwin Paria

Atlanta Livestock Market Report and Grain Prices

Noted by WH White Jr of White Provision Company the market reports good to choice steers and cows with varied weights and prices. Hog receipts are normal and market steady while corn fattened cattle and inferior grades sell lower. Flour grain hay and feed prices are listed with numerous brands and bagged flour prices and per bushel grain rates.

Atlanta WH White, Jr White Provision Company

Atlanta Groceries Price List Corrected by Ogisshy Grace Co

A repaired price list from Ogisshy Grace Co details numerous grocery items with varied prices. Entries include canned goods like pork and beans and Libby Salmon, produce such as beans and peas, dairy and baking staples, and miscellaneous items like candy, soda, and baking powder. The list is fragmented and inconsistent but centers on store goods and unit prices.

Ogisshy Grace Company Cass Scoco Kei Kesw siLee

Weekly Review of Dry Goods Market in New York

The New York dry goods market shows moderate cotton goods trading with firm values. Prints and gingham hold strong with near term gains expected. denims stay high if dyestuffs and mill conditions allow. brown sheetings rise for manufacturing needs. betting duck demand shifts loom supply. wages in New England mills rise in line with wool and worsted sectors. prices listed include print cloths 28 inch at 4c, 45-50s at 3 1/2c, and various ginghams and denims with limited near-term delivery.

New York New England

Tag Day for Sheltering Arms Next Tuesday

Mrs. Preston Arkwright, president, announces Tag Day for Sheltering Arms with a kickoff at headquarters in Crankshaw’s former store on Peachtree. A preparatory distribution of supplies and badges will be held Monday from 3 to 6 pm, with committees listed by locality and numerous Atlanta venues involved.

Preston Arkwright Sheltering Arms Society Crankshaws Atlanta National Bank Sheltering Arms Te Jg Alao Sustanc c

Miss Alice Muse Elected Sponsor for College Night

Tech students and friends filled the Atlanta theatre to see the Georgia Tech Glee and Mandolin clubs. Tommy Semmes starred, playing three instruments and performing as comedian. After intermission Miss Alice Muse was announced sponsor after a close race, presented with roses, and greeted by cheering fans.

Emory and Davidson Hold Debate Monday

Emory College and Davidson College prepare for a Monday night debate in Agnes Scott auditorium Decatur with the topic That the English Form of Government Is More democratic Than That of the United States Davidson will argue the affirmative and Emory the negative. Emory’s team includes Louis King and Tierce Cline with James H Wilson as alternate and business manager. Judges are Reuben R Arnold Professor L M Landrum Professor J T Miller Dr C W Daniel and J D Gortatowsky.

Emory College Oxford Emory Davidson Colleges Agnes Scott College Decatur United States Davidson Louis King Madison Tierce Cline Waleska James H Wilson Busiess Battle of Wits Reuben R Arnold L M. Landrum J T Miller C W Daniel J D Gortatowsky

Two Persons Injured in Auto Accident Near Griffin

In Griffin Georgia on April 15 special report says W Y T Baird a young Spalding farmer and the child of Professor Howay were seriously injured when a car carrying them and others struck a sand bed and plunged into an embankment while trying to pass another vehicle on a narrow Macon road. Baird suffered facial injuries and the child was hurt about the head after being knocked through the windshield. Professor Galloway Mrs Harris and Bucknell escaped injury. The injured were brought to Griffin for treatment.

Griffin Wwyt Baird Spalding Howay Macon Baird Galloway Harris Bucknell

Salt and meal price list from diverse sack sizes

A fragmented price list itemizes meal in 100 pound sacks, bran in 75 and 3165 bag formats, various salt products by case or sack including Salt bric, plain brick, Ozone 25 packs, Red Rock by cwt, Chippewa 200 and 50 pound sacks, Zac and V. PF brands, and Myers 100 pound sacks with multiple cent per sack or per unit prices.

Duncan Victory Noell Haze Pride of Denver Oata Nancy Texas Bermude C. S Harpers Frime Milco Cremo Gze Halls C. S. Halls Fintless Patsy Purina Ed Feather Cacke Daley P. W Georgia

Mercantia New York Financial April 15 Summary

Mercantia New York Financial reports April 15 quotes across currencies and bonds. Sterling 80 day bills at 4.73 demand 4.76 percent. francs 690 marks 73 percent. cables 73 percent. Kronen 1285 cables 77.0 percent. Guilders 42 percent. lives 4 8 percent. Silver 63 percent. Mexican dollars 49 percent. Government bonds and railroad bonds noted as irregular in tone.

Solemn pledges broken by Kaiser in war crisis

Berlin foreign office fumed over wireless news of American dissatisfaction with Germanys note. The chancellor conferred with the American ambassador and Count von Burian and sent lengthy instructions to Ambassador von Bernstorff in Washington. Germany aims to avoid rupture with the United States amid heat from the press while American leaders face a possible punitive response. The Sussex attack is reviewed with new evidence showing the submarine knew it hit a regular channel steamer.

Graph Company Berlin Count von Burian Leyhn von Bernstorff Washington Don United States Wilson Paria Ministry of Marine Sunsex Associated Press Herr von Jagow Sussex France England Dieppe Folkestone Hev Err von Jagow Pony Han Eng

German torpedoing of the Sussex confirmed by prisoners

The ministry of marines reports that witnesses and four German submarine crew members confirmed the Sussex was torpedoed. Key details include the torpedo track visible to the captain, a ship maneuver to avoid danger, and fragments of a German torpedo. Prisoners’ testimony corroborates both moral conviction and material proof, establishing the case beyond doubt for France.

Land Herr von Jagow Sussex Isilora Ministry of Marines France

Scabbard and Blade Offers 1102 Officers for National Service

Members at the eleventh annual Scabbard and Blade convention at the University of Minnesota declared the organization could provide 1,102 trained officers to the government in an instant if needed. Resolutions urged members from thirteen universities and twelve states to pursue individual preparedness work.

Minneapolis Scabbard and Blade University of Minnesota

Governor urged to aid search for abducted boy

Report from Atlanta recounts Sheriff Mangum seeking Mrs Jessie Scott Alling sister of Victor Innes to verify if the boy with her is the missing son of Innes first wife. Judge J K Hines declined to reveal her residence. Mrs Richter of Brooklyn asks Governor Harris to investigate Mrs Alling alias Mrs Sinclair in Georgia.

J. K. Hines the Constitution Jessie Scott Ailing Ailing Innes Sherif Mangum Jessie Scott Alling Victor Innes Atlanta Harria Ruth Striker Richter Brooklyn Mre Sinclair San Antonio Georgia Sinclair Wags Sheriff Mangum

Mayor urges charter revision for Atlanta city government

The mayor urges residents to draft drafts for a new charter, seek passage by a public vote, and press for reform. He recalls past committees, split commissions, and failed attempts, noting the need for efficient, accountable city government and better value for tax money.

City of Atlanta City of Atlanta Teta Gen- Toll Council Lakewood Cnubien

Adamson Responds to Critics in Washington Letter

Representative Adamson issued a victorious statement denying a Carrollton based press agency and demanding critics stop funding rumors. He defends his direct communication with constituents and warns against premature campaign talk while outlining current committee work and pending posts. Thornton named Hartwell postmaster. Mcafee Blue Ridge postmaster. Tidwell bill advances for a Georgia coast life saving station amid shipping needs.

John Corrigan, Jr Washington Adamson Carrollton Tam F C Thornton Hartwell William Mcafee Blue Ridge Walker Baltimore Jonas Harkins Tidwards House Interstate Commerce Committee Georgia Sayainnah

Cathedral Holy Week Services at St Philips Cathedral

Holy week services observed at St Philips Cathedral with the dean officiating at all services. Three hours of Good Friday from noon to 3 pm, morning prayers, daily addresses, and confirmations. Easter celebrations listed with timings for communion, sermons, and Bible classes.

Holy Nevels St Philips Cathedral Deintor Nelson

Plan to drain Everglades advances in Florida bonds

April 14 in Tallahassee announces 380000 dollars in bonds to fund completion of the Boxe drain project. The State Drainage Board says funds will be provided to J S Wilson, Dr. & Co of Baltimore for the work.

Trallahassee Fla Everglades State Drainage Board J S Wilson Dr. & Co Baltimore

Charter reform debated by Atlanta council and public

The council and public weigh reform options for Atlanta’s government. Two charters are proposed to be prepared by parent committees and sent to the legislature. Citizens urged to organize and press for a thorough, single plan rather than patchwork changes. Mayer Woodward.

General Counel Mill Cme Fidens Atlanta Atlanta Woodward Mayer

Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Quick Liver Relief

An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable remedy to replace calomel. It claims one spoonful clears sluggish livers and bowels, relieves headaches and biliousness, and won’t salivate, with a money-back guarantee if it fails. It urges readers to demand a bottle and even give it to children.

Dodson

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