Freeman Responds to Atlanta Cotton Debate over Futures
Charles D Freeman defends New York and New Orleans cotton exchanges against Southern Cotton Association claims. He argues futures contracts stabilize prices, warns harm from banning contracts, cites 1890 and 1905 testimonies and US Department of Agriculture data, asserts southern progress will endure without the editor’s influence.
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Harrie Jorfan
Southern Cotton Association
Cotton Journal
Atlanta
Atlanta To Mens Association
Atlanta Journal
New York Cotton Exchange
New Orleans Cotton Exchange
Messrs
Gibert & Clay
New Orleans
Georgia
Southern ‘Cotton Association
Bucket Shop
New York
United States
Liverpool
Havre
Senate Committee On Agriculture
Senate
Elliot C Clarke
Boott Cotton Mills
Howat Stockton
Merrimack Manufacturing Company
Edmund Dwight
Stark Mills
Plate Jon
United States Department
Richard Cheatham
St Ia
South
Charles D Freeman
Cummins Renominated in Iowa GOP Rally
Des Moines, Iowa August 1 Governor A B Cummins won renomination tonight by the Republicans of Iowa. Three races were on the ballot governor George B Perkins and W Rathbun led the entries. Cummins claimed a majority of delegates and allies reported control of the convention despite expected division. The Texas Wonder promotes a kidney bladder and rheumatic cure, advertised amid the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
A. B Cummins
Towa
George B Perking
Rathbun
Leatler
Cummins
Perkins
First Bale at Savannah Arrives from Albany
Savannah Georgia August 1 the first bale of Georgia cotton of the present season arrived this morning from Albany and will be sold at public auction in front of the cotton exchange tomorrow compared with former seasons the bale is several days late Carter Goes Over. Chicago August Arguments in the U S case against Ober Ima Carter former captain in the United States army seeking about 3 000 000 were postponed until August 28
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Albany
Cotton Exchange
Carter Cave
Chicago
United States
Ober- Ima Carter
United States Army
Carter
Allen Welcomed by Atlantan Railroad Officials
Atlanta hosted visiting railroad leaders to meet George B. Allen the Southern railway passenger chief reassigned from St Louis. An informal session covered immediate work and friendly ties with old Atlanta colleagues while plans were made for transporting the Second Georgia state troops to Chickamauga Park encampment.
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Atlanta
Southern Railway
George B. Allen
Egent
Southern
Allen
A. G. PF
Et Louis
Brooks Morgan
HK W Hunt
Charleston
James Freeman
Macon
Jacksonville
W E. McGes
Augusta
J. C. Lusi
J. Beam, Jr
St. Louis
J L. Hunt
Columbus
EL H. Houseman
Brunswick
A H Acker
Savannah
F. Fr.mecmillin
John Metcalfe
Montgomery
Jc, Andrews
New Orleans
B. H Todd
Columbia
G. A Carson
Greenville
Georgia
Dubin
Tennille
Jacketon
Columbus Perry
Barneaville
Thomaston
Griffin
Chickamauga Park
Refusal to repeal city insurance broker tax discussed
City tax committee heard Inspector Ewing prosecute C H Girardeau for an insurance broker license and $200 annual tax. Atlanta Clearing House Association president Joseph A McCord argued the tax would force banks to drop checks and lose all gains, prompting the committee to draft an ordinance repealing the tax.
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L. Hf. Girardeau
Hegard
C H Girardeau
Ewing
Girardeau
Joseph A McCord
Atlanta Clearing House Association
McCord
Big Sunday School Rally in Atlanta
Sunday school leaders of the North Georgia Methodist Conference plan a major rally in Atlanta for the first of September at Trinity Methodist Church. Speakers include Dr and Mrs M Hamil John RB Pepper Hon J B Green and Dr B Chappell. Attendees are offered city lodging, advance correspondence, and railroads will provide reduced round trip fares.
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Methodist Church Sunday Schools
Atlanta
North Georgia Methodist Conference
M Hamil
John RB
Pepper
J B Green
Chappell
Trinity Methodimal Church
Henry Mays
Uninam Park Methodist Church
Georgia Senate to ban wearing white secret order badges
Savannah August 1 Special A bill will be introduced in the Georgia senate to prohibit Negroes from wearing badges or insignia of white secret orders in the state Arthur B Lucas II of Savannah will travel to Atlanta to consult with the senator who plans to introduce the measure His interest stems from his BPOE membership but the bill targets all secret orders
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Savannah Ga
Georgia Senate
Georgia
Arthur B. Lucas, II
Atlanta
Lucan
Bika
Farmer’s Braver Hanged at Windsor Court
George Stanley was hanged this morning near Windsor for the murder of Freeman Harvie, an elderly farmer from Hilershouse on February 21. Trial evidence showed Stanley struck Harvie with an ax during a drink in the farmer’s kitchen.
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Windsor
George Stanley
Freeman Harvie
Hilershouse
Harvie
Elks Prepare New Battle Over Colored Order
Judge John P. Ross, previously involved in a Macon injunction against a Negro lodge, is instructed to pursue the case under the grand lodge’s authority. The statewide fight intensifies as the Elks move toward a final hearing, with jury action anticipated and grand lodge attention focused from Denver to Macon.
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Constitution Bureau
Second Streat
Macon
John P. Ross
Wilks
Denver
Elke
Onsledge
The
Elks
Ross
Macon Icdge
Elke Lodge
Grand Lodge
High Commendation for Agnes Scott College
A Panama Canal Commission chairman writes of Agnes Scott College praising the climate sanitary conditions, curriculum, and moral atmosphere. He notes two daughters recovered from throat trouble, becoming healthy and well educated under the college’s care, and extends best wishes for continued success.
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T P Shonta
Panama Canal Commission
Agnes Alcott College
Savannah Moves to Bar All Contagious Diseases
The Savannah sanitary board instructed Dr W F Brunner to bar all infectious diseases from the city. Officials cited national statistics showing Savannah receives patients with contagious diseases, noting eight typhoid fever deaths last year but only one case originated locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Savannah Sanitary Board
W .F. Brunner
Unites States
Soldiers Work and Play at Camp Mabry Maneuver
Austin August 1 federal troops at Camp Mabry march and patrol local recon duties. Troops pass through the city then return along the river bank. Guard mount three band concerts and baseball games provide afternoon diversion. Visitation prospects include General Bell and Secretary Taft possible in September or October. Health of the camp reported strong with only eight men in hospital and mild complaints.
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Austin
Camp Mabry
Franklin Bell
United States Army
Taft
Bell
Perios
Negro man drowned after attack on steamer near Gallipolly
On the steamer Henry M. Stanley near Gallipolly Ohio a Cincinnati passenger woman was assaulted by a Black man who was discovered and driven overboard by the captain. The crew could not recover him and it is believed he drowned. Also notes the opening of a 24 hour bank in Chicago with three shifts to operate daily except Sundays and holidays.
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Lady
Gallipolly
Ohio
Henry M. Stanley
Cincinnati
Chicago
Alh Commercial and Savinga Departmente
Whitehall
Colon
Mississippi River
Wea
New Orleans
Aweuer
Rainmaking Month July Brings Unusual Georgia Weather
July yielded record rainfall in Georgia with 6.93 inches, surpassing the 28 year mean of 4.56. The period saw 2.83 inches in a single day, damaging peaches, while temperatures averaged 76 degrees, with a high of 93 and a low of 64. Winds mainly from the southeast averaged 8 mph, and 14 days had measurable rainfall.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Atlanta Weather Bureau
Lnst
Augusta
Iteworth
Lewis Crowds Welcomed by Wilcox Voters in Campaign Swing
In Rochelle and Seville on Monday and in Pitts and Abbeville yesterday Hon. E A Lewis reelection candidate drew large crowds. He campaigned across Wilcox County detailing his platform and urging support for his bid in Congress.
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Lewin
Rochelle
E. A. Lewis
Wilcox
Seville
Pitts
Abbeville
Mr. Lewis
Dairymen in Columbus Use Formaldehyde in Milk
In Columbus August special report, two dairymen were arraigned after admitting they used formaldehyde to keep milk fresh during transport. A druggist testified formaldehyde harms the human system and retards digestion. Cases were dismissed with warning not to repeat the offense.
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Columbus
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