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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1907
Page
3
A vacant lot on North Boulevard is described as the perfect size and lies well. The seller claims immediate sale at 45 dollars per foot, labeling it a genuine bargain and noting two car lines and an aggressive sales claim We get results.
Fragmentary notice recalls Professor William Herschel and his work at Slough Observatory where Uranus was discovered, naming the planet George Star and noting Herschel's knighthood and burial. It also mentions New Zealand’s chamois gift to Emperor Francis Joseph and the ship voyage details with Alpine reception.
The New York cotton options range shows August forward trade with varied prices and bids. September October and November figures display multiple quotes with highs, lows, and close values, while March and May maturities appear with limited data and notation of a barely steady closing in the market.
New York opened steady with minor gains before slipping as buyers in cotton remained cautious amid stock market anxiety and Texas rain. Prices midday showed a net decline of 10 to 12 points on active months, with a dull tone across the market. Liverpool spots rose 8 points while U S futures opened steady and closed quiet. London and Paris markets reflected a firm opening and mixed later-session tones amid trust rumors and exchange rates.
Trading in New York stocks closed with widespread losses as liquidation orders flooded the market. Amalgamated Copper, Union Pacific, American Smelting led declines, while Wells Fargo dropped sharply in a session marked by bear pressure and a lack of Treasury relief signals. Bond market weakened, and money loans stayed tight amid a broad market slide.
Wheat opened strong with firm demand and better cables. September held around 84 to 86 cents, closing fir at a higher 85 with receipts limited by telegraph strike. Corn quiet but firm, September near 64 to 65 cents, close fir. Oats firm with September around 44% to 45%, cash and futures mixed across grains. Provisions dull but steady with lard and ribs near system prices. News from Chicago and New York shows robust export activity and rising cash wheat values amid steady market tone.
R E Ward, cashier of the Soperton Bank, fired three shots at a confrontation on Cherry and Fifth streets. J W Thomas and J J Bragg were arrested. Thomas bound over to city court on assault and battery, Bragg released. Thomas tried to flee from an upper window as a chase ensued. In a separate case Clerk W Richmond was dismissed by the police committee after rejection of resignation. testimony followed.
At a meeting in Atlanta the federation elected and installed Charles Bernhard as president Arthur Audery as vice president Henry Garrett as treasurer Willian Strauss as financial secretary and H A Agri cola as corresponding secretary Jerome Jones of the AFL installed the officers Resolutions pledged support to telegraphers on strike Colonel Walter P Andrews presented a gold watch to Bernhard praising union labor Jaryman s Store Robbed Hawkinsville Georgia August 14 four negroes broke into T B Reeves s home store stealing about 40 worth of goods and liquor Three burglars were captured and jailed Cobb Court Adjourned Marietta Georgia August 14 John Holmes convicted of murder sentenced to life Grand jury to visit agricultural school Cobb superior court adjourned New York August 14 police guard around Our Lady of Loretto parish to protect Father Sorrentina after two Black Hand extortion demands were received
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