Improvement Seen in U S Situation as Banks Meet
Washington August 20 Reports of decided improvement in the general condition of the country and the financial situation in New York were brought to the treasury department by J P Morgan and W M Porter. They met nearly two hours with Secretary McAdoo and the federal reserve board. Morgan declined to discuss the visit. McAdoo said conditions had shown steady improvement and the situation was reassuring. Talks touched on international exchange and keeping American gold in the United States. The government will aid bankers to keep payments here. There is hope that grain ships will soon be available for transport.
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Resumption of Atlantic Traffic Stirs Bankers Hope
Messages from banks in major cities report improved conditions and a return to normal as traffic across the Atlantic is expected to resume soon. American bankers anticipate balancing payments and meeting creditors abroad without gold shipments, aiding the treasury department's efforts.
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Another Step Taken for Filipino Freedom
Washington August 20 Another step toward independence for the Philippines was taken when the house committee on irregular affairs favorably reported a measure declaring for the first time the U S aim regarding the islands future political status Representative Jones Virginia chairman said he would push the bill this session The law would grant Philippines control over tariff laws except those governing trade with the United States It abolishes the Philippine commission and substitutes an elective senate The bill aims to prepare the islands for self government and asks greater local participation in governance
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Emergency shipping bill seeks U S merchant fleet plan
Senate and house committees report favorably on a bill to create a bureau of war risk insurance in the treasury to insure U S registered ships. Clarke and Adamson plan swift passage while opposition emerges. The plan envisions government ships and bonds to restore overseas trade during the war, with careful handling of international law and registry rules.
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Adjournment Opposed By Democratic Leaders
Washington reports a proposal to hold directors criminally liable for negligently misapplying a corporation’s funds, as an amendment to the Clayton anti trust bill. Democrats push to end the anti trust program and defer securities regulation, while Republicans seek quick adjournment amid war revenue concerns.
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United States Consul Not Under Arrest
Washington reports that American Consul Hostetter was never under arrest. Admiral Howard, head of American naval forces on the west coast, refutes the rumor. The error likely stems from two days of interrupted te legraphic communication between Hermosillo and Nogales.
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Georgia Official Dowling Heads 1915 Convention
Dowling of Georgia named lonevill a by August 20. Cincinnati was selected as the 1915 convention city of the National Commissary Managers’ association at its fifth annual meeting. F. M. Meadows of Pineville was elected president. Vice presidents elected include Herbert Moss of Texas HW. Dewling of Hel tgst Ga and J. Milton Bailey of Penland.
Cotton States Merchants elects officers in Memphis meeting
A. L. Jennings of Memphis was elected president of the Cotton States Merchants Association at the final session of its first annual convention in Memphis. Vice presidents and directors from Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas and Louisiana were also chosen, designating Memphis as the next meeting place.
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Government to Buy Silver for 15 Million Ounces
Washington August 40 Purchase by the government of 15 000 000 ounces of silver from American Ameltera within six months. Senate finance committee today decided to recommend passage despite Senator Bmoct introducing a bill for 25 000 000 ounces. Roanoke Va August 29 Teacher injured by pupil knife wounds while punishing for rule violation. The boy under arrest. Saballite new high power explosive tests in British Columbia promising safer and cheaper blasting than dynamite.
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Micy Vauaio Kiser
Dickinson County
Charles Lowe
British Columbia
Liverpool Cotton Men Coming Over
New York report states a three member Liverpool Cotton association committee will sail to New York on the Saturday steamer to confer with New York and New Orleans exchanges about international commitments. Domestic buyers show readiness to support liquidation of speculative interests while hedge protection plans for southern interests are discussed. No material market change noted and the spot market had no official quote.
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New York
New Orleans
Waa
Cotton Movement Shows Mixed Regional Cotton Flows
Cotton region bulletin reports varied activity with New York and New Orleans stocks listed, receipts and shipments across Gulf and Atlantic ports, notable credits for August, and scattered regional rainfall notes. Major centers like Houston, St. Louis, and Savannah contribute to overall movement mixed by port and state.
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Cotton Seed Oil Market Rebound Amid Demand Outlook
In New York on August 26 seed oil prices rose for spot holdings amid stronger demand from Surepe and Mwht offerings, while futures stayed barely steady due to rising crude supplies and weaker ball support. Spot price closed at 6.53. The market showed mixed shifts with August up about 7 points and other mentha gains. records of open and close vary as trades neared 2600 barrels. In dry goods, cotton goods trade was quiet with silk wear higher yet textile dye shortages constrained forward movement.
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GANG
Atlanta Market Quotation List With Prices And Livestock
Readable sections show vegetables fruits and prices, poultry and eggs, and Atlanta live stock quotes. Entries include egg prices around 1.60 to 2.09, pineapple and grapefruit notes, cabbage onions celery okra tomatoes and many canned goods, with animal prices for beef, lamb, pork and poultry. Also lists flour, grain, feed, groceries, and meat products with varied prices and market notes.
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Bloody battle with Mexican thieves at Devil's Canyon
In Miami Arizona a clash between Mexican horse thieves and an American posse escalated from a skirmish near Ray to a battle at Devil's Canyon. Twelve Mexicans were reported killed. American fatalities include Deputy Sheriff Finn Brown and four others. Citizens prepare to assault the bandit refuge.
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Government Estimate Production of Corn Remains Near Normal
Washington reports the Commerce Department committee on statistics and standards forecast U S corn production at about 2 7 billion bushels for the year based on data to August 12 with conditions varying by region hot dry spells hurting Texas Oklahoma Arkansas Missouri while Minnesota Wisconsin and other states show strong prospects Kentucky Mississippi Louisiana and Alabama face drought signaling mixed national output and market effects across commodities and currencies.
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Live Stock Receipts and Prices Across Markets
Market by market cattle and hog receipts show higher to steady demand with beef and dairy cattle values generally firm. Sheep and lamb prices rise with active demand, and notes mention interstate commerce inspection findings revealing defects in some stock sold last year.
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Wheat and Corn Decline as Profit Taking Hits Market
Chicago reports profit taking pushes wheat prices lower with a mixed rebound and a weak overall close. Corn and provisions fall, while local exports and shipper expectations weigh on futures as traders anticipate hog movement next week.
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Bishop Keiley Directs Prayers for the Pope in Georgia
Savannah August 2 Bishop B J Keiley of the diocese of Savannah issued a pastoral letter about the Pope. He directs mourning drapings in cathedral and local churches for thirty days and a high mass of requiem for the Pope's repose. He instructs vernacular prayers after every Mass and notes papal election guidance when rubrics permit.
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