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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1915

Page

2

Cotton Unsettled During Past Week

New Orleans August 22 storm news and politics drove cotton prices last week. Trading was nervous and erratic with losses and gains across months. Reports of hurricane damages in Texas spurred early gains, but soaking rains and war fears through the Arabic sinking kept bears and bulls in flux. Spot hints show Texas shippers short of spots due to early cotton damage.

New Orleans Texas Themarket Germany

Death Calls E B Pleasants Chief Engineer at ACL Railway

Washington August 27 E B Pleasants of Wilmington NC for twenty five years chief engineer of roadways for the Atlantic Coast Line railway died of apoplexy on his private car. Survived by his two daughters. Age unknown. Remains probably conveyed to Baltimore or Baltimore Ridge Summit.

Washington E. B. Pleasants Wilmin N.C Atlantic Coast Line Railway Plearn Jett Wilminston Biue Ridge Summit Bultinvere

Strikers Hurl Stones at Strike-Breakers in Pittsburgh

Rioting broke out when a West Pennsylvania Traction Co attempt to run cars on the Allegheny division met with a strike. Motormen and conductors strike for recognition of the union. Several cars operated by strike-breakers were stoned. Persons were struck by rocks or cut by glass in Natrona area, about 25 miles from Pittsburgh.

Pittsburg Allegheny West Pennsylvania Traction Company Severnl Natrona Pittsbure

French Generals Retired and Transferred to Reserve

Paria reports six more French generals have been moved to the reserve list. Since the war began this policy has lowered the average age of generals from eighty three to eighty one and a half.

Paria

Costa Tea Per Capita Consumption Report Notes 190 Pounds

A brief note records per capita Costa tea consumption at 190 pounds. Details on data sources or dates are not provided. The item reads as a clipped statistic without context or accompanying figures.

Shelter for Swine and Hog House Designs

The article outlines hog shelter needs for winter and summer, praising the A shaped portable house and shed roofed portable options. It covers stationary hog houses, ventilation, sunlight, and construction details, plus guidance on treating lice worms cholera and general farm hygiene for hogs and pasture management.

United States Department” of " Agriculture Mlinois Station

Canal Zone Bank Head Fatally Shot in Office

In Panama on August 2 Pedro A Vering Heraud vice president and general manager of the Canal Zone Work and a member of a prominent Panamanian family was shot in the abdomen. Antonio Alvarino wealthy is charged with the shooting. Ferand was shot yesterday in his office after an altercation over land in the restricted district. Vallarino was arrested at the home of Raymond Idez a presidential candidate and is being held incommunicado.

Panama Pedro Aving Heraud Canal Zone Antonio ¥Alvirino Alce Wealthy Ferand Vallarino Raymond Idez

Arabic Episode Shakes Market In August Trade

New York reports show the Arabic episode weighing on market sentiment as Britain says the ship was not under convoy. The market, already fragile from speculative excesses, fears disruptions in trade and gold flows. Talks of relief loans, effect of sterling at 4.64, and possible United States credit terms surface, while London proposes a quarter billion dollars in gold shipments.

New York Germany Londet Don Texas

Trade Broadens as Reports Mark Economic Expansion

Bradstreet's report notes trade broadening with rising mail order and export demand for American goods, in spite of weather and unsettled international politics. Cereal crops look propitious in the northwest while wool and steam coal activity improve. stock markets react to the sinking of the Arabic.

Bradstreet Visiing Northwest

Cyclone Hits Hanover Borough Causing Major Damage

Estimates reach 250000 as cyclone rips through Hanover borough seventeen miles southwest of York. Heart of town with 10000 residents left with roofs off and buildings demolished. No loss of life reported but many injured. Three hundred people in a theater panicked by falling plaster.

York Hanover

Boxing Association Formed At Cleveland

The American Boxing association formed here by fourteen boxing clubs recommended to the board of governors that champions defend their titles every six months and proposed a new ring weight scale with bantamweight 118, feather 112, lightweight 186, welterweight 147, middleweight 160, light heavyweight 175.

Cleveland American Boxing Association Board of Governors

Condition of Treasury Wasametan

Net balance in general fund two totals show a deficit this fiscal year of 26,899,537 dollars, against 10,050,666 dollars at start. Total receipts 1,924,060 dollars and total payments 2,227,778 dollars. Close of business yesterday reports the state of the United States treasury.

United States Brodsirset Journal York Bate Wreck Inc York Chicagne Philadelphia Boston St. Louis Kansas Pittsburg Francis Ea Batumors Minneapolis Detroit O Cincinna Los Angeles New Orleans Omena Milwaukee Atlanta Louisville Seattle Saan Paul Portland Denver Houston Richmond Prada Albany East Lake City Toledo Des Moines Hartford Rochester Savannah Barrors Baca Spokane Wrenita U Macona Te Prep Oaklan Scranton Peoria Sioux City Es Bawana Sirand Rapids Gas Agi Syrney Conville Birmingone Chattansoga Ry Nguar Wilkes Parra Waterina Ti Pai Wasametan Ausasy United States Treasury

British Steamer Cober Sunk by Submarine

London August 92 The British steamer Cober of 3990 gross tons has been sunk by a submarine. The captain and crew landed safely. The Cober sailed from Karachi on June 30 for Gibraltar and was owned by the London and Northern Steamship Company Limited.

Royal Edward Irish Sea Gallipoli Jan Hamilton Canadian Northern Steamship Company Toronto Glasgow London Cober Karachi Gibraltar London and Northern Steamship Company Mmited

Charles Fosdick Dies in Buffalo Author of Adventure Books

Charles Austin Fosdick aged about 71 died today at Tamburs, N J. He used the pen name Garry Castleman and wrote many adventure books. The Savoy theater in London was the first theater fully lit by electricity.

Charles Austin Fosdick Buffalo WN. C Charles Austin Foedick Tamburs Mr. Fosdick Garry Castleman Daventure Savey Theater London

Apartment Site Seeks Family Apartments Near Euclid Lake

Forrester George Adail offers a junction site at Euclid and Lake avenues in Jnman Park with 200 feet frontage on each street and about 340 feet across. Asking price 5000 dollars with ground floor space for eight apartments at 25 dollars per square foot for double frontage. Promotes judicious buying for family apartment homes.

Euclid and Lake Avenues Jnman Park Forrest George Adail

Funeral Notices Summarize Savitz Norris Lane Harrison Montgomerie

The notices announce funeral arrangements for James M. Savitz Amelia B Norris H Lane Mrs W H Harrison and W H Montgomerie. Services listed from Patterson Brandon chapel West View Oakland Newnan and New Hampshire for burial with pallbearers named. Interments scheduled and transport details noted.

W.L. Schell W. A. Garrect R. T Morgan St. Thorniin Atv Gorge Amel B. Norris A. L. Norris Alma Nocris Furtht Norris J. i. Norris Amelia K. Norris Highland Avenue West View W.B. Phelps Mo Loring Brown L. ©. Neibuhr 2. C. Mead FL Id. Towenstein W. J. Pumpkin Dulose Terminal Station Atlanta and West Pome Newnan WW. EH. Harrison Ann JM. Woodall Barclay & Brandon's New Hampshire

Floral Offerings at Reasonable Prices at Main Entrance Hotel

Special Notice describes artistically arranged floral offerings including roses and carnations at reasonable prices. The display is near the Main Entrance of the Hotel Anstey, offered by Wilson, the Popular Price Florist, contact TY 7409.

Anstey Wison Tyy

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