Large crowd expected at cotton conference in Macon
About five to six hundred delegates are expected in Macon for a Thursday cotton conference called by John D Walker of Sparta. North Georgia officials plan to discuss ways to manage the cotton crop, emergency currency loans at 1 cent per pound, warehouse receipts, and potential curtailment of next year’s crop to stabilize prices. Walker is in Washington reporting back after a Treasury Department conference with Secretary McAdoo.
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Macon
John D Walker
Sparta
Atlanta
Ascuss Plains
Bates
BC Walker
Washington
McAdoo
Treasury Department
G O Persons Indorsed For Senate Presidency
The twenty second district senatorial convention met in Forsyth to cast the district vote for Hon G Olden Persons who led in the recent primary. A resolution by former Mayor John T Moore of Macon endorsing Persons for senate presidency was unanimously adopted and voters left to decide the 1916 rotation. A senate committee was named from multiple counties to serve two years and Bloodworth Jr was named secretary.
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Forata
Forsyth
Hon G Olden Persons
Mr Persons
John T Moore
Pike
Fotloyrs
Yeats
Messrs
Wallace Mile
John T Moora Cot Williamson
Je Hson
R K Hines
Jes Wiis
Monroe
Zise—Mewrs
J Howard
Evoir Hon
Applebaum Suit May Settle in City Court Case
Eight year old Callie Applebaum’s suit against Jefferson Standard Life Issuance Company over a $10,000 life policy faced possible settlement as both sides agreed to continue the case for settlement talks. The suit follows the murder acquittal of her husband’s alleged killer amid sensational testimony.
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Trease
Mra
Callie Applebaum
Jefferson Standard Life Issuance Company
Atheny
Applebaum
Life Isurance Company
Avanta Wia
Tribble Formally Nominated at Athens for Third Term
The Nineteenth district congressional convention met in Athens to formally nominate Samuel J. Penbide for a third term as emperor. He faced no opposition in the recent primary and was rarely scratched on ballots across fifteen counties. Resolutions endorsing Tribble were adopted.
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Athens
Samuel J Penbie
Empress
Tribble
Hoyle Elected Ordinary of Terrell in Special Election
In a special election to fill the vacancy as ordinary of Terrell, Hoyle won against two worthy competitors. The vote outcomes and turnout details are not provided.
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C. Hoyle
Terrell
Dassen
Sugist
Lean Heavle
Will Walk 400 Miles to Attend College
A young man from Athens set out at dawn to walk 499 miles to Veridian Miss to take up a recently awarded 9 scholarship at Biss college. He travels via Atlanta Birmingham Anniston Meridan with a flashlight a cane a Bible and a kodak in a canvas case.
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Athens
Bowdon Youth Killed in Mill Shaft Accident
Eliott Reeves 19, son of M N Reeves and a former Car roll county representative, died hours after being caught in a mill shaft line in Bowdon. Reeves, president of the Merchants and Planters bank, suffered fatal injuries as the accident occurred today.
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Bowdon Boy
Bowdon
Nectar
Eliott Reeves
Mon HF Reeves
Ates
Carroll County
Merchants and Planters Bank
McDuffie Court to Meet in September Session
The McDuffie county superior court will convene here on Monday September 7 with Judge Henry G Hammann presiding and Solicitor A L Franklin of the Augusta circuit in charge of the state’s business. Both civil and criminal dockets contain about the usual number of cases.
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McDuffie Court
Thomson
McDuffie County
Rome Man Fatally Injured in Turner Bend Incident
A Black man, 19, died after a violent assault at Turners Bend on the Coosa River near Rome. An alleged attacker, another Black man, was arrested last night and jailed in Floyd County. The incident prompted police to detain the suspect awaiting charges.
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Andrew Bref
Enishs Range
Negro Ange
Floyd County
Turners Bend
Coosa River
Rome
Mrs Pinchot Dies At 77 In Conn Death Notice
Washington August 25 Word was reserved there today of the death of Mrs Mary Ens Pinchot aged 77 at Saugatuck Connecticut yesterday She was mother of Gifford Pinchot of Washington Amos Pinchot of New York and Lady Alan Johnston Burials will be at Milford Pa tomorrow.
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Mrs. Pinchot
Washington
Mary Ens Pinchot
Saugatuck Conn
Sha
Gifford Pinchot
Washington Amos Pinchot
New York
Alan Johnston
Bmilfard Pa
Jefferson Cuy Affirms Unqualified Admin Indorsement
The state democratic convention adopted a platform endorsing the state and national administrations. Jefferson Cuy stood in support of the administration with a strong public backing at the gathering.
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Jefferson Cuy
Cardinals Preparing for Election of Pope in Rome Conclave
Rome August 25 The Vatican printing bureau is producing maps for cardinals showing seating in the conclave and rear chamber rooms to reduce fatigue. Cardinal Farley Archbishop of New York arrives in Milan and hopes American prelates Gibbons and O Connell can reach Rome for the conclave. The fifth cardinal congregation met in the consistorial hall with diplomats present led by Austrian ambassador Schoenburg Hartenstein. Spain is represented while others come from Prussia Bavaria Russia Belgium and Latin American nations. An address of condolence on Pope Pius death was delivered by the Austrian ambassador and answered by Cardinal Serafino Vannutelli.
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Rome
Pape Pius
Vatican
Sistine Chapel
Mags
Farley
New York
Milan
Switzerland
Roma
Gibbons
Baltimore
O Connell
Baston
Fifth Congregation of Cardinals
Schoenburg Hartenstein
Holy See
Prusaic
Bavaria
Russia
Belgium
Spain
Pope Pius
Mrade
Serafino Vannutetlt
Woodmen Parade Draws Record Crowd in Columbus
The tri state encampment of the Woodmen of the World, with Georgia, Florida, and Alabama reps, closed its second day in Columbus with the largest parade yet. About 25,000 lined Broad Street, 32 marching companies and several bands showed a military like display. Sovereign Commander Frazer praised the turnout, noting Columbus’ high attendance in his 20 years with the order. The week promises busy schedule ahead including a merchants convention tomorrow and more Woodmen activities.
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Columbus
Tri State
Georgia
Florida
Alabam
Amford
Bens
Broad Street
Frazer
Woodmen
T City
Trusts Flourished Under T Roosevelt
Washington August 20. Provisions against exclusive and tying contracts were restored to the Clayton antitrust bill per senate debate. Senators discussed amending price discrimination provisions and the efficacy of trust laws. Thompson of Kansas cited a rise in trusts under Roosevelt and questioned current enforcement, noting more trusts formed during his tenure than any prior administration.
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Washington
Senate Committee
Senate
Lutterson
Judiciary Committee
Shrelis
Tennessee
Thompson
Kansas
Jimata
Republic
Trinity Trust
Contress
Man Dies After Hospital Suicide In Birmingham
Birmingham August 21 F C Lovejoy officer In the Canal J Export Coal company cut his throat while in a local hospital this morning dying shortly after. He arrived Sunday from Montgomery where he has prominent relatives.
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Birmingham
F C Lovejoy
Canal J Export Coal Company
Montgomery
Senate backs Big Warrior river improvement in Alabama
Washington August 23 Senate passed a joint resolution authorizing completion of the Big Warrior river improvement project in Alabama. Senator Burton withdrew objections after Bankhead and Simmons promised no other items would be added to the resolution in conference on the river and harbor bill.
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Washington
Senate
Big Warrior
Burton
Bankhead
Simmons
Tap Line Order Vacated
The Interstate Commerce Commission issued an order vacating its prior decision on tap line rates. It directs reestablishment of pre May 1, 1912 divisions and allows Tap Lines to file joint rates through trunk routes to Hance.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Hag
Tap
Wheat Prices Jump Again on European Demand
Chicago reports wheat rising over three cents on expectations Europe will pay higher prices. Corn and oats advance while provisions dip, aided by weather bureau crop reports and rail confirmations of damage in Illinois, Missouri, and Indiana. Market chatter cites French purchases and Tetallan mobilization as supporting factors.
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Chicago
Europe
Seaboard
Italy
Weather Bureau
Nebraska
Missouri
Tilincia
Guteber
Live Stock Receipts and Prices Across August Market
Market report shows varied August receipts with pigs and hogs around 7 to 8 dollars per cwt and cattle steady to firm. Sheep and lambs trade lower with yearlings and ewes priced while hogs and larders show mixed gains and declines across regions.
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SodeHo
Texas
Inian Agers
Lanka
Poultry and Dairy Receipts Report From August Chicago Prices
Country produce and butter firm receipts listed for August in Chicago and Kansas City areas. Entries show poultry categories including chickens fowls turkeys with varying percentages, dairy creamery receipts, and product shipments like butter. Several lines reference unchanged figures and monthly timing for August with location notes and broad commodity groupings.
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Chicago Avenue
New York
Isic
Kansas City
Weekly Weather Report Washington August 29
Weather bureau weekly review notes uniform weather over the cotton belt with showers in eastern and northern districts and drier conditions in much of Texas. Crops show progress in the south though too much wet weather hinders. Cotton shedding reported across many states with rust and weevil presence. Trucking districts report limited crop damage in the south. Fruit and citrus remain in good condition. Sugar and fuel prices mixed in New York and Chicago markets with refined sugar steady and lard quoted.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Texas
David R Francis declines Argentina ambassadorship
Washington August 25 David R Braness of St Louis former Missouri governor declines appointment as first ambassador to Argentina. He was chosen to succeed John W Garrett after conferences with President Wilson and Secretary Bryan.
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Washington
David BR. Braness
St Louis
Missouri
Argentina
John W Garrett
Wilson
Bryan
Frantia
Skies Brightening for Finances as Embargo Eases
New York reports freer clearance of cereals along the Atlantic seaboard and rail cooperation aiding movement improvements. Bankers consider exporting gold to meet foreign obligations as foreign trade shifts. July US imports rise by 14.2 million dollars, with gold exports totaling 117.6 million dollars while consols in London hold firm.
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New York
Atlantic Seaboard
Canada
Etvua
London
Paris
United States
Cotton Movement Heads Toward West and Gulf Ports
August 25 report shows cotton movement with receipts and stocks across New York New Orleans Savannah Charleston Wilmington Philadelphia and other hubs. Receipts total 2745 including exports 1139 stock 294. weekly receipts 5860 exports 45. season totals receipts 10 445 666 exports 880 673. Interior movement lists Memphis Houston Dallas and other Texas Arkansas Oklahoma shipments with numerous port stocks and regional arrivals.
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Atlanta
New Orleans
Calveston
Sivannah
Charleston
Wilmington
Philadelphia
Cotton Seed Oil Market Steady Early With Mixed Demand
The New York market showed cotton seed oil steady at first on demand, then softening under selling pressure before stabilizing. Prices quoted for futures covered August to February contracts with small fluctuations, while rough rice markets in New Orleans remained firm with Honduras rough stocks and Honduran prices cited.
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York
Jack
Gonmhta Gerak
Tomuars
New Orleans
Honduras
Japan
GRL Millers
Demand for unfinished cartons and textiles improves in New York
New York traders report improved demand for unfinished cartons from converteries and forbers with prices firming on general goods. Grey cloths especially certain prints ease while woolen and flannel wear values rise. Fall offerings attract attention as prices tighten on leading broad goods.
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New York
Fall Circus Sutinn
Atlanta Market Prices for Produce and Livestock
A long OCR list details prices for vegetables fruits and poultry. Items include EGG PLANT 0 7 00 PINEAPPLES Red Bananas ORANGES FRANey Georgia Beanspe DABBAGIO and many other produce lines with per crate per bag and per pound pricing. Livestock rates show Atlanta live stock quotes for steers cows heifers and hogs with price ranges by weight and grade.
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Georgia
Gylenby Grocery Company
Alderney
Aevo
Barraln
Armond Hummer
Royal
Roth Rider
Lima
Liberal loans on cotton expected amid Washington conference
A crowded cotton exchange floor anticipated a Washington cotton conference announcement affecting loan levels for growers. Reports suggested currency could back warehouse certificates, guiding possible liberal advances. Liverpool quotes and Savannah receipts indicate mixed commodity activity as markets digest the news.
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New York
Cotton Exchange
Washington Cotton Conference
Washington News
Advance in sugar caused by the war
New York August 25 sugar price advances traceable to wartime European crop losses. The American Sugar Refining Co says refined sugar prices rose as war disrupts sugar crops in Europe, increasing demand for raw sugar from Porto Rico, Cuba, Hawaii, the Philippines, Java and others. The statement notes the U.S. relies on foreign cane sugars for under 40 percent of consumption. Prices for various provisions and farm feeds are also listed in the document.
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York
American Sugar Refining Company
Tinird
Porto Rico
Cuba
Hawaits
Philippines
Java
Europe
Atlanta Builders See Renewed Home Permits Open City Land
The Atlanta building market shows renewed activity with permits issued, lowering the August housing shortage to about 2000. Five permits cover five residences totaling around 16,000, at addresses including 189 171 Elizabeth Street and 208 113 Lake Avenue. Contracts and land transfers feature deposits and sales involving Turman & Calhoun, Mil ton Avenue and Sennana Street, and multiple parcels near Grant Park, Capitol Avenue, and Washington Street.
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Elizabeth Street
Lake Avenue
S$ Sullivan
Turman & Calhoun
Milton Avenue
Sennana Street
Grant Park
Capitol
Washington Street
Amendments Sought to Empire Life Insurance Charter Move to Augusta Georgia
Legal notices report Empire Life Insurance Company and what appears to be United Insurance Company seeking charter amendments to move their principal office from Atlanta Fulton County to Augusta Richmond County Georgia. The filing notes unanimous stockholder approval and board authorization, with attorney affidavits and notary sworn statements detailing election expenses and director actions. Debtors and creditors are informed of estate administration for Garris Collier Walker, with notices to creditors to file claims within three days. Wording reflects OCR mess but maintains names, places, and dates.
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Woondhahle
State OF Groruia
Empire Life Insurance Company & Ute Insurance Company
Luna
Board of Directors
Una
Atu
Board of Directory
Teeepee Lee Ins
Life Insurance
Oo Little, Powell Hoopla & Gold Stein “Betitionero
Georgia
Willian
Atlanta
Dudgen
Goliars
Cour
Agua
merRins Notary
Pubile Fulton
Cereia Stath
Georcia
Fultom
GA Dersignee
George
Saya Faa
Suerior
Nqi
Garris Coliler
Walker Lato
Fulton County
Womas
Das
Magnolia
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Chicago Board of Trace
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Weekly Weather Report
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David R. Francis
Ceyton
Cotton Movement
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EAC
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Halon Abrams Exargreen
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Okemah
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Aaimpatasx
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Sherman
Seyder
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Miseleg Dublin Hondo Liono Loneie
Cotton Region Bulletin
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Tam
Atlarta
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Houston
Oklahoma
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van Herrmarkn Section Directo
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Stochvision Company
Anie Cutigh
Gallight Elvor
Patey
New York Cotton Exchange
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Naval Stores
Savannah Ga
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White Provision Company
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Lowry National Bank
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Alonzo Richardson & CO
Empire Building
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Actaonin
Hubbard Bros. & CO
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Liverpool Cotton Association
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Adel Helmer
AW Farrington
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Central Back and Trust Corporation
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Mrv Gattie Cole
Isom
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Pruitt
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Hattie & Patten
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Roe Riles
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Dora EB Veargit
John W Chaners
Chambers
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Darla
Alice Strickland
Creel
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Honda
Minertod
Jeferson Street
George Lo Ward
Ty v & Heuna
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Georgia State Sani
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City Institution Earth
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Georgia State Sanitarium
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