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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1914
Page
8
Holdens debut expected this afternoon against the Barons at Statville as he arrives in Birmingham this morning. If on schedule he will start in center field while Morley Jennings moves to the bench.
Manchester Vermont August 10 The Evanok Country club hosts the twentieth annual amateur golf championship of the United States this week with former champions in the field. Jerome Travers leads a strong list including W J Travers E M Byers W C Fownes Robert A Gardner Franciy Oulmet Charles Evans Jr and other notable players. The event promises a competitive field and high level of play.
Passenger Train No 1 and branch line connections shift earlier starting September 6 1914. Nashville to Atlanta route now arrives 6 50 PM, originally 7 33 PM, with trains from Nashville Murfreesboro Wartrace Tullahoma Decherd Cowan Stevens Brigeport Dalto etc adjusted for a 43 45 minute gain. Rome branch trains Nos 175 and 176 connect Kingston with shore schedule. new timings listed for Kingston Rome and other stops.
Bernie Boland, star right hander of the Washville Volunteers, recently sold to the Detroit Americans for 5000 dollars, extended his streak to eight straight wins. In his last nine starts he has pitched seventy nine innings, allowing only eleven runs and thirty eight hits.
The Louisville Herald notes Davy Calahan debuting as a left fielder and jokes about his surname spelling. It says in the Southern league they used two ones but he has dropped one, mocking future changes and professional prospects.
From Leslie’s Weekly, the piece argues the German emperor seeks global dominance through sea power and naval bases. It outlines strategic aims including control of Holland Belgium ports and a Kiel Canal push. It contrasts Britain’s naval supremacy with Germany’s precarious balance, emphasizing sea power as key to future German supremacy.
Readable text notes intense poultry farming in south Egypt a thousand years ago and briefly mentions Kodak finishing at Jno L Moore & Sons with terms like adhesive prompt attention. Contains fragmented product and advertisement phrasing.
Major H Mozen a German born US citizen and Spanish American War veteran writes a card urging Americans to be fair to German Americans and share responsibility for the war. He argues the war was provoked by Austria Hungary and Serbia with Russia backing Serbia and asserts Germany sought naval strength and colonies to support expansion. He contends Germany tried to avert war before taking up arms and condemns English calumnies while outlining Germany’s duty to defend its ally Austria Hungary.
The Charleston Evening Fest reports German airship activity is viewed as mischief by some, but a real threat by others. Zeppelins could reach England from Belgium within hours, carrying explosives. Critics doubt fleet destruction claims while fearing public panic and potential strikes on London landmarks.
Discussion notes how expanding German trade and navy modernization provoke English envy and fierce competition for world trade. Russia’s role as direct cause and England as indirect driver are analyzed. France seeks to regain prestige after Alsace Lorraine loss, while cables foresee acts of loyalty and danger, contrasting heroic wartime misperceptions with harsh narratives.
The piece details wartime financial readjustments in New York including new exchange machinery, warehouse receipts as currency security, and inflation cautions. It notes record grain imports, export embargoes, gold shipments to Canada, and evolving banking reserves amid a fragile monetary recovery with improving but cautious bank conditions.
A Kansas City Journal analysis argues war makes America a safe, inviting destination for foreign and domestic investment. It urges immediate reform of railroad rate decisions by the Interstate Commerce Commission and calls for constructive laws to protect capital and sustain employment. The piece also notes various linguistic origins of the Illinois River name amid a broader reflection on economic policy.
The report notes business shifting to a war basis with caution and patience while expecting expansion in foreign commerce. It cites lack of a merchant marine as a major hurdle, potential government actions on insurance and navigation laws, and improved but slow progress in iron, steel, and retail sectors amid war fears.
Net balance in the general fund opens business Saturday at 122,687,055 dollars. Friday receipts total 1,949,778 dollars and payments 3,793,728 dollars. The fiscal year deficit stands at 14,468,147 dollars, versus 11,185,918 last year, excluding Panama canal and public debt transactions.
Mr Sweet announces dinner guests Elia Tom and a couple of lob blers for dinner. Mrs Sweet worries about food as Tom admits bringing home unexpected guests. The dialogue hints at the grim sentiment War is hell echoed by Sherman, contrasting domestic banter with wartime suffering.
Bradstreet reports overall market irregularity with southern instability in financing cotton and slow collections. Forecasts hope for prompt resumption if a feasible marketing plan emerges. Wheat, corn, tobacco exports show strength while shipping and exchange markets remain unsettled. U S railways improve and winter crops loom.
The August iron and steel market shows weak domestic and export demand with only scattered actual sales. Inquiries totaled about 160000 tons but cancellations and delays linked to price rises reduced activity. mills halted some production while new orders were limited to selective projects such as a Detroit power plant and bids for a Baltimore and Ohio bridge, a Pennsylvania bridge, and a Hudson river highway bridge.
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