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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1914

Page

12

Free Soup Aid by Colored Church to the Hungry

The First Congregational Church of Col ored, led by Rev. H. H. Proctor, opens a daily free soup service at noon to aid the unemployed. The church, with sixteen social service departments and an annual reach over 16,000 people, seeks cooperation from the public and an employment bureau to ensure no worthy hungry person goes without food.

First Congregational Church H. H. Proctor Jesus Christ Proctor

Methodist Council Holds Session Here

A federal Methodist council met in Atlanta to address conflicts between the Northern and Southern Methodist churches. The body, formed six years ago, includes bishops ministers and lay members with supreme authority on local conflicts, and advisory powers on education missions and evangelization. The meeting previews further sessions and tallies six million church members and a twenty million Methodist constituency. Members listed span both North and South denominations, outlining notable clergy, educators, and professionals.

Federal Council of Methodism Atlanta Southern Episcopal Church Methodist Church North Methoist Church Orthuml Méthodist Church South Millong Union of the American Methodists General Conference of the Methodist Church South Oklahoma City Pt-iu Central Indianapolis George Brown St. Onfold

Coast Defense Probe Described As Very Funny To Taft

In a December speech at a women’s club Maam Ho addressed calls for coast defense investigations. He warned that secrecy in congress reports hinders truth and urged strong defenses, a 24 percent army boost, stronger militia, and stored arms ready for possible mobilization.

Coast Defense Taft NM. J Maam Ho Europe United States Rhein

Council Is Elected Mayor Of Americus

Nereus Ga December 16 Spe sialby Lee G. Council president of the Georgia State Bankers association and Americus banker was today chosen mayor by unanimous vote in the municipal primary. He succeeds Matthew M. Lowrey indicted by a federal grand jury in Macon for embezzlement as cashier of Americus National Bank.

Nereus Spesialby Lee G. Council Georgia State Bankers’ Association Americus Counen Matthew M. Lowrey United States Macon Rvericus National Bank

Cordele Seaboard Freight Terminal Opens Local Route

Cordele Ga December 16 Cordele becomes through freight terminal for Seaboard Air Line operating between Seville and Montgomery. Two daily trains east and west with two more inbound, four crews on shift, thirty men to make Cordele home, payroll over 35900 monthly, boosting local population by about 90 to 100.

Cordele Ga Cordele Las Deconm & Terminal Siveunan Montgomery Seaboard Air Line Americus Cordele Iive Hame

Will of ex treasurer Irvine bequest to University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia December 16. The estate of William B Irvine former city treasurer valued at more than 200000 will revert to the University of Pennsylvania per his will probated here.

Philadelphia William B. Irvine University of Pennsylvania Nera' Tadak

Second Y M C A Meet Proves Big Success

The second local Y M C A athletic meet drew about 250 spectators and featured strong performances. J A Roberts led with 14 points, capturing one first and three seconds, while P L Wootten totaled 12 points with two firsts and two thirds. J H Priest earned 11 points as Coleman won the 220 yard dash in a fast 28.4 seconds and an exciting obstacle race closed the program.

WM. C. A J. A. Roberts Roberts P. L. Wootten J. H. Priest J. M. Coleman M. Romer J. R. Roberts M. Lovemann R. Cook Barnault H. E. Johnson Fr. W. Klassett PL. Wootten J. R. Roberta W. R. Howard PF. L

Senate Ratifies Safety at Sea Treaty With Reservations

The Senate ratified the Safety at Sea Treaty after adopting resolutions allowing higher health and safety standards for American vessels and to apply them to foreign ships within U S waters. The pact involves major powers and covers derelict destruction, ice patrols, wireless use, distress signals, routes, safety gear, fireboats, watertight bulkheads, ventilation, and inspections. Supporters say the seaman’s bill benefits from the ratification. critics note reservations may affect immigration regulations.

Washington London Man World Powers Cummins LaFollette United States Great Britain Germany Austria Belgium Denmark Spain France Italy Norway Sweden Russia Netherlands Senate Commerce Committee Senate Committee

Manegould Leaps From Ninth Floor After Lawyer Talk

Montgomery report states George Manegould a biscuit and candy maker leaped to his death from the ninth story of a building after a morning interview with his attorney. The tragedy occurred in the United States court complex amid a dispute over banker oppression claims.

Montgomery Ala George Manegould Nero Bankerup Eysupation Manegould United States

Election at Montezuma council picks new city officers

In Montezuma on December 6 16 the election for three aldermen clerk and treasurer passed quietly. Nominees include Oscar McKenzie J M Rape and J P Walker for aldermen James M Harrison for elects and T A Dixon for treasurer. Mayor Vanvey Hr and aldermen Messrs DeVaughn C A Sharp and T J Dykes hold office another year.

Montezuma City of Oscar McKenzie J. M. Rape J.P. Walker James M. Harrison Elecks T. A. Dixon Vanvey

Professional views on cotton market rise in New York trade

New York December 16 Special cables show stronger cotton activity with May prices above June, driven by short covering and October buying from the west. Export figures attract attention, Southern markets hold steady to higher, while sentiment in the south anticipates year-end selling and cautious demand. HUBBARD BROS. & Co report revived demand, prices up about 10 points as investors grow interest and interior holders hedge minimally. JAY, BOND & co note steady buying pressure and a general market revival.

New York Jine Hubbard Bros. & Co Atfa JAY, Bond & Co New Orleans Asval North Sea Savannah Aul-gusta Dallas Houston Santos Hin Rio Bikois

Rice Market Summary Amid Sales and Receipts Variations

Rice trading remained barely steady in December with mixed receipts. Rough and clean rice showed little change as mills reported imports and sales in Honduras and Japan with prices around 3.25 to 3.90 and pockets noted at 2.0 to 3.0 cents per unit.

Lean Honduras Japan

Cotton Market Rebounds on Steady Southern Demand

New York reports steadiness in southern spot markets fueling a rise in futures as May contracts reach 7.54 amid small pre holiday offerings. Late trading sees slight pullback but closes near best amid strong New Orleans activity and large export bookings. Spot sales steady with mixed regional gains and notable gains in Savannah Augusta and Dallas amid shipping expectations.

Interior Movement Figures With Shipments And Stocks

Interior movement figures show shipments of 136,221 this period against 77,576 last year and 14,948 year before. Stocks total 70,176 compared with 700,265 last year and 608,098 year before. The data also references previous periods 159 04 oneinat 89 and 235 last year.

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Stock Market Ends Narrow Session With Losses

Stocks closed in a light trading day with prices mainly easing. United States Steel Union Pacific American Smelting and other top issues hit new lows while a few issues like Central Leather and American Beet Sugar rose. Copper demand appeared modest and bond market showed irregularity with par value sales at 1.48 million. Exchange rates held steady with London markets little changed.

New York International United States Steel Common Union Southern Pacific Great Northern Northern Pacific Canadian Pacific American Louisville and Nashville Southern Railway Mexican Petroleum Republic Steel Central North Seaway London United States

Foreign trade shows balance in our favor

News from Chicago and New York report mixed commodity movement amid German naval actions. Wheat, corn, oats, and provisions fluctuated with bears citing war risk while buyers and shippers remained active. foreign trade statistics show a net favorable balance for the United States in November, with exports higher in some markets and cotton trade easing.

Savannah Washington Wales United States Sun Department of Commerce

Cotton Movement in Atlantic Ports and Inland Markets

Cotton movement reports show steady prices across ports with middling around 7 to 7 3 4 cents. Receipts, exports, sales, and stocks are detailed by city including New Orleans, Galveston, Savannah, Charleston, Wilmington, Norfolk, Baltimore, Boston, and interior markets like Houston, Memphis, Augusta, St. Louis, Cincinnati, and Little Rock, with totals for the day and week.

New Orleans Galveston Mobile Savannah Charleston Wimington Boston Philadelphia Texas City Houston Auguste St. Louie Cincinnati Éttle Hoett Ted Kecaiyts Orleans Atlanta Newark Wilmington Aes Norfolk Baltimore Ermad Lpia Interior Movement Memphis Augusta St. Louis Little Rock

Sugar futures trade renewed in New York

Sugar futures were traded on the coffee exchange in New York for the first time, based on Cuban raw sugar graded at 96 tests centrifugal. Early sales showed February at 2.80 to 2.85, July at 2.15, September at 3.30, with street market steady and refined grades unchanged. February 2.80, May 2.84, June 2.00, September 2.048 were also noted as steady.

New York Coffee Exchange Cuba Jack UfAr Salem

Atlanta Market Totals on Groceries and Livestock Prices

A dense listing of staple prices from Atlanta shows varied goods from flour and lard to oats and canned goods with detailed per unit costs. The live stock section quotes prices for steers cows heifers and hogs across quality grades, noting market stability and a good hog supply.

Atlanta W. H. White, Jr White Provision Company Henry

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