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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Austria
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Sweden
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Tefpte
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.
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International
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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.
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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.
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Savannah
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Texas City
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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.
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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.
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Atlanta
W. H. White, Jr
White Provision Company
Henry
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