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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1914

Page

3

Cotton From America Wanted In Germany

Washington dispatch reports German spinners urging US protection of cotton shipments for 1914 trade with Germany. Letters from Bremen and Moscow note reduced American cotton supply, high prices, and uncertain transport amid wartime risks, with German mills operating part time and banks ready to finance imports.

Washington United States Germany Ben Ator Smith South Carolina Addix and Cordes Bremen Senate Pls Smith England

Names subscribers to big cotton pool

New York December 17 Local subscribers to the 135 million cotton pool were announced by Albert H. Wiegins, chair of clearing house committees. Forty one banks and trust companies and J P Morgan & Co are among the subscribers to the 50 million guaranteed by this section. National City Bank heads with 5 million. Other 1 million-plus subscribers include National Bank of Commerce, Hanover National Bank, Chase National Bank, Bankers Trust Company, Guaranty Trust Company, and J P Morgan & Co at 3.7 million each. National Park and First National Bank 2.5 million each. National Autility Company 2.4 million, Metals National Bank and American Exchange Bank 1.85 million each, Central Trust Company 1.2 million, Irving National and Columbia Trust Company 1 million.

New York Albert H. Wiegins Banks Trust Companies Jr. 2B Morgan & Co National City Bank National Bank of Commerce Flanover National Bank Chase National Bank Bankers ‘Trust Company Guaranty Trust Company RP. Morgan & Co National Park First National Bank Nationautity Company And Metals National Bank American Exchange Bank Tach Central Trust Company Irving National and Columbia Trust Company

House Votes to Repeal Law for Farm Census

Washington December 11 The house voted to repeal the 1909 law creating two five year agricultural censuses and struck $2 256 000 requested to fund it from the appropriations bill The repeal amendment passed 72 to 59 Republicans backed repeal and argued existing statistics are sufficient showed by Chairman Witzgerald The action ends a costly census program with strong economy aims.

Washington House Piegerald Appropriations Committee Mann Witzgerald Department of Agriculture

Sued for Divorce She Shoots Husband

Mobile Alabama December report says Reuben W. MeBroom, a mobile and Pensacola snow store operator and former Terra Haute resident, was shot in the right breast by his wife Theresa X MeBroom at their Government Street home. He underwent surgery with poor recovery prospects. Mrs MeBroom surrendered on assault to murder charge and bond was denied. MeBroom had filed for divorce ten days earlier and the couple had been separated. He went to retrieve clothes when she allegedly fired from a gallery after him. she claims he held a pistol.

Mobile Ala McBroom McbBroom MeBrroom

Approves Substitute for Adamson Measure

December 17 the Shields water power bill, a substitute for the Adams on general dam bill, passed the house. Senate commerce committee approved it. The Shields bill grants eminent domain to power developers, imposes no annual government charges, makes fifty year leases renewable by act of Congress, and allows for government recap ture after fifty years at fair value rather than actual cost.

Wishimsten House Senate Commerce Committee

Infant death case in Mobile city ruled neglectful

A coroner s jury in Mobile finds Charles Pagan negligent for the death of his infant, saying Pagan allowed the child to freeze to death by failing to provide warmth or bed clothing. The suspect faced charges of first degree murder.

Mobile Ala Pensacola Fla Charles Pagan Ugan 3G

Coast Line and L. N. Declare Dividends

New York December 17. The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad and the Louisville and Nashville Railway company, owned by the same interests, declared a semi annual dividend of 2 4 percent, up from 3 percent six months ago, in today’s release.

New York Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Lowsville & Nashville Railway Company Wich

Be joyous, Xmas is near. See the best show in years at the Atlanta tonight

A joyous note invites readers to enjoy a premier show in Atlanta, with performances tonight and a Saturday matinee and evening. The promotions emphasize the festive season and the event’s high anticipation in the city.

Atlanta

War export measure disclaimed by Bryan

Washington December 17 The state department assured Britain that Senator Hitchcock's bill to bar export of munitions and war supplies to belligerents is not administration sponsored Ambassadors Spring-Rice and Page were informed Hitchcock did not represent the executive Bryan declined to comment on merits and the department weighed German claims of dum dum bullets and legality under Hague conventions with possible action against manufacturers

Washington State Department Hitchcock Spring-Rice Page London Bryan State Department Stillas Count Bernstorff Wilson William

British supply ships seek merchant status after canal transit

Two British steamships that had been supplying British cruisers in the Caribbean asked Colonel Goethals at Panama to be classed as merchant vessels so they could load fuel and supplies for a voyage to a British port. Secretary Garrison sought confirmation that the masters acted in good faith. clearance likely once evidence was received. No neutrality violations charged. the Tacoma left Guantanamo for Colon in response to Goethals’ request.

Washington Caribbean Goethals Panama Britah Gdethals Tacoma Canal Zone Guantanamo Cuba Colon

German exchange with New York falls amid speculation

Berlin reports fixchange with New York at 4.450446 after touching £70. Decline linked to sale of American securities and railroad bonds. Holland purchased American bonds. petroleum hoarding noted for speculation. Imperial govt to force declaration of holdings and counteract speculation. Killed: Dr. Arthur Stapff, German American Economic League secretary, Iron Cross recipient. French moved to two year imprisonment for Moroccan espionage sentences, prompting protest.

Berlin London New York America Holland Denlers Morocco

Professional views on the cotton market

New York reports indicate a steady tone and price improvement in cotton due to general buying. Purchases for investment and for population needs rise, hedge selling remains limited, and large December commitments suggest continued market strength amid mixed sentiment. Hubbard Bros. & Co. notes Liverpool futures softer but Newark traders see gains with short covering and ongoing demand from German-linked buyers.

New York Liverpool Ja, Bund & Co Newark Hubbard Bros. “& CO

Exports of Cotton Pass 2 Million Bales Mark

New Orleans reports today’s heavy cotton movement pushes season totals to 2,042,109 bales. Some exporters predicted 3,000,000 or more but actual gains include 14,542 bales cleared coastwise and 119,872 bales from ports. Foreign buyers expect about four million dollars more to Southern farmers.

New Orleans Frewch Gulf Porta New Orlcans

Coffee Market Weakens on Brazil Doubles and C Freight

New York trading shows a weak unsettled coffee market amid reports of Brazilian production changes and easier cost and freight offers. Futures open lower by 19 points, hedge selling presses prices, late months rally on European buying, net drop 21 to 28 points. Rio No. 7 and Santos No. 4 quoted. Brazilian cables note Rio unchanged and Santos down 109 refs. port receipts around 66,600.

New York Soma Rio Santos Brasilian Exchange Jttundiahy BAI Ged May Ee Ae Ae Ee Ae

Cotton Market Rises on Short Covering and Trade Demand

New York and New Orleans report active cotton trading with prices firm. Investors and exporters spur gains while spot markets weaken little, exports set daily records, and May contracts rise to 7.66. Spot middling Upland about 7.40 to 7.60, Gulf at 7.60, and after early jitters the market closes near day’s high.

New York Livverpool Gulf

Cotton Movement Steady Across Markets with Varying Stocks

Cotton trade reports show steady prices in Atlanta and New Orleans with middling around 7 and 7.14, while exports and stocks vary by port. Receipts nationwide reach about 130,067 with exports near 91,491 for the week, including Houston and Augusta shipments and Cincinnati activity.

Atlanta New Orleans Mobile Savannah Charleston Wilmington Norfolk Neeel Baltimore Biladelphia Wweek Beacon——Recelpts S

Silk, cotton goods steady as prices rise for uniforms

Raw silk commands higher prices amid strong wool demand and large uniform cloth orders. Cotton goods show steady demand from jobbers with 4-4 bleached cottons up 3 cents to 73 1/2 cents per yard. Liverpool cotton prices hold, American middling around 4.63 with steady futures. New York sugar futures move cautious as crop news arrives.

New York

Stocks Drop as Trading Shrinks in New York

New York stocks fell with light trading as professionals focused on short selling. Central Leather led activity with a 1.5 point gain, while many issues touched new lows. News on dividends and the crop report weighed on sentiment as bonds showed irregular moves and par value sales totaled about 1.302 million.

New York Tradime Ist Louisville Nashville Germany London France Aadbad Bank of England United United States

Atlanta Quotations Hurleries Market Prices Listed

Prices for groceries and meats across Atlanta market listings include cheese Alderney canned goods salmon and pork products with per unit and crate rates. Live stock quotes cover steers cows heifers hogs and mixed cattle, while flour grains and feeds show assorted patent grades and sacks.

Galesby Grossly Company Alderney No. & Barrels Arm and Hammer Aeda Royal Baking Morsford’s Walia Secco Ake Ito Domino Cbs Swift Atlanta W. HB. White, Jr White Provision Company Angel Fond Georgia Tennessee Tennessee Burt Dana Bermuda Harper

New York Bonds and Money Rates in December Trading

New York markets show call money steady at 3 percent with a 3 percent ruling rate. Sterling exchange holds around 4.84 to cables and 4.875 on demand. bar silver in London stands at 22 1 4 per ounce. Bank of England weekly: total reserve up 1,122,000 while circulation falls 159,000 and notes reserve up 1,109,000. Public deposits drop 1,435,001. government securities up 9,000. Reserve ratio rises to 33.31 percent from 22.63 percent.

York Mercantile Pener London Bank of England

Cotton Seed Oil Market Rises on Short Covering in New York

In New York on December 11 the cotton seed oil market moved higher on short covering amid strength in cotton and crude oil, with lighter offerings. Finer prices gained 4 to 5 points net. sales reached 3,500 barrels. Spot prices stood around 6.70 to 5.35, and futures traded within a defined range.

New York Reine Dirm

Wheat Prices Jump on Strong Export Demand

Chicago reports immense export sales driving wheat up sharply in forty eight hours, with futures and cash prices higher across corn oats and provisions. European demand grows urgent, while US government acreage data stays mildly bearish. gains spread to New York and New Orleans markets amid steady to firm cheese dairy and poultry values.

Chicago Steplee

Increased Acreage Winter Wheat in South

Washington reports dramatic rises in winter wheat planting across southern states as the USDA pegs total U S acreage at 41 263 000, up 4 135 000 from last fall and tied to a record 684 990 000 bushels harvested this year. Rye acreage also up, while conditions remain low and dry weather plus Hessian fly threaten the crop.

Washington Department of Agriculture United States South Carolina Alabama Mississippi Georgia North Carolina Virginia Arkansas Tennessee Texas Oklahoma Kansas Department of Agruilurs Maryland Bureau of Crop Estimates

Live Stock Prices From Chicago and Other Markets

Live stock figures from Chicago and Ganane City on December 17 show hog receipts and price ranges for light and heavy categories, cattle receipts and values for prime red steers and dressed beef, calves, and cows and heifers, with sheep and lambs trading at varied bids. Other markets report similar receipts and price bands for hogs, cattle, and sheep across multiple regions.

Loule Revere Chicago Ganane Loge Tay Light iCattie

Naval Stores Prices and Receipts From Savannah

Savannah, December 17. Turpentine nominal at 44. Rosin firm with 390 cases receipts 1,995 shipments nine and stock 188,368. Various brands listed with prices from 3.20 to 9.35 and window glass at 5.85 for a whiter shine.

New Orleans Issat Galveston - Sa Savannah Charleston Wilmington Norfolk Philadelphia Savanneh

AT&T Declares 2 Dollar Dividend on Preferred Stock

American Telephone and Telegraph Co announces a dividend of two dollars per share to stockholders of record at the close of business Thursday December 31, 1924. G. D. Milne, treasurer, states the payment will be made Friday January 8, 1915.

G. D. Milne

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