Cotton ginning report shows 10 303 253 bales ginned before Dec 13
Washington reports the seventh cotton ginning season tally from census sources. 10 303 253 bales counted prior to December 13, 1915, with Sea Island and state breakdowns. comparison with prior years and ten year averages provided, and next report due January 8 at 10 a.m.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Omo
Sea Island
Alabama
North Carolina
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Bates
Florida
South Carolina
Balex
Bales
Georgia
Balen
Louisiana
Texas
Bales, Agis
Masabate Suukl
Bree
Malew
B.C
Soutilrida Ghorgla
Carolina
Turpentine and rosin trade figures tallied in Jacksonville
Trade roundup from Jacksonville on December 20 shows turpentine receipts at 676 and shipments 407 with stock 26 314. Rosin arrivals reach 1 171 and sales 3 3697 with shipments 1 845 and tack 131 640. prices cited for window glass and related products include water white at 7 35 and 7 00 per unit.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Haley
Rosin
Arr
Sports magnates head to peace talks in Cincinnati
Chicago leaders Johnson Weeghman and Chivington pledge peace as Federal and National leagues rush toward settlement. Officials in New York predict signatures by Christmas week while press notes indicate the Federal league suit will be withdrawn only after all peace papers are signed and Yankee roster moves loom.
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Chicago
Lo Shore
Cincinnati
Johnson
Charles Weeghman
Chivington
American Association
Johnsen
Federal League
National Commission
George Williams
St. Louis
Keene Addington
Wepgshman
New York
Federal League Peace Committee
James Gilmore
Harry, Sinclair
Patrick Fowers
Newark Club
C. B. Comstock
Pittsbure Club
Cincinnat
John H.tener
National Sabes
John Heydler
National League
Edwaid G. Harrow
International League
TL. Huston
New York Americans
Harry Hempstead
New York Naconsis
Gilmore
Landis
Huston
Yankees
Rickart Resigns as St Louis Federal League President
St Louis December 20 Thard Rickart resigns as president of the St Louis Federals effective immediately. He cites atmosphere issues and says he cannot accept a secretary and business manager role in a merged club. Rickart previously served as secretary of the St Louis Americans.
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St. Louis
Thard Rickart
St. Louis Federals
Leffect
Rickart
Federals League
Dhie
Si. Nation
Federal Leagues
Drakes
St. Louis Americans
Jerry Murphy Aims To Meet Whitney In Atlanta Rematch
Jerry Murphy the Indianapolis lightweight who boxed in Atlanta seeks a rematch with Frank Whitney. He was defeated by Whitney in the area and vows to wipe out the stain. Murphy says he is in great condition and will be in Memphis soon for three promised bouts.
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Jerry Murphy
Indianapolis
Atlanta
Frank Whitney
Jerry
Whitney
Memphis
Ex President Taft III Arrives in La Crosse Wisconsin
Former president William Howard Taft visits La Crosse at the home of Yale classmate George W. Burton. He contracted a severe cold en route to a lecture, and a threat specialist was dispatched to meet him on arrival.
Christmas Morning Kodak Gift Card Ad
An advertisement for Kodak gifts promises supreme joy for a loved one with Kodak cameras or film. It notes a selection at John L. Moore & Sons located at 43 North Broad Street and emphasizes gift options for holiday giving.
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Kodak
John L. Moore & Sons
North Broad Street
Whitney to Sue Wolgast in Boxing Denial
New York December 20. The New York athletic commission suspended Wolgast for six months after finding he violated a contract with the Harlem Sporting Club by agreeing not to appear before meeting Leach Cross. Wolgast fought Frank Whitney in Atlanta December 14 and quit in the sixth round, leaving him in no condition to meet Cross. Whitney, whose manager Harvey Wires denies authorship of a Telegram, plans action while seeking a New York bout with Leach Cross and hopes to stage another match in Atlanta with Freddie Welsh as opponent.
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Ad Wolgast
Frank Whitney
Atlanta
Nia
New York Athletic Commission
Harlem Sporting Club
Wolgast
Leach Crogs
Whitney
Cruys
Welgast
Dick Jemison
J. Harvey
South
Constitution
Barney
The
Nee
Harvey
Frank
Eddie Harvey
Liddle
Mr. Harvey
Tve
Lichtenstein
Cross
Thole
Red Dame
Cn Whitney
New Orleans
Denver
Chattanooga
Aiready
Manhattan
Leach Cross
Walgast
Hut Whitney Ia
Freddie Welsh
Welah
Sia
Velleye
The Backward Trail Gravy Reflects On Sports Kings Of Year
As the Old Year ends, sports history recalls new rulers and legends across boxing baseball football billiards golf and rowing. Jess Willard and Jack Johnson contend for the throne while Ty Cobb and Boston’s red hose triumphs shape a year of notable rivalries and feats.
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Watts
Walts
Jack Johnson
Jess Willard
Boston
Ty Cobb
Georgia
Cornell
Mahan
Willie Hoppe
Frank Kramer
Sil
Courtney
Gardner
Johnston
Britain tightens export restrictions with iron and fiber limits
Tendon reports an order in council issued tonight tightens export controls. No further exports of pig iron scrap iron steel scrap or hematite are permitted and strict limits are placed on exporting vegeta ble fibers and yarns made from them.
Five Challenges Prep Teams Ready for Basketball Games
The item invites prep teams to arrange games with Boys' High Tech High Peacock and Georgia Military Academy. Any city state location needed. Manager W. J. Beres can be reached at Main 3 or Ivy 9328 for scheduling.
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Atate
Tech High
Peacock
Georgia Military Academy
W. J. Beres
Main
Ivy
Three Players Acquired By Nashville Base Ball Club
Nashville announces the acquisition of three players from Quincy. Outfielder Sherrer, catcher Boeagle, and pitcher Retter joined under optional agreement. The move expands the Vols roster ahead of the season.
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Nashville, Tenn
Nashville Baseball Graub
Quincy
Sherrer
Boelgle
Retter
Pugilism Notes 1820 Burn vs Spring at Wimbledon
In 1820 Ben Burn challenged England champion Tom Spring in Wimbledon England. Spring won after a three day notice and received only a few dollars. The bout drew attention as fighters then pursued quick matches over longer promotions.
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Ben Burn
Tom Spring
Wimbledon
Eny
Spring
England
Burm
Ben" Burn
Burn
Ben
Jem
Bob
John
Anchowicz
Charlie White
Wallach
Leach Cross
the Weir
Eddie Losber
Boston
Belgian King and Queen Narrowly Escape Death
The Petit Journal reports a near-fatal aerial attack on Botaium where German bombers strafed the royal residence during mass. Six planes reportedly approached from Ostend, bombs exploded nearby, but the king and queen survived as villagers sought shelter amid unfortified fishing town surroundings. The raid, the fifth unjustified strike on the village, involved planes from the Prince of Württemberg’s front command and drew calls for condemnation.
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Delata
Botaium
Fluhing
Petit Journal
Saya
Ostend
Prince of
Wurttemberg
Yale Harvard Students Form Regiments For Mimic War Game
Yale and Harvard student regiments proposed for a mimic war game. Wilam A Pew, retired brigadier general of Massachusetts National Guard, suggested summer maneuvers at Harvard with 1,200 in military training. President Lowell supported preparedness while stressing classroom work. Harvard plans a military science course directed by an army officer. Head Coach Hoighton cited Plattsburg training as shaping the football team’s discipline.
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Cambridge
Mass
Yale
Harvard
Wilam A. Pew
National Guard
Harvard Atdente
Pew
A Lawrence Lowell
Percy D. Hoighton
Plattsburg
Frank Will Hold Top Role With Local Crackers Club
Charles Frank is set to become president manager of the 1916 Crackers upon returning from Memphis where he attends to a ill relative. Frank Reynolds is expected to be named chairman of the board of directors and the new board will oversee the basic business of the club.
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Will
Reynolds
Charley Frank
Crackers
New Orleans Pelicans
Charles
Memphis
Franky H. Reynolds
Georgia, Railway and Power Company
Alu
H. A. Inman
Charles C. ‘Murphy
J. W. Goldsmith, Jr
T. D. [Meador Jr
C. V. Rainwater
Frank Meynolds
Conference to Define Amateur Status in Sports Now Under Way
New York December 20 delegates from governing bodies of amateur sports plan a week long conference to settle definitions of amateur status and rules for forfeiture and restoration. The Intercollegiate Association of Amateur Athletes of America provided drafted guidelines banning paid participation and certain promotional activities. Special care urged for inadvertent errors and a possible grand par doning power to rectify acts done through ignorance.
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New York
Intercolegiate Association of Amateur Athletes of America
Eighteen Miss A&M Players Earn Official M Letters
At a meeting of the Athletic council Mississippi A and M football squad members were awarded the official M sweaters for the past season. Recipients include Captain Raney Noble captain elect Spurlock Shaw Gaddy Simmons Patten Jackson Carpenter Jones Mearthur Bobo Schwill Martin Oden Branson Hamilton and Scott. Schwill the Memphis boy is the only freshman to letter.
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Lawarda
Opium Seized Aboard Japanese Liner in San Francisco
A shipment of opium valued at 450 900 dollars was intercepted aboard the Japanese liner Seiyo Maru, coming from Hong Kong to Berlin via Mexico. Customs officials called it the largest single opium seizure in U S history. Seventy men valued at 450 000 were seized from the vessel.
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San Francisco
Treasate i
Hong Kong
Belin 4
Mexico
United States
Washington
Wee
Frances Nordstrom Returns In Sketch With a Punch
Frances Nordstrom reappears at the Grand theater in a sketch titled All Wrong. The piece follows Gale Thorne seeking excitement over a dull marriage, prompting her husband to reveal a secret life of crime and passion. Strong performances by Nordstrom and ensemble, with Hob Matthews and Al Shayne delivering a solid headliner act. The Forsyth bill includes vaudeville numbers, dancers in tights, and the Three Anchors, praised for novelty. crowd enthusiasm noted. Robert Moran.
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Frances? Nordstrom
Giffen Block Company
Grand Theater
South
Miss Fieldatrom
Atlanta
Gale Thorne
Chicago
William Pinkham
Hob Matthews
al Shayne
Welling
Fred Taberts
Josie Flinn
Forsyth
Robert Moran
Birth of a Nation on Stage at Atlanta Theatre
Christmas spirit fills Atlanta theaters as Birth of a Nation screens with grand outdoors production by Griffith. The film dramatizes horrors of war and Reconstruction with 18,000 performers and 3900 horses, praised for visual impact though critiqued for controversial portrayal. Showtimes listed with other offerings through the week including The Melting Pot and The Whirl of Life.
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Atlanta
Anda
Wallon
Thomas Dixon
Sweetache
Dixon
Christos i
Walker Whiteside
Jergel Zangwill
Lyric Theater
Vernon Castis
Diatinguian Ad
wHuryan Valentine Ant
Fil Hurley
Harold Crane
Pils Paserty Ahory
New York
Fine Arts
Uath
Bhewest Huccensen
Wilson and His Bride Take Long Auto Drive Over Mountain Roads
President Wilson and his bride enjoyed a lengthy car ride through Virginia mountain roads near Hot Springs. They answered congratulatory messages, his stenographer joined, and a planned golf game was postponed. The White House car led a crowd of observers as they toured over 50 miles of scenic routes to famous springs.
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Wilson
Hot Springs
Virginia Mountain
Joay
White House
Natonal
Troussen
Amooth
Magnificent Mountain Acenery
Washington
Two and a Half Dollar Gold Piece For Christmas Gift
A Savings Bank and Trust Company advertises $2.00 gold pieces of 1915 coinage as Christmas gifts. It offers the coin in exchange for equivalent balances in other accounts and promises interest. The ad lists officers President Jatin Ww. J. Brown and Vice President Joseph E. Res cretary and Treasurar.
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Ja Savings Bank & Trust Company
Jatin
A Soldier's Oath at Strand Delivers Harrowing War Drama
The William Fox production A Soldier's Oath stars William Farnum and Dorothy Bernard at the Strand today. The photoplay, written by Daniel Roosevelt and directed by Oscar C. Apfel, features real French and German soldiers and graphically depicts war horrors, praising its uninterrupted narrative over sensational scenes.
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William Fox
Strand Today
Starrie
Jong Butte
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