Adair Home Fire Killers Suspected In Georgia
Washington Georgia December report cites evidence strengthening the theory that the Adair home near Washington burned by incendiaries. G B Adair arrived to oversee an investigation into the blaze that destroyed the property worth about 20000 and endangered his invalid mother, brothers, and sister in law. Suspects include Henry Anderson and his wife, jailed after arrest on fire set charges, with claims the waterworks were cut to hinder rescue and dogs used for hunting were killed in the flames.
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Washington
Adair
Henry Anderson
Adair Brothers
President weighs waterways commission plan in White House talks
Washington notes on December 2 report a high level White House conference with President Wilson and Senator Newlands about creating a federal waterways commission. Cabinet members Lane Redfield Houston Garrison were to present inquiry results as to replacing current river and harbor funding. Wilson favors the Newlands plan in principle and Sparkman backs the idea.
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Washington
White House
Wilson
Newlands
Congress
Air Newlands
Lane
Red- Held
Houston
Garrison
Sparkman
House Rivers and Harbors Committee
Liner service expands New York to Siberia route
Washington reports direct steamship service linking New York and Siberia via the canal. Two vessels already open routes with general goods. the 10,000 mile canal cuts voyage by 3,500 miles from New York to Vladivostok, saving about 12 days at 10 knots. Also noting Peru England sugar shipments and Panama Canal message addressing.
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Washington
New York
Windivostok
sSiberia
Puniuma Canal
Vladivostok
Suez Canal
Peru
Eagland
Panama Canal
Isthmian
Baloa Hiaghts
Isthmus
Lakse
Former Newsies Sell Papers for Charity in Detroit
In Detroit on December 21 a group of more than seventy former newsboys and professionals gathered to raise funds for Christmas charity. Led by James J. Brads, internal revenue collector, they manned street corners to sell papers at normal prices, ensuring regular sellers faced no losses. Volunteers included two physicians, an alderman, a banker, and many merchants and manufacturers.
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Etroit
Detiot
James J. Brads
Qidag
Valuable Property Ordered Sold by Court
Brunswick Georgia December 21 A bankruptcy court order will sell all assets of the Gray Lumber company valued over 125000 in Coffee Ware and other south Georgia counties on the first Tuesday in February Referee Crovatt granted the order after receivers sought sale during the summer but deferred it as not achieving full value The sale follows conditions returning to normal in the region and aims to liquidate the large estate on the court order
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Brunswick, Ga
Spell
Gray Lumber Company
Coffee, Ware
South Georgia
Boyde Strikes Road Case Heading to U S Court
The suit by Tra A Hoyde of Savannah, formerly of Waycross, against the Atlantic Railroad for about 49000 was filed in U S court and may go to trial soon. Boyde had two suits stemming from a grade crossing incident in Waycross. the auto injury case settled in city court, while the larger personal injury case was transferred to federal court.
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Waycr
Espe
Cotton Was Firm Advanced Prices In New York Trade
New York on December 21 closed firm after a wavering morning, with a net rise of 2 to 8 points as active months held gains despite profit-taking chatter. New Orleans also showed a small rise with firm spot prices and absorption of offerings, while reports of Germany as a buyer and a large census ginning total influenced sentiment but did not alter an overall steady or firmer tone.
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New York
New Orleans
Mttla
Germany
Rio
Santos
Jundiahy
Opatares
Steddy
Adlos
Chicago
Cotton market shows steady tone amid firm demand
New York December 21 Special reports cautious gains in cotton as Liverpool cables lag behind and local selling appears yet buying orders hold steady. Texas spots show good activity, while Atlantic regions trail the advance. Ginners’ December yield remains large, but weather south risks lower grade picking, futures steady to firm despite modest selling.
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New York
Liverpool
Texas
Atlantica
LAX
Bond & CQ
Prica
Hubbard Bros. & CO
Cotton Seed Oil Market Advances Then Retreats In New York
Cotton seed oil opened strong on western demand and firm lard and crude oil prices, advancing 11 to 15 points, but near session end faces realizations and weak demand. Final up 0 to 11 points. volume 16,400 barrels. Prices listed include Prima crude 4.86 4.98 and yellow oils around 6.65 6.85. Also notes fluctuating December to May futures and a mixed coffee day with light volume.
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New York
Jopentsken
New Orleans
Estow
Salof Cig
Capitala
Olympia
Biss Dixie
Cresco
Gloria
White Cloud
Southern Star
Purina
Victory
Capitola
Victor Hor
Sucrena
Capitola Molassea
Georgia
Tennessee
Texas
Oklahoma
Do. P. W
Do. Brown
Branana Shorts
Do. W
Aes BP. W
Chippewa
Worcester
New Lodge Modern Woodmen Rome Ga Rome Camp 16344
The Modern Woodmen of America install a new lodge in Rome Georgia named Rome Camp 16344. Officers for the first year are J. T. Barbers consul W R Moore adviser J H Childs banker W R McDonald clerk J M Byars escort Guy Pool watchman A Gard sentry J T McCall physician J R Sickart J M Graham H H Gray trustees Thomas H Colegate past consul.
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New Lodge
Rome
Tmariga
Modern Woodmen of America
Rome Camp
J. T. Barbers
W. R R. Moore
J. H. Childs
W. R. McDonala
J. M. Byars
Guy Pool
A. G.ard
J. T. McCall
J. R Sickart
J. M. Graham
HH. 1 Gray
Thomas H. Colegate
Profit From Pecans in Roopville Record Yield
Mr J T Veal a Roopville merchant and planter harvested a pecan crop this season realizing 200 dollars from one acre of trees planted ten to twelve years ago Some nuts sold wholesale at 16 cents per pound This reflects strong returns in local farming efforts and pecan roughly highlights a productive year for Veal and area growers.
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LaGrange
J.T. Veal
Roopville
Record Cotton Ginning Surges Past Previous Years Nationwide
Washington on December 21 reports the seventh ginning total for 1914 reaching 18,977,189 bales by December 13, with Sea Island cotton included. Comparisons show higher ginnings across Alabama Florida Georgia Texas and Oklahoma beating prior yearly totals, while the 1914 Department estimate sits around 10,966,000 bales and last year at 14,158,000 final. A new nationwide peak is noted, with Oklahoma alone surpassing its prior best.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Sea Island
Sen
Department of Agriculture
Department
Oklahoma
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Texas
Ind
Ae Arkangay
Louisiana
Mississippi
Worth Carolina
Tennessee
South Georgia
Cerovinia
Wis
New Orleans
Galveston
Mobile
Savannah
Charleston
Wilmington
Norfolk
New York
Boston
Texas City
Isda
Houston
Augusta
Memphis
St. Louisa
Cimefanst Ee
Little Rock
New York Stocks and Money Rates Report
New York stocks and money market figures show call money easy at 3 to 8 in last bids and offered. Time loans weaker at 60 and 90 days and six months around 4 percent, mercantile paper at 4 414, sterling exchange weak with 60 day rate 4.83 and cables 4.8058, bar silver at 4 84 per ounce, money 1 percent and discount rates at 2 percent.
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New York
Mercantile Paper
Sterling Exchange
Bar _aflver
London
High Wheat Prices Surge at Portland Exchange
Portland buyers saw all grades of wheat hit record highs on December 21 as the Portland wheat exchange set new price records. February blue stem bid reached 1.28 per bushel while sellers held for even higher offers amid strong demand and a tightening market.
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Portland
Ore
Portland Wheat Exchange
Blue Stem
Dairy and poultry market report from multiple cities
Market notes from New York Kansas City St Louis Chicago and Michigan show creamery butter and cheese receipts and prices with firsts and seconds. Poultry prices rise for dressed chickens and fowls with turkeys and ducks noted. eggs steady to unsettled as regions report varying receipts and shipments.
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New York
Kansas City
St. Louis
Ucks
Chicago
Michigan
Wisconsin
Atlanta Market Prices for Fruits Vegetables and Groceries
Corrected by Fidelity Fruit and Produce Company and Oglesby Grocery Company. Lists prices for oranges, apples, lemons, grapes, cranberries, cabbage, onions, potatoes, tomatoes, beans, squash, peppers, celery, lettuce, cauliflower, cucumbers, and various meats and canned goods. Includes quantities like box, crate, barrel and per pound or dozen. notes seasonable crops and storage items.
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Fidelity Fruit and Produce Company
Indian River
Florida
New York
Malaga
Oglesby Grocery Company
Alderney
Horaford’s
Socco
Cotton Movement Signals Mixed U S Cotton Markets
The report lists daily and weekly cotton movements across ports including New York Orleans and Savannah with middling prices, receipts exports and stocks. It shows totals for day and week receipts and season totals, reflecting a steady yet varied market across multiple regions.
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Atlanta
New York
Oon Ee
Orleans
Ee Alsecco
Mobile
Savannah
Middling
Charleston
Wilmington
Norfolk
Baltimore
Peston
Philagetpota
Houston
Memphis
Auguste
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Little Rock
Market gloom as rails and wheat lead stock declines
December 21 report shows Wall Street souring on prospects after coal freight rates drop. United States Steel weakens while southern railroad stocks hit new lows. grain markets rally on Chicago cash wheat and May futures, with corn and oats mixed. Regional livestock prices slip but hogs hold firm amid steady cattle demand across St Louis Chicago and Kansas City markets.
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Chicago
St.Louis
Kansas City
Mina Bod
Chica&r
Board of Trade
Articl
Bose
St. Louis
Kanena City
Dec
Sugar and metals market roundup from New York and London
A December market blotter reports mixed commodity activity including sugar in port at 4.18 for centrifugal and refined grades holding steady. copper and tin quoted in London and New York with modest moves. provisions and rice in Chicago and New Orleans showing steady to soft tones. indicators note quiet futures for sugar and varied price levels across spices, alloys, and rosin with receipts and shipments logged for December 21.
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New York
London
Spelter
Fron Northern
Xare Stiis
Ig. Xo
Fsomttern
New Orleans
Honduras
Japan
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G. B. Adair, Jr
Considering Waterways Commission
Siberia
Newsies
Boyde
Oppenheim Cigar Store
Peachtree St
York
New York Bonds
Car & Foundry
Ia Bbsg
Tel & Tel
Atlantic Coast Line
Baltimore & Ohio
Ing Central Leather
New_York Central
Ut &T
Norfolk&_ Western
Pennsylvania
dAdis Ida
Reply & Steel
Joel Nida
Im Ik Ik
Te Bae
St. Louia & San
Seaboard Air Line
Southern
Paoitia
Southern Railway
Lt Bmg
Texas Co
Texas & Pacific Elon Pacifica i Ai
Utah
Vai-Caro
Western Union
Panama
American American Tel
Tal
Gorton
Alga
Atchison Gen
American Tobacco
Central of
Stott & Myers
Missouri, Kan & Fexda
York Central
H. & Hartford
Norfonis & Western cv
Northern Pacific
la Reading
Republic Iron & Steel
St. Louis & San Frenchecq
Beaboard Air Line Sdj
Southern Hell Telephone
Southern Pacific
Texas Company
Texas & Pacific
Union
Viirginias Garolina Gherucar ' Southern Pee
Nc Provleton Co
Swift & Co
Cotton Movement
Satianing Cenre Nar Ranainta
Pennsylvania Public Service Commission
Financial District
Pennsys-vania Public Services Commission
Wall Street
Reading
Lehigh Valley
United States Steel
Exchange
Louisville and Nashville
Seaboard, Preferred
Common
Preferred
Gethlehem Steel Preferred
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United States
Brookfield Park
Family Park
Woodlawn
Swift
Swifts
W. H. White, Jr
Whitta Provision Company
Armour & Co
Hama
Metals
Naval Stores
Shinmento
Perfecto Garcia
Thos, H. Pitts CO
Hanover Square
New York Cotton Exchange
New Orieans Cotton Exchange
New York Produce Exchange
Liverpool Cotton Association
JAY, Bond & Company Cotton Merchants
Cotton Exchange
Beaver Street
Avpris
Alonzo Richardson & CO. Certified Public Accountants
Empire Building
Charles J. Metz
Gertified Public Accountant
Audit Company of the
South Healey Building
Arvanta National Bank
Tre Osmest National Bank
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