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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1904
Page
4
A passenger ferry between New Richmond Ohio and California Kentucky was crushed by an ice floe and drifted two miles before reaching shore. The massive floe acted as a raft, leaving passengers panicked and seeking land.
Valentines are available in many varieties at John M. Miller Co located on 59 Plaristta Street offering a range of cards gifts and related items for the occasion.
New York February 2 The stock market fell toward stagnation with light trading and few clear views on business or politics. Amalgamated Copper rose briefly on Montana court approval but soon faded. United States Steel preferred gained on short-covering while other iron and steel shares weakened. Pennsylvanian line cardings declined, curtailment of anthracite production discussed, and wage settlement talks noted. Bond and money markets were dull. U S Realty preferred spiked without clear cause. Market closed heavy and without breadth.
London reports large cash movements with £72,000 added to the Bank of England and £250,000 shipped to Egypt while German and Paris markets show treasury shifts and exchange rates. Washington posts treasury balances and several New York stock letters note oversold conditions, Amalgamated action, and a cautious, professional trading atmosphere amid war-related sentiment and a cotton price drop.
Global grain and cotton markets show firm to rising tones as May futures gains push prices higher. Reports note decreased world wheat supply, strong hog and corn demand, and Liverpool and New York exchanges driving bullish sentiment amid tight supplies and active short covering.
The article blends domestic grooming guidance with financial market updates. It highlights witch hazel creams and various soaps, then shifts to livestock prices and commodity reports from St Louis and other markets, noting cattle, hogs, sheep receipts, and price ranges, followed by coffee, wool, and naval stores quotations and regional flour and grain prices.
Oats, flour, and grain prices vary with No 2 oats at 44 to 46 cents, No 2 white 42 to 43, and No 2 red 90 to 93. Provisions list ribs, bellies, and ham values. pork, lard, and salted meat prices are given for Atlanta and St. Louis. Coffee and sugar quotations appear with Arbuckle and Lion brands. dairy and perishables show eggs, butter, and cheese ranges. Fresh produce includes apples, oranges, bananas, and vegetables with regional price quotes.
Advices from Monte Christi in Santo Domingo report General Espaillet with about 200 rebels attacked Santiago de Los Caballeros. Government forces under General Caceres repelled the attack, forcing the revolutionists to retreat toward Monte Cristi. No word yet from Santo Domingo.
Seven Atlanta committees tapped by President W Calhoun to canvass the city for a General John B Gordon memorial fund met with notable progress yesterday. Veterans and confederates contributed many gifts, with subscriptions often reaching $1, and a central executive meeting set for 5 pm tomorrow at the Piedmont hotel. Captain Tip Morrison relayed a letter from Charles W Slocumb of Albany praising Gordon and expressing a wish to donate, illustrating widespread veteran support. Captain Harrison, Gordon’s warrant clerk, presented the pension voucher he signed as governor in 1886.
Merchants and farmers are urged to read Mallory's plow advertisement on page percent. The notice highlights pricing and features aimed at boosting farm efficiency and local trade.
Notice to stock debs announces annual meeting of stockholders to elect directors and transact business. Meeting at Empire building Atlanta Georgia on Tuesday February 9 1904 at 1 o clock. Secretaries H F Van Deventer and M Mauck listed. Paints and paper trades noted.
The forecast covers Georgia Virginia Alabama Mississippi Eastern Texas Western Texas Louisiana Florida North Carolina South Carolina Arkansas Tennessee and parts of the northeast. Wednesday brings fair skies with variable to fresh north winds and colder conditions in some western and eastern areas. Thursday turns colder with brisk winds and mostly fair conditions, shifting to northerly or variable winds in several regions.
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