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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1915
Page
12
In Macon Georgia on February 5 J W Fowler, 70, was shot by J W Cato after forcing his wife to walk four blocks to his store. Cato fired five shots wounding Fowler once as police stopped and overpowered him. He vowed vengeance if given fifty years and spoke of returning.
Washington February 5 by unanimous vote the senate elections committee recommended investigation of senatorial campaigns in Pennsylvania Illinois and any other states with charges of corruption. The Norris resolution to probe Penrose in Pennsylvania and Sullivan in Illinois was adopted with Republicans pushing broader inquiry. An amendment naming Alabama Indiana California and South Dakota was rejected. Chair Kern said recommendations would be placed before the senate.
Six men named in indictments over passports for German reserves and volunteers face federal charges. Defendants include Hans Achum von Wedell Carl Boroede Arthur Sachsse Ausgust IL Meyer Walter Muller and Hermann Wegen Maurice Dbeicher is identified as lawyer but not charged. Von Wedell is believed interned on Riveland and Albert DG Adams named as special agent in the arrest context.
In Teulteto near Salamanca, Mrs Lizzie Drake aged 66 Mrs Trene Spencer 365 and her daughter Gertrude Spencer aged 12 were found murdered in their beds with a sledge hammer. Bodies were in separate rooms with no sign of struggle. Victims likely slain three or four days earlier. Police seek two former boarders including Mrs Drake.
Augusta Georgia February reports the Richmond County reformatory criticized after a minister led arraignment. Roof leaks plumbing poor and sanitation lacking. County commissioners debate funding since the institution is private. Further investigation promised.
January 12. Bank of Japan data show war pressures easing as arms and munitions flow to allies. About $20 million in material already sold abroad, with similar future orders. Japanese firms secure Russian orders for belts and related gear, plus large quantities of other necessities to be delivered.
Montgomery Alabama February 5 The house approved a stringent anti tipping bill with heavy fines for anyone giving or receiving tips and for business owners whose staff accepts tips.
The finance committee Lodar reported adversely the bill to appropriate 60000 for Alabama buildings at the San Francisco exposition. The sentiment in favor of an exhibit and building has not sufficiently developed among the legislators to hope for removal from the adverse calendar.
Brunswick special report says the jury, after forty eight hours of deliberation, returned a verdict of not guilty in the case of Virgil Davis charged with murdering his wife. Prosecution presented evidence alleging foul play and motive, while the defense argued lack of proven intent. Local reaction was cautious as the court released Davis.
Copper exports totaled 15 353 pounds valued at 2 087 350 dollars. France received 9 64 percent of the exports followed by England 4 776 728 pounds Italy 1 737 428 Sweden 1 456 986 and Canada 91 142 pounds. Unmounted copper imports stood at 2 792 629 pounds with 84 756 pounds listed as...
US ports shipped a weekly record 585,032 bales with 483,476 to foreign buyers and 161,536 coastwise, amid huge port stocks of 1,925,674. Foreign exports top 4.12 million this season as mills and trades react to war news and shifting demand. Spot in New Orleans closed lower but recouped late. New York futures eased after a sharp drop on fears over a German naval zone and contraband fears. A Pine Bluff to Liverpool train load of 1,800 bales sold for about 7 cents.
New York reports show selling pressure as holders grow uneasy after Hurene advice on submarines, with Liverpool demand stronger but capitulating on decline. Traders flag pessimistic mood as stock drops reduce investment demand while southern spot holders refuse to sell unless prices rise. Hubbard Bros reports selling in New York worsened by Germany declaring a war zone around Great Britain, risking cotton exports and prompting curtailment of commitments until shipping conditions clarify. Jay, Bond & Co note early market fear of export disruption and uncertain steps by stakeholders.
Sea Island closed steady in Savannah with good business noted. Weekly quotario lists Georgian and Florida at 32 extra choice 21 choice 20 extra fine 19 fine 18, while sales show 125. In New York dry goods, cotton goods and yarns were steady with firm work and increasing retailer demand reported by jobbers.
National cotton movement shows steady exports with varied regional receipts. Daily totals record receipts 36,818 and shipments 42,306, with sales 6, and stock at 716,892 across multiple ports including New Orleans, Galveston, Mobile, Savannah, Charleston, Wilmington, Norfolk, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and interior centers like Houston Memphis and Cincinnati.
Liquidation dominated the day as German naval zone news sapped optimism. Stocks slid with Canadian Pacific, Southern Pacific, New York Central and Reading leading losses while United States Steel fell amid an active liquidation. strong bonds and new financings were reported as traders navigated a dull rally. Cotton, sugar and grain markets showed mixed moves with wheat surging in London on news of European demand and U S grains closing lower on profit taking and warnings of war risks.
New York reports a fluctuating week in cotton with prices tilted higher on October contracts by about 37 points. Demand from mills and old longs spurred buying while export movement fears and war news kept sentiment nervous. Spot demand and southern hedge selling limited advances, with Liverpool firmness dampening U.S. activity. Exports for the week were the heaviest for the season, and further large clearances were forecast if shipping remains favorable. Savannah reports mixed prices in turpentine and various commodities, reflecting broader market conditions.
New York Feb 6 Dun reports wheat gains driven by urgent demand boosting western agriculturists and general prosperity while cotton gains ease southern mood. Financial strength rises daily. bank exchanges show a weekly total of 2 912 49 146, down 12 1/2 percent from last year. Wheat exports 7 226 514 versus 2 773 332 last year. Continuous price movement across commodities noted with mixed farm receipts and livestock prices in several markets.
A fragmented ledger item shows items with values: Wasson February 3, Bork $17.00 $12.00, Lard $70.42, Ribs $9.37 $19.12, cash. The text reads as a damaged grocery or ledger excerpt with scattered monetary figures.
A dense early 20th century market listing from Atlanta shows corrected grocery prices and items across canned goods meats and provisions. Entries include pork and beans corn peas salmon tuna fish condensed milk evaporated milk olives sugar flour and various packing and brand names with price ranges, plus a long live stock and feed section and general provisions quotations.
The Atlanta Real Estate board plans its annual meeting and banquet at the Wanecoff hotel on February 2 with Forrest Adair as potential president. The reaching of several warranty deeds, quit-claim deeds, and mortgage-related transfers is noted, including properties on Forrest Avenue, Nassau Street, Myrtle Street, Edgewood Avenue, and various other Atlanta parcels with prices ranging from 1,300 to 7,000 dollars. The document also lists numerous transfers, trust deeds, and building permits, along with a brief note on coffee futures in New York markets.
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