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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1915

Page

3

Three Held for Fight on Streets of Macon

In Macon Georgia on Cherry street last Thursday morning Sam Edmondson Oscar Harris and C B Greer were fined 50 each for drunk and disorderly conduct and fighting. Edmondson bound over to city court for violations of state prohibition and assault and battery with bonds of 200 each. Greer plans an appeal claiming self defense as Edmondson Harris beat him with a pistol used to threaten Greer.

Macon Cherry Street Sam Edmondson Oscar Harris C. B. Greer Dey Civil Service Commission Cochran Edmondson Greer Harris Recorder

Georgia manufacturers form state association and elect leaders

Frederick B. Gordon heads plan for a Georgia manufacturing association with executives from Columbus Atlanta Savannah and Macon. Officers include H P Melkelham T K Glenn and W W Horne with an executive committee featuring J T Rhodes W R Smith and others. Headquarters planned in Atlanta with permanent offices to follow as members pledge unanimous support.

Frederick B. Gordon Columbus Manufacturing Company Columbus H. P. Melkelham Massachusetts Mills Georgia T. K. Glenn Atlanta Steel Company Atlanta William W. Horne Dalton Clyde & King Atlanta Agricultural Works R. D. Cole R. D. Cole Manufacturing Company Newnan Willian Kehoe Kehoe Ironworks Savannah Julius Gresham Gresham Manufacturing Company Griffin G. PB. Dozier Dowman Dozier Manufacturing Company Je McNeel the McNeel Muarbie Company Marietta T. B. Golden Golden Foundry Ad Machinery Company George Stearns Riverside Mills Augusta Tf.j. Struppa Columbus Ironworks Brooks Morgan Frank Block Company H. A. Dean Rome W. PR. Stevens Macon F B. Gordon Columbus “Manufacturing Company HP. Melkelham Lindale T. Glenn J.T. Rhodes Ueasgurer WRC. Smith Publikthing Company Aulanta M. O. Jackson Southern Bell “Telephone Company W. I. Glenn Georgia Railway and Power “Company Oscar Elias Fulton Bug and Cotton Us Ateante H. W. Salmyn Whittier Milly Company Chattahoochee Tennenace C Gilbert Nashville Tennessee Manufacturers’ Association Tennessee Association Wlso Seeucig Chamber of Commerce William W. Horna Nchusastie

Army post for the Canal Zone eyed at $2,060,000

Panama report details a high level discussion on establishing a permanent armed post near Panama City with a $2,060,000 budget. Brigadier General Clarence Fao Milwards and Col George W. Goethals discussed troop disposition and fortifications, plus policing plans for Panama and Colon to prevent future incidents.

Panama George W. Goethals Panama Canal Zone Clarence Fao Milwards Canal Zone Goethals Panama City Canal Colon Secretary of War

War Is Worst Evil Says Lord Bryce in London Lecture

Viscount Bryce former British ambassador to the United States argued that war is the world’s worst evil and that if a chance to end war arises it should be seized now. He warned that without cure, nothing will change and urged a stronger postwar peace sentiment to justify sacrifices.

London Viscount Bryce United States

Death of Rev Thomas Kelly Cheyne

The Rev Thomas Kelly Cheyne, renowned scripture scholar and Oxford professor, died last night. Born in 1841, he served as canon of Rochester from 1883 to 1903 and was a member of the Old Testament provision commission in 1884.

Lonnen Thomas Kelly Cheyne Oxford Rochester Ola Testament Yrovision Commission

Light Offerings Advance Cotton Market in New York

In New York on February 16 unsettled sentiment lingered as trading reflected nervousness over shipping and heavier season offerings. Prices closed steady with a net advance of 2 to 2 points. Liverpool futures traded higher but failed to spur demand. Demand from exporters and steady southern spot markets supported rallies, while New Orleans holiday kept general business modest and spot cotton quiet at middling uplands around 8.55 cents with no sales.

New York Liverpool New Orleans Bates Hio Santos Hruzu Jundiohy

New Orleans Exchange Closed On Mardi Gras

New Orleans exchange closed Tuesday Mardi Gras and will reopen Wednesday. Cotton markets show mixed prices across cities, with futures quiet and receipts listed. Dry goods in New York steady with cotton duck shipments and orders. silks quiet and men's wear in moderate demand.

New Orleans Mardi Gras, Ft New York

Balance in Trade Shows Deficit Narrowing Week

Washington reports the commerce department shows a surplus of 20,920,007 for the week ending February 12, with exports at 54,186,430 and imports at 23,865,323, down from the prior week. Cotton exports reached 285,649 bales, boosting ten week totals to 3,?9081 bales.

Washington Department of Commerce Bates

Not Guilty Verdict for Hast St Louis Officials

Hast St Louis February 16 six former city officials were acquitted of misappropriating 100000 in city funds. Defendants include former mayor Charles S Lambert former comptroller John J Faulkner W R Rodenberger former comptroller Fred Gerold former alderman Claus Tietje former health department clerk Lester Grigsby now chief of detectives. The jury found no conspiracy to obtain city funds by duplicitous bond coupons.

Hast

Wet Republican Shanahan Elected Speaker in Illinois

Springfield Ill February 16 The election today of David HE Shanahan of Chicago a Republican wet as speaker of the lower house ended a deadlock that lasted since January 6 The wet and dry issue had dominated and hindered the Republican majority from settling the speakership within party lines The stalemate had grown until it was clear the decision could not be made along party lines

Springfield Ill David HE. Shanahan Chicago

No Mardi Gras in France Saintated public day

Paris February 14 reported no official Mardi Gras celebration in France today. Most households marked the day privately with modest observance compared with prior years.

France Paris

Wheat Market Lifts on Liberal Export Hopes

Chicago gains as export demand outlook boosts wheat prices though fears of continued free sales to Europe fade. Corn tumbles slightly with heavy stock pressure. oats decline and hogs lift prices in related market reports from Chicago and other cities.

Chicago Europé Seaboard

Speculators Blamed for Wheat Advance in NYC Inquiry

New York reports George W. Perkins testifying before Myer Nussbaum on a state inquiry into rising prices. He cites European speculators storing against war continuation and notes a visible supply drop of over 500,000 bushels versus 150,000 a year ago. He splits speculation into farmer, middle man, and European roles and calls for federal data on farmer holdings. Washington details President Wilson’s cabinet discussion of rising wheat flour and bread costs and upcoming figures on national wheat stocks.

New York George W. Perkins Myer Nussbaum Perkins Europe Washington Wilson Houston

Atlanta Groceries and Provision Market Prices

Corrected price list from Oglespy Grocery Company and White Provision Company detailing perishable goods, canned items, flour and grain, lunch and feed, and live stock values in Atlanta. Includes fruits, meats, dairy, and grocery staples with market-change notes and carload specials. Names include Armond Hammer Soda, Royal Baking Powder, and assorted Cornfield products.

Oglespy Grocery Company Akandy Armond Hammer Herbford’s Oliver Atlanta W. H. White, Jr White Provision Company

Cotton Seed Oil Prices Advance on Export Demand Rumors

New York the market held firm as rumors of export demand and light seed movement supported prices. A local refiner sold July futures well, with offerings quickly absorbed. Final bids unchanged to 8 points higher, spot trading at 7.15 to 7.30. Futures range noted for February with cash provisions in Chicago. Park prices listed at 17.00 to 18.70, with lard at 10.46 and ribas at 9.26 to 9.75.

Chicago St. Louie Kansas City Chicago Board of Trade Daly Timothy St. Louis Gloria Rose Tennessee Oklahoma Stover Patsy Purina Victory A. B.C Georgia New York Park Riba

Abroad Affects Stocks In Monday Trading

New York February 16 Foreign affairs again drew Wall Street attention with a sharp London decline and a small gold shipment from Ottawa. Remittances to London steadied, while bonds for future delivery surged as European liquidation weighed on securities. Mexican Petroleum rose over 3 points, United States Steel and International lists faced pressure, and major railroad stocks fell. After hours New Haven and Southern Railway preferred adjusted. Time money constant amid ample supply. total par value of bonds sold reached 2 828 000 dollars.

New York Wall Street London Ottawa Cuba Mexican Petroleum Pittsburg Coal Montana ,Power, Texas Company United States Steel International List Union Pacific Pennsylvania New Haven Raikway United States

Financial Markets And Prices Across Cities

Mercantile paper rates and bullion prices show firm government bonds and steady time loans in New York with sterling bills around 4 percent. London reports bar silver at 23.30 per ounce with discount rates near 1. Shee prices and produce quotes vary, with butter and eggs mixed in Chicago and Kansas City markets, and poultry values largely steady.

New Yorks Mercantile London

Atlanta's Strides From Day To Day Real Estate Notes

Atlanta property listings show Carl H. Fischer selling a residence on Penn avenue for 8658 to William N. Handle. Leases include stores on North Broad street and Journal crossway, Livingston on North avenue apartments leased, and numerous mortgage and deed transfers across Atlanta streets and avenues.

Carl H. Fischer E. W. Timson William N. Handle Penn Avenue J. G. Oglesby Pete, Brown North Broad Street Mr. Oglesby J. H. Nelson Journal Crossway Broad Forsyth Street M. E OC. W. Ford South Broad Street

Foreign exchange demoralized prompts bank meeting

New York February 16 demoralization in foreign exchange markets affects major financial interests. Light drafts on London fell to 79 per pound then recovered. Gold imports of 2.5 million released by the Bank of England. War exports push dollars in Europe, with heavy overseas credits and premiums on foreign gold.

New York London Bank of England Ottawa Europe England Dolars

Professional Views of the Cotton Market

New York reports mixed tones in the cotton market with better prices in Liverpool and domestic steadiness. Traders note war contrasts, old stock depletion, and strong demand from the east while local sentiment remains cautious amid small business volume and steady overall tone.

Sugar futures gain as active covering lifts prices in New York

Sugar futures opened firmer in New York with active covering and trade buying pushing midday and afternoon prices higher. Raw sugar steady at 3.74 cents per pound and refined steady, with sales of 6,200 tons and gains of 10 to 19 points by close.

Ow York Bates

Atlantic and Ice Company of Empire Cotton Oil Company and Pfd bonds

Trust Company of Georgia seeks purchase money notes for first mortgage real estate loans involving Atlantic and Ice Company of Empire Cotton Oil Company and bonds issued in Atlanta Georgia.

Empire Cotton Oil Com Atlanta & State Ga. Bonds Empire Building Atlanta Georgia

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