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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1916
Page
5
Liverpool cotton trading paused on a legal holiday with the market described as quiet and steady. Futures section shows opening ranges and months listed from February through January, alongside receipts totaling about 66,009 bales including 44,500 American, amid export activity notes.
February 7 reports show poultry and eggs prices steady across multiple markets including Minnesota and Kansas City. Ducks and turkeys also listed without change, with minor regional variations noted for butter.
Chicago and St Louis report mixed cattle sheep and hog receipts with varied prices. Texas and Indian steers and feeders show steady to higher bids. London notes bar silver and short bill rates while a Molokai leper settlement incident ends in several deaths from arsenic contaminated alcohol.
Corrected by Fidelity and White Provision Co listings show prices for apples, pineapples, grapefruits, tangerines, celery, lettuce, cauliflower, cucumbers, eggs, and various meats and grains. Beef and hog quotations range by weight and grade with cattle, hogs, and dairy items priced alongside a broad batch of groceries and feeds. The market report also notes steady demand, higher overall prices, and mixed quality receipts across Atlanta markets.
Report from Wirat notes the Lamport and Holt steamer Tennyson was badly damaged by an explosion believed to be an infernal machine. Three crew members—an American, an Englishman, and a Dutchman—were killed while en route from Rio de la Plata to New York. The Jornal day Commercio editorial condemns coercion tactics and warns South American governments to stamp out such methods to protect neutrality and legitimate shipping.
In Baltimore February 23 special report, Atlanta delegates receive strong support as they parade with plant banners proclaiming the 1917 meeting likely to be held in Atlanta. Charles Bernhardt elected to the committee on ethical practice gives Atlanta access to executive sessions amid active lobbying by Georgia builders.
In Athens Ga on February 22 special report Earle Sherwood Jackson of Atlanta gave a most enjoyable reading of D Annunziog The daughter of Jarto was presented before an appreciative and discriminating audience on the University campus by the Drama League of Athens.
Governor Harris stance on prohibition remains unclear as Dr Hardman, speaking at Macon, accuses opponents and praises the anti saloon league while pledging independence from Atlanta cliques. He vows to enforce usury and prohibition laws and argues for public suffrage to decide the governor.
Congressional leaders discuss submarine war talks with Germany. Senator Stone seeks full facts from the president as Congress weighs the grave foreign situation. The president says merchant ships may arm defensively and urges minimal foreign debate to avoid jeopardizing negotiations.
Governor Harris urged Georgia to unite under the Georgia Chamber of Commerce drive for prosperity. He praised Rome Athens and Atlanta Rotarians and spoke of Georgia's resources growth and the need to attract investment and industry across the north center and Wiregrass regions.
In Rome on February 23 a telephone dinner of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce drew about one hundred Romans. Governor Harris spoke from Atlanta and was warmly cheered for state progress and farming protection. C J Hobden led Rome speakers and roused strong enthusiasm while a committee was formed to extend the drive in a statewide canvass. The event showcased flawless telephone service for remote speeches.
Unofficial notices promise fresh news in ten days from Atlanta real estate sources. Temporary papers involve major Peachtree street site and a south side property near the Terminal district with several small cash deals reported on Tuesday. Court records show a large wave of warranty deeds and dozens of transfers, including Edwin L. Harling's cash sale of a six room bungalow at HI and Lane streets for 3500, amid a broader skew toward Grady hospital concerns and Decatur tax discussions.
Athens Ga February 32 Special Eighty-five members of the Athena Chamber of Commerce heard a banquet address by Governor Harris telephoned from the executive mansion to Rome and the city. Speakers included Pres ident Haden of the state organization Wilmer Moore and 3G Weatherly of Atlanta. Local chamber pledged to cooperate with the Georgia Chamber.
In Fulton County Georgia the City of Avanta Notifies property owners of a proposed Tar Macadam pavement on Home Avenue between Boulevard and Confederate Avenue costing about 98 cents per front foot. Owners may appear March 6 1918 at 2 pm in the Council Chamber to show cause against the project. Walter C Taylor Clerk of Council. Continued on next page.
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