White House New Year Reception Draws 2000 Visitors
Washington crowds line gates as President and Mrs. McKinley greet officials, diplomats, and military leaders. General Miles leads the army, Admiral Dewey heads the navy, with Lord Pounceforte and Spanish minister D Arcos among notable attendees.
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Legislature of Mississippi Opens Session at Noon
Jackson January 3 Nearly all lawmakers have arrived in the capital for the session convening at noon tomorrow. A. J. Russell Lauderdale is set to be elected speaker with rivals withdrawn. Russell, general attorney for the Mobile and Ohio road, is a prominent lawyer. Governor Mel Laurin will submit a lengthy message after joint session, extending close to thirty thousand words.
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New Year Day in German Metropolis Sees Kaiser Dedicate Flags
Dark cold New Year in Berlin with fog and rain as the garrison celebrates by re dedicating Prussian army flags. The emperor and empress witness ceremonies, pledge to preserve the empire, and praise unity while ministers and princes are received. American diplomats report improved relations with the United States and praise in the president's message.
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Steamship Refuses To Deport Slavonian Laborers
Galveston Texas January 1 The first instance of a steamship company refusing to carry immigrants deemed contract laborers by the U S immigration bureau occurred here today. Fifteen Slavonians were brought from Mississippi by Immigration Inspector Levy and tendered to the captain of the Ro land line but were refused. Warrants were issued for 8 G Spencer agent and for the captain. The ship sailed without service on the captain but Spencer was arrested. The bureau plans deporting about 1500 suspected contract laborers while steamship companies resist orders. Most arrived via Baltimore and many via New York. Under the 1891 act fines and vessel clearances may follow nonpayment.
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Greensboro Fire Destroys Two Large Greensboro Stores
A January 1 Greensboro blaze originated in Hague McCorkie Dry Goods wholesale elevator and spread to W J Clary store. Water froze as crews fought the flames, causing additional damage. losses near 100000 with insurance coverage and building damage estimated.
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Cotton Market Review Highlights 1908 Outlook
The New York Advertiser summarizes a year of volatile cotton trading marked by low prices, drought and flood fears, and a strong late rally led by bulls and Liverpool. Despite a sharp Wall Street crash, the cotton trade saw resilience with record daily transactions and higher prices than two years prior, signaling cautious optimism for the new year.
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Cotton Market Holds Steady Amid Tight Trade
James Riordan's Weekly Letter reports a short but active cotton week with prices regaining losses, limited movement in supplies, and foreign buying under Italian influence. Bulls gain opportunity to unload while money market improves, suggesting prices may rise though crop size uncertainty persists.
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Flour and Groceries Prices in Atlanta January 1
A dense ledger style list from Atlanta detailing January 1 prices for flour, grain, meal and groceries. Entries cover all wheat flour grades, corn and oats varieties, rye hay, meal forms, bran, shorts, stock meal, cottonseed meal, grits, and varied boxed and smoked meats plus lard. Also lists roasted coffees, standard sugar, salt, cheese, matches, soda crackers and oysters with prices.
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Market recovery after panic eyed for 1900 rally
The Money Should Ease letter notes a sharp recent market rebound from panic and predicts a dull period may follow. It cites easy money conditions, anticipated currency legislation impact, and strong railroad earnings with potential dividends. Stocks like Union Pacific and Southern Railway are considered cheap, with some 1900 price hopes. London money market details accompany.
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Trusts and Corners Rumor in Cotton Trade Debate
English spinners warn of a vast conspiracy to push cotton prices higher claiming a plot originates in Liverpool and extends across the Atlantic. The piece links this claim to US trust legislation and notes past European corners in Liverpool as cautionary history while citing projected US measures.
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Market Prices for Produce in Atlanta as of January 1
In Atlanta the market shows demand for fancy Jersey butter at 20 cents and King items like Tennessee produce around 8 to 14 cents. Live poultry and ducks move slowly with dressed turkey at 11 to 12 cents, while potatoes and onions fetch steady mid-priced rates. Prices for dried fruit, citrus, fruit and confectioneries, and nuts are listed with varying per unit figures and box prices.
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Live Stock Prices Across Markets January 1 Report
Regional market notes from St Louis Chicago and Kansas City show firm to higher bids on cattle and hogs. Native and Texas steers and cows move higher with strong demand. hogs up 5 to 10 cents, lambs rising. receipts totaling thousands across locations.
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Diaries 1900 Useful for Every Day of the Year
An advertisement notes diaries for 1900 in varied shapes and sizes. Available from John M. Miller Co located at 39 Marietta Street, Atlanta. The snippet mentions a brand Goughs and a product Che Expectorant.
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