Cotton Market Plunges After Sudden Sharp Decline
Sensational break on the New York and New Orleans cotton exchanges as May deliveries drop to 13.60 yesterday 15.69 today. Southern bulls reportedly attempted to check the decline while rumors of a Wall Street clique to depress prices spread. Market closes weak with heavy trading and widespread panic among investors.
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Fowest
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New Orleans
Grady Attacks Governor Over Wall Street Gambling Debate
Albany January 6 Senator Grady denounced Governor Hughes in the senate after the governor's call to curb bookmaking. He accused Hughes of pandering to Wall Street while attacking racing gamblers, claiming the stock exchange is the era’s largest gambling institution and urging reform that risks public harm. Senator Alicia defended the governor, saying his advice is not influenced by clients.
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Hughes
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New York
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Senate bill would make kidnapping punishable by life
Frankfort Kentucky January 6 a state senate bill introduced today would punish kidnapping with life imprisonment. the measure stems from the unexplained disappearance of alma kellner in louisville.
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Puntahabie
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Alma Kellner
Loutaville
Arbitration for Switchmen in Chicago Convenes for Wage Talks
In Chicago on January 5, Switchmen's Union members from western railroads agreed with the General Managers' Association to submit wage and hour change demands to arbitration under the Erdman law. The union pressed for advance wages and altered hours.
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Congressmen Griggs Dies in Dawson Georgia
Congressmen James M. Griggs died suddenly at 4 50 p m in Dawson GA while convalescing from a possible heart condition after returning home for Christmas His death followed a morning when he felt unwell and doctors were called The report notes he had traveled from Washington on December 17 to spend holidays with family and that continuation of the obituary appears on page nine
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Washington
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England in Deep Wrath Rises Against Lords in Reform Call
The article reports unrest in England over the budget and Lords reform with Lord Lansdowne proposing a reformed upper chamber. It notes The Times backing reform, Rosebery committee plans, and tariff reform advocacy. Leaders across the country, including Austin Chamberlain, challenge Asquith on unemployment and defend the Lords’ composition and constitutional legitimacy.
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Austin Chamberlain
Asquith
Great Britain
Alfred Austin
Margard
Circus Man Is Buried After Suicide Five Weeks Ago
The body of G. M. Brown, circus advance man, buried in Columbia Georgia after dying by his own hand. He reportedly belonged to a prominent western family and was embalmed in good condition. Separate note mentions Macon council approving licenses for near bear sales despite opposition.
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Vain Efferiy
G. M. Brown
Bartenders Gift From Prohibition Fund To Orphanage
Bartenders who dissolved with Prohibition in Macon Georgia arranged to gift nearly 3500 dollars from their treasury fund. The Ex change bank handled 800 percent dividends, and the proceeds were sent by Clark Bridges Smith to the Gephaibah orphanage, with the full amount to be donated to the institution. Poet Watson in New York reports on William Watson, once called the English post, arriving with his wife after his brother declared him insane.
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Clark Bridges Smith
Gephaibah Orphanage
Poet Watson
New York
William Watson
English Post
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Negro enumerators raise census fears in South
Washington report by Jake Corrigan shows Rep Bartlett of Georgia and Rep Hardwick warning that using both black and white enumerators in southern districts will harm accuracy. They cite risk of Negroes treating white households seriously while ridiculing black enumerators. They fear double workload and recruitment issues amid a $19 million census plan.
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Georgia
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Durand
Thettegreen
South
Governors Exchange Greetings at Border Meet in Spoffer
Governors Jesus Del Valle of Coahuila and Campbell of Texas met at Spoffer near the border with their staffs. They exchanged greetings and traveled by special train to Dal Rio for three days of welcoming festivities. The talks aim to cement friendly relations between the two adjoining border states.
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Roane Alderman Chillo Dies In Handkerchief Incident
In January at La Porte Int, Alderman Chillo died from a condition described as caused by a handkerchief infection. The report notes the handkerchief’s role in an infected sore, detailing the sequence leading to the fatal outcome with emphasis on the local event and individual.
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F Laporte
Derman Chillo
Christian Scientists Plan Grand New Peachtree Church
The First Church of Christ, Scientists, will erect a large new church at Peachtre e Circle Junction. J T Holeman bought the lot from Ernest Woodruff for 16000 with Woodruff having paid 8500 earlier. The property fronts 190 feet on Peachtre e and 180 on Peachtree Circle in a prime north side Atlanta area. No architect chosen yet but plans call for a tall imposing structure with a grand dome. The church has about 200 members and aims to feature a fine organ.
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Fa Tantike Inna
Atlanta
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Ackert Leaves Southern Road Shift in Management Change
John Corrigan Jr reports vice president and general manager Ackert resigns from Southern Railway. E. H. Coopman to become manager as office is abolished. Finley to announce changes. Ackert plans to go west possibly to Harriman lines.
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Washington
EL Ackert
Southern Tailway
E. H. Coapman
Finley
Ackert
Harriman
May Annul Sale of Gramling Home In Probate Action
Attorneys for Mrs. Kate Hardin daughter of Anne Gramling owner of the Gramling Homestead plan a petition in court to annul this week’s special sheriff sale. Hardin contends her bid of 50900 was not noticed and the sale went to George Adair for 48000. The property fronts West Peachtree and West Baker streets, 110 feet by 132, with a two story residence and an outbuilding on the lot, centrally located and valuable.
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Anne Gramilig
Gramling
Court House
Tueaday
Peachties
Baker Street
Childered
Cost of living crisis prompts army funding debate
Washington on January 6 reports three major developments in the inquiry into rising costs. Senators Elkins and Crawford seek congressional investigations into the War Department over a $1,59650 subsidy deficiency and price hikes in army subsistence. Secretary Wilkie warns of ongoing inquiry if Congress steps in. A separate push calls for a comprehensive review of manufacturing costs over the past decade, aiming to explain wholesale and retail price rises. An influx of letters supports a proposed anti trust league promising price cuts through legal boycotts.
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Wilken
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Minattar
Mive -Fana
Tors
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Eet
Insurgents Clash Over Patronage Amid Taft Rift
January dispatch details Aldrich Cannon allies pressing to withhold patronage from insurgents aligned with President Taft. Insurgents argue they fight Cannon and Aldrich, while postmaster general Hitchcock faces pushback as nominations for federal posts lag. Officials say withholding patronage aims to restore future regularity, not punish past offenses.
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Taft
Miller
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Hitchcock
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Egypt
Weather Prophecy Forecasts Rain and Cold
Weather forecast predicts rain and colder air across the region with a shift from southeast to northwest Friday. Observations note warmer and normal temperatures, with rainfall totals in 24 hours and monthly deficiency figures.
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