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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1904
Page
16
January report from Chicago notes Dr Arthur D Bevan declares no definite remedy exists for pneumonia. The Chicago Medical Society heard protests from several physicians while agreeing medicines offer limited aid and moral support. Standard Diaries 1904 at John M Miller Co. 30 Ma Hetta et
January 28 report from New York notes vegetarian residents struggle to obtain food as continued cold drives up prices. Green vegetables are expensive and scarce, forcing dealers to rely on canned goods. Ordinary eggs fetch 60 cents a dozen, with no fresh supplies arriving.
J A Warren of Macon has succeeded D Q Vining as station agent for Central of Georgia and Atlanta and West Point at this station. Vining has resigned after several years in the position. The change takes effect January 28.
In a terse notice the item notes a catalog free completion within a three month span. It mentions Tudzer iyolann as the subject and implies a publishing or library project completed on a tight timetable. Specific names and places are not provided in the readable text.
The session saw prices slip from night levels with thin rallies as the organized bear party and short-covering attempts failed to stem declines. Atchison traded heavy amid rumors of Berlin listings and a large bond block. United States Steel and related rails fell, reflecting pessimism about iron and steel earnings and currency pressures in a weak close.
An advertisement touts Cheney's Expectorant as curing a cold relieving cough and healing the lungs. The seller J. C. Raymond of Houston Texas offers one dozen bottles for purchase with payment enclosed.
A. B. Baxter & Co. New York January 28 notes active southern spot demand at full prices with rapid advances not halting sales. Bulls remain quiet though strength persists. Receipts may drop after February. last year February total was 876,600 bales. First prices rose then softened. port receipts 16,000 vs 28,000 last year. exhaustion of stocks noted in interior towns. Liverpool reports crop reductions. Hubbard Bros & Co. New York January 2 cites market at peak with March demand, arbitrage buying about 30,000 bales and expected higher prices tomorrow amid heavy European interest.
Chicago receipts 18 000 hogs and cattle in steady to lower trades with dull demand and mixed grades. Prices for steers, cows, bulls and calves set within narrow ranges. hogs show heavy sales with bulk near 4 85. Sheep receipts 20 000. lambs and wethers quoted lower. Kansas City and St Louis also report mixed cattle and hog movements with declines in some grades. Coffee, sugar, and grain markets move with firm to slightly higher tone amid varied futures and cash demand.
London wool auction sales on January 24 featured 15 341 bales with Victoria in demand and strong bidding for home and continental wools. Prices varied by origin with New South Wales 900 bales and Victoria 2600 bales scoured trading at multiple shy-down levels, while lambs wool remained slow. Foreign and domestic financing notes followed, including Bank of England reserve changes and London exchange rates, with metals and commodities mixed in New York and global markets.
A dense price ledger from Atlanta and coastal markets lists varied goods including pork products, lard, bacon, coffee, sugar, canned goods, dairy, and produce. Entries note January 28 figures for cities like Atlanta Chicago Cincinnati and Savannah with multiple price points for lard, bacon, coffee, peaches, apples, onions, cabbages, and turpentine across wholesalers and sellers.
London January 28 The Duke of Marlborough under Secretary for the Colonies received a deputation of the British Cotton Growers Association at the Colonies Office. The government expressed sympathy with expanding British grown cotton and large areas will be planted in West Africa. The association is satisfied that the experimental stage is past and plans to restrict gambling in cotton were discussed by the master cotton spinners in Manchester, including buying futures and increasing purchases to guard against market fluctuations.
Washington DC January 26 1904 Commander in Chief John Black of the Grand Army of the Republic writes to Colonel James P Averill Atlanta Ga expressing warm approval of Mitchell post resolutions on the death of General John B Gordon a Confederate veteran leader The missive notes Gordon’s esteem for his fraternal work and reflects personal bereavement and public loss in the death of a notable figures of the era
Secretary Wilson issued the annual quarantine order due to Texas cattle fever with February effect. California Oklahoma Texas and southern states included. Georgia and Tennessee borders adjust. Monterey County California removed from quarantine. Blaine County Oklahoma north of the Canadian River freed. Latta County Tennessee placed under quarantine. Mae Clay and Cumberland counties added for inspected shipments.
The article extols the comfort and luxury of travel aboard the Chicago and Florida Special and the Washington and Southwestern Limited, operated via the Southern network. It emphasizes perfect appointments and refined passenger experience offered by these premier trains.
A faulty news agency report claimed a cavalry lieutenant was jailed for insulting United States Minister Hardy at a palace reception. The palace detail shows a detachments of cavalry oversaw carriage arrivals and a lively debate about waiting spots. The arrest claim is untrue.
New York, January 28 Mrs Mary Treadway former companion of Queen Victoria dies at her Chester New Jersey home aged 94 Born Mary Williamson she was daughter of the royal physician to the George IV and Victoria families She married a clergyman against her father’s wish and came to the United States She remained proud of a dress given by the queen until her death.
Notice to stockholders states the annual meeting for election of directors and other business will be held at the company's office in the Empire Building Atlanta Georgia on a Tuesday in May at a time to be announced. Secretary initials illegible.
The forecast covers Georgia Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Mississippi Alabama Texas Louisiana Arkansas Tennessee and Kentucky. It calls for brisk northwest winds in the north and West with snow in the Virginia mountains, rain on the coasts of the Carolinas and Louisiana, colder in several eastern portions, and warmer periods in the Deep South and Texas with variable winds from north to south.
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