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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1915
Page
2
New York and New Orleans report heavy liquidation in the cotton market with prices dropping more than a bale from last night and last week, though the close shows a small rebound from the low. October futures slid to about 8.75 as selling intensified amid German notes and south weather reports.
A fragmented report lists cotton movement across ports including New Orleans, Galveston, Wilmington, Norfolk, Baltimore, and Boston. It details receipts, stock levels, exports, and shipments with figures for middling and other grades, weekly totals, and notable city movements such as Houston, Memphis, Cincinnati, Rock, Dallas, and Auguia. The data shows weekly receipts around thousands, exports in the thousands, and varying stock holdings.
Chicago reports show wheat dropping 1.5 to 2 percent from last night while the market closes steady. Corn down 0.5 to 1.1 percent and oats slipping 0.4 to 0.4 percent amid liquidating sales. Wheat No 2 red and No 2 hard futures quoted around $1.16 to $1.07. corn No 2 mixed around 78 cents. oats around 49 to 50 cents, with Kansas City and other markets listing varied quotes for several grades.
The July 16 Cotton Region Bulletin reports dull butter receipts and varied creamery prices with 93 score extras and 28 cents for BT? 284 39 firsts 26 7 seconds 24 25. Eggs firm with receipts 7,973 and 22 29 for extra first. cheese receipts 4,417 with state whole milk. Poultry quiet, chilled, cattle prices unchanged, coffee futures rally and Rio markets steady with limited supply.
July permits show $276 787 issued in eight days, up from $149 832 for the same period in 1914. The daily average nears $34 000 with additional projects including a $60 000 Blackstone apartments permit. Prospective builds include Mary Thurmonds Whitehall street block and Gordon West End apartment plans. Several small residences granted, including two-story 9 room home at 113 West Fifth Street and a 6 room dwelling at 865 Parsons Street. Large projects under way include two reinforced concrete buildings for Southeastern Fair Association and Briarcliff road apartment. Renting record set for Blackstone apartments as 22 of 30 units leased in one week. Various loans placed. construction loans improving terms. Sale of DeKalb tract near Zion church to Reese and subdivision purchases in Decatur noted.
Washington, Jay 10 plans by the navy general board to improve American submarines aim to outpace other powers. The next building program may request nearly double the submarines, with new motive power batteries and a disappearing gun. Secretary Daniels endorses increases, while President Wilson supporters expect broader capacity.
Claudie Middleton, 16, daughter of T. J. Middleton, postmaster at Crab Tree, Van Buren County, was bound over in federal court under a $500 bond to answer seven forgery charges totaling 3700. She allegedly forged money orders to buy jewelry clothing and household furnishings from Chicago mail order houses while her father campaigned for county office and left her in charge of the office.
Rome July 16. Pope Benedict names American bishops upon the consistorial congregation's recommendation. Rt Rev Thomas F Cusack auxiliary bishop of New York becomes bishop of Albany New York. Rev Paul P Rhode auxiliary bishop of Chicago becomes bishop of Green Bay Wisconsin.
New York fashion commentary notes rapid shifts in summer styles with Quaker collars gauntlet cuffs uneven skirts and shifting hat shapes. It describes how women adapt to eccentric sleeves, open fronts, and diverse fabrics while aiming for distinct items each season, predicting continued design churn.
A newspaper note describes fashion trends with a move away from plain dark fabrics to printed silks, checks, roses, and bold patterns. It highlights textured lawns, floral coin dots, and new hat styles, mentioning Oriental motifs and summer dress silhouettes.
The article argues the Frank case reflects the nation’s broader concern with Georgia affairs and urges commutation of the death sentence. It cites Judge Roan’s doubt about guilt, notes a friend’s claim of the judge’s belief in innocence, and asserts most observers doubt the fairness of the trial and suspect Frank’s innocence may be proven later.
The Milwaukee Sentinel piece questions whether Bryan’s collapse was self inflicted or accidental. It notes editor reactions and a jokey line about the event, with references to a self made fortune and a smart remark about building in those days.
Dr Amos Fox the home superintendent and treasurer rejects a petition against the Soldiers home leadership. He claims inmate Hugh J Calamtt originated it after a drunken trial and asserts the document lacks support from most home staff. Inmates have asked state legislators to appoint a committee to probe conditions, alleging mismanagement, lack of audits, and conflicting authority among staff.
New Orleans July 10. Attorney General Pleasant seeks appointment of a receiver for the American Sugar Helm company charging conspiratorial acts to fix prices and restrain trade in Louisiana. The petition alleges ongoing violations under a new anti-trust law passed at the recent special session. Hearing set for July 16.
Justice Charles Hughes Nis refused the writ of error to the United States Supreme Court in the murder case of Herman Housbud. The application, filed by Charles Becker of New York, sought Supreme Court review during the Rangeley camping period, with Bourke Cockran among those noting the move. No substantial federal question was found and no opinion was issued.
Shorter has secured Grice as field agent. Miss Vlonde Pariah leads new laboratory expansions at Florio in the summer months. Several weeks in Denver and a year of research at Quanta College Arkadelphia are noted for Miss Pariah and the team.
A dated dispatch lists units and departure plans for American troops bound for overseas service. The Seventh and Twenty-fourth infanties, Eighth from Manila, and various cavalry and artillery units will sail through September to January from ports including Port Blas and San Francisco.
Finewire July 10 report from Kentucky notes a clash as striking miners employed by Continental Coal Company demand a 10 percent wage increase. Crated Mine Workers of America rally amid the confrontation with management at the Crated Mine sites.
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