Midsummer Season Business News and Gossip
The New York market shows heavy liquidation with some support from major holders. Bulls foresee later recovery tied to crop prospects while foreign investors grow more pessimistic. Railroads face potential restructurings and tariff disputes, New Haven and Missouri Pacific dominate headlines, and steel and cotton markets display mixed signals amid shifting money rates and credit delays.
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Jimparta
New Haven
Interstate Commerce Commission
LCG
1 CC
New England
Missouri Pacific
Variqua Securities
Shorts
Standard Civil Company of California
Ilegal
Aurts
Western Maryland Railway
Junge 30
United States Lighting and Heating Company
Cotton Goods Market Weakness and Mixed Demand in New York
July reports show cotton goods and yarn markets weakening due to pressure from buyers and jobbers, while some strength remains in certain textiles. Wide print cloths and wide sheetings stay reasonably firm, brown sheetings irregular, export demand light, bleached goods steady. Rhodes notes western crop influences easing demand. overall, standard merchandize steadier, summer items active. Prices listed include print cloths 4 1 64 to 6 cents, 2% nominal. brown sheetings 8 1 4 cents. standard prints 6 4 cents. dress ginghams 5 cents.
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Rock Island
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Juma
Milla
Georgia
Taxaa
Argentine Republic
New York
Rhodes
Ihnil
Concefuians
Southérn Standard
Jackson V. Smith Jr Dies in Atlanta Sanitarium
Jackson V Smith Jr grandson of a Barnesville bogey manufacturer died Saturday afternoon in a private Atlanta sanitarium after a brief illness. He was longtime officer at Gordon Military Institute Barnesville. Surviving his parents Mr and Mrs Jack V Smith two sisters Misney Ruth Annie Kate and two brothers Joe and Walter Smith. The body is at Barclay Brandon's chapel and will be sent to Barnesville for funeral and interment.
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Jackson V. Smith, Jr
Barnesville
Atlanta
Gordon Military Institute
Nebraska
Jack V. Smith
Misney Ruth
Annie
Kate Smith
Joe
Walter Smith
Barclay & Brandon's
Hindu Immigrants Barred From Canada
Vancouver July 18. After swearing in 200 special police, immigration authorities boarded the Hindu immigrant ship Komagata Maru and ordered Captain Yamamoto to move outside the 100 mile territorial limits. Guarded by police, he complied. The captain was told to take his 862 passengers away, but could not due to threats of violence. The Hindus are in a menacing mood. The government has supplied provisions for the return trip, warning that further interference will lead to starvation in the harbor.
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Vancouver
B. C
Yamamoto
Bank Clearings Show Encouraging Growth in Atlanta
Bank clearings in Atlanta for Saturday and the week show a clear rise over the corresponding period last year. The Saturday total was 176,096.60 and the week total reached 12,289,378. Beme- week last year 10,902,903.26. Increase over last year amounts to 1,386,478.51.
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Atlanta
Felder Speaks in Walker County and other campaign notes
A Georgia campaign roundup reports Hon. John R. Cooper addressing voters in Dalton with a pro equal rights platform and criticism of filibusters. Congressman T. W. Hardwick speaks to about 360 in Waycross and touts tariff cuts while urging Felder to withdraw. Gainesville hosts Tom Bell and other local clubs organize in support, while Butts county forms the Joel Brown club and Lawrenceville hosts Charters in the ninth district race. Warren ton, Thomasville, and Glynn County articles note large turnout, multiple candidates, and expanding campaign activity.
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Ly Felder
Walker County
Dalton
Gauly
John R. Cooper
Macon
United States Senate
Cooper
Mardwick
Welder
Union” Depot
Atlanta
Georgia
Hardwick
Kimball House
Eton
Murray County
Gainesville
Educators of the South To Meet at University In Important Conference
Athens Ga July 18 Special Leading Georgia and Southern educators will convene at the University of Georgia for a four day summer conference from July 21 to 24. P P Claxton United States Commissioner of Education will address the chapel and at a civic luncheon. Dr J M McBrien and state and university leaders will join discussions on rural education, school administration, and community life with plans for rural welfare and country schools. About 200 to 500 attendees expected from state and national education circles with parallel exhibits and civic events.
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Georgia
University of Georgia
Inclusiv
United States
P. P. Claxton
Washington
South
J. M. McBrien
Lae
Claxton
McBrien
ML. Brittain
Atlanta
Jerry Pound
State Normal School
Barrow
University
Peabody School of Education
H J. Stone
Emory College
Newton
J. C. Marton
H. Downing
Misa Elizabeth Haetl
Ant Birk
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Georgia Chamber of Commerce
City and Chamber of Commerce of
Athen
State College
Tite
Annoyed by Flashlight Attack Triggers Disorderly Charge
C E King of 625 Marietta street says a night flashlight provoked him to assault C A Bryant of 367 West Third street in front of his home around 10 pm. Bryant and his father RB Bryant aided in resisting King. Both Bryants were served charges to appear in police court for disorderly conduct.
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Marietta Street
C. A. Bryant
West Third Street
King
Migs Eithel Kates
Bryant
RB. Bryant
Sixth Case of Plague Found in New Orleans
New Orleans July 18 a sixth plague case was confirmed a 10 year old girl Helen Loell ill since Thursday hospitalized in serious condition at taala tien hospital The city campaigns include freight inspections for rats and a civic federation women’s committee cleanup and education efforts Pensacola protest over a planned excursion was referred to Dr Rucker with no danger found Guatemala public health officials Artega and Ligasto to observe plague response 1208 rats captured no new rat infections reported tonight
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New Orleans
Helen Loell
Camp Street
Taalatien Hospital
W. C. Rucker
Oscar Salomon
Civic Federation
Pensacola
Fla
Leday
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Rucker
Louisville and Nashville
J. K. Ridgely
Louiisville
Waghville
Assur
Artega
T Ligatralda
Dr Broughton Invited to Preach at Tabernacle in August
The Baptist Tabernacle in Atlanta sent a telegram to Dr. Broughton in London inviting him to preach during August and possibly return to his old charge. The committee has not yet heard his decision and asks supporters to urge him to accept the call.
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The
Baptist Tabernacle
Broughton
London
Atlanta
the Tabernacle
Baptists
Protest of Augusta Upheld by Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission upheld the protest of Augusta Georgia Cotton Exchange and Board of Trade challenging carload freight rates on cotton from South Carolina to Augusta as unreasonable. The commission ordered the scale of rates in operation through September 30, 1909 to be revised, with the order taking effect September 1.
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Washington
Augusta, Ga
Richmond Declares City a Refuge for Navy Deserters
Richmond Va July 14 Mayor Ainslie ordered the Richmond police not to arrest deserters from the U S Navy. Lieutenant Parson testified in Crutchfield court that sailors on leave were hounded here. Justice Crutchfield ordered three alleged deserters released after a heated dispute with Governor Stuart.
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Richmond
United States Navy
Ainslie
HW. E. Parson
Crutchfield
Ueutenant
Stuart
Augusta grants car to militia company
Augusta Ga July 18 The local national guard has been granted an appropriation by council to obtain an automobile for transporting members to and from the rifle range outside the city. The machine will be secured at once.
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Augusta
National Guard
Man Escapes Four Days From Adamsville Convict Camp
After four days of a twelve month sentence for forgery CW Dean escaped from the Adamsville convict camp on Saturday he was recaptured by Fors and Whitfield on Whitehall Street. He had previously attempted escape with help from outsiders while at work with the gang on the road.
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Dean
Adamsville
Ceme
Fors and
Whitfield
Whitehall Street
Wilson Takes a Walk Through City Bank Visit
President Wilson, after a recent illness, stepped out today in the business section to handle banking affairs. He skipped his usual Saturday golf game and appeared noticeably recovered, though observers noted the occasion drew much attention.
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Washington, J
Wilson
Thomas Quits Race In North Carolina Primary Field
Former Representative Charles Thomas of Newbern withdraws from the Democratic race for Congress in North Carolina third district. His exit leaves George B. Hood of Goldsboro as the sole opponent and ends the need for a second primary planned for August 3 by the district committee.
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Withington
D. C
Charles #. Thomas
Newbern
Congress
North Carolina
George B. Hood
Goldsburg
Carpenter Announces Candidacy for Ninth Ward Councilman
J. L. Carpenter has announced his bid for the Ninth Ward council seat. The candidacy seeks voter support and urges constituents to cast their ballot in forthcoming elections.
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J. L. Carpenter
Ninth Ward
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