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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1914

Page

12

Break in Cotton Prices Hits Worst Level in Years

New York July 20 Prices in the cotton market plunged amid market panic in the final hour, with the day closing 63 to 30 points lower. Values slumped from $8 to $10 per bale in a month as European tensions and weak domestic crops weighed. Traders anticipated further declines unless foreign news improved. spot cotton was quiet with middling uplands at 30.

New York Liverpool Offanemsa Norrow

Market Notes in a War Weathered Trading Day

A trading day marked by war news slash prices across markets. Receipts and exports varied by port, with Houston and New Orleans showing movement while Savannah and Galveston posted modest gains. General tone: cautious, heavy selling, extended declines, few confident rebounds as investors await night messages from abroad.

Weather and market drift noted in New York and Texas reports

In a mixed market update, Bond & Co. notes nervousness abroad and sustained selling, with cotton futures fluctuating while prices show modest gains in oil and boxing markets. Weather in Texas and Oklahoma is dry, tempering demand. futures across grains and cotton reflect cautious trading and mixed signals from open positions.

Wheat Prices Jump as War News Hits Markets

Chicago reports wheat futures leaping after Austria declares war, with a nine cent surge amid volatile trading. Dealers note weak buying interest and risk in ocean transport, while corn prices rise on the wheat rally and New York trends show mixed but firm demand for grains and related commodities.

Chicago Austria Liverpool Guta

Atlanta Quotations on Cattle Hogs and Staples Prices

Market notes from Atlanta listing prices for steers cows heifers and hogs by weight along with hog receipts and grain and feed rates. Includes corn-fed beef cattle demand and mixed quality dairy types with quotations from Chicago and local suppliers.

Atlanta W. HL White, Jr White Provision Company Wbove Rey Gakright King Colton Atfalta Bates Sian Harper Patey Patsy Purina Purtim Chawder Sacke Victory Derateh Sucks Victory A. B.C Sue Crene Pacien Bhurte Bron Ofitt Shorta Fitney Teele Auckr Sihmorte Bo W Bhoren Weown Georgia Gara Wacks Gocke Branc. W Tinta Hall Enckea Vip Walt Mocks Vo Chicago Razh Hoge Lategdy Byreen Texas

Stocks Continue Downward Move Con Foreign News

New York July 30 European financial development today triggered heavy stock market activity with widespread liquidation. The day showed 1,325,000 gharen overturned and prices dropped to 17 points in key issues. Foreign selling worsened by rumors of home conditions and a postponed clearinghouse meeting amid gold shipments and rising war risk insurance. Bond losses ranged 2 to 6, with total sales at $4,476,000 and US bonds unchanged on call.

New York Wurops New Orleans Brazil Brel Ria Santos Hamburg Sao Paulo Santos Onblce Fox The Stock Exchange Germany Russia London Paris Standard Oil Company United States

Market and Currency Notes Across Global Centers

A fragmented finance brief covers money rates in New York and London, with 5.05 bid on mercantile bills, 32% on government bonds, and 69% money in London accounts. Paris weekly Bank of France and Bank of England statements show rises in deposits and shifts in reserves. Metals and cotton goods markets slump in New York, while Savannah reports turpentine and rosin values and Chicago notes pork and timely figures.

Money and Exchange New York Mercantila Paper Steeling Exchange Gall London Paris Bank of Prance Geneva Aiis France Bank of England Bullen Public de Posits Nnten Linj Duttty

Hardwick Attacks Opponents In Race In LaGrange

LaGrange Ga July 30 Special Hon Thomas W Hardwick spoke to a large representative audience of Troup county voters supporting his bid for the short term United States senatorship He attacked Governor Slaton and criticized the tax equalization law He said Felder was merely a nice gentleman but inexperienced in national affairs and unfit for the job Hutcheng’s sole claim was Tom Watson’s support The speech lasted about two hours before Hardwick left for West Point by the Atlanta and West Point road

LaGrange Thomas W. Hardwick Troup County United States J. D. Edmundson Slaton Hardwick Felder Hutcheng Tom Watson Atlanta West Point

Ira Phillips Run Over by Train at Decatur

Ira Phillips a noted Redan chicken dealer was seriously injured when his coat snagged on a Decatur platform step and he was dragged by a Georgia train around 1 pm. One leg was severed and the other ground up requiring amputation. He was taken to an Atlanta hospital in critical condition.

Decatur Ira Phillips Redan Georgia Phillips Atlanta Gak Street

Perry Court Adjourns in Perry Georgia

Perry court adjourned after a term with juries convicting two Black defendants in Hart County for keeping intoxicating liquors in their businesses. One defendant fined $100. Three cases were sent to the superior court including George Mack Eubanks, a Black boy about 10, charged with assault with intent to murder for stabbing Josephine Wade, a white woman aged 68, in the upper Fourteenth district.

Perry Hart Valley Hach Houston County George Mack Eubanks Josephine Wade B Wade

Atlanta Strives From Day to Day

Construction advances on the Tom Pitts corner remodeled site at Whitenill and Alabama streets as Brown & Allen plan to move to permit erection of the Connally skyscraper in months. About $10,000 in improvements to the Pitts building and a $2,000 outdoor annex at Lea Street School announce further city growth. Building permits and transfers, mortgage deeds, and various real estate actions fill local briefs.

Tom Pitts Whitenill Alabame Brown & Allen Connally Pitts Lea Street John T. Chambers GD. Tyson Richmond Streat Fraser Street F. M Morris W. R Capitol Avenue Basa William A. Callaway Fl. Tt. Butler Old Wheat Fort Streets Edwaurd C. O'Donnell Nora G. Webn Xoush Drewry Street Mrederick Street Harriet F. Brandon Mra Helen J. “Williamson Weat Tenth Williama Streets J. Ft. McAdama G. A. Wight Delaware Avenue Vans Street Wily Gorley S.C. Garlay Virginia Avenue Kearenge Avenue W. J. George John W. Grant Ducler Street Merritt Avenue Sarme Same Uly Bedward Durant Lewis M. Anderson Jol Durant Place Poins de Leon W. M. McKenzie Jewie Campbell Piedmont Avenue Trasfer R. W. Campbell Stowe Avenue Gross Avenue O. Te Reed A. W. Hener Lot Hughy Houlevard Rigby Avenue Hoa A. Burfield Lute B. Lea Central Avenue Hattie Irvine Marion Hartee Tani Street Grove Street Stella P. Cline W. L. Cline Haitts Washley J. R. McAdams Tnderwood Avenue Confederate Avenue Ode Frank €. Eastman, Jr George D. van Epps Hilss Avenna Elbridge Drive Mibridge Drive Mayson and Turner's Ferry Namci Webb T A. Eldean Drewr Frederica Street Heten J. Willamson gage-Bond Company of New Yar W. L. Bailey M. C. Kelack Sawtell Avenue Tykewood Avenue Tye Street Atlanta Savings Bank Bedford Place Elgnth Street Marion Harlee

Freight train wreck at Lewiston raises tampering questions

Macon Ga July 30 Special Freight train No 34 on the Central of Georgia from Macon to Savannah wrecked late this afternoon after running into an open switch at Lewiston Fourteen loaded cars were smashed to splinters but no crew members were injured The train comprised sixty cars and the engine crew escaped derailment beyond the switch The wreck occurred while local officials were attending their annual conference in Savannah.

Macon Central of Georgia Savannah Lewiston Ofcials

Dives from Motorboat Rescue Men Near Savannah

In Savannah Georgia on July 30 Charles Barrington and O K B Clark employees of the Shotter Estate were rescued from drowning by Orian E Matrair after their canoe overturned Clark could not swim. Matrair launched his motor boat and dived to save them as the craft drifted downstream.

Savannah Charles Barrington O. KB. Clark Shotter Orian E. Matrair Youngs Clark Mattair

Thirteenth Georgia Regiment Reunion At Fairburn

Fairburn Georgia hosts survivors of the Thirteenth Georgia regiment for a gala barbecue and dinner on courthouse grounds with Joe Upehureh handling the feast. Hon James H Longino of the Fairburn Manking Company will give the welcome address followed by other speeches from dignitaries and locals. Large crowds attend these reunions in Fairburn.

Fairburn Thirteenth Georgia Regiment of Joe Upehureh James H. Longino Fairburn Manking Companys

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