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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1915
Page
8
New Orleans reports a cautious cotton market as prices finished 8 to 12 points higher than the prior week margins. Openings were unsettled amid political tensions with Germany, with traders holding fresh commitments while awaiting the second season condition report and acreage data.
New York June 13 Pittsburg steel mills gain from war orders as contracts for reflected and cost steel flow to the war effort. May orders surge with Pennsylvania Railroad equipment orders and rail contracts, while Carnegie Steel subsidiaries roll shrapnel bars. May output at Steel Corp averaged 7 percent capacity, with shipments about 37 000 tons daily. Domestic and foreign demand for ships and heavy components drives expansion. Steel building and bridge work stay tight.
The United States treasury showed a net balance in the general fund of 38,365,727 yesterday. Total receipts amounted to 2,948,911 while total payments were 1,862,268. The fiscal year deficit stood at 190,078,801 against 73,738,097 last year, excluding Panama Canal and public debt transactions.
Equitable Trust Company of New York, as successor trustee, announces default on joint notes of Atlantic and Birmingham Construction Company and Atlanta Birmingham and Atlanta Hastroad Company. Public auction June 33, 1915, at 12 o'clock noon, Vesey Street, Manhattan, for $750,000 in First Mortgage 5 percent Imperial Gold Bonds of Brunswick Steamship Company and related securities including Brunswick stock and notes.
New York reports a confident week in the stock market, tempered by Germany concerns. Resignation fears fade as market optimism returns with extraordinary trade conditions, renewed speculative activity, and evidence of high grade securities flowing into strong hands.
The Atlanta Chamber of Commerce notes reciprocal relations with over a hundred commercial bodies across the United States. Members traveling this summer will receive traditional courtesies on presenting their membership card. A brass card is issued. members in good standing should obtain one before travel. In turn, Atlanta will honor foreign memberships. Also mentions a French cattle fodder product from tomato seeds and a process to produce four pound loaves.
Athens June 13 Special Commencement Sunday at the University of Georgia featured Rev. John D Mull delivering a powerful sermon from the old chapel. He spoke on knowing Christ and the value of religious experience, urging personal faith over worldly gain. The day included sophomore declamations, Phi Beta Kappa events, and plans for a large Lebion reunion with a banquet and smoker. Governors and dignitaries were noted as attending events and rooms reserved for official guests.
The Atlanta lodge of Elks will hold its annual Flag Day exercises tonight at its Elkis street home. Notable speakers include Preston Arkwright and Dr W W Memminger. The program features an overture, readings on the flag’s history, songs, solos, and an audience participation of America.
Tybee Island, Ga June 15 Special The Cotton Seed Crushers Association of Georgia holds its eleventh annual convention at Hotel Tybee June 14 15 and 18. President P D McCartey and Secretary E F V Chivers led a large Atlanta delegation arriving by train. Events include tours, breakfasts with Savannah firms, tours of county roads and race course, and speeches by Savan nah officials. The opening session Monday will feature welcomes from Tybee official Stan A P Wright and Mayor Richard J Davant with a response by John T Dennis Jr Atherton. Dr E Lee Worsham entomologist discusses The Bell Weevil Its Advance Into Georgia. various social features planned.
Flag Day activities scheduled today at the Piedmont Driving Club with the Joseph Habereham chapter of the Daughters of the American Republic and United Daughters of the Confederacy invited. A brief business session precedes the program at 4 PM.
Dr Len Broughton formerly of Atlante now of Knoxville Tenn delivers a lustrated lecture at Bee Baptist Tabernacle on the European War and his take on W J Bryan's resignation as secretary of state He criticizes a recent Washington farce connected to ship purchase bill and commercial opportunities amid the war.
A fragment from the Louisville Courier Journal notes a humorous kitchen scene where soot blows over a steak and someone asks to give it a spritz of pepper. The wording resembles a casual, lighthearted column line.
Rev W R Hendrix at St Mark's preached on Seeing life whole from Matthew six urging readers to trust providence, view life with a larger purpose, study health and sanitation, and pursue meaningful reforms without fretful material excess. He warned against impatience and narrow thinking, calling for practical action rooted in faith.
City clerk Walter Taylor helps rally property owners to resurface streets using Lutz heaters leased by the city. Whitehall Street already repaired and ready. many adjacent streets show owner interest. The plan avoids city canvassing costs. petition drive begins soon with work expected within ten days at sixty cents per yard versus higher payement rates.
Edwin Arthur Kraft at the organ and Joseph Maerz at the piano headlined a near sellout Atlanta recital at the Auditorium Armory. Maerz drew praise for Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody No.12 and Wagner pieces, while Kraft, leaving Atlanta for Cleveland, showed his usual form. Maerz has performed nationwide, directing Wesleyan Conservatory in Macon, and Kraft is noted for his forthcoming Cleveland post.
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