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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1915

Page

3

Purtell Freed In Municipal Court

W R Purtell manager of the Georgia Good Roads company with offices in the Equitable building was discharged in Judge J E Ridley's court after a lengthy trial Police testified he offered to recover a stolen automobile for 100 and 79 aid was threatened to publish an ad if the reward was not paid Holmes and Purtell allegedly rode to Jonesboro in the car after the reward was refused Defense argued Holmes used the case to involve Purtell Charges dismissed without argument

W. R. Purtell Georfia Good Roads Company Equitable J. E. Ridley A. L. Whitehead Purtells Enser Purtell Imne C W. Holmes Jonesboro Holmes Good Roads

Knows How Many Times She Has Been Married

Mrs. Anne Lois Alexander denies being a serial wife and declares she should know how many times she has been married. S. P. Alexander sues for divorce claiming bigamy and cites a 1910 marriage to Charles Boyd. She alleges Boyd was killed in a circus act, and plans a cross bill to counter his accusations.

Anne Lois Alexander S. P. Alexander Charles ©. Boyd Boyd Alexander

Agricultural Rally in DeKalb County Today

The next state agricultural rally under Bed State Agricultural secretary and the Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs will be held at the Decatur Court House at 10 AM. Invited are farmers, their wives, Agnes Scott and Donald Prayer feed students. A large crowd is expected with remarks from Mrs WW Hamilton, Mrs Netlie Peters Black, Mrs L J Amsden, James Trice, Leroy Durcan, M L Brittain, Lee Worsham, Dr R Deloach, and Dr McCallie.

Bed State Agricultural Secrety Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs Decatur Agnes Scott Donald WW 8 Hamilton Deuatur Gletrich Netlie Peters Black L. J. Amsden dJamnes Trice Agriculture Leroy Durcan Georgia Market Association M. L. Brittain Lee Worsham RJ. Deloach Georgia Experiment Station Dr. McCallie

G M A Student Dies Taken To Aiken

Hall Rock aged a Georgia Military Academy student from Aiken died Tuesday at a private hospital after two nights in illness. The body was taken Tuesday afternoon to Blackwell South Carolina for funeral and interment. A committee of classmates escorted the body to the train. Karl was son of J W Bock the Aiken postmaster. He was a popular sophomore.

Hall Rock Georga Military Academy Aiken Jingas Cternoon Blackwell Karl J. W. Bock

Minnesota Debates 2016 Prohibition Amendment Bill

A Minnesota House bill proposes submitting a statewide prohibition amendment to a general election in November 2016. Governor Harmond yesterday signed a county option bill granting counties the authority to settle the Prohibition issue locally.

Minnesota St. Paul Mum Minnesota House Today Harmond Yesterdas

Banks and Foreign Trade Given Senate Approval

Washington March 2 Discourting by federal reserve banks of acceptances growing out of the foreign trade is authorized by a senate bill passed to the day by the house. The measure designed to facilitate financing of foreign business now goes to the president for signature.

Washington Federal Reserve Banks Senate House

Story of the Lives and Works of Dr Chapman and Mr Alexander

The Atlanta Constitution prints a concise and interesting 96 page work on Dr Chapman and Mr Alexander. Price at Constitution office 25 cents, or mailed for 30 cents.

Chapman Alexander Atlanta Constitution Constitution Office

Cotton Advances On Liberal Buying In New York

Cotton trading steadied after early declines with a net gain of 14 to 19 points as Liverpool and New Orleans buyers supported prices. Hedge selling waned and spot demand grew, with late gains pushing futures toward the session high. Spot markets rose with middling uplands around 6.45 to 8.70, receipts tallied.

New York Liverpool Jong Bulla New Orleans Germany Dardanelles Polnta

Cotton Movement Across Markets March Report

Cotton movement shows steady prices with middling around 7.2 to 8.46 across New York Atlanta Savannah and other ports. Totals for day receipts 21,042 shipments 96,079 sales 1,103 stock 854,409 with interior movement detailed for Houston Memphis Augusta St Louis Cincinnati and Dallas along with port figures and weekly totals.

Atlanta Mobile Birvannah Caporia Brook Gharteston Atgel Norfolk Inlen Lod Baltimore Hoston Phiadelphia Houston Memphis Augusta Walex Dallas United States Galveston TSS Savannah Charisuton Ar Fe Wilmington Ty Bay New York Boston Las Ana Gais Auguste St Louis Cincinnati

Foreign trade balance declines in February week

Washington reports a sharp drop in the US foreign trade balance for the week ending February 27. Exports totaled 319,426,059 with 764,304,338 in imports at 36,877, leaving a trade gap far larger than January’s. Estimates show a substantial monthly imbalance, reflecting reduced export activity and higher import costs.

Washington America Department Commerce Balan Marth

Wheat Declines On Peace Rumors In Chicago Market

Chicago reports fear that Turkey may seek terms of peace hits wheat prices with declines to 132 cents a bushel while large export sales from the United States support some gains. Corn rises on export demand. oats retreat slightly as provisions show mixed moves. Cash wheat and corn quotes from Chicago and St. Louis reflect ongoing market uncertainty.

Chuwago Turkey United States Seaboard Ehorts

Coffee futures dull as spot market quiet in London

Market notes show coffee futures largely neglected with small gains and steady quotes. Spot trade remains quiet as exchange prices in London and New York drift around fractional changes amid varied freight and processing costs.

Hie Santos London Tisa Mulireia Whale New York

Professional Views on the Cotton Market

New York reports mixed trading as overnight selling eased, prices recovering to gains on Liverpool firm demand. Analysts note naval blockades and broader buying support. however uncertainty remains about shipments to neutrals. Hubbard Bros. & Co. Commentary cites surprise rise despite Allied blockade and asks where export totals stand.

Metals Market Report Shows Flat Lead and Copper Values

In New York metals trade lead holds near $3.78 per unit while London quotes place lead at £20. Electrolytic copper ranges around $14.7 with steady, unchanged tone noted. Spot copper and related futures show minimal moves, with prices barely shifting amidst mixed global indicators.

New York Marea London Ine Gymboter Tip Fir Ston Jets Nutt Depdon Sperton

Atlanta Quotations and Livestock Market Report

The page lists grocery quotations with numerous item prices including canned goods, meat, dairy, and baking supplies, followed by the Atlanta live stock market report with prices for steers cows bulls and hogs from local and Chicago exchanges. It also includes grain and feed quotations, flour and cornmeal, and related provisions market figures. Entities include Atlanta, Chicago, White Provision Company, and various listed brands and product names.

Ogiesby Grocery Con Gana Atlanta WH. White, Jr St White Provielan Company Nelfers

Prices of Stocks Well Maintained

New York March 2 stock market shows light trading but steady prices across major issues. Railways gain 1 to 2 points, specialties rise with motors leading, while lack of investment demand and foreign selling press markets. Distillers Securities drop about five points in late trading amid broad declines in the bond market. United States bonds unchanged on call. London silver up and money market steady with low discount rates.

New York Liverpool Great Brita Germany Une Bond & C Italy Erie United States

Dry Goods Report from New York Trade March Second

Dry Goods market in New York on March 2 shows quiet, barely steady trading with cotton and weeds in small movements. Mixed goods and white items in fair demand, jobbers noting cautious deals and limited activity amid a cautious trade atmosphere.

New York Miks Easg

Big Wheat Shipments From New Orleans Reported

New Orleans March 2 a total of 1 114 915 bushels of wheat have been shipped to foreign ports through New Orleans since September 1, 1914 per board of trade figures. Last month shipments reached 5 109 083 bushels with 694 200 bushels in February 1914 and 371 504 bushels on board vessels not cleared.

New Orleans Board of Trade

Atlanta Builders Begin Multiple Projects In Early March

Atlanta builders push new homes and alterations as early March activity tops last March. Swift & Co plan improvements at No 7 East Alabama Street costing 5000, while KR Gaskill and Mrs Fannie M. Rountree invest in multiple dwellings on Whitehall, Palmetto Abbott, and Thelma streets. The week includes numerous transfers and a new Elite theater lease at 66 Peachtree Street totaling about 20000 in lease value.

Swift & Co Alabama Street Snelding KR. Gaskill Nog Whitehall Streat Fannie Ma. Rountree Palmetto Abbott Streets John M. George T. Thelma Street W. H. Hamilton Willeford Avenue

Brother and Sister Charged With Arson in Grady County

State fire Inspector Joyner announced that after investigating the burning of the Pine Park store owned by Mrs. J. Li Baldy and A. W Fuller in Grady County, the Grady County grand jury issued an indictment against the brother and sister. The pair, prominent locals, have been released on bond. Inspector Joyner found soaked cloth throughout the burned building and noted the store was insured for 000.

Joyner Cara Grady County Ceorgia J. Li Baldy A. W Fuller Pine Park Grady Fuller Baldy Jopner

Axe slips during tree felling injures man at College Park

Right foot split when an axe glanced off a large tree early Tuesday morning in College Park injuring Mr Echols. The blow bruised the instep but officials believe no permanent injury will result. Echols, a well known engineer recently with a leading city law firm, is confined to his room awaiting further care.

College Park Echols Fehdis Io

Plan to Renew Fight on Prof B C Bryan

Opponents of Professor B C Bryan principal of nen P Howell county school prepare to appeal his removal to School Commissioner Britain after losing at the board of education. Attorneys Carl Hutcheson Foster and Stockbridge have been engaged as counsel.

B. C. Bryan Nen P. Howell County School Britain Board of Education Carl Hutcheson Foster & Stockbridge

Night school for colored youths planned

A Monday meeting at Turner Chapel AME Church planned a night school for colored youths too poor for day schools. The group aimed to raise funds with an announced goal of $1000 to educate up to about 1000 children, with B B Holmes delivering the principal address.

Turner Chapel A. M B. Holmes

Wooley Nominated for Director of the Mint

Washington March 2 Robert W Wooley of Fairfax Virginia, currently auditor for the interior department, was nominated by President Wilson as director of the mint to succeed George W Roberts, who resigned. Wooley formerly worked as a newspaper man.

Washington Robert W Wooley Fairfax Interior Department Wilson Mint George W. Roberts Wooley

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