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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1916

Page

3

Wheeler Courthouse Fire Destroys Interior in Wheeler County

Alamoda March 10 Special Wheeler county's handsome new courthouse was gutted by a fire of unknown origin yesterday. Brick walls remain but the interior burned out. records are believed saved. Personal belongings destroyed, insurance likely covers the damage. Judge Graham was away but will adjourn superior court upon arrival. The county faces a heavy civil and criminal docket.

Alamoda Wheeler County Graham

Comin Through the Rye Song Origin and Controversy

The article debates the Burns attribution of the song Comin Through the Rye, noting additions by John Walter and later edits by Burns. It questions the literal meaning, suggesting the tune may allude to fording the Rye River and crossing shallow water near a ford. It cites Burns cronies and local lore, noting the piece appears in Heart Songs on page 11.

Robert Burns Burne John Walter Edinburgh Millers Daughter Walter Rye Burns Fords Kirk

Carnival for Colored School Opens at Old Grounds

A carnival to aid Holmes Institute will run for one week starting Monday March 1% at the old show grounds. The Reynolds Amusement Company, a Western carnival noted for high class entertainment, has been hired. Proceeds will fund a building for unfortunate colored youths and help colored women seeking education in the city and state.

Holmes Institute @ charitatle and industral Institution Holmes Holmes Institute Reynolds Amusement Compan Hélmes

Bridegroom Jailed by Father in Law After Wedding

In Fulton County a bridegroom was jailed on a warrant at the father in law’s instigation. The couple, Swords and Hubbard, had been sweethearts for years and wed after a betrothal ceremony. The father interrupted the nuptials, and the groom was detained while the bride remained with her father.

Swords Fulton County Triday Marning Tecume Thy Hushang Lois Muybard Chartangee Filner Swords Loi Hubbard Ita Close WI Hubbard

Fight in Greek Club Brings Four Arrests

Four men were arrested after a planned fight at a Greek club in East Als Danist. Charged with participating, the men included George Brown and William Watson among others at 1th Garnett Street and nearby addresses. They were released on bond after processing. charges allege illegal sale of a hand for involvement.

East Als Danist Te Fur Call

Black thief fatally shot by Grantville man

A Black man attempting to rob a Grantville store was confronted by Barry Baxter. During the incident a second Black man distracted the salesman while Jamhey Baxter concealed behind the counter and seized several suits. Baxter fired as the thief fled, striking the man who died later. coroners jury ruled the shooting serious but justified.

Barry Baxter

Danielsville Negro Sentenced to Gallows

A Negro from Danielsville was convicted of murder and sentenced to death at a closed session this afternoon. The court heard that on April 11 the incident occurred with Clem Calbert Ga, Hank Dister pleading guilty to charges and receiving three and a half years.

Tanelle Wiley Sujet Esson Negro Whardt Tag Calbert Hank di Fister Hin

Little Savannah girl killed by trolley near home

Savannah report states Barth Soli fourteen, daughter of Mr and Mrs Sidney Soli, was struck by a trolley car near her home a few miles from the city on March 10 and died instantly while en route to school.

Savannah Barth Soli Sidney Shamas

International cotton market nerves amid Mexican developments

New York and New Orleans reports describe a volatile cotton market driven by fears over Mexican border events and a French steamer sinking. Futures swung, with July around 1199 to 1217 before late selling, while spot prices in New Orleans held firm at varied grades amid thin demand and ongoing political unease.

New York Broks Liverpool Wall Street Orleana New Orleans Congreralle Louisvinne Havre Peices Tewin

Cotton Movement Port Movement At New Orleans To Baltimore

A historical cotton movement summary lists port by port receipts exports and stock. Key entries include New Orleans exports 480 and receipts 695, Charleston exports 4, Wilmington receipts 91189, Baltimore receipts 197 stocks 184, New York shipments 1499 stock 3136, and total today receipts 99539 with 3660 exports 440. Overall weekly totals show large cross port activity and rising stock levels across major hubs.

New Orleans Charleston Calventon Mobile Savannah Poe Chartesten Raort Wilmington Norfolk Baltimore Boston Philadelphia Penaucalo Houston Memphis St Louis Cincinnati

Liverpool Cotton Statistics For March Week

Liverpool reports weekly cotton statistics with totals forwarded to mills and exports. Figures show American sales at 70000, stock 929000, American 380000, imports 162090, American 123000, and export 160. The note summarizes distribution and forwarding to mills.

Liverpool

Bradstreet sees mixed business signals in March report

Bradstreet tomorrow will publish a mixed March review noting sustained activity but lower production than demand. The piece cites robust hiring and wage gains, rising staple demand, and large bank cash levels, while pointing to car shortages, dyestuff scarcity, and port logjams delaying ore and exports amid heavy steel production and oversold finished goods.

New York Bradstreet Ateal Orcharq

Professional views on cotton market trends from March reports

A composite summary of March market notes from Johnston Storm & Co New York and peers. Analysts forecast firmer prices amid tighter world cotton supply, with warnings that European factors and U.S. demand will shape near term movements. Spot and futures show cautious activity as March commitments loom.

Stocks and Commodities Report From New York March 10

The market notes 4 8 25 registered bids, coupons, and various bond and stock listings across major firms. Entities include American Cotton Gil, American Tobacco, Baltimore & Ohio, Central Leather, Reading, New York Central, Union Pacific, US Steel, Southern Pacific, Texas Company, and many others with bid and coupon details. Foreign currencies show cables and francs, guilders, marks, and rubles. Bond rate context includes RMS Government Bonds and cash park items with daily quotes and prices.

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Sea Island Cotton Market Report

Kayarnnan Uiaiuren notes a firm weekly quotation for Sea Island cotton with Florida and Coorglas lots listed. Prices show 33 extra chores, 24 choice, 08 extra fine, 27 fine. Includes sales, receipts, shipments, and stock data for the period.

Kayarnnan Uiaiuren Sea Island Floridas Coorglas

Mexican Situation Dampens Markets Amid Cross Border Tension

New York reports Mexican situation looms large on the financial horizon as government actions hint at punitive force. Stocks fluctuated with a tilt toward Southern Pacific Mexican Petroleum and American Smelting. Industrial and steel shares led gains, while bonds showed irregular tone amid heavy Anglo French offerings and strong remittances to Germany.

New York Southern Pacific Mexican Petroleum American Amelting Butte Superior American Crucibie Lackawanna Steels Baldwin Pressed Steel Car American Steel Mercantile Marine Preferred Motors Continental Can United States Steel Crucible Steel Bethleheim Steel Firmaeas Germany United States Honda

Coffee futures open with mixed demand and later gains

New York March 19 market notes show coffee futures opening slightly higher before demand wanes as European parity influences trades. Prices drifted with late selling and thin activity, while London cables report modest advances for some contracts. Metals quote steady copper and tin near prior levels as traders await clearer signals.

New York Eam Arsuna London Rio Santos Ictoria Orleans Marin Roo Tha I Metal Exchange

Cotton Seed Oil Market Rises Amid Record Oil Prices

March market notes show crude oil at 70 cents the highest on record with mixed gains across front months and major grains and sugar trading in New York. Sugar futures hit new highs as refined demand and export activity buoy prices, while turpentine and naval stores report firm prices in Savannah and regional buyers remain active.

New York Cnet and Freien Eqal Marancan Lang Dannery ERI Ask AM

Atlanta Quotations and Live Stock Prices Report

The gauge of prices covers commodities and live stock with nuts, fruits, vegetables, and dairy. Cattle and hog quotations show ranges by weight and grade, while groceries and feed list dozens of items from apples to flour.

Florida Atlanta Woh White Jr Nbavs

Wheat market upturn boosts Chicago staples

Chicago wheat and other staples rise on renewed export demand and bullish signals from Australia and Atlantic markets. Traders point to limited Argentina shipments, rail car shortages, and ample U.S. grain in mills as factors behind the late-session strength. Oats and corn follow gains with steady demand and ongoing supply concerns from Europe and domestic markets.

Europe Talues Tate Liverpool Chicago Argentina Duluth Washington Australia Atlantic Seaboard Shether United States Canada Iberal

Grain Market Summary From Chicago and Kansas City

Grain prices show wheat and corn steady or mixed across futures and cash markets. Chicago and Kansas City reports note No 2 yellow corn and No 1 hard red winter wheat with slight shifts, while nearby futures trade around mid March levels and reflect mixed demand.

Kengas City

Country Produce. New Lok March 10 Butter Prices and Receipts

The report lists butter prices and receipts with mixed changes. Fresh grain and dairy items show various percentage changes and notes on unchanged or unsettled receipts, including chicken and poultry categories.

Culewgs Taula

Rice Strong Across Grades Amid Mixed Market Tone

In New Orleans on March 10 Rice showed strength in most grades while Japan markets remained steady. Receipts included 1789 miliera and 1788 clean with 2993 Sule. Pockets of Honduran and Japan were noted as mixed with limited changes observed.

New Orleans Japan

Dry Goods Market Update In New York Shading Prices Decline

New York market notes show raw materials and fabrics fluctuating with blue shirting offered at 7 cents per yard after discounts. Wool markets remained quiet though top values held steady as color costs influence pricing.

New York Lorton Tadey Linding Ilea Cambrica Conta Pt Cray

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