Commissioner Smith Reports On Cotton Futures Exchanges
Commissioner Herbert Knox Smith will send to President Roosevelt the first part of a report on cotton futures operations on New York and New Orleans exchanges. It explains basis contracts, price differences, and how New York rules may distort values versus spot markets and sets up further sections on classification and exchange impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hox Smith
New York
New Gricane
Washington, D.C
Herbert Knox Smith
Roosevelt
New Orleans
Smith
Cottom
New York Cotton Exchange
Wovern
Orleane
New York Cost Exchange
Revision Committee
Times St
Iho
Sweden Prince Wilhelm Weds Grand Duchess Pavlovna in Tsarskoe Selo
The ceremony joined Sweden’s Prince Wilhelm and Grand Duchess Pavlovna daughter of Grand Duke Paul Alexandroviteh at Tsarskoe Selo. Crowds braved snow as court pomp marked the wedding with Russian and Swedish royals attending a grand procession, Te Deum, and a later state banquet. The couple's honeymoon to St Petersburg followed a torch-lit gala and imperial reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Wilhelm
Sweden
Gustave
America
Atarle ‘Pavlovna
Russia
Paul Alexandraviteh
Trarskoe-Heto
Europe
Baltic
Great Palace
Tsarsko-Belo
Stolypin
Dums
Council of State
Ruseln
Maida of Honor
Prince Wilhelm
Cveremoniles
Marie
Aussia
Olga
Greece
Grand Duke
Hesse
Ferdinand
Roumania
Armin
Nicholas
Andrew
Christopher
Carlo
Doora
Yonolitan
Lund
Alexander Palace
Etpress
Onecress
St.Petersburg
Back to Soil: Texas Land Demand Rises Amid Distress
In San Antonio on May 3, Commissioner J. P. Milter reports growing public land demand in Texas as financial turmoil drives many to seek livelihoods in farming. Kentucky seekers arrive after tobacco raids, and land values rise from 3 5 to 5 28 per acre, with Texas lands still cheaper by about 75 percent versus the central and western regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
Spejciali
K. P. Milter
Aguiculture
Kentucky
Mmiddie
West -Or- Northwest
Through Mud to Matrimony in San Antonio
In San Antonio on May 3, Cyrus N. F. Cochran and Miss Rosie Quintero set out from Springs toward city hall by buggy for marriage. A muddy road and runaway reins left them stranded, but they pressed on and a justice of the peace officiated, uniting them in matrimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
Cyrus N. F. Cochran
Rosie Quintero
Immigration Tide Turns Through Panama Canal Policy
A historic observer argues that the Panama Canal has shifted immigration patterns, transforming terms and flow. The reflection notes how the canal’s operation influenced settlement and movement, altering demographic dynamics in the region.
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Panama Canal
$100000 Thefts Bury Racing in Louisiana Debate
New Orleans May 3 A drive to abolish racing in Louisiana backed by wealthy citizens will be launched before the legislature in Baton Rouge. The plan aims to suppress all betting at tracks and could force immediate track closures. Opposition and possible racing commission proposals are discussed as leaders weigh the gamble.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Sone
Baton Range
Stromm Menagi
Frank T. Howard
John M. Parker
Beverly Warner
Trinity Episcopal Church
James JH. Break
Gambingll
J. ¥. Sanders
Democratic State Central Committee
Louisville
Louisville Jockey Club
Board ‘of Public Safety
Willam Marshall Bullitt
Board of Safety
Grinstead
Charles F. Grainger
Jefferson County
Clu
Clay Dor
Cherter
Clay J
Fire Ravages New Avenue Hotel. Dozens Dead
A blaze at the New Avenue hotel in Fort Wayne Indiana early today kills an unknown number, estimated fifteen to twenty five. Fire traps guests as interior burns, debris hinders recovery and several unidentified or missing persons are feared dead.
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Fort Warne
Ind
New Avenue
Johnson, Pana
M. Hirsch
New York
Hirsch
J. B. Millpa
Sheboysan
Wic
Ellis
Carson, Pirie, Scott & Co
Chicago
W. A. Pitch
Fort Wayne
PF. Bowser & Co
J. W. Deviney
Crawford’ & Lehman
Philadelphia
Max Wassen
St. Louis
Frank Baxter
Auburn, ‘Inc
Auburn
E. B. Alty
Wabash, Inc
Charles Benjamin
Tar Detroit Neckwoer Company
Detroit
Saaten
Infantry Company D
Battery B
National Guard
Ralph Pipkins
B.S. Johnson
Panally
Hia Pady
St. Joseph's Hospital
Thaw Ousts Himself From Race For Railroad Post
In Georgia, R H Buchanan missed the qualifying deadline after sending his check late and is removed from the three year railroad commissioner race. The lineup shows H Warner Hill unopposed for the dull term, Fuller E Callaway opposed by R H Jenkins for the unexpired term, and George Hillyer opposed by W D Branan for another unexpired term.
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Checke
Tudge
A. J. Miller
State
John H. James
Atlanta
Warner Hill
Buchanan
Miller
Bay
Hladeck
Mrr
Railroad Commission
H. Warner Hill
Fuller BE. Callaway
R. H. Jenkins
George Hillyer
W. D. Branan
Jockey Club Vows Court Action Over Derby Day Pool Room
The court of appeals affirmed the charter validity of the Latana franchise vase and the jockey club intends to restore the pool rooms. Derby day interference prevention is uncertain but the club argues it has the legal right to injunction. On June 12 the anti-pool room law becomes operative and exempts wagering at race tracks from the statutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Appeals
Jockey Club
Beiling
Weather forecast by region for the upcoming days
Weather bulletin from Washington on May 3 forecasts partial cloudiness across the district for Monday and Tuesday. Rain expected in Virginia and Kentucky, with variable to east winds. North Carolina and South Carolina mostly fair with some warming in the east. Florida regions see partly cloudy skies, while the Deep South and Texas expect increasing clouds and rain, with cooler conditions in northern areas and lighter winds.
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Washington
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
East Florida
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Tennessee
Louisiana
Texas
Arkansas
Kentucky
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Onrottenness Inn
Ang
Marie Pavlovna
Teuanta
Wileture
Heranie
Prince William
Dimlrct
Cabling TN
Lusiamn
Aveline
Abe
Oes
Bailey
Denver
Verna
O11
Harry. K
Jerome
Chateman Miller Og
Commerce
Thompson
Birmingham
Ala
Republican Party
KR. Fairley
J. J. Curtis
Haleyville
Asutuai
Poughkeepsie
Harry
Thaw
Stanford White
Matteawan State Hospital
Morschauser
Supreme Court
White Plains
James G. Graham
Newburgh
Graham
Matteawan
New York County
Dutchess County
Maheawan
Baker
Charles W. Pilgrim
Hudson River State Hospital
Charles H. Lane
Pough
Tam
Wiliam
Harry Thaw
Azamat
Maane
William Thaw
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