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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1914

Page

3

Atlanta Progress: Lights, Conventions, and Real Estate Plans

Street lighting extension on Mitchell and Pryor streets will illuminate central avenues by Shriners arrival. Herris G. White names two committees to organize Atlanta’s 1916 National Association of Real Estate Exchanges convention efforts in Pittsburgh, with plans to assemble souvenirs and a strong Atlanta delegation. Real estate activity shows two or three sizable sales and several property exchanges in the contract stage as opera week ends.

Mitchell and Pryor Streets Pasaenger Turner Shriners Herris G. White Atlanta Real Estate Board National Association of Atlanta Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Georgia Chamber of Commerce Albert S. Adams Pittsburg

Washington Ordered to Dominican Coast Amid Cuban Crisis

May 4 The armored cruiser Washington bound for Vera Cruz was intercepted at Key West and ordered to the northern coast of the Dominican Republic near Puerto Plata where foreign residents fear the fighting in the insurgent city following President Bordas bombardment. Commander Graham of the sunboat Petrel seeks a neutral zone as the clash continues for over a week.

Washington Vera Cruz Key West Dominican Republic Borda Fuerte Plata Graham Petrel Puert- Plata

Rates Based On Value Declared Valid in Mule Case

Washington May 4 the supreme court declared rates based on value valid in a case involving a mule dying in transit from East St Louis to Raleigh. The court held the Seaboard Air Line liable for the full value of the dead mule, fixed at 800, reversing a state court.

Washington Pasag East St. Louis Raleigh N.C Supreme Court Supreme Court of Naren Gare Seaboard Air Line J. M Pace Mule Company

Mahoney for Matteawan and cotton markets mixed in Atlanta

Mahoney, who shot Mayor Mitchell and wounded Frank L. Polk, was sentenced to Matteawan asylum for the interior movement criminal insane after a commission found him insane at the time of the offense. Cotton markets across ports show steady middling prices with receipts and stock totals listed for New Orleans, Galveston, Mobile, Savannah, Wilmington, Norfolk, Baltimore, Boston, Philadelphia, New York, and other hubs.

Atlanta Athens Macon New Orleans Galveston Mobile Savannah Aulos Nencke Harisnton Wilmington Texea City Norfolk Baltimore Boston Philadelphia New York Wdiner Fxnorta Michaa Mahoney Mitchell Frank L. Polk Matteawan Asylum Interior Movement Commission Investi- Houston Siovis Mulqueen Lamphis Rocelpta Salea Augusta St. Louis Cota Mowe Pat Tee Farious Royston Aurustt Memphis Louis Ber Cincinnati Little Huck Mner Hubbard Bros. & Co

Cotton Advances on Rain Reports May Trim Replanting

New York May 4 The cotton market rose on reports of renewed heavy rain in the southwest delaying replanting and starting new crop. Opened steady with futures firmer for May and late afternoon ses sion showed slight gains before closing near best. Spot offerings were quiet with middling upland at 12.00 and Gulf 13.25 with no sales.

New York Liverpool Gulf Uend London Daly Ikon Dulet Northern Oo Lake Southern Tron Cleveland

Canon Spragg Dead at Old Point Newport News Va

Canon Spragg a Coburg cathedral canon died in his Sherwood Inn room at Old Point from heart disease. He was 72 years old, served Coburg cathedral for 25 years, visited Old Point recently to rest. body to be sent to Toronto for burial tomorrow. Plus a political campaign blurb urging votes for tax collector candidates and criticizing county officials and reformers.

Newport News Albert Warburton’ Sprisx Coburg Canada Sherwood Inn Old Point Spragg Coburg Cathedral Hia Health Toronto

New Orleans Cotton Market Sees Small Gains Amid Weather News

Trading in New Orleans today showed an advance of 5 to 8 points on August and new crop months, with 2 to points on May, June and July. Weather remained the leading influence as central belt conditions appeared favorable while Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma reported heavy rain and crop damage. Spot cotton held steady with modest sales and varied staple grades quoted. receipts totaled 4,261 and stocks stood at 144,463.

New Orleans Texas Arkansas Oklahoma Steleton New York Aouthe West

Liverpool Cotton Prices Edge Up on Rain Delays

Reports of heavy weekend rain dampen Western belt crop progress and delays in maturity. Prices rise modestly amid selling pressure and weak demand as traders await clearer conditions and a government report. Cotton futures close with May and July up four points while spot demand remains slow.

New York Georgia Alabama Liverpool

Cotton seed oil market mixed as May buying supports prices

In New York on May 4 cotton seed oil rose on refiners May buys and late position purchases by house firms, with only 4700 barrels traded due to weak outside demand. October futures slipped one point while other months posted small gains. market closed steady with oil around 7.29 to 7.45 per barrel and total volume 4700. Memphis reports show prime oil at 6.40 with byproducts meats around 27 to 28 dollars.

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Markets Mixed as Weather Fates Drive Prices and Bonds

Weather prospects loom over commodity markets from the southwest to the coast as traders weigh potential May rains and the impact on crops. Bonds and currencies show limited movement while metals and sugar hold steady with minor fluctuations amid ongoing global demand shifts.

Wheat Influenced by Buying Abroad Amid Market Shift

Foreign buying gave wheat a bullish tone in Chicago trade on May 4, with May delivery tightening and large purchases in September. World supply tight, Argentina rain delays, Hungary and France crop damage cited, while domestic stocks shrink. Corn rose modestly, oats fell on crop outlook, and hogs and cattle eased later amid mixed cash demand.

Chicago Hungary France

Atlanta Quotation Live Stock Market Report

Live stock and farm commodity prices from Atlanta show cattle, hogs, and dairy goods, with quotes for various weights and grades. Flour, grain, feed, vegetables, and provisions prices are listed, corrected by local merchants, reflecting market conditions and regional supply.

How Long to Make a Captain Sheriff

A riddle notes it takes seventeen years to promote a policeman to Captain, then asks how long to reach Captain for a sheriff. The question plays on titles and career progression without defining standard ranks across agencies. It remains a wordplay inquiry rather than a factual case.

Stocks Continue Upward Movement

New York May 4 The stock market extended the advance seen last week with a calm upturn and steady gains of one to two points in leading issues. Railroad shares led the day aided by crop reports and westbound business, while money rates eased and bond activity was irregular aside from Rock Island collaterals.

New York Waisoh Federal Reserve Board Burane Rock Island United States

Naval Stores Business Report From Savannah May Data

Savannah naval stores reports show firm activity with 42 percent turnover, 724 receipts and 550 shipments, rosin sales near 11,616 with 1,522 receipts and shipments, 125 stocks and 96,980 in figures. Quats B and BD values listed at 3.433.50 and 4.0 175, other items include glass and water stock at 5.73.

Savannah May

Reform or Thumb Screw Methods in Interrogation History

Questioning and interrogation terms like reform and thumb screw appear in historical texts. The phrase explores meanings and the evolution of harsh third degree methods, contrasting reformist trends with punitive practices. It examines how language reflects attitudes toward coercive techniques.

Wheeler Mangum

Mills Opposes Waters-Anderson-Donaldson Clique

The Waters-Anderson-Donalson clique has held power for two decades. A vote for Oscar Mills is pitched as breaking this alliance and delivering change for the public.

Oscar Mills

Rockefeller Money Covered With Blood Debate In Senate

A senate fight over using Rockefeller money for farm demonstration and boll weevil work drew strong charges that John D. Rockefeller’s funds were “covered with the blood and tears of women and children” harmed in the Colorado strike. Senators debated raising appropriations and allowing corporate contributions, with references to Waters-Pierce and Standard Oil and calls to limits on Rockefeller influence.

Washington Senate Tedar Rockefeller Lane John B. Rockefeller Colorado Aenais Agricultural Committee Bouse JAC Prostar General Educational Board Georgia Guels Vardamnan Missesippy John Charp Williams Waters-Pierce Oil Company Texas Stindard Oil Kenyon Department of Agriculture Supreme Court Sepacer Martin Virginia Vardaman

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