Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Atlanta Constitution in Atlanta, Georgia

We have 1,947,233 pages in Georgia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1914

Page

3

Close Steady In Cotton Market Amid Weather Hopes

New York May 19 cotton futures closed steady with a slight net decline of a few points after late trading. Liverpool traffic lagged against last night's seal, while forecasts of unsettled western weather and larger acreage boosted selling. Demand for old crop months waned in Liverpool, but late afternoon activity picked up on rain in Texas and plans to ship 20,000 bales to southern mills. Overall, prices held near the day’s highs as Shot cotton quiet and middling uplands reached 13.50 and gulf 13.73. No sales.

New York Liverpool Eassward Weather Bureau Texas Southern Mills Gulf Chicago Avaul Bas Do Aly Sogt Atchison Sao Ty Atantic Goast Onina Ie Pactitc Chi Ilaceie Rake Great ‘Orthern 'Pfa Interborough Toda Tomoren Leiign Valley Leu. & Nash G. Myers Ligge Lard Co Beaa Kan Misouri Pacific IBM Bibe Louis Hetroleum Centra Bey Jose Prev Clore, Morfone' & West Pennsylvania Cord O Republic Rock Txinad Ca Ie Bo San Fran Armas Ate Seaboard von 2020 Ab Rey Wheer Slors-Shef Pacifia Tenn Lopper Texas Co. G Texas & Packie Pam Jon Pacifi Ap UW Steet Aig Dade Bau Utah ST Bre Ras Caralina Chemical Xo Western Union Heavy Hains Arkansas Widorada Bs Central Gs Bo Wilmington Charleston Augusta Hayannan Atlanta Montemmers Ap Memphis Viciebure New Orleans Fatlie Hoek Yorks Wmmn Amd Seom Oklahoma F. von Herrmann

Spot Cotton Market Across Southern Ports May 18

Cotton prices in Atlanta steady with middling at 12 percent and varied by port. Reports show New Orleans and Savannah steady to higher on weekly crop condition notes. Overall receipts reached 10,948 with exports 5, and total stock across major markets around 190,000 plus.

Lanta Atlanta Athens Macon Fort Whasluston Tiddita Wilmington Maak Norfolk Wales Ugs Baltimore Foxcon Réaelpes Philadelphia New York New Orleans Leia Fiaiveston Bavannad Ae Norgalle Haurton Lab Asgueanhis Tosels White Provision Co Cornfield Verniedorts Dickie Iette Victory Queen A.B. C W. Eacka

Wheat market climbs on Hessian fly damage fears

Chicago May 19 Wheat prospects facing heavy Hessian fly damage pushed prices higher with the close near the day’s top. Corn rose modestly while provisions edged down. Reports of widespread early wheat losses in Missouri and rising harm in Illinois and Ohio underscored a serious yield outlook, despite limited government gains.

Chicago Missouri Missouri State Board of Agriculture Kansas Illinois Ohio Tava St Louis Des Moines Omaha Kansas City

Weather and market notes from May 1904 cotton belt report

A dense 1904 compilation details weather impacts on cotton growth across the eastern and western belt, with cold and wet conditions delaying planting and growth in Texas and Oklahoma. It notes crop conditions, market reactions, and forecasts from the Weather Bureau, plus scattered commodity prices for wheat, corn, rice, and coffee, and conventions booked in San Francisco for 1815.

Atlanta Market Prices for Fruits Vegetables and Provisions

Corrected market list from Fidelity Fruit and Produce and White Provision Co. shows varied prices for pineapples, oranges, grapefruit, celery, eggs, lard, beef, poultry, and a large array of groceries. Includes livestock notes from Atlanta Marietta markets with price ranges for steers, cows, hogs, and lambs, plus flour, meal, seeds, hay, and feed.

Fidelity Fruit and Produce Company

Weekly Weather Report for Washingtor and Regions

The National Weather Service reports in the southern belt cold nights and insufficient rainfall slowed growth and delayed germination in eastern areas, while western districts faced heavy rain and delayed planting. Northern regions need replanting. drought relief varied in the south, with Florida showing partial improvement but overall crop growth retarded by cold and inadequate moisture.

Washingtor Atayay Oklahoma Lexan Norlda

Stocks Firm Later Trading Amid Mixed Signals

New York May 19 stock market showed early gains fade on foreign trade, gold exports, and crop reports. late trading turned firmer with gains in many issues though railroads faced pressure. Bond activity irregular. copper and tin values steady while international markets noted.

New York Union Pacific Candian Pacific Metaeharey Chesapeake and Ohio Missouri Pacific Paris Northern Pacific Railway Rock Island Wabash United States

Disjointed Market Report on Produce and Poultry

Market notes from Chicago and other cities report mixed changes in produce and poultry prices. Fruits and vegetables show small shifts with certain items rising or falling, while poultry remains largely unchanged in several regions. Regional summaries mention dairy and cheese products, with sporadic price movements and varied assortments.

Hand Strongly Backed For Bank Chairman

Washington speculation swirls over presidential choices to fill two vacancies on the Federal Reserve Board. A New England man and a Chicago or St. Louis candidate are favored, with Hudson L. Maud of Pelham Georgia named for Atlanta Fed chair. Delegation figures such as Frank Beall mark weigh input from Adamson Bartlett Hughes Wark Tribble and Colup as the choice awaits. Constantinople offers tools market for carpenters.

Washington Federal Reserve Board New England Chicago St. Louis Nighard Olney Harry A. Wheeler Hank Atlanta Genegia Dudson L. Maud, & Banke Pelham Frank Mark Sir Hid Adamson Bartlett Finghes Wark Tribble Colup

Cotton War Claims May Be Validated in Senate Vote

Washington May special. Bills to amend the captured and abandoned property act would allow loyalty not to be proven for cotton and other property taken after June 1 1865. The measure passed the house but stalled in the senate. now a subcommittee of Senators Heke Smith Shields and Reot weighs it. The outcome remains uncertain.

Washington Senate Judiciary Committee House Heke Smith Georgia Shields Tennessee Reot New York Doube

Nomadic Farming Habits Linked to Rural Prosperity

Washington reports census figures showing widespread farm mobility among American farmers. Among 4.261 million farmers surveyed in 1970, about 52 percent had lived on their current farm less than five years. Regions vary, with the north leading in longer occupancy and the south showing more frequent moves. The census notes that short stays hinder farm familiarization with soil and climate, delaying crop readiness.

Washington Census Bureau United States North

Death rate shifts show small rise in 1913 US data

Washington reports a 1 percent uptick in the 1913 death rate for the United States compared with 1912, with the registration area at 14.1 per 1000 and the overall rate rising slightly. The census bureau notes partial coverage and possible improved death registration as factors shaping the change. Major declines in several cities and states are listed, with New York and New Jersey among those showing notable decreases since 1901.

Washington United States Census Bureau Columbia United Seaces Rhode Island New York New Jersey Massachusetts Michigan New Hampshire York Jersey City Newark N.S San_Franciscn Vowel Mass Denver Colo Paterson

Clayton to Qualify as Federal Judge in Alabama

Representative Clayton of Alabama announced his plan to qualify this week as federal judge in Alabama. Responsibility for administration bills will rest largely with Representative Webb of North Carolina after the ways and means committee elects the judiciary chair. Government officials estimate 1,350,000 horsepower in waste daily from old fashioned coke ovens.

Washington Clayton Alabama House Webb North Carolina Judiciary United States

Life of Newest Ruler Threatened by Rebels

Vienna reports a serious Albania crisis as Prince William’s life is endangered by Essa Pasha and factional opposition. Turkish commander Essa Pasha and ministers faced arrests after violence near the prince’s residence. Austrian ships and troops guard his palace while political tensions rise.

Durazz Albania William of Fseat Pasha al Scutari Estad Pasha Essa Tasha Scutar Fssad Parta Vienna Prince William Duraxse Neu Fria Presse Eesad Tasha Wiliam Ess Pasha Danae Ktartad Mesad Traban Hisad Pasha Tatiana Selgetvar William Issad Fasha Jesa Pasha

Nothing in Charges Declares John Burke

New Orleans May 19 Joan Burke formerly connected with the can tary department of the Panamanian government was indicted by a federal grand jury in New York recently charged with abs entive acts in connection with his work. Burke said he would proceed to New York to answer the charges and expected to be vindicated by two boards on the isthmus.

New Orleans Joan Burk Formrly Cantary Department Panamaciai Gene Tho New York Jim Colon New Turk Burke

New Kodak Catalogs for 1914 Cameras and Premy Tamera

Kodak official notice from A. K Hawkes of Kodak Dept. 14 Whitehall announcing the arrival of the updated 1914 Kodak and Premy tamera catalogs. Readers are invited to request copies.

KODAK Ist Premy Tamera A. K Hawkes O Kodak Dept Whitehall

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ativy Spapenhrdhive Houston Steceipta Feeday Ltd Hubbard Bros. & Co Sewate Sea Pantru Tiverpou Enon Panamere American Agricultural American Tobacco Avantis Coast Line Central of Georgia Central Leather Chesapeake and Obie Ike Aess Atea R. E and Pan Coly Liggett and Myers Rey Ae Norfolk and Western Northern Pacific Southern Railway Cotton Region Bulletin Iain Trownsvilla Es Christiveston Dada San Alles Qrenham Brownvava Corsicana Cuero Badhend Bersvine Lampasas Dating Mexia Tat Nacogdoches Pate Og Pierce Quanan Pinto Wase Weatherfurd Austin Columbus Kopperl Longlake Overside Valley’ Junction Linno Marble Falls Tempera Chattanooge Galnasville Cleari Greepville Cy Lear al Oo Griffin Lear Rownan Tallapoosa Toccoa John F. Black & Co Jay, Bond & Co Seileing Browth San Francisco Northern Cosk Wayattaw Timethy Glover Barnas City Lelenn Japan Honduras Sul Cardavn Havre Wamburg Jundichy KOR Santos Etober Glonen Acon Devermer Gottsuy Surosery Company Ilece-Alacrney Horsford's Heans—Lima Uczen Atlasta W. H. White, Jr Jern ‘Stenra Sheen Farabe Naval Stores Savanna Sms Sags Y Canen Pentie Fim Atork Rosin Rns Salen Revetpin Windo Tye I. Aze Ak Ateady Weekly Weather Report Money and Exchange Boda London Stella Xiwere i Mururca Eine Wisconsin Minnesota Hand Constantinople Harry May Iancer P.O. Box Atlanta, GA Ana Fearon Hugh N Oppeuke Auavta John Burke Municipal Railroad and Public Service Corporation Ter John B. Wheat & Co The Lowry National Bank Hanover Square Alonzo Richardsong CO Certified Public Accountants Empire Building Americannat'l Bank Bui Atlanta Lots Sauces Pensacola, Fla
Search Courier

Search the Atlanta Constitution Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Atlanta Constitution?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication