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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1914

Page

5

Cotton Advances on Broad Demand Amid Firm Chicago Markets

New York May 20 The cotton market closed firm with prices near new highs on broad demand and expectations of a bullish government crop report next month. Nearby months rose as weather forecasts favored unsettled western conditions and fair eastern weather, while spot cotton remained quiet with middling uplands at 18.50 and gulf at 12.85, no sales.

New York Cospgiate Liverpool Hgher Cent Pellera Commission House Ying Houston May Gulf

New Orleans Cotton Market Breathes After Rain Driven Rally

Heavy buying leads cotton prices higher amid expectations of weather relief after overnight Texas rains. Spot gains 9 to 11 points, most-active months up on renewed demand. Receipts total 6,002. exports 182,742. stock 554,482. Market split on overbought signals but overall firm as traders await clearer trend.

Galveston Wilmington Baltimore Boston Philadelphia Orleans New Orleans Texas Serry Boodwather South Themarket New York Mar Gare T.G Memphis Tenn

Rain Fallout Pressures Texas Market Outlook

Hubbard Bros. Co reports a high Atlantic barometric wave bringing more rain to Texas and Oklahoma. Government forecasts showers. market sentiment rises as Wall Street housing demand boosts the crop. future price moves hinge on continued rain or a abrupt clear spell.

New York Atlantic Tates Alleghany Mountains Texas Jarre Wall Street Tmnyore Oklahoma

Market upbeat as May New York trading hints advance

Jay Bond & Co reports local market gains with under 2 broadening demand pushing prices higher. July and August lag due to liquidation, while October December and January see buying interest. Weather disruptions temper activity as rain and cool temperatures affect regions.

Texas

Cotton Market Report: Weather Pressure Curbs Texas Crops

The text notes rain in Texas and western regions, predicting continued cotton demand and price support. Georgia is highlighted as potentially favored if crops improve. References imply persistent buying on modest pullbacks with prices pressured by new crop expectations across markets.

New York Shewel Texas Georgia Ft Toole Mora Avery Amea Eivérpool

Sugar Prices and Processing Note

Raw sugar and refined sugar pricing noted with centrifugal processing details. Mentions 2.26 as a rate or quantity and references quality terms. No clear event or entities beyond general sugar industry terms.

Grocery Prices and Market Quotations in Atlanta

A fragmentary ad lists corrected prices for groceries and a long roster of items. It includes beef, potatoes, tomatoes, corn, and canned goods with varied per-item prices and crate or barrel quantities. It also notes Chicago cash quotations for grains and meats, with regional price references and recent shifts in market values.

Wheat Advances to Highest Point on Market Rally

Chicago May 20 Wheat surged to new highs despite heavy selling to realize profits. Hessian fly damage unsettled traders as forecasts warned of irreparable losses if dry weather persisted. Corn rose modestly while provisions were flat amid a global supply scare and sluggish domestic offerings.

Chicago Vilinocis Coon

Naval Stores Prices and Stocks Tally Across Markets

May 20 naval stores report shows Savannar Torpentins firm at 46 sales 640 receipts 85 stocks 189, Rosin firm sales 2 223 shipments 987 stocks 84 008. Quo and B 3.60 C and D 2.00 G and H 4.30 1 4.20 Ey 4.40 gibing window pines water wire 8.70. May 30 pork 10.96 Bila 11.60.

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Atlanta Live Block Market Prices for Grain and Stock

Prices cover flour and meal sacks with ranges from $5.60 to $6.60 for patent flours and various meal and grain sacks. Market notes include hay timothy alfalfa and straw, plus livestock bids for steers cows hogs and heifers in Atlanta with top prices around $7.26 for cattle and $8.50 for hogs, noting quality influences and possible market fluctuations.

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Live Stock Prices and Receipts Across Markets

Chicago and Kansas City market reports show mixed livestock receipts and price ranges. Cattle and hogs varied by class with receipts around 28 000 in Chicago and 11 500 in Kansas City, while sheep receipts reached about 22 000 with steady to higher lamb values. New York butter and poultry markets remained largely unchanged.

Chicago Springs Kansan Racsipte Mabie Ples Tod Steers Swen St Linus

Trading Dull on Stock Market May 20 Highlights Unsteady Bonds

New York May 20 The stock exchange session was devoid of interesting developments with dull professional trading. Notable declines occurred in Missouri Pacific and Western Maryland while Chesapeake and Ohio New Haven American Smelting and several utilities showed intermittent heaviness. Forest exchange rose with demand for sterling and gold exports, brokers report persistent metal demand from Paris and Berlin indicating Russian interest. Overall, stock activity was muted and conditions in the steel and copper markets suggested future demand while local loans remained steady. Total sales reached 2.4 million dollars with government bonds unchanged.

New York Stock Exchange Jassace Missour Pacific Maryland Chesapeake and Onlo New Haven American Smelting Peoples Gas Consolidated Gas Sdaders Fea Forest Exchange Paris Berlin London Herlin

Money and Exchange Notes From New York Market

In New York on May 20 the market shows mixed signals with percent figures and exchange rates including MONET and Sterling. The dollar demand sits around 4.2955, with bullion and government bonds steady while railroad issues move heavy. Call money remains around 1 percent with time spans at 60 to 90 days yielding near 2 percent and six months near 3 percent.

New York Percenare Monet Sterling Exchange Alsty

Foreign Finances. London May 20 Consols and bills

London financial wire reports Consols for 1 1443-16 for account 74% and 26% for silver, with short bills at 215-16 for three months. The update covers the day's market activity and notable movements in the domestic and foreignfinances sectors.

London

Dry Goods Markets Show Strength in New York Trade

In New York on May 20 custom goods markets firmed with stronger activity in cloths for printing bleaching and converting. Wash goods demand rose steadily while worsted yarns remained quiet and shadow laces stayed in demand.

New York

Wit and Humor Slump Amid Waning Childish Wit

The Chicago Record Herald notes a drop in childlike wit but reports that older men with wisdom still chant "Hail, Hail, the Gang's All Here" signaling enduring fanfare and nostalgia.

Chicago Record-Herald

Alibi Clears Thornley in Georgia Murder Case

Savannah May 20 Fred Thornley a young white man arrested as suspect in the Peter Dewberry murder case was released after proving an alibi. Three men from Ledger South Carolina testified. Aaron Brown a plant worker was arrested in connection with the same crime. Chief Meldrim said strong evidence exists against the negro. Fire examiners to visit Griffin tomorrow. Thirty board members will map the town and issue reports on fire preventives.

Savannah Fred Thornley Peter ¥. Dewberry Ledge Thornley Aaron Brown American Agricultural Chemical Company Dewberry Meldrim Griffin State Board of Fire Examiners Citiens

Smoak Trial Under White Slave Charge in Savannah

Savannah May 20 Special Raymond H Smoak the young man arrested in February on a charge of violating the white slave law by bringing Batelle McCluney a Jacksonville girl to Savannah for immoral purposes was arraigned in the United States court here today He pleaded not guilty to the charge A greater part of tomorrow s session will be occupied with the trial of the case.

Savannah Raymond H. Smoak Batelle McCluney Jacksonville United States

Dawson County Tax Board Revises Returns May 20

The Dawson county tax assessors have been revising county tax returns for two weeks and are nearly finished. A rough estimate places the countywide tax raise at about $70,000.

Dawsonville Board of Tax Assessors Dawson County

Special Train for LO. C. Delegates From Atlanta to Macon

The MACON Central of Georgia Railway will run a special Atlanta to Macon round trip for LO. C. delegates and friends. Departs Terming Station Atlanta at 7:00 AM May 27, arrives Macon 3:45 AM May 28 with stops at East Point and Griffin. Return leaves Macon after Grand Lodge adjourns May 28, reaches Atlanta. Round trip fare 2.30. Tickets on sale May 24 27 with sales through May 28. Contact City Ticket Office Fourth National Bank building or Terminal station. W. I. Foss District Passenger Agent.

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Metals Prices and Market Notes From New York and London

Market brief reports metals pricing across New York London and Cleveland. Spelter and copper quoted steady with spot and futures levels. London copper and tin prices listed in pounds. iron status described as quiet and unchanged. miscellaneous castings and associated warrants noted.

New York London Cleveland

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