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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1914

Page

3

May Cotton Gains, Other Months Off

New York May 22 The cotton market tumbled into heavy selling with reactionary offerings and a sharp price break before demand absorbed the declines. A late rally lifted May futures to a net advance of 4 points, other months slipping 3 to 11 points while weather in Texas and forecasts of clear conditions buoyed near term demand. The Houston district reported less rainfall, aiding heavier offerings later, and world visible supply appeared to shrink again. Short covering near the close pushed old crop positions up, with spurted demand lifting the market above the previous night’s close. Spot cotton quiet with middling uplands at 13.80 and middling salt at 13.86. No sales were recorded.

New York Texas Liverpool Houston Imany Shorts New Orleans Nelljeg

Spot Cotton Market Report from Atlanta May 25

Atlanta and New Orleans spot cotton quotes show steady to mixed middling values across ports with receipts and stocks listed. Western belt demand drops, week’s mill purchases fall short of last year, market closes slightly weaker despite steady morning tone.

Atlanta Athens New Orleans Canada Miltakinas Takin

Weather Bureau official notes rain and market tone shift

C F van Herrmann of the Weather Bureau comments on rain in Central and South regions. The local market shows a reactionary tone with overall slight declines from yesterday. Over ten days, brass trends pause short interart, with potential two sided moves as conditions change in oxen and declines influence support.

New York Central Tomas

Seasland Cotton Prices and Shipments Report

May 22 report from Seasland Cotton in Savannah notes island cotton quotas and shipments. Mentioned are revenue, stocks, and weekly quotas for Fancy, Extra Chulee, Choice, Extra Fine and Fine grades with prices and percentages.

Savannah Eea Island cot‘Tono

Wheat Prices Slip as Market Fueled by Harvest Outlook

Chicago May 22 prices for wheat eased after heavy buying push, with declines of 3-8 to 5-8 and 8-4 from last night as funds sold. Corn and oats rose modestly, and provisions fell 5 to 10 as expectations of a bumper Kansas crop and larger Midwest yields tempered optimism. Cash grain quotes and market data from Chicago, St Louis, and Kansas City show No. 2 red wheat at 99, No. 2 hard 99, No. 2 northern 97-98, with corn steady near 72-71% and other grains and oils noted.

Chicago Eavy Kansas Kanseas Nebraska Oklahoma Argentina Gates ST@SF St. Louie Sonora Fleur Victory Gloria Ealfrisin Corie Southern Star Tully Wicur Tennesson Choice Incge Bate Ervell Galen Yaght Glover C. A A. B.C Wachs Sacks P. W t_o. b. Atlanta, mubiice ta turkel agarges

Live Stock Markets Across Regions May 22 Reports

Clyengo May 22 reports broad livestock activity with cattle, sheep, and hogs prices steady to mixed. Beef native slaughterers and stockers show varied bids, while weights and grades influence per head values. Wool and poultry markets show tentative gains and steady demand. regional receipts noted alongside foreign market signals.

Clyengo Goles Atockere Stearty Sheen Lamba Springs Meas City Homs Tochera Jors Texas

Atlanta Quotations Vegetables and Groceries

Corrected price list from Fidelity Fruit and Produce Company and Gylesby Grocery Company covers fruits vegetables poultry flour grain hay and feed with detailed itemized quotes. Includes pineapples oranges tomatoes beans cabbage lettuce peppers peas and more, plus meat cattle hogs and provisions prices from Atlanta market and wholesale suppliers.

Fidelity Fruit and Produce Company Laney

Hubbard Bros. & Co. Market Notes May S40

New York May 22 reports show unsettled weather affecting arrivals and arbitrage traders. Prices depend on ongoing weather, with European rains delaying shipments and dampening selling pressure. Cotton futures eased modestly as demand stayed steady despite heavy productive activity and a mixed outlook for July and May.

Week's Trade Reviewed by Mercantile Agency

New York May 12 Bradstreet's notes improved weather and demand as the week opens. Retail apparel remains strong while hardware and groceries show gains. western demand spreads eastward though southern reports stay cautious. Iron and steel slow with some large rail sales. 296 failures this week. Wheat exports and money market figures follow, with foreign finance and bank deposits showing varied shifts.

New York Bradstreet’s Theva Wearths Axainut Tasi Vaur

Stock Market Light. Smallest Day Of Year In May

New York May 22 stock market activity was the smallest day of the year, with total sales around 1.45 million dollars. Opening prices mixed with minor declines, sentiment weak due to broad global uncertainty. U S Steel leaders projected trade improvement while London markets softened and foreign selling neared 0.8 million shares since January.

London Missouri Kentucky Walt Texad BaRgido Fe New York Stock Exchange Buzzard Jewebb United States Steel Corporation Paris United States

Money and Exchange. New York May 22 Mercantile Paper

Mercantile paper remains at four. Sterling exchange steady with demand and bills quoted around four dollars eighty five. Mexican dollars cited at forty five forty four. Railroad bonds and other securities steady. Time loans steady at sixty to eighty days and up to eight months.

New York Mercantile Paper Sterling Exchange Bar River

HESTER'S WEEKLY COTTON STATEMENT May Market Activity

New York reports increased action and demand in the cotton market over the past week with new crop deliveries trading higher. Prices for October and December rose, supported by improving demand for cotton goods and rumors of shipments, while concerns over coming government crop reports and dry weather in the Southwest buoyed prices. Old longs trimmed gains as trade sources noted demand slowdowns, and continental spinners eyed new crop hedges. Remaining sections note cash pork and refined sugar prices as separate market snippets.

New York Conmenta Mon Heries Liverpool

Hansell Named to Succeed Donaldson as Public Works Head

W A Hansell Jr assistant superintendent of the city construction department was elected Fulton County public works superintendent by the county commissioners on Friday. He will replace Si H Donaldson who resigns today and will be succeeded in the city department by Nem Hart. The salary is 3000 dollars annually. The election was unanimous with commendations from the county board.

W. A. Hansell, Jr Steetud Fulton County Si H. Joonaldson Hansell Nem Hart

Remains of Stephens Interred at Fairburn

The remains of J. T. Stephens of Atlanta were interred at Fairburn with services led by Campbell counter and honors from Professor Richardson of Atlanta and Hon. A. B. Smith of Fairburn. A large gathering paid tributes to the fallen soldier and citizen.

J.T. Stephens Atlanta Campbell Anded

Art exhibition in the Executive Mansion opens in Atlanta

Under the Atlanta Art association led by Mrs. Samuel Inman an exhibition of pictures starts today at the Executive Mansion for two weeks. Southern artists Mrs Cameron Burnside and Miss Hegersheimer organize the display with many works lent by the American Federation of Arts. The mansion is provided by Mrs John Marshall Siston and committees led by Mrs James Gilbart oversee the event, open for morning and afternoon viewings.

Atlanta Art Association Samuel Inman Cameron Burnside Hegersheimer Inman Atlanta American Federation of Arts Uegershein Burnside John Marshall Siston Art Association Art Rasnelation James Gilbart

Decatur Schools Hold Commencement Tonight

The DeKalb county courthouse hosted the graduating exercises of the Decatur schools marking the close of a series of commencements. A play titled Mr. Bob was shown at the McDonough street school, followed by elocution programs and a lively melodies program by Eramimar pupils to a large audience.

Decatur DeKalb County Bob McDonough Street Eramimar School

Peach Tree Street Car Tie Up After Wheel Jam

Outbound cars on Peach Tree Street were halted for about fifteen minutes yesterday when a wagon from Capital City ran over an automatic switch at Auburn and Peachtree. The left front wheel became lodged between the switch and rail, resisting movement until street car workers freed it with considerable effort. Cars resumed service afterward.

Peachtree Raung Auburn

Stock Advertised for Sale in Bankruptcy Case

Adams yesterday authorized the bankruptcy receiver for the Joseph Lazear estate to advertise the stock on hand for sale for two weeks. The sale date is fixed for Thursday May 28 at 10 o'clock in the referee's court in the Grant Building, 118 fiecutus street.

Bankruguy Adams Rough Flowels Joseph Lazear Fiecutus Street

Southern insurance conference closes after noon session

The Southern insurance conference concluded Friday afternoon at the Piedmont hotel after a successful session. The medical section of the association was authorized to examine all applications and medical exams used by companies. The group debated licensing agents and outlined methods to evaluate applicants to ensure agents remain with their current firms. South Carolina was cited for leading in reviewing insurer examiners and for boosting the scrutiny of insurance agent licenses.

Souther Defoo Insurance Companin Piedmont Cormanies Wzep Fao Aml Ner South Carelina South Carolina Phearaig Ueseach Lewnse

Volunteers of America Plan Revival Services Start May 24

Volunteers of America will begin revival services Sunday night May 24 in the old Union Rescue Mission quarters on Marietta Street after recently leasing the building. The advisory board includes C W Hatcher Charles Ti Barge Judge W W Tendal Colonel WC Munday Colonel Frank E Racensleben W L Hardin and Rh W Wissins. The group has already done much work from its headquarters at 184 Central Avenue.

Volunteers of America Union Rescue Mission Mariettatreet C. W. Hatcher Charles Ti. Barge W. W. Tendal WC. Munday Frank E Racensleben W. L Hardin Rh. W. Wissins 184 Central Venue

Griffin Schools Close At Iffin Georgia Graduation Held

The Griffin schools of Miseily closed today after their most successful year. Commencement exercises were held tonight with ten young women and one young man graduating. Professor I E Mark of the University of Georgia delivered the literary address.

Iffin Miseily Notung Tan I. E Mark Uiversity of Georgia Ocrasion

Pentecostal Meetings Begin at Pantecoatal Tabernacle

Pentecostal meetings held at the Pantecoatal Tabernacle on Nast Hair and Kel lay streets begin Sunday May 4, with services conducted by Jtes Beckom of North a.

Pantecoatal Tabernacle Nast Hair Kellay Streets Jtes Beckom North A

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