Distress Cotton Purchases Triggered by Gwinnett Farmer Tale
A Gwinnett County farmer sold a bale of distressed cotton to Puckett of the Atlanta Federation of Trades revealing a cash-strapped situation. The farmer’s crop was small, he owed a landlord and medical bills, and he hauled the cotton to Atlanta hoping for 10 cents a pound. News of multiple purchases followed from various companies and brokers urging buy-a-bale activity to aid farmers’ finances.
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W ¢ Puckett
Atlanta Federation of Trades
James L Mayson
Gwinnett County
Puckett
Atlanta
Cais
Packett
H . McCord
Chamber of Commerce
HY McCord
Ohio Salt Company
Wadsworth Ohio
Southeastern
Ohio Match Company
Ohio Boxboard Company
Ohio
Trois CB Ponder
Atlanta Ga
Constitution
Atlanta Constitution
Continental Paper Bug Compani
Rumiorg Maine
South
Bryson
Story’ & Clark Piano Company
Chicago
Lludden & Bates
Radium Linked To Atlanta Spirit At Stone Mountain Meet
William Fanny Hyer told the Bankers and Brokers Club annual meeting at the University Club that radium deposits in Stone Mountain and northern Georgia exhaust a powerful atmospheric influence. He claimed Atlanta’s vitality and progress stem from this mineral radiating through the air and human systems, while naming officers elected from local banks.
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Atlanta Spirit
Stone Mountain
Atlanta
William Fanny Hyer
Bankers and Brokers’ Club
Realis
North Georgia
Bankers Organization
University Club Aus
North Georgea
Monkey shaving plan for Ringling troupe causes drama
A Ringling brothers circus story from Baraboo Wisconsin recounts monkeys that grew heavy coats in winter, a trainer ordering shaves to curb heat, and a dramatic scene when a bald monkey stood out. A baby monkey was introduced to smooth tensions, and the bald performer regrew fur, rejoining the troupe.
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Eggpivarley Smith
Wis
Thurman Arraigned Again in Memorial Court
Arthur Thurman faced arraignment again in Judge Ridley’s Memorial Court as a warrant sworn October 7 was aired. The case, handled by prosecutor DL Walraven, includes misdemeanor charges of unlawful removal of a car mortgaged by Walraven. Proceedings were postponed to Wednesday morning.
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Arthur Thurman
J B Ridleys
Memorial Court
Thurman
Bell
DL Walraven
Walraven
Farmer McCommons suicide in Macon county cause
Macon farmer Mr McCommons aged about 60 shot himself in a goat pasture using a gun borrowed from a neighbor. Found by his son Robert several days after reportedly showing mental impairment and alcohol use. He leaves wife, sons Tom Bibb jailer, L and George McCommons, and owned hundreds of acres.
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Macon
McCommons
Columbus
Robert McCommons
Savannah Hit By Severe Rainstorm This Afternoon
Savannah Georgia experienced a severe rainstorm on October 6 with record rapid rainfall. Official measurements show 2.21 inches, including a one inch fall from 12:24 to 2:22 PM, the heaviest in years. Cellars flooded and property damage occurred citywide.
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Savannah
Inn
Hattie Glover Receives 30 Days for Contempt
Hattie Glover, previously prosecuted by Ruth Ryals, was sentenced by Judge Broyles to thirty days for contempt after assaulting Ruth Byars in the courtroom. The incident disrupted proceedings as Hattie struck and damaged witnesses and court staff, with another assault and battery charge added and bond set at 500 dollars.
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Battie Glover
Ruth Ryals
Broyles
Ruth
Hattie
Ruth Byars
T Cornett
Preston
Milam
Court reverses cotton futures case in Georgia
The U S circuit court of appeals in New Orleans reversed Judge Emory Speer’s verdict for the Duckworth company in Savannah against Farmers’ 631 and Guano of Sandersville. The decision held the wagered contract void, likely halting much gambling in cotton futures in Georgia.
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Macon
John R Cooper
Macbr
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
New Orleans
United States District Court
Southern District of Georgia
Emory Speer
Duckworth Company
Savannah
Farmers’ 631
Guano_company
Sandersville
Sandersville Company
United States Court of Wie
Delegates Named to Road Congress by Governor Slaton
Governor Slaton appoints numerous delegates to the American Road congress to meet in Atlanta on November 8, 1914. Appointees include J B Moore Savannah, I B West Savannah, N Gravenstein Stringfield, A J Lippett Albany, J W Callahan Hoonbridge, I F Monk Moultrie, W Hattaway Buffton, L Rainey Dawson, G Rilis Americus, T Hicks Fort Columbus, O A Moore Texas, H H Revill Greenville, M B Turman Atlanta, R J Freeman Decatur, W J Bakes Conyers, Jone Moore Macon, T Hi Patterson Giffin, J F Mathews Thomaston, J M Vandiver Rome, J B Lacy Cedartown, K B Felker Dalton, J M Hodgson Athens, N D Arnold Lexington, HB Davison Woodville, R J Davieen Helen, J Moore Dehlonega, J F Simmons Jasper, W F Eve Augusta, J F Bell Milledgeville, Gowwans Thomson, WR Townsend Brunswick, 8 D Del Hazlehurst, W Gosia, A S Bradley Swainsboro, O D Faulk Jeffersonville, LH Glenn Abbeville.
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Slaton
Atlanta
AB Moore
Savannah
IB West
N Gravenstein
Stringfield
A. J Lippett
Albany
JW Callahan
Hoonbridge
IF Monk
Moultrie
W & Hattaway
Uffton
L Rainey
Dawson
G Rilis
Americus
T Hicks Fort
Columbus
A Moore
Texas
H Revill
Greenville
B' Turman
J Freeman
Decatur
J Bakes
Conyers
Jone T Moore
Macon
Hi Patterson
Giffin
Mathews
Thomaston
John M Vandiver
Rome
B Lacy
Cedartown
K B Felker
Dalton
M Hodgson
Athens
N D Arnold
Lexington
HB Davison
Woodville
R J Daviieen
Helen
J Moore
Dehlonega
J F Simmons
Jasper
Fudge
William F Eve
Augusta
J F
Bell Milledgeville
Gow Wans
Thomson
WR Townsend
Brunswick
D del
Hazlehurst
W of Thomas
Val- Gosia
Bradley
Swainsboro
Faulk
Jeffersonville
LH Glenn
Abbeville
Two Negro Boys Bound Over For Burglary in Atlanta
Robert Collins and Frank Griffin were bound over for burglary and carrying concealed weapons after admitting to a spree in the last two weeks. Six Atlanta residences were burgled, with loot including watches rings and jewelry identified by victims. Detectives expect to recover more as they pursue a third suspect named in the confession. guns stolen were found on the youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Collins
Frank Griffin
Hallard
Decatur Street
Atlanta
Bastagehue
Wesley Hirshberg
North Jackson
Turner Folsome Shot Self by Accident in Quitman
Turner Folsome son of I L Folsome of Barney was handling a gun on the street when it discharged by accident. The load of birdshot struck his arm, and two physicians hurried from Quitman to treat him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quitman
Turner Folsome
I L. Folsome
Barney
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Offer Digestive Relief
An advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a simple way to aid digestion and restore worn stomach juices. It claims the tablets dissolve in the stomach, strengthen digestive fluids, and help the body heal. free samples are offered by FD A. Stuart Co.
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Stuart
Stuadt
FD A. Stuart Co
Stuart Bide
Marshall
Trea
Benefit for distressed Jews in Europe at local synagogue
An entertainment will be given by Congregation Shecrith Israet at 208 East Banter Street on Wednesday October 7 at 7 30 PM to aid distressed Jews in Europe due to the war. All are invited to attend and help. The committee will provide music and refreshments with good speakers entertaining the audience.
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Shecrith Israet
East Banter Street
Europe
Gasoline men protest against proposed tax in Auguste Ga
Local gasoline workers petition Senator Mike Smith urging opposition to a two cent per gallon tax on gasoline. They argue cars are necessities for farms, mills, gins, traction engines and other essential uses, not luxury.
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Auguste
Mike Smith
Consider Problem of Abused Children in Atlantic City
Atlantic City on October 6 sessions of the American Humane Association discussed issues in caring for neglected and abused children. Ra. Smith Wallace of Philadelphia urged family as the focal point of support while Dr .William O Stillman of Albany presided as president and other officers were re-elected.
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Atlantic City
American Humane Association
Smith Wallace Philadel Phila
Steptone
Willian
Stillman
Albany
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Gookin
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Siabima
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Go Wales
Floyda
Stark Bros Company
RG Hell
Canton
Ga’ Route No 1
Vents T Pounil
Salle Fannie Carroll
East Point
Mary Raymond
Bessie Mims
Emma Cowell
James Roy Almond
Mane Burnett
Disciples of Christ
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Henry B Kennedy
Fulton National
James D Lextner
Atlanta War Fenalties
RW Byers
Third National
Haynea McFadden
Smith
Czar
Monkey
Rias
Paul Revere
Maier & Berkele, Inc
Gold and Silversmiths
Whitehall Street
Atlanta, Ga
C. McCommons
Bibb County
Hattie Glover
Speer
Duckworth
Health First
Royal Baking Powder
Parks-Chambers - Hardwick
Peachtree Company
Jacksonville, Fla
Bell Telephone
T. R. Gentry
Southern Bell Telephone
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