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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1914
Page
3
New Orleans reports a weather shift dampening downward trends in spot cotton and lifting January prices to 20 cents. Government September consumption rose above expectations while exports from the past two months reached 240,200 bales, nearly triple the year ago period. spot market sales were light with middling to high grades noted.
Cotton region bulletin from Atlanta notes receipts and shipments across markets. Includes figures for Belton Stock, Houston shipments, exports totals, and regional bids with prices per hundredweight. October 24 updates list receipts totaling 3,8285 and stock levels across multiple towns including Florence Kingstree Lamberton and Quitman.
Liverpool on October 14 reports cotton demand improving with futures activity. The export and import mix lists 2,809 American bales on the basis of equal duty for product imports and 34 bales of American origin, reflecting shifting trade flows and price support in the Liverpool market.
October 14 in New York reports mercantile paper activity with RPT and 60 day bills for demand and cables. Rosin prices, receipts and balances show figures such as 2 bolts, window glans at 835, and a large overall balance of 268,732,329.
Market notices show cotton costs revised down by 3 basis points. Prices for laces and embroideries remain steady with modest gains in certain items. Knits and sweater lines were active while general fabrics traded slowly.
Fresh activity lifted wheat at session close with gains of 1½ to 2 cents, driven by higher Liverpool prices and slim receipts. Corn and oats advanced on export demand and weather damage, while provisions jumped on expectations of stock depletion. Brazil censorship news weighed on coffee.
New York and Chicago markets show mixed readings with firm but steady tendencies in dairy and poultry. Creamery butter and eggs show modest changes while poultry and turkeys command varied prices. receipts and stated futures indicate a cautious tone amid unsettled demand.
Washington report details a census bureau finding that exports for the first two months of the cotton year dropped by over a million bales from the prior year while domestic consumption fell by about 73,000 bales. Foreign imports rose by 42,402 bales, with Egypt supplying additional tons. manufacturing stocks and linters showed declines or shifts, illustrating wartime disruption of the cotton trade.
Prices from Wylesby Grocery Company list cheese, canned goods, and staples with varied per-unit costs. The Atlanta live stock market shows cattle and hog quotations, with noting of quality ranges and market conditions.
Kansas City and St Louis livestock receipts show mixed pricing across cattle hogs sheep and calves. Cattle steady to higher with native steers 7.00 to 10.85 in Kansas City and 7.00 to 10.85 in St Louis. cows and bulls around 4.00 to 9.61. hogs and sheep receipts vary with hogs near 4.50 to 7.70 per live hundredweight and lambs around 6.90 to 7.50 for the period October 11 14. Sheep yearlings ewes and calves listed with fluctuating values across markets.
Wall Street recovered somewhat from gloom after news from broad. Unlisted bond and stock offerings declined while new city notes and state issues saw stronger demand. Unorganized market for unlisted stocks sagged as the cub market reopened with moderate activity in lower priced shares. Foreign exchange firmed on the Bald pool, with cables and sight drafts up a touch. Gold shipments to Otttawa anticipated and copper prices hit low records amid 60 percent normal consumption. Steel demand remained weak and bank rates fell to 8 percent for commercial paper amid scarce time loans. The NY banking syndicate plans the fourth installment payment on the 100 million dollar city notes, likely followed by gold shipments to Ottowa.
Weather across the region was warm and generally dry aiding farm work and cotton picking. Crops advanced with cotton opening and picking progressing. rains in places helped fall plowing while overall soil moisture remained variable. Severe drought limited growth in some areas, while late-season crops and hay harvest benefited from warm conditions and scattered showers in others.
Provisions and Ghicays entries show amounts like 17.90 for October 44 cash, plus Jaret 510 and Ribs 1670 1L.50. New York reports Petroleum Prices Reduced with Standard Co announcing a 10 point cut in export refined petroleum. Price drops to a gallon in tanks 4 percent and standard white in barrels.
Camilla Georgia October 14 Special J T Thornton of Vada driving with Clint Davis in Ina car lost control near a bridge The vehicle ran off the road and overturned into the water Thornton drowned almost immediately Davis escaped uninjured The car had to be towed to recover the body
On Columbus Day at Auburn prison about 300 visitors and 400 inmates attended a celebration when a light-lagered inmate stole a pocketbook worth 26.88 from a outside guest. The Mutual Welfare league confronted the matter and the executive committee returned the wallet after inmate conduct actions.
The Atlanta Kennel Club’s dog show closes with Lou Dillon, a pointer bitch owned by J. B. Hickay of Murfreesboro, Tenn., winning multiple top prizes including best dog or bitch, best American bred, and top brace. Towser London and Peg of My Heart also claim major cups, with numerous special prizes awarded across toy, terrier, and bulldog classes.
In ngicton Texas October 14 Durfee a negro convicted of murder in the summer of 1913 was taken from jail and hanged to a tree just outside town. Jail officers were bound until after the lynching. Durfee was to have been hanged legally last week but was required for thirty days.
At a joint meeting of the Georgia Tech trustees and the Greater Tech Fund campaign committee, J R A Hobson was presented with a silver water service in appreciation of his leadership. Resolutions from faculty and student body honor his work in the fund drive. Governor-elect Nat Harris delivered the speech as Hobson received the gift, a pitcher and twelve goblets bearing his monogram.
The Wednesday notice lists multiple transfers in Atlanta including Martin-Ozburn Realty selling to Mrs Anns Greenberg at No 154 Linwood Ave a eight room bungalow on lot 45 by 200 for 7000 cash. Sims-Melson Realty sold to Hubert Greene at 112 West Hardee Street a six room house on 50 by 150 lot for 2000. Additional parcels include Oakwood Terrace DeKalk Avenue and Oakhurst Clifford Street lots with prices of 2000 1000 and 3000. A store and house at 334-336 North Butler Street sold for 1300 cash. A six room house at 110 Irwin Street across from circus grounds sold with undisclosed price cash. A negro apartment house on Old Wheat Street was sold for cash by Mell to Mell.
Fitzgerald Ga October 14 Special The Savannah presbytery convened Tuesday evening with about twenty representatives present Rev Rockwell Brank of the Independent Presbyterian church Savannah preached the sermon Rev R A Brown of Waycross was elected moderator for the coming year and Rev W H Chapman clerk Wednesday morning star W H Hardin of Cordele conducted devotional exercises followed by regular business Wednesday evening was devoted to missions The sermon was preached by Rev Rockwell Brank
Georgia Governor John M Slaton proclaims a special election on the first Tuesday after the 61st Monday in November 1914 to permanently fill the U S Senate seat vacancy caused by the death of Hon. A O Ha. The proclamation notes the vacancy and temporary appointment and cites the act of August 14 1913.
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