Cotton bound to soar, Heflin predicts dramatic rise
Washington October 15 Special Representative Heflin of Alabama forecasts a sharp cotton price surge. He cites exports of over nine million bales since last August and expects 1915 production near ten million bales. He notes high demand for cotton seed and byproducts and predicts seed prices up to 40 a ton and even higher for cotton, seed, and hulls as war needs grow.
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Washington
Heflin
Alabama
Committee On Agriculture
United States
Germany
Laying of Spur Track For Candler Warehouse Sparks Talk
A dispute at the city street committee followed the signing of a spur track permit for Nichols Construction to haul dirt for the Candler cotton warehouse. Councilman Sam N Freeman criticized the three‑man approval process used by the mayor, chief of construction, and committee chair. The committee ultimately allowed the spur track to remain.
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Sam N. Freeman
Tenth
Affke Committee
Nichols Con ‘Struction Company
Stewart Avenue
Candler
Freeman
Tenth Ward
Maildox
Aldeman
Funeral for B C White Held in Forsyth Ga
The funeral of Benjamin Collier White, house officer at the Winecott hotel, who died Friday at a local hospital, will be held today in Forsyth Georgia. He was born in Monroe county and is survived by four brothers James T and David White of Atlanta Joseph B and Edward White of Monroe county. four sisters including Mrs. Francite Banks and Mrs. S H Zelene c both of Monroe county and Mrs. Mattle Merrite of Gainesville.
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Forsyth
White
Piedmont
Monroe County
Judie
James M. White
James T
David White
Atlanta
Joseph B
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Fancite Banks
S. H. Zelinec
John Banks
Mattle Merrite
Gainesville
Gordy
Fred
Kettles
Goray
Catoosa
Fle
Committee Named to Promote Jefferson Davis Highway
Governor Harris named a committee to promote the Jefferson Davis Highway, coordinating with the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Members include Atlanta figures Dr Ww. G. Lee and Mericus, Milledgeville, Athens, and Milledgeville delegates. The highway will run from the ocean to the east through the South.
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United Daughters of the Confederacy
Ivan
Atlanta
Ww. G. Lee
Acon
Coouncil
Mericus
Hugh Rowe
Athens
Hida
Milledgevill
Walter D. Lamar
Ma’ Con
U. D
Dsom
Ocean
Civic Forum to elect new officers this evening
A Civic Forum meeting is called for Saturday at 8 o clock in the chamber of commerce assembly hall. A large audience is expected. The present board will not seek re election, and an officer election will determine the term ahead.
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Civic Forum
Chamber of Commerce
The
Judge P W White Here on Visit Tells of Souths Stormy Days
Judge P W White of Quincy Florida born 1820 discusses his long life and role in Southern history. He recalls Emory University studies in 1841 44 and early legal career, mentions the Nashville convention of 1850, Hayes Tilden and the 1876 Florida Tallahassee case, and reflects on Atlanta life and his plans to return home.
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South
Atlanta
P. W. White
Quincy
Fla
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A. B. Hawkins
Raleigh
N. C
Frank Hawking
Third National Bank
North Carolina
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Hawkins
Emory
Waite
Georgia
Florida
James K. Pelk
Orian
United States
Judge DuPont
Nashville
Second Judicial Circuit
Tallahassee
Joseph E. Brown
Tilden
Lew Wallace
Hayes
Barnum & Bailey Circus Promises Child Friendly Delights
The Barnum & Bailey circus touring Atlanta on Monday offers extensive youngsters features. Highlights include elephant acts pony and dog training, baby monkeys and bears, a two menagerie display, and the famed Madam Bradna ponies. A giant street parade valued over two million dollars will precede the show, creating a festive farmland mood for families.
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Barnum & Hailey
Harth
Atlanta
Parsons
Bradna Troup
Signor Begonghi
Savannah Morning News editor George Gregory dies at 57
George Gregory managing editor of The Savannah Morning News died in Savannah at age 57 after a September breakdown following the death of associate Elmer Hancock. A Unadilla New York native, he helped push municipal funding for an auditorium and founded Savannah’s Tourist and Convention Bureau. He is survived by his widow Louise Page Emory and son Arthur E. Gregory. funeral in Savannah on Sunday.
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Savannah
George A. Gregory
Savannah Morning News
Anadills
Emerson to Begin Six Year Federal Prison Term
Hiter I. Emerson cashier of the National Bank of Montgomery New York pleaded guilty to misappropriation of funds and is on the way to Atlanta to serve a six year term. His shortage reportedly exceeded 10000 dollars and was used to support his struggling family. He also served as president of the Security Refiner company of New York.
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Hiter I. Emerson
National Bank of Montgomery
New York
Atlanta
Emerson
Security Refiner Company
Valdosta Woman Dies From Burns in Stove Explosion
Valdosta Ga October 15 Special Mrs Salli Pitts aged 82 died last night from burns received when an oil stove exploded while she toasted bread at home Burning oil scorched her before help arrived Her funeral and interment occurred here this afternoon.
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Valdosta
Salli Pitts
Pike Boys and Girls Exhibit in Zebulon
Farmers rally and product exhibit by Pike County Girls Canning and Boys Corn clubs planned for Zebulon on Monday October 18. Mrs B Brooks county agent says seven years of good work and features include talks by Dr A M Soule Dr William Bradford Miss Tals B Dowdle and others.
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Canning
Pike
Zebulon
B. Brooks
Pike. County
A. M. Soule
William Bradford
Calles Honenetn
Senior Medicos Elect All Class Officers
Election at Atlanta Medical College selects Za G Neal as president J D Moo as vice president TEs editor and An nual business manager among the officers chosen in the senior class ballot last night
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Atlanta ‘Medical College
Sen
Za G. Neal
J.D. Moo
Tes
Pretty Macon Girls Enter Queen Contest
Macon enters two candidates for the Georgia Harvest Festival queen contest Miss Fairlie Cubbedge and Miss Sarah Tinsley lead Macon society. The event boosts Atlanta festival hype, with festival officials planning grand parades and Agricultural Day activities in Atlanta.
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Fairlie Cubbedge
Sarah Tinsley
Clio McLaughlin
Macon Telegraph
W. M. Moseley
Atlanta
Parking Autos Near Fire Plugs Barred
The board of fire masters urged Chief Mayo to strictly enforce the law prohibiting parking near fire plugs. A $100 fine in the recorder's court is prescribed for violations, but the ordinance was thought to be a dead letter. Mayo instructed patrolmen and traffic officers to be rigid in enforcement.
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Board of Fre Masters
Pollen Meyo
Stena
Recorder’s Court
Board of Fire Masters
Mayo Haa
Particslar
Time for Paying Taxes Is Extended Five Days
Belated taxpayers crowded city hall to settle last quarter taxes but the time was extended five days. The extension, agreed by the tax committee, extends the deadline to October 20 with no extra cost. Councilman Farlinger was instructed to wait until the October 15 rush subsides.
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Farlinger
Pela
Georgia bond sale funds deposited for allies purchases
A $600,000 cash deposit, handled by J. P. Morgan & Co. for the Anglo French governments, was placed with the Trust Company of Georgia to back bonds. Ernest Woodruff notes the funds will boost Georgia prosperity as Britain and France provide credit. The loan, designed to keep American funds ready for future imports, marks the first outside Britain’s dominion. The bonds are marketed via Robinson-Humphrey and Wardlaw with selling agents.
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Trust Company of
J. P. Morgan & Co
New York
Ernest Woodruff
United Kingdom
Great Britain
French Republic
World laughed at Dr Oslers theory headline
The article reports global mockery of a theory about aging and health, noting experts' counterpoints that health in later life depends on conditions like stomach, liver, kidney, and nervous issues. It promotes Vitalites as a life extending tonic from Nature, with displays at Jacobs' Pharmacy 23 Whitehall Street and invitation to learn more.
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Ito
Jacobs’ Pharmacy
Whitehall Street
Cady
Atlanta Architect's Triumph Celebrated in Completion North Carolina Courthouse
The Raleigh News reports Wade County's new courthouse dedicated with praise for architect P. Thornton Marye of Atlanta, noting his wide reputation and several major Raleigh bank buildings attributed to his design. The court house, admired for its beauty and dignified lines, enhances Raleigh’s standing as an architectural showcase.
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North Carolina
Raleigh
N. C
News and Observer
Wade County
P. Thornton Marye
Temple of Justice
All 9
Ptr
Marve
Raleigh Banking and Trust Company
Commercial National Bank
Citizens’ National Bank
Wake County
Marge
Fires in Douglas Under Investigation Raising Insurance Claims
Three houses burned in Douglas Georgia with Morgan and family displaced after a morning fire. Firefighters saved neighboring structures as investigators from the fire department and an insurance adjuster examine origin and cause of the blazes.
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Morgan
Dire
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