Miners killed by gas explosion near Royalton
Officials report sixty one dead from a gas explosion at the Franklin Coal and Coke mine near Royalton II. Three hundred miners were entombed at the mine entrance as fumes prevented rescue efforts. Fire hindered recovery, and crews battled flames as officials awaited a possible subsidence.
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Royalton II
Jrinklen Coal and Coke Compend
Franklin Coal and Coke Company
Fenton
Raperts
Roosevelt Denies Being A Demagogue In Campaign Speech
Colonel Roosevelt rejected the label of demagogue during a campaign speech, defending his record of thirty years in public life. He criticized opponents and warned of hidden aims behind calls for reform, urging supporters to continue the fight and “finish the work” against the opposition.
Problem of Exchange Soon to Be Solved
Washington October reports indicate efforts to resume normal trade, with discussions on exchange arrangements and potential policies to ease international transactions. Officials expect decisive improvements once proposed measures are implemented, though some resistance over government purchase of corn remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Aositwaton
Rockefeller and Son Defended in Government Suit
A government suit names John D Rockefeller Jr and his father as defendants. Counsel for the steel corporation warns of price and competition effects. The case discusses control of steel production and market forces amid antitrust concerns and regulatory scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockefeller and Son
Taluddhle
T—Jonn D Rockefeller
United States
Cosm
Cis
David Head
Tor
Calny
Murray
PLAN ANNOUNCED FOR COTTON LOAN
A historic plan announces a cotton loan initiative involving state oversight and local committees. The proposal details loan terms, anticipated funding, and the role of banks and central authorities in disbursement and administration.
Cotton Loan Fund Plans and Bankers Pledge
Arkansas bankers rally to support cotton via a state fund with subscriptions for class A and B certificates, requiring New York drafts for 25 percent loans. The plan allocates 5 percent from both fund sources, uses warehouse receipts and insurance as security, and envisions loan repayments with a mutual guarantee fund. Chapters outline committee oversight, extension options, and deadlines around February 1 1915.
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New York
Whch
Cotton Loan Fund
Cotton Loan Committee
Glaas
Uaranies
Guerakte Fund
Sintral
Chattima
Clase Aa
Wonega
Diasa
Arkansas
Cotton Tide Rock Ark
al Banks
Ark
Asuel Ion
Dallas Tex
Fedial
Texas Munlers
Perate
Aleg
Texas
Wichita Falls
South Steel
Columb
Ns House of Representatise
Ron
Confidence in demand grows among cotton men amid grain and meats surge
Washington October 27 reports show grain and meats export demand rising as war effects shift trade. A sharp drop in cotton and manufactures exports narrows the overall balance though September exports rise for other goods. Cotton prices firm on improved western prices and frost fears ease. market eyes midwinter operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Augusta
Louisiana Fights Sugar Combine Battle in Court
New Orleans October 27. Louisiana seeks to restrain a major sugar firm from doing business in the state. A petition requests appointment of a receiver for existing holdings and sequestration of property. Hearing set for November 11 as Governor and district attorney press the case after refinery closures and factory responses. The action follows years of suits alleging Sherman Act violations.
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New Orleans
Thal District Courtiers
Lousiana
Tl . Vnistrict
Buven
Don Callery
Edward Sh Blinner
Swt
Bistadt
Tadly
New Jurm On Selis
Imgu
Vestoy
Louisana
Treasury notes value for loans set by currency chief
Comptroller of the Currency John Skelton Williams reports Treasury attempts to determine the value of securities offered for loans. Officials discuss recognizing closing prices and possible additional security calls if depreciation occurs since the market close.
Convicted of Larceny Name Conflicts Highlight Court Case
In a tangled Octohry case, John OBren Movagh and his attorney faced larceny allegations tied to a St Louis lawyer prank. The court noted Frink and OBrien names appeared in a political slate for Juvenile Court, while OBren claimed Missouri legislature service and a U.S. Congress bid. The proceedings pressed the election commission to substitute names on ballots amid naming disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anypol
John Obren
Newren
Olen
Obren
Obrin
St Louis
Tornes
John & Olsien
Ty Nate
Hive
Congress
Schiff Sends $40,000 To Jews Of Jerusalem
In New York a report states Samuel Deel transmitted $40,000 from Jacob Schiff to the Jews of Jerusalem for charitable purposes. The pledge is described as a wartime relief donation amid deeper hardship in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schiff
Jews OF
Jerusalem
New York
Samuel Deel Smap
United States
Jerulem
Jacob HB Schitt
Terusalem
Italian Cities Shake From Seismic Shocks
Florence and Rome report a powerful earthquake today causing fear and injuries. The tremor disrupted daily life as residents rushed to safety with limited casualties and no major damage confirmed.
Cotton Movement Reflects Mixed U S Trade and Western Frost
The Atlantic Cotton movement report shows New York Middling prices around 64 with receipts of 94 10 and total daily movement near 69 086. Gains in Galveston and Savannah mixed with exports and inland shipments, while western districts report heavy frost and lower temperatures across Oklahoma and Texas, impacting future activity. Major hubs cited include Houston Memphis Cincinnati and Liverpool with significant weekly totals and season receipts.
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Atlante
New York
Charleston
Isineigh
Haltimore
Atoelk
Tatais
Tytais
Toteln
Tad
Atlanta Grocery Prices and Livestock Market Report
Readable sections show measured price quotes for groceries including canned goods, flour, lard, olives, and spices, with a heavy emphasis on per unit costs. The Atlanta Livestock Market lists cattle grades, weights, and ruling prices, followed by grain and feed prices and occasional market notes.
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Groleries
Agesby Grocery Company
Auuderness
Pune
Aspardhus
Suvecan
Bnowiake
Market Summary Slips as Demand Eases for Dry Goods
Market notes show steady overall activity with goods including carpet and nursing supplies under cautious demand. Prices drift lower, buyers remain scarce, and varieties show little movement as supply remains ample and consumer interest cools.
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Isda
Nursf
Farne
Wheat Decline On Large Stocks At Market Close
Wheat fell amid rising domestic stocks and muted speculative demand as traders noted 16 million bushels more on hand than a year ago. Corn and oats traded lower while provisions held steady amid bearish pressure and weak commodity appetite across Chicago and St Louis exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luaga
United States
Sea Board
Theo
Poultry and meat market notes and price movements
The item lists receptions for creamery products, poultry, and eggs with varying firsts and prices. It notes unchanged receipts for several categories, shifts in butter and cotton seed oil prices, and a strong rally in futures with a firm close. The report covers markets in New York Chicago St Louis and Kansas City with October observations and several price figures.
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New York
St Louis
Hanvas City
Aroun
Suleo
Bowery
Sabes
Dividend of Steel Financial Feature
New York October 27 reductions in United States Steel Corp quarterly dividend from 5 to 1 per cent marked the day’s key event in the financial district. The move, linked to European war effects, helped convert what could be a deficit into a modest surplus as investment conditions showed improvement alongside active dealings in city and state issues. Evidence of cautious demand appeared in first grade bonds while foreign exchange activity waned under lower London demands. Heavy export negotiations centered on German interests, and shipments to wartime nations surged, reflecting broader market flux and shifting monetary tides.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
Hmnancel
Massachusetts
Banking House
London
Reichmark
Ore Nice
Federal Reserve
Southern Railway
Imperial Bank of Germany
United States Steel Declares Quarterly Dividend Change
The United States Steel Corporation voted after noon to raise the quarterly dividend on common stock to 2 percent annual rate from 1 percent. The regular 1 percent quarterly dividend on preferred stock was declared. For the quarter ending September 30 total carriage stood at 2.276 billion dollars with net income of 14. BE 02. A surplus of 5.479 emerged for the quarter, the first this year.
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New York
Stock Market Live Stock Receipts Reported Across Cities
Chicago October market figures show mixed receipts for hogs cattle and sheep with steady to higher trend. Hogs 7000 to 47000 head noted with packers and butchers active near 40 to 60 dollars per hundredweight. Cattle and calves receipts around 6200 higher native beef steers 750 and cows and heifers 50 to 60. sheep and lambs 4600 strong with yearlings 70 to 90. Kansas City and St Louis reports list hogs cattle and sheep receipts with varied prices and steady to higher trends across regions.
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Chicago
St Louis
Texas
Indias
Kansas
Worthern Storrs
Ewes
Turpentine Receipts and Shipments at Savannah Navy Stores
Fragmentary ledger notes list purchases and shipments in Savannah, including turpentine stock and salable items. Entries mention receipts, shipments, and assorted items with unclear quantities and codes. The garbled text suggests a routine inventory period with items like window glass and other supplies.
Financial rates and bond quotes from New York market
The October 2 Mercantile paper lists exchange rates for 60 day bills at 45e00 and cables at 490 with a 49086 for demand. Silver bars quoted at 483 with other minor rates in the mercantile section.
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Col. Roosevelt
Rome
Teainsten
Prynes
Hye
Uri
Department
Bigu S
Germany
Russi
Belgium
Unite Kingdom
United Stacs
Stagsol! Com
AiSb
Argentina
Tanada
Cuba
Holland
Russia
Latin America
Tyr Zit Ee
Cermany Sk
United Kingdom
Pirato
Navera Ber
Dallas
Cgttan
Belr
Wanchester
Jexport
Federal Reserve System
Thales
Dallas Cotton Exchange
Louisiana
John Skton
Treasury Departments
Woloms
Treasury
Mt Financial Cireles
Florence
Cotton Movement
Houston
Shinmanta
Ntock
Atcek
Wales
Liverpool
agDt Bros
Tennessee
Memphis
Milan
Nashville
Hoasy Frost
Oklahoma
Ardaiore
Medlester
Frost, Arinssy
Eatonville
Clarencun
Anda Tf
Altua
Muskogee
Oklahoma & Stillwater
Tulsa
Caynicgie "Mangum
Shiwnee Chickwthe
Pawle Vallexy
Weatherford
Trammon
Lavign
Belt
Ray Frost
von Herman
Soroka
Cotton Region Bulletin
Skeath Merilian Tla
Temper
Atlanta
Celinet Cigar
Achattynooga Fennoir
Columbus
Gainesville Clear
Creenvalle So Other
Macon Clear
Ag Hewnan
Elest
Ballinper
Byevile
Browwood
Dublin
Llano Hondo
Longlake
Wimninges
Agusra dL
Wade
WH White Jr
White Provision Company
Goo Gulcher
Ver
Southern Star
Inet
Beye Market
Hincuat Awit Rislag
Shane Dawa
Triorgia
Noleon
Cremin Cotton Seed Lfioa
Callun
Muis
Purina
Prund
Gesge
Ehud
United
Avlia
Eorkh
Euny
Faric
Lord
Fidelity Fruit and Proddca Company
BCG
Ayo
Dalipol
Lemaire Tose
CUCU
Ibeas Busier
Carrol Buriet
Briers
White Provision Co
Gornfield
Gernfleld
Gernfield
Cornfield
St. Louis
Kansas City
Sloan
Honduras
Japan
Rio Devens
Santos
Fae Lowe
Sliehtiy Ukava
Fieures
Chicago Board of Trade
Neo Aso Roy Ao
Be Tan
Tony
Caen Cars
Ua O
Naval Stores
Sivannah
Tonopah
Ita
Jones & Baker Srqck Brokers Bank
le la Salle St
Wicago New York Philadelphia
Alf
The
American Audit Company Home Office
Broadway
New York City
F. W. Lafrent2
They Coched
ALD
Alonzo Richardson & CO
Certified Public Accountants
Empire Building
Georgia
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