Subjects of Great White King Gather in Annual Convention
Harvie Jordan of Atlanta, president of the Southern Cotton Association, was to deliver an address on Handling and Marketing Cotton by Growers but was absent. His paper, read by George Draper, urges closer relations between growers and spinners, reform in ginning and baling, warehouse systems, and fair tare and pricing to stabilize profits and reduce middlemen influence.
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Lufr Point
Harvie Jordan
Atlanta
Southern Cotton Association
George ©. Draper
Hopedale
Mass
Jordan
Atlantic
India
China
Whitney
Wouth
Aebetl
Gaston Belt
Cotton Manufacturers of the United States in Session in New York
The Cotton Manufacturers of the United States meet in New York for a session to discuss industry trends, policy impacts, and upcoming trade initiatives affecting textile markets and export prospects. Several industry leaders and regional delegates are expected to attend.
GROWERS AND SPINNERS SHOULD GET TOGETHER
Burt Point New York September 1 1909 National Association of Cotton Manufacturers opened at Hotel Champlain with a wargame by Attorney General Jules Mayer welcomed by Governor Higgins. President StacColl urged cooperation with growers and other manufacturers to boost cotton and fair returns. Washington conference supported August 31 as cotton year end and the plan to build glove houses in the south for gradual year round marketing. International federation gains strength while calls rise for fair pricing and standard measures for damp cotton and compressed penalities in American cotton trading.
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Ima
Burt Point
N.Y
Tie Hotel Champlain
Geneoral Juline
Mayer
Fliggins
Empire State
James Wi. StacColl
Providence
BR. IL
Aia
MacCot
Nitonal Association
New England
Ute
Milla
Aften Manufacturing
Washington
Irowere
International Federation of Canton
Europe
Sindiar
United States
Wells Bureau
Comumlesion
Federation
Congress
New York
Future of cotton hedging and market impact
A discussion on the cotton futures market, hedging flaws, and the need for reform. It notes that New York exchange volumes are dominated by speculation, urges data from spinners, and calls for closer alignment between futures and spot markets to aid manufacturers. It compares U.S. and British exports and cites evolving labor standards and shorter work hours in Southern states.
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New York Exchange
International Federation
United States Census Bureau
New York
New York Cotton Exchange
Great Britain
South Carolina
Algo
Uniformity in hours wages and age urged across the country
The statement argues for nationwide uniform standards in hours wages and age, to prevail largely through voluntary action rather than legislation. It notes no major machinery advances to report, but highlights rising building costs and the potential advantage if new cheaper methods are adopted in the trade.
Western Union to Seek Bond Issuance for Improvements
Western Union Telegram Company directors authorize October stockholders meeting to approve 92 6 million in gold bonds and issue 10 million in gold bonds immediately for subscription. Funds to be used for new construction and purchase of property, with 35 million overall spend planned.
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Western Union
New York
Western Union Telegram Company
Clowry
Izena
Una
River floods drown many in Bandago amid unconfirmed rains
Torrential rain hits the region around Teple and Guadalajara. The Sanyo River reportedly overflows its banks in Bandago, drowning several residents, though the report is unconfirmed. Heavy rains persist across the state, with crop damage estimation in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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Santiago
Guadalajara
Mexico
Teple
San Yago
Bandago
Tenic
Lemon Lime Lithia Water Ad Sells at Soda Founts
An old advertisement promotes one ounce of lemon syrup, half a lime and Bowden Lithia Water to make a refreshing lemon lime drink. Available at all soda fountains with telephone orders via 1086.
Library School Opens Monday for Southern Librarians
The Camogie Library board reports August circulation totals with 601 volumes borrowed for Augwat and 230 new members, totaling 9,111 active borrowers. The Southern Library School Class of 1907 begins September 7, led by Della Forence Szerd and Mrs Sneed, with a catalog of named students across several cities.
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Camogie Lbrary
Abrarians
Avanta
Southern Library School
Star of the Carnegiebrary
Della Forence Szerd
Avants
Pratt Institute Free Library
Georgia Ubrary Commission
Sneed
Praty Insituts Library School
Ethel Everhart
Atlante
Lana R
Molderby
Avianta
Hortense
D Horns
Atlanta
Rosalis Howell
Atlant
Busan Lancaster
Columbia
Mary Lamble
Allegheny
Constance Kerechner
Maryland
Claire Moran
Susan R Simonton
Carralston
Nan
Strudwick
Hitaboro
Evi Wrigley
Mecon
Maud Dmelver
Rockefeller in Trial Plea Entered in Trust Case
In probate court John D Rockefeller faced charges of violating anti trust laws through the Stentachut Company. Rockefeller did not plead, other defendants likewise entered not guilty pleas. Judge Baker adjourned until Monday in October to prepare for trial, with hopes trials may begin then.
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Findlay
John D Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Baker
Cour Unt
Mondis
Bananas and Antitrust Suit Involving United Fruit
New York September 172 Agust n shows United Fruit Company named defendant in a $6 million damage case filed in the United States circuit court. American Canana Company claims damages up to $2 million and alleges Costa Rican troop actions against its crops were tied to United Fruit. triple damages under antitrust law could apply. Also notes 1807 Norfolk meeting of the Improved Order of Red Men and Jamestown exhibition plans.
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New York
Agust N
United Fruit Company Ia
United States
American Canana Company
Alabama
United Fruit Company
We &C Non
Costa Rica
Norfolk
Dumilo
Great Council of the Improved Order of Red Men
Niagara Falls
Ware
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Iairee
Tequest
Majestic
Gem Food Chopper
the Miller
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Monitor
Acorn
Anderson Hardware Co
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Tutt
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