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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1914

Page

12

Feds Challenge Recognition Plan in World Series Talks

Chicago and Cincinnati dispatches describe the Federal league’s bid for major league status and a World Series place. Gilmore repeats intentions if refused. Johnson and Comiskey said to avoid relations with the Federal league. Herrmann, national commission chair, says he has received Gilmore letter but declines comment at present.

Chicago Gilmore Federal League National Commission Ap Beng Johnson American League Comiskey White Sox Federala Gumore Cincinnati August Herrmann

Riverside Cadets Aid Welchance Benefit in Atlanta

Riverside military cadets travel to Atlanta on Saturday for the Welchance benefit game, paying 50 cents admission to boost the fund. Welch is a Riverside favorite and was honored for his efforts in helping Atlanta win pennants. Charley Jones and Coca Cola Batting Co will contribute, with 10 percent of the King’s proceeds and all Coca Cola sales proceeds going to the fund. With about 400 dollars already raised, the event aims to add a tidy sum for Cracker captain.

Miveraida Miliary Welchance Atlenta Welch Riverside Boys Atlanta Charley Jones Coca-Cola Batting Company

Women's golf semifinals set in national championship

In Gleneave New York September 17 the women's national golf championship advances to semi finals featuring Philadelphia Boston and Chicago players. Mrs Ronald H. Bartow defeats Miss Rosenthal to reach the semis, while Miss Rosenthal will meet Mrs Vanderbeck with Mrs Barlow facing Miss Rosenthal in tomorrow's matches.

Gleneave N. Y Philadelphia Boston Chicago Misa Lillian Hyde Ronald H. Bartow Miss Plaine Yo Rosenthal Chicago Laver Moss Marence McVetles Caroline Painter Arnold H. Jackson Qakles Mass TH Vanderbeck Bliss Ethel Campbell Overbrook Jackson Van@orbeck Barlow Agzitel

Norris Williams to Meet Church in Tennis Finals

Philadelphia September 17 Norris Williams intercollegiate champion and Arts captain will defend his title tomorrow against George M Church of the Aceton team in the final singles of the intercollegiate tennis tournament. Both players won their semifinals easily as Church beat A L Kidder and Williams defeated U L Van devande of Princeton. Doubles saw Williams and Richard Harte beat Law and Harvey of Princeton in three straight sets. Ball's ankle caused a default, leaving one doubles match to be settled after the final singles tomorrow.

Philadelphia Xnorrig Williams Arts Cap Wall George M Church Cap Aceton Church Williams Bra AL Kidder UL. Vandevande Isa Afrinceton Ball Hopkins Willams Richard Harte Law Harvey Princeton

Central of Georgia Railway seeks to suspend trains in Atlanta District

The Central of Georgia Railway Company applies to the Railroad Commission of Georgia to discontinue daily passenger train 4 in the Atlanta District and substitute train 32 to depart Atlanta at 9:53 pm and reach Macon at 1:00 am. It also seeks to end daily passenger train 9 serving Macon at 3:43 pm and arrive Atlanta 7:15 pm, replacing with train 13 leaving Macon 5:00 pm and arriving Atlanta 7:55 pm, with adjustments to local stops and schedule figures and dates for hearing set for September 7, 1914 in Atlanta. Parties interested should contact the Commission by that date.

Central of Georgia Hailway Company Railroad Coeramission of Georgia Atlanta Macon A. W Vineyard Vineville Formena Orrs State Capitol Railroad Commission Railroad Commission of Georgia Central OF Georgia Railway Company Yssue J. T Johnson Uadv

Captain W. H. Harrison Heads Georgia Confederate Veterans

Captain W. H. Harrison of Atlanta elected commander of the Georgia division of the Confederate Veterans at the closing reunion session in Macon. He succeeds Colonel J. W. Preston. Judge Jones Cobb elected adjutant, with brigadier generals re-elected. General Bennett H. Young spoke. a parade with about 400 veterans concluded the gathering.

Macon W. H. Harrison Atlanta Georgia Confederate Veterans J. W. Preston Harrison G. W. Mangum Nathan Lyons Jones Cobb Americus Bennett H. Young Louisville

Hughes seeks probe of cotton seed prices drop

Representative Hughes of Georgia urges a Justice Department investigation into cotton seed prices falling to 10 to 15 dollars per ton from 20 dollars last year. He questions if buyer price setting is coincidence or cooperation and cites domestic use for cotton seed products. He says European war cannot fully explain the decline and predicts seed meal will replace German potash fertilizer next year.

Washington Hughes Georgia Department of Justices Germany

Japan Is Friendly to the United States Bill

A Tokyo dinner hosted by a Japanese association showcased friendship toward the United States. Attendees included Japanese foreign minister Takaaki Katо and U.S. ambassador George W. Guthrie. Viscount Kentaro Kaneko praised ties, denied plans to attack the Philippines, and urged a U.S.-Japan alliance to preserve Pacific peace.

Tabyo United States Japanese Association Takaaki Kato George W. Guthrie Viscount Kentaro Kaneko Japan Viscount Kaneko

American Cargoes Released by Britain

Washington reports that Britain has released many American cargoes seized on belligerent vessels at the outbreak of war and sent cargoes to their destinations. Shippers anticipate seeking several million dollars in damages for delays from seizure, but the State Department will not pursue the issue immediately. If damages are sought, shippers must accept that ships at risk may sail under the threat of a possible war declaration.

Washington State Department United States International

Estate of Haggin Totals $15,000,000 in New York Will

James F. Haggin millionaire mine owner and horseman died recently leaving an estate of about $15,050,000. Attorneys say most property are mines in South Dakota and Peru and various real estate. He left the entire estate to relatives with specific bequests of $50,000 to Mrs Thomas Yead and Laura B Amsden and $25,060 to Mrs Abner Hunter and Mrs Isham Bailey.

York James F. Haggin Atttorneys South Dakota Peru Thomas Yead Stockton Cal Laura B Amsden Versailles Abner Hunter Woodford County Isham Bailey

Smash at Tuckerton to be investigated by inquiry

Washington reports a full and exhaustive investigation will begin tomorrow at Tuckerton New Jersey to fix responsibility for the accident that burned out a meteor and disabled the trans Atlantic wireless station Secretary Daniels announced the court of inquiry will include Lieut Commanders A J Hepburn EH Sparrows and Lieuts Wm Woodson and C McDonald radio experts, aided by two civilian specialists.

Washington Tuckerton N. J Daniels A J Hepburn EH. G Sparrows W. m. Woodson C. & McDonald

Mine Owners Favor Part Of Wilson Plan In Colorado

Denver September 17 acceptance of parts of President Wilson's three year coal strike truce proposal was announced by J F Welborn president of Colorado Fuel and Iron company. He said some operators asked for a conference with the president to discuss provisions they cannot accept. Welborn declined to give further details. At Trinidad a convention of Colorado union miners voted to accept the proposal and said they were ready to return to work once employers adopt it.

Denver Wilson J F. Welborn Prsident Colorado Fuel and Iron Company Trinidad Colorado Union

Dean Sumner Chosen Bishop of Oregon

Rev Walter T Sumner dean of the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul Chicago was elected Episcopal bishop of Oregon early today Balloting for a successor to the late bishop Charles Scadding continued yesterday afternoon and last night in Portland Gre. Oregon September 17

Dean Sumner Portland Gre Walter T. Sumner

December Cotton Liquidated At 9.90 In New York Trade

The cotton exchange committee reports 400 bales of December contracts liquidated by ballot at 9.90, with plans for 600 more at 9.50 later, totaling 1,300 bales on the movement. Spot cotton in Liverpool fell 20 points as futures eased, while U.S. and inland markets showed mixed movement and updated stock figures across multiple ports.

New York The Cotton Exchange Liverpool Aples Curcon Pricon Winul Prig Lowe S.uk

Canada Will Double Acreage of Wheat

Ottawa reports the Canadian government plans to double wheat acreage next year as a war measure. A conference between the agriculture minister and wheat exporters led to strategies to expand cultivated land for wheat. Efforts include advising farmers through papers and lectures to plant every possible acre in wheat and to plow new land for barley and oats where needed. The British government asked Canada to cooperate to meet Europe’s food shortage, with possible aid for plowing planting and seed supply. This year’s wheat crop is already largely exported to England.

Ottawa Dominion Canada

United States Goods Wanted by France Demand Seen Large

A cablegram from Franklin Johnston, publisher of The American Exporter, cites improving business conditions in France and predicts enormous future demand for American machinery and manufactured goods. Shipping routes are open and French exports remain strong, with manufacturing continuing at notable levels.

New York France Franklin Johnaton

Buy-A-Bale Movement Forces Higher Cotton Price in Eufaula

Eufaula Alabama September 17 The buy-a-bale movement and farmer holdouts with bank cooperation push up cotton prices though last week’s sales stayed above seven cents. Prospects point to seeds rising as farmers press to lift values.

Eufaula Ala

Foreign exchange quotes fall as war fears grip markets

New York reports a broad market pullback as foreign exchange slips to low quotations since the outbreak of war. London cables drop to 49 9 1 3, demand at 4 96, driven by forest buying of New York Cite notes. Grain bills improve with cotton bills on Berlin.

New York London Berlin France New York City Europe International Harvester Crucible Steel Company Michigan Chicago Bank of England

London and New York Market Movements Reported in Telegraph

The report notes American stocks under alien enemy restrictions, Bank of England weekly results with reserve and circulation changes, and commodity prices including bar silver and various trades. It mentions furpending sales and receipts in Atlanta and Georgia markets, with mixed prices across window glass and related goods.

New York Mercantile London London Stock Exchange Committee Today Shorty Bank of Jngland Uablity Huta Discount

First Cotton Trade At New Orleans Cotton Exchange

On September 21 in New Orleans the Cotton Exchange saw a reported first instance of physical cotton changing hands there. Several bales were weighed, graded and sold for cash with Martin Behrman as buyer and A J Glenny, president of the exchange, as seller. The move aimed to boost the buy a bale program, as directors considered whether to set spot cotton prices amid uncertain markets.

New Orleana New Orleans The Cotton Exchange

Liverpool Cotton Prices Fall on Weak Demand

Liverpool September 17. Rotten and sour demand pushes prices down. Middling fair 20 points lower. good middling 6.36. middling 5.80. low middling 4.33. good ordinary 4.24. ordinary 3.72. Total bales 3,000 with 2,000 American on the basis of 3.304 for middling. Import 2,074 bales including 2,1 American.

Liverpool Alex ‘Uchiding

Grain Decline Shakes Market Under Nervous Trade

Chicago weathered a nervy session as wheat prices tumbled with losses of 13-4 to 2 under prior close. Corn slid 13-8 to 18-4 and oats fell 1 to 1 1-8 while provisions finished mostly unchanged to 22 1-2 cents lower. Record term volume eased from heavy selling amid doubts sparked by a rumor of German peace talks.

Chicago

Atlanta Quotations Atlanta Live Stock Market Prices

Live stock bids dominate the page with detailed price ranges for steers cows bulls and lambs. Also notes on hogs calves and hog fattening prices and related grain flour and feed costs across a broad Atlanta market report by W. El White Jr of White Provision Co.

Atlanta W. EL White, Jr White Provision Company Tod, Mses HON Ts

Atlanta real estate deals sweep Buckhead purchase

BF and A C Burdett announced sale of triangle at Peach Tree and Roswell roads Buckhead to Jacobs Pharmacy for 15090 with plans for a two story brick building four stores on ground floor including a Jacobs branch. Multiple deed records detail transfers and prices across Atlanta including cemeteries, residences, and commercial lots with dates from September 1915.

Bf, & A. C. Burdett Jacobs Pharmacy Company Peachtree Roswell Roads Buckhead Pharmacy Company Jacobs Peachtrea Road Roswell Road

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