Price of Cotton Rising in Georgia Markets
Georgia cash cotton markets report a drop in arrivals versus last year with growers holding for higher prices. Buy a bale movement expands as warehouses and merchants note demand, while several towns report rising spot prices and strong absorption through storing and forward sales. Farmers in multiple counties are slowing sales, planting alfalfa and planning for next year, and a Cedartown meeting urges a 50 percent reduction in acreage to stabilize costs.
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Macon
Jarga
Columbus
Auguste
Augusta
Gap
Central of Georgia
Georgia
Sandersville
Washington County
Export of Aniline Oil From England Barred
London September 18 The board of trade refuses to permit the export of aniline oil to the United States as requested by American manufacturers. Evidently Great Britain is unable to produce more of the oil than is sufficient for home use.
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London
Board of Trade
United States
Great Britain
Assorted Watches and Diamonds Sale Offers Deep Discounts
A historic jewelry shop promotes a wide range of watches and bracelets at bargain prices from 1.50 to 500, featuring Patek Philippe and other brands. The ad highlights 7-jewel Walthams, Elgin and Waltham movements, and asks readers to request a 160 page illustrated catalog plus a diamond facts booklet.
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Patek- Philippe
Hamilton, Howard, Elgin
Waltham
Agressiz
Touchon
Omega
Langine
Four Macon Men Secure Licenses To Wed Same Girl
Four Macon men obtained marriage licenses to wed the same girl in Macon Georgia with Ordinary Wiley sworn to keep identities secret until a winner is chosen. The men shared details with the official and pressed their suits, planning immediate ceremonies if the woman accepts. The commission's October 1 start will overhaul police and city departments with potential removals and a new chair. A cotton dress movement pushes fairgoers to wear cotton while farmers urged to reduce production next year.
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Macon
M. Wiley
Hermes
Lcense
Heacon
Gao
Civil Service
F. C. Haelehurat
C. R. Bi- Min
Brank B. West
Police
Hazlehurst
Hoth
Villa Denies Trouble With Other Leaders Amid Mexican Crisis
Washington dispatch reports General Villa denying friction with other constitutionalist leaders and affirming loyalty to Carranza. Telegram dated Chihuahua recalls praised American evacuation of Vera Cruz, while Funston’s October 10 postponement proposal awaits Garri son. Chaplain Joyce note warns of destitute clergy after troops depart. Silliman cites railway handover as wartime exigency. constitutionalists to elect new directors at October meeting.
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Washington
Villa
Wilson
Carranza
Ville
Chihuahua
Vera Cruz
Francisco Villa
Funston
Garrison
Sea Bright
N. G
Vera Crag
Joyce
Galveston
White House
Louis J. O'Hearn
Cathelle University
National Railways of
Mexico
Silliman
State Department
Macon Tiger Hid Secret Whisky Nook In Cash Drawer
In Macon Georgia detective testimony described a hidden room behind a cleverly cut door in the floor. The concealed whisky room opened by a string from a cash drawer latch. Will Travis pleaded guilty to violating state prohibition and paid a $600 fine.
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Macon
Dave Fuler
Will Travis
Travis Wea
Italian Consul Attacked in New York Incident
Italian consulate in New York reports an attack on its general late today by an Italian assailant who fled. The consul, not seriously injured, says the assailant was an Italian who was unhappy about not being sent back to Italy. British Cruiser Sighted by City of Sydney near Lower California. German general denies Germany offered King Albert separate peace terms.
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New York
Gacuist
Fora Forni
Italy
San Francisco
Cal
Balboa
City of Sydney
New Castle
Gulf of Lower Calfornia
Agrsle
Slplemoer
Lowrdoo
Rews
Germany
Albert
Belgium
Parliament Cheers Home Rule Victory
Westminster cheered as both houses prorogued after the Irish home rule and Welsh disestablishment bills received royal assent. During the session, King George’s speech framed war obligations as a just cause, while Labour and nationalist figures urged support, with chants of God Save Ireland and God Save England. Parliament will reconvene October 27.
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London
Hera
Westminster Palace
George
House of Lords
Vircount Haldane
House of Commons
John H Waltley
Labers Ala
Will Crooks
Ana Save Toate
Crooks
Ireland
John Redmond
Goa
Hagland
Europe
Governor Baldwin Named for Senate in Connecticut Nomination
Hartford September 18 Governor Simeon EB Baldwin was nominated for United States senator at the Democratic state convention defeating Congressman Bryan Mahan of New London by 377 to 225 on a recall vote. The platform endorsed President Wilson's administration and foreign policy toward Mexico and pledged support for a constitutional amendment enfranchising women in Connecticut.
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Hartford
Conn
Simeon EB
Baldwin
United States
Bryan ¥. Mahan
New London
Wilson
Mexico
Democratic Party
Congress
Baptist News Notes Revival and Pastor Moves Across Churches
The Buckhead Baptist church hosts continued special meetings with Rev. L Foote and Dr B P Robertson aiding. Antioch Baptist calls Center Hall pastor to share duties. Rev W McGollim may move to Center Hill for full‑time work. Inman Yards revival ends Sunday night. Pickern and Singer Albert assisted. George W Crow from Marietta named to Lakewood Heights pastorate. Plum Street Baptist to dissolve Sunday 11 am and join Jones Avenue church. West End Baptist to hold home‑coming Sunday 12 pm with Dr Joi F Purser leading program. Dr W Daniel of First Baptist returns from Startwell to preach.
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Buckhead Baptist Church
L. Foote
B. P. Robertson
New Antioch Baptist Church
Center Hall
W. McGollim
Canter Hill
Inman Yards Baptist Church
Ragpense A
Pickern
Albert
George W. Crow
Marietta, A
Lakewood Heights Baptist Church
Lakewood
West End
Mission of the Christian sermon at First Universalist
Pastor Stev. Fred A. Line of the First Universalist church will preach The Mission of the Christian at 11 o clock Sunday morning with music by a ladies quartet. Sunday school meets at 9 45 and the Bible class discusses Rights and Responsibilities of Great Corporations Prayers and War. Dr Dunbar Ogden will speak on Can American Prayers Affect European Problems at the Central Presbyterian church Sunday evening.
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Mission of the Christian
Stev
Fred A. Line
First Universalist Church
East Harris Street
Dunbar Ogden
Central Presbyterian Church
Bank Law Amendments Pass Senate Move to House
Senate approved amendments to the bank law liberalizing reserve requirements and extending member redemption facilities. The measures await House action as of September 1 in Washington. A separate fire at DeQuincy destroyed twelve business houses, causing about $60,000 in losses.
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Washington
Senate
House
Lake Mares
Dequincy
Plan Reorganization Sought for Piedmont Portland Cement Co
The Piedmont Portland Cement Co seeks court aid to reorganize by appointing a receiver in Superior Court with a hearing set for September 6. The petition, filed with the clerk, aims to equitably reorganize the firm into a new company after promoters left and current management drew inflated compensation.
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Piedmont ‘Portland Cement Co
Piedmont Portland Cement Company
Superior Court
Piedmont Portland Company
Atlanta militiamen win annual state shoot for Georgia
Macon Ga September 18 Special Cavalry team from Troop L Atlanta and Troop 4 Savannah won the state championship at Holton range and secured eight of fifteen places on Georgia’s national team to Jacksonville Fla October 21 Sergeant J W Hudson of Atlanta captured the individual championship The eight cavalry shooters include Lt J C Adolphus Sgt J W Hudson Sgt W J Nolan Sgt H H Brod Genora C A Parks Pvt L B Smith and Savannah pair Lt F L Gibson and W L Watkins The remaining state team includes Sgt Alexander Sgt T C Metcalf Lt Holloran Warner S Hale Otis M Hale Captain Candler and Lt Dickinson The cavalry led throughout the match despite rain and rough weather.
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Macon
Atlanta
Savannah
National Guard of Georgia
Holton Range
Georgia
Jacksonville
Fla
J. W. Hudson
National Guard
Cavalry
J. C. Adolphus
W. J. Nolan
H. H. Brod
Gernora C. A. Parks
L. B. Smith
F. L. Gibson
Tar
W. L. Watkins
Alexander
T. ¢. Metcalf
Holloran
Warner S
Otis M. Hale
Winder
Candler
Dickinson
Monroe
Infantry
Coast Artillery Corps
Co A Parks
CANDIDATES THANK VOTERS FOR PRIMARY SUPPORT
Ward nine Councilman Warren D White in bed for weeks expresses gratitude to supporters who backed his primary win and urges continued cooperation for faithful ward service. Samuel N Freeman, elected to tenth ward council, thanks friends and pledges faithful service. J R Carpenter, defeated in the agloth ward race, thanks ninth ward citizens for support despite a 69 vote margin.
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Warren D. White
Ninth Ward
Nitth
Samuel N Freeman
Tenth Wavd
Tenth Ward
J. J. Carpenter
Agloth
Reserve Board Backs Gold Fund Proposal for Europe Loans
Washington reports after an all day session between the federal reserve board and a bankers committee that the board will likely approve a plan to raise 100 million dollars for a gold fund to meet American obligations to Europe. The fund would join an 80 million dollar New York syndicate raising effort to cover Atlantic city debts. Final action was not taken. writing tomorrow and possible adoption Monday.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Bankera Proponal
Europe
Bankera
New York
New York City
Atlantic
Na- Uonmi
Ottawa
Bank of England
United States
Murope
Wilson Bars Appeal by German Americans
President Wilson declined to receive Horace L. Brand of Chicago who carried messages from German American groups protesting Belgian atrocities charges. He said natives of belligerent countries in the U S cannot discuss the war with him and will send a letter explaining neutrality applies to all. The president is disappointed by perceived disregard of his neutrality statement and ready to curb efforts by European natives in America to take sides.
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Washington
Wilson
Horace L. Brand
Chicago
Brand
America
Vote Scheduled Monday on Clayton Trust Bill
Washington reports conferees from the senate and house planned a final vote at noon on Monday on disputed sections of the Clayton anti trust bill. After a White House visit, most of the measure was accepted except for interlocking directors in banks and a provision about interstate corporations complying with state laws. The conferees foresee quick agreement with minimal further issues.
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Washington
Senate
House
Wilson
Department of Justice
White House
Twenty-Four Foreign Vessels Join U S Registry
Washington reports 24 foreign built ships totaling 100 320 tons admitted to American registry under the new shipping law and 27 more vessels of 108 360 tons are being registered. Assistant Secretary Sweet notes one transfer hindered by a customs error in Rio Janeiro involving the British steamer Robert Dollar as Brazil reviews its status.
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Washington
Sweet
Department of Commerce
Hritien
Robert Dollar
Rio Janeiro
Robert Dolar
Floyd Camps Inspected In Floyd County Rome Visit
Judge F E Patterson and Inspector Simmons visited Floyd county convict camps in Rome on September 18. A new deputy warden now heads the colored convicts and reports success in managing them. Patterson says conditions are good.
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Floyd
Rome
F. E Patterson
Inspector Simmons
State Prison Commission
Floyd County
Soca
Patterson
Jones Re-Elected Leader At Labor Congress
In Birmingham Alabama at the Southern Labor Congress session Jerome Jones of Atlanta was re elected president. Resolutions called for railroads to assign at least one foreman per ten miles of track and a section hand per mile. Chattanooga Tennessee was chosen for the next convention.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama Great Southern Railroad
Elvingston
Southern Labor Congress
Jerome Jones
Atlanta
Congress
Chattanooga
Several Republican Candidates for Me in 1916 Says Teddy
Baltimore September 18 Edward C Warrington Jr republican nominee for the United States senate today made public a letter dated August 27 from Colonel Theodore Roosevelt. The letter says some states have Republican candidates for 1916 support Roosevelt but that he himself does not intend to be a candidate and that endorsement means little unless the principles he stands for are indorsed Carrington previously supported Roosevelt but then rejoined the Republican party.
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Baltimore
Edward C. Warrington, Jr
Unites States Senate
Theodore Roosevelt
Carrington
Cornel Roosevelt
Republican Party
Brokers Included in War Revenue Bill
Washington Democrats of the ways and means committee moved to include stock brokers in the proposed war revenue bill. They rejected arguments that brokers should be exempt since stock exchanges may reopen before war taxes are needed. The perfections of the bill continued, stamp tax rates to be addressed, and a 39 cent per barrel tax on bear and other taxes for brokers were approved. The minimum bank tax from the Spanish era was to be eliminated, replaced by a flat $2 per thousand capital tax.
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Washington
Ways and Means
Shackleton Sets Out For Antarctic Voyage With Dual Parties
Sir Ernest Shackleton leads two expedition sections from London toward the polar regions. One sails to South America, the other toward Ross Sea via Tasmania and Hobart. The Ross Sea group plans to meet in April or March 1916. The party carries dogs, motor sledges, and faces gear shortages caused by wartime delays.
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London
Sir Ernest Shackleton
South Polar
South America
Ross Sea
New Zealand
Antarctic
Tasmania
Bir
Ernest
Shackleton
Germany
Blusland
Aurora
Hobartstown
Buenos Aires
Ehip Endurance
Mrs Wilson's Last Wish Fulfilled by Senate
Washington September 18 The last wish of Mrs Woodrow Wilson was fulfilled as the Senate passed the bill by eliminating crowded dwellings in Washington alleys and city slums. The measure, urged by Mrs Wilson, now goes to the president for signature.
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Washington
Woodrow Wison
Senate
House
Cty
Louvain largely escapes German torching despite ruins
Berlin reports from the Nordeutsche Zeitung that Louvain suffered heavy damage but most public buildings remain intact including the city hall. St Peters cathedral damage is reparable and art works were protected by German soldiers. Residents return, some shops reopen as trains resume between Louvain and Brussels and the courts resume sessions.
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Berlin
London
Nordeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung
Louvain Statins
Erya
St Peters Cathedral
Louvain
Brusucip
Juntios
Lowvain
Piles Cured at Home by a New Absorption Method
A home remedy claim advertises a new absorp tion treatment for piles with bleeding itching and protruding nodes. It promises immediate relief and speedy cures and asks readers to mail their address to Mrs M Summers at a Notre Dame Indiana box for trial samples and local references.
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M. Summers
Box
P. Notre Dame
Ind
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