Elkin Bid for Georgia Legislature Sparks County Move
A Fulton County driven push aims to name Dr. William Elkin to the Georgia Legislature with Judge Spencer Atkinson, backing him as a potential Speakership material. Supportists cite his executive ability and a planned state vital statistics bureau. Judge Robert Hodges is favored for reappointment to Macon City Court. Debate over former Governor Brown’s eligibility for re election continues, with odds suggesting a Senate bid if he runs. Representative B L Smith of Fannin is set for renomination. union Republicans may aid his race. William Upshawn teeters on a Senate bid amid county chatter. Union County backs Hardeman and Slaton in state races, Athens considers a new city manager charter before legislative approval.
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Bikin
Georgia Druggists’ Association
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Billie” Elkin
Srna
Shuptrine
Chatham
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Georgia
Robert Hodges
City Court of
Macon
Judge Hodges
Bibb County
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General Assembly
Brown
Senate
Smith
B. L. Smith
Fannin County
Fannin
Farmlands for sale in Georgia offer diverse acres and prices
McRae Realty Company advertises 203% acres of land half cleared with terms at 2000 dollars, 650 acres on salt water with shell road and artesian well, 160 acres cleared and stumped with a home built for ten thousand dollars, plus 100 acres high pine and 1500 plus acres cut over pine at six dollars per acre. Also 160 acres well improved near McRae for 4500, 202% acres near town for 3240, 667 acres with rail access at 5000, and many sizes from 10 to 10000 acres priced 5 to 50 per acre. Includes another 17 acre granite site near Rabun County at 30000 and a 17 acre farm four miles from railroad with multiple dwellings at 8600. Contact Eden Georgia land interests.
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Gore
McRae
M’rae
Eden
Georgia
Georgia farm and land sale notices from Macon area
Multiple property listings across Georgia describe 332 acres in Telfair County near McRae and Brunswick with improvements, 11 acres truck land near Atlanta, 1 500 acres in Houston County, 127 acres near Macon with school access, and 185 acres near Butler. Prices range from 7500 to 60 per acre with terms. brokers include L Petty, City Realty Co, Butler Realty Co, and Fourth National Bank in Macon.
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Southern Railroad
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Georgia
Atlanta
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N. Pryor Street
City Realty CO
Macor
Two Highest Pythian Officers Visit Lodge in Macon
In Macon on June 6, Syracuse Lodge Knights of Pythias hosted a historic visit by the two top officers T. J. Carling supreme grand chancellor from Macon and Brigs S. Young deputy supreme chancellor from Ohio. It marked the first time a subordinate lodge received both highest officers simultaneously.
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Syracuse
Knights of Pythias
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Brigs S. Young
Ohio
Dr. Soule Leaves for Washington and Europe Study
Athens reports Dr. A. Soule, president of the State College of Agriculture, has gone to Washington for a USDA conference before sailing June 11 for Europe to study agricultural conditions this summer.
Timber and land sale notes in fragmented OCR text
Fragmentary listing shows 7 240 acres for 27500 and cut estimates including pine hardwood cypress wood and pole offerings with per unit prices. The text lacks clear dates or seller identity, but indicates multiple wood products with prices per unit and large acreage.
Felder shifts pro prohibition stance in Griffin speech
U S Senate candidate Thomas 8 Felder surprised Georgia politics by endorsing nationwide prohibition and a constitutional amendment in Griffin. He defended his liquor record, denied locker club ties, and attacked Governor Slaton, prompting mixed views on his political rebound and strategy.
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Felder
United States Senate
Griffin
Slaton
Taft Plants Tree at Fairbanks Home in Indianapolis
William H. Taft former President arrived in Indianapolis to stay with Charles W. Fairbanks former Vice President He planned to plant a tree in the Fairbanks mansion yard and followed a pattern of notable visitors planting trees during visits to the residence.
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Fairbanks
Indianapolis
William H. Taft
United States
Charles W. Fairbanks
Fairbanks Mansion
Coattail and Pistol Get Lawyer Arrested
REIDSVILLE June 6 As Wimberly Brown a young lawyer of Lyons leaned over the railing in the City Court room here his coattail caught the butt end of a revolver protruding from a hip pocket Sheriff Kennedy spied the gun lifted it from Brown's pocket and placed him under arrest Solicitor DeLoach drawing a warrant charging him with carrying a pistol without a license The lawyer gave bond for his hearing Brown explained that he had started fishing and carried the gun on that account forgetting to leave it behind when he entered the courtroom.
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Wimberly Brown
Lyons
Kennedy
Brown
DeLoach
Bond
Atlanta Youth Held For Theft of Watch
Macon June 6 Edward Hale a college student from Atlanta was committed to the City Court by the Recorder on a charge of stealing a watch. Hale admitted the theft saying he took the watch from a friend to raise money to return home.
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Macon
Edward Hale
Atlanta
Bar Silver Steady Across Markets in June 6 Trade
London reports bar silver steady at 2513-164, while New York notes commercial bar silver at 55 1/2 percent and Mexican dollars at 43 percent. The brief market bulletin confirms currency and metal pricing across major centers.
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London
New York
Hester's Weekly Cotton Statistics Update
Hester's weekly cotton statistics compare figures to actual dates rather than the close of the prior week. The data reflect date-specific measurements, offering a precise view of weekly fluctuations and commodity trends.
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Judge Thomas Not To Run for Governor
Valdosta June 6 Judge William F Thomas of the Valdosta circuit Superior Court announced he will not run for Governor this year. He had been petitioned and friends expected him to enter the race but he will remain on the bench saying a deadlocked convention seems likely. He believes South Georgia deserves consideration but doubts he is the best man to carry the South Georgia banner now.
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Valdosta
Willam F. Thomas
Superior Court
Thomas
South Georgia
Failed Athens Bank To Be Reorganized
Athens June 6 The directors and stockholders of Citizens Bank and Trust Company plan to reorganize with 50000 capital and a new slate of officials. The 27000 shortage alleged at closure remains under state examiner review and disposition pending his report.
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Citizens’ Bank and Trust Company
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Young Confederates Pick State Officers
At the Georgia Children of the Confederacy session in Dublin on June 6 new officers were elected including President Eason Cross of Springfield first vice president Mies Madge Hil bun of Dublin second vice president Charles H. Derry of Macon third vice president James Newman of Sylvania secretary Ruby Ennis of Atlanta treasurer Julia Franklin of Tennille directress Olive Harden of Conyers and a historian to be elected.
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Children of the Confederacy of Georgia
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Springfield
Mies Madge Hilbun
Charles H. Derry
Macon
James Newman
Sylvania
Ruby Ennis
Atlanta
Julia Franklin
Tennille
Olive Harden
Conyers
Gambler Fined for Luring Boy Into Game House
In Macon on June 6 Fred Thompson, a local gambler, was fined 450 dollars in City Court for luring Oscar Lee Williams, a Fort Valley youth, into a gaming house where about 500 dollars was won from him. Williams, who previously stole over 4,000 dollars from Southern Ex-Prete Company after losing, has since returned most of the money and awaits trial.
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Oscar Lee Williams
Southern
Gamling House
Fred Thompson
Carés
Williams
Fort Valley
City Sues Over Street Fall At James and Fairlie
Mrs. H. G. Rolen of 88 Orme street sues the city for 250 damages after stepping on a loose brick at James and Fairlie streets caused injuries to knee arm side and back. Her husband H. G. Rolen sues for 100 damages claiming loss of services as housekeeper.
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H. G. Rolen
Orme Street
Athens Terminals Will Be Enlarged
Georgia Railroad buys property near Athens station for 30050 dollars to enlarge freight terminals and passenger depot yards. Foundry moves from Bailey site to old foundry location with capital reduced to 16000 dollars as part of the reorganization.
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The
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Man Thrown From Mule Survives Neck Break in Athens
Liewellen Rucker, an African American man, was riding home from a lodge meeting in Athens when he was thrown from a mule. His neck was broken, yet he continues to live. The incident is drawing local interest as authorities monitor his condition.
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Athens
Liewellen Rucker
Cotton recovers most of decline in New York market
New York June 6 The cotton market opened barely steady with a narrow range as Liverpool cables were absent. Prices eased 6 to 9 points from the opening amid selling from longs and short covering due to rains in the western states and favorable weather forecasts for Texas. By close, the market steadied 1 to 1 1/2 points down from Friday with estimated receipts listed for Mondéa New Orleans and Galveston.
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Hayward & Clark's Daily Cotton Letter summary
New Orleans June 6. Weather maps show favorable conditions in the cotton belt with little rain in the east and showers in the northeast. Expect showery weather belt wide with a possible Sunday northwest disturbance. Market resting on Saturday with restricted support and steady prices around fourteen cents for middling. Government forecasts favor fair Western weather and showers East. belief grows that early crop is irregular and unlikely to depress prices. Liverpool prospects higher on old crop and new months, larger spot business anticipated as mills lack reserves. Texas reports some rains. range in New Orleans.
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Cotton Belt
Estern Belt
Atlantics
Texas
Liverpool
New York Bank Statement Shows Mixed Bank Actions
The New York Associated Banks weekly statement reports shifts in reserve, loans, and deposits with gains in excess cash, specie, and net deposits. Noticeable changes include a rise in net deposits by 7.0 million and a reserve increase of 3.245 million, alongside a loan decrease of about 4.093 million in actual figures.
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New York Associated Banks
Weds on Eve of Trip To the North Pole
Philadelphia June 6 Mayor Blankenburge marries Robert E Stom of New York to a bride who traveled from Berlin. The couple plans to join the Carnegie Institute expedition to the North Pole within a fortnight, aboard Norway.
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Philadelphia
Blankenburge
Berlin
Robert E Stom
New York
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Market Opens With Lower Tone On Wall Street
New York June 6 reported a weaker start to the stock market with little firmness among issues. Only a few specialties held some strength while declines led by Lehigh Valley amid rumors of a dividend cut. Major names like United States Steel, Southern Pacific, Reading, and Canadian Pacific opened lower, steel recovered modestly, and overall mood remained steady by session end.
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New York
Lehigh Valley
United States Steel
Southern Pacific
Reading
Bay Consolidated Copper
Northern Pacific
Missouri Pacific
Amalgamated Copper
Atchison
Canadian Pacific
Mexican Petroleum
Union Pacific
London
Money and Exchange Rates In New York
New York June 6 posted rates show sterling exchange at 4.86 to 4.89 with bankers bills trading about 4.8880 for demand and 4.86 for 60 day bills in actual business.
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Sterling Exchange
Atlanta Live Stock Market Report Highlights Steady Prices
Cattle receipts remain light with no major price changes as good cattle sell steady and medium grades ease. Tennessee lambs are less plentiful but steady. hog prices show strength from prime to feeder ranges. Beef cattle top at 6.85 per hundredweight with cows and heifers following steady to firm, while mixed grades and pigs vary by weight and type.
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W. H. White, Jr
White Provision Company
Atlanta Markets List Prices for Fresh Country and Provisions
A dense price listing shows fresh country goods, poultry, nuts, fish, fruits, vegetables, flours, groceries, seeds, feeds, and provisions in detail. Entries include country hens at 16 17c per lb, turkeys fatness 18c, Brazil nuts 16-18c per lb, Florida oranges 8.00-8.25 per crate, and Postell flour varieties from 5.25 to 7.00 per 48-lb bag, plus a wide range of meats and lard with unit prices and packaging notes.
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Florida
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California
Liverpool Grain Wheat And Corn Closing Prices
Liverpool June 6 Wheat closed to 4d higher per bushel Corn up 1d. Market notes show modest gains across grains with limited activity from traders and local mills.
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Liverpool
Wheat Higher on Light Offerings at Open
In Chicago on June 6 wheat opened %c higher as light offerings outweighed any demand signal. Corn advanced %c as unsettled Argentine weather and possible rains narrow movements. Oats followed corn up, and provisions held firm amid cautious trading.
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Grain prices report from Chicago market notes
Chicago market report lists wheat and corn prices with bids for No 2 red No 3 hard winter and spring grades. It covers No 1 Northern spring No 2 white and yellow corn varieties, oats by grade and standard values, showing percentage bids and daily variations.
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Commodities Mixed on New York Market June 6
In New York on June 6, crude Pennsylvania oil stands at 80 with steady movement across markets. Turpentine, rosin, wool, hides, coffee, rye, molasses, sugar, agar and several dried fruits show varying firmness or steadiness, while prices for potatoes, beans and raisins reflect modest shifts, highlighting a broad spectrum of commodity trading activity.
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Rio
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Florida
Grain News Bulls in wheat expect export hedge impact
The Record-Herald notes buyers trimmed hedges on wheat due to export sales and anticipates foreign purchases on all drains. Sellers of corn favored September as a solid buy, expecting domestic strength to drive prices higher. oats bears increased their lines as reports from Argentina varied. John Inglis from Harper Kansas reports wheat filling well and yields promising in southern Kansas.
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the Record-Herald
Argentina
John Inglis
Harper, Kans
Kansas
Live Stock Prices Chicago and St Louis Markets
Chicago hog receipts 100 steady market mixed and butcher grades 8.05 to 8.30. cattle 100 receipts steady beef steers 7.50 to 9.85. calves 8.50 to 10.25. sheep 4,000 receipts steady native and Western 4.50 to 6.25. lambs 6.75 to 8.85. St Louis cattle 500 receipts including 400 Southerns steady beef steers 7.50 to 9.00. hogs 3,000 steady mixed 8.10 to 8.30. sheep 1,000 steady sheared mutton 4.75 to 5.00, sheared lambs 7.00 to 8.50, spring lambs 9.00 to 9.75.
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