Georgia Banks Return to Prosperity Showing Growth
State bank resources climbed from 246 million in December 1921 to 280 million in December 1922, with additions from two large national banks converting to state charters. Deposits rose to 173 million by December 1922 as reserves exceeded legal requirements, while failures from 1919 to 1922 were largely resolved without losses to depositors.
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Atlanta
Georgia
State Department of Banks
Bennett
Gogreia
State Banking Department
Defla- Hon
Georgia Cotton Growers Pay Out Six Million In Co op
Members of the Georgia Cotton Growers Co operative Association will receive checks totaling 3 180 000 in the next days as a third payment on cotton sold through the association. The first year shows gains over unorganized markets, with only one fourteenth of the crop handled by the co op and prices rising from 18 cents to hopes of 40 cents per pound before the final balance is sold.
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Allsata
Georgia Cotton Growers' Co-operative Association
Georgia
Association
Banks in Georgia may join Federal Reserve under Harris amendment
About 1500 Georgia state banks may enter the Federal Reserve System under the rural credits law. The Harris Brand amendment requires banks to set aside 20 percent of net earnings to raise capital to the minimum $25,000. The program aims to boost farmer credit and expand hydro electric power projects in North Georgia with a total investment exceeding 18 million dollars through 1926.
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Washington, D. C
Georgia
Federal Reserve System
Senate
William J. Harris
House
Charles H. Brand
House Banking Committee
Harris
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve Syste
Airplane spray plan to fight boll weevil in June
Washington reports a new method to combat the boll weevil with army planes spraying poison over cotton fields. Three specially equipped aircraft will be used from Tallulah Louisiana, evolving from prior success against pests. Secretary Wallace sought thirteen planes for periods up to a year, while War Department limits hinder full support. Separately the farm loan program prepares to charter new Intermediate Credit Banks to finance farmers with preliminary eight month to one year terms.
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Washington
South
Alr Ly
Department of Agriculture
War Department
Tallulah
Department
Wallace
Davis
Patrick
Army Air Service
Agricultural Department
War Departments
Joan Heard
Com. Iusaioner
Lobbett
Lexus
Ruth defense in assault suit against baseball star
New York reports George Herman Ruth denies charges by Delores Dixon 19 as his lawyers say he is being blackmailed and will fight the case. A telegram from Ruth and Mrs Ruth says he will not pay and will fight to the limit.
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New York
George Herman
Gabe
Ruth
Delores Dixon
Hyman Bushel
Tuth
Esya
Hmit
Crop Report Shows Washington Texas Lead In 1922 Farm Value
Washington and Texas led the nation in farm production combining crops and animal products for 1922. Iowa ranked second, while the South accounted for about 39 percent of national crop value and West North Central led in animal product value. Rome subsidies exceed 100 million lire for Mediterranean lines and ports.
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Washington
Texas
Iowa
Department of Agriculture
East North Central States
South
United States
Missiesioot Valley
North Central States
West North Central States
Rome
Mediterranean
Black Sea
Italy
Maine
Hamermont
Virginia
Lina
Florida
Wisconsin
Innesota Ou
Fort Missouri
Kentucky
Tennessee
Mississippi
Soutlantic
St North Central
West
North Genetral States
La Follette Plans Progressive Campaign for Congress
La Follette, the Wisconsin senator, plans a busy summer in Washington mapping a Napoleonic campaign for the next Congress. He aims to lead a Progressive bloc to seize control, spending the season crafting high level strategy and organizing the move.
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LaFollette
Washington
Europe
Wisconsin
la Follette
Terrific Storm Kills Forty Six In Various Regions
A violent storm claimed the lives of 46 people across several areas. Tornado like winds reached up to eighty miles per hour, causing widespread damage and disruption. Emergency crews battled downed trees and power outages as communities assessed losses. Authorities warn of dangerous conditions persisting.
Two Tennessee towns wrecked by storm killing many
A massive storm swept the nation causing at least nine deaths in central Kentucky and multiple fatalities across Tennessee, Illinois, Ohio, Arkansas, and Mississippi. Damage ran into millions with towns cut off, rail service delayed, and widespread power outages as relief trains and workers swung into action.
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Chicago
Rocky Mountains
Appalachian Range
South
Tennessee
Pinson
Tenn
Deanberg
Jackson
Kentucky
Richmond
Bowling Green
South Union
South Portsmouth
Louisville
Steubenville
Ohio
Massillon
Greenwood
Miss
el Dorado
Ark
Milwaukee
Indiana
Nashville
French Officials Murdered in German Town Riot
Two Frenchmen, Lt Col Tigo of the Chasseurs and M Joly, chief of the Buer railway station, were killed in Buer near Recklinghausen with five bullet wounds. French authorities arrested local officials as hostages and warned of heavy penalties and curfews as unrest spreads. A German resistance movement known as The Young Germans has emerged with leaders jailed.
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Recklinghausen
Germany
Buer
Tigo
Chasseurs
M. Joly
George Laingelot
Americans Delighting in Aerial Progress Across the Mediterranean
Washington reports dissatisfaction among American businessmen aboard a voyage to Rome and the Mediterranean conference, but pride in American air progress grows. Seaplanes and Italian craft are featured as plans to link Nice to Rabat, Casablanca, and Tripoli advance, signaling a push for U.S. aerial supremacy.
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Washington
Rome
International Chamber of Commerce
National Aeronautic Association
Howard E. Coffin
Mediterranean
America
Gibraltar Strait
Mr. Coffin
Casablanca
Masaco
Nice
Toulon
Cartagena
Barcelona
Malaga
Rabat
Tripoli
Milan
Sicily
Alexandria
Egypt
United States
Weekly Market Report March 10 1924 Prices in Washington Chicago
Week of March 10 1924 covers live stock beef cattle hogs and sheep trends with Chicago prices for hogs top at 8.65 and steer weights. Eastern wholesale meat prices mostly lower with beef veal lamb and pork easing. Agricultural commodities including hay potatoes apples and corn futures show mixed movement in Chicago and Minneapolis markets.
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Chicago
York
New York
Northwestern
Florida
Texas
Alabama
Louisiana
St. Louis
California
Boston
Pittsburgh
Cingionati
Timothy
Philadelphia
Cincinnatii
Minneapolis
Memphis
Kansas City
Prairie
West
Atlanta
Iowa
North Dakota
Alinneapolis
Kangas
Winnipes
Batiaea
Ptae Ees Salle
New Zealand
New
Wisconsin
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Georgia Cotton Grower's’ Co-operative Association
North Georgia
Cornpany
Georgia Railway and Power Company
Plante
Tugalo
Mathis—Tailulah
U.S
Weevil
Babe” Ruth
Ocilla
Tommy Reid
W. J. Reid
League
Albany
AntiSaloon League
Col Ransom Gillette
Omaha
Missouri
Harvey McIntosh
Tom
Mondamin
Missouri River
Alab
Chines
Cincinnati
Louie Shook Hong
Louie Yuet Mon
Augusta
Dayton
Canton
China
Little Louis
F. F. Kul
Nashville Tennesseean
Spain
Salvador Seigur
Syndicalist Party
U. S
Internal Revenue Bureau
Great Britain
Canada
Pulette
Mexico City
el Torco
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