Selfishness of Uncle Joe in Congress Ignites Debate
In Congress opening, Majority Leader Kitchin backs Democratic committee selections while Minority Leader Mann praises GOP gains and lauds former Speaker Joseph Cannon known as Uncle Joe for his unselfishness. Mann recounts Cannon’s offer to accept modest committee rank, a gesture framed as inspiration for new members amid cross-party critique.
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Cotton futures open firm with advance in New York
The cotton market opened firm with an advance of 6 to 16 points. January futures climbed to 12 cents with March near 12.50 and May around 12.56 as offerings from New Orleans and Memphis houses and local selling supported prices before easing slightly. Early futures showed January at 11.90, March 12.25, May 12.53, July 12.67, and October 12.38.
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Associated Press
New York
New Orleans
Memphis
Market Summary Ridged by Specialties And Steel Stocks
Trading resumed with specialties leading gains as Baldwin Locomotive Studebaker Crucible Steel Texas Company Merchant Marine Mexican Petroleum United States Industrial Alcohol rose 1 to nearly 35 points. United States Steel edged up early while copper shares climbed modestly. Rails held near trend and the tobacco group, notably American Tobacco, weakened by about 4.01 points.
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Baldwin Locomotive
Studebaker
Crucible Steel
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Merchant Marine Preferred
Mexican Petroleum
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United States Steel
Rails
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Wheat market gains in Chicago on firm cables
Chicago December 20 wheat prices rose after firm cables. The opening was 1/4 to 1 higher with December at 1.16 1/2 and May at 1.20 1/2, followed by moderate further gains.
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Chicago
Snowstorm Fears Loom Over Potential Big Storm
A local observer warns the public shudders at the prospect of a substantial snowstorm and the disruption it could bring to daily life and transportation.
Belligerency in the Air Aboard the Ford Ark
Reports describe unrest aboard the Ford Ark with rising tension and disruptive incidents. The convoy page streams in from observers noting quarrels and clashes among occupants as authority strains to restore order.
National Insect of Serbia Allegedly Identified as Flea
In a brief item from Wilmington Dispatch, a note claims the national insect of Serbia is thought to be a flea. No official confirmation accompanies the remark.
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Wilmington Dispatch
Serbia
Mount Mitchell Claimant Camps On Peak In Summer
A Statesville woman asserts ownership of five acts related to Mount Mitchell and camps on the summit as the second or third claimant. The piece notes the cool high-altitude nights resemble Arctic conditions, highlighting her persistence in possession of the peak amid speculation.
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Kidney discomfort blamed on heavy meat intake
An advertisement claims heavy meat eaters suffer sluggish kidneys causing headaches liver trouble and urinary issues. It promotes Jad Salts as a grape and lemon juice lithia tonic to flush kidneys, improve urine, and prevent bladder weakness with a daily dose in water.
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Saya
Local office moves to new premises near post office
A reader note reports an office relocation from 108 West Wash to a new site near the post office. Details are sparse but the landmark proximity is clear.
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