Lower Call Money Triggers Rally as Traders Boost Bets
In New York on Sept 11 the market rose as the call money rate fell from 9 to 8 percent and investment trusts formed by J P Morgan entities boosted banker confidence. Steamrolling gains followed in many issues with drilling into high priced shares. Standard Oil of New Jersey hit new highs and oil stocks led late buying while overall volume neared 4.7 million shares.
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New York
Wall Street
Standard Brands Company
New Food Products Combine
J. P. Morgan
Air Reduction
Union Carbide
Standard Oil of
New Jersey
General Asphalt
American Machine and Foundry
J. I. Case
Johns Manville
Anchor Cap
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Sigynons
Jersey Central
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U. S
Senate Action and Debates Narrowly Move Forward
Tuesday's session saw the Senate pass Simmons resolution directing the finance committee to obtain data from income and capital tax returns for tariff debate. Norris resolution to bar William S. Ware from the seat faced a postponement, with no vote reached. Nye secured an assurance of immediate wheat storage investigation in the northwest from Farm Board Chair Legge. The naval committee backed a probe of American shipbuilding firms against naval limits, while Borah introduced a resolution to empower such an inquiry. Wednesday's agenda includes continuing debate on Ware's eligibility and Borah's naval investigation audit.
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Idaho
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Audit Committee
Local painter Levi J. Johnson dead at 37
Levi J. Johnson aged 37 and a painter died at his home 301 East Lexington Avenue at 6 this morning after several weeks of illness. He was born February 5 1892 in Davidson County, son of Landreth and Nancy Haynes Johnson. Surviving are three brothers Marvin Joseph and William and a sister Mrs Harry Andrews of High Point. Funeral at Spring Hill M P Church Thursday at 2 30 pm by Rev Roy I Farmer. Body moved to Marvin Johnson’s home 1208 Adams Street this afternoon.
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Lexington Avenue
Davidson County
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William Johnson
Harry Andrews
High Point
Spring Hill
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Adams Street
Chicago livestock market decline trims hogs and cattle
Chicago hog receipts 22 000 with prices down 10 to 20 cents for lighter hogs and heavier weights about 10 cents lower. Sows steady to 10 cents higher with top hogs around 10.50. Cattle receipts 10 000 with fed steers and yearlings firm to 25 cents higher. cows, bulls, veal and stockers show varied gains and steady to higher quotes. Sheep and lambs active with natives steady to firm and lambs at 12.50 to 13.60 for good to choice weights.
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Chicago Livestock
Chicago
USDA
Rangers
New Orleans Cotton Market Opens Steady Then Rises On Demand
New Orleans Sept 11 The cotton market opened fairly steady with early declines of 3 points from yesterday. By mid session buyers pushed futures higher on reports of better spot demand and a firmer market. October to January futures rose to 18.89 19.26 from prior lows before closing easier with declines of 16 to 19 points.
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New Orleans
Liverpool
P.C
Huge Tarantula Found in Asheville Bananas
In Asheville a large Central American tarantula was found in a cargo of bananas at a local fruit dealer. The two inch body spider was taken into custody and nicknamed Mr Tarantula from Central America. John Drake, owner of a rattlesnake farm, considered adopting it as authorities debated its fate.
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Mr. Tarantula
Central America
John Drake
Columbia Record Fight Over Power Interests Is Described
Wyatt Taylor testified from the witness stand in the Hall LaVarre newspaper suit that the Columbia Record fought power interests including Columbia Railway and Navigation Co Santee Cooper Power Broad River Power and International Paper Co claiming all under common ownership He noted the Record won the street railway service case and that the city council rejected a compromise as the power firm appealed to the US Supreme Court He said the State editorial called LaVarre a trust buster while asserting the State is estate controlled and that Williams Elliott is its attorney.
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South Carolina
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Roosevelt Confirmed Governor of Porto Rico
The Senate confirmed Theodore Roosevelt's nomination to be governor of Porto Rico. The action was reported from Washington on September 11.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Porto Rico
Senate
New York Dancer Doris Hale Mother of Triplets
Doris George Hale once entertained audiences as one of the George sisters in Alex Oop. She is now mother to triplets two girls and a boy. Hale married Paul A. Hale a year ago.
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Doris George Hale
Alex Oop
Nne
George Sisters
Paul A. Hale
All-White Wedding in Society Tradition
Alexandra Dalziel wed Alexander Davenport Kinloch heir to a Scottish baronetcy in St Thomas fashion. The bridal party dispensed with rouge creating a striking pale look alongside matching gowns. The ceremony reflected society trends of the era with prominent families in attendance.
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New York
Alexandra Dalziel
Alexander Davenport Kinloch
St. Thomas
Diary Reveals 1829 Niagara Falls Honeymoon Tale
Mrs. Anna Boyer discovered a grandmother’s desk diary detailing the 1829 honeymoon trip to Niagara Falls by her grandparents, noting a 10 day journey. On the 100th anniversary, Mrs. Boyer flew to the falls and back in eight hours.
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Philadelphia
Anna Boyer
Niagara Falls
Eaton Sister Dances From Broadway To Hollywood
New York reports Doris Eaton has left Broadway to pursue film work joining fellow sisters Mary Pearl and Evelyn in Hollywood. The move signals a family shift from stage to screen as Doris joins the growing Eaton film group.
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Hollywood
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Mary
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Evelyn
Heiress Betty Randolph Operated After Hunting Fall
New York social figure Betty Randolph, noted heiress and sportswoman with a history of three divorces and acting career, requires surgery after a fall from a horse during a woodchuck hunting outing. She insisted on remounting and continuing the hunt despite the injury.
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New York
Betty Randolph
Constantinople Prime Minister Swims Without Lifebelt
Under a large headline the newspaper notes Ismet Pasha, the premier, swam several yards in the Marmora without the lifebelt he usually wears during practice. The report highlights his progress and public pride in the leadership.
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Constantinople
Ismet Pasha
Marmora
Doeg Talks to Himself on Tennis Courts
Forest Hills scene features Johnny Doeg a talking tennis player who mutters to himself after shots. He voices phrases like ouch rotten and oh murder and even tells himself to shut up after outbursts during play.
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Forest Hills, N. Y
Johnny Doeg
Doeg
Distinguished men visitors in city on merger business
Former Governor A. W. Mc Lean W S Ryland R M Grainger R G Vaughn and J W Simpson were business visitors in High Point yesterday afternoon. They were here in connection with the merger of the Atlantic Bank and Trust company with the North Carolina Bank and Trust company.
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J. W. Simpson
High Point
Atlantic Bank and Trust Company
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J. M. Lambert Dies at Home of Son in High Point
J M Lambert 86 native of Randolph county died at 911 Fourth Street at 9 this morning after three weeks illness. He moved to High Point from Liberty last December. Survived by five children, one daughter, two sisters. Funeral at Liberty Methodist Church tomorrow at 2 p.m. with burial after leaving Yows Funeral Home at noon.
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Methodist Church
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A. B. Lambert
Greensboro
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Roanoke
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Louise Kivett
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Yow’s
Peace Rites Held at Vernon M E Church
Funeral services for Jacob Dennis Peace who died at his home on Chestnut street were conducted at Vernon M E Church seven miles south of the city. The pastor Rev W R Kelly and Rev M C Connor led the last rites. Pallbearers included Fred Pease Clifford Pease Grady Peace Everett Peace Emory Peace and Lee White. Interment followed in the family plot at Vernon cemetery.
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Liverpool Cotton Prices and Sales Report
Liverpool cotton market notes prices easing for various grades with American purchases dominating 4,700 of 8,000 bales. Receipts reach 4,000, including 100 American. Futures closed steady with October to July contracts ranging from 10.03 to 10.16.
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Selwyns Present Magic at Monarch Club Luncheon
A surprise magic and illusion show by Mr. and Mrs. N. P. B. Selwyn of Greenville S C delighted the Monarch Club at their weekly luncheon. Several tricks fooled all, and the event drew visitors including C C Bell of Greensboro, a manager from Sears Roebuck Co High Point, and W J Newton of Atlanta.
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Monarch Club
New York cotton opens steady amid early trading gains
The New York cotton market opened steady with declines of 1 point to advances of 3 points as covering and trade buying emerged. December and March showed initial strength before selling pressure returned on southern liquidity. By mid morning December near 19.30 and March around 19.51, with weather reports easing drought worries and continued demand from India and Egypt.
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Oklahoma
Texas
Arkansas
P.C
Council Meeting Tonight Postponed
The council meeting slated to discuss the tag rate for the current fiscal year has been postponed. Mayor York announced this morning the session will be held later in the week on an as yet unspecified night.
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Potatoes market eases as U S shipments slow
Chicago September 11 reports slow trading in potato receipts with total U S shipments at 6755. Wisconsin round whites sold 2.60 to 2.90 with most at 2.75 to 2.90 while Minnesota round whites moved 2.60 to 2.75 as market eases.
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U. S
Wisconsin
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Harvard University: oldest institution in Continental U S
Harvard University founded in 1638 is identified as the oldest institution of learning in the Continental United States.
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Harvard University
Continental
United
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