Career of Theodore H. Price in the cotton bull campaign
The piece traces Theodore H. Price a Virginian born about 8 years ago in Norfolk who rose from a Norfolk cotton office clerk to founder of Price McCormick & Co. price led a major bull campaign influencing cotton values then suffered a collapse. It covers his 1889 1890 efforts facing bear pressure and market manipulation in New York and Liverpool and his ultimate public admission of error before briefly rejoining the bulls.
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Price
Theodore H. Price
The
Tribune
Norfolk
Thomas Taylor
New York
Price, McCormick & Co
Enin
Frm
McCormick
Charles Crocker
Liverpool
Ae Stroggi
New Orleans
Aguinet Uhia Creendam
Quintors
Leutenanta
Apria
Lumpa
Tim
Tom Paren
January Reversal Ends with Downfall of a Cotton Magnate
A distressed tale depicts a once mighty cotton leader who boasted in January of immense power, then faced rapid failure and ruin. Once commanding millions, he now sits broken and penniless as his fortune collapsed from missteps and reversals.
Cotton suit hinges on New Orleans exchange rules
A plaintiff sued for price differences on cotton shipments and argued contracts bound by New Orleans cotton exchange rules. The court refused to apply the exchange memoranda as controlling, holding the rule that governs claims depends on the specific sale and evidence, and technical timetables did not bar the plaintiff’s action where notice and shipments were unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Lippman
Iowa
New Orleans
Crinans
Exthanse
Teach
Opienne Cotton Exchange
Wien Nooh
Avermant
Itn
New Orleane
Tutena
Nolva Onl Pointe
New Orleans Mende
Toliuta
Minn
Real Estate and Industry Convention Promises Major Growth
Texas Real Estate and Industrial Association President J W Rigging discusses plans for the San Antonio convention, highlighting industrial development measures, railroad attendance, and efforts to publish talks for statewide distribution to spur investment in Texas. He notes two and a half million dothire may be redirected into factories, with emphasis on cotton mills and regional growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Texas
Post
J. W. Rigging
Texas Real Ea Ate and Industial Association
Naked bin
San Antonio
Mr. Rigging
Ban Atonio
Bert
Dion
H.H. Hargrove
Fort Worth
Evana
Adama
Dunne
Pallroad
Department of Life
Fin Antonio
Owl's Fate in Havana and Galveston Sheds Light on Blockade Runner
Galveston Tribune reports Inspector Cotter challenged Major Withers over the Owl, a Confederate blockade runner. The Owl ran the blockade in 1865, reached Havana, then Galveston, with 1660 bales of cotton before sailing to Liverpool and South America. the tale includes sea perils, crew, and authorities’ surrender context.
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Galveston
John A. Cotter
United States
Tenth District
A. Withers
Augusta
Withers
Galventon
Pelican
Galveston Island
Murray Hawes
Roll
Navasota
Ste
Marshall
Shreveport
John Motter
John
Major Withers
Mr. Cotter
Cotter
Withera Faye
Mafft
Blilivaney
Tialishaseco
Fla
Bird Island Channel
James McGarvey
Diluna
McGarvey
John Benniton
Havana
France
Les
Liverpool
Wavana
Owl
Father Foam
Halifax
Dentich
Seaview
Abner Godfrey
He Baetle House
Mobile
Orchapage
Prioge Albert
Kipling
Beaumont area eyes large exhibit at Farm Congress in College Station
Beaumont residents push for Jefferson county products to join a state Farm Congress exhibit at College Station on July 3 to 5. Local millmen report demand rise after price readjustments at Lake Charles, while strikes and labor troubles have reduced shipments to major cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
Texas
Congress
College Station
John B. Goodhue
Thin City
Jefferson County
Lake Charles
Dealera
Meterilly
Higher Courts Second District Fort Worth Texas May 4 8
Second District Fort Worth Texas lists motions submitted for rehearing in multiple cases including Nowell versus Miller Parker. Life Coat from Tarrant. various reversals remands and set dates for June 16 and June 1 Mexico? The document records decisions and procedural actions across Parker, Tarrant, Midland, Throckmorton and other counties and firms including Texas and Pacific Railway Company Western Union Telegraph Company and Scottish American Mortgage Company and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Texas
Ngw
Court of Civil Povests
Suritime
Nowell
Miller
Parker
St. Louis Southwetern Railway Company
Lifecoat
Tarrant
Gay Ranch Company
Pemberton Broa
Youngblood
Midland
State of Wexacre
Farmer
Baker Va
Makinoben
Throckmorton
Thompson Va
Audry
Scurry
Reed Va
Henderson
Wine
Robert
Mallatt
Parker Cosee
Texan and Pacific Railway Company
Jogon
Nolin
Texas and Pacific Railway Company
Abernathy
Shelton Va
Whi- Ha
Roberta
Jackson Va
Tiuprev
Wannin
Richards Va Dupree
Reocharda
Supreme Lolge
Kaighta
Pything
Scottish-American Mortgage Company
Va Massie
Palo Plata
Smith Vw
Texas Ant Paciic Railway Company
Jeotoy
Wevern Union Telegraph Company
S. Lovett
Cooke
Western Union Telestep
Court of Civil Appeals Term Reports Texas and Pacific cases
Proceedings in the court of civil appeals list several appeals with rulings and motions including Sherman, Shreveport and Southern Railway Company vs Thomas Fell and Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Company vs Marcy. References to multiple judges and parties appear with partial names and counties.
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Tallow
Texas
Proceea
Ings
Court of Civil Appeals
Phefm Judicial Mintriet
Sherman, Shreveport and Southern Railway Company
Thomas Fell
Unt
Marcy
C A. Andrewa
James Baccerd
Johnson
Pirini & Herrinon Va
J. J. Huerts
Iren Migson
J. BP. Jones
Meyer Roa
Gray
Kit Beer Hi
Barapa
Us Semnars Mall
Burglary Charge Filed in Bryan May Court
Richard Crat¢ lodged in jail on charges of burglary and forgery in Bryan. Court records indicate he was jailed after arrest on the burglary and forgery allegations.
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Bryan
Richard Crat
Grand Jury Adjourns After Texas Poisoning Case
In Texas, a 2 year old girl died after drinking half a bottle of cough syrup medicine. Doctors tried to counteract the poisoning but failed. The grand jury adjourned today until after harvest in July, returning thirty seven felony bills with no illegal method identified.
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Sherian
Texas
Douglass
Dripping Springs
Dughee
Grand
Fire destroys preacher's home in Queen City Texas
The residence and contents of Rev. R. Laure were destroyed by fire early this morning at 1 o'clock. Nothing was saved. Loss estimated at 2000 dollars with no insurance.
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Queen Ciy
Texas
R. Laure
Cottage Destroyed in Defferesa Texas Fire
A small cottage owned by Mike Kelly in Defferesa Texas burned to the ground around midnight yesterday. The structure, insured for 260 dollars, was a modest dwelling and no injuries were reported. Fire officials investigated the blaze and determined the cause was not yet established.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defferesa
Texas
Miike Kelly
Shootings near San Marcos express office claim life of J B Hughes
Siting at San Marcos Texas May 26 a man identified as J B Hughes was shot and killed instantly in front of the Pacific express office. Hughes was a subcontractor for Star Mall route FB BR. But ter, an employee of the express company, was arrested by Sheriff Jackman and charged with the homicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Marcos
Texas
J. BE. Hughes
Pacific Express
Hiushes
Star Mall
The
Express Company
Jackman
A Certain Cure for Piles Promises Quick Relief
A cure labeled Feramid Pile Cure offered as a safe, non surgical treatment for piles. It claims instant relief through suppositories free from opium or harsh drugs, promising healing of congested membranes and broad effectiveness across forms of piles at 60 cents per package.
Texans Registered at New York Hotels
Special to The Post notes Texans registered in New York hotels on May 26. Cormicana lists J. O. Garrity at Westminster. DeSaa includes Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Ownes, Mrs. EB Worseworth, W. B. Gans at Imperial, ER. Corpor at Marlborough. Park A. T. O'Neill at St. Denis. Whoo P. H. Dean at Herald Square.
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New York
Cormicana
Garrity
Westminster
DeSaa
J. J. Ownes
EB. Worseworth
W. B. Gans
Imperial
ER. Corpor
Marborough
Park A. T. O'Neill
St. Denis
Whoo
Herald Square
Wrong man targeted in public safety incident
A garbled report describes Calvin Gibson a white man misidentifying a Black individual during a confrontation with an oar. The incident led to Gibson firing and a subsequent realization he had targeted the wrong person.
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Wallin
Toxie
Calvin Gibson
Rome Tine
Gibson
van Rice
Ries
Gibwin
Building Permits Ledger Sparks City Court Action
A May list shows numerous lawned permits for one and four room frame houses on Porry, Market Kiregt, Lavral, Tevis, and other streets with sums from 10 to 2400 dollars. Several entries note repairs and additions. The passage warns many houses were built without permits and informs municipal authorities to bring information against violators in the corporation court.
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Mira. A. BE
R. G. Wilder
Tevis Street
F. Liberto
Pear Street
H. JL. Jones
Avenue B
Reed
Ono
Mra. H. Baxter
W. BR. Revynolds
Grand Avenue
Hugh Milam
Caldwell Avenue
TD. McGovern
Balling Alley
Crookest Aleat
Onlinagee
Maoréhal Landry
Corporation Court
Sam Houston Normal Institute Commencement Opens with Program
The Sam Houston Normal Institute in Huntsville Texas begins commencement with a joint Library societies session headlined by president J By Artsprong and secretary Miss Luli Saint. The program includes music, oration on Amvoriva’s Contribution, recitations, a debate on US constitution and Puerto Rico, and a sermon to follow tomorrow. Alumni secretary W S Swim notes a large turnout expected across the state.
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Antrea Hofer
Ruth Fields
Ross
Ae Quartette
Serenade
Sohunm
United States
Puerto Rico
H McKay
MacArthur
Byington
House
The
Kojfe
Macy
Joxaro Patterson
Phitomuthavan
Swim
Greenville Tx School Board Names Modest Faculty for Next Year
The Greenville city school board elected a faculty for the upcoming year. The superintendent position went to Prof. Van Amberg with broad support. Principals for central, north, and other buildings were reappointed. several new staff assignments followed.
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Greenville
Texan
van Amberg
Central
Horsley
Lwguth
Botodlet
North
Peak
Want
Hardie
J. W. Marrell
Cine
Central Building
Aeg
Rodden
Intermediate
Miuses Pearact
Wilkes
Reveno
Commencement Exercises At Rowe's Dope Werritory Of Music
June 6 to July 7 period reports that Prof. JM Crawford of Italy announces expected larger attendance for upcoming events. Commencement at the high school auditorium featured Miss Pauline Cohn as the sole graduate, who performed with honors. A large crowd watched proceedings over two nights.
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Jm, Crawford
Italy
Istiutrantor
USA
Rowe
Auditonium
Pauline Cohn
Loling School Board Elects New Teaching Corps
At the May 26 election in Loling Texas the board of school trustees selected W M Schofield as Superintendent Prof Adams as assistant and Misses Ella Stagner Orion Millican Daisy Lawler Helen McDonald Miss Tipton and Minnie Bridges as the teaching staff for the next term. The group is described as able and expected to deliver excellent work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loling
Texas
Board of School Trust Uns
W. MM. Schofield
Prof. Adams
Ella Stagner
Orion Millican
Daisy Lawler
Helen McDonald
Tipton
Minnie Bridges
Hempstead Teachers Elected in Annual Board Vote
Hempstead Texas May 26 The Hempstead school board held the annual teacher election. Principal J Hubbard first assistant John B Shaw second assistant B E Curling and several teachers were elected or re elected. R E Tompkins retired to pursue a profession. Colored teachers elected include Principal W M Drake and assistants EB Collings Mrs W W Free nen Mrs M Ja Groce Miss M Le Starks.
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Hempstead
Texas
Board of
J. Hubbard
John 8. Shaw
BE. W. Curling
Missex Kalls Hii
EB. A. Attenheck
Effie Macon
Rossi Harvey
R. E. Tompkins
R. EK. Tompkins
W.M. Drake
North Texas Normal College 1917 Commencement Told
Denton Texas May 26 The commencement exercises of North Texas Normal college will be on June 6 and 7 with eighteen graduates. The Wright opera house and the college chapel will host the events with seating for about 400, expected to accommodate all students and out of town visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Texas
North Texas Normal College
Wright Opera House
Closing exercises of Belton Bolton public schools
May 23 closing exercises at the opera house with diplomas awarded to Wallace Tyler first honors Verne Ferguson second honors Far Ferguson Robert Pucptart and a list of Misses Maud Hickerson Ruby Reet Mary Vick Nora Brown Kether Small Maggie Powers Alma Nigro Virgo Viatgher and Mary Mitchell
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belton
Bolton
Yexad
Opera Howe
Wallace Tyler
Verne Fergu
Arcond
Far Ferguson
Robert Pucptart
Misses Maud Hickerson
Ruby Reet
Mary Vick
Nora Brown
Kether Small
Maggie Powers
Alma Nigro
Virgio Viatgher
Mary Mitchell
Negro Preacher Fatally Shot Near Lovelady Texas
In Lovelady area May 2 Henry Ware colored shot and injured Robert M Hawkins colored while disturbing about ten miles east of Lovelady. Ware arrested yesterday afternoon and taken to Groveton following the incident connected with alleged troubles over Ware's wife leaving home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
Texas
Egsa
State of
Eljah Miles
Lovelady
Henry Ware
Robert M. Hawlkins
Ware
Groveton Fall
Reelection at Benton Negro Schools in Denton Texas
Denton Texas May 2 reelected H C Bell as principal and Lola Douglass as assistant at Benton Negro Schools. The school board also selected G Witherspoon as its.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton Colored Schools
Denton
Texas
H. C. Bell
Lola Douglass
Prim Sy
Benton Negro Schools
Ibas Delectee
G. Witherspoon
President and Secretary for the Ensuing Term Named
The article names the president and Mr. R. M. L. Basia as secretary for the ensuing term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. L. Basia
McDade Board Elects Teachers in Texas Meeting
The McDade board in Texas on May 5 elected W. A. Rowe as first teacher and S. L. Brannan plus Mrs L. L. Brannan as second teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDade Teachera
McDade
Texas
W. A. Rowe
Elpel
S. L. Brannan
Ll. Brannan
Bexar County Convention delegates two twenty one votes
The May Democratic convention in San Antonio elected delegates to state and congressional conventions and set county campaign directions. Finley and Curtis led with 21 votes each for comptroller and railroad commissioner respectively. Harris was acclaimed for state senate. The gathering endorsed libel reform and nominated several state and local officials, with Perrin J. Lewis chairing the county committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finley
Curtis
San Antonio
Texas
Bexar
Senate
L. J. Storey
C. B. Callen
Little
W. B. Kerr
State Senate
Theodore Harris
John H. James
Court of Civil Appeals
J. Lloyd Bacongress
J. W. Bailey
United
W. J. Bryan
President Fe
Perrin J. Lewis
Kerrville
Kert Smit
Toiay
W. Bailey
R. M. Love
Gress
J. Lu. Slayden
J. Stewart de
George W. Russ
San
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Eoop
Farmers’ Congress
Warners
Sans Houston Normal Institute
Eilis
Norimal
Kaple
Thixelty Inman
Billa County
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Aaa
O’neill Clothing Company
Earl & Wilson
O'Neill Clothing Co
Main Street
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Beaxar County
Kerr County
Vogel
Lockhart
Lalla
Caldwell County
Zoe
Vogel mM
Willam Vogal
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