Southern congressman defends cotton economy amid market fears
Representative William C. Wright of Georgia visits Washington and rejects claims that the South is bankrupt. He notes strong crops and deposits, cites boll weevil damage and rain but asserts merchants bankers and farmers will find a way out. He backs a $12,000,000 bankers syndicate for cotton export.
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Washington
William C. Wright
Georgia
South
Houston
Wright
Spirit and resolve urged for the South amid fears
Confidence and optimism are urged as the South faces difficulties. The region shows rising fear and need for renewed courage to push forward despite tough times. The tone calls for collective resolve and perseverance in challenging circumstances.
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South
Htt
State banks urged to join federal reserve system
Athens lawyer and national director of the American Cotton Association, Thomas J Shackelford, told Atlanta listeners that the federal reserve board erred in a rapid deflation plan. He urged that every state bank in the cotton belt join the system to finance farmers and business, arguing the South has funds but few banks in the reserve.
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Shackelford
Cotton Association
Federal Board
Atlanta
Thomas J. Shackelford
Athens
American Cotton Association
Federal Reserve Board
England
Federal Reserve System
Cotton Belt
South
Federal Reserve
Irish Mayor Dies on Hunger Strike in Brixton
Terence Mac Swiney lord mayor of Cork and a leading figure among Irish hunger strikers died in Brixton prison after a 74 day fast. He had been unconscious for days and collapsed as he protested a two year sentence on charges including possession of seditious documents.
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London
Terence MacSwiney
Cork
Ireland
Brixton Prison
Scious
World Loan Accounts Show New Outstanding Principal Figures
The report lists loaned sums across several nations with Liberia and Cuba noted for timely interest, while Russia paid through November 15, 1917. Other debtors paid until spring 1919, then delayed three years on interest payments. The total outstanding principal now stands at 9,455,401,528 dollars.
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Liberia
Cuba
Russia
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