Proposal for Probe of New York Cotton Exchange Methods
Washington December 7 Representative from Georgia proposed an investigation into the New York Cotton Exchange and its handling of the cotton market. The bid noted the exchange opened on a low market and caused farmers in the South to lose millions, urging action to uncover fraud and possibly abolish exchanges.
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Washington
New York Cotton Exchange
Georgia
Seston
Tribble
Cotton Exchange
Ithe South
Defense appropriations and fortifications expansion planned
The text details proposed defense budgets totaling near six million dollars with major boosts for fortifications at Cape Henry Panama Canal and insular possessions. It notes increased funding for ammunition manufacture and testing, seacoast cannon, coastal fortifications, searchlights, barracks in the Canal Zone, and fire control stations.
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Hawaii
Cape Henry
Insular
Panama Canal
Secretary of War
Mobile Army
Coast Artillery
Canal Zone
Panama
Philippines
President Opposes Gardner Plan on National Preparedness Inquiry
President Wilson rejects Gardner's plan to form a national preparedness inquiry tied to a proposed congressional investigation. Gardner urges full inquiry by five committees. White House press notes two questions about defeating the measure and inviting testimony. Gardner declines to reveal the response. officials say a formal statement would come.
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Washington
Wilson
Representative Gardner
United States
Gardner
Gard Ps
White House
Congress
Committee On Rules
Army
Tve
Wounded man shot during Crichton fight incident
A man identified as a Black individual was wounded in a confrontation at Crichton. Eyewitnesses report a brawl involving arms and resulting in injuries, with authorities continuing investigations into the assault.
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Negro Seeteveln
CRICHTON @ negro
Merewees
Dennis Grasfield
Crichton
Pate
Brasfield
Last Session of the Present Congress Opens
The last session opens with Congress set to address unfinished business and Likely focus on general appropriation bills. Prominent senators and representatives from both parties retire, shaping the incoming Congress as Republicans gain House seats and Democrats depart amid ongoing political shifts. A street fight incident in Crichton ends with two men jailed and charged.
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Mexico
Congress
Root
New York
Burton
Ohio
Perkins
California
Bristow
Kansas
Crawford
South Dakota
Stephenson
Wisconsin
Thornton
Louisiana
White
Alabama
House
Underwood
Hardwick
Georgia
Broussard
Senate
A. Mitchell Palmer
Pennsylvania
Ways and Means Committee
Stanleyb. Bowdle
Nicholas Longworth
Robert J. Bulkley
John R. Clancy
Robert E. Difenderfer
Jeremiah Donavan
Connecticut
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Henry M. Goldfogle
Charles A. Korbly
Indiana
Robert E. Lee
George Neeley
Frank T. O'Hair
Illinois
Outfielder Walter Dayton Sold to Durham
Nashville outfielder Walter Dayton has been sold outright to Durham, North Carolina, according to an official announcement issued today in Nashville Tennessee.
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Nashville
Cotton Prices Rise on Good Cabies at New Orleans
Markets report in New Orleans shows cotton prices advancing 1 to 2 points on buying, with weak interior spots and concerns over crop size and ginning. Futures closed steady to mixed with small offerings and wary mood ahead of bureau reports. Open high low close figures are listed for January March and October contracts.
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New Orleans
Cotton futures steady after light offerings in New York
New York cotton futures opened steady gaining one to four points as offerings stayed light. Early trading kept within a point or two of initial quotes while reports of large male sales in the South drew attention to potential effects on next season's planting and cultivation. Futures closed steady.
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New York
South
Rock Island Bonds Lead Opening Bond Market Moves
Wall Street notes Rock Island issues again the sole feature of interest at the market open with debentures up one point and collateral up 1 8 point. Westinghouse collateral fours edge higher while Mercantile Marine tours slip 1 2. Other prices hold steady with 1 o'clock exchange prices listed for major Industrials and rail issues.
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New York
Rock Island
Stock Exchange
Westinghouse
Mercantile Marine Tours
Stock Exchange Committee
American Can
American Cotton Oil
American Smelting, Ptd
American Tel. & Tel
Atchison
Bethlehem Steel
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Central Leather
St. Paul
Denver
Pfd
Erie
Inter-Met
Lehigh Valley
Misouri Pacific
New York Central
Norfolk & Western
Northern Pacific
Pennsylvania
Reading
Union Pacific
Utah Copper
New Haven
Texas Oil
Greatest invention shown in Mobile at 216 Dauphin Street
An advertisement invites readers to see a remarkable invention displayed in Mobile at 216 Dauphin Street. Details are sparse but the main claim highlights a notable demonstration or exhibit attracting local interest.
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Mobile
Dauphin Street
Brown Given 40 Years for Murder by City Court
Judge O. J. Semmes sentences William Brown to 40 years hard labor for murder of Rufus Pickens. Prisoner John Lawrie receives 30 days for assault and battery.
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O. J. Semmes
William Brown
Rufus Pickens
John Lawrie
Liverpool Cotton Prices Hold Steady Amid Quiet Trading
Cotton spot in Liverpool remains quiet with prices steady as American mid dling fairs and goods middling verses hold. Sales reach 6,000 bales including 5,800 American with 60 cents for speculation and export. receipts total 330 bales all American. Futures close quiet across May-June to Jan-Feb contracts.
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Liverpool
Turpentine and Rosin Prices and Receipts in Savannah
In Savannah on December 7, turpentine bids reached 48 3 4 cents with 44 1 2 cents asked after 238 casks sold. Rosin receipts totaled 1 228 barrels. Market quotes list various product grades with prices from 8.25 to 5.80 dollars per barrel and flake values noted.
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Savannah
Warship Wrecks Amid Gale Along Atlantic Coast
A powerful northeaster swept the Atlantic coast from North Carolina to Maine. An unidentified warship with four funnels and a fighting top went ashore near Ocean City Maryland. Flooding hit Seabright New Jersey and ferries were halted as the gale raged. High water and ship damage affected New York harbor and Hudson crossings. Life-savers failed to reach the six masted schooner at Tuckernuck shoal. The storm produced wind speeds up to 72 mph at Block Island and disrupted coastal activity from Norfolk to Boston.
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New York
Atlantic
North Carolina
Maine
Ocean City
Seabright
N. J
New York Bay
New Jersey
Hudson
Lackawanna
New England
Point Judith
R. L
Tuckernuck Shoal
Erie
Jersey City
Norfolk
Navy
Block Island
Nantucket
Sandy Hook
Atlantic City
Delaware Breakwater
Cape Hatteras
Virginia Capes
Cape Charles lightship towed after storm adrift
Cape Charles lightship drifted from station during Saturday’s gale and was towed to Norfolk navy yard by the buoy tender Orchid. Nantucket and the Cape Charles lightships report being off their stations as warnings are issued to navigators. The frigate Constellation is safe at the yard after danger near Virginia Beach.
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Norfolk
Cape Charles
Navy Yard
Orchid
Nantucket
United States
Constellation
Virginia Beach
Ocean View
Seabright Flood Strikes Streets and Tracks in Severe Tide
Report from Seabright New Jersey on December 7 describes ebb tide flooding principal streets and railroad tracks two miles inland. Waves breach the new sea wall as high tide approaches, threatening detached houses and ground floors. losses estimated at $100,000, with Ocean Boulevard waves washing away earth from cottages.
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Seabright
N. J
Normandie
Highlands
First National Bank
Ocean Boulevard
Threatens Pavilion at Atlantic City
A northeast storm battered the New Jersey coast for two days. The tide flooded Longport and Ventnor and washed away bulkheads protecting summer homes. In Atlantic City the ocean end of the steel pier and its music pavilion was threatened with destruction by the high sea.
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Atlantic City
N. J
New Jersey
Long Port
Ventnor
Ocean
Great labor and fuel saver promotion on Dauphin Street
An advertisement touts a labor and fuel saving device at 1236 Dauphin Street, inviting readers to view a demonstration and consider purchase opportunities. The notice emphasizes efficiency and cost savings for households and small businesses.
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Dauphin Street
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General Rennenkampf
Grand Duke
Nicholas
Rennenkampf
Close
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Marsovsse
Mayoneses
Coccee
Wall Street Review
Satsumas
Ski
Oke
Bell 76
Nick’s Fruit Place
Conception Street
Bauer’s Pharmacy
Brown
Harry Vardon
York
Carlton Hotel
Great Britain
New
Gale Mark Satsuma
Bienville Square
Satsuma
Baldwin Counties
Gulf Coast
Mississippi
C. of C
Johnson
Hastport
Seaboard
Virginia Cape
Lower
Middle Atlantic
Delaware
Navy Department
Delaware Capes
Itasca
Savings Department
the Bank OF Mobile, Saconal, Banking
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