Belgians Protest German Seizure of Machinery
The Belgian legation says the federation of Belgian steel and iron manufacturers protested to the German governor general in Belgium over seizure of more than 3 million dollars worth of machinery in retaliation for the Hague convention. The statement claims the action undermines Belgian industry efforts to resume production and accuses Berlin of diverting raw materials from Belgium to Germany.
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Washington
Belgium
Germany
Spain of neutrals suffer most as war drives prices up
Dispatches from Madrid via Paris show Spain, a neutral, facing sharper economic strain than other neutrals. Food costs rise despite price measures, hitting workers hardest amid industrial stagnation. In Pampeluna Seville Saragossa and Cadiz authorities use drastic steps as turmoil grows. Murcia sees grave disorder with mobs storming a bakeshop forcing guards to bar locals from entering.
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Earthquake Rattles Central Italy In Four-Second Tremor
A four second earthquake shock was felt across Tuscany and Emilia early last night, causing panic in Pisa and other towns. No fatalities reported, but underground rumblings sparked fears of volcanic activity and a possible repeat of the Atruzzi disaster.
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Railroads seek higher earnings at hearings in Chicago
President Felton of the Chicago Great Western told the interstate commerce committee that Western railroads must be allowed higher rates to meet demand for better service. He warned mileage income is falling and urged a guaranteed reasonable profit, contrasting with other sectors free of price restrictions.
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Whistler Woodworking Circle Meeting Amid Weather Change
Whistler Ala March 5 Whistler Grove No 111 Wood man Circle meets at Odd Fellows hall at 7 pm guardian Mia Isaac B Fitzgerald. Diversification meeting at schoolhouse postponed due to weather. Honor rolls of the public school to be published in Sundays Item. Mrs Bert Simon leaves for Okolona Miss for several days. Agnes Twine hosts Mr Searill from Birmingham. Professor Fisher hosts his mother and other guests from Citronelle Mobile and Little Rock after a lengthy visit to Mrs John ew.
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Woodman Circle
Whistler Grove No
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Guardian
Bert Simon
Mobile
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Agnes Twine
Mr. Searill
Birmingham
Professor Fisher
Addie Fisher
Citronelle
Hill Carruth
Little Rock
Ark
Lillian Barker
Johnew
William 8 Eames Dead In St Louis At 64
William Eames an architect and art critic died in St Louis at age 64 after a general breakdown. Judge Dean of Conecuh county probate court notes mortgage filings for Jan 1 to Mar 1 1914 are under ten percent of the year’s total, signaling improvement in the area.
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William 8. Eames
United States
Dean
Conecuh County
Two Steamers Sunk by Torpedo in English Channel
Bremen reports two freighters sunk by torpedoes in the English Channel witnessed by the Gulf Light captain. One ship carried rice, the other coal, while Gulf Light itself arrived at Weser with 10,916 bales of cotton under Captain Gunther after departing Galveston February 3.
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English
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Texas
Southern Trans-Atlantic Steamship Company
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Wall Street Review Shares Edge Higher Amid Mixed Activity
Early trading showed mixed moves with gains offset by declines. Major utilities and industrials fluctuated little while rail and steel issues drifted. St Paul bonds rose as the day’s strong feature. Prices listed include United States Steel at 45 1 4 and Reading at 145 1 4 among many others.
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Bonnet bandits tied to seditious pamphlet plot in Paris
Paris reports allege former Bonnet associates authored a pamphlet titled People, You Are Being Deceived praising Germany. Arrests include Lorulot and Jeanne Benardi as court martial talks in farseilles loom. Police secrecy hints at far reaching ramifications and cabinet changes in Salvador.
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Friday Cotton Market Closing at Mobile
Mobile market shows steady tone with mids and goods quoted. Receipts today 463, week 4 006, exports 102 today and 80 754 since August 1, stock 65 821, U S port receipts 8 214 648 since August 1 821 1788.
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New Orleans Cotton Opens Higher On Cables
Cotton opened 1 to 8 points higher on favorable cables but quickly sold off. Spot cotton remained steady with 615 bales on spot and 2,140 bales to arrive. Middling prices listed around 7.94 with later session highs near 8.26.
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BAZ
Cotton futures close steady amid late selling wave
New York trading saw initial gains on steady cables and bullish short term sentiment but soon faded as selling pressure returned. Spot cotton remained quiet with middling upland at 8.65 cents, while futures closed near unchanged with March to December contracts trading in narrow ranges.
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Spot cotton prices and futures in Liverpool market
Liverpool market reports steady spot rates for good middling at 5.81 with middling 4.99 and low middling 4.60. Sales reach 7,000 bales. speculation and export total 2,500 bales. Receipts 63,142 bales. Futures steady with May-June 4.89 and later contracts up to January-February 6.20.
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Cotton Figures in Liverpool Weekly Statistics
Liverpool March 6 Cotton figures show total forward to mills 94 000 bales with American share 76 000. Stock stands at 1 221 000 bales including 1 017 900 American. Imports total 219 000 with 191 000 American. Exports reach 7 000 bales.
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Turpentine and Rosin Receipts Reported in Savannah
In Savannah on March 56 a turpentine firm reported receipts of 18 casks and a rosin firm 239 barrels. Market quotes included B at 2.92 1 2 and D at 8.02 1 2 with other grades ranging from 3.05 to 5.45 for WG and WW.
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Savannah
Lime Remedy for Tuberculosis Cited by Medical Journal
Dr C F Olsen of Minneapolis links calcium deficiency to tuberculosis and endorses Eckman's Alterative for its lime content and ease of assimilation. The ad notes the medicine has helped many cases without containing opiates or habit forming drugs and is available through Eckman Lab or Braswell's Drug Store.
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Journal of the
Ican Medical Association
C. F. Olsen
Minneapolis
Eckman
Eckman Labora Philadelphia
Braswell
En “Tos Dile
Ady
Winter Snowstorm Hits Nebraska Kansas and Oklahoma
A major winter storm delivers heavy snow across Nebraska Kansas and northern Oklahoma with 14 to 18 inches in parts of the west. Rail lines stay open with some wind and widespread delays as the storm moves east toward the Atlantic coast.
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Court Overrules Dreyfus Motion in Trust Defense
Montgomery March 5 Circuit Judge Pearson overruled the motion by Dreyfus Brothers to force Corn Products Company Chicago to produce its books in court. The suit seeks 1500 dollars in a defense claiming the company is a trust restraining trade in violation of antitrust law. The case stems from a dispute over glucose shipments and unpaid charges.
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