Postage Rate Changes Draw Testimony From Publishers
Witnesses from the newspaper industry told a subcommittee that current postage rates differ for publishers and threaten the benefits of free mailing for government and press. They urged broader consideration of 1920 rates to avoid harming papers already on tight margins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fyd
Minnem Bureau Federation
Advo
H. V
Northwest Ublis Association
Minneapolis Journal
J. W
St. Dispatch and Pioneer
M Roe
H. C
Hotaling
Curtis optimistic on war debt fate in Topeka
Senator Curtis Republican leader says after vacation he expects speedy adjustment of war obligations with France and Belgium loan issues approved domestically and abroad. He also foresees potential $300 million in savings in next winter's appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
A.P
Curtis
United States
France
Wilson
Congress
Girl swears slain man was not armed in raid case
In Princville Kentucky an 17 year old girl, Mabel Stanley, testifies Frank Sears was unarmed when killed during a raid by prohibition agents. The preliminary hearing for Roy Miller and Clarence Gossett continues as the defendants are released on $2000 bond each. Nine bullets struck Sears as he ran, but a revolver found after his fall had not been fired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prinsville
Frank Sears
Bailey
Roy V. Miller
Clarence Gossett
Mabel Stanley
Sears
Sheers
Gossett
Slayers Attorneys Lose First Brush in Richmond
Rudolph E. Disse, youthful triple slayer, was sentenced to die in the electric chair at the state penitentiary on October 7 after Judge Coleman denied more time to prepare a new trial. Disse’s defense plans to seek additional time to file an appeal to the state supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
A.P
Rudolph E. Disse
G. Carter
Frederick W. Coleman
Hastings Court
State Penitentiary
Disse
Supreme Court
Debt settlement pact faces uncertain ratification
Brussels dispatch reports Washington officials surprised by delays in ratifying the debt settlement agreement reached between Belgium and the American debt funding commission. Officials say the act will be executed under control of the negotiators, with cabinet discussions planned but no firm timetable set for Christmas approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
A.P
United
Washington
Posling
American Debt Funding Commission
Cay
Mint of Finance
Negro elected exalted ruler of world lodge
A.P. report from Virginia dated August 29 states D C Eagle editor from Swankinston was elected exalted ruler of a benevolent Protective Order of the World during the annual convention. The event, lasting three days, followed by Edward Henry and D B Williams of tal otth whom re influen ie the negro organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.P
Swankinston
D. C
Eagle
Benevolent Protective Order OF the ‘World
Ieee B. Williams
Edward Henry
Tal
Negro Organiza
Word War Heats Up in New York Election Conflict
Mayor Hylan battles Governor Smith over claims of subservience to Hearst and alleged contact with Klan figures. Hylan defends actions, cites Hearst support and past refusals, and touts municipal improvements to counter Smith’s charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
A.P
Hylan
Smith
William Randolph Hearst
Albany
Tammany
Charles F. Murphy
Alfred E. Smith
Hearst
William Jennings Bryan
Weekly Grain Review Bears Drag Prices On Chicago Board
The Chicago grain market slipped across all grains as bearish reporting and selling pressure dominated. Wheat fell 4 1 8 to 6 8 4 cents, corn 4 1 4 to 11 3 4 cents, oats 1 1 4 to 1 3 4, and provisions 27 cents to $1 lower, with frost reports and scarce supporting news weighing on prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weekly Grain Review
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Ainst
Aes
Weekly market swings dominate New York stock review
Confused price movements marked the week with violent fluctuations in high priced issues. Profit taking and concerns over manipulations weighed on many specialties, while railroad shares rose on continued freight traffic and July earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weekly Financial Review
New York
Churchill
Caillaux
Great Britain
France
United States
Particu Southern
Southwestern
Nsylvania
Deen
Standard Industrials
Meee
Latest Market Reports on New Orleans Cotton
New Orleans futures eased with declines from 20 to 26 points as heavy harvest pressure weighed. October and December values traded around 22.25 to 22.28, with spot cotton steady near 21.79 middling. New York futures closed easy, with December at 22.71 and overall losses of 21 to 24 points. Liverpool prices showed steady demand, while cottonseed oil closed easy with September at 10.28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hmarket
New Orleans
Aden
New York
Liverpool
Southern Selling and Offerings Inc
Atlantic States
India
Arch Sesseeeveeenses
Ssvscecsscoverese
Liverpool Cotton
A.P
Grain futures slump hits new lows as liquidation spreads
In Chicago and St Louis markets, wheat led a broad liquidation with prices tumbling to new lows. North western connected houses sold aggressively on stop loss uncovering while Liverpool closed slightly higher. local traders remained bearish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Grain
Chicago
A.P
Liverpool
Foreign exchange rates steady in New York due to demand
In New York the foreign exchanges remained steady with demand listed for multiple currencies. British pounds traded around 4.85 1/4 to 4.85 9/16, France near 4.69 3/4, Germany at 23.80, Belgium 11-3, and Argentina about 40.00 per unit. Other values include Sweden 26.8, Denmark 24.68, Switzerland 19.37 1/2, Poland 173-4, Czechoslovakia 2.96, Yugoslavia 1.79, Austria 141-8, Romania 49 1/2, Tokio 8, Shanghai 79 3/4, and Montreal 100 1/16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Britain
France
Italy
Belgium
Germany
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Switzerland
Spain
Greece
Poland
Soha
Slovakia
Jugo-Slavia
Austria
Rumania
Argentina
Brazil
Tokio
Shanghai
Montreal
General Motors
Géneral Petroleum
Glidden Co
A Goodrich
Goodyear
Great Northern
Keen
Gulf, Mobile
Northern
Gulf’ States Pice
Hayes ‘Wheel
Houston Oil
Hudson& Manhattan
Hudson Motors
Hupp Motors
Independent J Oll.& Gas
Inter.’ Com
Inter. Harvester Co
Inter. Merc. Mar
International Nickel
International Paper
Int. Tel. & Tel
Jordan Lelera
Kansas City Southern
Kelly Springfield
Kennecott Oper
Lehigh Valley
Loew's, Inc
Louigians
Outera& Nashvills
Mack Truck
Soaie
Ixp
Aracaibo
Marland of
May Dept
Moon Motors
Mother Lode
Nash Motors
National Cal
Dss
National Distillers
N. N. & Hartford
New York, Tasat, & West
Norfolk & Western
North American
Northern Pacific
City Steel
Owens Sie Packard Motor
Pan-Am, Petroleum
Pennsylvania R. R
Penn
Ecaposse. Steel
Philadelphia
Phila
Adg
Ee Ee L
Philipps Petroleum
Pierce Arrow
Pierce Petroleum
Pittsburgh & West Va
Postum Ceéreal
Public, Ser
N. J
Pullman Co
Punta Alegra Seser
Pure Oil
Radio Corp
Ray
Reading Co
Replogle Steel
Republic. I
Steel Corp
Universal Pipe
Maryland
Elec
Bond market quiet as rail issues lead gains
The New York bond market opened with slow activity and small price changes. Railway bonds including Missouri Pacific Florida Western and Northern Southern Railway and Wabash saw slight gains while American Telephone Southwestern Bell and International Telephone issues attracted orders. Liberty bonds eased modestly and Mexican bonds remained active without notable price shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Missouri Pacific
Florida Western and Northern
Southern Railway
Wabash
American Telephone
Southwestern Bell
International Telephone ‘Bs
Liberty
Bond market snippets show Liberty bonds trading varied prices
The clipping lists Liberty bond series with bid and ask figures such as Liberty 1st 44s at 102.08/102.3 and Liberty 24 44s around 101.2 to 101.17, plus Treasury quotes near 102 and 102 28/102.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
Treasury ‘A
Drouth Record Shatters Years of Scarcity in Nashville
Drouth in Nashville breaks a 55 year record as rainfall for the four crop months of 1923-35 totals just 6.89 inches, 44 percent of normal. Meteorologists warn of severe impacts on crops, pastures, and livestock with stored forage dwindling and harvests at risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Drouth
Roscoe Nunich
Homer Hancock
Oh 'Igvester
Market Report of Leading U S Stocks and Prices
A detailed list of stock prices across numerous companies and sectors, including General Motors General Petroleum Glidden Goodrich Goodyear and others. The compilation shows bid and ask style figures with price quotes, ranging from automobile and oil firms to railroads and manufacturing entities, reflecting a broad market snapshot.
Vodka Making Returns to Prewar Strength in Russia
Moscow authorities authorized the state monopoly to manufacture vodka at 40 percent alcohol and cognac and other liquors at 60 percent. The change takes effect in October following prewar production levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
SS Ae
Moscow
Cunited Press
Market report excerpt with commodity prices and notes
The item lists several commodities with prices and market notes including oats, rye, rosin, coal, rice, molasses, sugar, and potatoes. Prices appear in various units and regions, with some terms indicating market strength or weakness and regional origins such as Ohio, Penney, Minnesota, and New Orleans.
Livestock Market Report from Western and East St Louis
Hogs receipts around 3 000 to 3 500 head with top prices near 13 65 and 13 60 for various weights and packer sows around 10 85. Cattle receipts about 500 head with top yearlings 15 00 and matured steers 14 25 while native cows range 4 25 to 5 50 and stockers 5 50 to 7 50. Sheep receipts scarce with fat lambs 14 00 to 14 25 and cull ranges 9 00 to 11 50. East St Louis reports higher hogs for medium and heavy butchers with limited 120 lb hogs at 13 65 and light hogs 12 65 to 13 40. Cattle prices mix with week highs 15 00 for yearlings and 14 25 for matured steers, natives steady to higher on some cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steagher
Direct
Asghersa
Oklahoma
Weekly Bank Statement Shows Reserve Drop in New York
The clearing house banks and trust companies report an excess reserve of 380,540 for the week in New York. This marks a decrease of 24,744,660 from last week’s excess of 25,125,200 with a decline in reserve overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago Poultry Market Prices and Receipts
Chicago early market report shows poultry arrivals totaling three cars with mixed live weights. Fowls bring 19 241-2 cents per pound, broilers 24 to 30 cents, springs about 25 cents, roosters 16 cents, turkeys 20 cents, ducks 20 cents, geese 15 to 17 cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Indictments expected in New Orleans rum case
A federal grand jury in New Orleans will hear about a dozen more indictments for conspiracy and dry law violations. Indictments prepared yesterday target additional defendants as raids continue, with warrants and banking records sought to probe finances of rum runners. Walter Cohen and other officials have already appeared on bond, as investigators widen the probe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Federal
E.C. Yellowly
Pacific Coast Division
Federal District Court
Walter Cohen
L.A. Mereaux
St. Bernard Parish
O. D. Jackson
Treasury
Lincoln Andrews
Yarn Mills in Gaston County to Cut Production
Gaston County will reduce weekly production by more than one million pounds due to hydro electric power curtailment starting next week after a prolonged drought. Mills currently operate day and night on combed yarns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gastonia
N. C
A.P
Gaston County
Chicago Dairy and Market Updates
Chicago dairy prices show bitter unchanged with receipts 14 670 tubs. Eggs unchanged with 14 670 cases recorded. Bar silver and Mexican dollars quoted in New York. Steel section notes bar silver unchanged. St Louis poultry and eggs illustrate small price shifts with ducks at 18 cents and other items unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Dairy
Chicago
New York
Turpentine and Rosin Market Report From Savannah
Turpentine steady at 1.001-4 with 819 receipts and 439 shipments. stock 16,460. Rosin firm with sales 1255, receipts 2,764, pipeless 100, stock 100, 766. Quoted grades include B, D, E, G, H, and 1 at 11.30. LK hi yi ah 40, N ar 50, WG at 12.75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Moonshiners Blamed for Slayings of Two Georgia Officers
In Gray Georgia officials launch a moonshine crackdown after County Policeman Floyd Malone and Deputy Frank Tucker were shot and killed near Haddock. The coroner's jury probes the deaths while a posse hunts stills and a stalled investigation tracks an automobile trail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray
Floyd Malone
Frank Tucker
Haddock
Malone
A. M. Green
Down Town Mobile Realty Sold In Probate Court
Mobile real estate activity continues with several transfers recorded. Ellen H. McLean and others sell west side property on St Joseph street to Gessner for 15 000 cash. two story house noted. Woodie C Hobbs and wife sell east side Warren street property to John D Palmer for 3 000 cash. Additional parcels change hands including Kellogg and Hurtel streets farm for 20 000, Strachan homestead for 13 000, Florida and crossing property for 1 000, and Spring Hill lot for 7 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Bay Front
Ellen H. McLean
St. Joseph Street
St. Louis
Gessner
T. McCorvey
Stevens, McCorvey, McLeod & Turner
Woodie C. Hobbs
John D. Palmer
Warren Street
Savannah Street
Thomas S. Kaver
L. & N. Road
Oakdale
Kellogg and Hurtel Streets
Edward J. Zimlich
Abbie M. Strachan
L. K. McGuffin
Old Strachan
Old Shell Road
Bay Shore Crossing
Home Realty Company
First National Bank
Frank E. Overall
Florida
G. M. & N. Crossing
Noah Schwarz
Bessie M. McClure
Spring Hill
Square 27
Real Homes for Orphans Advocated by Congress
Geneva August 29 The home is the bulwark of a nation and orphan children should be cared for in homes rather than institutions a resolution adopted by the first international child congress. The congress closed after addressing sixteen other welfare and education measures and unifying efforts of international welfare associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
A.P
First International Child Congress
Secretary Named in Havana Cabinet Shakeup
General Manuel Delgado named secretary of agriculture, commerce and labor by President Machado in Havana. He succeeds Andrés Perera who resigned. Delgado was previously under secretary of agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Cuba
A.P
Manuel Delgado
Agriculture, Commerce and Labor
Machado
Andrés Perera
Delgado
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Aaa
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Cpa
Minnesota
Cohen
Andrews
Customs Service
Walter L. Cohen
Textile Report
ST. Louis Polultay
Siy Ag
Aryonek
Georgia
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