Market Roundup from Chicago to New Orleans May 8
Wheat futures in Chicago and St Louis rise. May at 1.69% and July at 1.62% with Sept 1.48. Turpentine firm in Savannah at 95 cents to 1.00. Cotton prices steady to higher in New York and New Orleans with May around 25.17 in New Orleans and New York spot middling at 23.35.
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Southern Railway to Hold Off on Common Stock Dividends
The Southern Railway directors will not consider raising dividends on common stock until the rights of preferred stockholders are resolved, said Fairfax Harrison president today in New York.
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Riffians Give Trouble to French in Morocco Front
Paris May 8 technical experts in Paris say Riffians are giving the French more trouble than expected in Morocco. Marshal Lyautey and Col. Freudenburg report engagements near Rekloh and Djebel Hibdie with trenches and sieges. Airplanes supply besieged posts. reports mention reinforcements at Oudd El Karfa and Oued Laou and a barley shipment for the Riffians.
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Needleman Names Griffin in Mob Crime Testimony
Williamston North Carolina May 8 Joseph Needleman testified about an alleged mob attack on March 29 during the trial of four men charged in the crime. Needleman identified Henry Dennis Griffin and F W Sparrow Jr as participants and described the operation and his painful march back to town.
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N. C
Joseph Needleman
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E. C. Stone
A. W. Sparrow
Martin County Superior Court
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Motion to divest Van Sweringen from Chesapeake and Ohio
A motion filed by minority stockholders asks the Interstate Commerce Commission to divest O. P. and M. J. Van Sweringen and associates of all ownership and control of the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad and the Hocking Valley system. The motion was entered into the record.
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Washington, D. C
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Hocking Valley System
Aircraft situation to be investigated by Hoover committee
A committee on servic duties of the American Engineering Council led by Professor Joseph W. Roo of New York University urged an investigation of the entire aircraft situation under Secretary Hoover.
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Ansocimed Press
Philadelphia
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American Engineering Council
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New York University
Mrs Hitchcock Wife of Former Senator Died
Mrs Gill bert Hitchcock wife of the former senator from Nebraska died in Washington D C today after a period of ill health.
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Associated Press
Washington D. C
Gilbert Hitchcock
Nebraska
Famous French economist Edmond Thery Dies at 70
Edmond Thery a renowned French political economist and financial writer died today in Paris at age 70. He was grand commander of the Legion of Honor.
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Associated Press
Paris
Edmond Thery
Legion of Honor
New Zealand Premier Critical After Operation
Wellington May 8 Premier William Ferguson Massey remains in critical condition after an operation.
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Associated Press
Wellington
New Zealand
Wiliam Ferguson Massey
Atlanta Fire Probe Signals Possible Arson in Warehouse
Atlanta authorities vow a thorough probe into a warehouse fire that killed six and injured several, with officials noting signs that arson may be involved. Mayor pro tem Hartsfield and state officials expect collaboration while insurance men disclose $40,000 of stock insurance and awaits building coverage details.
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Southern Railroad
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Walter A. Sims
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