davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-23
NEW YORK COTTON II A
NEW ORLEANS COTTON
 Ry yAssOCia,-or Prass


 New Orleans. September 22-Al- though the cotton stood at moderate gains during the greater part of the session today the close showed only slight net changes, advances of to Is points, compared with the final prices of yesterday. A great deal Of realizing from the long side was met on all upturns, but while there was distinct upward trend at times, gains were not we'll sustained owing to the pressure from the long side.
 The strongest period was in the early trading when prices bulged SC to 47 points on the strength of a due and private bureau report on condition of 40.5 per cent of normal, indicating a yield of only 6,241, ,00v bales. This strong spot called out a world ot realizing and when Octo- Der touched 1s.S5c the selling became of such volume that the ring could rot absorb 1t. A reaction set in and 1t was not checked until the months under most pressure were to 5 points under the close of yesterday. October dropped off to 1s4Sc
 A more careful examination of the private bureau condition figures and further reports from many points Tn the interior that picking was being wound up quite rapidly in important sections. helped the market toward the middle of the day but after re- coveries of about 30 points realizing became heavy again and the tone on the close was called easy. October closed at 1s.52c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-23
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
 AFTER KHAN OFFICIALS

Washington, September 22.-High officials of the Ku Klux Klan may be summoned to Washington for in- terrogation by the department of jus tice, Attorney General Daugherty in dicated today.
 Director Burns of the departments bureau of investigation, Mr Daughe tery announced, has been instructed to set his agents at work on an in vestigation of the Klan's organiza- ton in various parts of the country.
 In connection with the possible summoning of Klan leaders to Wash ington, the Attorney General said the department of justice had the author ity to summon any one, and it was policy in the course of an investfga- tion to talk the matter over with the persons involved
 The Attorney General said that any criminal prosecutions would for the most part be matters of state law, unless there had been some violations of the federal statutes through the use of the mails to defraud.
 There is no need in this country. MT. Daugherty said, for vigilance or- sanizations. The country does not need, he added any self-constituted organization to define and enforce. the laws for American citizens. It has, he contended, well organized department of justice to enforce the federal law and well organized state authorities to maintain the laws of the several states
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-23
IMPERIAL !KLANCILIUM''
 MEETS IN ATLANTA

Atlanta. September 22.-The Im- perial 'Kloncilium' or council or the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan is hold ing session in Atlanta to consider the alleged exposure" of the organ ization. being published widely in certain newspapers throughout the country, Col. W. J. Simmons. imperial wizard, stated today. He declared a thorough investigation would be made of charges against F. Y. Clark imperial kleagle, or organizer. and Mrs. Elizabeth Tyler, also connected with the klansmen.
 Solicitor General John A. Boykin today said the Fulton county grand jury would start tomorrow a sweep ing investigation of charges that po- lice court books have been mutilated in an effort to obliterate records of a case of "disorderly conduct" against Clarke and Mrs. Tyler, filed in 19i9 Mir. Boykin said he was member of the organization, but asserted that fact would in no way hamper him in the prosecuting cases in his court.
 Mir. Simmons declared today he was ready at any time to go to Washing ton to answer interrogations regard ing his organization for the depart- ment of justice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-23
COFFEE MARKET Ev Associated Presa

New York, September 22-After open{ne at an advance of to uoints, coffee futures reacted slightly on lower special cables from Santos but later firmed up again on reports of better spot demand and cable adyices from Brazil intimating that the Brazilian government was now buying Victoria coffees under the val orization plan, paying the equivalent of cents for Victoria Is. December contracts here advanced from 7.ooc to 7.62c. and the market closed at net advance of to 5 points. Sales were estimated at about 10000 bags. Sep tember and October, 7.37c; December, 7.s2c: January, 7.70c; March. 7.s7c; May, S.03c; July, S.1oc.
 Spot coffee was reported more ac- tive and firm with quotations on the basis of 77sc c for Rio Is and 10s% c to l1,xc for for Santos As. Sales of santos 4s were reported in the cost and freig market at 11.Soc, and of fers of Santos ss and 5s were quoted at 11.Soc to 12c, American credits. Victoria 7s and Ss were offered at 7.45c, American credits.
 The official cables reported an ad- vance of 70 reis in tho dollar buying rate. Rio exchange on London was s-32d higher. The Rio market was unchanged to 75 reis lower. The early cables quoted Santos 75 reis higher to 2B lower. with later cables report ing . decline of 75 to 100 reis. Bra xilian port receipts, 60,000; Jundiahy, as, 900. Santos reported clearances of 74,50o bags for New York and 5000 for Boston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-23
STAPLE WAS AGAIN IRREGULAR AND
 VERY NERVOUS
General Market Closed Weak and Irregular, Net Five Points Higher to Fif-
 teen Points Lower.
By Associated Press

New York, September 22.--The cot ton market was extremely nervous and irregular again today. After sell ing at 20.35c early, December broke 10 19.9Sc, later advancing to 20.36c, and breaking again in the last few minutes closing at 2002c, compared with 2003c at the close of the pre- vious day. The general market closed weak and irregular, at points higher to 15 points lower. The open ing was firm at an advance of to 40 points on the firm Liverpool cables and talk of bullish private condition figures. The latter was closely fol- lowed by the publication of local report pacing the condition at 405, and the indicated yield at only 6,200,- 900 bales. These figures failed to stimulate any great volume of fresh buying, however, and thme marke ct soon turned easier under realizing. There also was some southern selling. accompanied by reports of an easing basis in the southwest and that Ar kansas cotton was beginning to come on the market. October sold off from 19.96c to 19.60c, and January from -N'"oN to lo.SfC, fudHlUS net QeCllneS of to 11 points on the geenral list and reactions of about 34 to 40 points from the early high levels. Offer ings then became smaller and there were sharp rallies during the early afternoon on reports that a large business with India was pending in Manchester. and that cotton spinning mills of Belgium would run haf in- stead of one third tim eafter Octo- Der l. Reports that rains were dam aging the cotton crop in parts of In- dia may also have encouraged the rally which carried the winter months into new high ground for the day, with January selling up to 20SSc. There was Liverpool buying on this advance, but just before the close in creased selling orders reached tho ring and last prices were within 3 or I points of the lowest for the day Rumors of another condition report of 40 were denied, but there was no change in the general character of the news to account for the late break so far as could be learned from traders on the floor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-23
Export ReuiUaI Gaue
 Lift to Quotations
 In the Chicago Pit
By Associated Press

Chicago. September 22.-Somethirg of a revival in export business helped to give wheat prices an up ward turn today The market closed firm 1c to i 1zc net higher, with De- cember s1.25% @1.26 and May s1.29h .9s%. Corn gained A to F and oats shade to 1ac. In pro- visions the outcome varied from 12c decline to 7c advance.
 At first the wheat market had a downward slant owing largely to ev- idence that there was no present stringency of supplies. even though exhaustion of stocks might come later. Bearish sentiment, however. lost it's hold when word passed around that export interests had taken 100000 bushels of hard winter wheat to be shipped by way of the Gulf of Mexico Other sales to Eu- rope were noted later, but the quan- titles were withheld. Meanwhile crop damage advices from the north west counted to some extent as .bullish factor, gossip being current that as a result of two weeks rain a large amount of wheat had been rendered unfit for milling. Belief in some quarters that rally was over due tended also to stimulate the up- ward swing of values, especially at the finish.
 Corn rose with wheat, and in con- sequence of crop damage reports from Iowa Oats followed corn.
 Provisions averaged lower, reflect ing declines in the hog market The small packers were sellers of nearby deliyeries in lard
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-23
LEEDS HIGH SCHOOL OPENS

Leeds, September 22.-tSpecial)-- The Leeds high school opened Mon day morning when over 500 pupils were enrolled. Fourteen teachers were present to begin the years work. Several short talks were made by the teachers, preachers and men and women of the town. beautiful piano selection was rendered by Miss Lunnie Mae Hoyt. The opening exer- cises lasted until noon Monday. The regular school work began Tuesday at S:S0 and lasted until 12:00 o'clock. full day Wednesday was given over to the regular work. The school will adjourn from Thursday until Monday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-23
MONEY AND EXCHANGE

New York, September 22.-Prime mercantile paper , 7s @6 per cent, eX- change firm; sterling so day bills and commercial 60 day bills on banks 3.69B comnercia 60 day bills 3.69 $4 demand 3.73A cables 3.73%. Francs demand 7.10ia; cables Ill. Belgian francs demand 70S cables 7.0S1a. Builders demand 31.69. cables 31.75. Lire demand 4.141a cables 415. Marks demand 0.921a cables 0.9S. Greece de- mand 5.o5; Sweden demand 2,75; Nor way demand 12.6o; Argentina demand So.62; Brazilian demand 13.12 Mon treal 9A per cent discount.
 Government and railroad bonds strong. Time loans so days, 90 days 5a per cent six months 5& per cent
 Call money firm, ruling rate , per cent: call loans against acceptances 4hQ4% per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-23

Ricos in port at 404c for centrifu gal, and 50,000 bags later at l.13c. There also were sales of li.500 bags of San Domingoes about due at 21ac eff, equal to 4.50c for centrifugal. There were no sales of Cubas
 The market for raw sugar futures was frmer on covering and trade buying, prompted by the advance in the spot market. Opening prices were to points net higher and continued upward until gains of 14 to 2S points were established when there WIS a partial setback under realizing. with final quotations to IS points net higher. october closed at 270c; De- cember. 2.56c; March, 2.47c; May, 2.53c,
 There were no changes in the re- fined sugar with fine granulated list ed at 5.60c to 5.65c, but there was a little better inquiry reported,
 Refined futures were firmer in sympathy with the advance in the spot market. Closing prices were un- changed to l9 points net higher, on covering and commission house buy ing. October closed at 5,i5c; Decem- Der and later months, 5.30c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-23
HEFLIN TO HE SPEAKER

AnniSton, September 2z.-(Spe- cial)--Senator J. Tom Hefln will probably be one of the speakers in this city on the occasion of the first trades day event to be held in this city on Tuesday, October 4. Con- gressman Lamar Jerfers having de- cided to remain over and deliver an address on that occasion. Free at fractions of every kind are being ar ranged by local merchants, all of the stores will offer bargain sales on that occasion, free rest room is to be provided and ice water and cigar cites are to be distributed free as a part of the opening programme for the winter. Bicycle races and motor demonstrations are to be made a part of the programme and the com mittee in charge of, the arrange ments expect to entertain several thousand people on that Goccasior
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-23
HUBBARD,s LETTER

New York, September 22.-tSpecial.) ) The improvement in Liverpool and an increase in spot sales to 15,000 caused our market to open some 2S to 30 points over yesterdays close.
 Liverpool and commission houses were early buyers. readily absorbing local and southern selling. A private estimate put the condition of the crop at 40.5, which indicates on account of the continuel deterioration that has taken place, an even lower gov ernment report. Conditions indicate that prices will go much higher. At present the market Is taking the brunt of the selling from the south that usually occurs in October.
 There is no sign of the basis weakening, which gives q very healthy tone to the market. Favor able news came from Belgium that mills there starting from October 1 would work half time instead of one third time, as they are doing now. Stock in that country Is decreasing apidly.-Hubbard Bros. 6s Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-23
PORT MOVEMENT By Associate cd Presa

New Orleans: Middling, ls5oc; re- ceipts. 2,995. exports. 54S: sales, 205s; stock 414.417.
 Galveston: Middling, 2lc; receipts 14.5S9; sales, 1.26S; stock. 2S3,94l. Mobile: Middling, 19c: receipts. 4so; stock. 1S,946.
 Savannah; Nfiddling, o0c: receipts 4,453; sales, 522; stock. i5O.035.
 Charleston:. Middling, 2oc: receipts S2s: stock. 196.sSa.
 Wilmington: Middling, ls.50c; fe- ceipts, eS5; stock, 35.71S.
 Texas City: Stock. i6.l03.
 Norfolk; Middling. 1s.5oc; receipts s47; sales, S34; stock. s2.o94
 Baltimore Stock. 693.
 Boston: Midding. 2o.2oc; stock 1900.
 Philadelphia Receipts, 1ls; stock s.751. New York: Middling, 2o.2oc: ex- ports. 102; stock. 1i1.3s4.
 Minor ports Stock. a.35s
 Total today: Receipts, 24,sl1; sx-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-23

IHRoUS A FGUO STons s AT, TeLeGRAqH POLG = BUT AFTGR THRee EFFORTS, ARM HORTS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-23
LIBERTY BOND QUOTATIONS
By Associated Press
 Qafa. Iltut

ny AHSocIutcU Fress New York, September 2s.-Liberty bonds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-23
SHOW CANCELS ENGAGEMENT

Sylacauga, September 22.-(Special) The Milt Tolbert show. a dramatic tent show, which was billed to play in Sylacauga all this week, closed their engagement at the end of last nights performance. The manager of the show, Edward Hale, stated to the audience that it was not known that a great revival was being held in the city until the time they had put up their tent. As it was not their custom to play in opposition to any religious gathering, the show would move to nearby city and play this city again at future date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-23
BANK OF ENGLAND By Assoctat~d Press

London. September 22.-The week. lv statement of the Bank of England shows the following changes: Total reserve. increased fS0S, ,00O. Circula- ton. decreased fS01.o00 Bullion, i'm creased f6,5S3 Othor securities, in- creased f5,310.0o0. Other deposits, decreased f14,344.000. Public de- posits, decreased fl 1902, 900. Notes re- serve, increased f8o4,oo0. Govern ment securities, decreased f21,551, 900. The proportion of the banks reserve to liability is f7.39 per cent. last week 1t was 14.s7 per cent Rate of discount, 5ih per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-23
COxE WINS FIRST PRIzE

Meridian. Miss, September 22-- tSpecial)-F. l.. Coxe, local manager of the Postal Telegraph company for the past three months has been awarded first prize for his district. including Mississippi. Alabama and Tennessee, for the largest gain in business of any Postal office in the district during August and Septem- Der. The prize is trip to New York at the expense of the company, dur ing which time Manager Coxe will attend convention of the Postal managers who have won the trip in other districts, The convention is to be followed by banquet to be given by the company,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-23
COTTON SEED OIL By Associated Press

New York, September 22.-Cotton seed oil was generally higher, due to short covering and scattered buying Tor long account, inspired by the scarcity of crude offerings and fears of inadequate supplies the coming season. Nearby deliveries closed un- changed to 5 points lower and for ward months to 10 net higher. Sales. 13.S00 barrels. Prime crude, S.50c. prime summer yellow. spot. 10c: De- tober i0.16c; December, 9.SSc; March, 1o.02c; all bid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-23
WALLACE .hCASELL

Albany. September 22.-(Speclal9 A wedding of unusual interest oc- cured this morning at the West minister manse at 8 o'clock when Rev. L., F. Goodwin united in marriage Miss Pansy Russell ana Allen L.. Wallace. Only few relatives wit messed the ceremony. The marriage came as surprise to the many friends of the young couple in the Twin Cities. Immediately after the ceremony Mfr. and Mrs. Wallace left on the Louisville and Nashville for d southern wedding trip. They will De at home about October
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-23
LARGE SCHOOL OPENS.

Huntsville, September 22.-(Spe- cial )-Riverton school. the largest Of the consolidated district schools of Madison county, opened Monday with a large enrollment.< Rev. j. ". Cald- well. of Huntsville, delivered the opening address. Vocational agricul- turai courses are taught at this school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-23
SUGAR MARKE EFT By AssocIaeed Prese

New York, September 22.--The local market for raw sugar vas firmer and prices for uncontrolled sugar were tc higher to the basis of 4.13c for centrifugal while Cubas were un- changed at sk cost and freight. equal to 4.S6c for centrifuGai. There was little more activity noted, the days business including 1.5oo bags of Porto
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-23
SEEKS TRACE OF JOHNSON.

HuntsviIIe, September 22.--(Spe- cial.)--I. Wind & Co, of Huntsville, have received a letter from woman in Virginia inquiring for any trace that may be found of Elijah John son, a man who moved from Virginia to North Alabama several years ago. deposited $50.00o In some bank to the credit of John Johnson, according to the letter. and then disappeared. The letter of inquiry comes from Mrs. J. B. Butler, of Holland. Va.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-23
CHICAGO GRAIN Ry Associated Press
CASH CHAIN

Ky Associated ' Iess Chicago. September 22.--Wheat NO. red s125: No 2 hard s1.22h G s1 2S A. Corn No. mixed 5S@ hc; No. 2 yellow. 53M m5s1ac.
 Oats No. white 36@37c; No. , white 346 36c. Rye No. 2 nominal. Barley 57c. Timothy seed $4.oo@ s45o. Clover seed $t2.0o@s1s.00. Pork nominal; lard s10e5; ribs s7.75 @ S9.25. St. Louis, September 22.-Cash wheat No. ? red s1sS@s1.Ss; No. 3, SIPS. September s1.22h; December s1.25ss.
 Corn No. white 591a 95shc; No. 2. ae1k65S. September 49; December Oats No. white ss@ ssc; No 8, 36c; September s4c; December S71sc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-23
BANK OF FRANCE By AssOciafed Preas

Paris, September 22.-The weekly statement of the Bank of France shows the following changes: Gold in hand, increased 162,000 francs. Silver in hand, increased 52.0o0 francs. Notes in circulation, de- creased 2o6.936.o00 francs Treasury deposits decreased 14.6S9. 900 francs. General deposits decreased 47,7SS,0 900 francs. Bills discounted decreased 110.Ss3,000 francs. Advances, de- creased 3,l61,000 francs. Advances to the state remained unchanged at 24, 300. 900. 900 francs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-23
DRY GOODS MARKET By Associated Preaa

New York. september 22.-Dress ginghams and other yarn dyed fabrics were advanced in price today about 10 per cent. More business was re- ported in print cloths and sheetings Burlaps market were 8 shade easier, but still on high level. Raw silk was steadier. Dress goods were in moderate demand. Jobbers reported A steady business
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-23
HAMI,TON nEyIyxL LENDS

Hamilton, September s2.-(Special) } The revival meeting which has been conducted for the past ten days in the Methodist church by Rev. Henry M Hurst of Scottsboro. closed last night, Twenty-Five members were added to the church by profession of faith and on certificate. The church was greatly stirred by the messages delivered by Mir. Hurst.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-23
scARLET rEVER IN ATHENs

Athens, September 22.-(Special.)- - There is one case of scarlet fever in this city being that of the little daughter of Hon. and Mrs. R. B. Pat ton It is not known where the little girl caught the disease and every thing in the way of preventing the spread of the disease is being done.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-23
WORK TO BEGIN SOON

Gadsden, September 22.-(Special.) ) Work Is expected to commence at once on the 10 miles of the Ashville highway leading from Gadsden winch was awarded to the Etowah county commissioners at Montgomery Tues day by the state board. The road Is to be of bituminous concrete and will cost S227.695.56.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-23

Athens, Septembeh 22.-(Special.)- The Limestone County Fair will open on Tuesday of next week and every thing looks prosperous for suc- cessful fair at this time The farm CTS are having splendid weather for the gathering of their cotton and the price being gotten for same in sures an attendance of as good as any previous year. Everything will be in first-class condition for the opening. Secretary Johnston has been kept very busy during the past few weeks getting ready.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-23
NAVAL STORES
 Rv Asanciat~sl pp~ss

Savannah. September 22.-Turpen- tine firm, 7olsc; sales, 41s; receipts SOP; shipments, s; stock, 7.5ss. Rosin, firm; sales. aS2; receipts, 1,231; ship. ments, none; stock. TAPS. Quote: B. st.45; D. s4.55; E, r, $4 SO; c, s4.7o: II, s4 4.S5; I, $50 K, $5.20; M, s5. 80; N. s5.S5; VIC, s5.4O; wv, $5 50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-23
RICE MARKET

New Orleans, September a. Rough rice strong Sales reported: 250 racks Carolina at 3.71@4.SSc. Receipts 3.S43 sacks: millers receipts 2.267 sacks. Clean rice strong. Sales reported: 142 pockets Honduras at 3ssc; 3s3 pockets Carolina at 5s4 @ 6c: 4S2 pockets Blue Rose at 2ss CT 5c. Receipts 1.oSs pockets. Bran and polish unchanged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-23
REyIvALIN PR0GREsS

Rockford. September N.-( Special ) A revival is in progress in the Meth odist church at New Hope. three miles west Of Rockford. The pastor Rev. G. 1. Golden is being assisted by Rev. ]. T. Fielding of Rockford. Much interest has been menifest in the meeting from it's beginning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-23
Hubbard Bros. & Co.

Members New York Cotton Exchange. New Orleans Cotton Exchange, New York Pro- duce Exchange. Associated Members I-;vernooI Cotton Association. Orders so- l;cited for the purchase and saIe of Cotton and Cotton Seed Oil for future delivery. sreciaI attention and liberal terms given for consignment of spot cotton for de- livery.