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South Progress in Industry and Cities Under Census Review
The Census Bureau analysis by Superintendent Rob ert P Porter highlights decade long growth in Southern mineral, agricultural sectors and manufacturing. It notes coal iron ore and pig iron output rival national totals of earlier times, cites impressive city expansions, and predicts continued prosperity, while remarking on wage gains and skilled labor shifts. Politically, Washington sources discuss South Carolina Democrats wary of drifting from traditional alignment amid Tillman faction discontent and Republican prospects, reflecting broader regional political tension.
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