Cotton's Condition Shows Mixed Results Across States
October condition reports indicate cotton declined 3.2 points from September, with Texas as the sole exception gaining four points. States like North and South Carolina show weaker prospects due to late September storms and continued rains, plus boll worm damage. Regional yields are projected with Virginia and Missouri among higher and lower figures, while overall prospects remain preliminary. The report notes nationwide variability and suggests further revisions.
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Wasitxeros
Department of Agriculture
USS
North Carolina
South Carolina
Cotton
Texas
Virginia
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Arkansas
Tennessee
Missouri
Georgia Election Estimates Show Varied Majorities
The Journal reports Atkinson trailing Hines by 15 000 to 30 000 with Populists claiming a 4 000 win. Other figures put Atkinson around 29 000, while Democrats foresee 80 senate and 150 house majorities. Fusionary seats shift, Turner and Watson districts show mixed gains for Democrats and Populists.
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Atlanta
Journal
Aulinson
Theatte
Senate
House
Tate
Moses
New Frees
Warner Hill
W. H. Fleming
Richmond
South Georgia
Turner
Atkinson
People’s Party
Hines
Bankers Meet at For opera House in 20th Annual Convention
The twentieth annual convention of the American Bankers Association opened at For opera house with broad representation from every Union section. Secretary Giese notes funds totaling 150000000 would be cashed. Welcomes came from Hon John P Poe Enoch Pratt and Mayor Latrobe. M M White, president, replied. Trade in the South notes growing industrial info and profits with textile mills doing well despite low prices. The Tradesman records 51 new industries formed or established in the week.
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Bankmonte
American Association of Bankers
For Opera House
Giese
John P. Poe
Enoch Pratt
Baltimore Clearing House
Latrobe
M. M. White
American Bankers’ Association
Cuatlaxcoaa
Eees
Income Tax Arrangement Assigned to Pugh for Collection
Secretary Carlisle assigns ex-Commissioner Pugh to internal revenue to draft regulations and returns for the income tax. Pugh warns of complex machinery, potential delays for corporations and real estate profits, and possible uniform blank forms arriving by January 1. He expects many technical points require careful planning to prevent fraud and enforce the law.
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Carlisle
Customs Pugh
Dockery Law
Internal Revenue Bureau
Pugh
Customs
Mi Gh
Congress
Income Tax Bureau
Internal Revenue
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Governor-Elect Atkinson Blames Hoke Smith in Post-Election Review
The consolidated vote shows the state ticket won by about 30,000 with Colonel W. Y. Atkinson governor elect trailing 4,000 behind his ticket. Atkinson attributes the Democratic slump to interference by Secretary Hoke Smith and criticizes rival speeches on silver policy amid the October 1902 political climate. The White House预计 is set for October 15 return of the it and family.
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Som Watsons
Cuaaiughan
Atkinson
Atlanta
W. Y. Atkinson
Northen
Georgia to Host Massachusetts Cotton Plant
The Massachusetts Cotton Company will build a large new mill in Georgia after considering over two hundred applications from across the South. The northern friendly laws and expected location in the northern Georgia belt point to Americus or between Rome and Macon, with the plant capital raised from 1.8 to 2.4 million dollars. Speaker Crisp addressed a large Democratic gathering in Elaware, delivering a strong campaign speech praised as one of the best in southern Georgia.
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Boston Transcript
Massachusetts Cotton Company
Georgia
Rome
Macon
Americus
Crisp
Ella Wile
Fish
Superior Court
Speaker
Twiggs County
Storm Leaves Light Damage Across Georgia and Florida
The severe storm that swept Georgia and Florida yesterday caused minimal damage in Americas, with fences down and a few trees damaged, estimated at under five dollars. Pastor Crawley clarifies a revival tent was lowered to avoid destruction. Three happy Americas residents celebrate family news as the cotton market reports limited activity and marginal bales received.
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Georgia
Florida
Stev. C .E. Crawley
Second Methodist Church
Americus
C.ceeeessereee
Saaitn
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Ices
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Jackson Street
Merrel Callaway
Stevenson
Logan County
A. M. Miller
Loxpon
John Dugdale Astley
London
Brooklyn Bridge
America
South
Cincinnati Soap Company
Onlage
Lorge Mines
Watson
Clatma
Savannah
Tom Watson
Baltimore
U.S
Dutton
Unico
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Smith
White House
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Americas
Messrs. E, T. B
Glen
J. H. Rodgera
T. N. Hawkes
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