Reports on Cotton From Eight States
Reports from eight states detail the cotton crop condition during a period of extreme heat and rust. Texas faces a poor first crop with heavy losses, Arkansas reports severe damage in hills and bayous, Oklahoma and Indian Territory show strong crops, Louisiana notes improved conditions but shedding persists, Mississippi anticipates 8 to 10 percent acreage decline, Alabama reports at least 10 percent injury, Tennessee reports rust and heat causing rapid opening, and broader regional trends emerge. An additional report from Missis-sippi notes a fatal shooting in a separate incident.
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Memphis
Texas
Houston
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Louisiana
Mississippi
Alabama
Tennessee
Dreyfus Trial Scene Advances With Handwriting Expert
In Rexxes France on August 26 the third week of Captain Alfred Dreyfus’s court martial continued. Alphonso Bertillon testified he believes the bordereau was written by Dreyfus, drawing dramatic reactions from the prisoner and audience. Major Freystaeter refuted Colonel Maurel’s deposition, confronting him with the dossier details and igniting heated exchanges in the courtroom.
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Bordereau
M. Bertillo
Dreyfus
Freystaeter
Maurel
Paty de Clam
Colonel Maurel
M. Labori
Major Freystader
Freyataeter
Mercier
Freystader
Negro Regiment for Philippine Service
President yields to popular demand and orders an additional regiment of volunteers composed of negro recruits. Lt. Col. Duvall to command, white officers, HQ at McPherson barracks Atlanta, recruiting begins at once for service in the Philippines. Five regiments once considered, now not yet.
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Philippines
Miles
Georgia
Lorida
Alabama
Judson Lyons
Far East
United States
Sallippina
Arrest of Henry Delegal Ends Darien Murder Case
Danes Ga Aug 28 The arrest and surrender of Henry Delegal the murderer of Deputy Sheriff Townsend has relieved tension. He was brought from hiding with his mother present and admitted the murder while claiming he sought protection from the military. He is jailed with troops nearby. Lightning Kills Two Negroes in Georgetown area. A log train was struck during a storm and two men on the chains were killed with several others knocked down. Convict farm supervisor Hammell to be dismissed for cruelty severe, with Summerall to be prosecuted. Wisconsin battleship Wisconsin ready for trial within a fortnight after conning tower delays are resolved.
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Darien
Danes
Henry Delegal
Townsend
Delegal
Umspra
8. C
Georgetown
Bartran
Lewis Hammell
Northampton
Day
Russell
Brazos Valley
Gaveeeroy
D. G. Giddings
Brenham
Nakhtumea County
Giddings
Darien Rioters Arrested After Savannah Troops Deployed
In Darien Georgia on August 25, Henry Dele gal, accused of rape, was moved to Savannah by soldiers sent by the governor. Authorities arrest mob ringleaders and anyone found armed. Troops from Savannah and the local company are on duty as quiet resumes.
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Danby
Henry Delegal
Savannah
Darien
General Wheeler in Philippines and varied dispatches
Manila Aug 29 General Wheeler ordered to report to General McArthur and take command of Fenston's brigade after a week of touring towns. He praises the campaign country as more favorable for operations and notes the Angeles railroad restoration imminent. McArthur to base at Angeles as operations proceed.
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Manila
Wheeler
McArthur
Fenston
Liscum
San Fenando
Associated Press
Otis
Angeles
Tennessee Governor McMillan Plans Antitrust Conference Trip
Benton McMillan of Tennessee said in this city that he will attend the antitrust conference of governors in St. Louis next month. He says his aim is to use his influence to keep trust regulation at the federal level and oppose shifting responsibility to the states.
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Steam Ginnery
of Council & McGarrah
Americus
Council & McGarrah
Levi Tower
Fite Undertaker
Times
Allesg
Hudson's
W.l.douglas Shoes
W. L. Dovncass
W.L. Dowe
M’math Bros
Oor & Ating
Drouth
Miss
Boseman
Meridian
Sebe Smith
Jacob Smith
Smith
Dr. Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Ohio
V . Nerves
Bertillon
Negro Regiment
Root
Atlanta
Wisconsin
San Francisco
Goat
Joe Wheeler
The
Funston
Hoe
Star Thread Mill
Athens
H. 8
West
James White
Missioner West
Monroe
Giants
Cal Johnson
South Carolina
Francis, Ga
A. H. Clark
Mr. Clark
Clark
Onicaco
Fudge Smith
Harlem
Harlem Jockey Club
Western Tort Men’s Association
Wasnixoron
Secretary of the Treasury
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Washington
Jefferson
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