1905 06 Cotton Crop Estimate Revisions Debate
Washington reports the Agriculture Department finalized a 10 167 818 bale cotton crop estimate for 1905 06 at 600 pounds gross weight, after a delay caused by yield basis disagreement. Southern Congressmen and Harvie Jordan pressured for 500 pounds per bale, but the final figure kept 475 pounds as a base for earlier estimates.
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Jos. Ohl
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Department
Jordan
Harvie Jordan
Southern Cotton Association
Beo
Department of Amriculture
Secrety
Hays
Jurdan
Wilson
Jorden Cartain
Solton
Hoadley
New York
Southern Colton Association
Virginia
Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Mississippi
Texas
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Georgia Attorneys General Case Heard in Supreme Court
Georgia figures Johnson and Johnson were tried in the Supreme Court with the state’s Attorney General and a district attorney present. The proceedings discussed temporary measures and potential actions based on merit, with timing noted for tonight’s session in Washington.
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Johnson
Washington, D.C
Genaret
Aeney
Tizon Johnson
Georgia
Santa Tonigh
Ginners Announce 9623000 Bale Cotton Crop Forecast
Blackwell of the National Ginners Association said the forthcoming crop report will estimate 9,623,000 bales of 500 pounds each. The report will include ginned and unginned totals and percent picked, released likely before the census data. President Traytor travels to Washington, D. C. for the disclosure.
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Cotton Association
Washington
National Ginners’ Association
Texas
NDT
Our ‘Vale Re
Census Bureau
Cotton index soars as New Orleans trades in bullish frenzy
New Orleans December 4 The cotton market surged on the USDA annual crop estimate of 10,147,818 bales, gross weight. Traders balked at counting gross versus net weight and delayed report release, lifting March futures to over 13 cents briefly before backtracking to 12.36. The day drew thousands to the floor, with crowds and gallery spectators cheering the shock figures.
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New Orleans
Cotton Exchange
Bureau of Statistics
Department of Agriculture
New Orleans Times
Jones
Ami
Augusta ministers divide as Byrd questions Genesis
In Augusta Ga at the monthly ministerial alliance meeting Rev George E Gulle read on the importance of accuracy in scripture sparking debate. Dr W Byrd pastor of St Johns shocked attendees by saying he doubted Genesis first six days creation and called Adam and Eve allegorical, provoking immediate rebuttals from Dr J R Belk and RB Howard Creed and others.
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George E. Gulle
Second Presbyterian Church
Ministerial Alliance
Gulle
W. Byrd
St. John's Ehunch
R. Belk
Byrd
Howard T. Creed
Christian Church
Has T. H Goodwin Lost His Seat In Council
Reports say councilman T H Goodwin faced questions over residency in the third ward after Alderman Peters challenged his right to vote on a sewer extension. The city attorney ruled he did not represent the ward, but Goodwin asserted he lives in the third ward and will seek further developments.
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Third Ward
Ward
Peters
Tanyard
Counciman Goodwin
Goodwin
Eraneilman
Harwell
Pattitto
Mayson
Houston‘street
Supreme Court upholds federal tax on South Carolina liquor dispensers
Washington December 4 The United States Supreme Court rules the national government may tax liquor dispensaries in South Carolina in a dispute over 20 000 paid to revenue officers. The decision, delivered by Justice Brewer, affirms that when the state acts in a private business capacity its agents are subject to federal tax. The ruling rejected SC claims that state and federal taxation cannot touch dispensary operations, noting the case marks a significant cooperation of police power and commercial activity.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United States Today
South Carolina
Justice Brewer
State of
The
United States
Court of Claims
Sen Clay nearly dies after sudden illness on street
Washington December 4 Senator Clay narrowly survived a severe indigestion attack on a Sunday night. After dinner at the Norman hotel he walked fainting, cried for help, and was aided by a neighbor doctor. The crisis required immediate bleeding and pumping, but he is recovering and expects to be in the senate soon.
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Jos. Ohl
Washington, D. C
Clay
Senate
Georgia
Bacon
Mness
Hotel Normandie
Reef
Fifteenth Street
York
Czar's Family Rumored to Flee Russia From Kronstadt
reports from Kronstadt mention a German squadron sighted in the Baltic near the Russian coast amid rumors the imperial family plans to flee. St Petersburg quiet but tense with patrols and telegraph office guarding as authorities contend with strikes and government changes.
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T. Petersburg
Vis
Eydtduhnen
Prussia
Kronstadt
Baltic Sea
Cannon 13 Reelected Speaker of the House
Senator Bacon receives warm welcomes from colleagues as Cannon is reelected speaker for the Fifty month congress. Youngest member questions Williams about the word kid while December session opens with orderly ceremony and notable absence of floral tributes.
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Cannon
HOUSE
Bacon
Williams
Weather forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday across states
Weather outlook covers Georgia to Florida and into the Carolinas with fair conditions Tuesday, rising temperatures, and variable winds. Virginia and eastern states see milder nights, warmer Wednesdays, and northwest to variable winds. Texas regions report fair conditions, warming trends, and fresh winds at night. Local data show high and low temperatures with normal figures and precipitation readings.
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Georgia
Virginia
North
South Carolina
Florida
Alabama
Mississpi
Louisina
Tennessee
Kentucky
Arizonsa
Texas
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