The Neill Cotton Crop Prophecy and Downfall
A historical appraisal details Mr. Neill’s fluctuating cotton crop estimates from 1895 to 1899, his August proclamation predicting a bumper crop, the gradual downgrades, and the ensuing market backlash. It notes English spinners’ hesitation, German buyers’ visits, and Louisiana resentment as his credibility collapses under the weight of contradictory weather data and field reports.
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Neill
Times-Democrat
New Orleans
Mr. Neill
Peter Labouisse
Neil
Naill
Supreme Court
Texas
Hester
Indian Territory
Brazos Valley
Acr
Agricultural Department
Louisiana
Southwest
Hyde
Weather Bureau
Mig Ealmates
Nall
Well
Beattle
Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Promoted For Lung Ailments
An old newspaper ad urges readers to use Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery for stomach blood and nerve issues and lingering respiratory troubles. It warns against substitutes and claims the remedy has cured thousands. Testimonials from Ozark Ohio endorse its effectiveness and contrast with doctors’ consumption diagnoses. A second note promotes Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets to relieve constipation and biliousness.
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Yurself
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
W. Price
Ozark
Monroe Co
Ohio
Galden
Submarine Torpedo Boat Holland Proves Satisfactory
New York reports Holland the inventor after a Peconic bay test shows the submarine torpedo boat sinking to ten feet at full speed. The craft traveled eight knots, completed the one mile turn, surfaced, then fired a 840 pound Whitehead torpedo, with return trip also successful.
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Holland
New York
Peconic Bay
Long Island
Board of Inspection
Rodgers
W. H. Emery
Charles H. Rolicker
Washington E. Capps
John P. Holland
Trua Quita
Admiral Schley Receives Warm Birmingham Welcome
Crowds fill Birmingham Alabama as Admiral Schley and Mrs Schley arrive by private train delayed from Atlanta. A city parade, luncheon, public reception, and evening banquet mark a day of honors hosted by local officials and the State Fair crowd. The admiral will depart for Washington Wednesday morning.
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Birmingham
Als
Alabama
Winfield
Schley
Atlanta
Admiral
Ira
B. Thompson
Southern Railway
Anniaton
T. O. Smith
Alabama Volunteers
Morris Hotel
Santiago
Wheeler
Dewey
Smith’s Park
Florence Hotel
Columbus
City
Maryland election forecast with county by county splits
The piece analyzes expected outcomes in Maryland with Democratic and Republican predictions across eastern shore northern central regions and Baltimore City. It notes shifting loyalties among voters with former Republican leaders backing Democrats and a brewing revolt against Congressman Mudd.
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Worcester
Lowndes
Maryland
Baltimore City
Charles F. Coffin
Mudd
Wellington
Democratic Plurality Expectations in New York State
Governor Lowndes faced treachery accusations as he retired from the state committee chairmanship since 1895. Croker pins hopes on state gains beyond New York City to control the assembly. Democratic leaders project a strong city turnout offset by state results, with estimates of a 60,000 to 63,000 plurality in the county and various district forecasts. Weather tomorrow: fair in parts of the state.
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Lowndes
State Committee
Een Tammany
New York
Richard Croker
New York City
Croker
Democratic Party
Hill
Democratic Assembly
Nineteenth Assembly
Perez M. Stewart
Robert Mazet
Mazet
Quigg
Republican County Committee
Lhe County
John M. Parsons
Knights of Labor
Independent Labor Party
Iowa Voters Expected to Narrow Republican Lead in Iowa
Des Moines reports on the November election preparations in Iowa with Democrats predicting a reduced Republican plurality. Chairman Weaver estimates 40,000 to 45,000 for the GOP, Huffman expects some cross over voting to lift the Democratic ticket. Legislatively, Republicans are seen as likely to hold a strong majority, while Gear’s re election hinges on votes pledged by Cummins supporters.
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Des Molinos
Iowa
Weaver
Republican Committee
Huffman
United States
John H. Gear
Gear
A. B. Cummins
Nebraska voters await close race in state election
Nebraska campaign ends with close forecasts from party chairs in Lincoln and across the state. Republicans expect Judge Reese to lead in his district due to popularity, while fusion officials and Pointer predict a fusion victory. Governor Pointer credits Bryan and expects Norcombe to win by about twelve thousand.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Reese
Supreme Judge
Belfig
Statehouse
Pointer
Bryan
Norcombe
NO TROUBLE IN MISSISSIPPI State Will Go Democratic by at Least 35009 Majority
Jackson, Mira reports on the eve of the Mississippi state election noting no unusual features aside from the Noel amendment opposition. Democratic leaders predict a 35,009 vote majority for the party ticket while the populists concede a sharp drop from their 18 percent share. They also claim possible legislative gains in two to three counties including Cheraw and Chicasaw.
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Jackson
Mira
Mississippi
Cheraw
Chicasaw
Virginia Voting Draws Dense Democratic Tilt
In Richmond on November 6, voters prepare for a light turnout as the legislature faces a heavily Democratic result. The general assembly will choose a U S senator to replace Senator Martin, with candidates Martin and others vying for the post amid gubernatorial context.
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Richmond
Virginia
House of Delegates
Senate
Genered Assembly
Unites States
Martin
Sena
Negros Island Establishes First Autonomous Filipino Government
At Bacolor Negros the first autonomous Filipino government is sworn in with General Smith administering the oath to the governor and supreme court judge. Elections Oct 2 produced 4 246 votes with Melecio Reverino governor. Simmering tensions persist as U S troops maintain control amid revolts and bandit activity.
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Manila
Bacolor
Island of
Negros
The
General Smith
Supreme Court
Swere
Holic
America
Europe
Melecio Reverino
Senor Game
Miner
United States
Smith
Japan
Senor Revering
Hughes
Ilotlo
Sixth Infantry
Norther
Panay
Papa Issa
Lawton
Cabanatuan
Bishops' Conference Plan Set for 1900 Meetings
The Methodist Episcopal bishops' conference approves Episcopal visitation schedule for 1900 and names Indianapolis as next conference seat. Plans show conferences by region such as Florida Gainesville on January 1 and Virginia Alexandria on March 22 with Bishops Walden and Hurst presiding. The session notes low enthusiasm and sparse speeches.
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Bishops’ Conference
Indianapolis
Philadelphia
Board of Methodist Episcopal Bishops’ Conference
Florida
Gainesville
Wia
Walden
Virginia
Alexandria
Hurst
Massachusetts Republican Victory Expected in Statewide Result
Boston reports predict a decisive Republican win with W. Murray Crane likely elected governor. Democrats have not carried Massachusetts since 1882 and the legislature is expected to remain Republican, with manufacturing centers and Boston providing the minority. Strong estimates place the Republican majority around sixty thousand.
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Boston
W. Murray Crane
Route Dakota Uncertain as South Dakota Votes Tomorrow
Sioux Falls reports no firm forecast for the South Dakota election. Campaign activity is low with populist letters criticizing Republican judges who are renominated. Results likely unknown until Wednesday due to few local contests and slow returns. County officers elections also set in Kansas tomorrow.
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Sioux Falls
M. C
South Dakota
Alow
Kansas
Topeka
Kan
Two Outsiders Win At Aqueduct In Fast Track
New York November 6 Three favorites two outsiders and a second choice shared the Aqueduct card as Hagedon led then faded with Waring overtaking to win the feature five and a half furlongs for two year olds. Results list multiple races with names such as Sidney Lucas Mauvilla and Bidney Lucas.
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New York
Aqueduct
Waring
Sidney Lucas
Mauvilla
Hagedon
Bullman
Imne
Kilt
Aracal
Hen Hadad
Tremargo
Junge Magee
Midlight
Campania
O'Connor
Strangest
Luz
Jenking
Var Neill
Tite
Mauviila
Magic Light
Flaxepinner
Clawson
Scotch Fiald
Bulman
Brisk
Dan Rice
Athamas
Village Pride
Dangman
the Gardner
Huliman
Bir Guy
McIntyre
Ciales
the Corinthian
Jenkins
Warren Wood
Jamaica
Matt Simpson
Liebe
Thermos
Uncle Josh
Kinnikinnie
Gaze
Belle of Troy
Bride
Compensation
Weller
Carapante
Precursor
Frelinghuyaen
Angle
Lavemn
Kindred
Dodson
Waille
Kitchener
Dr. Fannin
Neponset
Decimal
Bermuda Hundred
Charentus
Wait Not
Warrenton
Gold One
L’ Alouette
AH Gold
GE. Wightman
Prejudice
Erwin
Shoreham
Carbuncle
Wasttaper
Back ‘Talk
Flake
Aibonita
Peeler
Long Shot Conley Disqualified at Lakeside Meet
Lakeside judges ruled Conley off for the remainder of the meeting after his ride on the favorite O Connell in the third race. Georgie was heavily backed and pressed O Connell to the stretch before Algaret ta passed to win as Conley bore Mitchell and drifted wide.
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Tockey
Lakeside
Chicago
Conley
O'Connell
Georgie
Mitchell
Algaretta
Marty McCue Wins Dimensional Bout Over Gardner in Brooklyn
New York November reports Marty McCue defeating Oscar Gardner by decision after twenty-five rounds at Hercules Athletic Club Brooklyn. McCue used height reach and weight advantages. Gardner led until round twenty but faded. Daly defeats Woodley on points in a fifteen round bout in the same program.
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Marty McCue
New York
Hercules Athletic Club
Brooklyn
Oscar Gardner
McCue
Gardner
Daly
Woodley
Pat
Pat Daly
Maerlenn
Tom Woodley
Landen
Conservative Wins Exeter Byelection In 1900s Era Vote
A November bye election in Exeter filled the vacancy caused by Sir Henry Northcote's appointment. Conservative Sir Edgar Vincent won against Allan Bright by 669 votes, with 4 030 to 4 871, showing a slight ministerial majority shift from the previous general election.
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Leoron
Exeter
Henry Stafford Northcote
Chiltern
Bombay
Edgar Vincent
Allan Bright
Liverpool
Bigor Vincent
Allan
Bright
Henry Northcote
Council to Inspect Union Depot in Morning Visit
City council members will tour the union depot at 9 o clock to review physical conditions and discuss implications of a proposed railroad station. The visit follows a morning conference with the State Commission and city council committee to review railroad plans and potential council actions forthcoming.
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Union
Brown
Western and Atlantic
State Commission
Theale Commission
Peace Correspondence Between McDonough and Myers in Savannah
Savannah November 6. A lively exchange between Representative J A McDonough and Mayor Myers centers on a proposed city court solicitor position. McDonough accuses Myers of unjust motives connected to a bill, Myers retracts the polemical language and asks for justice to be done, and McDonough accepts.
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McDornough
Mayor Myers
Savannah
J. 4 McDonough
Chatham
Mayo Myers
Gravenstein
Saraconh
Mayer Myer
McDorough
Myer
Myers
Bette
Ough
General Shelley enters Alabama governor race in Birmingham
General Charles M. Shelley of Birmingham announces his candidacy for governor of Alabama. The statewide election is next August with Democratic primaries in April. Shelley, formerly a statesman from this state, joins Brian S. Brown, who recently left The Nashville Amenity to take a post with the Southern Express Company.
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Birmingham
Ala
wWok
Charles M. Shelley
Alabama
Saa
Shelley
Repar Sans
Brian 8. Brown
Connettil
Nashville, Tenn
Atlanta
Danville
Southern Express Cofpany
Columbus Lighted Gala Parade Crowned Queen
Crowning of Garrard as coronation queen during a grand civic parade in Columbus. Hon. C. E. Battle delivered a graceful speech as maid of honor attendants wore regal costumes and the queen received the keys of the city amid ceremonies and loyal crowds. Notables including Senator A. S. Clay Governor Johnston and others were set to attend at a forthcoming sale and social events.
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Columbus
Garrard
C. E. Battle
Oridway
Banque Mercial Club
Clay
Goermor Johnston
Free State Senate
Spensell
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