System of Cotton Ware Houses and War on Crime
An 1890s cotton warehouse plan argues for storage surpluses to stabilize prices and prevent drastic losses to Southern growers. It compares to elevators in grain trade and cites resolutions by Texas Farmers and the 1851 Tallahassee convention. The piece mixes editorials on warehousing with local crime notes, corruption and vigilante ideas, including calls to break up dens of vice and historical examples of public action.
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Southern. Cotton Corporation
Lee
New York
Tallahassee
Florida
Texas
Necolge Te
Cotean “Penteche
Private John Allen denounces those who will not see the Fair
Private John Allen of the National Commission laments poverty keeps some from viewing the exposition. He urges the public to seize the Philippine Day experience and not miss the fair, warning that regret follows those who stay away. The Aberdeen Examiner notes political guidance urging voters to support regional representation and participate in elections.
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John Allen
John’ Allen
National Commission
Mississippi
Brookhaven
A.N. Rehman
Kingea
Aberdeen Examiner
Mississippi tied candidate Geo P Money seeks NM congress nomination
Geo P Money of Mississippi, son of a U S Senator, runs for the Democratic nomination for Congress in New Mexico. He faces Jerry Simpson and, if nominated, confronts a Republican‑leaning territory. Money has long resided in the territory, served as Las Vegas mayor, and eight years as U S Attorney under W B Childers, with strong Mississippi connections through cousins including Senator Culberson and John Sharp Williams.
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Mississippi
Geo. P. Money
Congress
New Mexico
Jerry’ Simpson
Kansas
Mr. Money
Money
Las Vegas
Ees
W. B. Childers
Culberson
John Sharp Williams
Wood Alcohol Factory in Mississippi to Use Yellow Pine
Mississippi will host the world’s only wood alcohol plant using yellow pine for distillation. The Lignium Product Company is constructing the facility at Hattiesburg, planning to expand from about 50 75 workers to roughly 150. Early experiments showed yellow pine suitable for producing this alcohol.
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Mississippi
Churge
Hattiesburg
Lignium Product Company
Reduced Postage and Postal Reforms Eye Europe
Washington Aug 49. The 2 cent letter rate to Europe is expected to be enacted early next year with Payne signaling progress toward six days a week mail both ways and ongoing parcel post expansion to twenty three foreign countries. Also notes reserve of manners in public life and a local voter notice. Georgetown.
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Washington
United States
Europe
Wisconsin
Payne
Postal Congress
Kingland
Germany
Romantic Wedding Unites Brookhaven Couple in Jackson Parlor
A quiet romantic wedding occurred last night at the Lawrence House parlors in Jackson. W T East of Newton and Mrs Mary C Robinson of Brookhaven were wed by Justice T M Lemly with nine witnesses, including four Jackson residents. They traveled from the city after arriving on the afternoon trains and plan to honeymoon in St Louis before settling in Newton.
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Lawrence House
W. T. East
Newton
Mary. C. Robinson
Brookhaven
T. M. Lemly
Justice Lemly
Mr. East
Rery Popour
Illinois Central
St. Louis
Clarion-Ledger
Cotton Prices Rise in Texas Markets
Reports from Texas and other states indicate improved demand and a slight price uptick for cotton. McGrath & Sons promote high market payments and a forthright one price system with money back if wanted to attract buyers at their department store.
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Texas
McGrath & Sons
McGrath
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