Texas far behind as crop bulletin shows decline in cotton
Washington report notes decided deterioration in cotton condition across central and western cotton belts and much of the east, with the Carolinas showing the best prospects. North Carolina reports promising growth despite rust. South Carolina sees rust and shedding on sandy soils. Except northern Mississippi and parts of Oklahoma and Indian Territory, the belt trends down. Texas deterioration pronounced. even with favorable weather, yields above average seem unlikely.
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The
Agricultural Department
Carolinas
North Carolina
South Carolina
Mississippi
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Strikers Guard No 40 Colllery in Hazleton Riot Aftermath
Hazleton Pa Aug 26 Suspecting a restart at Lehigh Valley Coal No 40 colliery many strikers were posted along approaches. Most non unionists were turned back with no serious trouble. Three strikers alleged to have taken part in Monday riot are under arrest and more arrests are expected.
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Hazleton
No. 40
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
No. 40 Colliery
Jailer’s Wife Fends Off Prison Break in Covington
In Covington Tennessee on August 26 nineteen inmates plotted a breakout during the jailer’s absence. They levered up the cage top and aimed to breach the roof before the jailer’s wife, armed with her husband’s shotgun, confronted them with a trusted Black assistant and held the line until the jailer returned, forcing the men back to their cells.
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Covington
Tenn
Jai Her
Judge Rules Extravagance Forgery Not Ground for Divorce
New York August 26 Justice Spring of the New York supreme court sitting in the appellate division holds that gross extravagance and forgery by a wife to raise money do not constitute a cause of action for divorce in this state and he refuses to reverse the lower court’s dismissal of the complaint in a suit brought on those grounds.
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New York
Spring
New York Supreme Court
Noted passenger carried 11 miles on train engine
New York dated Aug 26 reports W B Osborne of Hackettstown N J was unconscious when carried 11 miles between Tunnelton and Rowlesburg W Va on the pilot of a Baltimore and Ohio train. The train stopped at Rowlesburg to coal where the mate form was found. Osborne, 70, was bruised but expected to recover per physicians.
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New York
Paulk Brother Arrested in Farm Death Near Tifton
In Tifton Georgia on August 26 Jack Paulk brother of Hillman Paulk was arrested charged as his brother’s slayer. Evidence before the coroner’s jury showed Hillman last seen alive with Jack Paulk several hours before the crime was believed to have occurred.
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Tifton
Jack Paulk
Hillman Paulk
Striking Panthers Creek District Sealed by Troop Presence
Excitement runs through the Panther Creek district as at daybreak the strikers block non union workers from entering. Major Gearhart deploys two companies of soldiers from Manila Park in trolley cars to the area, and their presence averts a potential outbreak.
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Summitt Hill
Panther Creek
Gearhart
Manila Park
Peter S. Hoe dies at 81 in New Jersey
Peter S. Hoe, last surviving member of the original R. Hoe & Co. printing press firm, died of heart failure in Upper Montclair, New Jersey. Born in New York 81 years ago, he retired from the firm in 1890 and had lived in New Jersey since.
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New York
Peters. Hoe
R. Hoe & Co
Upper Mont Clair
N. J
Hoe
New Jersey
MacArthur Arrives in New London Led by General Har
Major General MacArthur commander of the department of the east arrives in New London along with General Har to review defenses and meet local officials amid wartime activity.
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New London, Conn
MacArthur
Department of the East
Har
Italy's King Leaves for Berlin in wartime context
King Victor Emmanuel departed Racconigi for Berlin amid a hearty farewell as Italy's foreign minister Signor Prinetti planned to join him later. The report notes war maneuvers will be perfected quickly and the army will perform well in the game of war.
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Tison
Nis Persundt Cram
Set Beneral
Rome
Victor Emanuel
Racconigi
Berlin
Signor Prinetti
Order to Philippines General Miles to inspect army
President Roosevelt orders General Miles to depart about September 15 to the Philippines to inspect the army there regarding discipline, instructions and supplies. He will not interfer with General Chaffee or General Davis and will focus on army administration with results to be reported.
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Miles
Washington
Roosevelt
Philippines
War Department
Chaffee
Davis
Democratic primaries under way in South Carolina for governor and state offices
In Columbia on August 26, Democratic primaries selected nominees for governor and statehouse posts with a second primary likely if no candidate wins a majority. Key gubernatorial hopefuls include J H Tillman W J T Talbert W H Timmerman M F Ansell and D C Heyward. Six seek the U S Senate seat, among them former Governor John Cary Evans.
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Columbia
S. C
United States
McLaurin
J. H. Tillman
Benjamin J. Tillman
W. J. T. Talbert
Congress
W. H. Timmerman
M. F. Ansell
D. C. Heyward
Heyward
Tillman
Talbert
John Cary Evans
Injunction Faces Striking Linemen in New Orleans
In New Orleans on August 26 the Cumberland company struggles to operate amid a weeks long linemen strike. Despite a blanket injunction by Judge Parlange, wires are cut and imported workers beaten. Police now protect repair crews as negotiations fail.
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New Orleans
Cumberland Company
Parlange
Conference in London to curb tobacco price war
London August 26 An important conference of tobacco interests is called for September 17 in London. Representatives from the American combine Imperial Tobacco company manufacturers importers and wholesalers will seek an agreement to stabilize the trade following a fierce rate war sparked by a rival combine.
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London
Imperial Tobacco Company
Colombian Warship Bombards Cudad Bolivar
Washington dispatch reports from Caracas that a Colombian government warship arrived at Laguayra and bombarded Cudad Bolivar for two days before withdrawing, having exhausted ammunition. Minister Bowen relays the telegram to the state department.
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Washington
United States
Bowen
Caracas
Venezuela
State Department
Laguayra
Cudad Bolivar
President Roosevelt Tour Through New England
President Roosevelt continued his tour today through New England making planned stops at Lowell Massachusetts and Dover New Hampshire. He will reach Augusta Maine tonight where he will be the guest of Governor Hill.
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Boston
Roosevelt
New England
Lowell
Mass
Dover
N. H
Augusta
Governor Hill
Governor Sayers Returns to Austin for Health Rest
Governor Sayers returns to Austin after a ten day sojourn in San Antonio at Sulphur Wells for health. He reports strong improvement and readiness to resume official duties.
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Sayers
San Antonio
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