Syndicate Buys 13 Cent Cotton in August and September
The text states that all cotton marketed in August and September will be purchased by New Yorkers at no price less than the Southern Cotton Association's minimum. It notes the agreement aims to bind all cotton from the 1900 crop to the then-prevailing prices, with a caveat protecting holders seeking up to 15 cents. New York bankers will finance southern holders seeking higher prices, and option contracts will be sent on request to growers not yet contacted.
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Atlantis
New York
Three Men Found Dead Under Tennessee River Bridge
In Knoxville, on February 22, three unidentified men were found dead under the Louisville and Nashville bridge spanning the Tennessee River. Officials say they jumped from a freight train near midnight, suffering severe injuries, and one body bore a letter addressed to James Gamble from Lollie Gamble of Wheat, Tennessee.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Tennessee River
Louisville and
Nashville
James Gamble
Lollie Gamgle
Tennell
Fatal blaze in St Albans destroys Lewis building
Daniel Lewis perished in a Monday morning fire that began in a room of the Lewis building in St Albans West Virginia. The blaze caused about 60000 dollars in losses, wiping out McCoent hay Venable stores and the residences of Dr Sutherland Alford and Mrs Cato, as well as a Baptist church.
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Charleston
W. Va
Daniel Lewis
Lewis
St Albans
McCoenthay, Venable
Sutherland
James W. Alford
Suthpertana Alford
Cato
Baptist Church
Chinese Revolution Rumors Stir Across Nations
The San Francisco dispatch, dated February 23, reports mounting anti Manchu sentiment in China blamed for a brewing revolution. Dr T W Ayers arrives from China and warns of foreign influence through missionaries fueling discontent and territorial anxieties.
Mont Pelee Erupts Again Striking Island In Terror
A Barba dos dispatch reports Mont Pelee in Martinique active again causing island inhabitants to fear a recurrence of the 1902 eruption. Five people hospitalized at Fort de France after rocks rained down. A Barbados schooner sighted a tall black smoke plume and distant flames visible from 20 miles at daybreak and night.
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New York
Hieralch
Barbados
Mont Pelee
Martinique
Fort de France
Woman Burned Fighting Grass Fire Near Home
Mrs. W O Stewart died from severe burns received while trying to extinguish a grass fire started by one of her children in the garden near the Crawfordville home. Dr J A Rhodes attended, noting Mr W O Stewart is a prominent farmer near the Greene and Taliaferro line.
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W. O. Stewart
Crawfordsville
W. QO. Stewart
Robinson
Boy accused of burning brother in tragic room fire
In a Bailey Ga. case, a brother is charged after a room fire killed Carl Legler. The prisoner claimed two matches rubbed together caused the blaze while discussing life insurance with Chief Murphy. Carl Legler, 22, worked as an assistant steward on a steamship. the Legler family includes promoter Alexander Legler Sr. and Altamaha Transit involvement. Also noted: Thomas W Dealey, Dallas publisher, has died at Mineral Wells, Texas. George B Dealey, vice president of the News, is his brother.
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Ehteft
Leglers
Bailey
Alexander Legler
Altamaha Transit Company
Alexander
National Hotel
Washington
Carl Legler
Colon
New York
Dallas
Tex
Thomas W Dealey
A. H. Below & Co
Galveston-Dallas News
Mineral Wells
Dealey
the News
Liverpool
England
Galveston
George B. Dealey
Negro Young People’s Christian Congress Meets in Washington
The protective committee of the Negro Young People’s Christian Congress meets in Washington to plan the second congress on July 25. Prominent African American leaders attend as the group aims to showcase Negro progress and promote Christian development among youth.
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Negroes Y. P. C. C
Washington
Protective Committee of the Negro Young People's Christian Congress
British bark Drumcraig Given Up as Lost
The British bark Drumcraig sailing from Portland September 22 for Malina is now largely overdue at that port and is given up as lost. It is commanded by Captain Neill McCallum whose wife accompanied him on the voyage. The Dumeraig was a four mast vessel.
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San Francisco
Drumcraig
Portland
Malina
Neill McCallum
Dumeraig
Deroaten Sails Amid Heavy Snowboard Collision Losses
A Leyland Line passenger freight steamer Deroaten, carrying 82 crew and 4 passengers, ran aground in heavy snow near Scituate, Massachusetts. Debris and damaged decks hinder rescue as the vessel valued at about 50 000,000 undergoes salvage assessments. crew and passengers are uninjured but the ship faces extensive damage and loss estimates.
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Scituate
Masa
Leyland Line
Capmany Bigniey
Te Wieniaer
Goode Held in Georgia Train Death Case
Bainbridge Ga Feb 23 James Talia Pacs ie Goode is jailed amid suspicions of involvement in the murder of M M Baker who was doped robbed and laid on the Coast Line track. Baker carried a sum of money missing since the incident and Goode later claimed to find Baker's watch near the scene. Authorities connect Goode with others as investigations continue.
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Bainbridge
James Talia “Peacsie’ Goode
M. M. Baker
Coast Line
Baker
Goode
Montgomery
Ala
Boy Wonders Why Mothers Were Ever Invented
A playful line notes a boy’s question about mothers and invention. The remark frames curiosity about parenting origins with a humorous tone.
If Germany Would Cede Morocco to France Experts See No Agreement
Berlin report says no hope for a new Morocco deal despite talks with other powers. German foreign office warns that ceding Morocco to France could undo years of effort and trigger renewed European unrest. Officials caution against predicting outcomes as tensions linger.
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Berlin
France
Germany
Wolis Baiance
Morocco
Algeciras
Laila Marina
Ors
Algeria
Ers
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