Cotton Trade Boost Urged by Southern Cotton Convention
A New Orleans assembled Southern Inter-State Cotton Convention committee urged President Roosevelt to appoint a commission to expand foreign markets for cotton products. Led by ex-Senator Ben Tillman McLaurin, the group pressed Congress for action to promote exports to China, Mongolia, and other Asia markets, Central and South America, the Mediterranean, and Red Sea regions. They cited rising domestic cotton production and demand, urging open trade and government support to extend overseas markets.
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New Orleans
McLaurin
South Carolina
Trmudiate Atepa
Congress
Applis
Benaton M'Laurin
South
Cotton Growers’ Convention
Wales
China
Morocco
Alysesinia
Uwe Sagahy
United States
Atepala
Brent
John Moor
Silas DB. Webb
Far East
Unite States
Callal
Blackburn
Lyons
Blackburn Commission
Lancashire
Lyons Commission
America
Central
South America
Mediterranean
Red Sei
Porat Gulf
Ofed
Veravin Gulf
Med ‘Anes
Red Sea
Tragedy at Wright Home: Child Found Dead in Waterhole
A report from Columbia describes a fatal accident last Tuesday where a girl slipped into an empty post hole filled with water during a hide and seek game at the Wright home. Annie’s body was found wedged tightly, and authorities say she was strangled to death almost immediately. Nearby, market items and cotton market notes are mentioned, including L. Ek. Couch’s pursuit of W. O. Richey for a 206 pound pig at 24, and local comments on cotton prices and profits.
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Bir
Mya
Tidamaliinas
L. Ek. Couch
W. O. Richey
Mr. Richey
Widow of Millionaire Poisoned in a Picnic Tragedy
Tonolulu March 1 Mrs Stan ford died after a picnic in heat and illness. Coroner suspects poisoning with strychnine and orders post mortem. Reports say she fled San Francisco after an attempted life threat and feared another. relics from her world tour were added to Leland Stanford Jr University museum.
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Mra. Stanford
San Francisco
Mexneisen
Mavel LA Eabberty
Howolth
Dime la Sevafne
Leland Stanford
T He Galifwenia Gilionaire
Rail” Pon Hanatey
Cheops
Plucky Norwegian Youth Arrives in New York
A fragment from a State editorial recounts a Norwegian youth arriving in New York with possessions tied to a handkerchief. It mentions Wisconsin figures Robert M. La Follette and James O. Davidson in a historical political context.
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New York
Robert M. Labollette
Wisconsin
United States
Outrage in Spartanburg and fires blaze across towns
In Spartanburg on February 28 Wallace Whitlock near Spartanburg faced a confrontation with misao Nik cook authorities say his husband sought to confront him and was ordered to leave. Two accomplices of the cook later opened fire injuring Whitlock and a child with small shot. The two attackers Charlie and Ernest Anderson were arrested. Also reported were a Denver tribute to former Senator Edward Wolcott dying in Italy and a large fire at Aiken Post Office causing substantial damage with an estimated loss of Tossia 8800.
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Wallace Whitlock
Spartanburg
Whittock
Whitlock
Cook
A Howe
Long Range
Charlie
Ernest Anderson
Mia
United States
Edward ©. Wolcott
Italy
Denver
Colo
Aiken
Training Letters and a Yazoo City Tragedy
In a Mississippi Yazoo City clash, two white men were killed by Black defendants, stirring national tension and signaling further trouble ahead. The era's social tensions surface alongside commentary on man’s belief in controlling another’s mind.
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Yazoo City
Sre
Devoe agents certify paints for market claims noted
A letter to W A Strother at Valhalla explains that Devoe agents hold state chemist certificates and analyze paints sold by competitors. It argues agents know paint composition, wear, and performance, while local salesmen rely on manufacturer claims. The writer signs as KW from Devoe & Co and lists dealers in Watthaliay, Westminster, and others.
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Devoe
Bell
Wathaliay G
W. Hint
Sennens Wal Matheron HardWare Oo
Westminater
Louisville Revival Converts Thousands Across 24 Churches
Louisville's revival in 24 churches drew about 6 000 confessions over two weeks, swelling city church membership by roughly 10 percent. Evangels led by 18 visiting preachers worked at theaters and halls across the business district. several will stay a month to follow up, expanding church affiliations from previously unaffiliated residents.
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Evangeliath
Quirth
Southern Freight Conductor Killed at Columbia Yard
A Southern Freight Conductor, R. G. Strother, was instantly killed at the Blanding yards when a beam from a loaded car struck his head. The accident left his widow and several small children. The report cites the Lexington Dispatch and Kaslay Progress as echoed opinions on public figures and local events.
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Murah
Blandingaureet
R. G. Strother
My. Strother
John Jaton
Leaven O
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Scott & Bowne Chemists
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N.Y
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W. A. Strother
Valhalla
Louisville
Southern
Col. Dolin 'T. Sloan
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Lis Brats
Hoe
Hother
Carolina
Col. Slone
Lexington Dispatch
Joshua Ashley
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Honea Path
Kaslay
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