Record predicts 1911 United States cotton crop set to surpass prior yields
Washington reports Department of Agriculture experts predict the 1911 cotton harvest will be the largest in U S history, with acreage around 85 004 000 and a yield of 181 7 pounds per acre. If prices hold at 14 2 cents, the crop could exceed 917 million dollars, signaling a shift in prices and global supply dynamics. Texas leads acreage with Georgia rising, while world demand and population growth bolster long term outlook.
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Washington
Department of Agculture
United States
Tton
Missouri
California
Texas
Georgia
Lone Star
India
China
Asiatic
Russia
South America
Egypt
Nile
Assouan
Explosion on Mississippi River kills five aboard paddle steamer
Memphis dated June 26 reports a boiler explosion near President's Island on the Mississippi River destroying the packet City of St. Joseph. Five died, six were lost, fifty to sixty injured aboard passengers and crew, many burned. Captain Charles H Organ saved the vessel by pumping out the fire. At the Marine Hospital most whites were treated for burns while twenty four black deck-hands suffered serious to fatal injuries. Chief Engineer F H Morgan was severely scalded.
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Mississippi River
St. Joseph
President's Island
Charles H. Organ
United States Marine Hospital
F. H. Morgan
Morgan
Explosion Kills Man in Port Arthur Fire Scene
An explosion sparked a powerful early morning fire in Port Arthur Texas resulting in a fatality. Investigators described the blast as the cause of destruction at the scene with emergency crews securing the area.
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Port Arthur
Texas
Explosive Barge Gumble Disaster Hits Port Arthur
An explosion aboard the barge Gumble in Port Arthur Texas killed one captain and started a fire that destroyed four barges a tug and three Texas Company warehouses storing case oil valued at about 150000 dollars. Fire control was achieved by noon.
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Texas Company
Case Oil
Gumble
Texas Law Targets Unders age Marriages and Felony Suspensions
Fort Worth reports new laws tightening marriage licenses for underage couples with parental consent and notarization requirements. The same month introduces suspension of sentence for first felony offenses, allowing a judge to delay punishment if the jury sets a five year maximum and the offender avoids appeal rights.
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Beavers
Onion Growers Rich From Texas Bermuda Onions Despite Cabbage Setbacks
The Southern Texas Track Growers Association estimates a near two million dollar net for this year from Bermuda onions and early potatoes. Roy Campbell, the sales manager earning ten thousand dollars annually, notes about four thousand carloads of Texas produce will be handled this year, with 2300 Bermuda onion carloads statewide and 1900 by the association. The average net per crate is about one dollar fifty, totaling roughly one million seven hundred twenty five thousand nine hundred dollars. Projections show expansion to over ten thousand carloads in five years if trends continue. The group funds its operations through crate assessments, and plans irrigation projects across the Rio Grande to support upland cultivation and water storage.
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Austin
Tex
Southern Texas Track Growers’ Association
Roy Campbell
Texas
Campbell
Southern Truck Growers’ Association
Thati
Laredo
Rio Grand
Rio Grande
Unitarian Pastor Defends Sunday Baseball
In Sacramento Rev. Franklin Baker at the First Unitarian church argued for Sunday baseball defending its cost. He claimed the fifteen million dollars spent last season on baseball was better used than funds for foreign missions and urged continued attendance and support.
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Sacramento
Cal
Casey
Franklin Baker
First Unitarian Church
Funds Recorded For Several Local Organizations
For Good Samaritan Home previously received seven hundred sixty six dollars. Received yesterday. Stonewall Lodge No. 8 K of P contributed fifty nine dollars.
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Stonewall Lodge No. 8
K. of P
Bermuda onion growers prosper in Texas valley
Engineers report the irrigation project feasible and land can be cultivated on both river banks with large-scale work. Natural gas as engine fuel for irrigation proves satisfactory, expanding gas distribution. Gas piped from wells at Reiser 22 miles from Laredo. Onion growers buy cars, travel to Europe, and banks in Laredo and onion towns overflow with crop profits.
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Reiser
Laredo
Bermuda
Texas
Europe
Stock Yards Fire Wrecks Fort Worth Area
Fire at Fort Worth stock yards destroyed twenty seven acres of pens and buildings including scale houses hay barns and loading docks. Loss estimated around one hundred thousand dollars with insurance coverage and plans for immediate rebuilding using concrete construction.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Swift & Armour Packing Plants
Wedding of Virginia Lamar and Robert Matthews Planned in Washington
Washington society circles report the June wedding of Miss Virginia Longstreet Lamar and Prof. Robert Clayton Matthews set for tomorrow evening at Idlewild Presbyterian Church. The bride is the daughter of William Harmon Lamar of the Justice Department and Jennie Lamar. Matthews is a University of Tennessee faculty member.
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Washington, D. C
National Capital
Virginia Longstreet Lamar
Robert Clayton Matthews
Idlewild Presbyterian Church
William Harmon Lamar
United States Department of Justice
Jennie Lamar
L. Q. C. Lamar
Mississippi
Matthews
University of Tennessee
Paris Brief: Cailloux Asked to Form New Cabinet
Paris June 26 President Falieres asked Joseph Cailloux minister of finance in the Monis ministry that retired yesterday to form a new cabinet. Cailloux said he would respond this afternoon.
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Paris
Falieres
Joseph Cailloux
Monis
Callloux
Michel Will Not Withdraw From Race
Mr. Michel declares he will stay in the race and issues a statement confirming he refuses to withdraw. He emphasizes commitment to his campaign and continues active participation in upcoming events.
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MR. Michel
Michel denial refutes Times-Democrat report on his run
A New Orleans statement from Mr. Michel and allies denounces The Times-Democrat for misrepresenting a June 24 gathering and any talk of removing Michel from the governor race. The group insists Michel will seek the Democratic nomination for governor and has no plans for Congress or city mayor.
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Times-Democrat
Michel
New Orleans
the Daily States
Harris
Ewing
Clark Declares Whole Tariff Must Be Revised
Speaker Champ Clark denounces President Taft veto of general tariff legislation and pledges to revise the tariff top to bottom via a schedule by schedule approach. He says the country endorsed the House plan and the Democrats will appeal to the people if bills fail. Also, Des Moines hosts the Iowa State Golf Association championship at Des Moines Golf and Country Club through the week.
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Washington
Champ Clark
Taft
Clark
House
Senate
Des Moines
Iowa State Golf Association
Des Moines Golf and Country Club
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