Farmers unite for protection and growth in Mississippi
The article urges farmers to organize like other groups such as bankers, lawyers, and merchants, arguing collective action safeguards livelihoods. It notes rising enrollment in Farmers' Union, labor groups, and planned future consolidation, plus Mississippi community updates on Meridian rifle range, Eden artesian water, Itta Bena veneer plant, and rural improvements.
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Orange Herrington
Fillsville
Laurel
Farmers’ Union
Herrington
United States
Anl
Worl
Eden
Yazoo County
Race Riot in Atlanta Surges Through Downtown Streets
A racial clash in Atlanta escalated into a full scale riot with five thousand to ten thousand attackers chasing Black residents. The violence damaged streetcars, injured several, and prompted Mayor Woodward to appeal for order as Georgia militia and state troops deployed after midnight. One ambulance tally noted multiple fatalities and numerous beatings while authorities contained the violence by dawn.
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Atlanta
Fifth Georgia Infantry
Degroes
Fulton County
Thousand Chinese laborers offered to the isthmian commission
A report notes an offer of fifteen thousand Chinese laborers at a wage of ninety dollars per hour to the Isthmian Commission. The item highlights the scale of the labor request and the compensation proposed for workers.
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Isthmian Commission
Four Chinese Labor Proposals For Panama Canal Examined
The Isthmian canal commission received four bids to supply Chinese labor for Panama construction. Proposals from America China Contracting Co James Morse Englewood N J offers 10c hr common laborers 20c foremen interpreters 40c doctors and 16c cooks barbers. International Contracting Co Carroll Purman proposes 13c for laborers cooks 39c doctors 26c assistant doctors and 213 cents for interpreters with foremen at 213 cents. Joel Julian Reuben Washington DC outlines tiered rates up to 15 400 laborers starting 11c hr for laborers foremen 40c hr doctors 60c hr with escalating cents per hour for successive groups and final figures of 9c for remainder. Commission to review before any award.
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America-China Contracting Co
James KR. Morse
Englewood
N. J
International Contracting Co
Washington D. C
Carroll Purman
Joel Julian Reuben
Washington, D. C
Reuben
Death of Robert Hitt ends storied career in Congress
Chicago reports the death of Congressman Robert Hitt at Narragansett Pier at 3:30 p.m. He served 25 years in Congress and recently declined reelection. Survived by his widow and two sons, Reynold and William F. Hitt. Born in Urbana Ohio 1834, he grew up in Illinois, chaired the foreign affairs committee, and lived in Rochelle.
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Chicago
Narragansett Pier
Hitt
Congress
Dr. Hitt
Rochelle
Illinois
Urbana
Cotton Opening Rapidly Across Upland Cotton
Weather in the central cotton belt has been warm with some hot days and showers. Upland cotton opened rapidly while lowlands show late growth and delayed picking. Yield remains uncertain though several reports suggest outcomes near or above expectations after recent deterioration.
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Memphis
Tenn
Suit Against Waters Pierce Oil Co. in Texas Court
The state files a suit in Twenty-fifth district court seeking ouster from Texas, cancellation of Waters Pierce’s permit to do business, and penalties totaling 5 229 400 for alleged antitrust violations of 1899 and 1903. Secretary Root arrives at Panama aboard the US cruiser Charleton greeting officials. the city celebrates and a general cleanup is ordered along the Isthmus route.
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Austin
Tex
Waters Pierce Oil Co
Twenty-fifth District
Lightfoot
Texas
Root
Panama
United States
Charfenton
Magoon
Canal Zone
John Barrett
Lynching rumor shocks Shreveport after assault attempt
A mob of several hundred armed men hunted for an unknown black man after an attempted assault on Miss Pearl Quarles, daughter of C B Quarles. Two suspects were detained then released as the girl could not identify them. Word of a lynching five miles from the city could not be verified amid tense, possibly volatile, public sentiment.
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Shreveport
Land Office Receipts Rise in 1906 Totals
Washington reports from the general land office show the fiscal year ending June 30, 1906, receipts reaching 7,595,525 dollars, up 567,712 from the prior year. Land disposed totaled 1,451,185 acres, up 247,450, with 185,113 final and original entries and directions, a gain of 31,107. Patent issuances across all classes reached 61,361.
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Washington
General Land Office
Twelve Dead in Jellico Dynamite Explosion
A carload of dynamite exploded near Jellico Tennessee causing twelve deaths and injuries to eighteen others. The blast destroyed a wide area near the Southern Railway depot, shattered glass for blocks, and damaged homes and businesses. Rescue teams and physicians from Knoxville aided the injured as inquests began for victims.
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Jellicen
Tenn
Southern Railway
Pennsylvania
Rand Powder Co
Clearfield
Ambodl
Knoxville
Typhoon Toll Soars As Vessels Vanish At Sea
Hong Kong reports ten thousand lives lost after a typhoon wrecks 600 fishing junks and leaves hundreds of vessels unaccounted. Survivors are exhausted and maritime disaster spreads across the water front. Chinese hospitals offer free burials while authorities dispatch torpedo boats around Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong
China
Sampson
Sir Matthew Nathan
Prosperity In Farming Community
New York reports show a farming community in good form as Bradstreet notes a general holding movement may boost money flow. Currency demand remains strong with higher rates expected until October 1 as the crop movement grows. Bank clearings rise, railway earnings exceed last year by about 13 percent, and railways buy more rolling stock amid labor scarcity, especially in cotton fields.
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Will H. Woods
M. D
Mississippi
Southern Cotton Association
Hot Springs
Ark
Jackson
Messrs. Jordan
Witherspoon
Smith
New York
Rockefeller Kinson Guards Near Grandson at Play
Fowler McCormick aged 9, son of Harold F. and Edith Rockefeller McCormick and grandson of John D. Rockefeller, stays at Forest Hill Cleveland. He plays on the grounds near the house while two or more sturdy guards patrol within calling distance.
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Cleveland
Fowler McCormick
Harold F
Edith Rockefeller McCormick
John D. Rockefeller
Forest Hill
Guilty verdict in peonage case against Smiths and tenants
Cape Girardeau Missouri September 22 The jury found Charles M. Smith and Charles M. Smith Jr along with five tenants guilty on the eleventh count of forty four indictments in the peonage case The eleventh count notes John Reed the African American tied to Roosevelt in Cuba. Treasury balances show available cash 216 250 206 and gold 115 830 023 in Washington Typhoon reported south of Manila wires down no damage yet reported Cavite and port area damaged
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Cape Girardeau, Mo
Smith
Charles M. Smith
Charles M. Smith, Jr
John Reed
Roosevelt
Cuba
Treasury
Washington, D. C
General Fund
Philippines
Manila
Cavite
Agenas
Taft Seeks Cuban Peace as 5000-Strong Force Planned
Secretary Taft heard both moderate and liberal Cuban factions as 5000 troops planned to sail from Tampa and Havana. Taft avoided commitments, signaling a prolonged mediation effort likely to exceed ten days and possibly involve insurgent camps. A private line to President Roosevelt was arranged for direct updates.
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Havana
Cuba
Taft
Palma
Lim
Palmasid
Mendez Capote
Bacon
Roosevelt
Isle of Pines
Morgas
Marianao
Quinta Hidalgo
Cbse
Herstood
Morgan
Meiers
Excelsior Springs Tragedies Federalize Local Mourns
In Excelsior Springs Missouri James Curry of Topeka shot and killed his wife before killing himself in this city. No motive given. J P Farley of Leavenworth, another visitor, died by suicide after ingesting carbolic acid.
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Excelsior Springs
James Curry
Topeka
J. P. Farley
Leavenworth
President Proclaims Opening Kiowa Comanche and Apache Lands
The president issued a proclamation opening 505000 acres of Kiowa Comanche and Apache lands in Oklahoma. The interior department will announce the bid reception date for disposal of lands to homesteaders.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Oklahoma
Interior Department
Army Prepared For Cuba Intervention
Washington reports the Army stands ready across all departments with complete plans in place to meet any emergency of intervention in Cuba. The notice emphasizes preparedness as the watchword for potential deployment.
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Washington, D. C
Cuba
Two Shot-Firers Killed in Quarry Blast Near Carbondale
In a rock quarry between Tunnel Hill and Bloomgeld Carbondale Illinois John Dunsworth and George Peterson were killed by a 70 pound dynamite charge. Dunsworth died within an hour with mangled injuries and Peter Fag was blown to atoms.
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Carbondale, IL
John Dunsworth
George Peterson
Tunnel Hill
Bloomgeld
Dunsworth
Peter & Fag
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