Cotton Crop Estimates Clamp Down on 1904 05 Bales
Latham Alexander & Co issue a 1904 05 cotton crop estimate of 11,300,000 bales with regional breakdowns for Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Louisiana Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Texas and Indiana. The report notes good gathering conditions and rapid marketing amid high spinner demand. Vick of Hayward Vick & Co doubts the crop exceeds 11,250,000 with prices not likely to fall below 10 cents. A Journal of Commerce survey suggests 11,275,000. all three estimates align closely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latham, Alexander & Co
Alabama
Arkansas
Floridas
Georgia
Louisiana
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tenn & C &Ok
Tex and Indy
New York
A. J. Vick
Hayward Vick & Co
Former Greenville Woman Murdered In Georgia
Atlanta reports a double tragedy at Kennesaw 58 miles from Atlanta. J Butler of Augusta Central of Georgia railroad shot and killed Lola Green of Atlanta and mortally wounded himself in a hack en route to the depot for a train to Atlanta. The motive is unknown. Mrs Green had come to Atlanta from Greenville South Carolina.
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Atlanta
Kennesaw
Western and Atlantic
J. &. Butler
Augusta
Central of Georgia
Lola Green
Atlante
Green
Greenville
S. C
Murray’s Horehound Mulutsi and Tar Cough Cure Ad
Coughs are common today and the best remedy is Murray’s Horehound Mulutsi and Tar described as a reliable cure for all ages. Purportedly made from pure ingredients and sold by druggists at 45 cents per bottle, extra large size advertised.
Tax Notice for Town Taxes Due by Nov 30 1904
Tax notice states taxes may be paid without penalty until November 30. Tax books are open at town treasurer C D Jones office. If unpaid by the deadline, executions will issue with costs and penalties, signed by Mayor R E Wylie on November 21, 1904.
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C. D. Jones
R. E. Wylie
Ex Governor Thompson Dies in New York Home
Hugh Thompson former governor of South Carolina died at his New York residence on Nov 20. Born in 1836 in Charleston, D. C. he later served as comptroller of New York Life Insurance. No funeral in this city. body to be shipped to South Carolina at 3:25 PM tomorrow for interment Wednesday afternoon in Columbia.
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New York
Hugh Thompson
South Carolina
Charleston
D. C
New York Life Insurance Company
Thompson
Columbia
Quarrel Over Asking A Negro For A Match Turns Fatal
Huntington West Virginia November 20 Anthony Martin was stabbed to death on the street when he and Samuel Rittenhouse challenged Corrie Coon, son of Councilman John Coon, after asking a colored man for a match. Coon stabbed Martin and wounded Rittenhouse, then surrendered to police.
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Iuntington
W. Va
Anthony Martin
Corrie Coon
John Coon
Martin
Samuel Rittenhouse
Coon
Wen
Rittenhouse
Young Man Grimes Ends Life in Asheville River
Asheville reporter states John O Grimes a known young bookkeeper in the Vanderbilt estate nursery department at Baltimore committed suicide this morning between 10 and 11 by taking poison and entering the river. Local rumor cites a love affair as the motive.
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Asheville
John O. Grimes
Vanderbilt Estate
Baltmore
Killed by a Woman in Nov 21 South Carolina Row
Bennett Haynes a Honeypath youth was shot dead by an 18 year old woman in the red light district at Due West South Carolina after a drunken quarrel among young men and women. The shooter with a seven month old baby in her arm passed toward jail seemingly unfazed as the tragedy adds to the state’s homicide list. The obituary mentions the late husband of three weeks and a separate hospital operation on Miss Minne Russell after a College incident.
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Due West
L. A
Bennett Haynes
Honeypath
Red Light
Haynes
South Carolina
Sequel To Tatnall Tragedy In Georgia
In Tatnall County Georgia a revenge killing unfolds after A J Edwards and Coy Edwards are attacked by a negro named Davis. Eugene Edwards pursues the assailant, shots are exchanged with Wray present, Edwards is wounded by wagon debris, the youth fires repeatedly and kills Davis. A mob demands vigilante action but authorities prevent a lynching while connections to the Before Day Club are noted.
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Macon
Tatnall County
Morgian
A. J. Edwards
Coy Edwards
Davis
Eugene Edwards
Wray
Edwards
Bullock County
Hodges
Fire destroys Missouri building at World Fair
The Missouri State building at the world fair, originally costing 145000, burned after an explosion of four hot water heaters in the basement. Flames spread quickly and could not be checked. the greatest loss was the interior contents, including oil portraits of Missouri governors and Supreme Court judges.
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St. Louis
Missouri State Building
Missouri
Supreme Court
Small Blaze at Clemson College Fire
Fire broke out on the orth stairway of the main building at Clemson College at 6 30 o clock but was quickly extinguished by students. Only slight damage to the stairway and ceiling. Origin unknown though rats cutting a match is suspected.
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Clemson College
Phorth
Corps
Booker T. Washington Donates 25 Dollars for Gor don Monument
Booker T. Washington, president of Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee Alabama, sends a 25 dollar check to the fund for a monument to General John B. Gordon. The donation is part of a city and regional fundraising effort reported by The Ledger The Atlanta Journal SemIfweekly and The Southern Cultivator.
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Atlanta
Booker T. Washington
Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute
Tuskegee
Ala
John B. Gordon
Mr Heath Reveals Bargains In North Dress Goods
Our Mr Heath returns with striking values in dress goods and many other bargains from the North. Readily available at the shop for a limited time, these selections promise notable savings across a wide range of merchandise.
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Heath
North
Browns and Greens in Mohair and Broadcloths Offer
We report heavy buying in browns and greens across Mohair Cravinetts Mixed Cheviots and Whipcards with broadcloths in all shades. Our nation department is complete with tailor made skirts jackets and capes. A tremendous line praised as prettiest and cheapest yet shown and invites inspection to ensure sales.
Fall Millinery Opening Invited Ladies to Visit
A local shop promotes high art clothing from Strouse and Bro and other firms with rich browns grays and colors. They also advertise strong shoe lines and a clearance on Lawns Piques and Veils. New fur arrivals and a broad grocery selection are offered as part of a general sales push.
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Strouse & Bro
Baltimore
A. B. Kirschbaum & Co
Snellenburg & Co
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the Ledger
Taurlow S. Carter
Boomet
Dassee
Harbin
Minne Russell
College
W. G. Biereng
Lancaster Mercantile Co
Clemson
Castoria
Booker Washington
The
Atlanta Journal
Sem!weekly
Southern Cultivator
Sevemt AD Aoorien
Douglas, Godman, and
Drew Selby
Heath Rankine & Mercantile
Lancaster S. C
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