Cotton condition steady but uneven across states
August Department of Agriculture reports show cotton at 88.9 overall with gains in South Carolina Georgia Alabama Mississippi and Arkansas and declines elsewhere. Moisture and heat vary by region with drought in Texas and drought effects in the Southeast, boll shedding in the Carolinas and Georgia, and pests minimally present. State averages cited include Virginia 81 North Carolina 74 South Carolina 73 Georgia 84 Florida 84 Alabama 89 Mississippi 93 Louisiana 0 Texas Arkansas 95 Tennessee 82.
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Rattlesnake Fatality Reported Near Bradyville
Missoula Bowling found dead in Bradyville woods after being bitten by a rattlesnake. The five foot reptile with eighteen rattles lay beside her. the snake was killed. In Norfolk Landing Mississippi a duel ends with both men dead after a gunfire dispute over work time.
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Dentists and Farmers Convene in Morehead City
In Morehead City on August 10, prominent dentists and farmers gather for the Southern Dental Association and State Farmers Alliance. Fourteen train cars deliver delegates to each body. the Dental Association uses Teachers Assembly building with a nine room dental exhibit worth over thirty five thousand dollars, while Bells Hall hosts the Farmers Alliance. Atlantic Hotel already houses about nine hundred guests with room for more, as leaders of both movements converge for a large, important meeting.
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Great Farmers’ Alliance Movement
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Saw Mill Pulley Burst Kills One at Childersburg
At Childersburg Alabama a saw mill pulley burst injuring Fireman William Smith and killing Jim Pointer instantly. The accident occurred today as the workers operated the mill locally reported by the United Press.
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Denver Club Leader Vows Continuation Amid Western Association Turmoil
Denver Ball Club President Packard said the Western Association would continue with six clubs if Minneapolis and Milwaukee drop out. He added the Denver club would play as long as opponents are found to schedule games.
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British trade gloom cited by St James Gazette
London Aug 10 The St James Gazette outlines a bleak view of British industry with Board of Trade results suggesting the end of good times Exports fall sharply due to the McKinley bill in the United States The article notes the bill harmed foreign manufacturers especially Britain and laments the outlook Turtle Soup at L N White's saloon today at 11 o'clock.
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Outrages on Foreign Missionaries in China
The Imperial decree reported by the State Department cites outrages against Catholic missionaries in several provinces. It asks the Chinese government to issue stringent orders and devise speedy settlement of the trouble, prompting the Navy Department to dispatch two additional warships to Chinese waters.
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Cyclonic Wind Rips Iowa Towns Unroofing Structures
A cyclonic wind swept through Ottumwa and surrounding towns causing extensive damage. Homes and the county courthouse in Humestone and Corydon were unroofed or demolished, depots and warehouses toppled, and communications cut by fallen scaffolding. No fatalities reported though crop and property losses are likely large.
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Levy Brothers charged with grand larceny in New York
Moses S. Levy of Levy Bros. & Co, a recently failed firm, was arrested on grand larceny charges. Butterfield & Co. and Assabet M Co. allege fraud involving $100,000 paid to Samuel Levy, a relative, who was not a creditor. Levy pleaded not guilty and is held on 15000 bail. Julius Levy expected to be arrested upon return from Europe.
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Serious Mine Disaster at York Farm Colliery
United Portsville Pa Aug 10 The York Farm colliery blast left sixteen miners burned with several in critical condition John Corby died nine hours after the explosion He was single from Oxford N J The coroner's jury found the death caused by gas explosion and said no blame attached to anyone Further deaths were expected due to severe burns.
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Winston Blues Triumph Over Washington City In Amateur Match
Winston Blues beat Washington City 6 to 1 in a spirited amateur game. Lyston hit a homer for Winston while Keefer, Bennett, and Jones contributed solid defense and timely hits. Washington, paced by Hayden, scored in the eighth and drew a crowd eager to compare teams. Leach pitched strongly for Washington and McGann starred for Winston.
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