Porto Rico Farms and Global Trade Notes
The dispatch reports Porto Rico's 953,243 population with 75,000 in cities and 40,000 district farms averaging 45 acres. Whites own 71 percent of farms, and seed distribution plans target rice wheat date palm cotton and pistachio plants. It also covers insurance payouts by region and a China trade revival, counterfeit currency arrests in Mexico, and broad coffee trade statistics.
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Porto Rico
Department of Agriculture
Galloway
Washington Dispatch
Egypt
New England
Central States
Middle States
Western States
Pacific States
South Carolina
Aiken
Blacksburg
Camden
Charleston
Cheraw
Chester
Columbia
Darlington
Edgefield
Georgetown
Greenville
Greenwood
Laurens
Manning
Marton
Orangeburg
Spartanburg
Summerville
New York Journal of Commerce
China
Maine
Fall River
City of
Mexico
Jose Frias
Interior States
United States
Germany
France
United Kingdom
South
Central American
Java
Philippines
Hawaii
Wheat supply and revival of trade in the south
The Yorkville Enquirer notes a large wheat crop yet uncertainty remains about meeting home demand. It sees potential in revived Chinese trade for southern cotton growers and manufacturers, depending on the extent of disturbances and resulting costs.
Abbeville Paper Proposes Measles Test Oath for McLaurin
The Abbeville Press and Banner suggests Senator McLaurin be required to swear his great grandmother never had the measles. It mocks this as an absurd loyalty test after last November's Democratic platform defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbeville
McLaurin
Northern and Western Taxers Back Southern Canal Aid
The piece argues that single taxers and Populists in the north and west focus on self interest in developing foreign markets for southern cotton. It notes strong support for Senator McLaurin from Col Julian Carr of North Carolina, while opponents allege Carr’s defeat caused sour grapes. It concludes that party views are driven by personal gain rather than patriotic judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
West
South
Nicarauga Canal
Coltonel Julian
Carr
North Carolina
Senator McLaurin
United States
Colonel Carr
Thomasson Advises Thorough Wheat Curing Before Threshing
The Enquirer endorses Mr. John M. Thomasson’s advice on thoroughly curing wheat prior to threshing. He bases his guidance on experience and contrasts conditions here with the west where wheat is threshed from standing stalls. The recommended practice is seen as valuable if followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Thomasson
Thomasson
Mr. Thomasson
Subsidy Lessons From Pacific Freight Routes
The Yorkville Enquirer discusses 10000 bales of cotton goods from Pelzer to China via Canada and contrasts British subsidies with American ones for Pacific lines. It argues subsidies funded Pacific road construction, questions subsidy amounts for cross continent routes to Seattle and San Francisco, and asks why larger subsidies don’t yield cheaper freight today.
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THE
Yorkville Enquirer
Pelzer
China
Canada
Seattle
San Francisco
Enquirer
Pacific
News and Courier
American Freight Costs Lags as Foreign Lines Benefit
Consul Goodnow reports that in 1900 only 1 percent of Chinese foreign trade shipping was American and 13,707 vessels entered Chinese ports. He notes that foreign lines are subsidized or receive mail contracts, while U.S. lines receive no subsidies and pay higher freight on mail.
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State Department
Goodnow
Shanghai
China
Nord Deutcher Lloyd
Messageries Maritimes
Pacific and Oriental and
Canadian Pacific
Toyo Kisen Kaisha
San Francisco
Seattle
United States
Southern Democratic policy and the electoral college
The Augusta Herald argues the South acts as the Democratic party’s strongest voting block but is marginalized by outside influence from the East and West. The piece urges the Southern Democratic race to demand a national, representative policy, claiming the region’s votes alone could shape the nation.
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South
Augusta Herald
North
West
Rock Hill Votes Not Held On Waterworks Bond Issue
Rock Hill officials withdraw petition signatures stalling a bond election on buying the waterworks and electric light plant. Attorney W B Wilson says corporations are freeholders. ordinance may drop the matter. Local society notes include cotton growers meeting, Woman's Building exhibit selections, and school staff appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Hill
W. B. Wilson
Catawba Township
Mt. Holly
Lessille
Wilburn
California
H. B. Buist
York
B. M. Fewell
W. L. Roddey
Yorkville
Lessie Witherspoon
Joe Alston
Fort Mill
J. H. Thornwell
McConnellsville
Edna Love
Clover
L. M. Smith
Ebenezer
J. H. Miller
Baptist Church
W. E. Thayer
Mark
Lillian Stevens
J. H. W. Stevens
Winthrop
Ella McDaniel
Bennettsville
Winthrop Music Department
Local court victory and community notices in Mecklenburg area
W B Wilson won a Tennessee suit defending a will dispute over Mrs Jane B George's estate valued around 20000 in bonds. The subsequent nine day retrial upheld the last will and sentions to divide the estate among McElwee and Erwin heirs with one 1000 legacy. A Ca tawba Rifles reorganization draws signups as 2nd Lt E R Tompkins is assigned to cavalry with Philippines service ahead. Heavy rain causes culvert and drain damage, floods farms, and dampens prospects in Harmony and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Wilson
Tennessee
Herald
Somerville
Tenn
J. Louis McElwee
T. Frew
Wilson
Jonathan N. McElwee
John Harvey McElwee
John H. McElwee
Statesville
Lizzie Riley
Emiline Erwin
Mecklenburg County
N. C
H. M. Dunlap
James Beckham
E. Ross Tompkins
U. S. Army
Philippines
San Francisco
Harmony
Carnegie funds library in Macon Georgia
Andrew Carnegie contributes 20000 dollars to establish a public library in Macon Georgia. The grant aims to advance education and literacy in the city and will support library construction and operations.
Bond Coupon Suit Results In Township Verdict
Judge Simonton allowed a verdict for the defendant in Walter M. Gorman v Broad River Township York County. The case centers on coupons clipped from bonds issued to aid a Charleston Cincinnati Chicago railroad project. An Oct 17 1883 vote approved a $24000 subscription. The state supreme court previously ruled the bonds invalid, affecting coupon validity, and the U S circuit court followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simonton
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court
United States Circuit Court
Great Fire at Beattie Building Ravages Greenville
A devastating blaze struck Greenville just after midnight Tuesday, consuming the three story Beattie building at Main and Washington and three adjacent shops. Businesses including Smith Bristow clothing Avery Patten groceries Hales jewelry Deals bakery Burns jewelry Reynolds Earle drug store Payne beer and Baumann restaurant were destroyed. Fire began in Deals bakery with delayed alarm due to a misread smoke and low water pressure hindered efforts.
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Greenville
Beattie
Main
Washington Streets
Smith & Bristow
Avery & Patten
W. R. Hales
J. S
J. F. Burns & Bros
Reynolds & Earle
J. E. Payne
Bert Baumann
Local notices from York area merchants and services
York Drug Store points to where to buy a non dried cigar. Riddle & Carroll inform farmers of 100 bushels of cow peas for sowing. Yorkville Buggy Co. advertises repair shop and sales of wagons and farm items. I. W. Johnson promotes fresh crackers and pure apple vinegar. Loan and Savings Bank urges saving habits. J. Q. Wray discusses fashionable neckwear and new stock. J. J. Keller & Co. offer screen doors and hardware. W. O. Rawls sells good oil for machinery and water fittings. H. C. Strauss & Co. advise comfortable dressing at low cost. Sam M. Grist offers fire insurance protections. J. A. Ware explains Piedmont springs and guest access July 11. W. Brown Wylie gives notice to creditors of Morrow Mills and D. J. Glenn Sr deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Drug Store
Riddle & Carroll
Yorkville Buggy Co
I. W. Johnson
Loan and Savings Bank
J. Q. Wray
J. J. Keller & Co
W. O. Rawls
H. C. Strauss & Co
Sam M. Grist
J. A. Ware
Piedmont Springs
W. Brown Wylie
C. C. C. Pls
Morrow Mills
D. J. Glenn, Sr
Cotton Crops Declined by Labor Shortage in Local Section
The cotton situation is serious across the area as farmers abandon acreage due to a lack of labor. Reports note 25 acres tossed and 75 acres plowed for peas or corn as workers remain scarce and daily wages rise. Some owners hold out hope for enough hands to harvest.
Care Of Wheat Says Bethany Farmer At Yorkville
John M. Thomasson of Bethany, an experienced wheat raiser, advised readers that wheat should not be threshed soon after cutting. He says grain cures best in the field, needing at least three weeks to avoid spoilage. He notes California practices differ, but warns against premature threshing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Thomasson
Bethany
Thomasson
Yorkville
California
Yorkville community notes explore exams and projects
The town reports an end of term teacher eligibility test with 46 applicants split as 16 whites and 30 colored at the courthouse. Local discussion on building an elevator arises as wheat production grows. A two story residence is being built by Mrs. G E Thomas near town. Yorkville ladies form a cemetery improvement association led by Rose J Lindsay with J K Alston and G H O Leary as officers. The King’s Mountain Military Academy releases its 1901 1902 catalogue. the next session starts September 4 with a new, experienced staff.
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Court House
M. C. Willis
Yorkville
G. E. Thomas
H. F. Adickes
Rose J. Lindsay
J. K. Alston
G. H. O'Leary
King’s Mountain Military Academy
York County Cotton Growers' Protective committee named
The Enquirer republishes the committee men appointed at the Yorkville meeting on the first Monday in May to perfect township organization. Committees list chairmen first for Bethel, Bethesda, Broad River, Bullock's Creek, Catawba, Ebenezer, Fort Mill, King’s Mountain and York districts with names such as D G Stanton J W Jackson T W Campbell W B Love and others. A meeting resolution states these committees are expected to organize the respective townships.
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Enquirer
Yorkville
York County Cotton Growers’ Protective Association
Bethel
D. G. Stanton
J. W. Jackson
J. B. Ford
Perry Ferguson
T. W. Campbell
Bethesda
W. B. Love
P. E. Moore
John H. Steele
J. L. Starr
Adger Huey
Broad River
R. W. Whitesides
J. P. Hambright
R. M. Whitesides
J. A. Brown
W. S. Wilkerson
Bullock's Creek
T. A. Gwin
W. T. M. Beard
Agur Bankhead
J. C. Blair
R. M. Carroll
John M. Williford
Brantley Rawls
W. «. Crook
Julius Freidheim
A. H. White
Ebenezer
J. A. Shurley
J. A. McFadden
Henry Massey
T. M. Carothers
W. J. Miller
Fort Mill
W. H. Windle
H. Epps
B. M. Faris
J. R
Township Delegates Sought for July County Convention
Organizers call for at least five delegates from each township to meet before the first Monday in July. The county convention will select delegates for the Southern States general convention in Atlanta on August 31.
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Ganize
Yorkville
Atlanta
Shredding corn stalks boosts roughage value for cattle
Mr. D. M. Hall, with about three years of shredding experience vs. 40 years with the old method, says shredding yields roughly twice as much roughness per acre and is nearly as valuable pound for pound. He notes stover feeds cattle better than cotton seed hulls and values proper timing and shocking in harvesting.
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D. M. Hall
Hall
Stover
Yorkville People and Visitors Note Summer Season
A long list of residents and guests in Yorkville and surrounding towns is recorded. J D Bozeman tenders street arc lights, Louise Lowry and others visit relatives, and many travelers including W B Stroup Chester and Tom Thomasson of Lancaster are noted. Several students and teachers depart for schools, and local ailments and events such as appendicitis for Fred Westerlund and baby show prizes are mentioned.
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J. D. Bozeman
Bessie McConnell
Relaives
Chester
D. E. Finley
Affney
W. B. Stroup
Clover
Orkville
Louise Lowry
Bethesda Township
Lilly Parish
Cooper-Limestone Institute
Gaffney
Massie Ashe
Marion Har Shaw
Guthriesville
Rock Hill
Jas. B. Kennedy
Erskine Reparatory School
Spartanburg
Toad Smith
Chester County
J. M. Ferguson
Tom Thomasson
Bedford Telephone Exchange
Lancaster
Ethel and
Eva Ross
Ella Cody
Crowell
Bivens
Albemarne
N. C
Isses
Annie Steele
Ella Neely
Normal School
Louis Sherfesee
Charleston
Yorkville
R. J. Latta
Civil Engineerng Corps
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
J. A. Tate
R. A. Dobson
M. L. Thomasson
Edna McLure
Bessie Moore
Morganton
B. N. Moore
Quay McElwee
Mobile
Ala
A. McElwee
Knox Williams
Miss Colvin
deLoach
East Liberty Street
Thomas J. Bell
Savannah
Bell
Else Sadie
Sidneyobinson
Edgmoor
Bob Wylie
New York
Fennell
Mary and Maud Gardner
Hickory
Columbia
W. P. Hobbs
Edw. D. Hobbs
Child
Tampa
Fla
Marie Carroll
Presbyterian College For Women
Blairsville
Claude Inman
Fred Westerlund
J. W. Westerlund
Tuesay
Clyde
W. R. Simpson
Jean Roddey
J. A. Black
Nellie Hobbs
San Antonio
Texas
Hobbs
Wallace Smith
Piedmont Springs
Prof
Thomson
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Emporia
Morse
Board of Health
Hester
New Orleans Cotton Exchange
Washington
Merriam
Census Bureau
Memphis Bureau
S. É
Andrew Carnegie
Macon
Treasury Department
Florida
Martin
Virginia
Pingree
Michigan
London
Washington and Lee
Washington and Lee University
Lexington
Alabama
United States Senate
Czarina
Russia
Capt
Gridley
Manila
Brumby
McKinley
James G. Blaine
A. Clark, Jr
Butte, Mont
Mabel Foster
Clark
Broad River Township
Local Affairs
Jrhe Cotton Growers
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