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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1902
Page
6
Des Moines dispatch describes the Iowa Republican state convention at the new auditorium, touting a platform favoring flexible tariff revisions tied to changing conditions, support for Roosevelt, and protectionist ideals. The event featured Senators Allison and Dolliver, and a largely ceremonial afternoon with no nominating speeches.
The Iowa Republican platform praises national prosperity and labor demand, mourns McKinley’s assassination, and pledges loyalty to Theodore Roosevelt. It supports reciprocity with Cuba, Philippine policy, civil governance in the Philippines, and civil government funding. It endorses tariff adjustments, anti monopoly measures, and opposition to racially discriminatory legislation, while lauding Gov. A B Cumming's leadership.
A fragmented passage outlines a rural play dubbed A canyag with a farmer wife, a town man in a clean shirt, and a cow and dog among props. It mixes lines about costumes and stage business with a Portland Oregonian aside mocking Mrs Scadds wealth and a quip about a poet husband and his past.
A fragmented list describes fabrics such as Peau de Chine leather fluted effects and Pino silk Ohness crepe, Liberty sheer changes, Satin de Chine heavy satins, Satin Foulard twill, Shantung and Moire Louisine watered weaves, Chambrey gauze cobweb textures, Yaifotn fine weaves, and Molro Velon a heavy watered mix resembling velvet.
The article details estimated crop values across Minnesota North Dakota and South Dakota during a year of harsh weather. Wheat oats flax and corn yields are discussed with figures, noting a total farm value around 800 million including other crops and livestock. Heavy rains hail and wind reduced some outputs while new lands and flax boost overall prospects.
A weather bureau crop report notes highly favorable temperature conditions overall with drought severe from Virginia to Texas and Missouri valley. Corn prospects improve in Kansas Nebraska Indiana Missouri Iowa while drought hurts parts of Missouri Illinois and the southeast. Texas shows heavy rains aiding growth but boll weevil damage noted. Hay and wheat harvests vary with regions lagging or progressing, and tobacco in some states suffers from drought.
Abraham M. Rothschild, wealthy former president of A M Rothschild & Co, shot himself in his Chicago home Monday. Overwork and illness left him fragile after retiring from business last May. friends suspect temporary insanity. Once the thirteenth child from a Black Forest family, he built a vast fortune estimated at $1,000,000.
Madrid correspondents report King Alfonso XIII of Spain acting with erratic, abusive conduct toward his Queen mother and ministers. The young monarch’s outbursts, disdain for military precedent, and violence toward servants unsettle the court, while advisers urge restraint amid a politically unsettled palace.
Correspondents note continued favorable progress for corn and a banner yield ahead. Winter wheat grades are low yet yield is good. Nebraska spring wheat being cut with favorable conditions. Southwest cotton prospects are large. Atlantic coast states need rain in parts of Georgia and Alabama. Tay harvest delayed by wet weather. Oats imply a large yield. Central New York reports blight and rot in early potatoes but good overall yield. Tobacco in Lynchburg area free from pests though progress slow. New York State expects average yields. Apples poor and New York State seed crops progress uneven. Tobacco smoke may help prevent disease. Dr. Damon reports tobacco smoke slows certain bacilli but not typhoid or tetanus. Pens and pencils manufacture shows $3.67 million invested. total product value over $4.22 million with wages near $1.19 million. Joseph L. Baker, 45, of Centra ity, killed by a falling rack in a coal mine at Centailla.
Increased steamship service between New York and South African ports bi weekly as trade with South Africa rises after the war. Demand grows for American lumber building materials grain and agricultural implements. Postmaster Cornelius Van Cott resigns from Equitable National Bank position due to business pressures. In Pittsburg a blast furnace accident leaves Master Mechanic Martin Harril and two pipefitters Michael Mustin and Michael Beckswith unconscious on the platform after a break repair.
New York reports a strengthening trade mood with rising railway earnings and resilient commodity markets. Weather and harvest forecasts mix optimism and risk as grain prospects hinge on late season conditions. corn and oats show price oscillations while cereal demand remains robust.
The report lists cattle hogs and sheep prices by city including Chicago Indianapolis St. Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Toledo New York Buffalo and Gates planning a merger of all railroads between the lakes and the South. Prices cover wheat corn oats rye butter eggs and hay with various No. 2 grades and shipping figures.
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