Cattle Supply Drops After New Chicago Beef Rule
Chicago commission men report cattle supply fell sharply after the beef trust applied a post mortem rule on cow stock. Shippers were warned to hold back cows and heifers, causing prices to rise and a deadlock with packers who refused old terms. Washington reportedly warned any expansion of the rule would trigger a government inspection withdrawal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicaga Beef Trust
Saale
Co-operative
The
Livestock Exchange
Washington
Officials put to death in Wongkong uprising in China
A rebellion erupts in Wongkong, Uning district, Chuchu prefecture, with all civic and military officials assassinated and their banners burned. Local revolutionists, aided by nearby natives, attack officials while the populace remains passive. Swatow guards march toward the scene as police curb excesses and bankers organize coast patrols to deter pirate attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wongkong
China
Uning
Chuchu
Wongkongs
Swatowims
To Cut Railway Forces Endangers Thousands of Jobs
The Chicago Record-Herald reports that railroads plan heavy payroll cuts by early June. An estimated 30,000 to 100,000 workers may lose jobs as roads issue strict economy orders and halt new work due to money shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Record-Herald
Slayers of Priest Searched by Police in Chicago Armenian District
Cant O'Brien of the Chicago detective bureau received a request from Joseph McCafferty of the New York detective bureau to locate BE Ermoylan aged 23 Paul Sarkiottian aged 24 and John Marraelan who are suspected in the murder of Armenian priest Father Horan Kasper whose mutilated body was found in a trunk Sunday in a New York tenement. The Armenian sections were thoroughly searched for the men but they were not found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cant. O’brien
New York
Postmasters Granted Leave for National Association Meeting
Acting corps of postmasters across the United States, including second and third class postmasters, are authorized leave of absence not to exceed fifteen days to attend the National Association of Postmasters annual meeting in Washington, D C, starting October 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tor Pyaster
Corpnanes General
Tgitens Eock
United States
National Association of Postmase Tere
Washington, D. C
Sioux City Live Stock Market Brief Report
Sioux City market notes show Sioux Thy Nive stock activity with Tow Kelves trading at 86.06 and Pip hugs BG.0 amid cautious trading as buyers monitor price movements and market tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Mire by Mextue supplies and hardware unit tested in Mexico
A report notes a large hydraulic and machinery supply unit, originating from Fogarty and Dickinson, San Luis Potosi, Mexico, claimed to be tested by a Dr. Fuss. The figure cited is about 504,004 dollars, with reference to a 500,000 Mire unit and northern Mexican sealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fogarty & Dickin- Bei
San Luis Potosi
Mexico
Reepest
Northeen
Mexiuo
Dre
K Fuss
AiO By Live Wire, John Vor in Chalosbiepar incident
A disrupted scene involved a live wire over a railway area affecting a day game. The report notes a fatal outcome connected to the wire and mentions Josten in relation to the incident. Further details are unclear due to damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aio
John Vor
Auf
Mrs McKinley Dies After Prolonged Illness in Canton
Mrs William McKinley widow of the late president died at her Canton home Sunday afternoon after years of invalidism. She suffered a paralytic stroke and lived only a short time past the shock to her family and friends. Secretaries Cortelyou and Portman and Justice Day were among those present at the McKinley residence when death came. The secretary announced her passing to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McKinley
Inter Persident
Canton
O'wreek
Death in auto wreck near Pasadena claims Walter Foster
Walter Foster of Minneapolis was killed when a heavy touring car collided with the Santa Fe Limited engine near Lamand park four miles east of Pasadena. His companion Miss Genevieve Hart was unconscious and badly hurt while chauffeur Carl Wold suffered severe injuries. Foster died at Pasadena hospital after midnight. Hart is a Los Angeles resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Walter Foster
Minneapolis
Alexandria
Genevieve Hart
Carl Wold
Pasadena
Lamanad Park
Pasadéna
Foster
Monrovia
Sanna Fe Crossing
Wold
Delay at Boise as Haywood trial stalls for jurors
The Boise murder trial of William Haywood faces another delay as testimony cannot begin yet. Twelve jurors remain for a second special venue, with one more drawn but not yet examined. A vacancy and four peremptory challenges loom, leaving only seven final jurors chosen after over two weeks of proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Haywood
Boise
Idaho
Federaton
Steunenberg
Three Boys Die on Bridge Over Blue River
A Cincinnati railroad bridge crash east of Mon Distown Indinjury claimed three youths Frank St John Orville Bab and Joseph Fair eand all 16 17 and 18 from Indianapolis They sat on the bridge to view the stream when passenger train No 87 struck them Their bodies were mangled and later taken to Indianapolis The youths had been fishing at Blue River park Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tads
Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton
Blue River
Mondistown
Ind
Frank St. John
Orville Bab
Joseph Faireand
Indianapolis
Blue River Park
Chamberlain Plans Unclear on Retirement Date
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss Austin Chamberlain and Joseph Chamberlain with references to wealth, a possible retirement, and uncertain future plans. Political figures are mentioned amid garbled phrases.
Egan Accepts Minister Post to Denmark
Dr Maurice F Egan, a Catholic University of Washington faculty member, has accepted the ministerial post offered by President Roosevelt to Denmark. He departs soon to assume duties as envoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epon
Denmark
Maurice F. Egan
Roonevelt
Egan
Catholic University
Washington
Prominent Lawyer Drops Dead in Kansas City
Wilton C. Perry a prominent attorney and business man of Kansas City Missouri died suddenly of heart failure on Sunday aged 68 years He was twice United States attorney for Kansas under President Cleveland and had a notable legal career in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton C. Perry
Kansas City
Mr. Perry
United States
Kanas
Cleveland
Moroccan raids pillage villages as cavalry slay twenty five
From Pabriz reports recount regular cavalry under Reo aur Khans plundering more villages and killing twenty five people in the region. The attack adds to a cycle of violence and displacement affecting local communities.
Pullman Sleeping Car Rates Targeted by Railway Board
The Railway Board and Pullman Company face action before the Interstate Commerce Commission to cut sleeping car fares. George S. Loftus of St Paul files three complaints, arguing the charge from St Paul to Superior is 1.00 per berth, with lower berths more desirable and should cost more or less accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loftus
St. Paul
Minn
Pullman Company
Missouri oil combine report seeks ouster of firms
Judge Anthony, appointed by Missouri Supreme Court, filed findings in the Hadley vs Standard Oil, Waters-Pierce, and Republic Oil suit. He reports a conspiracy to fix petroleum prices and restrain competition, and recommends revoking charters and ousting the firms from Missouri. The analysis covers the 1901 agreement and ongoing conduct through the filing of the suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Anthony
Eupreme Court of Missouri
Hadley
Standard Oil Company
Winters- Pierce Oil Company
Republic Oil Company
Priday
Indings
Supreme Court
Standard
Waters-Pierce
Republic Oil Companies
Desters
Chinese Onboard Riot At Guaymas Port Defies Quarantine
A Guaymas dispatch reports 1200 Chinese aboard the Maori King attempted to disembark despite Mexican quarantine. Chinese laborers, joined by 300 Russians bound for a railway project, seized launches and climbed ashore before the gunboat Democrata intervened and the ship returned to quarantine. The incident recalls a prior riot by the same Chinese contingent during a Pacific crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guaymas
Mexico
Democrata
Mabatlan
Pert
Pacific
Strike Riot in Buenos Ayres Heavily Attacks Factory
Several hundred strikers in Buenos Ayres attacked a refrigerated and meat packing factory where they worked on Saturday night. Soldiers and police repulsed the mob after a fight that left four dead and many wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Ayres
Warrants Issued for Scrugham and Stirrup on Forgery Charges
On the application of Assistant District Attorney Smyth, warrants were issued to arrest Gev. R. Scrughamn, magistrate of New York, manager of the international policyholders committee, and his associate Chas Stirrup on forgery charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gev. R. Scrughamn
Magistrate House
New York
Smyth
Geo. R. Scrugham
International Policyholders’ Committee
Scrugham
Chas, Stirrup
Heat claims two in St Louis as sunstroke hits
Hilked by heat in St Louis, John Tselkovaky of St Pouls died from sunstroke Friday and John Mna con was overcome and taken to the hose pital. The temperature registered 101 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
John Tselkovaky
St. Pouls
John Mnacon
Strike Called by International Machinists Leader on Erie Railroad
International Association of Machinists President Yer N O Connell called out about 3000 machinists in a Friday labor action on the Erie railroad. The nationwide move aimed to pressure wage and workplace issues as union leadership urged members to stay out on the job.
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Yer - N
Western League Schedule at Sioux City In
Western League baseball schedule lists games to be played at Sioux City Iowa. The slate includes Denver Pueblo and dates appearing as June 1 2 3 4 6 9 10 12 and other nearby matchups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Pollowins
Tancoin
Sodune
Denver
Pueblo
Pwister In Oldnahoma Destroys Contact For Miles
A Friday tornado swept Snyder Oklahoma and nearby areas causing property damage and cutting telephone lines leaving residents without outside contact for hours. Severe weather disrupted daily life as emergency crews assessed damaged homes and roads while Prairieland officials urged caution and prepared aid.
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A 'Pwister
Oldnahoma
Snyder
Okla
Lionerty
Phere
McKinley era figure Dena Hugh Quigley dies in Cleveland
Obituary item notes the death of Dena Hugh Quigley, once in business with President McKinley, in Cleveland. The fragmentary notice places the event around a Friday, with limited details provided on date and circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKnley
Dena
Hugh
Quigley
Mckinley
Cleveland
Wrilay
Perry Case of Miss Van Gilder Captures Iowa
The News of Iowa reports Miss Prudence Van Gilder a 20 year old Perry music teacher who fell ill at a Perry branch mission. She speaks in deaf mute signs during trance claiming transports to heaven while physicians deem her condition mental not physical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss van Gilder
Perry
Prudence van Gilder
Heaven
Ladd
Supreme
Hell
Robbed Railroad Company at Creston Larceny Case
J W Stanbridge Burlington detective and a constable raided Creston premises of Ed Ashenfelter and G H Gard and seized nearly a dray load of railroad tools, switches, locks, rubber matting and lanterns. Both men pleaded guilty to petty larceny and fined. Gard is wealthy with city properties. Ashenfelter is a railroad employee. Evidence suggests others involved and more arrests may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston
J. W. Stanbridge
Burlington Railroad
Ed Ashenfelter
G. H. Gard
Gard
Ashenfelter
Prophet of Calamity at Des Moines Hearing
Burlington agent W B Hamblin warned state railway commissioners that anti railroad propaganda would spark a calamitous reaction. He forecast half of railroads bankrupt within five years a Democratic controlled Congress a free trade program and a Bryan presidency predicting the worst panic in U S history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Des Moines
W. B. Hamblin
Burlington System
Bryan
Pastor Ousted By His Flock At Dubuque Riot
A clash at a German Lutheran meeting in Dubuque over removing Pastor Luz sparked a riot. Police were called but proved ineffective as the congregation voted down Rev. Casselman’s plan and Luz moved to adjourn, leading to a riot during which Luz narrowly escaped mobbing. A new chairman was elected and a resolution declaring the pulpit vacant was carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Luz
Casselman
Charles City
Pastor Luz
Lincoln presents Harlan home to Iowa Wesleyan University
Mrs. Robert Lincoln announced Thursday the gift of the former Harton home in Mt. Pleasant to Iowa Wesleyan University as a president's house. Senator James Harlan, Lincoln cabinet member and patron of the university, influenced the gift as part of the Bellator plan to aid the college. A separate notice reports a baby burning incident in Mamou City when a child toppled onto a hot stove, resulting in serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert T. Lincoln
Robert ‘F. Lincoln
Abraham Toincaln
Iowa Wesleyan
Mt. Pleasant
James Harlan
Lincoln
Harlan
Lincaln
Des Moines Printer Hughes Dies After Self-inflicted Bullet
Thomas D. Hughes of Des Moines, a printer and former local union delegate, shot himself in his room after recent troubles and two weeks off duty. He had just been acquitted previously on a self defense plea. He leaves a wife and three small children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinter
Collinus
Register Aid
Qedter
Thomas D. Hughes
Des Motch
Haly
Hughes
Salt Lake City
Long-Hashed Romance Ends In Musketeer Wedding
John T. Kinsey of Easton Pennsylvania, an ally of Andrew Carnagy, wed Mary Richman widow of Judge and poet D C Richman in Muscatine on Wednesday. The bride is 78 and the groom 87, longtime sweethearts who rekindled a youthful affection after past losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Kinsey
Easton
Mrs. Richman
New Telephone Merger Joins Iowa Firms Under Mutual
The Mutual Telephone company filed articles of incorporation absorbing five firms in a major Iowa deal. Capital stock rises from 50 080 to 1 600 000. Absorbed companies are Hawkeye Telephone Perry Boone Telephone Boone Jasper County Calfax Iowa Southern Des Moines Knoxville Electric Knoxville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eve Towa Systems
Murtual Company
Iowa
Mutual Telephone Company
Hawkeye Telephone Company
Perry
Boone Telephone Company
Boone
Jasper County Telephone Company
Calfax
Iowa Southern Telephone Company
Farmer Ends Life at Home Near Corydon
Charles Ott, a 54 year old farmer living two miles north of Chambra, died Thursday from a self inflicted gunshot wound. He had returned from inspecting his farm, complained of ill health and retired to a bedroom where he shot himself with a .22 rifle. His children heard the report and found him dead. despondency over ill health is listed as the cause. His wife had died some time ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ot
Corydon
Chas. Ott
Chambra
Kimeel
bin Farm
Iowa Rate Nearing Amid Joint Rate Hearing
Iowa rate dispute hearings opened in Des Moines with state railroad commissioners presiding over the establishment of joint rates. Shippers and railroads arrived late, delaying the start as each side prepared and the railroad representatives waited for the shippers to present their demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
House
Des Marnen
Minister Guilty of Improper Use in Extortion Case
A federal court jury found Rev John F H Swift of Winterset guilty of using a church position to extort money. The second trial followed an earlier hung jury after thirty hours of deliberation, amid sensational accusations involving banker Cornell of Winterset and Miss Isife Turmer, both members of Swift’s church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malta
John FH. Swift
Winterset
Banker Cornell
Isife Turmer
Swift
May Festival at Newell Methodist Church Opens Season
The Ladies Ald society of Newell Methodist Church closed a May festival featuring a breakfast, lectures, a home talent program, a musical recital, and a seating event on May 14. The event drew attendees from the community and showcased local talent and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newell
Newell Methodist Wolkeopal Church
Minette Baw Taqior aw The Aefwidants Ge the Infune dian Pees
Fragmentary text describes an 1882 event with references to a preliminary day and a reform era, but the readable portions are garbled. Key names and concrete details are unclear, offering only scattered phrases about a public or political matter without coherent context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cra
Fragmented Historic Dates From War to Vaccination
A garbled timeline lists events from 1204 to 1902 including battles, monarchs, explorations, and political acts such as Napoleon proclaimed emperor, Jenner's vaccination, Lewis and Clark expedition, Queen Victoria’s medals, Lincoln’s nomination, and other world events. Entities include Napoleon Bonaparte, Jenner, Lewis and Clark, Queen Victoria, Abraham Lincoln, and King Alfonso XIII.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snglieh Twrond’ Detérioue
Aves
Yorkiste Victorioug
Fexhom
Lewis Nii
Rivolta
Frankenhausen
Henry IV
France
Louis XI
Montréal
John
N. B
Loyislais
Lord Cornwallis
Tippoo Salle
Paris
Jenner
Lewis and Clarke
Missouri River
Napoleon Bonaparte
Anholt
Albuern
Caroline Murat
Slaters
Naples
John M. Niles
Connecticut
Keene Pontimuater
Rock
Capa Diamond
Quebuy
Wiesoa
Innebruek
Toronto
Queen Victoria
Chicago
Abraham Lincoln
Tisnombat Hamil
Adelina Patti
London
Pere Marquette
Michilimackinac
Mississippi
Jonis Biel
Canada
Britain
Burmah
India
Sioux City
Iowa
Kalnoky
Austria-Hungary
Turkey
Greece
Chester
Edward Everett Hale
South Congregational Church
Boston
Gen. Buller
Dundee
South Africa
Alfonso XIII
Madrid
Forest Dextedetton and Timber Famine Warned
A forest service bulletin warns that per capita wood use far exceeds sustainable U S growth and shows Europe and the nation consume over three times what US forests produce yearly. Timber famine looms as population rises and northeastern and southern states push toward maximum production. Washington leads in timber cuts while much of total area remains government owned. The piece also critiques views on race relations in the New South with observations on social hierarchies and employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Service of the Agricultural' Department
Europe
United States
Washington
Bourke Iron the Wires and Local Estate Disputes
A garbled notice from Newark Missouri outlines estate matters involving John Hoole of Tron county and Vom Clay of Roone county with a stay until January 27, while references to Mrs Mary Baker and a probate accounting appear amid fragmented legal language. The text also mentions murder charges and counsel actions, indicating a contentious probate proceeding and unresolved claims.
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Bourke
Nather Carter
J. RR. Carter
Newark
Olde
Gay. Wolk
John
Anileck Hoole
Tron County
Vom Clay
Roone County
Missouri
Mary Baker
Conca
Davnty
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Toe Chamberlain
Alapateh
Rkaphael
Joseph Charberlain
Austin Chamber
Jain
Haglapa
Pullacan
Western League Baseball
the News of Iowa
Robbed Railroad Company
FLOCK
Gee Eldar
Mamnou Gity
Hunker Bartow
Adelbert
Bartay
M. Sprague
Biain
BigWiand
Paya Terry Wis Hiner
Mavry
MUL Diek News
Mirs
Fainney Hamilton
Jwhikh
Elstera
Wiepoverad EL
Necro
Tay Stannard Taker
Baluz
Hue
Howe
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