Crop Prospects and Wheat Conditions Report
The April crop bulletin records winter wheat at 77.1 against 81.2 last year, with rye at 63.7. States show varied conditions due to drought and late seeding. California erred high with rains, while most Atlantic and central states fared better. The report notes hog cholera damage in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, and Illinois, and mentions general snow cover with severe cold and winds. Secretary Morton declines to discuss interpretations, stating the crop report is an honest effort to approximate truth.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Ohio
Michigan
Indiana
Illinois
Missouri
Kansas
New York
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Virginia
Tennessee
Texas
Pacific
California
Mississippi Valley
Atlantic
Rto
Diana
Morton
Esident Hamill
Chicago Board of Trade
Senate Debates Labor Rights After Court Decisions
In Wasaineton April 11 the Senate debated effects of Taft Hicks and Speer rulings on railroad employees. Senators Gorman Voorhees pressed warnings of servile status, while Mr. Platt disagreed. Hoar sought to investigate Roach and Power. action on executive matters and adjournment followed.
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Wasnixoroy
Taft
Hicks
Ohio
Speer
Georgia
Senate
Committee On Interstate Commerce
Gorman
Maryland
Voorhees
Indiana
Platt
Rep
Conn
Hoar
Mass
Koar
Roach
North Dakota
Power
Montana
Chandler
Supreme Court Lets U S Land Case Stand
The United States appeals from Colorado circuit judgment over about 200000 acres patented to the Union Pacific Railroad. The Supreme Court holds the lower court's ruling correct and that the railroad is entitled to the land. Other items note temporary clerk appointment in land office, dismissal risks for interior clerks, and various brief political and local incidents.
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United States
Supreme Court
Circuit
Colorado
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Supreme Court of the United States
Washington
Richard C Lewis
Wisconsin
General Land Office
Collins
Lamoreaux
Strike ends at fair grounds after two year dispute
The two year dispute over hiring non union workers at the World’s Fair grounds ended with an accord between the exposition company and the building trades council. An agreement was signed by the executive committee, but 2,000 contractors must still sign for workers to return. The strike loss totaled one day’s work and 24 hours taken to complete the project.
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Croco
Council of Administration
Building Trades’ Council
Exposition Company
Worke Burnham
Russell
Building Trades Council
Building Trades
George W. Massey
Higginbotham
Burnham
Woodlawn Park
Illinois Central
Chicago
Metropolitan National Bank
Carson, Pirle, Scott & Co
ABP
Noble, Clark
J. F. Somes
Mer
J. W. Woodard
Wheat market and weather push grain prices volatile
Reports from Chicago and Atlantic on April 11 1893 1898 describe a brisk wheat market with July futures near 77 and May around 85 while conditions lag behind 1885. May and June crop prospects weigh on values as hog and corn trading show weakness and cash receipts rise. parallels drawn to past recessions and potential improvements if supply tightens.
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Logan & Co
Duncan Hollinger& Co
Atlantic
Towa
Abe Tone
Changs of Postmasters and Local Notices
The article records a historic day in Atlantic postal affairs with retiring postmaster Everett praised and Charles Chase new postmaster tipped for a strong democratic role. It notes reemployment of Prof. G. W. Sampson in city schools and clues about a missing person case involving Miss Goudy and a Grey. Also covers a marriage in Atlantic and a notable new cottage by George Carter.
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Atlantic Post Office
CIA Everitt
Charlie” Everitt
Omaha
Isue Guudy
Grey
Miss Goudy
Wiota
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Carlisle
Wasa Hineton
Fuller
Supreme Court of the United
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Hisneton
Mason
Treasury Department
Hoke Smith
Interior Department
Department
Wis
Wasuinaron
Herman Var Vansenden
Paducah, Ky
Standard
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Amnebus
Congressma?ne
Jeremias O'Rourke
Newark
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Treasury
W. J. Edbrooke
Smith
Cherokee Council
Thomas Bassett
Mintaville
South Vineland
Mr. Bassett
James P. Trynor
Bassett
Trynor
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Colo
Tyrone
John Humeon
Santa Fe
Mackay
San Francisco
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John W
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Palace Hotel
New Yor
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Grand Central Depot
Board of Education
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William Ingraham Kip
Grace Church
Lairel Hill
Paris
Lorient Sundy
Toprixa
Emport
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Hadcarriers
Indianapolis
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J. E. Matthews
Rock Island
Brotherhood
Atlantic and Pacific Railroad
T. C. Rawaon
Judd
Provo
Utah
Ill
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Sylvester Smith
Levering Bros
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Wiota, Lowa
Mosher
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Rock Island Crossing
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Charles I. Chase
Chase
G. W. Sampson
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W. P. Cristy
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J. C. Vetzer & Co
Park House
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George Carter
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