Lane Replies to Hill on Railroad Credit Policy
Interstate Commerce Commissioner Franklin K. Lane rejects Hill's critique of railroads blaming a bleak outlook. Lane notes rising revenues per mile, no industrial panic, and predicts a car shortage by next October. He argues for upholding railroad credit amid ongoing Congressional sessions and elections.
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Washington
Franklin K. Lane
Interstate Commerce Commissioner
James J. Hill
New York Inter
Congress
United States
Taft Boom Led By Roosevelt Backing In 1904
The Roosevelt administration signals strong support for Secretary of War William Howard Taft as his timing and record draw broad Republican backing for the 1904 presidential nomination. Taft’s diplomacy in the Philippines and leadership in the Panama project bolster a campaign built on trust and proven policy. The president’s public endorsement reinforces a nationwide spontaneous movement rather than a top-down selection.
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White House
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Roosevelt
Republican Party
Taft
William Howard Taft
Philippines
Panama
Cuba
War Department
Washington
Hardihood
Bubb
Secretary of War
Chicago
Panama Canal
Mr. Taft
Manila
Republic
Nelson Attell Fight Ends In Fifteen Round Draw
In San Francisco Abe Attell and Battling Nelson fought to a fifteen round draw with bloodied faces. Attell led early on but Nelson pressed the pace, turning the fight in the ninth and delivering tougher body blows. Both were unhappy with the verdict as the bout ended with a furious exchange and no clear decision.
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San Francisco
Abe Attell
America
Nelson
Chicago
Attell
Jie
Baltimore Shooting Near Theaters Sparks Political Talk
In Baltimore on April 1 James M. Mahon was shot and seriously wounded by William F. Harig a longtime figure in local politics. Mahon a brother of John J. Mahon seen by many as a potential successor to the late J. Freeman Rasin. Harig says the shooting was in self defense and occurred within steps of popular theaters causing great excitement.
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Baltimore
James M. Mahon
William F. Harig
Mahon
John J. Mahon
J. Freeman Rasin
Harig
Karig
Market Quotations Minneapolis Wheat
Minneapolis Wheat notes show May at 1.025 dollars per bushel and July at 1.00 dollars. On track prices list No 1 hard at 1.05 1 5 cents No 1 Northern at 1.03 No 2 Northern at 1.61 and No 3 Northern at 0.94 to 0.98 dollars.
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Minneapolis
Wheat and Flax Futures Prices Updated in Duluth
Wheat to arrive and on track with No 1 hard at 1.04 No 1 Northern 1.02 May 1.00 July 1.01 Flax to arrive and on track with May 1.14 July 1.17 percent not specified in full market report from Duluth dated March 31.
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Duluth
Northern
Live stock prices from St Paul market report
St Paul market update records cattle prices on March 31 with ranges for steers and cows and heifers, hogs, and sheep. Cattle steer values span 6.00 to 6.75 dollars, cows and heifers 4.00 to 5.00, veals 3.75 to 5.00, hogs 5.75 to 6.00, wethers 5.75 to 6.15, and lambs 7.00 to 7.60.
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St. Paul
Chicago Livestock Market Prices Report
Chicago market report lists cattle ranges for cows and heifers calves Texans and Western cattle stockers and feeders with price bands from 2.00 to 6.50. Hogs show light and heavy categories from 5.80 to 6.25 and pigs 4.90 to 5.70. Sheep and lambs run from 4.75 to 8.20 with gin and lambs cited.
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Chicago
Market Quotes From Chicago Commodities
Wheat May 92 1 2 cents, July 87 7 8, Sept 85 85 8 8 cents. Corn May 66 7 8, July 64, Sept 68 3 4 cents. Oats May 53 4, May 51 1 2, July 46 4 4, July 44, Sept 38 1 4 cents. Pork May 13 67, July 14 05, Sept 14 40 dollars. Butter Creameries 22 29, dairies 20 26 1 2 cents. Eggs 14 cents. Poultry Turkeys 14, chickens 13, springs 13 cents.
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Chicago
Death of Frau Maulvin von Arnim at Berlin
Telegraphic items report Frau Maulvin von Arnim, sister of Prince Bismarck, died in Berlin at age eighty one. Other notes mention Fred Beell of Wisconsin defeating Farmer Burns in Omaha, Grover Cleveland improving at Lakewood, a Chicago fire at 229 Canal Street harming H. Scho mer & Co., wage cuts at J. & P. Coates Pawtucket mills affecting about 2,500 workers.
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Maulvin von Arnim
Prince Bismarck
Berlin
Omaha
Fred Beell
Wisconsin
Farmer” Burns
Grover Cleveland
Lakewood
N. J
Canal Street
Chicago
H. Schomer & Co
Taft Addresses New Jersey Legislature On State Power
Secretary of War Taft spoke to the New Jersey legislature on federal relations and state duties. He urged courage in franchise decisions that serve the public, warned against overcentralization, and stressed governors and legislatures must maintain responsibility to preserve state power.
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Taft
New Jersey
Potomac
District of Columbia
Taft’s Curious Method for Truth Seeks Hidden Facts
Secretary Taft gathers information by direct questioning and deep talks with ordinary people. In Cuba he spoke with an old storekeeper unaware of whom he hosted, and in the Philippines he rode with locals and listened to servants and peons for revealing detail.
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Taft
Cuba
Philippines
Free home steads offered in Eastern Valley County Montana
Notice promising 50000 acres of free homesteads in Eastern Valley County Montana. It claims a life changing chance to obtain a fine farm at no cost. Encourages calling the office for more information and mentions special city property bargains and Mower Court arms.
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Valley County
Montana
Austin Dye Works Three Years In Dry Cleaning Service
Austin Dye demonstrates three years of practical experience in dry cleaning and steam cleaning. He has maintained steady customer satisfaction throughout this period.
Train Times Chicago to Twin Cities and Midwest Hubs
Great Western Railway timetables show north bound service to St Paul and Minneapolis with departures at 4:08 AM and 3:25 PM from Chicago. Eastbound connections include Fort Dodge Mason City and Omaha with arrival patterns listed for various hubs and times.
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Chicago
Great Western Railway
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Des Moines
Fort Lo Pat
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Lyle
Manly
Vance City
Fort Dodge
Mason City
Lyi
Councy Blues
Tailor Ed Schiewek Calls Ladies for Made to Measure Suits
Ed Schiewek, proprietor of the largest ladies tailoring establishment, invites women to have suits made to measure for a perfect fit. He promises no extra cost and perhaps even savings versus ready made garments.
Bargain Real Estate Listings With Various For Sale Notices
A collection of fragmented real estate notices advertising land holdings buildings multiple houses and lots for sale with prices down payments and terms. Listings include 240 acres near a market 86 acres near town and several building lots plus homes and trading bargains. Investors encouraged to call for prices and first offers appear in a late stage notice.
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Bridge St
Dakota
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Bromley
Carbonic Gas Manufacturing Company
Lochren
Clapp
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United States District Court For
Minnesota
Chicago Union Stock Yards
Chicago Grain and Provisions
Innesota
Beckon
Superior
Iron Range
E.H. Smith Land & Loan Co
Austin
Minn
Cosmo Theatre
Princess
Ghter
New Illustrated Song
Marie Oate
Pacific Coast
Mexico City
Canadian Northwest
Northwest
West
Southwest
Chicago Great Western Railway
Great Western
A. W. Allen, M. D
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Hand Office
Banker’s Surety Company
Cleveland
Ohio
Hin Loffer
Pole
Shalves
Wold
Austin Dye
Edward
Nels Michelson, Prop
River St
S.S
Schiewek the Tailor
Murphy’s Dry Goods
Avery’s Wall Paper Store
N. Gi
W. Kessler
First National Bank
Austin, Minn U. S
Austin Steam
T. Burnham
East Water St
Austin, Minn
Ford
Prieto Ie
John H. Roec
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