Japan Moves to Reconstruct Antung Mukden Railroad Without China
Japan officially notified powers of planned reconstruction and improvement of the Antung Mukden railroad without China’s consent. Diplomatic negotiations failed and China opposed expansion, but officials say current action does not imply imminent war. Work will begin by rebuilding the military road from Wiju to near Mukden, linking Korea to the South Manchurian line.
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Japan
China
Diplo
Tokio
Antung-Mukden
Wiju
Mukden
Europe
Korea
Concmerce of
Will Ignore Their Demands At Pressed Steel Plant
Pittsburg officials of the Pressed Steel Car company refuse to restore the 1907 wage scale or alter overtime pay. General manager James B. Rider said no striker committee demands would be considered, no wage or rule changes, and pooling system likely remains. Company has until Monday noon to answer the strikers’ petition.
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Pittsburg
Pressed Steel Car Company
James B. Rider
Rider
Porte sends note to Greece over Crete affairs
The porte demanded a formal declaration by Greece of noninterference in Crete. A refusal to comply would lead Turkey to break off diplomatic relations with Greece.
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Constantinople
Porte
Greece
Turkey
Trade Review Notes Tariff Effect and Market Moves
Bradstreet's weekly review from New York reports August as a turning point with the new tariff now a fact. Leading crops show tangible form though past yield hopes temper. Premiums on old farm supplies fade while fall buyers visit markets. Labor scarcity appears after two lean years.
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New York
Bradstreet
Review of Trade
Helkes Wins Canadian Trap Shooting Championship
In Ottawa on August 7 professional trap shooter R. O. Helkes of Dayton, Ohio won the Canadian championship with 546 of 600 on the sliding handicap. Ottawa's A. W. Throup captured the amateur title with 48 of 50, while H. A. Horning of Hamilton won the Canadian handicap with the same score.
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Ottawa
Ont
Canada
R. O. Helkes
Dayton
Helkes
A. W. Throup
H. A. Horning
Hamilton
Wisconsin Storm Burns Buildings At New Richmond Fair
A severe electrical storm struck New Richmond Wisconsin on August 7 setting several buildings on fire. Multiple small structures at the fair grounds were destroyed and grain damage was reported to be heavy.
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New Richmond
Wis
Man fatally shoots wife then shoots self in Columbus
In Clarksburg West Virginia on August 7 David Sheets aged sixty shot and fatally wounded his wife before turning the gun on himself. He then fired a final bullet into his body. The self inflicted wound is expected to be fatal.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
David Sheets
Columbus
Grote
Sydney Smith
Living Lights of the Sea and Notable Anecdotes
A Calcutta Society of Natural History dredge yields a giant sea crab in daylit tank that glows bright at night and allows readers to see tank mates. London Chronicle notes the crab’s flashes let experts read print in darkness. Also recounted are Daniel O Connell’s courtroom defense tale and a witty remark about the Grote marriage.
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Indian Ocean
Calcutta Society of Natural History
London Chronicle
Baseball Results by League and City Scores
National League games posted many scores as Chicago beat Boston 3 to 1 and St. Louis topped Philadelphia 3 to 0. Cincinnati edged New York in ten innings, and Pittsburgh prevailed over Brooklyn in fourteen. American League saw Boston defeat Chicago 8 to 1. New York beat Cleveland 8 to 0. Washington lost to St. Louis 2 to 1. Philadelphia edged Detroit 1 to 3. American Association standouts included St Paul 3 Columbus 4 and Minneapolis 1 Toledo 9. Western League results featured Lincoln 3 Omaha 9 and Pueblo 2 Topeka 7, Denver 8 Wichita 3, Des Moines 1 Sioux City 7. Three League action had Springfield 3 Peoria 0 and Davenport 5 Rock Island 0. Cedar Rapids 2 Dubuque 3.
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Chicago
Boston
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
New York
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
Lincoln
Omaha
Pueblo
Topeka
Denver
Wichita
Des Moines
Sioux City
Grain and Provision Prices in Minneapolis Wheat Market
Minneapolis price report lists wheat futures Sept 99 and Dec 97. July track No 1 hard at 1.31 and No 1 Northern 1.28 with No 2 Northern 1.26 and No 3 Northern 1.22.
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Minneapolis
Northern
Wheat and flax futures brief summary from Duluth market notes
Wheat prices on arrival and track show No 1 hard at 1.28 and No 1 Northern at 1.27 with related Nos. 2 Northern 1.25. Sept 1.005% Oct 0.944c Dec 0.98c May 1.01. Flax on track at 1.38 with Sept 1.36 Oct 1.83 Nov 1.33 Dec 1.30.
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Duluth
Northern
Cattle and hog prices reported for St Paul market
St Paul notes cattle prices with ranges from good to choice steers at 6.00 to 6.75, cows and heifers 4.25 to 5.25, veals 5.50 to 6.25. hogs at 7.45 to 7.70. sheep listings show wethers 4.50 to 4.75, yearlings 5.00 to 5.25, lambs 5.00 to 6.00, spring lambs 6.00 to 7.40, reflecting mixed market trends.
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St. Paul
Chicago
Texas
Grain and livestock prices show declines and steady gains
Chicago on August 6 reports wheat futures Sept 99 3/4 cents Dec 98 3/4 cents May 101 cents, corn Sept 68 1/4 cents Dec 52 1/2 cents May 53 4 cents, oats Sept 36 1/4 cents Dec 36 1/2 cents May 38 1/2 cents, pork Sept 20.65, Jan 16.47. Butter cream eries 22 25 cents, dairies 20 23 cents, eggs 18 23 cents, poultry turkeys 14 cents, chickens 14 cents, springs 17 cents.
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Chicago
Chicago Union Stock Yards Prices for Cattle and Hogs
Chicago August 6 cattle prices range from cattle and steer classes to calves with values listed. Hogs show light, mixed, heavy and good to choice ranges. Sheep native, yearlings and lambs priced. figures cover cattle, hogs, and sheep inventory at Union Stock Yards.
Cannibal Joke Quip Echoes in New York Press
A New York Press joke exchanges a biting barb between a missionary and a cannibal. The missionary asks for a favor so his meal ends quickly rather than prolonging agony, delivering a darkly humorous line about expediency in death.
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New York Press
Cassidy and Casey debate names in Kansas City Newsbook
In a brief exchange Cassidy mocks naming while Casey retorts with a dig at pronunciation. The Kansas City Newsbook records a playful, wordplay laden dialogue focused on identity and how names are heard.
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Cassidy
Casey
Kansas City
How the Culprit Was Detected at Harrow Master Mr Y
In a reminiscence about Harrow, Mr Y recalls monitors drinking gin and water at a public house in Pinner. Dr Vaughan questions how the act was observed, and Mr V reveals using a telescope from his study to witness the scene. A sugar sediment in the glass confirmed the gin and water.
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Harrow
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Matic
Pittsburg Company
Austin
Thos. Burnham
Weekly Review OF Trade
Wisconsin
Shoets
Wes Lear
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific
Seattle
Wash
Atlantic Coast
Minnesota Resorts
Great Western
Daniel O’connell
Clonmel
Omaha World: Herald
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American Association
Toledo
Louisville
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Western League
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Peoria
Decatur
Bloomington
Davenport
Rock Island
Cedar Rapids
Dubuque
Chicago Grain and Provisions
Chicago Union Stock Yards
Tolleg
Twin Cities
Catalorte Barry
Institute OF Telegraphy
SRP
Twin City Institute of Mercantile Training
Chir
Eighth Ave
So. and
Fourth St. Minneapolis
the Johnson School of Music, Oratory and Dramatic Art
Nicollet Avenue
Northwest
Gustavus Johnson
Minneapolis School of Fine Jenty
Pia
Robert Koehler
Rooktet
Public Libra
Hidg
School OF Motoring
Ave Investment
Articulars
Twin City School of Motoring
Lumber Exchange
Minn
Apa Fu Usiniss
Second Ave. South
Minneapolis, Minn
T. J. Caton
F. I. Crane
N. W
East Bridge St
Chicago, Great Western Railway
Fort Dodge
Council Bluffs
Lyle
Manly
Mason City
Councils Blunts
G. M. F. Rogers
Hirsh
Austin, Minn
H. Johnson, M. D
C. M County
Liam Hirth
North-West
Neutson
Pioneer Motor Man
Wabashe Bt
By Taylor Advettin
Peach
Victor Barber College
First Avenue South
College of St. Thomas
Archbishop Ireland
War Department
United States
Ng System
Moter
Bakers
Grocers
Coluns Buosy Company
Hae Reete
DRS
Hegge
Physicians and Surgeons
Pooler's Drug Store
C. A. Hegge
O. H. Hegge
Mower County
Great Western Tracks
Calumet and Montana Mining Co
Brown & Tracy
Andrus Bldg
Earle Institute
Dea
Austin GasCo
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