Wheat Market Sizzling May Option Sets Record Then Dives
A May wheat option traded at a record high before a sharp retreat as activity surged and prices swung widely. Traders reported heavy volume and broad price ranges amid the volatile session.
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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1904
Page
1
Wheat futures plunge in dramatic Tuesday session
Chicago reports a sharp drop in May wheat prices after an opening surge. May wheat fell from a high around $1.08 to about $1.03, with July also slipping. Fresh selling and liquidation pushed the market lower, amid a tense trading atmosphere and unsettled European cues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dardanelles
Two Wings Heal Schisms of Populist Party in Conclave
In St Louis on February 24 the fusion and middle of-the-road wings of the Populist party resolved long running splits. They agreed to hold a joint People's party national convention in Springfield New Jersey on July 4. J A Parker of Louisville and J W H Edminston of Lincoln Neb chaired the two wings and said the party will nominate a straight Populist ticket with nominees submitted for direct endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
People’s Party
Springfield
J. A. Parker
Louisville
Celebrations Sweep Isthmus After Canal Treaty Pact
A cable message to President Amador announced the American Senate’s ratification of the Panama canal treaty. Officials greeted the news with satisfaction as celebrations spread across the Isthmus, both in Panama and on the U S side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Associated Press
Amador
American Senate
Cockran Chosen to Fill McClellan Seat in Congress
W Bourke Cockran won the special election in New York Twelfth district to fill the vacancy caused by George B McClellan resignation. He faced little opposition as Republicans had no candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. McClellan
New York
Tech
W. Bourke Cockran
Congress
Twelfth Congressional District
Cochran
Russian Squadron Re-directed to Lisbou Courtland Baltic
A Russian squadron led by Admiral Virenius, including the battleship Osalbyia armored cruiser Dmietri Donskoi cruiser Aurora and five torpedo boats, will sail to Lisbou Courtland on the Baltic and not to Kronstadt as earlier reported.
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Lisbou
St. Petersburg
Virenius
Osalbyia
Dmietri Donskoi
Aurora
Jibutil
French Somaliland
Courtland
Baltic
Kronstadt
Train derails near Grady. two killed, two seriously hurt
The afternoon northbound Knoxville and Augusta train derailed near Grady Tennessee. Conductor T. M. Nipper and passenger J. J. Graham were killed. W. D. Seator and Arthur Watson were seriously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville, Tenn
Knoxville and Augusta
Grady
Tenn
T. M. Nipper
J. J. Graham
W. D. Seator
Arthur Watson
Two Young Men Die In Guthrie Jail Fire
Guthrie Oklahoma February 24 Carl Black and Cecil Hoggett two young men burned to death in the city jail at Mountain View about 2 oclock a m They had been arrested for drunkenness and it is thought their bedding came from a cigarette
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie, Okla
Carl Black
Cecil Hoggett
Mountain View
Savage athletics and Canary Island training passion
An article recalls Canary Island athletic training under Spanish conquest, noting childhood drills, stone and chair throws, and swift defense. It highlights native prowess in avoiding projectiles and catching or hurling oranges, as proof of intense sporting culture and military conditioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Canary Islands
Spain
America
Canaries
Islands
Seville
Insects and their internal “gizzards” in nature
Insects are described as oddly constructed beings with internal organs that vary by species. Bees have the honey crop or honey bag, while insects with mandibles show a modified gizzard. Some gizzards feature pads, horns, and bristles, and grasshoppers and crickets have finely toothed linings inside.
Japanese troop landings reported in Korea sparks panic
Reports from Chefoo and Seoul cite 40,000 additional Japanese troops landing at Chemulpo with smaller landings at Pigeon Bay and Tallewan. Panic at Pingyang is linked to approaching opposing armies. A separate dispatch claims Korea's emperor was dethroned and Chilean navy sold to France for Russia.
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LonDon
Chefoo
The
Morning Post
Chemulpo
Pigeon Bay
Tallemwan
Seoul
Daily Mail
Pingyang
Korea
Paris
Port Arthur
France
Russia
Japanese Officers Executed for Bridge Plot in Manchuria
In Manchuria Japanese officers were hanged by Russian troops for attempting to blow a Sangari river bridge. Colonel Assai and Lieutenants Zonebiascha and Kacurta were disguised as coolies. Port Arthur reports suggest long transit times, severe cold, and troop movements across Lake Baikal amid unconfirmed casualty claims. The telegraph system remains active with direct lines to Irkutsk and St. Petersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Manchuria
Sangari
Assai
Zonebiascha
Kacurta
Port Arthur
Lake Baikal
Irkutsk
Alexieff
Russia Protests Japan Actions Over Korea and War
Russia issues a formal circular protesting Japan over Korea neutrality violations and aggressive acts before the Russo Japanese War. Lamsdorff accuses Tokyo of attacking Russian ships in Chemulpo and moving toward Korean administration, urging powers to view these actions as breaches of international law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Lamsdorff
Russia
Japan
Tokio
Korea
Shimonoseki
Great Britain
Empire of Korea
Chemulpo
Seoul
Bombardment of Port Arthur and railway damag e report
London sources say Japanese forces bombarded Port Arthur between February 8 and 14 with only slight damage. Seventy miles of rail line and bridges were reportedly destroyed between Harbin and Vladivostok, a move that could aid Japan. Russian ambassador to Constantinople refused to seek exit of the Black Sea fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Standard
Seoul
Port Arthur
Harbin
Viadcivostock
Viadivostock
St. Petersburg
Constantinople
Black Sea
M. Zinovieff
New Attack Denied by Japanese Torpedo Boats
Dispatch from Harbin says ambulances are sent from across Russia and a Baltic railway sanitary train for 200 wounded. Port Arthur dispatch denies new torpedo boat attack reports and says they have been repulsed with loss each time in the roadstead. Russian colony at Seoul seeks refuge in the legation at Chemulpo and in the Russian East China Company offices guarded by sailors. Eighty two women study ambulance work at the central hospital amid volunteers arriving in Port Arthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Arthur
Paris
Harbin
Manchuria
Mafin
Russia
Seoul
Chemulpo
Russian East China Company
Central Hospital
Lamsdorff May Resign. Witte Likely to Succeed
Paris dispatch from the New York Herald reports Foreign Minister Lamsdorff intends to resign and suggests Count Witte as his probable successor to Tsarist Russia noted in the Paris edition. The piece cites unnamed sources and names no exact dates or formal announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
New York Herald
Lamsdorff
M. Witte
Russians Reach Chonju As War News Mounts
A Times dispatch from Tokio reports hundreds of Cos sacks arrived at Chonju near the Yalu on Feb 20. Thirty troopers crossed Kanzan that evening, nearing Pingyang. The diet is expected to meet in March to discuss the war budget. A Vladivostock squadron rumor lacks confirmation. Chinese mechanics reportedly staff Port Arthur and Vladivostock, hindering Russian repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tokio
The
Times
Chonju
Yalu River
Kanzan
Pingyang
Korea
Weihaiwei
Port Arthur
Dalny
Vladivostock
Russians Yet To Cross Yalu River North of Korea
Reports from Northern Korea say Russian forces have not crossed the Yalu. Scouts may have reached south of Wiju but the main army remains north of the river. Estimates place Russian strength north of the Yalu between twenty thousand and forty thousand men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Korea
Yalu River
Wiju
Yalu
Concerted action proposed to neutralize Newchwang
The consuls plan coordinated measures to neutralize Newchwang and seek Russian official views before proceeding. A Japanese report claims 100 refugees from Port Arthur were unaccounted for as of February 19, and United States Consul Miller faces continued information refusals complicating his duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yinkow
Newchwang
Port Arthur
United States
Miller
Brooklyn Leaves Genoa Under Sealed Orders
The United States cruiser Brooklyn departed Genoa on Tuesday with Rear Admiral Cotton aboard. She sails eastward under sealed orders to be opened only at sea, as the vessel continues its mission from Genoa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genoa
United States
Brooklyn
Cotton
Assault on sick woman shocks Wichita
In Wichita Kansas on February 24 a Black man entered the home of Mrs A L McPherson a white woman who was ill and refused food. He battered her with a stove handle and left her senseless. Gray Robbins was later arrested as the alleged assailant and the woman remains in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
A. L. McPherson
Gray Robbins
Griscom Resigns IMMC President as Ismay Elected
New York on February 24 Clement A Griscom resigned Tuesday from the presidency of the International Mercantile Marine company. J Bruce Ismay the managing director of the White Star Line was elected to succeed him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Clement A. Griscom
International Mercantile Marine Company
J. Bruce Ismay
White Stal Sie
Bia
Senate Ratifies Canal Convention by 66 to 14
The chamber approves the treaty with a decisive 66 to 14 vote marking formal ratification of the canal agreement. The result signals strong support among lawmakers as the pact proceeds to implementation steps.
Panama Canal Treaty Ratified by Senate but Colombia Pay Amendment Fails
The U S Senate ratified the Panama canal treaty by a 6 to 14 vote with Republicans united for ratification and Democrats split. An amendment to compensate Colombia for Panama loss was defeated 24 to 49. Executive discussion focused on secret papers, while plans proceed for ratifications and military/engineering steps to advance the canal project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Geb
United States
Senate
Thesday
Panama
Clark
Montana
Stone
Missouri
Overman
McLeurin
Martin
Wee
Con
Berry
Clarke
Arkansas
Clay
Cockrell
Foster
Louisiana
Gibson
Latimer
McCreary
McEnery
Mallory
Money
Simmons
Talaferro
Bacon
Colombia
G.bson
Mr. McEnery
Morgan
Culberon
Free Passengers Lose Protection in Supreme Court Ruling
The U S Supreme Court ruled against a free passenger seeking the same fault-liability as paying riders. The case, Northern Pacific Railway Company v Toulse H Adams and Frank H Adams heirs of Jay H Adams, Spokane attorney, involved a death in 1898 from railroad carelessness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Toulse H. Adams
Frank H. Adams
Jay H. Adams
Spokane
Wash
Train crash at Dyersville kills traveler
In Dyersville Iowa on Tuesday an Illinois Central coal train crashed into the caboose of a local freight wrecking five cars and injuring two men. C M Corrigan of Cedar Rapids died from his injuries and Thomas Martin sustained painful injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Ilinois Central
Dyersville
C. M. Corrigan
Cedar Rapi’s
Thomas Martin
Bandits rob Greek railroad laborers in Utah
In Modena Utah on February 24 three armed bandits entered an outfit car where fifteen Greek railroad laborers were sleeping and, at gunpoint, forced them to surrender nearly 93000 dollars. The highwaymen escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modena
Utah
House Passes Few Naval Bill Amendments
Washington Feb 24 The House spent the day on the naval appropriation bill with little progress under the five minute rule. Most Democratic amendments were rejected except one on the Charleston naval yard funding of 656 500 for existing contracts, agreed after Foss spoke. A debate over the Great Lakes naval training station was expected, while the printer was authorized to produce 10 500 copies of A Few Directions for Destroying Mosquitoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Charleston Naval Yard
Legare
South Caroling
Foss
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Cooper
Wisconsin
Ohio
Senate adopts amendment on agricultural bill funding experiments
Washington Feb 24 The Senate ended routine business for an executive session on the Panama canal treaty. After voting on the treaty work began on the agricultural appropriation bill with over two hours of debate on an amendment to fund stock feeding experiments. The amendment was adopted after a point of order by Mr. Lodee was withdrawn, but Rule 16 intruded on time. The agricultural bill remains unfinished business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington
Lodee
Hanna's Last Written Words to President Roosevelt
Washington notes reveal Senator Hanna penned a February letter to President Roosevelt thanking him for visiting his hotel to inquire after his health. The note, written February 5, was Hanna's final act before his death, with Roosevelt later sending the letter to Mrs. Hanna for preservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hanna
Roosevelt
Hannna
President
German Forces Report Fatal Skirmishes in Africa
Berlin reports Colonel Leutwein stating Osanbos attacked Amatoni Feb 2 under Captain Nechale and were repulsed with sixty Osanbos killed. A Schults division fought Hereros at South Tsumana Feb 8, Hereros lost ten men. Germans suffered no casualties and seized cattle. German main forces gather at Okhandja awaiting reinforcements for a broader push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Leutwein
Fatal shock follows Naples purse robbery in Rome
Fond du Lac Wisconsin, February 24, Miss Julia Flint, who sailed for Europe last December, died in Rome from a nerve shock after a robber seized her purse on the way home from church in Naples. She was captured, deprived of her purse, and did not rally. Remains will be brought back for burial in Fond du Lac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fond du Lac
Wis
Julia Flint
Europe
Rome
Naples
Jealous rage ends in triple killing in Terre Haute
James Duggins a section hand killed Mrs. Benjamin Ramsey and her children Myrtl e age four and Albert age two in Terre Haute Indiana. He later sought a policeman, confessed, and surrendered the razor used. He had been staying at the Ramsey home and said jealousy prompted the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
James Duggins
Benjamin Ramsey
Myrtle
Albert
Dugan
Ramsey
London Creditors Reveal John Lockie Liabilities
At a creditors meeting in London the estate of John Lockie former Devonport MP is disclosed. Liabilities total about 1.25 million with assets around 550 thousand. Lockie began shop owning in 1896 with 2,500 capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
John Lockie
Devonport
Lockie
Ballots with Union Label Deemed Void in Cook County
Chicago February 24. The Cook County board of election commissioners ruled that primary ballots marked with the union label or any similar device will be void and not counted if cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Tuesay of the Board of Election Commissioners of
Cook County
Paris Education Bill Passes By Large Majority
Paris February 24 government bill regulating secondary education and excluding members of religious orders from teaching passed the general assembly Tuesday by a large majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
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Minnesota
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Cockran
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Clement Griscom
Renate
Culberson
Albert Shaw
Kittredge
South Dakota
Panama Territory
Committee On
M. Bunau-Varilla
State Department
Pablo Arosemena
Constitutional Commission
Supreme Court
NAVAL
President Roosevelt
Ocanbhos
Amatoni
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