Senate Divided Over Reciprocity as Adjourn Nears
Washington June 17. Beet sugar Republicans announce they will block the reciprocity bill by refusing to debate it, forcing supporters to seek Democratic help. Negotiations on a Cuba treaty recur, with Foraker proposing a Cuban pact as a path, but leaders warn it would derail current legislation before adjournment by July 1.
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Senators Favor Panama Route In Isthmian Canal Debate
In Washington on June 17 the senate, after days of debate, passed the London dock charges bill without division. Senators Cul lom of Illinois and Kittredge of South Dakota urged the Panama route, arguing a good title to property and Costa Rica’s constitutional limits make Nicaragua impractical. A later clash over army appropriation conference reports led Senator Proctor to withdraw his motion amid strong opposition.
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Abandoned Fannie Kerr Firelit Atlantic Coal Liner
The steamship Alameda reports the bark Fannie Kerr abandoned after a coal cargo fire about 800 miles northeast of Kaunai. The 2866 ton steel bark, ten years old and worth 375000, left Newcastle April 7 with 3760 tons of coal. A blast at 2 am May 28 sparked the blaze, crew deserted, landing June 7 after 24 hours of fighting the flames.
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Honolulu
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Fire destroys St Louis boarding stable. casualties reported
Smoke and heat from a blaze at Locust Street and Channing Avenue in St Louis drives 300 girls and 100 men from the Friedman Bros shoe factory nearby to fire escapes and an elevator. The elevator collapses and the crowding causes several minor injuries as the stable burns completely and five horses are killed.
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McAndrews Nominated in Turmoil at Fifth District
Democratic congressional conventions met in Chicago’s ten districts on June 17. In the Fifth district a fierce factional fight ended with James McAndrews securing the nomination as the convention adjourned in disorder.
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Chicago Globe Workers Adopt Wage Scale and Strike Threat
At a Chicago meeting, workers in eighteen globe factories approved a wage scale. They demand free power and immediate unloading of all plants. A general strike is threatened if manufacturers refuse to concede.
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Globe
Notable deaths and political results across early 1900s notices
Obituaries report the deaths of Robert J. Vance and Norman S. Byram aged 71 and 80, with Anne Burkitt the sister of Bishop Foster also passing. Oregon's governor race shows Chamberlain with a 256 vote majority. A cyclone and tidal wave hit Kurrachee Sind, India, while Cuban Senate approves Palma salary and Estevez vice president pay. Central Europe endures cold rain and storm damage across France, Germany, Austria, Belgium. A Peabody tablet reveals in Peabody Mass in memory of George Peabody.
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Cuba Annexation Seen as Logical Solution by Inspector
Springfield Ohio June 17 Colonel H H Williams who recently returned from Cuba where he served two years as government postoffice inspector says Cuba struggles to govern itself and predicts annexation by the United States within years. He adds the majority of Cubans favor annexation and calls it the logical answer to Cuba’s governance problems.
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Baseball Scores From Latest American and National League Games
American Association results include Milwaukee 3 over St. Paul 13, Louisville 2 over Indianapolis 1, Minneapolis 4 over Kansas City 11. American League games feature Detroit 4 over Washington 6, Chicago 10 over Philadelphia 5, St. Louis 6 over Baltimore 5. National League shows Boston 0 over Pittsburg 9 forfeit, Brooklyn 12 over St. Louis 1, Philadelphia 4 over Chicago 9, New York 4 over Cincinnati 6.
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Austin Homestead No 443 Meeting Notice in Woodwan Hall
Austin Homestead No 443 holds meetings on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month in Woodwan hall. Adam Wayne is foreman and KF Peck serves as correspondent for the lodge.
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KF Peck
Minneapolis Wheat Prices and on Track Grain Grades
The Minneapolis wheat market reports July futures at 74 1/4 cents and September at 79 3/4 cents. On Track grades show No 1 hard at 77 1/2, No 1 Northern at 75, and No 2 Northern at 72 1/4 cents.
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Sioux City Market Report Beef and Hog Prices
Sioux City Iowa market roundup shows Beeves selling from 6.00 to 7.00 dollars, cows bulls and mixed 2.25 to 5.50, stockers and feeders 2.50 to 4.40, calves and yearlings 2.75 to 4.25. Hogs traded from 7.00 to 7.30 dollars.
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Grain prices in Duluth report cash and future quotes
Wheat prices show No 1 hard at 75.44 cents, No 1 Northern at 73.0 to 73.4 cents, No 2 Northern 72.4 cents, No 3 spring 70 cents. Futures list No 1 hard 77.4 cents, No 1 Northern 74.4 cents, July 73.5 cents, Sept 70.0 cents. Flax cash at $1.75.
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Stated Communications Held in Austin Masonic Hall
The chapter meets at the Masonic hall in Austin Minnesota on the second and fourth Friday evenings each month. R L Johnson ME HP announces Parke Good wins. Secretary.
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Austin Council No. 53 Meeting Notice
Austin Council No 53 meets on the second and fourth Tuesday each month at 8 pm in Woodman hall Visiting neighbors welcome. T H Pridha 0 00d Samaritan J 8 ih Sco vell Fin Scribe.
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Cattle and Hogs Prices From St Paul Market Report
St Paul market notes list cattle grades with steer prices 6.25 to 6.50, cows and heifers 5.25 to 5.50, veals 4.50 to 5.50. Hogs range 7.00 to 7.40, sheep 4.75 to 5.25, lambs 5.50 to 6.00.
Chicago Market Report for Cattle Hogs and Sheep
Chicago market notes cattle values range from good to prime at 7.30 to 7.90 with various grades. hogs show mixed and butcher weights from 7.10 to 7.55 and bulk around 7.10 to 7.35. sheep and lambs quoted at 5.00 to 6.90 with good to choice grades. Texas steers priced 5.00 to 6.70 and cows and heifers from 1.40 to 6.50.
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Michigan Central Purchases Dunkley-Williams Steamship Line
A Milwaukee report states Michigan Central Railroad has bought the Dunkley Williams steamship line running between Milwaukee and South Haven Michigan.
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Market Quotation Report for Wheat Corn and Eggs
Chicago market data dated June 16 shows Wheat June 72% c, July 72c, Sept 70% 70%c, Dec 71% 72c. Corn June 63%c, July 64%c, Sept 58% 58%c, May 43%c. Oats June 42c, July 37c, Sept 28 144c, Dec 28 4%c. Pork June 17.62, July 17.62, Sept 17.75, Jan 16.30. Flax cash Northwest 1.76, Southwestern 1.56, Sept 1.42 1.39. Butter Creameries 18 21c, dairies 17 19c. Eggs 11b5c. Poultry Turkeys 10 12c, chickens hens 10 4c, springs 18 22c.
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