Trade Review Says Weather Best for Farmers and Markets
R G Dun weekly trade review notes hot West weather boosts daily national crop prospects, lifting farmers’ purchasing power and enabling debt payments. It reports improving conditions across major cities from Boston to New Orleans, with stronger iron, dry goods, and textiles markets, and a generally easier money situation amid vast crop movement and rising production.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Review of Trade
West
Boston
Hartford
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Chicago
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Omaha
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Atansas City
Nashville
Memphis
Savannah
New Orleans
Fe, Russell & 4
Mercantile Agency
United States
Canada
Abundance Everywhere in New England and Nearby Regions
Weather and market reports show late tobacco in Connecticut and Housatonic valleys safely harvested and priced strongly. Western packers enter the field. Pennsylvania and western crops mature, while New York and Wisconsin late plantings need more time. White apples short, potato yields healthy, butter and cheese prices rise, and beef cattle demand strengthens as markets rally.
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Springfirup
Mass
Connecticut
Housatonic
Pennsylvania
New York
Wisconsin
New England
Corte R. Cansa
Peroap
United States
Soomand
United Ee
Ireland
Boston
Ely
Fedef
Toy
Chicago
Ieee
Vermont
Sedon
Pelea
Co An
Immense Increase in Our Grain Exports to Europe
Washingeron reports the bureau of statistics issued a report noting a sharp rise in grain exports to Europe. The data highlights a marked expansion in shipments, reflecting growing overseas demand and shifts in trade patterns during the period.
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Europe
Bureau of Statistics
Trade Exports Rise Sharply in August 1891
Exports in August 1891 exceeded August 1890 by over 18 million dollars, led by wheat and wheat flour with a notable rye increase. Over the two months, export value surpassed 1890 by more than 23 million dollars, signaling broad gain across grain products.
Russia Our Competitor In Kerosene Trade
A Calcutta letter notes Russia may rival America in kerosene oil exports as India becomes a large user and East oil is scarce. In the current fiscal quarter US imports reach 6,600,688 gallons against Russia’s 53,589 gallons, with Valeave aiding rapid growth of Russian trade.
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San Francisco
Cal
Calcutta
Russia
America
India
Unite States
Valeave
Prairie fires scorch Minnesota and Dakota towns in heat wave
Heat waves pushing 100 plus degrees blanket Minnesota and North Dakota as prairie fires rage across multiple counties. Hay stacks burn, 40 miles of railroad tracks destroyed, and wheat losses top 50 000 bushels near Lisbon. Widespread fires threaten Williamsport and neighboring towns amid high winds and limited mail delivery. In South Dakota Huron endures a fifth hot day with cases of heat prostration reported, some possibly fatal.
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St. Paw
Minn
Minnesota
Great Northern
North Dakota
Lisbon
Winona
N. D
Winchester
Missouri River
Williamsport
Bismarck
Wisconsin
Cumberland
Huron
Worst Storm Smashes Wires Across Grand Trunk
At Pont Lane Me on September 19 the Grand Trunk lines failed after a severe storm last night. Reports indicate major damage including a church struck by lightning and widespread destruction, with Berlin and nearby areas noting a ferocious tempest unseen in years.
World’s Supply Warns of Global Food Shortage Risk
An exhaustive study shows Europe faces severe breadstuffs shortages. Russia and eastern Germany endure pronounced scarcity since February, with rye and wheat exports unlikely. European reserves are exhausted, creating a deficit of 200 million to possibly 400 million bushels even with US and Canadian exports. Potatoes fail in Ireland and on the continent. maize demand soars. Wheat prices may rise as demand tightens.
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America
Europe
Russia
Germany
United States
Canada
Ireland
Imperial economic tensions and grain trade reshape markets
Reports cite large grain purchases by French peers from provincial farmers driving prices up amid suspected government action. Drought strains New Hampshire Rockingham County while Aroostook Me yields peak oats. UK Canadian trade moves spark imperial federation talk as U.S. watchmakers Waltham and Elgin merge against Dueber.
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Rome
Fuoglie
Aly
London
Lord Salisbury
Zollverein
Rockingham County
N. H
Aroostook Valley
Bureau of Statistics
Styria
Austria
Chicago
New York
Northwestern Lines
Farmers’ Alliance
Kansas
Dakotas
Minnesota
Beirs
America
Waltham
Elgin
John C. Dueber
New York Democrats Nominate Flower and Sheehan
Saratoga reports the New York State Democratic convention opening with temporary chair George Raines. Roswell Pettarone Flower, aged 56, accepted the nomination amid applause after presenting a platform pledging sound finance and opposition to non intrinsic value dollars. The session featured protests, resolutions, and a speech by Flower outlining campaign leadership and Albany goals. Mr. Sheehan, candidate for lieutenant governor, also spoke as the convention adjourned sine die amid cheers.
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Saratoga
New York
Democratic Party
United States
Rosendale
Albany
Martin Schenck
Rensselaer
Flower
Lam
Iam
Sheehan
W Cn
Democratic appeal against Sherman era policies and reform calls
A political manifesto denounces the Sherman progressive silver basis law and GOP policies as failures while praising Democratic gains. It argues for home rule, low taxes, economical administration, liquor law reform, electoral reform with a secret ballot, and extension of reform to curb campaign spending and corruption.
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Friends of Honest Money
McKinley
Blaine
Jillion Congress
New York City
United States
Empire State
Republican Party
Senate
New York
Youthful 81 Year Old Politician’s Long Service
Mr Sheehan, aged 81, has spent seven years in the State Legislature and led his party on the House floor for five years. Last year he served as speaker of the Assembly.
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Sheehan
Political endorsements and party nominations at state convention
Labor legislation is urged while Russian abuses are denounced and Gov Hill praised. Thomas De Witt of Kings county placed Alfred C Chapin in nomination for governor. Gen Catlin seconded. Flower wins a unanimous convention support after a 337 vote roll. McClelland nominates William F Sheehan for lieutenant governor. Sheehan’s nomination is moved to unanimous. Frank Rice named secretary of state and Frank Campbell named comptroller by acclamation. Elliot F Danforth for treasurer and Simon…
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Gov. Hill
Thomas de Witt
Kings County
Alfred C. Chapin
Gen. Catlin
Flower
Chapin
Assemblyman McClelland
Westchester
William F. Sheehan
Senator McNaughton
Onroe
D. Cady Herrick
Albany
Sheehan
Frank Rice
Ontario County
Frank Campbell
Steuben County
Elliot F. Danforth
Chenango County
Simon
Massachusetts Republicans Name Allen Governor Candidate
The Massachusetts Republican State convention at Tremont Temple, Boston, chose Charles Herbert Allen of Lowell, a former congressman, as governor candidate after a 715 to 511 vote over W. W. Crapo of New Bedford. The platform denounces free silver and backs protection, reciprocity, pension pledges, school maintenance, and temperance, with Allen named to head the ticket. George A. Marden, John W. Kimball, Albert E. Pillsbury and others fill key statewide roles.
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Massachusetts
Tremont Temple
Boston
Charles Herbert Allen
Lowell
Congress
W. W. Crapo
New Bedford
Allen
J. O. Burdett
State Committee
Tufts College
George B. Loring
Henry Cebot Lodge
Evea
Russell
Astour
Blaine
Harrison
Lodge
George N. Carpenter
Brookline
F.T. Greenhalge
Greenhalge
John D. Long
William W. Crapp
Wel
Democratic Party
Ohio
Iowa
Indiana
Michigan
Executive Council
Republican Party
Charles H. Allen
William H. Haile
Springfield
Commonwealth
William M. Olin
National Convention to Be Held in May 1892
M H DeYoung and General Clarkson said the national Republican committee will soon set a date and location for the national convention. The meeting will occur within six months of the committee’s gathering, likely in May 1892 to avoid Chicago heat, with a probable November session to arrange details.
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WaAsnington
M. H. DeYoung
National Republican Executive Committee
Gen. Clarkson
Ohio Campaign Improbable Returns In Ohio Politics
Washington Sept 17 Representative Yoder of Ohio and Mills head home to stump for Gov Campbell amid talks of a possible Campbell reelection with large margins. Yoder predicts a Republican win in the legislature may falter, with Democrats or a compromise candidate taking the helm. The rift between Foraker and Sherman factions fuels bitter campaigning as McKinley and Sherman are pressed by Alliance speakers.
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Washington
D.C
Yoder
Ohio
Mills
Campbell
Farmers’ Alliance
Sherman
Foraker
McKinley
Golpe
Polk
Pipeon
Simpson
McKinley tariff debate sparks partisan split in state
The passage argues Republicans and Democrats align with McKinley to some extent while opponents doubt tariff reform. It notes wool prices fell harming a candidate and that tariff and silver are used as political tools. Voters are split. some free coinage Republicans may desert McKinley.
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Okinley
McKinley
Blaine's Reciprocity Treaty Failure with Venezuela
Washington effort to secure a reciprocity accord collapsed after General Foster drafted a treaty granting the United States sweeping advantages. Venezuelan officials rejected the proposal, sparking public criticism of American overreach. Minister Scruggs, on leave, seeks renewed talks for a mutually acceptable agreement.
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Washington
Venezuela
Mr. Scruggs
Mr. Blaine
Blaine
Venee
Senor Boletrava
John W. Foster
Gen. Foster
United States
Byenezuela
Foster
Peraza
Ken. Foster
Scruggs
Belden Cabinet Speculation Ties to New York Power Bloc
Washington gossip links Representative Belden of New York to Interior or War Department posts. The Boss machine fears Belden may bolt the ticket if not placated, given his influence in central districts and potential Senate bid in ’93. Questions linger whether Belden would join the administration or stay in Congress.
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Washrleton
Belden
New York
Interior
War Department
W York
Hiscock
Fassett
Gover
Prat
Elhen
Cortlan Onondaga
Platt
Harrison
Belaen
Peomen
Boomers' Chance Open Oklahoma Lands to Settlers
The president issued a proclamation opening eastern Oklahoma to settlement at noon September 22. Settlers must pay 1.50 per acre within five years, with veterans exempt from some charges. land is described as agricultural with non mineral rights. About 30,000 people are waiting as the camp lines stretch around the reservations spanning roughly 260,243 acres.
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Washington
Territory of
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
United States
Oklatoma
Lin
Opening of Indian lands in Oklahoma Sept 22 announced
Secretary Noble outlines conditions for opening ceded Indian land in Oklahoma Territory. Allotments have been approved. Sac and Fox, Pottawatomies, Absentee Shawnees hold numerous 80 and 160 acre parcels. Settlers need lists to avoid intruding on Indian allotments and losing chances.
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Washvaton
Oklahoma
Noble
Oklahoma Territory
United States
Department of the Interior
Sac and Fox
Union Soldiers Plan Tar and Feather Polk
A Wichita special reports arrangements made to tar and feather L. L. Polk, president of the Farmers' Alliance, but police intervention foiled the plot. Veterans, angry over Polk's wartime treatment of Union prisoners, left the Alliance camp vowing vengeance. Polk is alleged to have governed Believer, N. Y., military prison and committed cruelties to prisoners.
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New Yor
Wichita
Kan
L. L. Polk
Farmers’ Alliance
Polk
Alliance
Y. C
New York's New Collector Francis Hendricks Named
President appoints Francis Hendricks as collector of customs at New York. Hendricks, a Syracuse businessman and former Syracuse mayor, served in the New York Assembly and Senate. He leads Francis Hendricks & Co and heads the State Bank of Syracuse and the Trust and Deposit Company at Onondaga.
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Washington
Francis Hendricks
New York
Syracuse
Kingston
N. Y
Albany Academy
Onondaga County
Hendricks
Francis Hendricks & Co
State Bank
Trust and Deposit Company
Onondago
Open lands stir rush of home seekers to ceded Indian territory
News from Washington opens the ceded lands for Tuesday triggering a mass exodus to Oklahoma like the earlier land rush. Companies A and D of the 18th Infantry and a troop of the 5th Cavalry aid in maintaining order as Oklahoma and Guthrie brace for millions of settlers. Indians express concern over colored men taking lands despite treaty language open to white settlement, while Cedar Reservation villages empty out.
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Gurnett
O. T
Washington
Oklahoma Territory
18Th Infantry
5Th Cavalry
Oklahoma
Guthrie
Givery
Promised Land Boomers Gather Waiting to Enter Homesteads
Prospective settlers await the President’s proclamation to open homesteads in the promised land. About 1500 boomers are at Guthrie with 3000 on the border, many headed by couriers carrying news. A large portion of hopeful boomers are negroes lured by colonization efforts led by Langston and Auditor McCabe of Kansas.
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Gunmin
O. T
Washington
Guthrie
Langston
Ge Auditor
Lieut Gov Jones splits from party as fair day speeches unfold
The article reports Lieut Gov Jones of New York breaking with his party through an open letter opposing Saratoga convention nominees. It covers Thursday at the Ohio State Fair in Columbus with 40,000 attendees and Senator John Sherman addressing tariffs to farmers. It notes Reno rumors of John W Mackay entering Nevada politics, a Farmers Alliance meeting in St Louis opposing sub treasuries and land loans, and NY Republican state committee activity with figures like Gen Wadworth and William Brookfield amid scattered references.
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Gov. Jones
New York
Columbus
John Sherman
Poe
Sherman
John W. Mackay
Nevada
William M. Stewart
Reno
Farmers’ Alliance
St. Louis
Supreme Council
Waiting for Homes in Oklahoma Sunday Atmosphere
Guruing O T September 20 reports Oklahoma City streets crowded with prairie schooners carriages horsemen and pedestrians amid a Sunday like bustle. The scene includes a mix of travelers settlers and scattered armed groups in the area.
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Oklahoma
Guruing
O. T
National Triumph Amid Speakership Talk in Washington
Representative McKinney of New Hampshire says New England Democrats will act as a unit in the speakership vote and may influence the outcome. He forecasts a brighter Democratic national outlook if Gov. Russell is re elected in Massachusetts and New England states go Democratic in 182. He opposes free coinage and backs Grover Cleveland as the preferred candidate.
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Washington
McKinney
New Hampshire
New England
Democratic Party
Russell
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
Grover Cleveland
Harrison
Blaine
Weekly Globe Offers New Private Circular for Clubs
Advertisement notes opportunity to form a town club by using the Weekly Globe’s new private circular with special rate. It invites readers to send for the circular and free sample copies to start membership outreach.
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GLOBE
Weekly Globe
Trotting Monarch Nelson Sets Michigan Record at 2.10
Grand KaArtos Mich Sept 18 Nelson trotted a mile in 2.10 to set a Michigan track record, beating prior marks by three quarters of a second. After a near wreck in the first attempt, a second run produced a clean time amid a jubilant crowd. Officials logged 2.10 with several watches showing near 2.10. Nelson received honors and a ceremonial service, while West Michigan Association credited for support.
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Nelson
Allerton
Grand KaArtos
Mich
West Michigan
Michigan
Sinbad
Ade
BE. B. Dikeman
Lley
Sha H
John McIntyre
W. J. Smiley
Willard Brigam
Dan J. Leathers
Timer Dikeman
Lilley
Tne
Hag
Park
Kota
Ein
D. J. Leathers
Evedy
West Michigan Association
Racent County
Frank Noble
Aleryon
Ripple
Nelson the king as Sunnyside track clock records set
Waterville Me September news from Sunnyside farm reports Nelson the Great clocking 2.09% around the track. Daisy Rolf Maud Banks and other Nelson offspring show strong times while Dictator Chief recovers from illness and returns to the track. Col Osgood Westland and Polly Nelson also listed with promising marks for the season.
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Waterville
Sunnyside Farm
Nelson
Littlefield
Sunny Side Farm
Daisy Rolf
Maud Banks
Col. Osgood
Westland
Conklin
Polly
Brilliant
Brenda
Sunnyside
Stallion Allerton Sets World Record at 2.09 Percent Pace
Independence Iowa reports Allerton, crowned king of stallions again, sets a world record mark of 2.09 percent with a clean mile in quarters of 82 percent 1 054 L374a 2.00 percent after last night's performance. Nelson shared honors prior to today’s run.
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Independence
Allerton
Nelson
Prince of Naples Early Rising Regimen Cited
From age ten the young Prince of Naples rose at daybreak in all seasons. After a cold bath and broth he began lessons. If he lingered two minutes he lost his broth until after the first lesson, then he endured a full-hour domo period spent in contemplation or study.
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Naples
Subterranean Earthquakes Rattle Tacoma Section
Reports from Tacoma Washington dated September 21 describe four distinct shocks within two weeks, with tremors reaching into Oregon. The heaviest event yesterday morning caused buildings to tremble like ships on a light sea, lasting about three seconds and unnerving guests in large hotels.
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Tacoma
Wash
Oregon
Hop Report Highlights Mixed U.S. Harvest With Noted Prices
Hops markets show varied reports from New York to California with uneven quality. California yields strong though Oregon and Ashington lag, Waterville trading slow while Cooperstown and Oneida report mixed harvests, and Schoharie County old hops fetch 15 to 17 cents. Domestic and European receipts show modest weekly totals and price ranges across state and foreign sources.
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New York
California
Oregon
Ashington
Waterville
N. Y
Cooperstown
Oneida
Morrisville
Schoharie County
York
Europe
Lawto
Pacific Coast
Pope Recieves French Workmen Pilgrimage In Rome
In Rome on September 18 the pope received the first 2000 of the French workers pilgrimage honoring his encyclical. Cardinal Langenieux led the delegation as 20,000 total workers planned to visit Rome to express gratitude. The pope praised Catholic social teaching and urged justice, charity, and church public action while cautioning against socialist disruption.
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Rome
St. Peter's
Langenieux
France
Socialista
Bishops’ Association
Aipong
Val
Old Lady Bristles at Son's Marriage in Youths Companion tale
A stern elder objects to her grown son marrying and laments the match. The minister counsels resignation while the wife is praised as dutiful, yet the old lady remains doubtful. The scene ends with resigned frustration and little comfort.
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Huldah
Evans
Happersue
Resigt Nea Pan
He-Will You Marry Me Exchange Rumors in Uncle Offer
A fragment shows a conversational exchange about marriage proposals. Epoch asks if she will marry him citing a bachelor uncle worth a million. She responds with a rejection but suggests an introduction to the uncle.
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