Value of Our Farms and U S Agriculture in 1900
The census bulletin on U S agriculture for 1900 notes 5,759,657 farms valued at 16.6 billion dollars with land and improvements dominating. The total farm property is 20.51 billion, and farm products for 1899 amount to 1.739 billion. Texas and Illinois lead in farm counts and values, Iowa and Illinois show high land improvement, and state figures detail acreage and stock values across the nation.
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Census Bureau
United States
The
Bulletin
Missouri
Iowa
Ilinois
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York
Texas
Ilnois
Alabama
Georgia
Kentucky
Michigan
Mississippi
North Carolina
Tennessee
Wlinois
Winois
Towa
California
Kansas
Minnesota
Nebraska
Siehignann
Fraudulent Contractors Given Two Week Respite
Colonel Gaynor and Captain Greene, accused American contractors linked to harbor work frauds in Savannah, Georgia, were granted another two week delay by Judge Caron in the Quebec Superior Court. After hearing United States and defense arguments on habeas corpus writs, the judge said a decision would come in about two weeks and ordered the prisoners returned to the sheriff’s custody.
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Gaynor
Greene
Savannah
Caron
Quebec
United States
Starvation claims life of Kentucky woman in remote cabin
Martha Kaiser, once a laborer tied to a wagon with a cow, died of starvation in a rough Knobs hut near Danville Kentucky. She left no food or clothing, and her family dwindled to one young son as authorities note her mind deteriorated before the body was found days after death. In Oklahoma, two men including Thomas Daniel perished in a Rock Island train collision near Lawton.
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Martha Kaiser
Knobs
Danville
Wesem
Rock Island
Nexr
Lawton, O. T
Thomas Daniel
Lawton
Acre region dispute between Bolivia and Brazil over lease
The Acre region in northern Bolivia, a disputed triangular area with Brazil and Peru, has gained attention after Bolivia leased part of it to an Anzio American syndicate. Brazil threatens to break diplomatic relations if the contract isn’t rescinded. The article notes rubber wealth, native tribes, and harsh conditions, including use of darts and spears and absence of horses.
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Bolivia
Brazil
Acre
Belivia
Peru
Beni
Bunien
Jeffries Wins The Fight In Eight Rounds Over Fitzsimmons
In San Francisco Jeffries knocks out Bob Fitzsimmons in the eighth round with a body shot and a jaw blow. Fitzsimmons, unresolved by Jeffries power, fights bravely but is defeated as the champion shows enduring resilience. Jeffries dominates with superior boxing and weight advantage.
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Fitzsissmonrts
San Francisco
Jim Jeffries
Bob Fitzsimmos
Fitzsimmons
Jeffries
Cornral
Fitz
Hob
Cornesall
Jeff
Herale
Hill Advises The Farmers Diversify Crops
President James J. Hill of the Great Northern Railroad issues a circular to North Dakota farmers urging diversification away from sole wheat reliance. He warns of potential serious consequences if the grain crop fails and promotes cattle, sheep, and poultry farming with forthcoming bulletins on livestock handling.
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James J. Hill
The
Great Northern Railroad
North Dakota
Great North@an
Peter Maher Retires From Ring Force
Peter Maher announces retirement from boxing, while Bay commits a rare mistake for Cleveland. Delehanty leads American League in extra bases and distance hitting, BarkettRare Browns record, Champion shines in 20 mile Brighton Beach event, Sullivan-Corbett bout blocked, Waddell’s perfect game unlikely to be matched, Bergen exits Cincinnati, Cooper leaves cycling for new fad.
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Peter Maher
Harry Bay
Cleveland
Delehanty
Liz
Barkett
St. Louis Browns
Albert Champion
Cyelist
Brighton Beach
Dave Sullivan
Young Corbett
St. Louis
Corbett
McGovern
The Great Coal Strike Threat Lands Hard Hit Regions
The article warns the anthracite strike could hollow out the region as 45,000 adults already left for work elsewhere and 50,000 more could be absorbed in soft coal districts. It argues mass emigration may force operators to concede or abandon mines, with relief funds swelling to about 2 million dollars monthly.
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Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Ilinois
Iowa
Kentucky
Tennessee
Indianapolis
Phone-Swearing As Crime Fines Doctor For Sack Practice
In St Louis a police court fined physician S L Gettym five dollars for cussing into a telephone during a complaint about service. Judge Sidener ruled profanity is offensive and unjustified, rejecting self defense or provocation defenses andaffirming the court’s jurisdiction over the offense.
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St. Louis
8. L. Gettym
Tn 3
Sidener
McKinley Memorial Fund to Aid Printing Souvenir
Fund to honor the late President McKinley expects contributions from personal friends to finance a memorial souvenir. Proceeds will be directed toward memorial care and related expenses as the item is printed for distribution to contributors.
Judge Jackson One Of West Virginia’s Oldest Jurists
Judge John Jay Jackson, nearing eighty with forty years on the Federal bench in West Virginia, helped sentence several miners’ organizers for contempt. A Lincoln appointee, Virginian by birth, he remained steadfast to the Union and was active in state politics before the war. He became known for issuing drastic injunctions in labor disputes during the last six years.
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John Jay Jackson
Miners’ Union
West Virginia
Jackson
Lincoln
Virginia
Bell and
Everett
Hunt for Tracy Abandoned Ends Long Oregon Pursuit
After forty days of pursuit by men and bloodhounds, all organized effort to capture Harry Tracy, the escaped Oregon convict, has ended. No further posses will start after him. The pursuit through Clark, Cowlitz, Lewis, Waggoner, of Chehalis, and Merrill's body reward have contributed to the drop in Tracy's escape.
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Harry Tracy
Oregon
Tracy
Clark
Cowlitz
Lewis
Waggoner
Chehalis
Merrill
Tracy Hoat
Diary of Bishop W X Ninde in Press
The diary of the late Bishop W X Ninde edited by his daughter Mary is now in press. The Rev Dr John Bancroft Devine and John A Afford have bought the New York Observer. The Bishop of Auckland died aged 71 and was consecrated in 1962.
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W. X. Ninde
Mary
John Bancroft Devine
John A. Afford
New York Observer
Auckland
New Zealand
Bermudy Islands
United Norwegian Lutheran Church
Milwaukee
Blanchard
E. S. MacArthur
Calvary Baptist Church
New York
Jerusalem
Holy Land
C. E. Varney
Lombard College
Varney
E A
B. D
W. H. York
Joseph Kiang
Rome
Kiang
Woman's Sig Goat Ranch Shows Angora Wealth in Sierra County
Armour, owner of over 25 000 Angora goats in Sierra County, earns about 25000 yearly profit from her herd. Her prized animal Columbia Plascha is valued at 1500. Widow with nine children after 1899, she launched a self made ranching venture after partnering with a goat owner, moving to mountain pasture at 6000 feet. Now employs twenty goatherds, supports college for eldest son, and keeps other children in Kingston.
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Birs. Armour
Sierra County
N. BL
America
Elsum
Armour
Kingston
Verse writers tap demand for humor in vaudeville
An Old theatrical man notes the rise of popular song and humor in vaudeville. He says refined humor and clever parodies can attract audiences and profit managers, while reducing vulgarity. The public seeks laughter over tragedy and verse writers who create fresh, inoffensive, comic bits can gain fame and reward.
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New Orleans Times-Democrat
Heredity Displayed and a Runaway Bride Cameo
A humorous piece showing Arthur with a square chin and a two leaf clover as a sign of affection for Marjorie Brooks, amid family banter with sister May and brother Charlie. A quip on a runaway groom adds a final tongue in cheek line about the bride's relief at a broken engagement.
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Arthur
Artie
May
Marjorie Brooks
Marjorie
Arthurs
Charlie
New York Evening Sun
Washingtons thriving role in education and infrastructure
Washington is a great educational center as millions of documents are prepared to enlighten voters. Congress members distribute speeches by mail and by committees plan extensive pamphlets. The Treasury and War departments announce major building and land acquisitions, plus a call for a daily egg from hens for photo lithography needs.
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Washington
Congress
House
Senate
Capitol
Wton
Republican Committee
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Gaynor and Greene
Hill
Quis
Babe” Waddell
Paradelphia
Hilly Bergen
Cincinnati
Tom Cooper
Tracey
Igo
Woman's Sig Goat Ranch
Supervising Architect of the Treasury
James N. Taylor
Taylor
Greenville
Tenn
Hee
Athin
National Museum
District of Columbia
War College
Arsenal
McKim, Mead & White
Walcott
Geological Survey
Civil Service Commission
Interior Department
Treasury Department
Philippines
Secretary of the Treasury
Charles J. Jones
Buffalo”.Jones
Yellowstone Park
Bureau of Navigation
Shaw
Logan Carlisle
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