Decline in Cotton Markets and Global Trade Notes
Across the six months ending June 20 1905 US exports reach 279 653 bales valued at 21 647 545 as cotton market slides after a gloomy Bureau report. The session at New Orleans shows December at 10 23, January 10 31, and March 10 49, with bearish pressure fading to firmness mid day.
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Getuber Bureau
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Agricultural Department
Milking Goats Imported by Department of Agriculture
The Agriculture Department imported sixty eight milking goats from Malta, now in quarantine in New York awaiting inspection. Secretary Wilson notes goats have been neglected in the United States, tuberculosis is rare in goats, and their milk suits children and invalids. The herd, chosen by agent G B Thompson, averages about three quarts daily and will be distributed to state experiment stations for propagation and feeding under scientific care.
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Washington
Island of
Malta
New York
Wilson
United States
G. B. Thompson
Department
Vengeance Felt as Troops Stand Guard at Edna
Father of Mrs Conditt vows not to deter searchers. In Edna Texas troops limit pursuit of Monk Gibson accused in the Conditt murders. Runners dispatched to recruit others while locals consider halting the hunt under Rangers' watch. Fresh horses arrive to resume the search despite the heavy troop presence.
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Houston
Tex
Edna
Monk Gibson
Mr. Conditt
Mystery solved Young Girl confesses hiding parents money
San Francisco October 4. The $11,080 hoard buried in a cellar at 41 O'Farrell Street was hidden by William Schmitz and later confessed by his daughter Louisa Schmitz. Edward Cordero, linked by threats and infatuation, is jailed pending further investigation.
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William Schmitz
T41
O'Farrel Street
Louisa Schmitz
Edward Cordero
Miss Schmitz
Cordero
Pension and insurance notes from Mississippi period
Mississippi pension lists show an expected 5 to 10 percent rise in pensioners this year with 7 271 last year as auditors push for early October distribution to aid pensioners before cold weather. Insurance premium totals for the first six months fell across sixteen life companies with Equitable and New York Life showing shifts. fire insurance also declined. Jackson probes the fate of the St Paul syndicate plans for land and rail line near Pearl River, while prison, Civil War papers, Tombigbee river survey, Starkville masonry plans, and Columbia women’s group activities fill regional updates.
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N. Y
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President's Itinerary Through Southern States Updated
The Providence reports President Roosevelt will visit New Orleans on the 20th, travel by cruiser to Washington by water, and arrive by the 30th or list inst. A revised plan sends him from Washington on the 18th, with stops at St Augustine Mobile and Little Rock before disbanding in Arkansas. The New Orleans ceremonies occur on the 26th.
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Government Cotton Report Indicates 1905 Ginnings Totals
The Census Bureau reports 2,358,041 bales of cotton ginned from 1905 growth through September 24, gathered from telegraphic canvasses of ginneries nationwide. State totals include Alabama 330,308. Georgia 600,212. Texas 777,446. North Carolina 121,243. Missouri 2,425. and others, with overall completion to 2,358,031 bales.
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Pat Crowe Captured in Butte Mont Oct 3 1900 Kidnap Suspect
Pat Crowe, sought by Omaha police for the 1900 kidnapping of the son of millionaire Packer Cudahy, was arrested in Butte Montana. Identification was confirmed via photos sent by Omaha officers. Crowe, alarmed at the capture, resisted and cursed as police arrested him with revolvers at his stomach. He said he would return to Omaha without requisition papers.
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Arcanum Troubles Protests Over New Assessments
New York Oct 3. Legal committee of the Associated Councils of the Royal Arcanum advises members refuse to sign blinks tendered by the Suprae Cornell. Pay old rate of assessment. if collector refuses, send written protest with payment of the new rate. Protests form provided. committee disclaims responsibility for action.
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Ontario
Bloodhounds Pursue Suspect in Edna Murder Case
Report from Allen Pastut describes bloodhounds augmented by the hour as officers close in on Mook Gibson, accused of murder. Family factions push for a public burning at Edna, with dates and times tentatively set for a morning execution if captured tonight.
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H H Beasley
Plans for Roosevelt visit to Bulloch Hall Roswell Ga
A mass meeting near Roswell outlines events for President Roosevelt October 20 visit to Bulloch Hall the childhood home of Mittie Bulloch his mother. Senator Steve Clay will welcome him and travel from Marietta with J B Wing and Roswell officials to Bulloch Hall for a guided tour led by Mrs J B Wing and Mrs G Wood through Mittie Bulloch’s rooms and furnishings.
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Uncle Sam's Soldiers Underpaid Says Paymaster
Washington report of Army Paymaster Francis A. S. Dodge argues soldiers are underpaid and savings deposits total 1 591 020 this year with 26 204 326 since the system began. The army’s pay cost for the year reached 831 361 132 and Congress last updated pay scales 35 years ago.
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Washington
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Tragic Hunting Accident Kills Mrs Lewis in Texas
Beaumont, Oct 2 Mrs F J Lewis was shot through the heart by a premature discharge of a gun held by her husband Lewis. They were hunting from a buggy when Lewis stepped out to shoot. the gun fired accidentally and the woman fell. The incident occurred as they hid in the buggy near Beaumont. The tragedy is under investigation by local authorities.
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F. J. Lewis
Lewis
City to Clean Premises as Ordinance Enforced
Fragmentary report notes an October measure requiring property owners to remove standing water with two hiccups in the text. A ceremony announced for today references a Tower and three items. Refugees are expected to be retold tomorrow morning amid unclear details and a mention of Arboul 2nd.
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Sunzwun Bae
Optimism Spreads as September Closes in Prosperous Tone
Bradatreat's Weekly Review notes widespread activity across trade and industry in September with no abatement in demand. Weather enabled crop maturation, cotton prices remained strong, and building materials sold at top prices. Labor market activity is described as unusually robust for the era.
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New York
Bradatreat
Campaign to curb obscene post cards extends year
Acting Post master General Hitchcock circular to all postmasters renews the curb on obscenity in mail with a rule barring cards bearing obscene or indecent language or pictures. The department notes the comic valentine season has extended year round due to widespread mailed vulgar cards from anonymous senders.
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Washington
Hitchcock
Moriarity of Wall Street Traced in Bank Heist
Traced to a long-dominant Wall Street criminal known as the Moriarity of Wall Street the $259000 stock and bond theft from National City Bank via a forged $300000 check. Pinkerton detectives seek evidence to arrest the once infamous guerilla now a millionaire with prior prison time.
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National City Bank
Wall Street
Pinkerton
End of Their Tether in Montreal Sees U S Officials Arrive
George F. White United States marshal for the southern district of Georgia and Joseph W. Doyle district attorney arrived in Montreal to return Col. Gaynor and Capt. Green to Savannah for trial on charges of defrauding the United States government. There will be no further appeal actions by defense lawyers regarding Judge Culmet's ruling.
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Can
George F. White
United States
Southern District of Georgia
Joseph W. Doyle
Col. Gaynor
Capt. Green
Savannah
Culmet
Millionaire William R Travers Ends Life In New York
William R Travers a millionaire man of leisure and son of a famed wit and Wall Street operator shot himself in his Madison Avenue apartment. He was in the prime of life and in good health, leaving a large fortune behind.
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New York
William R .Travers
Wall Street
Madison Avenue
Travers
Costly Conflagration in Bennettsville West of Square
A large fire destroyed the business block west of Bennettsville’s public square, sparing only the Planters Bank. Loss estimated around 100000 dollars. Burned structures included the post office, harness and buggy shop, Excelsior Hardware, and Wetherly dry goods.
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Predicted Lower Retail Prices for Winter Food Goods
Washington reports Secretary Wilson predicts lower retail prices for meat dairy poultry and other products this winter. He credits record yields of grain and corn in Minnesota North Dakota Iowa Nebraska and Kansas and says heavy crops restore normal agricultural conditions. Lower costs may benefit households as feeding profits rebound and meat and dairy markets stabilize.
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Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Jillmoia
Dakotas
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
Bank Robbery Wrecks Eldorado Vault in Dawn Heist
Four men dynamited the C. F. Burnett & Sons bank in Eldorado at 2 a.m. fleeing with about $8,000 to $10,000 in currency and gold plus $240 in cash and six gold watches. A bloodless pistol confrontation with citizens occurred as they escaped. one man was left on the street as a lookout.
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Eldorado, AL
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C. F. Burnett, & Sons
The Throne of Norway Candidature Favoring Prince Charles
Copenhagen dispatch reports high authority indicating Norway may invite Prince Charles of Denmark to become king if Norway declines the Bernadotte offer. It is believed that only about ten storthing members oppose, with King Christian and the British court favoring the Danish prince.
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Denmark
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Copenhagen
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Fight With Four Footpads Leaves One Dead
Berkeley Sept 29 A policeman John J Lestrang of Berkely Cal shot and killed one of four highwaymen after being ordered to hold up his lands The dead man died from a jugular wound while three accomplices fled to escape capture at the scene The officer fired after drawing his revolver and the attackers fled into the night
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Franco-German Morocco Accord Sparks European Relief
Paris dispatch reports the Franco-German accord on Morocco signed to end months of suspense. Foreign officers and the German embassy express satisfaction as the dispute settles and peace in Europe is encouraged by the agreement.
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Morocco
Europe
Killed by Town Marshal in Carmi Shootout
Carmi town marshal Edward Trapp shot and killed William Scarborough of Evansville Ind after Scarborough drew a razor during an arrest attempt. Scarborough had quarrelled with his sweetheart and hunted his rival. The marshal faces no arrest.
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Evansville
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Mar
Carmi
Edward Trapp
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Irish language taught in 3500 schools nationwide
The report notes 3500 Irish language schools in Ireland. It cites Franciscan fathers in the holy land overseeing 81 churches and chapels, 100000 Catholics, and preaching in 12 languages. They run three orphan asylums with 249 orphans and baptized about 2000 people.
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University of Berlin
Ohio State University
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Misa Florence Hite
Mary McMahon
Thomas Shevlin
Minneapolis
University of Minnesota
University
Medical notes on disinfection and disease in 19th century science
A collage of medical observations cites Soda in a two percent solution as a disinfectant per Prof Esmarek of Gottingen, notes Finland University’s female enrollment and pass rates, and reports Dr Paul of Breslau linking headaches to heat retention. It mentions Somnoforme anesthetic from Bordeaux, a three-lung exhibit in Edinburgh, iodine cures for tuberculosis proposed by Italian physicians, and Milan’s Prof Lavi claiming a new processing method.
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Noticed It And Young Lady From New Jersey Put Her Wits To Work
A New Jersey woman described severe abdominal pains and vomiting after meals, with episodes forcing her to seek relief by tying down clothing and avoiding lying down. She recalls trying remedies before a breakthrough at last.
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