Child’s Play In Wheat Markets Behind Vast Manipulation
The New York Times alleges secret manipulation by a pool led by D Armour H O Armour John D Rockefeller and Colonel James North to distort wheat prices since 1888. It cites 10 million moved from Chicago and New York markets and a large open interest as proof of a giant, ongoing scheme with international reach.
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New York
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D. Armour
H. O. Armour
Standard Oil Millions
James T. North
Painter
America
Chicago Board of Trade
Eac O
Commission Houses
St. Louis
Toledo
Liverpool
Bears
Train Robber Perry Captured After Desperate Chase
Rochester, N Y Feb 22 Oliver Curtis Perry a train robber was captured in the Boston swamp near Lyons after a dramatic pursuit. The assault on the Express car near Weedsport and Syracuse included masked gunmen two revolvers and a rifled safe. Perry an ex cow boy fled across country pursued by a large posse and was finally brought to Lyons.
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Rochester
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Oliver Curtis Perry
Boston
Lyons
Weedsport
Syracuse
American Express Company
Express
Dan McInerney
Enine
Perry
New Mexico
Mexican Official Claims Large Slice of U S Territory
A Sonora official asserts a boundary resurvey could push sixty miles of U S land into Mexico affecting Tucson Yuma Tombstone Nogales Bisbee Wilcox Benson Gila Bend and San Diego. The claim is unverified but a survey by Captain Finley and 150 soldiers at Fort Bliss is planned for much of the year.
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Benson
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Sonora
Mex
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Yuma
Tombstone
Nogales
Bisbee
Wilcox
Gila Bend
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Cal
San Juan
Capistrano
Southern Pacific Railroad
Arizona
Finley
United States Army
Fort Bliss
Tex
Unusual Twin-Headed Lamb Exhibited in Kentucky
A lamb born on James A. McCord’s Ewing farm has eight legs and two tails. One head is normal while the other is a knot with two ears, yet the creature is healthy though unable to walk. Later, in Louisville a 14-year-old stabbed John Gore to death during a depot fight with Coon Kurtz, George Kurtz the killer.
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Louisville
Cecelian
John Gore
Coon Kurtz
George Kurtz
Gore
Indianapolis Millionaire Fights Murphy Heirs Injunction
Samuel Dalzell seeks an injunction to stop Murphy heirs from suing to claim half of his fortune. He says his wife’s sister’s transmission of 3000 dollars from his mother-in-law was handled, and that Murphy kin threaten legal action unless he settles. Dalzell, now wealthy from real estate and retired business, alleges the heirs deny any part of the estate.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Samuel Dalzell
Ireland
Pennsylvania
Murphy
Dalzell
Havine
Bin
Tragic wreck claims man and wife riding front of baggage car
Indianapolis February 22 The Big Four passenger train from Cincinnati wrecked east of the city after hitting an open switch. The engineer and fireman escaped with minor injuries. A man and woman believed to be Thomas Hobley and Elmun George, married in Chicago last September, were found dead under the wreckage. Their parents live in Grand Rapids.
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Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Thomas Hobley
Elmun George
Grand Rapids
Hobley
Chicago
Street Car Strike Paralyzes Indianapolis Lines
Indianapolis February 22 strikers block all streetcar lines after a unanimous vote to strike. A Brightwood line attempt failed as workers refused to operate. Brotherhood president Frenzel warns mayor Sullivan for police protection and warns the city of possible losses if not provided.
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Indianapolis
Brightwood
Frenzel
Sullivan
Legally Married After 22 Years Hidden Union
Seymour Indiana report reveals Minerva Harrell married Elijah L. Easton in 1870 after believing George Futrel dead. Futrel reappears and divorce granted, then Easton and Harrell wed again and raised six children in Carr township, all based on a mistaken prior marriage.
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Seymour
Ind
George Futrel
Minerva Harrell
Futrel
Elijah L. Easton
Carr Township
Futrer
Enormous Wolf Hunt Nets Hundreds in Kansas Rally
In Crawford and Bourbon counties a massive roundup drew more than 5,000 participants who killed about 300 wolves and captured 2000 jack rabbits by error signaling. One injury reported as Thomas Perkins of Farlington torn by wolves. a second note tells of a horseback wedding in Pac o Indiana where Squire Hudelson tied the couple, William Tolmer and Minnie E Stackhouse, in matrimony.
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Crawford
Bourbon
Kansas
Thomas Perkins
Farlington
Pac O
Ind
D. M. Hudelson
William Tolmer
Minnie E. Stackouse
Enraged horses kill stallion in Crawfordsville stables
In Crawfordsville Indiana on February 20 two blooded Clydesdale stallions broke loose at William Price horse dealer’s stable. One stallion valued at 1500 dollars was crushed and bit to pieces while trying to retreat through a small door. The surviving horse is badly damaged.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
William Price
Deluder Negroes Induced by False Promises to Liberia
A party of about one hundred African Americans and families arrived in New York from the Indian Territory en route to Liberia. Led by Rev. Hill, they were persuaded to sell homes to fund a voyage costing 1500 dollars with passage offered by a steamship line. Hill misled them with a falsified promise of free passage after swearing allegiance to Africa. Police sheltered them at Stephen Merritt's mission as Hill disappeared and the group faced destitution.
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New York
Africa
Stephen Merritt
George Washington
Redland
I. T
Cherokee Nation
Fort Smith
Ark
Mr. Hill
Hill
Ella
Coppinger
Washington
American Colonizati O Society
Custom House
The Indianapolis Holocaust Verdict Sparks Outrage
Coroner Manker delivers a voluminous verdict declaring nineteen institute victims died by suffocation not fire. It blames fright, says protections were adequate, and absolves police, fire, and management of fault. The article notes the coroner’s whitewash tone and compares it to a possible influence by the institution’s proprietor. It also reports on the New Postal Cards and their rapid adoption, detailing sizes A and C and recent shipments.
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Indianapolis
Manker
Surgical Institute
Dr. Sen
Washington
Congress Sifts Labor Eight Hour Bill and Choctaw Claims
Senate opened with a bill to adjust laborer and mechanic accounts under the eight hour law. Idaho contested election case occupied the day. A bill on Indian appropriation advanced. adjourned. President’s Choctaw claims message read and laid aside for later. Sherman resolution referred on treaty rights crimes. joint resolutions seek six year presidency and biennial sessions. House read Choctaw claims message and moved to committee on Indian appropriation.
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Idaho
Hovgsk
Sherman
United States
The
Congress
House
Royal Baking Powder Ranked Highest in Tests
The Government Baking Powder tests by the Department of Agriculture in Washington, DC show Royal Baking Powder superior in leavening power and cream of tartar quality, providing the most authoritative information on the best powder.
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Congress
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Royal Baking Powder Declared Superior by Public Analyst
The Canadian Tests show the Royal Baking Powder is 23 percent stronger than competitors. Public Analyst F. X. Valade of Ontario asserts the Royal is pure and contains wholesome ingredients, describing it as the strongest among tested powders.
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F. X. Valade
Ontario
Dominion of Canada
Senate Moves Against Revenue Marine Transfer
A Senate communication from Secretary Foster urges against transferring the revenue marine to the navy while allowing retirement for incapacitated officers. A resolution asks the president for details on the recent Canadian reciprocity conference. The bill to extend Chinese immigration provisions for ten years passes. House actions include eulogies for Senator Plumb and private bill day. Local items report grip and diphtheria cases, accidents, and other incidents across Indiana. Martinsville prepares for artesian wells and health seekers.
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Foster
Revenue Marine
Navy Department
House
Plumb
Bynum
The Markets Cincinnati 18c Wheat and Cattle Prices
The Cincinnati market reports mixed prices for wheat corn and merino wool. Livestock quotes include prime cattle at 500 dollars and hogs around 5.25 to 5.30, with sheep and lambs listed at various values. Also reported are two violent incidents: a man immersed in freezing river water in Gosaxon Indiana and a fatal shooting at a Westfield Republican convention in Noblesville Indiana.
Mrs Eliza Gray’s Third Set Of Teeth Protrude In Osnoop Indiana
Mrs Eliza Beth Gray widow of Judge Gray of Osnoop Indiana aged eighty five years is said to have cheated the dentist twice in her life as her third set of teeth has appeared and protrudes through hardened gums in a curious old gossip item from the era.
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Osnoop
Ind
Elizabeth Gray
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