Chicago packing rate fight pits railroads against packers
The article describes a struggle between the Great Western and railroads over rate control for packing house products and dressed meats. It notes potential demoralization of the rate system if packers concede, and cites injunctions, court actions, and shifts in rate policy impacting Chicago and western shipping. It also lists various labor strikes and economic updates across multiple cities.
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Chicago
West
Netion
United States
Great Western
Polata
Interstate Commerce Commission
Packing interests merge under Swift Armour Morris group
A Chicago report details a sweeping consolidation in the meat-packing industry. It notes the Armour and Morris firms join the Swift ownership chain with acquisitions including the Anglo American and Fowler interests and the Omaha Packing Company, forming a $150 million holding company.
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Chicago
Hammond Packing Companies
Amour Interests
Terent
Anglo-American
Fowler
Swift
Omaha
Armoniac
Ington
Daint
Comhisattors
Kronkies
Armour, Swift and Morris
Anglo American
Swift & Co
Armour Queebase
Omaha Packing Company
Swift, Armour and Morris
Morrie
St. Louis
National Trade Trust Debate Warns Packers Fight Ahead
Denver, John W. Springer, president of the National Title Stork Association, warns against a beet trust and potential packer merger. He says the plan would fix meat prices and trigger united resistance from stock producers and consumers to block such a trust.
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Denver
Col
John W. Springer
National Titre Stork Association
United States
Tvo
Packers’ Trust
Lightning Kills Burlington County Hotel Proprietor at Sea
William M Wells, former coroner, proprietor of a Burlington City hotel, fishing with his wife near Atlantic City, was struck dead by lightning beside their yawl. Mrs Wells survived, extinguishing the flames on his burning clothing. In Paterson New Jersey William Von Orden was instantly killed on his crystal lake piazza as a thunderstorm struck.
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Conner
George Conner
Tormer
Bay View
Cecil County
Atlantic City
William M. Wells
Burlington County
Burlington City
Mra
Wells
Paterson
N. T
Wiliam von Orden
Crystal Lake
Alabama Republican convention restricts participation
A version of a state party resolution seeks to bar all unqualified voters under Alabama's new constitution from state and county conventions. The move aims to exclude most Black voters and other groups, effectively maintaining white party control.
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Republicams For Negroes Frou
Birmingham
Ala
Republican
E-Momina Oall
Eee -Comimittee-Adoptel
Alabama
Flis
Republian
Wan
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Electric chair death of Aaron Walle for 1900 New York murder
Aaron Walle was executed in the electric chair at Kings Slug Prison for the 1900 murder of Maury Brannigan in New York City. The sentence was carried out with multiple shocks after a drawn out process as officials remarked on the execution.
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Ossining
N. Y
Aaron Walle
King Slug
Maury Brannigan
New York City
Connaughton
Miners Strike Rallies 7000 in Scranton Protest
In Scranton a mass meeting drew 7000 strikers from the city and surrounding towns. National President Jabo Mitchell and district leaders spoke on unity, relief funds, and the strike’s cause, urging members to support the fight and skip reliance on officers.
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Td, Nicholls
Adam Ryscavage
John
Dempsey
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le Hag
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Whey
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New York
Ehniing
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Hans
Coal Trust
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Atehaw
Xaoue
Tox
Anil Ake
Latindas Road
Unclear OCR: labor, strikes, and politics in fragmented text
Fragmented report cites Kanees farmers, a Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers event, workplace accidents, strikes in Sweden, a 510000 Merchants Stakes win, bicycle racing injury fund debates, intercollegiate water polo plans, Winston Churchill candidacy, and naval/political notes. Names and places are garbled, with multiple unrelated items in a single pass.
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Sweden
Rhythmica
Inston
NCA Board of Conteam
Weather Forum Debates Planetary Link to Uproarious Skies
Geneva N Y reports scientist Dr William Brooks rejects any positive link between planetary movements and the present unusual weather. He notes no clear planetary changes explain recent storms and volcanic activity incl Krakatoa and Mont Pelée. He will continue observation to test the idea despite public interest.
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Uclontiste
Wiliam Jr. Brooks
Liwith Obsservatory
Holty
Gorts
Brooks
Tam
Brooke
Krakatoa
Fale
Artice
Mont Telec
General Smith Learns Fate In Retirement From Active Duty
General Samuel H. Smith learns of President Roosevelt's retirement from active duty after a court martial for ordering the Teland of Samar transformed. News arrives aboard the pilot boat near the harbor as Major Duva and a War Department official deliver the official notification. Smith, with his wife, retreats to private rooms and declines discussion.
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Sant Francisco
Cal
Ube Xlip
Saco H. Smith
Samar
Thomas
Smith
Duva
Cranaport Service
Sip
Silith
Big Cably
Santa Barbara Earthquake Devastates Los Alamos Town
A severe Santa Barbara Valley quake wrecked every brick building in Los Alamos, killing none but causing extensive damage. A thousand tanks burst oils spilled, scores driven from homes, and widespread cracks hit Lampoe Santa Ynez and surrounding towns. President Wheeler advised evacuation as aftershocks continued, with four more shocks felt the next day.
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Santa Barbara
Cal
Los Alamos
Tenry
Fos Almos
Santa Barbara County
Lampoe
W. S. Wickenben
Benjamin Ide Wheeler
University of California
Alamos Valley
Toe Alamos
Tos Alamos
San Tis Obispo
San Alamos
Great Fissure Discovered in Grenad Bl Troy
Severe electrical storm exposes a cross shaped fissure with a two foot hole admitting molten material. Amidst chaos Acting Mayor fires Police Chief amid bribery charges and reshuffles, implicating Mayor Ames and his brother as the scandal unfolds in Minneapolis and Troy authorities.
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Tata Boltac
Storne
Ames
Neslenedt
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Mini
Manor Jug
Potive Amer
Testa
TenYearOld Girl Rescues Baby From Infuriated Man
A ten year old girl in Tochester New York intervened when a mob attacked a baby in a pasture. She grabbed a stack and charged the assailant, subduing him until help arrived. The baby was left shaken but unharmed. The incident followed reports of a lynching in Virginia and broader mob violence with multiple suspects named in wire service summaries.
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Williama
Aristotle
Flora
Minera Colliery Fire Traps Dozens in Wollongong Rescue Efforts
A Mount Keralla colliery explosion in Wollongong leaves at least 67 recovered and 190 feared entombed as a major fire rages. Parliaments adjourned amid a national emergency as relatives await news and rescue teams fight to save workers.
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Mount Keralla
Wollongong
Sylwanthy
Pheyleity
Western dairy product prices and market notes
The excerpt lists dairy items including State Full Cream and Fancy creams, with references to Western and Southern choices. It also covers fruits, vegetables, and live poultry prices, plus notes on national weather and agricultural conditions impacting markets and crop prospects.
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Heang
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Lima
Cab
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Eny
Gentleman Burglar Adams Confesses Chester Vermont Thefts
Chester Vermont residents were shocked as Clarence Adams known as the Gentleman Burglar admitted a six year spree of robberies. He claimed he robbed for amusement and showed little remorse while in jail after being peppered by birdshot during a nearby thwarted escape attempt. Authorities and citizens had used detectives and watch parties to track the offenses leading to Adams arrest and partial confessions of numerous burglaries.
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Stamps Book Publishing House
Brittany Resistance Grows Over School Closures
Reports describe strong opposition in Brittany to a Religious Associations law closing schools. Soldiers failed to oust nuns at Tan Nonce amid gunfire while a breach opened in Motte Servolox. Villagers cheered as troops moved on. Bretons and nobles lead factions guarding the area with some fleeing toward Spain Italy and Belgium.
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Meir
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Country Featherty Becomes I Keene at Hinrrer
A chaotic accident at AMMNaut-Gols farm leaves three men: Jacob W Kehroyer Daniel Kerling and George Schlosanarle severely injured as timbers collapse on a resting crowd. Henry Scheible suffers a badly damaged leg amputated. Navy may require volunteers amid wartime tension.
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