Iron Price Up in Foreign Market Signals Strong Demand
New York Aug 17 Iron Age review shows extraordinary production and price movement. Demand rises with higher futures and potential prosperity for 1900. Purchases include 40 000 tons steel rails and 140 000 tons on hooks, with shipments possibly carrying into next year. Prospects of higher prices attract both buyers and sellers amid European restraint and large imperial Japan orders.
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New York
Chicago & Northwestern
Rock Island Road
Europe
Pencoyd
Iran
Aingle Gack PLC
Imperial Government Railways
Japan
Mat J
Railroad Men Anxious Over Possible Cuts
In New York on August 17 the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad labor force fears layoffs as crews may be reduced to cut costs. Reports say about twenty five crews could be laid off when the Valentine timetable begins. Workers may face 12 hour days with no route layoff. The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen warns local orders not to wait beyond Friday for Mr Russell’s decision.
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New York
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad
Tts
Tifa
Why Beef Is High in New York
A Nelson Morrin & Co representative explained to a World reporter that American beef prices rise as efforts by American packers to push Australian beef from English markets gain momentum. He said substantial shipments to England are undertaken to win the business, even at heavy losses overseas.
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New York
Nelson, Morrin & Co
England
Beef Exports Rise While Home Market Struggles
Analysts note export demand for American beef surges, keeping home supplies ample yet prices high. Cattle receipts in Kansas City Omaha and Chicago were sizable, with packers earning modest profits as butchers press for higher selling prices to match the overall rise. Consumers face no shortage, but industry tensions grow as traders seek price protection.
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Kanana City
Omaha
Chicago
Five Brutal Assaults Stir Little Rock Suburbs
In Little Rock over 24 hours five brutal assaults by a negro man against white women occurred in suburban areas. Governor Jones offered 1500 dollars for each arrest and conviction. Four suspects were lodged in jail. Hol Wright was named by Mrs. Kennedy as a suspect. A mob assembled near the jail, and Sheriff Kavanaugh arrested a man for inciting riot.
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Little Rock
Ark
Jones
Hol
Wright
Kennedy
Fourteenth
Jones Streets
Dail
Kavanaugh
Great Catch of Fish
The schooner Anna arrives from the Bering Sea with 616000 codfish weighing 300 tons after months at sea. Arctic schooners report strong seasons and a large overall catch. The Panifir reports a very large season’s catch and Karluk sets a 16000 red salmon benchmark. Copper River fisheries use gill nets while Karluk seines sweep 1200 feet of water with steam winches.
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San Francisco
Anna
Bering Sea
Arctic
Panifir
Conner River
Alaska
Karluk
Copper River
Filibusters Caught Near Baracoa and Ba racon Harbor
Military authorities capture General Guerrero a Dominican insurgent and 30 men with 140 stands of arms and 18 000 rounds of ammunition from the steamer Montera bound from Havana A US armed tug seizes a suspicious schooner at a Cove near Barcon and officials suspect a filibustering voyage Dominican revolutionary agents are active in many parts of Santiago de Cuba province.
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Santiago de Cuba
Baracoa
Selling Arms to Natives in Alaska
Washington says the interior secretary starts issuing permits under Alaska code to sell arms to natives. Prior to the law there were no restrictions. The new act imposes a penalty of 100 to 500 dollars and imprisonment for sales without authority, and requires arms to be sold only by responsible persons.
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Washington, D.C
Secretary of the Interior
Alaska
Hidden Rock Found near Sydney Sea Route
Captain Tam bert of the Wachusett reports a sunken rock on charts off the coast near latitude 82 degrees south and longitude degrees west. Five or six fathoms of water lie above the hazard. The vessel passed safely but heavy weather would threaten a deeply laden ship from Australia.
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San Francisco
Tambert
Wachusett
Sydney
Australia
Educational lesson on artesian well at Crystal Springs
The facility invites visitors to view the sinking and operation of a new artesian well based on coal oil field techniques. Machinery will run day and night with electric lighting so guests can observe at all hours. Also, starting Sunday July 9, the Butte Anaconda and Pacific railroad offers a $1 round trip fare for Sundays only to Butte to Anaconda and to Mountain View park, with Mountain House Coal Trail Creek Montana listed.
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Crystal Springs
Pennsylvania
Butte, Anaconda
Advange Made Heavy Volleys Against Filipino Defenders
Manila August 17 report from Calulut describes the Twelfth Infantry advancing along the railway with Captains Evans and Wood deploying flanks. Filipino force estimated at 1500 or more, entrenched in trenches, heavy volleys aimed at artillery, insurgents retreating northward as Americans push forward amid intense heat and casualties including a Manila Times reporter shot in the head. Lieutenant Howland wounded but not seriously.
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Manila
Calulut
Evans
Wood
Smith
Evang
Manila Times
Howland
Whedton
Sponging Fleet Wrecked by Bahama Hurricane Rears 150 Bodies
Private advices from Jacksonville PIA Aug 17 say the West Indian hurricane struck Anders land in the Bahama group causing vast property damage and wrecking the sponging fleet. It is reported that 150 bodies were washed ashore.
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Jacksonville
Pia
Palace of Salt Crystal Palace in Salt Lake City
The salt palace rises in Salt Lake City crafted from Great Salt Lake brine crystals. A Midway Plaisance hosts Hagenbeck’s animal show and a renowned fast bicycle track. The exhibit spans about 20 acres in the city center with rail access via Rio Grande Western line and stopover privileges. W C McBrice, Gen. Agent, 47 East Broadway, Butte, supplies rates and maps.
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Salt Palace
Salt Lake City
Great Salt Lake
Hagenback
Allen's Foot-Ease and Boot-Base Advertisement
An advertising notice promotes Allen's Foot-Ease for swollen nervous hot feet and tiredness. It claims cooling relief for smarting tight shoes and blisters calluses corns bunions, offering a trial package free and a 2 cent price. Sold by druggists and shoe stores in Le Roy New York.
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Allen
Addyuss
Allen S
le Roy
Crystal Springs Tourist Offer Amid Five Mile From Butte
Crystal Springs advertises its site near Butte as the finest bicycle road in the country with an electric fountain display every evening. It promises first class cafe and bar service and modern plunge baths all day and night, with boating on smoke.
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Crystal Springs
Butte
Excursion to Salt Lake Sale by Short Ling
An 1899 notice advertises a $15 round trip from Butte and Anaconda to Salt Lake with return at $18. Tickets valid on specific trains 3:45 am or 4:43 pm, usable within 10 days. Sleeping reservations offered at No 19 Beat Broadway. H. O. Wilson, general agent. Gebo coat Lump Nut HM. Goss Jr., agent. Silver Bow block.
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Utah
Gittering Wall Palace
Midway Plaisance
Butte
Anaconda
Salt Lake
Broadway
Wilson
Gebo
Q. Goss, Jr
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