21 Aug 1902
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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1902
Page
1
Indiana faces a record crop season with grain yields slated to surpass all prior years. State statistician Fr Johnson cites favorable conditions, except in a few northwest counties where corn has flooded. Wheat and oats projections remain strong, while cautions urge drying before threshing to avoid losses.
The article reports a banner crop year across the grain belt with high prices. It cites the August 1 corn condition at 86.5, improvements in several states, and a winter wheat projection near 380 million bushels. It notes drought and heavy rains affected regions and warns the final wheat estimate may revise as thrashing progresses.
The Rev. Walter B. Calley of Boston has been named general secretary of the Baptist Young People's Union of America and will establish headquarters in Chicago. Born in Dover Delaware in 1858 to Quaker parents, he prepared for publishing before entering the ministry after a New York service led by Rev. Isaac M. Haldeman. He graduated Crozer Seminary in 1880 and served first as pastor in Bethlehem Pennsylvania.
A fragment records crop estimates and conditions for spring wheat across states with yields and averages noted. It mentions changes from prior months and regional variations, then abruptly shifts to biographical career notes about a religious leader, ending with an accusation headline claiming he killed his mother.
Police discover the partially nude body of Annie Bartholin with a jagged temple wound and possible strangling or smothering beneath the cellar door at 4810 Calumet avenue Chicago. Officers intensify search for her missing son William Bartholin who is a suspect in Minnie Mitchells murder found in a vacant lot at Seventy fourth and State streets. Newspaper men located the body after the police had searched the house.
Supreme Lodge opens in Palace Hotel with nearly 150 supreme representatives. Gov. Henry T. Gage sends regrets and welcome message read by Myron Wolfe. Fethers honors the governor with a humorous reply as delegates convene and confer degrees. The annual report cites 1,000,000 total members incl. 540,188 affiliated plus suspended and withdrawn.
Washington reports strong likelihood President Roosevelt will call a Senate or full Congress session in November to advance Cuban reciprocity. A treaty with Cuba is nearly ready pending minor signatures, with timing aimed to secure results after the November elections.
Miss Alice Hay will marry James W. Wadsworth Jr son of Representative Wadsworth of New York on September 30 at the Fell s Newbury New Hampshire summer home of Mr Hay. Only relatives and a few intimate friends will attend. After a short wedding trip the couple will proceed to Geneseo for the autumn season.
A new company, International Harvester Company, is incorporated in Trenton New Jersey with capital stock of 120 million dollars. It is organized to manufacture harvesting machines and related agricultural equipment and aims to consolidate major U S machine works including the McCormicks of Chicago.
In round numbers about 271000 people work for Uncle Sam across postal and civil service. The post office system alone totals 160000, with 111000 in other branches, and 271000 overall. The tiny Nantucket bug lighthouse keeper earns a symbolic 1 a year, while the Agricultural Department reviews new German meat inspection rules and import requirements.
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