Economic Upturn Feels Steady as Steel Projects Expand
The report notes sustained recovery with higher activity and confidence. Steel plant Gary expansion and other developments support employment for large workforces while demand for pig iron rails and structural materials grows. Grain and livestock receipts show price strength, with port movements and price shifts across flour, hogs, cattle, and grains.
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Gary
Chicago
Dun
Chicago and Indianapolis Market Prices for Cattle Hogs and Grains
Market indicators show Chicago prices for cattle at 7.90 prime and hogs at 4.00 for heavy grades. wheat No. 2 around 1.02 to 1.03. corn No. 2 white around 68 to 69 cents. oats 70 cents. rye 4 to 7 cents. hay ranges 8 to 13 dollars. butter 27 cents. eggs 27 to 30 cents. potatoes 55 cents. Indianapolis reports cattle 4.50 to 7.85, hogs 3.50 to 5.00, sheep 4.00 to 4.95, wheat 1.08 to 1.07, corn 69 to 68 cents, oats 50 to 60 cents, rye 4 to 7 cents. Louis market shows cattle 4.50 to 7.85, hogs 3.95, sheep 3.00 to 4.95, corn 1.06 to 1.07, rye 4 to 70 cents, wheat 1.06 to 1.07, oats 50 to 60 cents, barley 64 to 65 cents. Overall, live cattle and hog prices vary by city and grade with general ranges indicating stable grain and livestock markets.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
de. Louis
French President Attacked in Paris Assault Shocks Nation
President Fallieres was attacked while walking with his secretary and military attache near the Miysee palace. The assailant, Jean Mattis, a 24 year old cafe waiter, was seized by police after grabbing the presidents beard but yielded no serious injuries. Royalist materials and ties to a resistance group were found during investigation.
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Armand Pallieres
France
M. Ramondoun
Colonel Lasson
Miysee Palace
Rue de l'Etelle
Paris
M. Fallteres
Lasson
Ramondou
Department of
Savoie
General Mercier
Duke of Orleans
Patrice Francaise
Mattis
Nations invited to North American conservation conference
President Roosevelt announces a proposed February conference at the White House to discuss shared natural resource protection. Gif ford Pinchot will deliver invitations to Canada and Mexico, then present to President Diaz in Mexico City. Representatives from Canada and Mexico will join U S state and federal officials in coordinating conservation efforts across borders.
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White House
Washington
North America
Roosevelt
Canadas
Diaz
Mexico
Gifford Pinchot
National Conservation Commission
United States
Pinchot Orst
Canada
Racing, tennis, and boxing wrap up sports week
San Antonio hosts a one mile feature race as Qous Bends opens meet. Australian players win the Dwight I Davia Cup final over Wright and Alexander. Myron Curtis resigns Carleton coaching post to pursue business. Harry Stover cites no winter racing legislation in Butte. Jem Driscoll defeats Charley Griffin in Boston boxing showcase. Town vs Minnesota football negotiations end. possible Minneapolis or Iowa City site debated.
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San Antonio
Texas
Dwight I. Davia
Jem. Driscoll
England
Charley’ Griffin
Australia
Boston
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Commodore Paulding Uses Ruse Against Privateer
In a daring night maneuver off a Confederate privateer, Commodore Paulding hides his frigate as a merchantman to lure the Petrel. Lieutenant Smith retrieves a mail bag with a critical letter revealing a new privateer at Jones Wharf and a plan to capture or destroy it.
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Lawrence
Tpetres
Petrel
St. Lawrence
Thomas Beekman Smith
Smith
Commodore Paulding
Jones’ Wharf
Mr. Smith
Pamlico Sound
Neuse
Pamlico
William Henry Jones
United States Army
Governor's Island
Bahamas
Greyhound
Jones
Fortress Monroe
Commodore Faulding
Fortune Favors Smith as Navy Seizes Upshur in Wartime Deception
In the Civil War narrative, Smith takes command of the captured revenue cutter Upshur, echoing the Petrel’s model, as Commodore Paulding backs the mission with the frigate St. Lawrence and the gunboat Wamego. The squadron maneuvers off Old Point Comfort awaiting the expected pursuit by the Greyhound.
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Mr. Smith
St. Lawrence
Aiken
Paulding
Petre
Bob Gantlin
East India
Fortune
Smith
Jones
Old Point Comfort
Hatteras Inlet
Upshur
Petrel
Brown
Robinson
St. Lawrences
Ocracoke Inlet
Little James Ponders Father’s Teeth In Jest
A humorous piece from Illustrated Bits describes James informing a minister that his father has a new set of false teeth. He imagines the old teeth will be cut down so his mother can wear them, a quip reflecting light humor.
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James
Litte Jamen
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