Trade improves as defaults fall and production rises
Dun's Weekly Review of Trade reports unusually low trading defaults this month, with improving commerce evidenced by increased factory outputs, merchandise and grain movement, and broader money demand. It notes favorable discount rates for paper, conservative production, and growing railroad and shipbuilding activity, alongside a drop in Chicago district failures to 18 from 27.
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Producton Isa
Iron and Steel
Chicago
Dun's Weekly Review of Trade
Trade and industry outlook improves slightly in New York
In New York trade and industry show a brighter tone with early Easter demand, better weather aiding spring activity, brisk grain shipments, iron and steel moves, and resumed building. Yet conservative buying limits retail gains and first hands stay quiet. collections edge up modestly. US weekly business failures total 254, up from 219 last week. Canada reports 40 failures.
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United States
Grain and Live Stock Prices Across U.S. Cities
The report lists cattle hogs and sheep prices, grain prices for wheat corn oats and rye across Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo New York with bid ranges for each city and commodity including butter eggs and potatoes.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Teto Soc
Cincinnati
Ste. Detroit
Milwaukee
New York
Ata
_Nicaraguan Vessels Attack Salvadorean Gunboat in Early Clash
Three Nicaraguan gunboats led by the Momotombo engage the Salvadorean gunboat Presidente off Corinto. The Presidente disables the Momotombo, which withdraws for repairs, then resumes chase. Reports say a second engagement occurred. diplomatic rumors in Mexico City and Washington discuss possible Central American annexations by the United States and Mexico.
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Presidente
Acajutla
Nicaragua
Zelaya
Corinto
Mexico
United States
Central America
Washington
Guatemala
Honduras
Salvador
Monduras
Diaz
Finger Mark Clue in Mary Rodefeld Murder Case
Autopsy found four finger marks on the throat of Mrs. Mary Rodefeld, a wealthy recluse found dead at 2114 North 13th Street, St. Louis. Detectives weigh whether the slayer is male or female as they examine slender, pointed nails and a tobacco trail from kitchen to bedroom in a case marked by ransacked drawers and pinned money bags.
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Mary Rodefeld
North 13Th Street
St. Louis
Escape at Warren County jail sparks big prison delivery plot
Arthur Miller fled Warren County jail at Lake George as a wider plan emerged to transport thirty or more prisoners. Sheriff Hall uncovered a loosened wall panel enabling access to the corridor while the break period began, but Miller reached freedom at 6:20 and the planned escape failed. Beecheraker, linked to Maude Ryan of Glens Falls, was among those targeted.
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Geta
Arthur Miller
Warren County
Lake George
Beecheraker
Singer
Maude Ryan
Glen's Falls
Miller
Sheriff Hall
New York
Chicago Woman Accused in Cleveland Society Loot Case
Mrs. C I Fisk of Chicago, wife of the Retail Dry Goods Reporter editor, is linked to a Cleveland East Side home theft of cut glass. Valice Be seeks how the pieces reached Fisk’s residence as Fisk admits taking items after fitting them into breaks. Fisk says she followed a Chicago crew led by Roy Belding, a reputed burglar, who shipped loot to Cleveland.
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Chicago
Cleveland
Escape of a Yankee Captain and Ellen’s aid
In a night of tension at the plantation, Captain Smith escapes his confinement as guards neglect to notice. Ellen helps him by stalling pursuit, while Major Jones orders a search using Ellen’s guards and slaves. Smith flees by horse then slips away in a small boat, prompting a manhunt and a heated confrontation with Ellen.
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Eilen
Ellen
Ilateras Inlet
Greyhound
Ile
Illen
Chloe
Missy
de Ribbah
Ife
Haywood
Pamlico
Major Jones
Daughter defies father as mutiny roils aboard privateer
Ellen challenges Major Jones after being branded a dishonorable woman. He orders her to a cabin and men guard the ship while she pledges to wed Captain Smith. A tense standoff ends with a pistol threat as the scene closes amid mutinous heat.
Trouble Enough in Tain Man’s Foolish Feud
Uncle Eben voices frustration at a dispute driven by folly and family trouble as the Washington Star quotes local talk about ongoing bickering and consequences.
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Eben
Washington Star
Innocent Until Proven Guilty Quip Sparks Courtroom Banter
A witty exchange appears as a quip from Puck highlighting the lawyer's vow that a person is innocent until proven guilty, met with a gentlemanly murderer’s question. The lines capture a sharp, era-tinged courtroom mood.
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Puck
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