West Reports Floods and Blizzard Damage Across Plains
Reports from the West describe widespread flood damage in Illinois with heavy rain and rising rivers threatening Joliet and Des Plaines. Snowstorms in Nebraska and Kansas create railroad blockages, drifts up to seven feet, and telegraph service disruption while South Dakota endures a severe snowstorm.
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Wheat and Corn Washed Away in Floods Near St Louis
Heavy two day rain followed by a cold snap sent the Mississippi rivers over danger marks. At Richland Missouri the Gasconade river flooded low bottoms and rose 14 inches per hour. Hundreds of acres of wheat and corn in the shock were washed away as rails ties and logs floated downstream causing substantial losses.
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Missouri Pacific freight wreck near New Haven kills three
A Missouri Pacific freight train derailed after a landslide 67 miles west of St. Louis near New Haven at 2:30 this morning. Engineer Homer Evans Fireman Henry Hookup and Brakeman J. E. McQueen of St. Louis were killed. The locomotive and 13 cars plunged into the Missouri river. Track repairs paused passenger mail and express service, boats carried the travelers during the day.
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First Blizzard Hits Midwest Delays Railways Across States
A winter storm sweeps western Missouri and parts of Kansas and the territories. Trains delayed by snow drifts as temperatures drop about 40 degrees. Strong winds drift snow and threaten rail lines while stockmen worry about drifting and washouts in inflamed gullies in the Indian Territory.
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Fitzsimmons to Meet Corbett March 17 for Major Purses
Bob Fitzsimmons signed Dan Stuart's articles in Jersey City today for a bout with Jim Corbett. Stuart will share any money received for a fight picture equally among Fitzsimmons Corbett and Stuart. The bout is set for March 17 with a purse and side bets totaling five to ten thousand dollars.
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Bank Closings Hit St Paul Three Local Firms
Following the Bank of Minnesota closure two weeks ago three St Paul banks the Germania the Allemania and the West Side all non national institutions closed their doors. Germania paid out 225000 to frightened depositors and then they planned to assign to cashier Peter M Keerst. McCullagh death ruled accidental from a fall escaping gas after a coroner's inquest in St Louis. Des Moines reports severe blizzard conditions sweeping the state with high winds and drifting snow.
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Official Vote Totals and White House New Year Reception
The official canvass of the presidential vote shows McKinley leading with 7 101 401 to Bryan 6 470 656 and a national total of 13 338 762 votes. McKinley’s plurality 630 742 and majority 316 399. Washington reports seven thousand outside the White House were served, with President Cleveland shaking hands with each. A famed messenger notes the scene as the greatest inception since the war.
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Maceo Reportedly Alive as Cuban Insurgents Battle On
The wife of Colonel Mirabel arrives in Key West aboard the Olivette from Havana and says Antonio Maceo is alive not dead. She claims he was betrayed and shot in the face by Dr. Zertucha, wounded but recovering with four doctors attending him.
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Gold and Silver Production in United States 1896
The Mint Director reports gold output in 1896 at about 51.5 million dollars, up 5 million from 1895. Silver production is estimated between 52 and 53 million fine ounces, down 2.5 to 3 million ounces from 1895.
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New York Considers Height Cap for Buildings
A proposed state bill would limit building height to 175 feet with backing from New York City authorities. The fire department and board of public works oppose skyscrapers once real estate interests align, while 30-story plans already exist in the building department office.
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Wheat Still Drops Trading on Weak Foreign Markets
Chicago notes wheat fell 8 cents to open the year at the same level as year end. Other grains were dull with minor changes. Closing: wheat 0.80 for May 0.85. corn 0.25 for May. oats 1.18 for May. pork 7.60-7.85. lard 4.80-5.07. ribs 0.87-1.00 with cash quotes for No 2 red wheat 0.50-0.60, No 3 red 0.50-0.60, No 2 corn 0.23-0.25.
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South Omaha Live Stock Prices January Report
South Omaha market notes cattle recents gains across classes with native beef steers at 5.15 to 4.73, western and Texas steers varied, cows and heifers 2.60 to 3.45, calves 3.00 to 4.25, hogs receipts 1,405 with prices 3.20 to 3.25, sheep receipts 2,500 with natives 2.74 to 2.60 and lambs 3.50 to 5.50.
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Hogs Cattle and Sheep Receipts Lead Market Report
Hogs receipts reach 14 004 with prices around 2 85 to 3 78 for tops and various weights. Cattle arrivals total 400 with beeves 3 45 to 4 5 and cows and heifers 1 75 to 2 25. Texan steers around 3 08 to 4 25. Sheep receipts near 4 000 with strong demand and prices higher.
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Happenings From Home and Abroad Crude list of crimes and deaths
A compact, mixed report lists a priest robbed at a church altar in St. Louis a farmer near Rome Ga. a man in New York City committing suicide by lithium a widow strangled in Vitry-le-Francois and other incidents including gang robberies in Blackjack Missouri and a fatal dam burst near Washburn Wisconsin It notes political moves in New York Washington and Tennessee and local civic actions such as Delgates to a Tampa convention and a river port fortification plan
Illini Legislator Merrell Dies in Dewitt at 67
Captain Nathaniel A. Merrell a longtime Iowa legislator died at his home in Dewitt aged 67. He served in both houses across multiple sessions including the 16th and 7th. The report lists his party and final residence.
Multiple Fatalities and Incidents Across Cities Reported
A series of isolated tragedies and incidents unfold across the U.S. Highlights include Edward Wright's hanging in Wilmington Delaware, 116 centuries by cyclist Rinehart in Denver, diphtheria deaths in Chicago, Thomas Farrell fatally injured near Chicago, a powder mill explosion at Goes, Ohio, killing Jacob Kreitzer, and 10 year old Anthony Morley struck by a train in La Crosse Wisconsin. George Durst's suicide in Austin Kentucky is noted, while a St Louis firm wins a Mexico City drainage contract. A freight wreck injures T EK Hill and Bracken John Seigrist in Leipsic Ohio. Texarkana saloons now open by majority vote. Dr McLeod Smith dies in Denver jail from morphine and cocaine. Dallas burglar suspect Charles Wilson arrested. Portland mayor Penney refuses to take full salary. Captain T H Leslie shoots brother-in-law A H Strode in Gillett Arkansas and is jailed. Felix Brown and Fred Ashford quarrel over a woman in Courtland Alabama with pistol use. Miss Anna Stephens of Denver thought to be missing.
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Kansas City Livestock Exchange Proceedings Start in Topeka
Investigation into financial matters led to dissolving proceedings at Topeka regarding trust law and related charges. Henry Hustod, cashier of Union County National Bank Liberty Ind, died by hanging in a stable behind his home though his finances are reported as sound.
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Various national items and incidents reported from Rome to Kansas
Advices from Rome say the pope is indisposed Senator Thurston of Nebraska will meet Major McKinley this week Michael J McGrath a longtime New York journalist is dead An explosion at the Anderson mine South McAlester Oklahoma killed five miners Ferdinand Zahn a Chicago saloon keeper died by his own hand Seventeen 131 men in Manila were shot for conspiracy Owing to non union miners in a Colorado tunnel a strike affecting about 2500 men may occur Henry Beese 73 found dead in New York City editor Clarence Cook of Fort Wayne run over by a street car and lost an arm Senator elect Money has returned from Havana United States Minister Willis Honolulu with pneumonia Tobacco leaders testified on tariff legislation Charles Bramlett 80 to be buried in bourbon whiskey Isaac B Allen offered 20000 to leave the country for 12 months Several Kansas northwestern country newspapers advertise corn as legal tender for subscriptions at 20 cents a bushel In Kansas City elevator collision Dr Adolph Reitrich and several others injured
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Diverse early 1900s incidents and notices across cities
A Belfast steamer launch, a Huntington dog attack fatally injuring Mrs. Gusman, and a Peoria railway telegraphers meeting headline a string of scattered reads. Other items include hangings in Norfolk, a Crawfordsville political burgh, Indianapolis fatalities, a body sold to a medical college, Notre Dame funeral, Bombay panic spreading to police, Kentucky militia alert, a Buffalo attorney misappropriation case, Oklahoma curfew, a Macon drowning, McKinley cabinet talk, Missouri liquor warrants, Wilmington murder affidavit, a Southern League reorganization, and Topeka brass band music protest.
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Senate Passes House on Capital Punishment Bill
Washington January 6 The Senate approved the House measure abolishing capital punishment for most federal offenses reducing executions to five categories Treason rape murder and two army navy offenses. Hard labor becomes the maximum in other cases with possible substitute by verdict.
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Loud bill debate opens second class mail amendment
The house resumes work after reconvening on Tuesday and debates the Loud bill to amend second class mail laws. A Thursday 4 PM vote is set. Key players include Loud, Quigg, Kyle, Burton, Bramwell, Ogden, Johnson, and Cummings. Agricultural schedule discussions follow with tariff implications.
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Train Wreck Near Carson Injures Five People
A Burlington passenger train wrecked on a trestle south of Carson Iowa injuring five people including conductor John Surles who is expected to recover. Victims include stock dealer Robert Adkins believed fatally injured internally and expressman W L Lamb with a severe head wound.
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