Corn Yields Reach High Levels Across States
Preliminary figures from the Department of Agriculture show corn yields near 6.8 bushels per acre with state results from Iowa 32.0, Kansas 30.4, Missouri 39.0, and Nebraska 32.0 to 38.7 in Illinois. The report cites improved general quality at 90.7 percent and notes high hay and potato yields alongside above average apple, pear, and grape crops. A separate jail scene recounts an accusation of Mason being named by Perry as the man who supplied watches for pawn.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Iowa
Kansas
Nebraska
Missouri
South Dakota
Mlinois
Mason Implicated in Watches Stolen From Murder Victims
George L. O. Perry, a black man who pawned watches taken from murdered women Miss A Morton and Miss Agnes McPhee, claims Alan G. Mason sold him the items. Perry identified Mason in the East Cambridge jail corridor. Mason denies knowing Perry.
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Boston
George L. O. Perry
A. Morton
Agnes McPhee
Alan G. Mason
Perry
East Cambridge
Mason
Miss Morton
Fairbairn
Ryan
Two Killed When Queens Water Plant Boiler Explodes
In New York on November 10 two men died when a boiler at a Queensborough pumping station exploded destroying the plant. Engineer William Diboy and fireman James Nelson were killed as bricks flew over 1000 feet and the boiler was hurled 200 feet.
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New York
Queensborough
William Diboy
James Nelson
Dublin under military rule as British coercion tightens
Dublin becomes the storm center of Irish nationalism with the city under military rule. Dublin is proclaimed under the crimes act and arrests are made wholesale. Habeas corpus is denied and eleven MPs have been imprisoned since August. William Redmond MP is confined at Kilmainham for six months.
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Ireland
Dublin
Dublin Castle
William Redmond
M. P
Kilmainham Prison
Three Drowned in Whitefish Bay Sailboat Capsize
Alpena Michigan reports George Millard Alexander Cyr and Anthony Monsor drowned when a sailboat capsized on Whitefish Bay near a sandbar. Two other youths were rescued by nearby rescuers who witnessed the accident. The drowned men attempted to swim to a shore about a half mile away.
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Whitefish Bay
Alpena
Mich
George Millard
Alexander Cyr
Anthony Monsor
Millard
Rebellion Flare Hits Tax Protest in Southwest China
A rebellion against the tax levy to fund the indemnity China must pay to foreign powers has broken out in the southwestern region around Peking on November 10. Local unrest signals growing resistance to wartime fiscal burdens.
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China
Peking
Live Stock Rates Sparks Inter State Commerce Hearing
At the interstate commerce commission session in Chicago, A B Stickney of the Chicago Great Western defended rates as nearly equal for live stock and finished products, while W B Biddle of Santa Fe disputed this, noting higher costs for finished goods and lower rates on livestock. Meanwhile Colombian officials report treachery fears as General Uribe-Uribe, allied with government forces, faces a death sentence after surrender at Rio Frio.
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Biddle
Chicago
A. B. Stickney
Chicago Great Western Railway
Interstate Commerce Commission
Stickney
W. B. Biddle
Santa Fe Road
Great Western Road
Great Western Line
Eral Vargas-Santos
United States
Wisconsin
Panama
Uribe-Uribe
Marjarres
Rio Frio
Mining king Balliett jailed for year and fined in mail fraud case
Letson Balliett also known as the mining king receives a 1070 dollar fine and one year in county jail from Judge Munger after conviction for using the United States mails to defraud. The case stems from selling stock via monthly payments tied to the White Swan mine in Baker City Oregon with over 180000 dollars received from investors nationwide. No mine funds were reportedly used, despite advertisements claiming investment activity. Balliett plans an appeal as the lengthy trial has cost the government about 50000 dollars.
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Des Moines
Munger
United States District Court
Letson Balliett
Balliett
United States
White Swan
Baker City
Vargas Santos Skips Proposed Peace Conference
San Jose Costa Rica November 8 Gen Vargas Santos announces he will not attend the planned peace conference citing strategic reasons. He states his position remains firm and calls for further diplomatic efforts through other channels.
Dun's Review of Trade Indicates Steady Progress Overall
R G Dun and Co Weekly Review of Trade reports nationwide steady progress in trade and industry. An unusually large fall distribution occurred and current transactions in heavier goods are liberal for the mild season. Slow movement remains rare, reflecting massive railroad activity and contracted manufacturing with inventories difficult to complete.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
Premature blast kills two, injures three on railroad work
A blast in a cut west of Union, Missouri on the St. Louis, Kansas City and Colorado road buried five men. August Rapps and L Bennock died at once. Patrick Doyle Harry Cronin and William Sanders were badly injured and removed on a relief train to St Louis. Otto Weinn survived with minor injuries.
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St. Louis
Rapps
L. Bennock
Patrick Doyle
Harry Cronin
William Sanders
St. Louis, Kansas City and
Colorado Road
Union, Mo
Bennock
Otto Weinn
Belle Center Reverend Travel to Vote Recounts Distances
The Rev. W. Burdof of Belle Center Ohio traveled 300 miles to reach home for voting in the Beal law election. He covered 146 miles by rail seventeen miles by carriage 130 miles on a bicycle and 7 miles on foot. He celebrated the joyous result.
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Rev. W. Burdof
Belle Center
Rai l
Ted
Reing
Cardinal Gotti Named Prefect of Propaganda by Pope
Cardinal Gotti is appointed by the pope to the post of prefect of the propaganda. The announcement places him as a leading figure in the church hierarchy and suggests potential paths for succession.
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Pope Leo
Cardinal Gotti
the Propaganda
Chinese Chicken Stir Fry From the Chicago Daily News
Chop Suey recipe details chicken preparation with strips onions mushrooms celery and Chinese potatoes. Fry chicken in fat brown then add vegetables and Chinese sauce simmer with water. Thicken gravy with flour and serve over rice.
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Chicago Daily News
St Paul Road pioneers electric lighting for trains in 1888
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway known as The St Paul Road began using electricity to light trains in 1888 marking a milestone in travel comfort. The Pioneer Limited trains set a high standard in luxury and modern amenities for travelers.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
The
St. Paul Road
Child Hurt by Ten Penny Nail Healed Fast
A Forkland Va child stepped on a nail and pierced her foot with two nails. Chamberlain's Pain Balm was applied and the pain vanished in five minutes. After three days she wore a shoe again with no discomfort. Central Pharmacy offers Pain Balm.
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J. N. Powell
Chamberlain
Mr. Powell
Forkland
Harness and Saddle Sale at Dillon Implement Co
Dillon Implement Co offers 20 percent off all single harness spring wagon harness factory heavy harness and saddles to reduce stock before moving to a new building. sale aims to move merchandise quickly.
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Dillon
Official Directory Congressionals and State Officials Listed
The document lists federal lawmakers Senator W A Clark and Representative Caldwell Edwards. state officers Governor J K Toole Lieutenant Governor Frank G Higgins Secretary of State George M Hays Treasurer A H Barrett Auditor J H Calderhead Attorney General James Donovan Superintendent of Schools W W Welsh Chief Justice T F Brantley and associates, district judge M H Parker and staff, county officers including Sheriff Charles H Padley and Clerk George W French, Dillon city leaders Mayor B F White and Police Chief Fred L Stone among others.
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J. K. Toole
Frank G. Higgins
George M. Hays
A. H. Barrett
James Donovan
Schoola
W. W. Welsh
Supreme Court
T. F Brantley
George R. Milburn
W. T. Pigott
Henry G. Rickets
James P. Murray
Empereon Hill
David E. Metlen
Charles H. Padley
George Edinger
William L. Standaher
George W. French
C. W. Conger
J. B. Poindexter
Miss.Ieabella Rife
A. E. Graeter
James L. Jones
George B. Metlen
W. M. Olver
Dillon
Wm. M. Montgomery
Wisdom
D. D. McKnight
Del
Dillon Township
Chas
Hirschman
Wood
Bob Broller
Nick Standaher
B. F. White
Edwin Norris
A. 8. Johnson
Lorin T. Jones
Fred L. Btone
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Symons
Aormariel
Sina
Ohaden
Glastonbury
Root
Neceastry
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Valle
Bavera
Butte, Mont
Chili Province
Uribe
Dun’s Review OF Trade
Official Directory
Congressional
W. A. Clark
Pariy Gideon
Caldwell Edwards
M. H.parker
T. J. A. Monaghan
Leonard Eliel
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