Wheat and Corn Conditions Dip Across States in Sept Report
Washington September 12 report from the Agriculture Department shows corn 85.2 and winter and spring wheat 70.9 in overall condition on September 1. Notable declines hit Kansas and Missouri. gains occur in Kentucky Indiana and Iowa with mixed results for North Dakota Minnesota Nebraska and South Dakota.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Ohio
Missouri
Ilinois
Kansas
Kentucky
Indiana
North Dakota
South Dakota
Minnesota
Harriman Syndicate Quietly Grooms Transcontinental Link
The Chronicle reports railroad insiders say the Harriman syndicate is quietly pursuing a trans continental plan by extending the Illinois Central to Omaha. It would weld Union Pacific and Illinois Central to form a Chicago to north Pacific coast line, with Harriman control extending from New York to Chicago and on to the Gulf via several lines.
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Harriman Syndicate
Ontcano
the Chronicle
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Omaha
Missouri River
Union Pacific
Chicago
North Pacific Coast
Baltimore and Ohio
New York
Philadelphia
Oregon Railway and Navigation
Ilinois Central
New Orleans
Chicago and Alton
St. Louis
Kansas City
Pittsburg
Gulf
Gulf of Mexico
Tragic Sham Battle Claims Multiple Victims at State Fair
At the Columbus state fair grounds last night during The Battle of San Juan a 10 year old spectator Charles Krag was killed. Revitta Smithson a private in Company F Fourth Ohio was fatally wounded and Max Guggenheim a merchant spectator was seriously wounded. Officials suspect loaded shells were mixed with blanks.
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San Juan
State Fair Grounds
Charles Krag
Revitta Smithson
Company F
Fourth Ohio
Max Guggenheim
Antarctic Returns After Greenland Search
The steamer Antarctic, out of Helsingborg May 20 with Professor Nathorst, reported off Skaw on return from Greenland coast searches for missing aeronaut Andree. No trace found. Funeral of James B. Eustis to be held in Newport. Episcopal service then body to New York and Louisville for burial. Campaign in the Philippines: Otis plans immediate dry season operations with MacArthur and Lawton to begin.
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Gothenberg
Sweden
Helsingberg
A.G. ‘Nathorst
Skaw
Jutland
Denmark
Andree
James B. Eustis
Newport
R.J
United States
France
Eustis Avenue
Henry
Morgan Stone
Trinity Church
New York
Louisville
Philippines
Washington
Otis
MacArthur
Lawton
Treasure Steamer Bertha Arrives From Alaska With Dust Believed Large
The steamer Bertha arrived in San Francisco from Alaskan ports on Sept. 12 carrying treasure from the Arctic gold fields. The purser had in charge about 250 000 dollars for the Alaska passengers, and each of the 68 travelers brought down considerable dust. Passengers speak well of the Cape Nome district.
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San Francisco
Bertha
Arctic
Cape Nome
Rockwood Lumber and Rock Wood Destroyed in Wyoming Fires
Densely burning timber districts in Laramie Peak and Muddy Mountain threaten several communities. Interior Department Special Agent Abbott leads crews to battle 721 fires, aiming to quell flames in days while Muddy Mountain rages unchecked. The Tongue River region fires devastate Rockwood and nearby properties, destroying McShane and Co. tie camps, saw mills, and vast lumber stock.
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Laramie Peak Timber District
Albany County
Muddy Mountain
Casper
Abbott
Interior Department
Laramie ‘Peak District
Wyoming
Tongue River
Sheridan
Rockwood
McShane & Co
Hold-up on Southern Pacific Express in Cocuste Arizona
Four masked men robbed Southern Pacific express No. 10 in Cocuste Arizona last night blowing the safe with dynamite. They seized the cash and valuables. the strong box was blown open and the thieves fled on foot northward as a posse pursued them. The blast blew out the car side and tore up the floor.
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Cocutse
Ari
Southern Pacific
Trestle Gives Way Over Broad River Tragedy Near Conumaia
A collapsed trestle on the Columbia Newberry and Laurens line over Broad River caused a trainload of granite to plunge fifty feet. Killed are Cees Dick Weatherby of Columbia SiLas Rennick Greenville Stewart Martin of Alston and an unnamed man. James Watson superintendent of quarry explosives survived the fall jumping clear to safety.
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Broad River
Ce Ees
Dick Weatherby
Columa
SiLas Rennick
Greenville
Stewart Martin
Alston
James Watson
War breaks out in Clay county Griffin Philpot feud
In London Kentucky on September 12 a clash began when Widow Chadwell’s house was fired on from all sides. She escaped by throwing herself to the floor as cattle hogs and dogs were killed. A 24 hour warning to leave or be killed was posted on her door by horsemen the Griffins claim were Philpots.
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London
Griffin
Philpot
Clay County
Chadwell
Evan Chadwell
Dave Chadwell
Philpots
Trading in Wheat Curtailed by Crop Report Push
Chicago markets show dull wheat trading extended by the upcoming government crop report. December futures slip 1 cent, corn unchanged for December but down for September, oats rise 4.5 cents, and provisions mix. Live stock at Chicago market sees cattle strong, hogs and sheep weaker amid heavy receipts. Kansas City and other markets report mixed cattle, hog, and sheep results with prices ranging across grades.
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Chicago
Carcaco
Kansas City
Texas
Star Pointer Cannot Race Again After Empire City Showdown
At Empire City trotting track New York on September histaga spectators watched Star Pointer, Joe Patchen and John R. Gentry. Star Pointer led in heat one but Patchen won heat two and final heat as Star Pointer broke badly and was distanced. Patchen sealed the victory with a final time of 2:04 1/7. Star Pointer was announced to never race again.
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Empire City
Star Pacers
Star Pointer
Joe Patchen
John R. Gentry
Rochester
Goshen
American Bankers Back Gold Standard With Unanimous Vote
The American Bankers Association adopted a resolution declaring support for the gold standard. The move, linked to Colonel Myron T. Herrick’s 1901 presidential bid, elevated money policy above partisan politics and drew unanimous approval.
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Cleveland
American Bankers’ Association
Myron T. Herrick
Association
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