Grain and livestock prices from Chicago and Midwest markets
Historical market summary notes grain prices for wheat corn oats and rye across Minneapolis Duluth Chicago and Sioux City with lots of varied bid figures. Includes cash prices for wheat and corn, oats, barley, flax, and rye plus cattle hogs and sheep sale ranges for Chicago South St. Paul and Sioux City markets with notable bid levels and delivery notes.
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Graton
Silvertook
St. Paul
Northern
Minneapolis
Duluth
Onta
Gstedi Ie
de Agriva
Chicago
Milwaukee
Wis
Sioux City
Towa
South St. Paul
Minnesota overwhelms Grinnell on Northrop field
Minnesota defeats Grinnell 28 to 0 at Northrop field in Minneapolis. The rout marks Minnesota’s first win over Grinnell in seven years and showcases the state university’s strength, with history noting prior scores and recent close games.
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Iownus
Northron Vlolt
Minneapolis
Iowa College
Northrop Field
Minnesota
State University
Grinnell
Totatly Injured. Falls, Wis. Wagon Runaway Accident
Nicholas Hilger, a farmer north of the city, was thrown from a wagon when the team ran away. He sustained injuries about the heart and ribs. prognosis uncertain as he wrannot live. Three ribs were broken.
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Chinpews Falls
Wis
Nicholas Hilger
Flo
Worker killed by falling timber at dock in Superior
Oct 23 in Superior Wis Geo Thompson a dock worker for the North Western Coal Railway company died when a timber fell while he worked at a coal bin. The accident occurred at the dock area and authorities investigate the cause and assess safety practices.
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Est
Superior
Wis
Geo. Thompson
Northwestern Coal Railway Company
Barn Fire Destroys Cook & Son Stable in St Paul
Early morning blaze at Cook & Son on Tadtkeon street in St Paul destroys a two story frame stable 60 by 100 feet and its 52 horses. Firemen arrive, all vehicles and harnesses lost, hay and feed incinerated. Estimated losses total about 17,000 for vehicles and horses plus 8,000 for the building. Origin of the fire remains unknown.
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St. Paul
Minny
John
Cook, & Son
Minnesota Donation Aims At Forty Thousand For Galveston Relief
Governor Lind said Minnesota relief contributions toward Galveston total about 40 000 including city remittances and central relief funds. About 20 000 already wired to the central committee. Texas Governor Sayers will be officially advised once the state committee treasurer compiles the report.
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Bt. Paul
Minnesota
Galveston Gufferera
State Relief Committee
Man Tried to Kill Levina Thompson in West Superior
Levina Thompson was shot in the head by Ed rich, a fifty year old bachelor, near a West Superior restaurant on October 24. She was badly wounded but expected to recover. Rich fled and is believed to be hiding nearby as police pursue him. He had pursued the woman after loving advances failed.
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Erich
Levina ‘Thompson
West Superior
Wis
Edrich
Brich
Wyant
Avink
Unknown Man Killed by Great Northern Train Near Delano
A westbound Great Northern passenger train near Delano Minnesota on October 24th struck an unknown man. The body was scattered over about 90 feet with the head 200 feet away and an arm severed. No identification could be found. Coroner notified. no inquest deemed necessary. Undertaker Redmond buried the deceased.
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G. N
Wise Murder Trial Begins in Anoka Minnesota
Anoka Minn Oct 24 The trial of Elmer Miller for the murder of Mrs Wise opened before Judge Giddings after a sworn affidavit claimed sheriff Merrill displayed prejudice The court appointed Dr J H Frank coroner to act as sheriff during the proceedings If Miller is acquitted the Hardy case is likely to be dismissed
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Elmer Miller
Anoka
Minn
Wlmer Miller
Wise
Giddings
Merrill
Miller
J. H. Frank
Hardy
Young Hoy 30T Found Dead Under a Barrel Near Home
Mount Pleasant Michigan October 24 Harrod seven year old son of P C Taylor Bell Telephone local manager found under a barrel in rear of his father's store shot through the heart. He was last seen about 4 o clock with two boys. Five revolver shells were found near him.
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Mount Pleasant
Mich
Harrod
P. C. Taylor
Bell Telephone Company
Fife
Gas Discovered Near Spokane Plans 16,000 Acre Lease
Natural gas found along Pine Creek thirty five miles southwest of Spokane. R T Calmer and assistants secured a twenty five year lease on 16 000 acres of sand along the creek and will sink a deep test well to determine flow. If gas volume suffices it will be piped to Spokane.
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Spokane
Wash
Pine Creek
R. T. Calmer
Potatoes Reach New Local Crop Record at Waterloo
Waterloo Iowa Oct 24 The largest potato crop yet raised in the region comes from W T Owings who harvested 3000 bushels from fourteen acres. He plans to hold the yield for a higher price though he notes he could sell at 95 cents a bushel.
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Waterloo
Iowa
W.T. Owings
Widow Hem Runaway Tragedy Near Brookings
Mrs Hemralngway, a widow six miles north of Brookings, Brookings County, killed herself with an old rusty razor. Authorities note illness and despondency as likely causes.
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Wonton
Brookings
Hemralngway
Murder at Nedfeld Ends with Unsolved Shooting
John Nels on, a former Hvile resident two miles from Ashton, was shot and killed near Redfield on Oct 24 by Ernest McClaim after a dispute. The murderer remains at large as authorities pursue leads.
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Nedfeld
Redfield
8. D
John Nelson
Ashton
Ernest McClaim
Fire destroys long lumber shed in St Paul
A large shed used by Turns Lumber on Rice and Rondo streets was nearly destroyed by fire. The blaze caused an estimated loss of three thousand dollars, damaging dry lumber storage and prompting an emergency response. Authorities labeled the incident incendiary and are investigating the cause.
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St. Paul
Turns Lumber Company
Rice and Rondo
President McKinley urged to aid Pennsylvania miners amid hunger
A letter questions President McKinley on addressing a half million Pennsylvania miners facing starvation as winter nears. It contrasts relief efforts in Texas and homestead gold fields with calls to feed the distressed, urging action against trusts blamed for poverty and hunger. The appeal asks whether the president will empower relief or bow to “unlimited money and villainy.”
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Texas
McKinley
Pennsylvania
Mr. McKinley
Goal Trust
McKinley’s 1893 Philippines claim sparked impeachment talk
In December 1893 William McKinley asserted American sovereignty over the Philippines and warned inhabitants to submit or be shot. Sigmund Zelsler calls the proclamation a partisan sham and a reckless power grab that would have led to impeachment if Congress were above party.
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McKinley
Philippines
Willam McKinley
Congress
William McKinley
Sigmund Zelsler
Just How It 15 Miner and Boss Debate Prosperity
A miner argues for higher pay amid perceived McKinley prosperity while the operator insists on current wages, citing labor market conditions and royalty costs. The mine owner deflects, citing fear of unrest and militia.
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Militia
America’s imperialism threat and treaty ratification notes
A speaker warns that imperialism endangers democracy at home and abroad. The peace treaty’s binding force relies on ratification by the U S Senate and the Spanish Cortes, with dates noted as February 6 and April 11.
Labor's Greatest Enemy in Porto Rico
The New York Central Labor Union reports over a hundred labor representatives say they are imprisoned in San Juan by military authority. McKinley’s administration is accused of suppressing labor, undermining island self rule, and threatening broader despotism if he is re-elected.
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New York Central Labor Union
Porto Rico
San Juan
McKinley
Congress
Coeur d’Aleng
Tropics
Russia
Self-government vs empire in Philippine policy speech
Mayor Jones of Toledo argues the core issue is whether the United States follows self-government or brute force, insisting a republic must include all people in governance. He frames democracy by the golden rule, urging solidarity with international equality and equal rights for Filipinos to secure American liberty.
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McKinley
Round Globe
America
Philippine Islands
Mayor Jones
Toledo
Senator Beveridge criticized for inciting Cuba unrest
The New York Evening Post argues Beveridge misreads Cuban sentiment as inflamed against Americana. It cites returned officers and native press warning of possible armed revolt if policy remains uncertain, and accuses Beveridge of inflaming tensions to seize Cuban land.
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Beverage
New York
Evening Post
Cuba
Beveridge
Rooseveltian Presidency Hailed As Possible Political Hazard
The Atlanta Constitution warns that coal miners and workers could face federal reaction under a Roosevelt administration. It labels the hoodlum campaign as a tactic of the strenuous life advocate and contends a Roosevelt victory would be a disturbing possibility for Republicans this year.
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Pennsylvania
Atlanta Constitution
Roosevelt
Trusts sell Coshocton mill and dismantle plant
A Coshocton Ohio plant erected by Coshocton Rolling Mill and recently sold to the American Sheet Steel trust will shut down and be dismantled. The town paid a 20000 dollar bonus to secure the mill but required refund if the works closed. Mills are also being dismantled at Leetonta Haselton and War rex Ohio. The piece quotes K Hanna on the risks trusts pose to the people.
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Coshocton
Ohio
Gas Monopoly Profits Highlight Vast City Gas Wealth
A Springfield report reveals the Springfield Gaslight Company earned 1,682,478 in dividends since 1861 on a 25,000 plant, now 500,000 capital stock, paying 20,000 per year. It argues public ownership could curb costs and still allow profits.
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Washington
Chicago
New York
Springfield
Mass
Springfield ‘Gaslight Company
Bualnesa
McKinley Letter on Porto Rico Critics Call Misleading
A critique argues McKinley’s Porto Rico acceptance letter misleads by noting island residents elect a legislature while omitting that the governor general, appointed by the president, can veto all laws and that vetoes require a two-thirds executive council majority. The piece labels the letter a wilful misrepresentation and unreliable on facts.
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McKinley
Porto Rico
Congress
Executive Council
New Zealand Land Take Powers Spark Modern Grievances
In 1896 parliament empowered seizure of large estates at assessed prices to create small farms under perpetual lease. Critics in the People’s Paper argue the government infringes vested rights, triggering protests as estates become mini monarchies under tenant and laborer hierarchies.
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New Zealand
People's Paper
Lincoln on war, pardons, and imperialism echoes
The Eastern State Journal cites Lincoln's resistance to executions for deserters, noting his plea that too many widows already weep. It asks what he would say to imperialism that would cause further mothers to mourn in distant wars.
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Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
United States
Lincoin
Eastern State Journal
Rockefellers Praise Bill and John Parodied Doxology
A Chicago Public writer suggests revising a church doxology to praise Bill and John Rockefeller, noting his influence over Baptist University instructors and a minister’s resignation in New York. The piece imagines a satirical version replacing traditional lines with names.
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John PD. Rockefeller
The
Baptist University
New York
Chicago
John
Bill
Voters pressed to back Hanna in 1904 election
The text argues the workingman, starved and roguishly influenced, could be driven to polls to vote for Hanna in 1904 at the bayonet point. It claims the move would follow from current methods.
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McKinsey
Fthrenta
Hanna
Radical Party in Norway Seen Losing Ground in Election
Far Northland reports that both conservative and socialist parties gain at the radicals' expense. The radicals, who propose nationalizing public services and worker housing, lose ground as general suffrage expands. vote totals show conservatives 11,682 and socialists 4,095. total turnout 26,270 amid post reform uncertainties.
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Norway
Great
Radical Party of
Gaina
Christiania
Avt
Storthing
Radical Party
Radical
A Man of Science Baron von Otter Swedens New Prime Minister
Baron Frederick Wilhelm von Otter, Sweden's new prime minister, is a largely unknown public figure with a background in science and literature. He joined the Nordenskjold Arctic expedition in 1868, later earning navy privy council and vice admiral roles while his limited experience suggests his policies may align with the king. His university leadership contrasted with Erick Gunt of Bentrom's views on royal policy and the South African war.
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Baron von Otter
Sweden
Baron Frederick Wilhelm von Otter
fHwerten
Nordenskjold
Oxcar
Privy Council of the Navy
Erick Gunt
Bentrom
Highoversign
Oscar
Randall Lectures for Monument Tour Across Minnesota
Harry Randall presents an illustrated lecture on Paris and the Opposition as part of a state tour organized by the John Bresson Memorial Association to raise funds for a Capt Ericsson monument. Dates include Minneapolis and numerous Minnesota towns with additional stops possible. Randall will display elder works and canvases from Zorn and others from the exhibition.
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Harry Randall
Herry Randall
Paris
John Bresson
Minneapolis
Two Harbors
West Superior
Vasi
Red Wing
St. Peter
Cannon Falla
Mantata
St. James
Center City
Alexandria
Litch- Geld
Atwater
Grave City
Winthrop
Capt. Ericsson
Alexiue Olson
Temple Court
Raniall
Zorn
Flogborg
Tiven
Forsberg
Bir
Swedish sopranos shine at Metropolitan Opera New York
The two Swedish members of the Metropol itan opera company in New York receive high praise. Miss Ingeborg Ballstrom is lauded for a soft clear wide ranging voice and graceful presence. Miss Ragna Linne is noted for good taste in minor roles and splendid singing.
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Grand Opera Company
Metropolitan Opera House
New York
Ingeborg Ballstrom
Ragna Linne
Miss Oberg wins bronze at Parla embroidery expo
Christine Oberg of Portland Oregon earns a bronze medal at the Parla exposition claiming to be the sole American woman honored. Tacoyus, a noted journalist, receives the Danish Order of Danebrog. J W Vngetrof of Rockford Illinois named English professor at Dakota University Mitchell S D. A Be a m lin ayian American naval veterans society formed in New York.
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Christine Oberg
Portland
Ore
Tacoyus
Danebdreg
J. W
Vngetrof
Rockford
Dakota University
Mitchell
New York City
United States Navy
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Grinnel
Kimball
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Charles Mix County
Tyndall
Platte
Loquet
Mtnn
Hadi
Worthern Lumber Company
Honihs Crhmatod
Minnesotavs
Govdied Saga
Sme
Young
Mkinley
Far East
United States Senate
Cortes
Senate
K. Hanna
Northland
Alne
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