Grain futures swing as bull market lifts September wheat
In New York and Chicago trading August 26, a broad rally lifted September wheat and December options while June. The day ended with September around 93 1/2 to 94 1/4 cents and December near 92 1/4 to 92 1/2 cents. Provisions jumped strongly, and the Continent showed weakness as Liverpool and Antwerp moved lower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cort
Onta
Vraders
New York
Liverpool
Antwerp
Sligut Recovery as Wheat Prices Slip in New York
In New York on August 26 the wheat market showed a net downward move with a brief session high above the prior close. Bulls controlled early trading amid active speculation and orders from local shorts and Continental houses, but prices hovered around the day’s midlevel before ending lower than the year’s peak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevko
New York
Ode
Ted
Gueago
American Party National Convention in St Louis Opens
The first national convention of the American party gathered in St Louis Aug 26 with about fifty delegates from nine states and one territory. The call, issued from Detroit, says the gathering will restore the spirit and sentiment of the original federal constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louin
St. Louis
Detroit
Drnuid
Dall
Luetgert Murder Jury Examination Resumes in Chicago
In Judge Tut hhYs court the veniremen for Adolph Luetgert murder trial faced defense requests for precise definitions of circumstantial evidence. Attorney Vincent secured discharges for cause from several prospective jurors unable to answer satisfactorily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luetgert
Tria
Chicago
Adolph Luetgert
TuthhYs
Vincent
Party returns from Lake Superior berry trip in worsening weather
A party that went down the south shore of Lake Superior on a pall o boat to pick berries has returned safely to West Superior Wis after a prolonged absence. Mough weather delayed their return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Superior
Wis
Elect
Lake Superior
Jockeys Hurt in Newport Race Spill
In Newport in the third race Pirate Queen and Louise Bolion fell with their riders. One jockey was badly injured. the accident sent shock through the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Pirate Queen
Louise Bolion
Newport
Census figures on military duty age group in state
The article notes August Col. Frost conducting a census of able bodied males ages 18 to 45 for military duties. Estimates put the number at 33,000, with a broader figure of 344,000 noted for duty obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Therre
Col. Frost
Lisble
Cattle shipments rise as price boom hits Dakotas market
In Dickinson North Dakota on August 22 cattle prices surge and buyers from Iowa and Minnesota seek stock. A trainload of steers sold for 15 per head while 20 000 lambs and yearlings head for Minneapolis. Ranchers report strong feeder demand, high prices, and Milwaukee plans to enlarge local stock yards to handle fall shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenternalpen
Dickiison
N. D. Ang
Eournest
Iowa
Dickinson
GU. M. Dinsdale
Minneapolis
Here
Chamberlain, &. D
Milwaukee
Death of Mrs Leclair in Green Bay fire sparks coroner inquest
Aug 27 residents of Bay settlement crowded the Green Bay scene of a fatal fire in a dwelling occupied by Mrs Lucy Leclair and her husband Joseph Leclair. The coroner's inquest found death by suffocation and burning caused by the husband’s criminal negligence for failing to awaken his wife and recommended further examination.
New Evidence Found in McKoon Murder Case in Grand Forks
Attorney from Auburn reports new evidence linked to C. Wight, held in Grand Forks on suspicion in the death of Howard McKoon at the Hotel Dakotah. Coroner's jury has not yet reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard McKoon
Grand Forks
N. D
Auburn
N. C
C. Wight
Howard McKxtoon
Hotel Dakotah
Railroad scheme to run from Skaguay to Yukon passes
Civil engineer C EK Garthside of Juneau and six assistants survey the White Pass for an English syndicate proposing a railroad from Skaguay at the pass entrance to Takuan 86 miles and onward to Hootalingua river 110 miles. DW BD Bellinghurst of Victoria promotes the plan to build wharves and warehouses at Skaguay to form a quickest Yukon route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallroad
Alaska
Skaguay
Seattle
Wash
Juneau
EK. Garthside
White Pass
Takuan
Hootalingua River
Bellinghurst
Victoria
Yukon
Skagzuay
Poison Whisky Poisoning at Sitka Sparks Lynch Fear
On August 27 the steam collier Willamette carried a report of a wholesale poisoning at Sitka. Indian buyers purchased whisky from Sitka saloonkeeper Mickey McGee, became violently ill, and five died with others dying. The fatal mix included whisky coal oil lemon juice and alcohol. McGee was arrested and pled not to know of adulteration though he allegedly disliked two informers who had exposed him earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whelesale
Alanka
Seattle
Wash
Willamette
Sitka
Mickey McGee
McGee
Bai
Mount St Elia summit reached by Savoy party from Maliang
A Seattle report notes Prince Luigi of Savoy and a Maltese party reached Mount St Elias on July 21 at noon, ascending 18 100 feet. The 51 climbers completed the ascent without sickness or injury. The expedition, aboard the Topeka, signals a record success for the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount St. Eliag
Seattle
Wash
Nanaimo
Prince Luigi of Savoyaml
Maliang
Mount St. Elias
Topeka
Workers Strike at Palms Mine in Bessemer Michigan
In Bessemer Michigan on August 27 about 375 employees at the Palms mine operated by Bred Schlsinger struck for higher wages. Milwaukee officials are attempting settlement while public sympathy favors the workers who demand 1.05 dollars per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer
Mich
Palms
Bred Schlsinger
Milwaukee
Uie
Grim discovery near Waterloo with burned body
Jamon Curran, 60, was found several miles from Deal and Hurned in an area of brush that had been set on fire. His head was badly mashed and almost severed from the body, his clothing burned, and the body badly charred. The gruesome scene suggests foul play or a tragic accident under investigation by local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deal
Centerville merchants set 3 cent margin for grain trade
A meeting of Centerville merchants and business men approved buying grain at a 3 cent margin. The union will cover Intyea's salary and expenses for handling grain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Runtens
Centerville
Unclear Duck hunter found dead near Red River
Aug. 27 at Doss Permanence Grafton North Dakota the body of John Wesloski was found on the Dakota Dunk of the Red River sixteen miles east of town. Indications point to an accidental self inflicted gunshot. Aug. 27 in Mott Wisconsin Miss Kite Ty Dudley a young woman died after a self inflicted act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uni
Doss
Grafton
N. D
John Wesloski
Red River
Here
Motticellu
Wis
Mhis Kite Ty Dudley
Ramsey County Tax Assessments and Budget Update
The county auditor reports a total property valuation of 14.887 million dollars as equalized, up from 12.085 million by the assessor. City valuation stands at 14.052 million with county land at 256 thousand. Overall value is slightly lower than last year by about 84 thousand, county real estate down about 200 thousand, and the tax rate is projected near prior levels. The county budget drops from 237,500 to 220,000 dollars, with tax rates set at 3.35 mills for county, 2.6 for school, and 12 for city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Pant
Ramsey County
Aninana
Allotment Plan for Mille Lacs Reservation Proposed
The Interior Department considers allotting the unoccupied 4800 acres of Mille Lacs land to elder Mille Lacs Indians. It would encourage others to settle on the White Earth reservation. The Mille Lacs delegation plans to return home within a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interior Department
Uuder
Minnesota W C T U Convention Opens at Duluth
The twenty first annual W C T U state convention convened in Duluth with large delegate turnout. The report from corresponding secretary Mrs Emma McCurdy shows 2300 members and auxiliaries, with 472 new members this year, and 2340 temperance pledges secured amid obstacles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota Society
Duluth
Mom
Mie
Emma ©. McCurdy
County to build court house. bids awarded
Derminji Ta Hanpy Bemidji Minn Special-the com missioners of Beltram county let the contract for 1 court house to W TH Roberts of North Dakota for 3500 The Diebold Safe and Lock company got the contract for the fail at 1200 The buildings are to be finished by Oct 1 This settles the question of removal of the county seat as the county can any expend 5000 for court house purposes within five years
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derminji Ta Hanpy
Bemidji, Minn
Beltram County
Court House
W. TH. Roberts
North Dakota
Diebold Safe and Lock Company
Unknown Man Found On Railroad Tracks In Wiltinay Minn
Body of a man was found on a railroad track within the yard limit of Wiltinay Minnesota. A train had passed over him, severing the head from the body. Coroner's examination found no evidence of violence or suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiltinay
Minn
Great Northern stock train collision in St Paul yards
A nineteen car Great Northern stock train collided with a Kansas City empties train near the Seventh Street bridge in St Paul. No injuries were reported and damage to the Great Northern yards is estimated at 4000 dollars. The incident is the most serious in years for the yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weeelk
St. Paul
Speclnakl
Great Northern
Kansas City
Seventh Street Bridge
Nall Takes Hold in White Earth Transfer of Government Property
Fall arrived in White Earth Friday and the government property was turned over to him by retiring Commissioner Baldwin who left for his home Saturday Chief White Cloud accompanied Major Baldwin as far as Detroit, the chief being a great friend of the major.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nall
Mim
Fall
White Earth
Commissioner Baldwin
Chief White Cloud
Major Baldwin
Detroit
Man Buried in Pit Injury at Te Roy Works
Thomas Williams, digging with a crew laying mains for the Die tor works, was seriously injured when a pit caved in and buried him. His right collar bone was broken and internal injuries reported. He came from Sedlinn Mo to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Te Roy
Minn
Thomas Williams
Die Tor
Seduiiu
Minneapolis Wins First in Carver Shooting Tournament
Carver Gun club hosted the third annual shooting tournament with clubs from Minneapolis Shakopee and Carver. Minneapolis took first place, Carver second, and Shakopee third in the standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Carver
Minn
Shakopee
Palmer Fatally Shot in Blue Earth Minnesota Area
Special report from Blue Earth Minnesota states Ra Manskeving, about 23, was fatally shot in the breast four miles northeast of the city while removing a shotgun from a mower. He leaves a wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Blue Earth City
Minn
Ile
Oliver Pilot Dies in Baytown Pioneer of Mississippi Log Rifts
Joseph Perry, early Mississippi river log raft pilot from Stillwater Minnesota, died at his Baytown home after a long life beginning in 1818 in Kaskaskia Illinois. He came to prominence as one of the first men to navigate log rifts down the Mississippi River. He left enduring marks on navigation and river trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillwater
Minn
Joseph Perry
Mississippi
Baytown
Lle Amie
Ile
Kaskaskia
Larceny charge filed in Minnesota tasting case
A man named Willing was arrested and sent to the grand jury on a larceny charge. He allegedly misrepresented a sale involving seventy dollars in a Minnesota tasting incident. The case involves the firm Willson & Wright of Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willing
Wieson & Wright
Terrell Farm Sold at Assignee's Sale for Over $10,000
The Terrell farm of 640 acres in Minnesota was sold at an assignee's sale to De. W. Ld. Winn of the city and George W. Sumervilie of Sleepy Eye for a total exceeding $10,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuerell Farm
Trevoul Halls
Minn
Special
Heres
de. W. Ld. Winn
Thie City
George W. Sumervilie
Sleepy Eye
Wis修 Revision Committes Matken to Min. tokke In the Incorporation Laws
Wisconsin lawmakers scrutinize incorporation statutes revealing a $26 state filing fee and $4 per $1000 capital above $25,000. Three incorporators paid $25 each to dodge secretary of state filing. Legality rests with filing with the register of deeds, so firms with capital over $77,000 may opt the $25 fine over state charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matken Mo Min
Tokke
Maulson
Wis
Articles of Association
Revine Jon Committee
Secretary of State
Secretary of State But Upon Filing With the Register of Deeds
Wisconsin Prison Label Law Shuttered by Judge
Special Judge Seaman of Milwaukee led the United States circuit court in Madison to hear habeas corpus arguments for Vint Connelly of the Union Shoe and Leather Co. Stillwater Minnesota prison, arrested in Hudson for disobeying a Wisconsin label law. He discharged Connelly, ruling the law discriminates against out of state commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudee Seamoan
Wiscom Alu
Madison
Wis
Senman
Milwaukee
United States Circuit Court
Wisconsin
Seaman Sald
Connelly
Capsized boat on Lake Superior scatters Berry party
A pleasure party of eight aboard Captain Burne's nineteen foot boat went out a week ago from the south shore of Lake Superior to berry grounds. They planned a two day trip but have not returned as storms lash the lake. Feared for Mrs Nelson and others including two Rosemitts Stilerts and Miss Ball with steel plant ties. The GiBART steamer reports an overturned craft further down the lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Superior
Wia
Lake Superior
Burne
Charles Nelson
William Rosemitt
John Stilert
Misa Olsia Ball
Pa Lake
St. Louis
Gibart
Captain Censured in Steamship Loss Blame
Report by Willan J Bryant and Co of Seattle assigns severe blame to Captain Thomas and Pilot Connell for the loss of the steamer Mexico near a dangerous coast. They cite charted rock and officers on duty, with penalties of sixty and thirty days respectively for negligence. Also notes a liquor sale case at Watellurst and police hearing delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lounte Seattle
Wash
Mexico
Thomas
Connell
Willan J. Bryant
Cc. Cherry
United States
Inspectora
Tem
Thomas’ House
Lindger Selting
Ithtelander
Julius Danielson
Charles Winburg
Watellurst
Justice Olson
Elivelurst
Pomahawk Lake
Killed by a flagmate in Hartford Wisconsin
The seven year-old son of Nic Mueller was shot and killed by a playmate named Spoh ler who fired a loaded gun, striking Muellers boy in the head and causing death after three hours. In Hudson Wisconsin Sheriff Cave took Vint Connelly to Madison under habeas corpus to answer a U.S. court. Connelly faces arrest for selling convict-made goods without proper marks. In West Superior Wisconsin the Superior Normal School enters its second year with more teachers, better facilities, and higher attendance from nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Wis
Nic Mueller
Spohler
Young Mueller
Hudson, Wis
Cave
Vint Connelly
Madixon
Connelly
United States
West Superior
Superior Normal School
Ttn
Fire Burns Home of Joseph Leclaie at Bay Settlement
A fire in Green Bay Wisconsin destroyed the home of Joseph Leclaie and left Mrs Leclaie severely burned. Authorities believe the blaze started by an accident with a lighted lamp in the Bay Settlement area, about 12 miles from the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Bay
Wis
Joseph Leclaie
Lechuy
Near Century-Old Perjury Case Ends in Jail in Wisconsin
Thuuisen Wisconsin reports that Senhue Hemming of Kwerah, recently handed to the circuit court on perjury charges, appeared in jail after a brief hearing. The case centers on alleged false statements in a prior proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thuuisen
Wis
Hemming of
Kwerah
Elreult
Aurrenenaly
Julk
Man from Blooming Valley Accused in Abduction Case
Rose Larson, about 20, accused husband Mullarky of abducting her after rival Garson pressured her. Larson allegedly confined her in his mill barn for over a week before bringing her to Millbank and urging divorce. She returned home, Larson bound over to next circuit term with bond posted.
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South Dakota
Milbank
Juaideo Pasco
Dd Larson
Blooming Valley Township
Wineway
Robert Mullacky
Kayley
Larsen
Mullarky
Mullinrky
Watertown
Garson
Rose Larson
Larson
Witetown
Shorty
Millbank
Ayyenv Ab
Circuit Court
TWO CHILDREN KILLIN The Bite of a Rabid Dog Proven Im
Deadwood South Dakota report says two children of Dr H A Howell visiting in Hot Springs were bitten by a mad dog. One child died and the other is not expected to survive many hours. Spearfish government has closed a deal to buy land for a new fish hatchery. construction to start this fall and take six to seven months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadwood
S. D
H. A. Howell
Hot Springs
8. D
Pugilist stabbed in bagnio near Aberdeen city
In a south Aberdeen bagnio an alleged fighter named Jack Goss was stabbed twice with an ice pick by proprietor Kit Yuiton while attempting to clear the place. Goss is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
5. D
Bagnio
Jack Goss
Kit Yuiton
Goss
Peemiller Reappointed as Marshal in Sioux Falls
United States Marshal Peemiller, whose term ends Saturday, was reappointed by the Republican committee. He will name his successor, with the process indicating a continuation of local federal enforcement leadership in Sioux Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peemiller
Sioux Falls
Start for the Klondike from Sioux Falls
W. D. Butterfield, an experienced prospector, began his voyage from Seattle toward Alaska to reach the Klondike region. He travels on behalf of a local company he organized and expects to be gone about a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klondike
Sioux Falls
Butterfield
Seattle
Alaska
My. Butterfield
North Dakota Pharmacists Elect Officers at Fargo Meeting
The North Dakota Pharmacists association at Fargo elected officers: Kibbee president, Lee first vice president, Taubert action vice president, Darker secretary-treasurer, Merwillth Anderson and Storey on the executive committee. They recommended Christianson, St John and White for appointment to the state board of pharmacy by Governor Briggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota Pharmaciasts
Fargo
N. D
State Pharmaceutical Association
Oeers
Kibbee
Drayton
C. J. Lee
Valley City
L. A. Taubert
Cnasgelton
Actiona
W. 8. Darker
Lisbon
Merwillth
Gasselton
John I
Anderson
Milton
Wiliam Storey
Buffalo
Association
Christianson
Targo
St. John
Lakota
White
Jamestown
Briggs
State Board of Pharmacy
New Bank for Fargo North Dakota Establishment
Special-Controller Kekots issued a certificate of organization for a new national bank in Margo. Promoters met and elected officers: Martin Hector president O J de Lendrecie vice president Seth G Wright George H Nichols and W MacFadden directors. Bank to open for business September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bank
Fargo
Margo
N.D
cController
Kekots
Martin Hector
O. J. de Lendrecie
Seth G. Wright
George EH
Nichols
W. ©. MacFadden
Wig Bank
Mine Boss Improves in Insane Asylum Reports Jamestown
Jamestown reports that Mines Wimmself, president of the Duluth and North Dakota railroad, remains in the insane asylum but is improving. Officials say prospects for a large recovery are favorable and he is making hopeful progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wimmself
Jamestown
N. D
Farmer Filnes
Duluth& North Dakota Railroad
Barn fire in Rolfe Iowa destroys barn horses and equipment
In Rolfe Iowa a barn burned near Chariton three miles west of town. Eleven head of horses, hay, and farm machinery were consumed. Officials suspect arson as the fire was started near a trumpet signal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horn
Horace
Rolfe
Iowa
Chariton
Here
Trump
Ambiguous note on Metropoli tan Lumber figure
A fragmentary OCR line mentions Cryptel Walls Mich Special Bar ney Morganne Atkinson a homesteader and head sawyer at Metropoli tan Lumber, with unclear reason or location and no coherent event. The garbled text lacks a clear action, date, or outcome to report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womertender
Cryptel Walls
Mich
Barney Morganne Atkinson
Metropolitan Lumber Company
Agkscount
Looting and pursuit after Durango post office robbery
In a Durango incident, three gunmen robbed the post office. one was captured by deputies, another escaped. The same trio then robbed a store in Asbury and held up five travelers on the highway. Total booty nears $200. A sheriff with bloodhounds pursues the bandits.
New England Conservatory of Music Records Growth
The text reports subscription growth at the New England Conservatory of Music Boston with about 1,500 to 2,000 patrons contributing annually, indicating strong enrollment and steady support since its founding. It notes Philadelphia gas production costs and pricing, reflecting broader cost observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higland Conservatory of Music
Boston
Manly
Londsnog
Condoryatory
Philadelphia
Ita
Compromise With Conscience And Public Misleading
A satirical note questions a pugilistic star’s habit of punching down critics and proposes referring to him as an actor of great power. The piece cites dramatic criticism and hints at misleading the public about the star’s talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ctitic
Washington Star
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Shea
H.W Gream
Gesus Urscanas New Vor
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Boston Travelor
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Tiny
FRYE
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
O Étter
Alaskays Minor
Taylor Publishing Co
Brut
Arit?rds
Nimes
France
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