Trade Volume Holds Amid Labor Troubles in Manufacturing
New York weekly trades review reports overall business remains strong despite labor strife in iron and steel. Shoe shops show steady orders and shipments up about 30 percent from last year. wool and worsted goods steady, wool prices firm, cotton shows animation due to weather in Texas and short covering, grain prices ease with a bright late planted corn outlook. exports to China rise while Russian and Armenian markets gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rb, G. Din & Cos
Weekly Review of Trade
Irom
Centros Clearing Houses
Rilroad
Texas
China
Atlantic
Venezuela Invades Colombia Threat Report
A hostile volley of reports claims Venezuela sent troops and arms to invade Colombia. Dispatches allege Maracaibo and Cora steered SOC troops under Gen Davila to Colomba near Rio Hacha, with Gen Uribe-Uribe backing. Gen Juan ietri, a revolution figure, was captured near Angs dalena and later released by order of President Case tre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colombia
Haytien
Maracaibo
Cora
Davila
Tenamiez
Colonba
Rio Hacha
Uribe-Uribe
Juan Ietri
Angsdalena
Carabalo
Caracas
Liberte
Casetre
Cloges Country Stoves Order From Cape Lowe Proclaimed
A fresh order proclaimed from Cape Lowe Saturday directs the wlossing of all country stives in the GQuecustewa chest within a week. It forbids residents to leave with goods and requires mucous be taken, stipulating for exports and controls on supplies amid a tense regional situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Lowe
Trade figures rise in Philippines seven months to Jan 1901
A War Department statement shows the insport traci of the Philippines for the seven months ending January 31, 1901 rose 42 percent from the prior year, with exports up 5 percent. Also notes Lipton’s Shamrock bet amid London talks on a $25,000 wager and potential match between Isetin and Pearson over yacht challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col Pil
War Department
Traci
Thomas Lipton
C. Oliver Isedin
Arthur Pearson
London
Isetin
United States
Miners Die In Nitroglycerin Blast At Ishpeming Mine
A special report from Ishpeming Michigan notes three miners were killed Thursday evening in a premature explosion of nitro powder as they rode the cage to the bottom of the shaft. The accident occurred in the mine near the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ishpeming
Mich
Baye
Marchand Goes to China in New Command Shift
Lieut Col Marehand of Fushods fame has been promoted to chief command of a brigade of du Obton. The brief notice notes a major leadership reassignment as military units adjust leadership roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marchand
China
Col. Marehand
Fushods Famne
Vhief
du Obton
Reuch
Five Drownings After Tunnel Explosion Under Lake Erie
Explosion hits intake shaft under Lake Erie near Cleveland killing five more workers and injuring others. The blast shattered heavy iron girders, flooded the shaft, and damaged the crib. Rescue efforts lasted into daylight as crews searched for victims amid wreckage and gas ignition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Eric
Killa
Intel
Lake Eire
Cleveland
Rib No
Fiwe
Erih No. 2
Miesdhay
No. 2 Crh
Workmn
James Williams
Woman Charged in Death Case Ties to Cupples Lover
North Vernon Indiana man Edward Alexander dies after morphine found in a beer bottle linked to Mrs Cupples. Prosecuting attorney issues murder in the first degree warrant against the woman said to have helped cause the death. Moses Alexander, a merchant, says former Governor Charles Johnson to run the prosecution while promising no expense spared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cupples
Edward Alexander
Greeny
Moses Alexander
North Vernon
Ind
Charles J. , Johnson
Bicyclists Fight on Washington Track
A violent scene marred a bike race in Washington on Wednesday night as riders clashed during the heat mile circuit. Officials halted the event after a rider fell and another was accused of striking his rival. Interference ended the race with a disqualification of the leading rider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Base Balk Park
Washington
Thi Dyer Laaween
Lawson
John
Mischer
Farragut era surgeon dies on Mackinac Island
Dr Thomas J Turner former fleet surgeon on Admiral Farragut’s Hartford in the Mobile Bay battle died at Mackinac Island Michigan Wednesday night. He retired as medic director of the United States Army in 1862. Potato prices rose with a 23 cent jump to 1 75 a sack paced by Chicago trading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farragut
Mobile Hay
Thomas J. Turner
Hartford
Mobile Bay
Mavkinack Island
Mich
United States
South Water Street
Chicago
Victory for Silver in town Democratic convention
In a fractious party contest, anti silver forces won a decisive victory at the Democratic convention. John Phillips, Thorne Ferguson, and other officials secured nominations or endorsements, reaffirming the Kansas City platform. The gathering adjourned after presenting a platform without silver concessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On
Bally
Kansas City
Jae
Judge Caldwell
al. de Stiter
Dela
J. Philp
Houde
Weaver
Agetin
Jagan Ciel
Chiming
Wales
Sane
Vistek
Anid Te Bulters
BUSEY
Nedihe Philips
Cage
Secural Tetcted
Phillips
Stiger
Feri Som
Cate Svlts
J. Peng
Connell Thitfs
Cal
W.T. Davis
Sidney
Ferguson
Achoos
S. J. Whiting
Iowa City
Wych Johnson
Carroll
A. B. Steese
Johnson
Whiting
Steese
John Shortley
S. Perry
Alg
Irive
Bedford
Walso
Llee
Smallpox fears prompt health official denial in Iowa
Dr Kennedy, head of the State Board of Health, rejects the belief that a third year of smallpox will be more severe or more common in Iowa this coming winter. He notes vaccination and compulsory school vaccination provisions remain in force, with courts upholding the law and authorities empowered to enforce inoculation and quarantine to prevent spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
State Board of Health
FL Kennedy
Towa
Roncime
Epworth Gatherings Close of State Campmeeting Ends
The Epworth leaguers concluded a twelve day state camp meeting at Colts, with speakers including Obie of Chicago and Copelaid of Siayishure. The event featured elegant exhibits, notable pieces from pieces and a collection raising about 22000 bonds for a project, while portions of the program highlighted school and community interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nuanal
Stecess
Ayas Weld
Oulix
Thev
Htabert Stebityaee
Chéeano
Mitel Ol My
Larther
Waterlo o Engineer Involved in Fatal Yard Accident
Waterlo o engineer Hank Bender of the Red Tines Central Railroad was fatally injured when a car fragment driven by a switch mishap pierced the cab and a worker’s chest. Witnesses describe the cab’s top being penetrated and the splinter protruding from the back as the engine surged down the yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Hank Bender
Red Tines Central Railroad
Dows
Tentley
Wally
Avis
Bender
Dius
Mysterious disappearance of La Porte beauty cleared up
Eva Judd once a top daughter of former LaPorte mayor William Rolph vanished amid a scandal involving a lover jailed for counterfeiting. Found last Saturday working as a chambermaid at a Fort Dodge hotel, she left home after grief and rumors. Her mother, Mrs Rolph, reported the discovery and the family reunion in LaPorte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaPorte
Eva Judd
William Rolph
Addedh
Waterloo
Iowa
Narrow Escape at Okoboji as Gasoline Boat Catches Fire
A gasoline launch with one man and eight women nearly burned, catching fire at West Okoboji about 6 pm on Saturday. The crew jumped into the water when ordered, saving themselves from severe burns as the boat sustained minor damage. One young woman narrowly avoided grave injury as her dress ignited but was quickly quenched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Okoboji
Woman cremated in gasoline fire at Denison home
Mrs. Fysi died after attempting to relight a gasoline stove on Monday. Gasoline in a can ignited, flames spread to her clothing. Neighbors and the fire department responded, but she died within an hour from severe burns as the house was saved from total destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. Fysi
Xasolina
Denison
Lia
Duis Ovensaneen
Charles City
Hef
Schuknecht
Sickness at Camp Dodge Reports Two Serious Cases
Report from Camp Dodge describes two serious illnesses in different regiments. Private Canfield of Company E Fifty second Regiment is incapacitated by a sunstroke from three weeks earlier and was moved to a hospital. Private Stebbens of Company M Fifty first Regiment is diagnosed with typhoid fever and sent home to Red Oak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cronp Dodge
Council Biatfs
Canfield
W. A
Stebbens
Murder Mystery Near Arion Baffles Coroner Jury
The coroner's jury in the Arion murder of J. H. Love returned a verdict with no new clues. No suspect identified, case remains a mystery, and officers hold faint hopes for arrests. Other city notes warn Waterloo crime continues with several house break-ins and a madman incident nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Love
Arion
Coromer
Deposits Double in State and Savings Banks Report
The State Auditor released a report on bank solvency as of June 29, 1901, detailing 266 savings and 218 state banks. Assets rose sharply by 2.29 million while deposits increased by 2.26 million. Total liabilities matched the asset rise at 2.29 million, with capital stock up and undivided profits down. The combined bank system shows substantial deposits and varying coin holdings, totaling over 198 million in liabilities for the two sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranke
de- Ctoebee Vinseree Egreee Censeees
Avloys
Iowa Coal Output Holds Steady as Prices Climb
The 1900 United States coal survey shows Iowa produced 85,202,039 short tons worth 7,155,241 dollars, with an average price of 1.88 per ton the highest in fifteen years. Production rose in Lucas Appanoose Monroe and Polk, while strikes affected 1,822 workers across 25 mines and machine mining declined slightly overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Genloge- Jeal
Iowa
Mississippi River
Colorado
Mahaska
Jasper
Keokuk
Lucas County
Appanoose
Monroe
Polk
Towa
Hawkeye Corn Crop Shows Steady Improvement Says Sage
Director Sage of the government weather bureau reports corn conditions are improving across the state. Late planted corn looks promising for yield while early plantings are damaged but recovering, with fodder quality up. He notes around 8,000,000 acres planted and an estimated value near 100 million dollars if fully utilized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sage
Government Weather Bureau
Very Unlike a Groom
A hotel clerk muses on a guest who signed in as J. P. Tracy and Witt. Bystanders tease about a wedding ruse as the clerk recalls a bride being presented and a groom’s surprised reaction. The dialogue underscores mistaken impressions at the hotel lobby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Tracy and Witt
Dual employment and pension abuses in War Department revealed
Investigations into clerks who hold dual roles across departments expose favored officers drawing two salaries. A retired captain earns 2100 yearly as an army retiree and nearly as much as a pension office clerk. a retired major is employed as a civil engineer. President McKinley is paid by direct warrants, with monthly checks of 4160 or 4026. The Howgate estate involves life policy proceeds and admin costs. War Department eyes traffic in children in the Philippines and measures to curb it. Revenue stamps and checks face costs, while July trade shows sharp import export margins. Government clerks working night shifts raise concerns. Hawaii sugar planters seek Japanese labor modifications. A Texas girl dies from lockjaw after pin injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Censva
War Department
Pension Office
Commissioner of Pensions
Corps of Engineers
United States
Treasury Department
McShinley
Treasury
Howgate
Ula
Washington
How-gate
Miss Mowgate
Bow
Capt
Philippines
Atny
Mindanao
Pettit
Fes
Hinunteer Infantry
Cattalno
Census Resorts
Merriam
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fmmet Uo
Republican
Estherville, Iowa
Jenkins & Nichols, Ponnisniy
Venezuela
Sioux City
Sims City
Tye
Sto
Woandland Park
Riversides
Sioux Cys
Douglas Street
Magnificent
Fire Department
Athough
Friends of
Morning Side College
Morning Side
Leslie M. Shaw
Resistencia Unnion
Watapa
Central Committee of
Resistencia Union
Ager-Klamath Lails
Ager
Wells Fargo Express Company
Treasure Box
United States Mail
Chicago Polos
Linblour
Civil Sor
Cresceus
Ceesceus
Charter Oak Park
Uaetford
Wednesay
Eglis
Tainapolis
Ube
St. Lewis
Cincinnati
Toledo
Milwaukee
York
Reese
West
Cera
Lée
THE
Wawkeyestate
Epworth Leaguers
Heereich
Teich Qaes
Cien Tereifie Diroad
Tianas
Cornuell
Pihilis Pigeebiy
Sparkias
Shay Winilton
Perailtan
Owiwa
Mouton Peleptone Compu
Grand Mound
Clinton County
Mad
Aftiernoon
Lizzie Hines
Chris Weidenfeller
le Mary
Mosity Slistidet
Belle Asa Chamb
RMAID
Okobou
Camp Dodge
Waterloo Waterloo
Carlisle
Nevada
L. B. Carlisle
Publi Schools
Jefferson
Dist Sik
Humboldt County
Trumboldt County
Desa Moines College
Des Moines College of Osteopathy
St. Louis
Missouri Schools of Osteopathy
Des Moines
FOV UW
Milwaukee & St. Paul Mail Way
Conger
Pekin. Aus
Pekin
Etlopville
Pisade
Picnig
Correethouvids
Y Bige
A. d. Weeks
Correstignyilla
Congress
Tterail Revenue
Fou
Hawaii
Taylor
J. Mo Biving
Springtown
Tex
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!