Weather and crop conditions across states report general improvement
The weekly weather bulletin shows widespread rain in the Misssisippi and Ohio valleys easing drought in the central plains. Corn and wheat progress varies by state with Missouri Illinois Indiana Ohio Michigan and California reporting favorable growth and planting. Cold snaps and frost affect Wisconsin Nebraska and Michigan while drought ends in parts of Texas and the southeast. Tobacco and fruit outlooks are mixed with peaches lagging in central valleys and rain aiding wheat and oats across many regions. The report notes significant regional variation and ongoing needs for moisture in certain areas. In Detroit a fatal shooting occurred in a saloon following a dispute over a boat purchase. A proposal to sell Topeka water works for 500000 is authorized. An earthquake tremor was felt in San Francisco.
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The passage describes a dispute between Mrs Simmonds and the St Cerolian with a Danker’s wife claiming a victory and admiration from outsiders while facing internal hatred, amid a tense social conflict centered on Charleston.
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Charleston
Butter Prices Up As Speculators Push Dairy Costs
Butter prices rise amid speculation and looming Crow Bill debate, with dairymen denying manipulation while April 17 offers show the highest price level since 1803. Chicago Dairy Record data cited. drought and grain costs blamed for earlier spikes.
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Bill Wold
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Teaa
Railroads push southwest colonization plan for settlers
Officials from Union Pacific Southern Pacific and related lines push a large scale colonization blitz to populate fertile western acres in California Texas and western Louisiana. Migrant agents will recruit families from Middle and Western states and the Northwest with homeseekers excursions and incentives to visit the Southwest and farms.
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Southwest
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Harriman Nnes
California
Texas
Louisiana
Caauiaiani
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Mississippi River
Southert Udifarms
Thousands of Sheep Perish in Wyoming Storm
Storms across Wyoming and New Mexico wipe out thousands of sheep, with 12 000 to 15 000 dead and losses in Natrona County peaking at about 3 000. Drought dries range and lambs saved will be few. A separate incident reports a Dayton boy, Barry Egbert, killed after being struck while riding a Big Four coach.
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Wyoming
Natrona County
New Mexico
Barry Egbert
Dayton
Ohio
Additon
Devastating Wind Storm Sweeps Central Texas Town
A cyclone roared through Somervell County Texas late Monday night, devast ating Cton rote and surrounding areas. About 200 buildings were wrecked and at least fifteen people were killed with fifty injured. One third of local homes were destroyed as residents fled windows and supper rooms. The storm moved from the northwest along the Ba loxy river valley, catching many unprepared and leaving widespread debris and shattered houses in its wake. The event caused extensive loss and fear across the community.
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Somervell
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Ita
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Baloxy
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Tonrose
Glenrese
Citetmowe
Saturn
Pudie Wien
Gihenrase
Gileoruse
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Firat National Bank
Missouri Valley
Japan
Oleomargarine Tax Heads to Major Food Bill Passage
The oleomargarine bill passes Congress, extending to imitation butter and cheese substitutes. It taxes oleomargarine based on artificial coloring and prohibits adulterated products. The measure defines counterfeit butter and imposes penalties on manufacturers for mixing artificial elements to mimic dairy fat.
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Greece
Ats Norton
Cyclone Razes Ghani Town and Retreats Wealthy Districts
A cyclone devastates Ghani and surrounding areas destroying homes, warehouses, banks, and a blacksmith shop. The storm leaves residents homeless and claims many lives, including the Alllam family, with widespread damage to business districts and infrastructure. The article notes proposed taxes on butter production in response to the disaster.
Death and resignation shake early 1900s headlines
In a volatile period a factory price dispute and a fatal domestic case surface alongside military reassignments. An inmate killed at Leavenworth Soldiers’ Home foreshadows broader tensions as Percy C. Koight’s death emerges from a quarry tramp. Navy court martial to judge a fatal fire-related drowning on a ship.
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Worattiedd
Sliet
Dod
Percy C. Koight
Leavenworth Soldiers
Koight
Oumyoruy
Senate Debates Wrap Up But Philippine Issue Remains
Congress adjourns with heavy activity on pension bills and the Chinese expulsion measure. The Senate passed seven private pension bills and a Washington public building site appropriation, while the House sent the Margarine Bill to conference and debated food safety. A major clash over Philippine policy continued as Mr. Rawlins pressed opposition while discussions on war supplies and trade agreements dominated the latter sessions.
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Philippines
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Renate
William Lakiew
Bogoanath
Pyereperia
York
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Qureas
Sinmons
Carta Kun
Mealy
Fetrality
Ermiment Iy
Africa
Beety
Mer. Gillett
Mass
Wooshe
Jngton
United States
Deadly storm hits Missouri valley towns
A violent windstorm wrecks homes and injures and kills numerous residents across Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, and Oklahoma. Reports describe destroyed structures in Joplin and Japan Missouri, widespread property loss, downed telegraph lines, and several fatalities. Affected areas include Webb City, Carterville, Selvin, Lincoln, and many smaller communities with drifting wheat and damaged crops.
Weather and market report reflects rail and grain trends
The article notes heat and varying conditions impact railroads and markets for grains cotton and commodities. It cites railroad earnings up 6.2 percent in April and 18.8 percent vs 1800, widespread trade activity, wage disputes, and shifting prices for coffee wool cotton and steel. It also describes demand, exports, and weather relief following drought fears.
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York
Ccotton
Dun & Cogg Weekly
United States
East
Boston
Canada
Wabash Section Workers Report on Rail Yard Ops
The article notes section workers near the Wabash yard in Lima or nearby discuss yard operations and upcoming rail moves. It mentions the Lake Shore and New York Central lines seeking a transcontinental freight route, and cites 4,000 bushels moved from Buffalo to New York Central cars for shipment to Europe in forty eight hours.
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Chicago
European
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New York
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Grain and Livestock Price Snapshot Across Cities
Market notes list livestock and grain prices by city including Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Omaha Des Moines Detroit Toledo Milwaukee New York Buffalo and London. Entries cover cattle hogs sheep wheat corn oats rye and butter with bids and ranges. a London Barbican division loss is noted at about ten million dollars.
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Toledo
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Burley
Park
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