Czar Awards Yankee Riches In $1.61 Million Inheritance
Dr Franklin Slocum of Ludington Michigan reports that Czar Nicholas of Russia has decided he is entitled to the $1 61,000,000 inheritance left by the doctor’s father which was confiscated during the 1859 uprising after a Muscovite wholesale merchant complained of high duties. Slocum is the sole surviving heir and will divide the estate with his son Frank Slocum Sr of St Louis and daughter Josephine of Cleveland.
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Ludington
Mich
Franklin Slocum
Czar Nicholas
Russia
Passexinr
China
Slocum
Beir
Lightning Hits Oil Tanks Near Bere, Wrecks Four
A storm last evening struck an oil facility four miles south of Bere, destroying about 130 barrels of oil and injuring one worker when a tank exploded. The farm’s power house and residence were spared by a gusty wind. The property belonged to a Terre Haute, Indiana company. Patterson-Bletcher Co advertised upcoming straw sales.
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Delphoe
Tallea
Bere
Terre Haute
Ind
Heavy selling weakens wheat prices in Chicago market
In Chicago on June 20 heavy selling pressured the wheat market. September delivery fell about 4 cents from the day’s high, with early gains erased by selling despite favorable crop conditions. West and Northwest reports cited drought and worms while prices closed mixed and near lower levels amid varied receipts and demand.
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Chicago
Liverpool
Dakotas
Minneapolla
Waluth
Chitrage
Aguinet
Indiana
Hinata
Iowa
Rgis Re
Sperrow and Sati Discuss Trade and Business
Fragmentary dialogue mentions Sperrow and Sati in a morning exchange about business conditions and potential disruptions. References to Starrow picking up time and uncertain phrases suggest a casual street conversation on local commerce.
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Sati
Winter Wheat Has Improved Clover Seed Firmer
Special to the Journal Gazette from Toledo reports unfavorable threshing in the southwest and Red River Valley with clouted wheat showing strength. Weather varied, with no Nebraska or Iowa showers and scattered tiling in the north. Prices and market notes follow, with calls for delivery in March and May futures and references to futures activity across several months and regions.
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Journal-Gazette
Toledo
Red River
Hutt
Uume General
Dacourd
Wick Ita
Kos
Nebraska
Lowa
Fuftakin
Mig
Liecembar
Cudiy Seurtintt
Fragter & Ow
Hugh Hawace
Nermal
Hog Prices Decline as Fat Cattle Selling Steady
Complex market report from Union Stock Yards Cleveland and Cincinnati notes hog prices down while fat cattle show steady demand. Reports from Chicago Peoria and Indianapolis reflect slow hog purchases, mixed animal prices, and higher fat sheep and lambs amid meager offerings. Feeders and butchers report varied prices with some boosts for breeding stock and yearlings, as buyers seek steady supplies.
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Bower
Witty & Manlop
Yaure Agi
Chicago
Chicago Market By Onstarn
Stern
Peoria
Phay
New York Market Slumps Toward Week Low Amid Dull Trading
June report from New York shows activity thinning to a near idle pace after noon, Reading and Union Pacific lead deals while brokers rush back to witness a racing event. Subtreasury cash improves slightly as banks maintain ample reserves, with bonds steady and money market rates mixed amid weak industrial signals and cautious speculation.
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New York
Reading
Union Pacite
Ucher
P Pownthin
Craditiona
Polit
Parlin
Aiica Herant
United States
Market report shows futures steady with mixed activity
Latter futures opened steady with prices near last year as trading was light in the early session. Hutches grew active later and prices eased on scattered liquidation. Close was barely steady with a small loss. sales totaled about 2,500 contracts including August at 5.3, September at 5249.91, December 5255.90, January 531, March 23, May 4. Spot coffee quiet with No 7 Bahia and Cordova offerings dull. The grain markets mixed as spring goods opened with prices near last year’s level and a cautious raw silk market reflected light demand. Jobbers were more active and clearance sales planned for large houses next week.
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Jane
Cordova
New York
von Penee
Dire Beng
St Ta An Nearbaly
Tmne
American police chiefs elect officers in Norfolk meeting
In Norfolk on June 21 the convention of American police chiefs selected Perralt as president and outlined plans for upcoming meetings and future officers. Other named figures include Washington and Harvey Cas from Grand Rapids and Patterson-Fletcher Co.
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Norfolk
Chiefs of Police of Americaan
Perralt
Amlec
Provident
Reha
Washington
Whitehorn
Harvey Cas
Grand Teamids
Mich
Judge Landis Rules on Fines in Standard Oil Case
In Chicago Tone 20, Judge Landis curtly states it is the court rule to know a defendant’s financial condition before imposing fines. Attorney Miller questions relevance to guilt, while Landis reiterates the judge’s principle that court practice governs penalties. The exchange centers on whether wealth should influence sentencing.
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Chicago
Standard Oi
Landis
Standard Oil Company
Sai
Lanis
Othie
Miller
Gall Shidge Landis
Patterson-Fletcher Co Stock Note Miscue
A garbled financial blurb mentions Old National Tank, five shares, transfers, and a stock value around 5.00 dollars. Names appear as Patterson-Fletcher Co with unclear figures and dates.
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Old National Tank Slick
Nerlection Tiseul
Paro
Local Market Weather Sends Farmers Away From Town
Farmers avoid town as warm days tempt field work, CG Tresselt & Son reports slower business. Market quotes show mixed grain and feed prices with wheat, corn, barley, oats, and rye recorded, while pork and other staples appear in scattered notes.
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Fred Trescull
CG Tresselt & Son
Fragmented Historical Stock Market and Commodity Prices
The text lists varied quotations from Nekart Packing and regional markets, detailing hogs, sheep, steers, cows, and calves with prices and weights. It includes farm goods, hay, oats, cot, butter, cheese, and references to suppliers like Patta Fletcher Co and local auction or market pages. The fragmentary OCR merges names, prices, and commodities without clear structure.
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Nekart Packing
Foot
Onool S.niga
Fool
Ayeatie
Ityan Minda
Anggealea
Hia
Bitte Leon Innis
Atore
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