West Point hazing inquiry draws large crowd in court
At West Point on December 28 a unusually large audience attended the military court inquiry. Horace C. Booz a Buffalo civil engineer and P C Phillips of East Cleveland testified. Booz refuted claims about his brother Cadet Oscar L Booz who died recently. Cadets accused Booz of cowardice and untruthfulness in the Collet Breth case. Two cadets testified Breth appeared exhausted from heavy exercise and required stimulants in his tent in 1897. Others testified Breth showed nervous twitching after hazing, with one saying Breth faked prostration.
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West Point
Military Court of Inquiry
Horace C. Booz
Civil Engineer
Buffalo
P. C. Phillips
East Cleveland
Bristol
Booz
Codlet
Keller
Collet Breth
Breth
Wheat Crop of 1900 and Related Agricultural Figures
The 1900 US wheat crop is estimated at 522 million bushels from 42.5 million harvested acres at 12.29 bushels per acre. Winter wheat output is 350 million, spring 172 million, with North Dakota and South Dakota spring acreage heavily curtailed. Nebraska shows rapid winter wheat growth at the expense of spring wheat. Other major crops include corn 2.105 billion bushels, oats 809 million, barley 59 million, rye 23 million, buckwheat 9.5 million, potatoes 211 million, and hay 50 million tons. Headline notes Wisconsin and Missouri tragedies.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
United States
North Dakota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Grain and Livestock Markets End Mixed on Dec 27
Chicago reports wheat steady with May futures down slightly while corn gains modestly. Cattle receipts slow with varied price ranges. hogs mostly lower and sheep softer as buyers assess demand. Prices cited for Wheats, Corn, Pork, Ribs, Cattle and Sheep across No 2 to No 3 grades and regional cattle and hog categories.
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Chicago
Lord
Kansas City Live Stock Market Report
Kansas City market notes for Dec 27 show cattle receipts around 3 000 natives 200 Texans and 100 calves with prices up slightly native steers 4 4 9 75 15 stockers and feeders 38 00 74 00 butcher cows and heifers 3 00 4 00 and vealers around 2 50 3 00 fed westerns 8 50 6 5 0 Texan fed 8 90 4 50 calves noted strong parity highest prices seen. Hog receipts about 10 600 with lower trade and ranges 4 00 4 75 mixed 4 85 7 4 0 western 4 75 4 00 sheep receipts 1 100 parity held high prices 4 00 4 40 muttons 4 00 4 45.
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Chicago
Helfers
Texas Fed Ateers
Texan Prusa
Texas Bulls
Usk
Salon
Kanaan City
Icutha
Wamaha
Come Hou
Smith's & ayoGs
Hogu
ASC B. Cor
Oviss
Iowa Teachers Debate Law Changes and Moral Questions
Des Moines reports on the Iowa State Teachers Association second day session. D. M. Kelly discusses moral questions for schools, H. Speer addresses arithmetic teaching, and W. Speer shares insights on twentieth century education. Officers elected include A. W. Stuart as president and J. P. Huggett, H. H. Graft, and S. C. Lilly as vice presidents. W. F. Bart named secretary.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Iowa State Teachers’ ‘Association
D. M. Kelly
Cedar Falls
Sheakley
Chicago
H. BE
Kratz
Sioux City
Educational Council
BE. G. MacLean
Iowa City
A. Ts. Hukill
Waterloo
Nitrogenous value and digestibility of whole meal bread
A discussion on bread nutrition notes that chemical nitrogen content does not equal food value. Whole meal bread may have less digestibility due to husk particles, while germ and mineral salts boost nutritional content. A London Lancet blurb adds a tale of an aide de camp and a witty retort at a post in South Africa.
Crowe Sighting Sparks Hope in Kidnapping Case
Omaha reports a key lead as Daniel Burris sold a pony linked to the Eddie Cudahy kidnapping on December 14. Pat Crowe, described as ubiquitous, is said to be connected to the sale and seen in Chicago, while Boston hints Crowe and another suspect may sail for Liverpool on the Warren liner Michigan.
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Omaha
Pacific Junction
Daniel Burris
Grand Avenue
Pat Crowe
Crowe
United States
Denver
Liverpool
Crowe Arso
Chicago
Eddie Cudahy
James Storen
Boston
Young Cudahy
Michigan
Scotland Yard
Kansas to Tighten Kidnapping Law This Winter
Kansas lawyers expect a winter amendment to the kidnapping statute as present punishment is deemed insufficient. Governor Stanley discussed the issue with Attorney General Goddard before leaving, and they agreed a change is needed to strengthen penalties.
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Topeka
Dev
Kansas
Stanley
Goddard
Iowa boy kidnaped prompts $1500 reward offer
Judd Iowa December 28 a 9 year old boy son of Louis Tenshose has been missing since Tuesday. The father believes kidnappers are involved and has offered a reward totaling 1500 dollars for the child’s return and the arrest of those responsible.
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Iowa
Judd
Touis ‘Tenshose
Sle
Telegraphic Briefs
The Trussian diet is summoned to meet Jon. Derrah becomes general freight agent of the Rio Grande Western. Thomas H K Williams, ex NYSE governor, is dead. First National Bank of White Pigeon Michigan closed by OCC order. Charles H Beach jailed at Logansport for kidnapping his son. Washington industrial commission lists witnesses for June 4 to 19 on transportation. Nome Alaska military reservation ordered public under War Dept control. Mexican banking firm Francisco Martinez Negrete & Sons failure causes shock. liabilities 2 800 000. Homerick of Baltimore steamer ashore south of Miami dumping coal cargo. Wreckers hold ship. cargo dumped. W Neff and Myrtle Wright discharged at preliminary Pagosa Springs hearing in murder-for-insurance case. Corner in beans in Chicago market up to 2 20 per bushel. Dickenson Co. price rise noted.
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Derrah
Rio Girande Western
Thomas HK. Willams
New York Stock Exchange
First National Bank of
White Pigeon
Mich
Charles H. Beach
Logansport
Industrial Commission
Washington
Nome
Alaska
War Department
Francisco Martinez Negrete & Sons
Stuadalajara
Mexico
Miami
Wia
Baltimore
W. R. Neff
Myrtle Wright
G. A. Barver
Iowa
Pagosa Springs
Colo
Chicago
Albert Dickinson Company
Angora Goat Rearing Tips and Facts
Widespread interest in Angora goats prompts practical guidance on breeding, Mohair quality, and management. Details cover goat numbers, Mohair vs Kemp hair, ideal two year old animals, winter feed, shelter, water quality, fencing, and economics of starting with 100 dollars and expanding with each generation.
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Iit
United States
Kemp
Sophomore Flag Rush Captures 120-Foot Pole Trophy
Freshmen and sophomores clashed in a flag rush at the University of Chicago. Sophomores seized the flag from the 120 foot central pole after cutting hindrances and Robert Wright bravely climbed to the cross tree to pull the flag down.
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University of Chicago
Sophmores
Robert Wright
The
Chicago Tribune
Marble House auction prize attracts Sioux City voters
About thirty thousand campaign buttons sold in Sioux City signal interest in a civic prize tied to John Pierce's mansion. Certificates with each button grant entry to a drawing, with the winner to claim the house as the bishop’s new see is discussed.
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Lucky Button
Sioux City
Town
John Pierce
See
Chris. Mae Eve
Pierce
Oktshoma Population Increase Noted in District Report
The fragment notes an increase in Oktshoma population and mentions a year and district context. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate a census or demographic uptick within a local area.
Well meant remark shocks Midland hospital ward visitor
A well meaning visitor in the Midland hospital’s children's ward remarks on a two year old patient with a broken leg. The mother and ward sister feel the comment misjudged yet the visitor tries to clarify that children are better cared for there.
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Midland Hospital
Plum Colored Cat Fans Scrape for a Scoop
A city editor receives a garbled tale from a young woman about a plum colored cat and a sensational story. The piece blends fiction and truth as editors vow to verify every word before printing. The section shifts to notes on architecture, notable society weddings, and public notices with scattered references to ships and builders.
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C. E
Oman
Scott
Expenses high in Cuba hinder U S officers service
General Leonard Wood notes army officers in Cuba face steep costs and bribes absent in the United States. He explains his doubled pay and governor role still leave him struggling to maintain a large Havana residence. Officers seek transfers as expenses erode savings while they strive for commendable service.
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Leonard Wood
Washington
Cuba
Leutenant
United States Army
Wood
Havana
United States
South America
New System Promises Cures for Deafness Catarrh and More
Advert describes a two day offer to consult renowned specialists for deformities chronic illnesses and nervous disorders claiming no experiment or guess and promising a cure or long life. They advertise curing deafness catarrh weak lungs and kidney concerns with free examinations and a two ounce urine analysis.
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Walt
Burlington Route absorbs H. and S. consolidates under 18¢ Keokuk & Western
The Burlington Route to unite H. and S under the 18 cent Keokuk and Western effective January 1 1901. Officials will announce disposition of H. and S. property and details of the change. Rural mail routes report damaged boxes and mail theft with no arrests yet.
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Burlington
Keokuk & Western
Hiethe Square
Clarinda Herald
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