Trade Of The Nation Reflects Narrower Profit Margins
The article notes a long term shift toward thinner profit margins across trade and manufacturing, with transporters and merchants facing reduced returns. It describes cautious purchasing, fluctuating prices, and shifts in demand for staples like corn and textile goods, alongside broader signals of improving business activity and wary inflation in certain sectors. It cites grain shipments, foreign trade developments, and economic indicators from New York and Western centers, highlighting a complex domestic market outlook.
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RG Dun & Conpinys Weraly
Iival
Fuands
Tebra Ass
United States
York
Wade
Avriare
Sontille
Couth
Iver
Mississippi Valley
Duro Fenn
Denubian
Atlantic and
Pacific
New York
Neasy
Manila
Pacific Ocean
Honolulu
Australia
Arctic Whaler Arrives In San Francisco
The whaling ship Wanderer reaches San Francisco from the Arctic after a long icebound voyage. Captain Buckley reports 13 000 pounds of whale bone and notes other vessels of the fleet are faring well despite last winter’s ice.
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San Francisco
Bath Wanderer
Arctic
Buckley
Strike at Virden Spreads Across Illinois Rail Labor Tensions
Local dispatches describe a virulent railway strike with Alton authorities clashing over federal state actions. Governors, railroad executives, and militia leaders gather in Springfield and Springfield area to prevent violence as miners protest and violence erupts near Virden and Pana. Police and troops guard depots while coroner hearings reveal conflicting accounts of gunfire and casualties.
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Chicaco
Tan
Vinden
Varden
Alton
Governa
Interferia
Msale
de Alton
Ropatives
Chippell
Murder Trial Report From 1898 Conspiracy Case Involving Black Suspects
Fragmentary inquest notes recount a October 12 1898 conspiracy linked murder involving Frank Bilyen W S Hermi Daniel Breneman Edward Greene Joseph Kutteller Dilly and others amid a riot that left many wounded and killed. Magistrate Roberts orders warrants served as authorities describe a fierce railway stockade clash in Birmingham and nearby areas with hundreds present.
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Conpiracy
Frank Bilyen
Hermi Daniel Breneman
Edward Greene
Joseph Kutteller
Dilly “Math
Iward Walsh
Tihbols
General Delivers Soldierly Address at Omaha
The report notes a General speaking to a crowd in Omaha while a one major near Walham Fo Shafte reviews the event. A concise summary claims his address was more effective than grand rhetoric and mentions captured Spanish forces and a debate over why the Spaniards surrendered.
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Omaha
Walham
Gubin
Ma Bey
Uc Ampaga
Honors for Fresno Local Men Named Grand Representatives
Fresno area men are named grand representatives of the Independent Order of Cook Tamplys at the San Prancisco convention. Nath of San Tranchea and Theodore D Lanouse of Tos Angeles elected. Alternates Mrs POF Chamberton and Rev J W Webb. Webb installed as envoy to next session in San Francisco. Meeting adjourned after安装 of grand officers.
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San Prancisco
Independent Order of Cook
LW Nath
San Tranchea
Theodore D Lanouse
Tos Angeles
Supreme Representatives
Foronto
Pof Chamberton
1Ureha
J W Webb
Tresno
San Francisco
Cleveland
Trank B Coulter
Grand Tremer
WO Clath
Professor Allen
Templar Wailing
George Wetcalf
Elding
Burns Grind Sentinel
Grind Lodge
Emperor Williams Turn Anarchists Plot to Kill Him
In Alexandria Egypt Oct 14 police arrested nine Indian anarchists, thwarting a plot against Emperor Waham en route to the Holy Land for the Jerusalem consecration. Concurrently in San Francisco Oct 14 the Holland Jenset Company sues City Water Company of Santa Cruz and the city to foreclose a mortgage and seek an injunction over $103,000 plus interest, arising from a circuit court decision holding Santa Cruz liable for $400,000 water bonds and the city’s repudiation of them.
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Alexandria
Egypt
Waham
Holy Land
Jerusvem
Santa Cruz
SAN Trancisco
United States
Holland Jenst Company of
New York
City Waiter Company of
Australia Delayed Steamer Postponed Drydock Overhaul
The steamer Australia bound for Honolulu after Manila was postponed from next Wednesday to Saturday for drydocking cleaning and overhaul. The delay follows a slow voyage to Honolulu on her Manila run.
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Australia
San Francisco
Honolulu
Manila
President pardons Fort Leavenworth embezzlement case
Quartermaster Sergeant James C Young of the Twentieth Kansas Volunteers, imprisoned at Fort Leavenworth since August 20 for embezzling company funds in San Francisco, received a full pardon from President McKinley today.
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Leavenworth
James C Young
Twentieth
Kansas Volunteers
Fort Leavenworth
San Francisco
McKinley
Middleton chooses Presidio site for new military hospital
At the Presidio in San Francisco on October 14, the decision was made to place the new military hospital at the Presidio reservation. General Merri approved the selection, and the facility will be located near the present post hospital.
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Presidio
San Trancisco
Middleton Hig
Presidio Reservation
Merri
Pres’ent
McKinley in Indiana visits Terre Haute Arcola and more
President McKinley travels through Indiana delivering remarks at Terre Haute Arcola and other towns. He praises unity, wartime achievements, and seeks national prosperity through commerce, invoking Meade Lincoln and Voorhees while urging sober handling of postwar challenges.
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Terre Haute
Paris
Arcola
Patin
Phompsey
Fmrnuus and Son
Dhemps
Vite Statesman
Moxvel
Senite
Nedgio Aulene
Stat West
Ratry
Anh
Ins
Wmr
Navy
Dewet
Merkin Leyg
Lunepe
United States
Lincoln
Red Cross Doubts New Hospitals in Cuba and Porto Rico
Washington October fifteenth Surgeon General Sternberg writes seven letters to Mrs Winthrop Cowdin New York expressing distrust of Red Cross hospital schemes in Cuba and Porto Rico. He argues trained garrisons and fully equipped government hospitals are required and warns against overreliance on voluntary citizen aid from patriotic supporters.
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Sternberg
Washington
Winthrop Cowdin
New York
Red Cross
Cuba
Porto Tuco
Porto Rico
Nicaragua Canal Scheme and British Interests in America
A fragmented account describes the Nicaragua Canal project, with references to the Canal Company of Nicaragua and competing proposals by foreign firms. It mentions a $100,000,400 instrument, negotiations in the royal capital, and the need for large guarantees and deposits to secure a charter. The piece highlights disputes over exclusive transit rights on the Rio San Juan Norte, tensions with the government, and the potential for new investors to gain control if a strong bond and capital are pledged.
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Nwirigue
Grace &Co
Udbroke
Wishban
Mauragut
Wontelisa
Omar
Nic
Engua
Nice
Bacaaui
Nichisua
Marttunt Canal Company
Nickiipur
Grintel
Tiserpook
Rio San Juan d
Plac
Nieuagua Ind
Ipneil
Ica 12Ut
Conspiracy Report in Dreyfus Case Leaks From Paris Papers
Paris newspapers report an alleged anti revision plot against the trench government. Gaulors deem it conspiracy with no conspirators but papers claim warning, evidence, and witnesses. Officials cite Versailles meetings and emissaries to Victor Bonaparte, while a missing army corps commander raises questions.
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Trench
Paris Odle
Tipera
Tigaro
Gaulors
Papas
Petite Republique Prancaise
King of the Klondike Steamer Arrives with Passengers and Gold
The steamer Furrallon arrived from Lynn Canal Alaska with many passengers and gold dust. One hundred twenty seven pounds were stored in the pursers safe and about nine thousand dollars was shared among the travelers. Alexander McDonald led in claims with about 190 claims to the Klondike. Donald Morrison, formerly of Leadville, Colorado, travels with companions.
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Klondike
Port
Furrallon
Lynn Canal
Alaska
Alexander MeDoald
Kion
McDonald
Donald Morrison
Leadville Colaccompanics
Alford Talk at Armory Hall Amid Railroads Clash
A crowded Armory Hall heard Charles Alford denounce railroad influence in California politics. He attacked Gage, Andrews, and Toland, recalled Maguire and McFarland stories, and urged Democratic unity to back a state legislature and U S Senate hopefuls while defending the party’s stance on schools and tax policy.
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Wal Am
Tomas Tay
Shy
Hobson
Jude Durham
Chanmin
Generi
Jalout
Vinay
Pehann Cmnis
Delog Urs
Jehiama County
Tor
Alford Wa Nest
Maguire
Democratic State Central Committee
Gage
Tittscrald
Dr Pardee
Henry
Cage
Mrtf
Speller
Corpo Iin
Rulrord
San Francisco B
Curry van Meet
McDarkin
Judge McFar
Ireland
Boston
California
Washington
Hart
Robert Timmer
Tom Moore
Charles Oconnell
Dantel O Connell
Charlie
Alford
United States
Old Man Seeks Hope Through Dr Williams Pink Pills
A patient recounts his life changing treatment with Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. He describes paralysis, insomnia, and nervous distress, then gradual recovery after taking multiple boxes, crediting renewed strength to the pills and the doctor. The account urges others to seek the remedy.
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Pate Peoples
Ryan
Ge Ag
Dr Williame
Mr. Tupper
Walt
Wilms
Toland and Toland at Fresno meeting sparks railroad debate
Thomas O Toland praised as best speaker of the evening, while denouncing single tax and the annexation stance on the Philippines. He pushed figures showing state versus railroad assessments and noted the Southern Pacific's claimed influence as the meeting adjourned amid cheers for Maguire. A handshake with Af ford followed, and an ad for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve appeared.
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Democratic Party
Philippines
Thomas O Toland
Jsno
Fresno
South Pacific
Southern Pacific
Jewe
Mr Toland
Maguire
Aford
Independent Foresters to Hold High Court in Fresno
Judge Payweather of Reedley returns from Santa Barbara where he attended a meeting of the Independent Order of Foresters. Fairweather reports the next High Court will convene in Fresno in October 1959 with about 350 delegates and 1,000 visitors expected.
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Fresno
Payweather
Reedley
Santa Barbara
High Court
Order of Forester
NG Fairweather
Order of Foresters
Fairweather
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Macomb Sons of Veterans Regiment
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