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Newspaper

Galveston Leader

Location

Galveston, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1906

Page

2

Riot at Chicago bank riots chaos as depositors seize funds

Fifteen thousand depositors stormed the Milwaukee Avenue State Bank in Chicago. Police were overwhelmed as the crowd demanded the first 20 percent payout from Receiver Fetzer. Language barriers and disorder spread, with officers unable to immediately restore control.

Milwaukee Avenue State Bank Kieigo Fetzer Imade Ganeng Nong Werlai Sd Ptudisn

Valparaiso and Santiago Tremble Under Epidemic Fears

Rumors of a spreading epidemic grip Valparaiso and Santiago after quakes and heavy rain topple shelters. Authorities report robberies rising to 150, bodies recovered from mines, disinfectants running out, while Prof Charles Frye faces bigamy charges in Chicago. A Wabash special train collision near St Plan, Ont, kills Engineer McKay, with serious injuries to Fireman Patterson.

Valparaiso Santiago Santiavee Chicago Ambo Oone Detroit

Indictments Splash Oil Giants as Crash in City Street

A funeral procession on East TES street in Cleveland caused chaos when a cart wheel struck a trench containing a body, five passengers were injured including Michael Taitheran. The Standard Oil Company and New York Central Railroad were indicted by a federal grand jury for alleged illicit rates on oil shipments from Olean to Burlington. Josie Olson, a Chicago waitress, leaped from a third story window to escape pursuit and was hospitalized in serious condition. A New York Stock Exchange share was sold for 95000 dollars, a record price for the market.

Tes Street Fuera Michael Taitheran James, Fos ON Josie Olson Chiccago Smith Chicago Fineraoney Hospital Olson

Robert S Robertson Dies After Prolonged Illness at Fort Wayne

Robert S Robertson a veteran soldier and reading lawyer at Fort Wayne Indiana died after an illness of several weeks The direct cause of death was over trouble.

Robert S. Robertson Fort Wayne Ind

Sophia May author Rebecca Clark dies at 73

Rebecca S. Clark known as Sophia May, renowned children's author, died in Norridgewock Maine at age 73. The obituary notes her prolific output and impact on young readers.

Rebecca S. Clark Sophia May Norridgewock, Me

Withdrawal of 20928 Acres for San Miguel Forest Reserve

The Secretary of the Interior orders withdrawal of all forms of entry on 20 928 acres in southwestern Colorado for a proposed San Miguel forest reserve. The tract lies in San Miguel and Dolores counties including part of the San Miguel plateau and the San Miguel mountains about thirty six miles from Telluride.

Plague of Locusts Ravages Hungarian Harvest

Myriads of locusts devastate fields around Debrecen Hungary destroying crops on about 60000 acres. Fires, steam rollers, and roller brooms fail to halt the advance as the swarm crosses the Theiss and leaves ground bare and farmers ruined.

Hungary Debreczin

Manitoba and Saskatchewan Seek 20000 Harvest Help

Western Canada wheat growers demand 20 000 additional harvest workers from older provinces to handle a bumper crop. Manitoba and Saskatchewan governments plan recruitment through agents in eastern cities with distribution to Winnipes and then to gathering centers. The labor shortage arises from higher acreages and strong farm prosperity boosting demand for harvesters.

Manitoba Saskatchewan Dominion Maniteha Winnipes Canada

Trade Data Show Shifts in Noncontiguous Territories

The Sunoson Bulletin reports United States trade with noncontiguous territories for the just ended year. Shipments to noncontiguous areas totaled 507,066.07 dollars against 500 million in the prior year with strong growth to Alaska Hawaii and Porto Rico, especially Porto Rico, while Philippine shipments fell by about 750 thousand. Exports from noncontiguous regions to the U S rose to 67.67 million from 1.25 million, led by Hawaii, due to a sugar value drop. Domestic gold shipped from Alaska to the U S reached 46 million, with other gold movements linked to adjacent Canadian territory.

United States Alaska Haewali Porto Rico Philippines Wwawaii Cannadian

Fourth of July Tetanus Deaths and U S Army Power

A medical journal cites 158 deaths from tetanus linked to Fourth of July accidents in the United States with 75 cases from car crashes and shocks. It notes most injuries from firecrackers and lists specific body parts injured. Secretary of State Toot addresses Congress praising cooperation with Latin America and warning against colonial aims. A militia order authorizes troops to fire on lynch mobs without delay, underscoring legal boundaries.

Medical Journal United States Aurich American Medien Association Creciberts Toot F de Paneire Efe Pfe Latin America Hague Glenn North Carolina Boas Ble

Utah women's clubs secure land for industrial farms

The note states that SUQ acres of land are secured in Utah by women's clubs to establish industrial farms for friendless children. The plan mentions adopting a cottage system to manage the homes and work arrangements.

Women's Clubs of Utah

French Farm Workers Win Union Wage Gains

French farm laborers form a union and win wage increases after a month of strikes. Employers grant the higher wages and the movement spreads into Belgium as strikes continue.

France Belgium

Market for Rhinos Soars as Supply Shrinks

Report says no rhinoceros is available on open markets with collectors and circus owners failing to buy. As a result, prices for kept beasts have surged to at least $25,000, making acquisitions nearly impossible.

Fragmented Chronicle of Global Events and Dates

A jumbled OCR page lists dates and events from 1457 to 2005 including printed books, executions, conquests, battles, architectural feats, postal issues, and economic notes. It intermixes names, places, ships, wars, and societal shifts with irregular punctuation and garbled phrases.

Chicago Trade and Industry Hold Steady Amid Growth Prospects

In Chicago robust commercial currents persist with strong pig iron and construction sectors. Grain and provisions markets soften while country banks expand deposits and farm shipments rise. Railway bottlenecks threaten near term freight, but August earnings show a gain and consumer demand remains solid across textiles, machinery, and rolling stock components.

Chicago Tno State Street

Wheat and cattle prices listed for regional markets

The document lists prices for corn oats rye and wheat No 2 across states with values and ranges. It notes cattle hog and sheep prices and includes entries for Milwaukee and New York trading, with a dividend announcement by the Lewis and Clarke centennial expo corporation and a temporary post office order at Dalecreek Wyoming for the War Department camp of instruction.

Lees Sean New York Milwaukee Hitchcock Dale Creek Union Pacific Wyoming War Department Camp of Instruction

Big State Neighbors News Roundup of Crimes and Accidents

A Decatur residence burned causing 2500 loss with no insurance. A 15-year-old Veedersburg boy drowned near Orleans. Typhoid fever spreads in Columbia City raising concerns on milk and water. A Glendale church damaged by lightning during a storm. A decomposed body of a girl found in White river near Bedford. An inquest offered no clear findings. Multiple thefts and assaults reported across Kokomo, Logansport, and Indianapolis with various arrests.

John M. Starr Andrew Presnell White River Bedford Corner Phammer

Seneca Wyandot War Tale Emerges in Wartime Memory

A fragmented historical piece recounts a 1649 conflict between Seneca and Wyandot factions. It follows Kiashata and Su scoochee as titles of leaders argue over family ties and vengeance. The narrative shifts to a modern era, noting Civil War era figures and scientific mentions amid scattered dialogue.

Kiashata Kiashia Buco

Chicago Directory Update Shows Population 2 800 500

The TOU directory reports Chicago population at 2 800 500, up 25 74u. Johnson is the most common surname with 6 303 bearers, followed by Smiths at 5 506 and the Anders ons, Jones, Browns and Sullivans in order.

TOU Chicago Johnson Smiths Andersons Jones Browns Sullivans

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