Giant steel industry combine forms in United States
A massive steel and iron industry combine, valued at about $300 million, has been formed by major companies including Carnegie Works and Bethlehem Iron Company. Details of the pact were mapped in New York with final moves in Pittsburg and Birmingham. The pool sets rail and billet prices and controls shipments via Chicago agents, signaling upheaval in production and pricing across Illinois, Colorado, and beyond.
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America
New York
Pittsburg
Birmingham
Ala
Llinois
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
ATL Western
Chicago
Haveeen
Ave
Initha
Carnegie Works
Bethlehem Iron ‘Company
Bethlehem
Dlinois Steel Company
Appointment of J. Franklin as Arizona Governor Reported
News from the city describes the selection of J. Franklin as governor of Arizona amid political maneuvering. Rumors of Hughes removal circulate as Governor Hughes clings to office until Senate confirmation. Franklin’s prior roles include U S consul in Hankow and Kansas City legislator experience.
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Allona
J. Franklin
Arizona
Brace
Washington
Hughes
Hiughes
4Sasamor Hughes
Grantel
Senate
Sweferma
Tle Homae
Kansas City
Cleveland
Han Kaw
Ghina
Feyr Sreaverk They
Needle in Knee Chronicle of Long Prison Stay
A 42 year old inmate underwent a rare operation at the state prison hospital after a needle, swallowed as a boy, lodged in his right knee. The needle partially protruded near the bend of the leg, causing chronic pain. Dr Sharp planned to locate and remove the needle with careful exploration, noting the inmate had aged to 43 and previously sought removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrsanis
Hie
Vrison Hopital Sargeon Sharp
Damnes Mearria
Thas
le Locatel
Farmer Boy Dies After Altered Prank Incident
Androse Green, a young farmer, died after an attempted prank in a city building. He entered a place with another man, was urged to view upstairs pictures, and a switch triggered a fatal fall. He was badly injured and died in the hospital.
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Androse
Sejnesalniefers Place
Tie Burs
Delow
Sitleon
Death in Cleveland as Wall Crushes Woman and Nurse
A collapse of brick from a building at No. 3 Cedar Avenue in Cleveland traps a resident and injures a domestic helper. Mrs. Flo Bradford of Olmstead Falls, sister of Mrs. Wranglin, is killed in her bed. Emma Dietrich, a servant, is badly hurt.
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Cleveland
Ohila
TY. A. Vaughn
Cedar Avenue
Flo, Bradford
Olmstead Falls
Ohio
Wranglin
Emma Dietrishs
Suicide at the depot in Serentines Wisconsin
A man identified as John over of Serentines Wisconsin killed himself by a pistol shot to the temple at the depot. A card found in his pocket read in case of accident send to J. J. over in Menominee Wisconsin indicating a deliberate act.
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Paun
John Over
Serentines
Wis
Nen
J. J
Menominee
Dann Connery
Fire destroys Cincinnati cigar factory interior
A blaze gutted the interior of J. R. Lueke and Go.'s cigar factory in Cincinnati. The plant housed about 250 workers and caused losses totaling 60,400 on the building and equipment, with insurance covering 55,900.
Four Killed in Fire at Trinity Church Tenement
New York reports four people died and two were injured in a blaze that struck a three story tenement on Hudson Street owned by the Trinity Church corporation. The fire's origin is unknown. Several families occupied the upper floors. Miss Margaret Ryan and Miss Tate Higgins perished on the third floor as efforts to rescue them failed. Walsh fell from a window amid smoke while a ladder was in use. Thomas Mattey and Archibald Grogen aka Mary McMahon reportedly suffocated. property loss is estimated at fifteen thousand five hundred dollars.
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New York
Svt
Hudson Street
Trinity Church Corporation
Margaret Ryan
Miss Tate Higgins
Walsh
Miss Ryan
Miss Higgins
Thomas Mattey
Archibald Grogen
Mary McMahon
Big Kentucky Whisky Fire Destroys Distillery Complex
Fire at Pleasure Ridge Distillery in Houtsville Kentucky destroys two three story warehouses and the copper shop. More than 39 000 barrels of whisky burned as flames spread from an elevator shaft spark and gale force winds worsened the blaze. Total loss about 425000 with 390000 on bonded whisky and 30000 on free whisky. Insurance about 325
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Houtsvitoen
Pleasure Ridge Distillery Company
Negroes Barred from Voter Registration at Palmetto
Special reports from New Orleans state armed men seized Palmetto Louisiana to block black registration. Registrar Swords faced no challengers as he opened the office all day. Regulators flogged several registerees and a mob killed Antoine Fontanel and gunfire wounded Reuben Stelly as the group attacked homes in St Landry parish.
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Polis
New Orleans
Palmetto
St. Landry Parish
Reuben Stelly
Ales Boutten
Grand Coteau
Stelly
St. Landy Parish
Atunias Fontonel
Chicago Subtreasury Stock Move Amid Heavy Police Guard
Over 16 million dollars in gold silver and currency was moved from the subtreasury in the old government building to a temporary office in the Rand McNally building. Fifteen tons of coins and five tons of silver plus copper tickets and dimes were relocated with 5 550 000 dollars in currency. The American Express Company handled the removal and supervised conveyance. A large police and detective squad armed with Winchesters guarded the operation as it progressed. Express company staff numbered twenty five and government workers thirty five on site all day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Rand-McNalty
American Expreak Company
Tringy
Winchesters
Express Company
Government
Ottawa considers cables andrey coots and Hawaiian landing
The government released advice showing Andrey Coots, promoter of the Frango American Pacific cable, may have favored negotiations in Hawaii for an American Japanese line. An exclusive landing grant to Hawaii was refused. Coots offered to represent Hawaii at contract closing with Danish principals but the offer was declined as beyond government reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Dananese
Agcapl
Double Winds tragedy in Arenzville family quarrel ends in murder suicide
Conrad Beeker, wealthy Arenzville farmer, was shot by his stepson William Beeker who then killed himself with a self-inflicted gunshot. The feud, rooted in a land dispute and a related lawsuit, left an estate valued at about 80 000 dollars. The killer carried life insurance totaling 2000 dollars across fraternal societies.
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Winerata
Conrad Beeker
Arenzville
Wm. Beeker
Pecauily
Anil
Illinois University Trustees Indicted Over Flag Display
Governor and aged ladievwd campaign figure appear in Champaign County grand jury action. Indictments accuse neglect and refusal to display the American flag over the university campus. Public flag display reportedly located near a front lawn with military interest noted.
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John Plail Cell
University of Thinois
Champaie County
Grand Jare
Bern
Kidnappers Again Fail
A dramatic post says the attempt to abduct the year old granddaughter of actress Manic Madjes ka failed. Ralph Maidjeska, father of the child, received a threatening communication demanding he leave town or risk losing his child. The motive and perpetrators remain unknown.
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Chvago
Secu
Allo Ps
Manic
Madjeska
Ralph Maidjeska
Fire destroys Johnson breaker at Priceburg complex
A fire totally destroyed the Johnson breaker No. 1 at Priceburg owned by OG 8S, lofinsed and others. The cause is unknown. Loss and insurance details remain unrevealed as principal owner FHOMGO Mr. Johnson is in California.
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Beraxtox
Johnson
Priceburg
California
Imperial Court Quashes Kneehs Conviction In Mare Case
The Imperial Court has overturned the conviction of Robert T. Kneehs the American horseman recently tried for trading his mare Bethel under the alias Nellie Kneehs.
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Bob Kneehs
Free
Letpste
Imperial Court
Robert T. Knechs
Bethel
Neliie Kneehs
Decomposed body found in auction trunk in Wakenset
The badly decomposed body of an unidentified man was found in a trunk bought at an auction in Wakenset. Police investigat ion underway to identify the victim.
Body Found In Unredeemed Property Auction Box
Laughlin's Warehouse on North Water Street staged an unredeemed property sale when a large box was opened to reveal a badly decomposed man in a trunk. The box was marked with G. M. Morgan of Chicago. Police seek an expressman who delivered the mystery box and the second crate in Austin.
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G. M. Morgan
Jefferson Court
Chicago
J. Wallace Waken
Morgan
Expressman
Bradstreet’s Review Notes Mixed Trade and Wheat Prices
The week brings better weather but overall trade remains slow outside major cities. Wheat and corn prices rise while exports stay below average. U.S. business failures number remains low, with Canadian failures up from last week and capitalized concerns less affected.
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Bradstreet
New York
Baltimore
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Chicago
United States
Canadian Dominion
Aareli
Defaulter and Bigamist Arthur Geadsin Arrested in Pity
Arthur d. Geadsin, a defaulter and bigamist, faced arrest on March 1 for defaulting with 1230 dollars via sale to Continental Oil Company in Cripple Creek. He fled to England after posting bail, later returning, with charges including Bigamy Ongoing in 1890s and marriage to Sacha ONeill in Brooklyn.
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Arthur d. Geadsin
Dean
Iui
Continental Oil Company
Cripple Creek
Tio
St. Leo
Honda
England
Sacha O'Neill
Breoklyn
Miners in Alaska Campaign Faces Boundary Clash
Captain John Irving leads efforts in northern British Columbia to push provincial control over mineral districts. The move aims to unite the area under Victoria authority, granting licenses and shaping a road through Canadian territory, potentially altering trade with neighboring regions.
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Alaska
Vieronsa
D. C
John Irving
Cassair
British Columbia
Irving
Victoria
Columbia
Wenll
Canadian
Cuban rebels gain influx as US recognition sparks hope
A Havana dated dispatch reports US Senate and House actions recognizing Cuban rebels as belligerents inspire mass enlistment with thousands joining in ten days. Rebel columns advance within fifteen miles of Havana as planters halt grinding amid Weyler’s crackdown and rising tensions.
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New York
Havana
Senate
House
Washington
Spain Getting Warm Again
Madrid dispatch reports public sentiment rising against American intervention as government struggles to manage national anger. Republicans announce abstention from the general election to wash their hands of responsibility.
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Spain
Loxton
Madrid
Standard
Wisconsin taxidermist dies in suicide after personal crisis
Wis. man noted as a prominent taxidermist with the largest collection of rare birds and animals in the state reportedly died by suicide following a personal crisis. Authorities are not releasing additional details.
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BawaAnoo
Wis
Shattig
Die
Wisconsin
Sioux City and Chicago Cattle and Grain Prices Summary
Market notes list cattle prices in Sioux City and Chicago for beef steers from 8.25 to 4.00 and stockers up to 3.85, hogs from 3.99 to 4.16, and feeds with wheat around 6.1 to 7.0 per bushel. Kansas City and St Paul show similar ranges. Omaha prices for beef steers 3.25 to 4.90, stockers 3.75 to 3.70, dogs 1.50 to 5.65, with wheat futures and Minneapolis grain quotes noted.
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Sioux City
Timothy
Kansas City
Omaha
St. Paul
Mineapolis
Beleuty
Argentinian Rival Threatens U S Agricultural Edge in Wheat
A Washington dispatch warns that Argentina and Uruguay rapidly expand wheat and supply chains. It cites rising acreage, immigrant settlement, and lower production costs, projecting how cheaper grain and Beef exports may jeopardize U S farmers and domestic markets.
Schrage and His Savings Robbery In Chicago
Five persons are under arrest in connection with the large robbery of Christopher Schrage, a 16 year old Chicago man living at 711 South Jefferson Street. He was tied and gagged at 6 30 PM and robbed of money and papers totaling over 800. Police believe the case marks one of the boldest robberies in Chicago.
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Chicago
Christopher Schrage
Chris Schrage
South Jefferson Efreat
Chienges
Wonton Sporting Times
East Sutton
Kent
Lawrence Washington
George Washington
Washington
Ballol College
Oxford
John Balliol
Scotland
Eengland
South Africa
Japan
Paderewski
London
Robbers Targeted Schrage Safe In Home Burglary
Christopher Schrage and US Women’s organization member Schrage were in the house alone when burglars visited after posing as readers. They took 450 in bond notes 185000 in mortgage papers and registry, 500 in cash and gold. The suspect timing matched Schrage habit of counting money each night. George I Nestleton president of the Kansas City Port Scott and Memphis Railroad died in Kansas City at age 65.
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Schrage
Cank County
Chicago
Rabbers
George
Nestleton
Kansas City
Port Scott
Memphis Railroad
Senate and House Clash Over Naval Bill and Adjournment
The House debated naval appropriation totaling 21,611,084 and authorized four battleships and fifteen torpedo boats. Senate discussions covered adjournment on May 2, proposed church aid limits, and a broad appropriations bill with focus on naval funding and civil costs.
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Afr
Bortella
Rl Wheeler
Gen. Grant
Cannon
Appropriations Committee
Naval Observatory
Bartlett
New York
Sulzer
Gibson
Tennessee
Congress
Senate
Platt
Harrison
Spain
Brazil
Allen
Nebraska
Gallager
New Hampshire
United States
House
Lo Elo
Heatnote
Minnesots
Boutelle
Sno Lill
Touteclle
Hose
Denster Blermian
Biriky
Bie
Henator Morrill
Vermont
Bernard BR. Green
Ger
Casey Sa Cignder
Shiert Ph Wee
Alowibe
Wxe
Hartledn
Lake Michigan
Berater White
Arizonago
Tamerand Merk Wakola Railroad Company
Minnesota
Sandey
Fha
Elkins
Briea
Hill
Alexica Legislatura
Atracelosa
United States District
United States Marshals
Iowa Lawmakers Recap of Week’s Bills and Debates
The Iowa House and Senate advanced measures including land acquisition for levees near Burlington, a $95,000 appropriation for silver services, and a tax on Town suppliers. Debates covered jury and code work, railroad laws, and city improvements with partial adjournments and committee referrals.
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Iowa
House
McArthur
Burlington
Morrison
Reebok
Senate
Marshalk County
Des Moines
Henry
Louisa
Funk
Grundy
di Pays
Ibis
Carpenter
Cheshire
Benson
Independence Asylum
Ageen
Pharmacy Commission
Cody
Atr
Waterman
Bo i
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Ouieial
Sioux County
Gov
Cincinnati
Treasure Travel
Cable Hahemer
Scranton
Waken & Me
Markisys
Argentine Republic
Uruguay
Europe
Afr. Mulhall
London Titoes
Buenos Ayres
Mississippi Valley
Tlocoos
Fia
Bragil
Crugnar
Ter
ISG
Iss
Ipsl
Draail Afrney
Ghatag
Roth America
Jie Stram
Christopher Scherage
US Wome
House of Representatives
Peoples’ Representatives
Early
Howe
Ann
Lavender
Garry
Medway
Yale
Elia Yeovis
Sir
Kietune
Brighton
Brighton Intradiodd
Eldte Commission
Witieh
Alemanier
Newleans
Jes
Iig- Hine Tiliie Prelbit
Alora
Dabaqiue
Uili
Ar. Abat Thten
Keokuk
Tatar
Ana
Whan
Trnsine
Gramliana, Pte
Lewes
Correctionville Courk
George Pr
Pusey
Aumler
Thames
Canada
Tiber
Zambest
Hudson River
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