Beef Prices Rise Amid Cattle Shortage Across Western States
A dated economic summary attributes higher beef prices to a scarcity of cattle. Fortified by government and packer estimates, the article notes declines in cattle numbers in Nebraska Wyoming Montana and other western territories, with major packers denying collusion while forecasting prolonged elevated costs for a multi year period. It cites figures from Chicago stockyards and shipments by Kansas City and Omaha, and quotes Armour and Swift & Co. on industry adjustments and anticipated price endurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Omaha
St . Louis
Kansas City
Europe
West
Clay Robinson & Co
Union Stock Yards
Cal Favorite
Armour & Co
United States
Nebraska
Wyoming
Montana
Coforddo
Armour & 9
Armour
Kansas
Irsiro
Wansas City
Swift & Co
Nelson Morris
St Tania
Soutit Omaita
GSU
Loul
Swinmeta
Borditta
The Size of Them. A Rough Map of Land Areas
The text compares country sizes with state and continent areas. It notes Asia as the largest continent at about 16,000,000 square miles, and mentions Anan, Coren, and Tennaytvania with sizes likened to Missouri, Kansas, and Missouri respectively, though multiple spellings appear garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asia
Anan
Toaho
Coren
Kansas
Peace in the Easy Ends China Japan Negotiations
Washington confirms a final peace treaty between China and Japan. Terms appear aligned with prior notices, including indemnity likely to cover war costs. Formosa is ceded. other territories subject to temporary occupation until indemnity is paid. No confirmed offensive alliance. some officials doubt it exists while others see intent to cooperate.
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Unon
Japan
Ching
Greshaw
Dun
Solo
China
Washington
Formosa
Laoting Peninsula
Port Arthur
Mookden
Manchuria
Diao River
New Chang
Corgan
Ba Hering
Questioning the fate of our republican form of government
Prominent public figures weigh whether the American republic will endure a century more, its perils from education, alien influence, and political corruption. They consider foreign land and business control, wealth concentration, and the impact of monopolies on our institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardinal Gibbons
Dolph
Alféns
Jand Atealing
Anther
Renstor Edmunds
United States
Evarts
New State Plan Sets Midwestern Territories to Form Vast Mineral State
A proposal outlines carving Minnesota Wisconsin and Michigan areas into a new state named the mineral state. Captain Alex McDouall backs a northward Canadianced boundary and a southern line near the Mississippi to unite Duluth Superior and the upper peninsula for commercial balance.
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Michisen
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Midnesota
Wirsanein
Alichigen
Itas
Alex. McDoueall
McDoucall Thould
Canada
Upper Peninsula
Lakes
Tanger
Duluth
Superior
West Superior
Saya Diluth
Michigan
Union
G A R Departments Report Shows 1894 Loan and Member Totals
The Grand Army of the Republic headquarters in Rockford Illinois reports 41,840 members remaining in good standing as of December 31, 1894, with 20,208 transfers and 10,280 pensions among 41 departments shown. Arkansas Kentucky Oklahoma and Utah are absent.
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Grand Army of the Lepuilic
Rockford
Arkansas
Kentucky
Oklahoma
Utah
Cesar Boais
Saxon race on this continent overcomes obstacles in se government
The article asserts Saxons on this continent have endured and sacrificed to push a radical se government toward solving its failures. It frames their efforts as an unprecedented experiment and argues they will achieve success comparable to past endeavors.
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Joseph Chamberlain
Devil House Curse Haunts New London Qua ker Settlement
A Quaker settlement near New London Connecticut harbors Devil House, an ancient home said to bear a curse. Since its construction before 1710 at least 100 people reportedly died there from accidents or madness, with the Green family linked to the origin of the legend. Betsy Chapman perished months after praying for her soul, and the house’s misfortunes continue as occupants decline in health or die.
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New London
Conn
Green
Seth Green
Hatte
Betsy Chapman
Betsy
Army and Navy Cooperative Societies Gain Global Attention
A New York World writer notes the Army and Navy Cooperative Societies as a social economic force in India and Britain. The venture offers goods at 19 to 20 percent below regular prices, with reports of high profits and large dividend bonuses. Investors claim rapid gains, while critics call for government intervention amid rising concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saya
New York
Hintala
India
Army and Navy Co-operative Soctets
Caah
Army
Sam
World’s Biggest Dog Major McKinney Visits Washington
The Great Dane champion Major McKinney, a 37 inch tall, 205 pound dog from South Head Indiana, traveling to New York for the dog show, stopped in Washington to exhibit and has won first prize in every show he attended.
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Cleveland
Washingtet
Major MckKinney
New York
Major McKinney
South Head
Ind
Open column invites diverse tax reform views from readers
The paper welcomes letters on tax reform from all positions as long as they are well written and reasonable. It notes that tariff questions and land owner interests may be discussed only if relevant to improvements and land value, and invites submissions to the Buffalo office or P. O. Box 88.
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P. O. Box
Buffalo
Tha Puang CY
Taxashaman
Delascarre
Wrongs of Progressive Tax Ideas Across Europe
A critical, data heavy exploration of European tax shifts, arguing that progressive income and inheritance taxes threaten private property. The piece cites English death duties under Sir William Harcourt, Cavendish estates, and the French plan by M. Poinscarre to impose large succession taxes, portraying these moves as informal confiscation and a socialist drive against property.
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Europe
Nice
New York Sun
England
William
Cavendish Properties
America
Duke of Devonshire
Cavendishes
Victor Cavanilish
Aul
Tke
Northumberland
Aniléren
Eash
Petis
AM. Poinsentre
France
William Slarcourt
MM. Poin- Fcarre
M. Poinscarre
Tax reform debates and New York exemption bills clash
The discussion centers on property taxation and the call for progressive taxes. Debates reference Henry George style issues on unearned increment, with Assemblyman Dean’s bills proposing exemptions for improvements, agricultural and manufacturing equipment, merchandise, and household goods. Court actions touch Steinway tax cases, while a lighthearted note mentions a taxed dog and a taxidermy quip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assemblyman Dean
Orange County
New York
State of
Senate and
Assembly
Senate
Trig Way to Collect Taxes and Beer Revenue Questioned
A Tribune discussion notes that heavy whisky taxes reduce revenue by promoting illicit distilling, while a two dollar per barrel beer tax would resist evasion. It cites ancient Athens as example where wealthy citizens contributed to war funds, and ends with humorous lines about trimming names.
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Tribune
Athens
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Bolton Wasn
Tire
Hon
David
A. Wells
Henry W. T. Steinway
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Marting
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