How the Hessian Fly Was Brought to America
A historical account links King George’s Hessian troops to the intro of Hessian fly in America. The piece argues the pest spread from Long Island, decimating wheat crops nationwide, with losses estimated around 40,000,000 bushels and nearly $40,000,000 in four years. It laments the unintended agricultural disaster caused by the war's hirelings.
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King George
America
Germany
South
Hesse
George
Atlantic
Long Island
American
Atlantic Seaboard
Court of Arbitration
Ali
England
Ourr
Land Fraud Threatens Wisconsin Lumberman’s Loss
Hiram Goddard of LaGrosse Wisconsin who bought 70000 acres of timber land from Horace G McKinley is warned his certificates are fraudulent. Goddard reportedly lost between 150000 and 200000 dollars. United States secret service agents want McKinley to answer the charges. McKinley was among the first convicted in Oregon.
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Scripps News
LaGrosse
Wis
Hiram Goddard
Horace G. McKinley
Goddard
United States Secret Service
McKinley
Oregon
Packers Before Jury in Federal Probe
Chicago December 8 Beth S Gurney traffic manager for Schwarzs child and Sulzberger spent three hours before the federal grand jury this morning. He emerged pale and reticent as the Packers probe continued and new prosecutions were expected.
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Scripps News Association
Chicago
Beth S. Gurney
Schwarzschild and Sulzberger
Federal Grand Jury
Mutinous Cadets Seize Cruiser and Sail for Port
In Sebastopol on December 8, six hundred naval cadets attempted to seize the cruiser Saratoff and sail to Kertzch. Admiral Choukinin gathered forces to quell the mutiny and recommends disabling all ships for six months.
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Odessa
Sebastopol
Saratoff
Kertzch
Choukiin
Choukinin
Execution at Walla Walla and Train Derailment Fatalities
Angus McPhail aged 54 was hanged at the penitentiary after a murder in a Darrington saloon brawl on May 1 1903. He feigned insanity to delay the sentence and died in 54 minutes after the drop. Walter Cave 29 was killed when Santa Fe train 8 derailed near Riverside California due to a towerman collision attempt. engineer McArdle injured, no passengers hurt.
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Strippe News Association
Walla Walla
Angus McPhail
Fred Alderson
Darrington
Snohomish County
Scripps News Association
Riverside
Calif
Walter Cave
Santa Fe
San Bernardino
Coronado
Southern Pacific
McArdle
Dr Matheson Murdered in New York
Dr John Matheson, a young physician, was murdered early today in New York, apparently by robbers during a professional visit. Police reported no motive or suspect yet as investigators probe the scene for clues.
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Scripps News Association
New York
John Matheson
Grain markets and Portland prices across cereals
Chicago prices show wheat opening at a8 closing 86 percent, corn opening 46 closing 46, oats opening 514 closing 51. Portland market lists Bluestem 76 club 73 Valley 74.
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Scripps News Association
Chicago
Portland
Bluestem 76 Club
Valley
M Williams Sentenced in Dependence Killing
Wm Me Williams of Independence Iowa was sentenced to hang after confessing to the murder of his wife and five children in a grim family tragedy dated recently. Authorities report the court acted swiftly following the killings.
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Scripps News Association
Ndependence
Iowa
Wm Me Williams
Wfe
Feast Peaf Publishes Rich Poultry Deals
Poultry for Feast Peaf advertises rich juicy cuts at moderate prices. The notice touts choicest selections and affordable rates for customers seeking quality poultry.
Democratic Caucus Chooses Gorman as Chairman
At the Democratic senator caucus this morning Senator Gorman was selected chairman without opposition. Senator Blackburn of Kentucky was named vice-chairman and Senator Carmack secretary.
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Scripps News Association
Washington
Dec
Gorman
Blackburn
Kentucky
Carmack
Died in First Presbyterian Service Mrs Forbes
Mrs Forbes wife of Rev W C Forbes a leading Presbyterian missionary in the city collapsed at the First Presbyterian Church during Kenneth Mackenzie's funeral and died of heart disease. Dr Hill had begun reading the funeral sermon when she slumped and died in the pew. Friends carried her outside but she did not survive.
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W. ©. Forbes
Dr. Hill
First Presbyterian Church
Kenneth Mackenzie
W. C. Forbes
Forbes Church
Durkee Merchant Hints At Democratic Nomination
Durkee merchant J J Chute told acquaintances yesterday that if conditions align he will pursue the Democratic nomination in the April primary for the office of sheriff as reported by the Baker City Democrat.
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Staniels & Jarman
J.J. Chute
Durkee
Sherit
Baker City
Rockefeller Jr Addresses Graft at Young Men Dinner
John D. Rockefeller Jr rails against graft at the ninth annual Young Men's Bible Class dinner held at the Hotel Vendome. He urges honesty and courage, warning that politics attracts those seeking self gain more than public service. About 250 attendees heard the remarks, emphasizing character in a competitive era.
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John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Hotel Vendome
E.tore
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