Meat Trust Debate From Chicago to Wisconsin Senator
G B Van Norman of Chicago writes Senator John C Spooner explaining beef price causes. He argues supply and demand, drought, and feed costs drive prices, not packers, and claims the president and Knox discuss prosecution aspects. He cites five prime steers to illustrate packer margins and urges fair treatment of cattle producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. van Norman
Livestock Commission
Chicago
Meat Trust
Mr. van Norman
John C. Spooner
Wisconsin
Beef Trust
Chicago Tribune
The
the Tribune
Knox
West
Middle West
Roosevelt
William McKinley
Iowa
Commission
Prohibition Bill Passes House by Strong Vote in Washington
The Washington House approved a bill to prohibit intoxicating liquors at bars with a 108 to 19 vote. The push to end the Capitol bar has persisted for years and now moves forward. Judge Frank Washabaugh, a South Dakota pioneer, was buried in Deadwood. He rose from early law practice to judge, earning wide popular support among Republicans. Peace terms for the Boers demand no new taxes on the Transvaal and restock farms at 15 million dollars, with burghers allowed rifles under license for home defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Capitol
Frank Washabaugh
Deadwood
Judge Washabaugh
South Dakota
Moore
Washabaugh
South Africa
Transvaal
Ex-Superintendent Tompkins Denies Reform School Charges
Ex-superintendent W. H. Tompkins speaks in print to deny charges of immoral conduct at the Plankinton reform school. The state board’s investigators, aided by governor oversight, questioned teachers and inmates and found replies challenging the grounds of the accusations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Tompkins
Reform School
Plankinton
Tompkins
Board of Charities and Corrections
Tompkins Faces Unclear Charges and Possible Trial
A historical report details charges against Mr. Tompkins, noting his denial and questioning why he is not prosecuted in criminal court. It mentions a board of officials and questions of statutes, slander, and the possibility of an investigation, with Tompkins awaiting a potential show of evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Tompkins
Tompkins
Board of Ladies and Gentlemen
Peace Declared Ends Boer British War After Two Years
Peace signed May 31 ends the South African conflict with Lord Kitchener and Lord Milner guiding Boer and British negotiators. Campaign losses list למ etc. Britain reports about 280000 troops in the field and 824 million dollars spent. Boers estimated at 50000. Coronation of King Edward will be aided by the peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Kitchner
Lord Milner
Dom Paul
London
South Africa
Britain
Edward
England
Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Promotes Digestive Health
An ad extols Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery for indigestion and stomach disorders. It cites a Columbus Ohio man, Thomas A. Swarts, who attributes dramatic recovery after eight bottles, gaining 27 pounds. Free Common Sense Medical Adviser offered with 21 stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Notables and Honors Span Nation and World
Mayor Jones of Toledo may quit politics due to poor health. Ambassador White named honorary member of German Shakespeare society. Mme Patti earns 4000 dollars per concert after a 1 pound canny gift. J A Howells edits Ashtabula Sentinel, where William Dean Howells once worked. Foster Voorhees and Ralph donate 20000 to Rutgers. Judge Andrew Wylie is Indiana University’s oldest living graduate. George T Swank sells The Tribune, close associate of Horace Greeley. Sir William Drinkwater, oldest UK judge, marks 90th birthday. Lord Kelvin decorated by many governments. John J Anderson nears ninety and shares Lafayette memories. Mrs Helen M Rockwell ages 99 in Chicago and met Lafayette. Senator Hoar belongs to a literary club in the Adirondacks. Longfellow and Emerson once members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor Jones
Toledo
Ambassador White
German Shakespeare Society
Mme
Patti
J. A. Howells
William Dean Howells
Ashtabula Sentinel
Foster M. Voorhees
New Jersey
Ralph Voorhees
John J. Anderson
Brooklyn
Lafayette
Aaron Burr
John Quincey Adams
Helen M. Rockwell
Chicago
United States
Washington
Senator Hoar
Adirondacks
Longfellow
Emerson
Hmerson
Short Stories of a Curious Era and Modern Inventions
Counts of telegraph offices and Syrians in the U S are noted along with New Britain Conn patents, Rocky Mountain grease wool vulcanization claims, and new penny restaurants in New York. Roadhouse meals at 1 50 and prison window pleas are mentioned with a view of daily life and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Chicago
New Britain
Conn
Rocky Mountain
Yukon
Robert Anderson
New York
The Horses Enter Spring Training and Races
Coney 2 02 is in training this spring and Patsy K 2 07 14 now owned by John Maguire will be campaigned. Redinda 2 07 14 bred to Bingen. Hartford Futurity draws about 1600 entries. Jay Bird produced 85 pace winners from 2 30. Effie Powers 2 08 14 has paced 178 heats. Orrin Hickok trains Clipper 2 06 off turf two years due to lameness. Dolly Bidwell 2 09 % is 15.2 hands and 1000 pounds and seeks a new season. Beausant 17 000 green pacer to race again with a 2 07 ¾ trial as a three year old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coney
Redinda
Bingen
Hartford
Dolly Bidwell
Providence
Beausant
America
Fruits and Flowers Cultivation Tips from a Garden Guide
The article advises cutting tree limbs close to the body for healthy growth, selecting trees with strong roots for long term vitality, and favoring intensive small-scale planting. It emphasizes steady annual harvests, storing surplus for winter, and planting apples in varied varieties to ensure continuous fruit through midsummer to winter.
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Mitchell Capital
Labor Congress
van Norman & Company
Wheeler & Wilson
Wheeler & Wilson Mfg
Wabash Avenue
Chicago, Ill
L. Mitchell
E. Stair
Dewitr & Co
IIT
Scallin
Gorbin , Co
Letcher
Wm. M. Herbert & Co. Real Estate
Ferris’ Drug Store
East Second Street
Lt. D
C. A. Bower
Homeopathic
Calle
Beckwith Block
Mitchell, S. D
D. W. Burright
Security Bank
J. E. Walsh
D. E
West Third St
Davenpo
Brook
Walsh
ADAMS
Mitchell Steam Laundry
OR. Bates
Mitchell, South Dakota
Barnes, Cary &Co
Grain Commission & Stocks
Guaranty Lean
Minneapolis
Minn
MPLS
Chamber Commerce
Margit
Security Bank of Minneapolis
Quarty
Ferris
H. Ferris
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