Freight congestion and tariff clash shake markets
The piece argues that freight congestion harms producers and consumers as rail capacity fails to move grain and goods swiftly. It cites Buffalo grain backlogs, elevator costs, and shortages of cars and locomotives, then contrasts U.S. rail woes with Germanys tariff dispute over breadstuffs and its impact on workers and prices.
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Erie
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Buf
Seaboard
Reichstag
von Bulow
William
Germany
scattered political and social quips from an era
A string of brief, edgy remarks covers politics in Britain and Europe, labor and economics, royal events, colonial islands, legal rulings, and social habits. The items range from a dig at American baseball salaries to quotes on divorce rulings and mockery of public figures.
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Germany
Great Britain
Report on gun tests dismisses Gathmann system
Secretary Root transmitted the board of officers report on the Gathmann gun tested at Sandy Hook. The board finds the 12 inch army service rifle superior in penetrating armor and sustaining velocity, with the Gathmann system not effective against modern battleships and not needing further experiments.
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Root
Congress
Bandy Hook
Gathmann
United States
Indiana Manufacturing Report Reveals Growth and Scale
The censor bureau report shows Indiana capital at 234 441 52k, up 7A percent from 1890, and product value at 378 238 100, up about 67 percent. It lists 18 015 establishments, 155 956 wage earners, $6 847 317 in wages, $33 052 070 misc expenses, and $214 461 610 in materials costs.
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Washington
Dee
Censor Bureau
Indiana
Deafness Offer Claims Cure With Constitutional Remedies
Advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only cure for deafness caused by inflamed mucous lining of the eustachian tube. Claims nine of ten cases stem from catarrh and promises $100 for any case cured by the remedy. Mentions F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo and Hall's Family Pills.
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Postmaster General Smith Resigns to Return to Philadelphia Press
Charles Emory Smith of Philadelphia resigns as postmaster general to take effect early next month. Henry C Payne of Wisconsin accepts the post and will be nominated, aiming to assume duties by mid January. The cabinet announces the change with Roosevelt’s tribute to Smith’s service.
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Washington
Charles Emory Smith
Philadelphia
Henry C. Payne
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Philadelphia Press
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Milwaukee
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Hayes
Arthur
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Miwwaukee & Northern Railroad Company
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Milwaukee Electric Railway & Light Company
Jamestown
W. Cameron
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White House
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Wheat and grain prices drift with firm notes in Chicago market
Chicago market reports dull to firm in WHEAT and CORN with May deliveries showing gains. PORK LARD AND RIBS stay firm with May pork at 16.80 to 16.90. Butter steady while live poultry remains steady. potatoes and eggs show mixed firmness across stock categories. New York FLOUR markets announce dullness with winter straights quoted softly.
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Burbanks
New York
Minnesota
WilouNtac
dSobye
Dairy and Market Summary Amid Mixed Prices
News of firm to slow butter and cheese markets with firm Egg prices in state and Pennsylvania. Spot oats and track white show varied quotes from 61 to 70 cents with June creamery at 16 to 21 cents. Factors noted as 16 percent with 2 percent creamery, while September large and small Fancy cheese pricing seen at 10 to 10 percent.
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Pennsylvania
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Santherz
Cattle Prices Steady Market In Chicago and Omaha Listings
Live Stock markets report mixed beef and steer prices across Chicago and Omaha. Beefs range from good to prime at roughly 6.50 to 6.90, with export and plain steer categories showing varied levels. western range and grass cattle also appear in the mid to upper range. Heifers, stockers, feeders, bulls, and cows fill additional price bands, reflecting a steady to firm trend amid regional differences.
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