Trade Review outlines improved prospects amid labor disputes
R G Dun weekly report notes better outlook from labor settlement progress yet anthracite coal strike persists with dwindling supplies. Merchandise distribution shows some disruption due to freight blockades as pig iron output for August 1 reveals a strong but seasonally constrained volume.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Review of Trade
United States
Radstreet’s
Jooms
Tug Jacob Kuper Explodes Off Staten Island
The tug Jacob Kuper boiler exploded near St Georges Staten Island on Wednesday. Four crewmen were killed or drowned and two were rescued by the Castleton ferry. Capt Harry Johnson of South Brooklyn led the tug in crisis. others killed or injured include William Purdy Lewis Lawrence Hansen Henry Nicholas deckhands and Edward Lane and Christian Gregg scalded. The vessel sank and wreckage washed ashore with the ebb tide. Owners listed as G D Kuppe & Bros.
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New York
Jacob Kuper
St. Georges
Staten Island
Castleton
Harry Johnson
South Brooklyn
William Purdy
Lewis
Lawrence Hansen
Henry Nicholas
Lawrence Johnson
Immediate tax collection ordered on bank profit accounts
Washington August 15 Commissioner Yerkes of the internal revenue bureau directs immediate steps to collect the tax on profit and loss accounts or undivided profits of banks trust companies or private banks.
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Washington
Yerkes
Internal Revenue Bureau
Grand Lodge Elks Name Meeting Plans for 1903
The treasurer reported strong finances as the grand lodge adjourned after a session with minor reports and routine business. Baltimore was selected as the 1903 meeting site with Saratoga Springs drawing.
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Grand Lodge
Baltimore
Grand Lodge of Elks
Saratoga Springs
Elks Elect Grand Officers At Salt Lake Meeting
Utah and Salt Lake City welcomed visiting Elks as the grand lodge convened at Assembly hall. Officers elected include Grand Exalted Ruler George A. Cronk of Omaha and Grand Leading Knight W B Vrock of Lexington Kentucky. The secretary reported about 125000 members across 805 lodges, with a gain of 26000 members and 85 lodges that year.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Salt Lake City
Elks
Mormon Tabernacle
Grand Lodge
Assembly Hall
Pickett
George A. Cronk
Omaha
W. B. Vr
United States
Market Report Notes Mixed July Conditions and Demand
The article describes steady demand for dry goods hardware groceries shoes and millinery in major markets while optimistic views on a large southern cotton crop and strong iron and steel offset cooler weather trade restrictions. It also cites ongoing anthracite coal mine deadlock and July export trade unfavorability with collections deemed seasonable.
Two Officers Slain in Chicago Burglary
Two Chicago policemen, Timothy Devine and Charles Pennell, were killed early Tuesday at Jackson Boulevard and Ashland Avenue when burglars surprised them during a house entry. Pennell walked a short distance after Devine was killed, then died at the county hospital.
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Chicago
Jackson Boulevard
Ashland Avenue
Timothy Devine
West Lake Street Station
Charles Pennell
West Lake Street
County Hospital
Pennell
Devine
Pittsburg Pastor Takes Own Life After Stroke
Rev Dr M M Sweeny pastor of Bellevue Methodist Episcopal Church Bellevue Pa died at his home from self inflicted wrist wounds. He bled to death before discovery and is believed to have suffered temporary derangement after a previous apoplexy two weeks earlier.
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Pittsburg
M. M. Sweeny
Bellevue Methodist Episcopal Church
Bellevue
Sweeney
Burned car in Antwerp torch procession causes death
During a torch light procession in Antwerp a winter float caught fire and a woman occupant was burned to death. Four other women on the car were injured. In Richfield Springs a judge from Iowa died of heart failure at 70. D N Sprague born in Exeter New York. Remains were sent to Wapello, Ia.
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Antwerp
Richfield Springs
N. X
D. N. Sprague
State District Court of
Iowa
Sprague
Exeter
N. Y
Wapello
Salmon Season Closes as Columbia Run Reeled In
The 1902 Columbia river fishing season ends Friday morning in Portland. The salmon pack measures 336000 cases, about 100000 more than last year, with roughly 90000 cases shipped to cold storage for a total catch of 462000 cases.
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Portland
Ore
Columbia River
Fatal Fall Claims Carbondale Worker at Grand Tower
Robert Brice died at Grand Tower after slipping from a cliff edge while at work. He fell fifty feet and suffered instant death in Carbondale County on August 14.
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Carbondale
I]l
Robert Brice
Grand Tower
Tax on bank capital and profits under 1902 plan
The war revenue act of June 1898 set an estimated collection of about 300,000 dollars. Repealed by the last Congress, the repeal to take effect July 1, 1902, leaving no internal revenue tax on bank capital, surplus or undivided profits for now. The new tax collects for the year ending July 1, 1902.
Americans Die in Sudden Evreux Car Crash
Mr and Mrs Charles Fair Americans linked to Virginia Fair Vanderbilt die when their auto swerves and hits a tree fifteen miles from Evreux France both killed the chauffeur driven insane by the shock. The couple had been traveling from Trouville to Paris after a San Francisco departure in May. Charles Fair heir to a vast estate valued at 25 to 30 million dollars and connected to the Fair family. The Nancy Hanks Monument in Indianapolis set for October 1 dedication with Col Charles Denby invited to speak.
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Evreux
France
Charles Fair
W. K. Vanderbilt, Jr
Virginia Fair
Paris
Europe
Senator Fair
James G. Fair
Teresa
Mermannz Oelrichs
James
Charles
Virginia
Maude Nelson
Oakland
Nancy Hanks
Indianapolis
Ind
Governor's Office
Nancy Hanks Lincoln
Lincoln City
Charles Denby
Evansville
China
Fire Destroyed South Wing at Iowa State College
A blaze at four o clock Thursday morning razed the south wing of the main building at Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts in Ames. Total loss to building and contents estimated at less than $10,000.
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Ames
Des Moines
Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Packers' Combine Reported Buyout and Plan
Chicago Aug. 15 The reported purchase of United Dressed Beef of New York by Nelson Morris Co. is said to be part of the Packers' plan to absorb small concerns and later unite with a capitalization of 500 000 600 dollars.
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Packers’ Combine
Chicago
United Dressed Beef Company of
New York
Nelson Morris & Co
Death in a Watermelon Patch Near Jefferson City
Aug 16 Knoxville Tennessee report states Audrey Newman a 15 year old boy was shot through the heart by a guard at the watermelon patch of William Kim bro near Jefferson City Tenn Newman with other boys reportedly entered the patch. King Edward to Visit Ireland in February Dublin Cork Belfast possible November reports from Liverpool Daily Post note Edward’s planned tour to Ireland with visits to Dublin Cork and Belfast by February at latest.
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Knoxville
Yenn
Audrey Newman
William Kimbro
Jefferson City
Tenn
Newman
King Edward
Ireland
Liverpool
Daily Post
Edward
George Wyndham
Dublin
Cork
Belfast
Knights of Pythias Parade and Elections Held in Oakland
Maj. Gen. Carnahan and a uniform rank detachment led a parade through Oakland as thousands observed. Tracy R. Bangs was elected supreme chancellor and Charles E. Shively supreme vice chancellor. C. I. S. Neel was named president of the board of control for the endowment rank. James R. Carnahan became major general of the uniform rank. Louisville was chosen as the next supreme lodge meeting place.
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San Francisco
Carnahan
Knights of Pythias
Bay
Oakland
Tracy R. Bangs
Grand Forks
N. C
Charles E. Shively
Richmond
Ind
Board of Control
C. I
Funeral Follows Senator McMillan’s Quiet Farewell
In Detroit on August 16 a simple funeral honored Senator James McMillan who died suddenly at his Manchester Mass summer home. Family wishes canceled a public display or large procession despite proposed thousands of workers and a military escort.
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Bady
Detroit
Mich
James McMillan
Manchester
Mass
Negro Exposition Opens in Chicago with 32 Day Run
The Middle States and Mississippi Valley exposition opened at the First Regiment armory with formal exercises and music. It features exhibits from states with sizable Black populations and runs for 32 days until September 14. Proceeds fund an endowment for the Home for Aged Colored People.
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Chicago
Middle States
Henry Watterson Denies Kentucky Gubernatorial Candidacy
Louisville report: Henry Watterson stated he is not a candidate for governor of Kentucky, despite numerous reports reaching him while he traveled in the north and west. He returned home Wednesday and emphasized his non candidacy.
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Louisville
Henry Watterson
Kentucky
May Call Extra Session in Washington Suggested
The president likely will call the Senate to an extra session after November elections to handle the Cuban reciprocity treaty before the regular congressional session.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
Modern Pigeon Loft Aids Large Scale Breeding
An article explains efficient loft design for keeping many pigeons. It recommends lining pens with a three foot back aisle to minimize disturbance while caring for birds. The accompanying drawing illustrates simple room partitions for housing 25 to 35 pairs.
Nest cabinet design for pigeon pens in Farm Journal
A Farm Journal description outlines nest cabinet construction to nest pens. Rooms sized 9 to 12 feet wide with heights from six and a half to seven and a half feet. Pen depths eight and a half to twelve and a half feet, two feet per nesting apartment. Cabinets cover wall space up to five nests high with 18 inch roosting gaps. Fly-yard pigeons positioned over each cabinet with light through a full window. An aisle uses lower wood and upper wire mesh panels for rapid access without disturbing birds. Careful passage through pens recommended to prevent birds from rising and fleeing to fly yards. Doors match partitions and use spring hinges. An attendant can push a cart through the aisle for cleaning.
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Farm Journal
The Poultry Business Requires Wide Knowledge
The successful poultryman must master many fields from diseases and feeds to incubators and markets. He should study poultry science, read widely, and keep up with experiments and standards. The article warns newcomers to go in with eyes open and learn step by step.
Watering Hens Proper in Warm Weather
Farmers' Review advises giving hens sufficient water, noting eggs are largely water. It urges moderate water for flocks, especially layers, and suggests safe dish design such as broken bricks to prevent chick drowning by allowing climbing access.
Keep an Old Gander Guards Poultry From Predators
A gardening writer advises keeping an old gander to protect young chicks from dogs cats crows and magpies. The gander will shift objectionable characters quickly and serve as an alert by making noise to warn the poultry keeper when trouble arises.
Raising Beef Calves Guide From an Indiana Farmer
An Indiana Farmer correspondent outlines a step by step plan for raising beef calves starting with an April birth. It covers cow care, feeding mixed hay and grains, weather shelter, staged weaning, pasture rotation, and monthly feed adjustments through six months, aiming for market readiness by August.
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Indiana
Juno
Protect Your Stock With a Simple Outdoor Shelter
A low open sided shed facing the prevailing wind provides rain protection for cattle and sheep in pasture. Dropshutters keep rain out while allowing air flow, no floor saves lumber, and moving cattle to feed there at night saves manure and aids pasture soil.
German Army Horse Feeds and Strain in Manuevers
Prof Wenry notes the German army horse travels over 40 miles daily with portions walked trotted and galloped. Energy expenditure reaches at least 23 748 000 foot pounds and a feed need of 14.77 pounds per day. Rations average 5.5 pounds hay 11 pounds oats and cut straw. Digestible content about 88 pounds, causing weight loss and disposal of many horses after maneuvers.
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W. A. Wenry
Feeding Young Chicks The First Days
The chicks first feed should be pinhead oatmeal prepared for chicks and given as soon as they appear hungry. On the second day feed oats at morning noon and night. forenoon bread crumbs moistened in milk and boiled oats should be offered in the afternoon. Do not force feeding. let hunger guide their eating.
Peruna hailed a remedy for female weakness and headaches
Mrs Esther M Milner of De Grait Ohio and Miss Mamie Groth of Platteville Wis share testimonials praising Peruna for curing chronic female ailments and headaches. Dr S B Hartman of The Hartman Sanitarium offers free advice to women and patients to describe symptoms for treatment guidance.
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Esther M. Milner
de Grait
Ohio
Mamie Groth
Platteville
Wis
Hartman
Tiertman Sanitarium
T Hartman
The
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbia
Jewelry Novelties Feature Lorgnette Chains and Enamels
A jewelry page highlights novelties such as amethyst lorgnette chains and a tortoise brooch set with diamonds. Pendants use rough pearls and quaint designs including elephants and portraits. Feathers, laces, and Russian enamel appear in new pieces, with hatpin heads, watch pins, and enamel flowers on raised designs.
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Gamonds
Frills of Fashion and Parasol Trends in Paris Colors
Text describes fashion trends with kilted models in walking skirts and narrow glittering belts. It notes new dog coats in scarlet blue and velveteen, silk lining, Paris parasol handles with a crystal ball, and a lint trimmed with thistles in red and burnt orange. Paris reports predict greens and blues fading as colors persist.
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Paris
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