Indiana Potato King James L Keach Report
Interview notes James L Keach known as the Indiana Potato King. Report on potato crop fears in Maryland and Midwest states referencing drought and late season harvests. Prices cited at $5.50 a barrel with projections of delayed market, farm income impacts, and pending government involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Keach
Indiana
Sata
Marviland
Potaty
Woanista
Mirnneanta
Michigan
New Yort
Mtoe
Sven
Irdiata
Weather bulletin notes mixed rain and harvest progress
The bulletin reports light to moderate rain in parts with good color in crops, while some fields show burned tassels and silted soils. Potatoes near ruin, rye and wheat threshing progressing, and the harvest largely complete though crops vary in speed and yield. rains expected to continue into the week.
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Dehua
Borth Perison
Broseni
Mans Weis
Unclear OCR fragment from Rareequeburg special report
Fragmentary text reports an unclear violent incident involving individuals named Miers and Minear with mentions of a farm, an arm injury, and unresolved arrests. The passage is garbled, lacks clear dates or locations, and provides no verifiable details.
Attempted wreck on Baltimore express near Walkerton
Two masked men attempted to derail the Chicago to Baltimore train near Teegarden, wrapping wire around rails and placing iron fishplates. Track watchman Thomas Kronk fought them, signaling the approaching train to avert disaster. one suspect reportedly captured.
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Walkerton
Prospect of Lead Riches Near Anderson Found
James Johnson, a farmer and old time miner, reports rich lead deposits on a bluff eight miles west of Anderson along White river. He and the farm owners will investigate the hill while longtime resident Squire Dunham recalls Indians finding lead nearby years ago and suggests the long lost mine may be located.
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Angerton
Anderson
Wise Hills
White River
James Johnson
Johnson
Squire Dunham
Murderess Refuses Aid in Shelbyville Case
Mrs. Frieze, accused of killing William Gray at Red Mills, refuses legal aid subscriptions from friends. Believed slightly demented, she maintains her husband had no involvement and shows no remorse.
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Shelbyville Special
Frieze
William Gray
Red Mills
Snakey Houseman Attacks Brother-In-Law In Hartford City
In Hartford City on West Main street at about 7 oclock Tuesday night Snakey Houseman a window glass worker attacked William Miller with a cut glass wine bottle in Wilhelm s home. Miller already ill with typhoid fever lay in bed when assaulted. Houseman intoxicated fled throwing the bottle through a window and was arrested at a saloon. preliminary hearing set for Wednesday.
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Hartford City
Houseman
William Miller
G George Wilhelm
West Main Street
Wilhelm
Miller
Carpenter Joseph Moulder Sun Struck in Washington
Joseph Moulder a Terre Haute carpenter was sun struck and fell unconscious in Washington Sunday evening. A policeman, thinking him drunk, jailed him where he died within three hours. His body was sent to Terre Haute to his wife and four children.
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Washington
Joseph Moulder
Terre Haute
Fie
James Jones Arrested for Shot at Charlies Brock near Camden
James Jones a prominent farmer near Camden was arrested Tuesday for firing at Charlies Brock over attentions paid to Jones wife. Jones had separated from his wife and learned Brock was at the Jones home Sunday evening prompting the shooting.
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Uns
Brock
Jones
Dhe
James Jones
Camden
Charlies
Farmer Finds Pearl Worth Up To Seven Hundred
John M. Lockwood, a local farmer, found a pearl in a mussel shell on Saturday. The pearl measures about an inch and a half in diameter and is valued between 0 and 700 dollars. He plans to deliver the gem to a New York jeweler for appraisal.
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John M. Lockwood
Did Fang
New York
Lockwood
Madison Special: Mad Dog Attacks In Kentucky County Scene
A shepherd dog owned by George Hammel in Carrall County Kentucky went mad, biting Hammel two horses and three children before being killed. One horse showed hydrophobia signs Sunday and another Monday, Hammel sought treatment in Milton for his bitten arm using Lanea mud stone.
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Madison
George Hammel
Mr. Hammel
Carrall County
Kentucky
Hammel
Milton
Lane
Fire Burns Seven Acre Farm Field Near Boston
A Sunday afternoon blaze on William Austin's seven acre farm in Wayne County scorched dry grass and spread to the adjoining Wheat field. Clarence Dinley, the farm overseer, suffered severe burns and is in critical condition while several others received minor injuries. Neighbors helped dig trenches and fight the flames for hours before extinction.
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Clarence Dinley
Fesser
Uie Farm
Terre Haute Farm Hands Offer Attract Higher Wages
Farmers in Terre Haute offer 1.25 a day plus board for farm laborers but fail to recruit workers. Promising higher pay, workers can earn better wages in Terre Haute, where the 1.25 a day rate is unprecedented in the area.
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Terre Haute
San Juan Hero Edward Lenfesty Blinds Himself
Edward Lenfesty, known for heroism in San Juan, attempted suicide by shooting himself in the head but the bullet missed high and severed his optic nerve leaving him blind. His wife has left him multiple times due to his drinking, and he has been admitted to the Marion Soldiers Home.
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Muncie
Edward Lenfesty
San Juan
Marion Soldiers Home
Diversion at Anderson Ends in Stabbing Death Threat
In Shadeland a saloon brawl after Sunday night service left Eugene Weaver mortally wounded from multiple stab wounds. Jesse Vickar reportedly fled toward Carlisle Kentucky after allegedly killing a county sheriff there. Lyster Layman also a fugitive from Kentucky remains at large as police seek Vickar and Layman.
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Vickar
Weaver
Carlisle
Kentucky
Youth Charged With Knife Attack on Mother in Goshen
Orville Knisely aged 14 was placed in the Elkhart County jail Tuesday night charged with attacking his mother and other family members with a hatchet and injuring his mother with a knife. The girl is described as incorrigible and will be sent to the inmate machinery.
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Goshen
Orville Knisely
Elkhart County
Devastating head on collision on Dayton and Union railroad
A Tuesday night record crash in Union City Indiana involved trains No 3 and No 18 after an open switch. Fifty passengers were injured including Prof W Wilkin Frank Halleck Loyd Cavender Jennie Baldock Mrs Katie Bush Raymond Sturm John Duerr conductors Robert Allen and J Wolf. Officials led by Superintendent Stark arrived to investigate after track blockage halted No 18.
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Union City
Ind
Dayton & Union Railroad
W. Wilkin
Frank Halleck
New York
Loyd Cavender
Jamestown
Jennie Baldock
Cincinnati
Katie Bush
Raymond Sturm
Bush
John Duerr
Dayton
Robert Allen
J. Wolf
David Siler
Loren Chambers
Stark
Starvation at Alaska story reaches Port Townsend
A Nome to Port Townsend report describes death by starvation in the Agtapuk mining district. Miner George Dean died, with Jack Houston and Joseph Thiery near death. cannibalism rumors followed as they ate grass and eggs after provisions failed. Houston is expected to recover. Thiery’s prognosis is grim.
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Port Townsend
Wash
Cable
Agtapuk
Nome
George Dean
Jack Houston
Joseph C. Thiery
Houston
Thiery
Good Hope
Agiapuk River
Teller City
Dean
Canton, CO
Thievy
Davenport
Sovereign
Proposed Coal Trust Forming in Chicago Rushed
A secret meeting of the finance committee of a proposed coal trust reports capitalization of 00,000 and a goal to complete the national organization by January 1. Promoters face high mine-property values in Indiana but Morgan Interests have agreed to underwrite. The plan envisions a national body controlling most bituminous output with Morgan financing.
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Chicago
Coal Trust
Indiana
Morgan
Pennsylvania
Iainois
West Virginia
Ohio
J. Pierpont Morgan
Transport Lennox Safe After Drifting Over 100 Miles
The disabled transport Lennox was towed to port by the steamer Saqua after drifting more than a hundred miles along the coast. Iaqua encountered the Lennox nine miles west of Piedras Blancas while en route from San Diego to Eureka. Lieut. Dorcey denied starvation claims, stating the crew received half rations only as precaution and had supplies for three months plus horse reserves.
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San Francisco
Lennox
Saqua
Piedras Blancas
Iaqua
San Diego
Eureka
Lenox
Lieut
Dorcey
Balloon ascent records low temperature in Berlin
Dr Suering Berson of the Meteorological Institute completed a balloon ascent in Berlin. The journey reached 33 500 feet while recording the lowest temperature, measured in degrees below zero Fahrenheit, during the ascent.
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Berlin
Suering Berson
The
Meteorological Institute
Durig
Mob kills Black man Will Price in Carrollton Mississippi
In Taliaferro neighborhood a two day mob fatally wounds Will Price, a Black worker near Mr. Taliaferro. He is found with a rope around his neck and gunshot injuries near Duke's Place. Esquire John Irving holds an inquest returning a verdict of death by unknown persons. No arrests yet.
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Carrollton
Miss
Taliaferro
Sallie Layton
Will Price
Mr. Taliaferro
Mr. Duke
Esquire
John Irving
Jack Taliaferro
Jack
Lynn
Allied Forces Leave Pekin as Legation Defenses Near Completion
Chinese insolence rises as allied troops depart Pekin. Legation defenses now nearing completion with brick walls 15 to 20 feet high, 3 to 4 feet thick, loop holed for rifles. Ministers reject a uniform defense plan, favoring minimal visible fortifications to avoid provoking hostilities. Major Robertson protests the defenseless position of the U.S. legation.
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Pekin
Legation
Edgar B. Robertson
Ninth Infantry
United States Legation
Mr. Rockhill
Rockhill
Regi Lence
Bates House site to yield Claypool Hotel work soon
Indianapolis reports that excavation for the Claypool Hotel will start within two weeks, with demolition and construction moving in parallel. In about 45 days steel framing should begin. An engineer praised the rotunda, envisaged 80 by 90 feet with 35-foot columns and a 1000-seat auditorium for conventions.
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Indianapolis
Claypool
Durton
New
Paris
Cincinnati
Fire Threatens Danville Business District Centred on Laundry
A Sunday night fire in Danville Indiana started in Fred Miller's steam laundry and quickly spread to two barns and residences. Strong winds and fleeing merchants pushed stocks into the streets as the blaze narrowed to the laundry, barns, and three homes, with total losses including insured amounts for several properties.
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Danville
Ind
Fred Miller
Indianapolis
C. W. Stewart
Charles McCunly
E. M
Dowager Empress Frederick Dies After Prolonged Illness
The Dowager Empress Frederick of Germany died Monday morning after a sudden decline in health. Emperor William and the royal family were at her bedside, with physicians, professors, and officials present as the castle observed mourning and guards secured the grounds. Death followed a prolonged illness described as dropsy with cancer.
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Emperor Wiliam
Frederick Augusta
Renyers and
Spielhager
Death News Reaches King on Royal Yacht Cowes
King Edward learns of the Dowager Princess Frederick's death aboard the royal yacht at Cowes as dispatches arrive in London. The yacht flag is immediately flown at half mast.
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London
Edward
Compress
Frederick
Cowes
Remains of Dowager Empress Embalmed in Roses
The late Dowager Empress lies in a bed chamber overlooking the Main valley. Doctor Reavers embalmed the body and it rests among La France roses from her private garden. Funeral services will be simple. viewing is limited to family and household members.
Dowager Empress of Germany Death Noted at State Department
Ambassador White reports the Dowager Empress of Germany has died. The German embassy flag will be half mast and official mourning will be observed. British officials will also observe respect as the Empress Dowager was Queen Victoria’s eldest daughter and sister to King Edward.
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Washington
State Department
White
Germany
Canton
Queen Victoria
Edward
McKinley Sends Condolence to German Emperor
President McKinley has sent a condolence message to Emperor William II on the death of his mother Dowager Empress Frederick. The note expresses sorrow and honors the late empress's noble qualities, extending heartfelt sympathy in the name of the American people.
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McKinley
Washington
William of
Germany
Frederick
William III
Berlin
Proclaimed Successor Aguinaldo Issues Battle Proclamation
Miguel Malvar, named Aguinaldo's successor by the Filipino junta in Hong Kong, issues a July 16 proclamation from Batangas promising continued guerrilla fighting. The document, printed in 30,000 copies, accuses Americans of atrocities, cites losses of arms and four American officers killed July 10, and warns Filipinos who surrender will be barred from American lines. American officials doubt Malvar authored the text, suggesting Agoncillo as the writer in Hong Kong. Police push to stop distribution.
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Manila
Miguel Malvar
Aguinaldo
Hong Kong
Batangas
General Cuailles
Malvar
Agoncillo
Europe
Gold bullion heist tunnels into Selby works vault
San Francisco reports $340,000 in gold bullion stolen from Selby smelting works Vallejo. Thieves bored a 300–400 foot tunnel under the building from the water, entered the strong room, and carried bullion to a waiting boat. A bar was left on the beach and red peppers were strewn to mislead trackers.
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San Francisco
Cal
Selby
Vallejo
San Francisco Bay
Pacific Coast
A. J. Ralston
Ralston
Selby Works
James P. Goodrich Named Next Chairman of Indiana GOP
At a meeting of the Republican State committee in Indianapolis Charles S Hernly resigned as chairman. James P Goodrich of Winchester was chosen as his successor. Goodrich, 36, is a lawyer and noted political organizer.
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Charles S&s Hernly
Republican State Central Committee
Indianapolis
Republican State Committee
Charles S. Hernly
James P. Goodrich
Winchester
Hornley
New Castle
Goodrich
State Committee
Winchster
Reed Not to Rule New York
Ex Speaker Reed in Portland reacts to being named as a possible New York mayoral candidate. He smiles at the idea and says he has never heard of the matter and has no inclination toward such public office. He notes that becoming mayor would create many enemies.
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Tammany Town
Portland
Reed
New York
Three Bathers Drowned In Queponico Hole
Three persons drowned while bathing Sunday afternoon at Queponico on Sinepuxent Day. Miss Ethel L Phillips of Baltimore Miss Jennie White of Whitesburg Md and G G Ratcliffe of Salisbury were in a party that separated and entered a deep hole. The women clung to Ratcliffe who was a good swimmer and dragged him down with them before help arrived.
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Salisbury
Queponeo
Ethel L. Phillips
Baltimore
Jennie White
Whitesburg
G. G. Ratcliffe
Ratcliffe
Through line talks to connect Indianapolis to French Lick Springs
Negotiations proceed between W. H. McDoel president of the Monon and Pennsylvania officials to establish a through line with solid trains twice daily from Indianapolis to French Lick Springs. The route uses the Indianapolis & Vincennes to Gosport and the Monon to Orleans and the French Lick branch, making the trip 118 miles. Superintendent M. W. Mansfield says the arrangement may occur soon and freight potential grows with local building at the Springs and nearby Allen district.
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Indianapolis
W. H. McDoel
The
Monon
Pennsylvania
French Lick Springs
Vincennes
Gosport
Orleans
French Lick
Springs
Greencastle Junction
M. W. Mansfield
Indianapolis & Vincennes
Baden
WILLING TO BUY PEACE Kruger Says Boers Seek Independence
Paris cable reports in Figaro that ex-President Kruger says Boers would pay any price for independence and the right to live as one nation. He notes no direct peace proposals will be renewed, only money if Britain asks.
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Paris
Kruger
Figaro
Transvaal
Great Britain
Land lottery drawing ends. 13,000 envelopes opened in El Reno
The U S land lottery concluded today with 13 000 envelopes drawn across two districts. Beginning Aug 6 each district will call 125 names daily for sixty days to complete homestead entries. About 1 000 of 6 300 numbers per district may be discarded, leaving 5 500 to enter. Two thousand claims remain for wagon emigrants and others not drawn. Indiana winners include Frances H. Martin Owensville and George Baker Covington.
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el Reno
O. T
Indiana
Frances H. Martin
Owensville
George ¥. Baker
Covington
B. M. Cole
Mattoon
George D. Wyatt
Rockford, AL
J. J. Dwyer
Ottawa
Lawton
Corn in Bad Shape Warned by State Statistician
Indianapolis report quotes State Statistician Johnson from a tour toward Chicago and the corn belt. He says the corn crop is seriously hurt by extreme heat, not drought, and predicts a very short crop unless rains come soon. He notes river bottoms may salvage some yield with favorable fall conditions.
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Indianapolis
Johnson
Chicago
Double murder and suicide near Sherburne Minn
Five miles south of Sherburne two people were killed and one wounded in a violent confrontation. Fred Yost, a local farmer, shot Eta Kunkle holding a ten month old child, then killed the woman and fatally shot himself. The case follows Yost's recent grand jury action on a paternity charge.
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Sherburne
Minn
Fred Yost
Grand
Eta Kunkle
Frank Viebahall
Yost
Arson at Fort McPherson House Ends in Arrest
Two U S soldiers from Fort McPherson burned Julia Whitfield's home and an adjacent vacant house. Private R L Leverton of Company D Twenty seventh Regiment was arrested. the other soldier remains unidentified. The attack is described as unprovoked and arson carries death in Georgia.
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Atlanta
United States
Ft. McPherson Barracks
Julia Whitfield
Fort McPherson
R. L. Leverton
Twenty-seventh Regiment
Georgia
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