Turbulent World News Echoes From Across the Era
A mixed bag of early 20th century items notes Turkish minister to the United States, the death of former Senator Charles W. Jones in Detroit, a Swiss bill for sickness insurance, an English syndicate buying a Milwaukee plant, and various military and economic highlights including naval armor plans, ships in commission, exporting breadstuffs, and political upheavals in Ireland and Cuba.
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United States
Charles W. Jones
Fiorida
Detroit
National Council of
Switzerland
J. J. Case Machhine Company
Milwaukee
Jackson and Williams
Spalaraprete
Europe
San Francisco
Naval Armor Board
Washington
Baltimore
Gottfried Blocklinger
Weyler
Cuba
Benjamin Nelson
Hendricks
European Crop Shortage Report From Agricultural Department
The monthly agricultural summary reports European crop conditions noting deficits in main crops and mixed signals on wheat. It cites world wheat totals for 1897 and 1896, Russia’s uncertain crop impact, and Consul Germain’s view on a stronger American fruit market if quality is maintained.
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Washington
Agricultural Department
Elyde
Pblic
Europe
Argentina
India
Ministry of Agriculture
Russia
Eugene Germain
Zurich
Switzerland
Heya
Justice Stephen J Field Retires From U S Supreme Court
Washington reports Justice Stephen J Field formally retires after 84 years of service. He tendered resignation in April. President McKinley accepted on October 9, with effect December 1. He notes he wrote 620 opinions on the high court and 1,042 across California and federal service.
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Washington
Stephen J Field
Supreme Court of the United States
Justice Field
McKinley
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of California
Lincoln
Pacific Coast
Congress
Priamd
California
Thore
Oregon
Circuit Court
United States
Tseir
Stiphen J. Field
Stig Moats MMI
Seattle
Woak
Inooranes
Russians Press for Wider Seal Protection in Behring Sea
Washington reports Russian officials advocate expanding the protective 30 mile seal zone around empire islands to extend beyond 80 miles to cover food-search ranges. They warn against females and pups killings and note patrols seize violators. a Dahlia incident with Japanese crew sparked protest, but Russia upholds its rights.
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Washington
Behring Sea
Racha
Thas Rossia
Jslands
Rosela
Dahlia
United States
Russia
Resela
Weekly Market Letter Shows Mixed Wheat and Livestock Trends
The report notes a small drop in visible wheat supply by 1,690,000 bushels with exports around 6,000,000 bushels from coasts. Argentina crop reports hint frost damage and potential bull support if confirmed, while winter wheat receipts decline slightly. Corn remains dull with bearish sentiment, but export clearances stay large and cash demand improves. Prices for wheat, oats, hay, butter, eggs, and other commodities are listed with regional variations.
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Russia
Short Aellere
Evangeline Cismeron Arrives in New York Amid Escape Tale
Evangeline Cismeron, recently escaped Cuban prison, arrives on the Ward Line Benoa from Havana. She travels under a false name and is escorted by a gentleman. detectives and reporters follow as authorities inspect passengers.
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New York
Evangelina Cismeron
Sbpatiale Prises
Cuba
Ward Line
Benoa
Havana
Mies Clemeros
Mise Juans Sols
Mine Cleneros
Senor Bola
Mise Oleneroa
Fever Outbreak Rises in New Orleans as Deaths Grow
Fever cases surged to 44 by evening with 3 fatalities and rising patient counts. Local doctors report more recoveries than current cases, while cooler weather offers slight relief. Meanwhile, Bayou Barteria lynching of Leon Bolte is noted and Knights of Honor pledge aid for ill members in the city.
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New Orleans
Oreine Bolte
Bayou Barteria
Hie Ofense
Knights of Honor
Train wreck near Millhoure kills engineer and fireman
A Mobile & Birmingham train on the Selma route derailed near Millhouse twenty miles from St. Louis at 2 30 PM. Engineer Ollie Munn and fireman Jerry Codd were killed. Conductor J E Broadstreet and Quarantine Officer Newman were injured. The train plunged down a 12 foot embankment after the tender jumped the track.
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St. Louia
Republic
Selma
Ala
Mobile & Birmingham Road
Millhouse
Ollie Munn
Jerry Codd
J E. Broadstreet
Newman
Millhoure
Gasoline Engine Wagons Touted by Local Brewery Leader
Anton Hteurer, president of a brewing firm in St Lowia, announces soon to equip brewery wagons with a gasoline engine weighing about 800 pounds and delivering 4% horsepower. The self oiling unit runs ten hours on gasoline priced at five cents a gallon and allows instant stops or reversals without engine halt.
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Crnye Harbor
Grays Harbor
Mexico
Japan
Fiji Islands
South Sea
Telaneda
Theo Uaibding Ltd Sa
Merther
Moereeless Brewery
St. Lowia
Anton Hteurer
Herbert Mulherren
Customs Officials Decried as Chinese Trade Farce
New York reports Colonel J Thomas Scharf Chinese inspector for the southern district calls the Chinese exclusion act a farce and accuses customs officers of aiding smuggling. He alleges officials may be earning up to 15000 dollars annually from importations across the border. An investigation by Congress is planned for winter.
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New York
J Thomas Scharf
Secretary of the Treasury
Tie
Treasury Department
Beharf
Cleveland
Canadian Pacific Railway
Schart
Ilepal
Ch Pe
Heattle
Investigation Committee of Congress
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Dodge
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Pitsician
Lohmanewaky's
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Ireland
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New York City
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Long Valley
Idaho
United States Board of Geogthical Names
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Agriqultural Department
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Field
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M. J. Ost
Cincinnati Opera
Cincinnati
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Hospitals Corp
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Lane County
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James Patterson
Elgin
Fred Wheeler
Peebler Ranch
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Port Townsend Board of Trade
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Megue
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Whitman County
Warrarc Tn
Port Townsend
Artillery Board
Algor
Walls Walla Penitentary
Weekly Market Letter
Downing, Hopkins & Company
Reviey” of Trade
Porthand Markets
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Largo
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Cal
Edmund O'Neill
University of California
University Science Association
the Law
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Chas. Hammond
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