Wall Street Panic Devours Northern Pacific in Historic Drop
New York May 10 reports describe a market-wide panic led by Northern Pacific fears. Investors faced unprecedented losses as major stocks tumbled, traders struggled on the floor, and banks protected margins while witnesses note casualties and financial ruin.
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New York
Wall Street
Dacille
Neruvert
Jaela Ware
Hintsea
Manhattan
Union Pacifie
Rock Island
Bette
Meargins
Exchange
Stock Exchange
Secrer
Kidney Cure Debate Sparks Wall Street Turmoil
The article describes J A Ziegelbauer proposing a bold move to retire after one successful stroke as financial chaos erupts. It notes Kuln Loeb & Co and J P Morgan & Co signaling releases to shorts of Northern Pacific at 150 and the potential shift in Morgan’s stance as the Burlington merger remains unresolved. The piece highlights Morgan interests controlling Northern Pacific and the board’s power to finalize the merger without two thirds, signaling tense market dynamics and attempts to ease tensions on Wall Street.
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Chiss
Kuln, Loeb & Co
J.P. Morgan & Co
Morgan & Co
Shorts
Burlingtop
Morsin VII
Northern Pacific
Board of
Burlington
Morgio-Thlhane
Walt Street
London Markets Tremble As Americas Crash Sours Trade
London shares faltered after the Americas crash as e business nearly halted. Dealers grew nervous, prices stalled, and quotes swung on New York tips, signaling a tense trading day.
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London
Americas
New York
Cuban constitutional convention seen likely to accept Platt amendment
Havana reports indicate the Cuban constitutional convention will likely approve the Platt amendment amid some anticipated objections. A delayed report from a special committee to Washington postponed yesterday's session and a public statement is sought from Senor Juan Hiualberty Crome.
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Havana
Seuer
Juan Hiualberty Crome
Washington
Ses
Herduras
Teave oFaisetiee
Convertio
Pho
Cirlos Gaureia
Ridver
Urathi Morag
Tromer
Historic Rail Excursions Offer Low Fares and Special Runs
Advert describes discounted round trips and special coach excursions from June through September on trains east of the Big Four and Pennsylvanian routes, with one fare plus $1 for round trip and no weekday limit. Also mentions a Lawrence Kansas case praising Electric Bitters for kidney and liver trouble, claiming dramatic health improvement.
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Chisato
Omtrad
Wassecritien
Paatfate
Benton Trarbor
Indianapolis
Tudianapolis
Louisville
Indemnity Claim Sparks Debate in Pekin
May 10. Chinese plenipotentiaries hear a 450 million taels indemnity claim. Officials weigh options including a foreign loan versus raising funds domestically to pay within five years. Ministers of powers seek clarity on China’s ability to pay and suggested methods to raise the money.
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Pekin
Chang Chi Tung
China
Smothered in Roses Delicate Attention to the President
President McKinley and party left Los Angeles for Del Monte after a floral parade. He rode in an open carriage as ladies tossed rose petals, while a cavalry escort and band preceded the procession. A pickpocket stole pocketbooks from Wilson and Moore. the thief was arrested.
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Los Angeles
McKinley
del Monte
Ventura
Santa Barbara
Sao Luis Obispo
Presidents Party
Wilson
Charles A. Moore
Coe
Osbore
Congress Mine
Arizona
King seeks further inquiry into royal household finances
The King urges a thorough review of royal household expenditure to expose abuse and waste. Among the proposed £407,000 grant, £110 is described as the King's private price, funding royal residence upkeep and numerous charitable and foreign expenses.
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Sendon
Deutschland Arrives After Record Steamship Run
The Deutschland reached New York harbor yesterday afternoon from Southampton via Hamburg. It completed a record one day’s run, covering five hundred eighty seven miles from Mass to port, surpassing the previous day's mark in the voyage.
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New York
Hanburg American Line Steamship
Deutschland
Pamsbury
Southampton
Sage Prophet Speaks on Wall Street Market
Sage, the New York financier, views the stock market as undergoing a remarkable transition after decades of deep involvement. He notes rapid changes and the return of decisive shifts after a period of speculative trends and inflated values.
Population shifts in Piechingd and Wales census
The century census shows Piechingd and Wales population rising, a net gain over UStToat BO2K. Overall, 11 counties report increases while 14 record declines, with regional contrasts in growth and loss across the decade.
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Loncon
Piechingd
Wales
Usttoat
Watch firm rejects watch trust consolidation
Boston May 1 A director of the American Waltham Watch company says officers told promoters the firm will not join any consolidation of watch companies. Other companies declined to form a trust so the 875000000 combination has been abandoned.
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Boston
American Waltham Watch Company
Police seize Irish weekly The Trish People in King Edward row
Dublin reports a seizure of The Trish People over reflections on King Edward. Another account states the first issue was seized for a coarse personal attack on George Wyndham the Irish secretary.
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Dublin
William O Brien
Trish People
Edward
First People
George Wyndhan
Trish
Frisco Freight Wreck Near Joplin Fatal for Two
In Joplin Missouri on May 10 a Frisco freight wreck occurred nearby yesterday. Engineer Sam Monk and fireman Chiude Addison were killed in the incident.
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Joplin
Sam Monk
Chiude Addison
Daily Market Report Prevailing Grain and Livestock Prices
Indianapolis grain and livestock report lists wheat prices and hog quotes for May 9. No. 2 red wheat shown weak while other grades decline. hogs steady to weak with quotes around 2.75 per unit. The text shows scattered figures and fragmented entries for corn oats and oats.
Salem case judge Baker's ruling clarifies complaint split
In Indianapolis on May 10 Judge Baker of the United States court sustains defendants motion in the Jennings v EM Menaugh et al case. Plaintiffs must separate the complaint into distinct paragraphs with each charge and related facts in its own paragraph. The court notes the conspiracy claim does not constitute a separate cause of action and grants twenty days to file exceptions.
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Indianapolis
Baker
United States Court
David W. Jennings
EM Menaugh
Medical law upheld in Indiana case against magnetic healer
Bedford Indiana May 10 Judge W E Martin upheld the Wood Medical law banning Christian Science and magnetic healing practice in the circuit court in the first judicial interpretation. George Parks a magnetic healer charged with violating the act had motion to quash overruled and his attorneys will appeal to a higher court.
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Bedford
Ind
W. E. Martin
Deeorge Parks
Ehis
Martin
Parks
Coal miner accused in alleged assault near Petersburg
Petersburg May 10 A coal miner Thomas Bropes is alleged to have tried to abduct a year old daughter of George Groomer. A reward of 200 was posted for his arrest. A search party formed but was dispersed by Sheriff Ross as crowds feared lynching before the suspect could be seized.
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Snn
Thomas Bropes
George Groomer
Witb
Ross
Jesse
Iodigog Medical Association Elects Officers
The Iodigog Medical Association closed its annual meeting last night in Fort Wayne. Officers elected include President Dr VA Coffman of Carthagena, Vice President Dr Carl Winter of Indianapolis, Second Vice President Dr J E Barrest of Marion, Recording Secretary Dr M F Baldwin of Converse, Corresponding Secretary Dr W Kaine of Fort Wayne, and Treasurer Dr Lit House of Sellersburg.
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Dru. W. Kaine
Fort Wayne
Dr. Lit. House
Sellersburg
Arrest of Thomas Fish in Crab Orchard killing case
Vincennes May 0 Captain Phonas Robertson reports the arrest of Thomas Fish on Kentucky authorities’ charge of killing a Negro at Crab Orchards ten years ago. Fish admits no denial, claims self defense and says he can prove it. He has resided here twelve years with a wife and four children. friends are surprised by the arrest and describe him as highly respected and industrious.
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Vincennes, Tod
Thomas Fish
Phonas Robertson
Kentucky
Biu
Aouegro
Fish
Pre
Livestock and Grain Quotes From New York and Buffalo Markets
New York and Buffalo markets show cattle and hog prices steady to weak with lambs and sheep varying by grade. Wheat and corn futures are active with cash bids listed. oats trade at No 2 cash prices.
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Sochaddo
Bo Smpolla
Sasoabo
Gravedigger Discovers Bones and Burial Relics Under Bush
In Osgood Indiana on May 10 George W Jax found human bones a casket handle and Catholic burial insignia under a gooseberry bush. An old nearby grave robbery accusation is linked to the discovery and a possible crime mind.
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Osgood
Ind
George W. Jax
Train Crew Fights Tramps Near Benton on Wabash
A freight crew in Benton, on the Wabash railroad near Goshen, clashed with a group of tramps. A Drakengnap was seriously wounded and a tramp was struck on the head with a lantern. The assailants escaped and were spotted leaving a train in Chicago.
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Goshen
Ind
Benton
Wabash
Drakengnap
Chicago
Alum in Baking Powders Draws Caution
Alum is used in some baking powders and many phosphate powders for cost. It is a corrosive poison that injures the stomach, liver and kidneys when taken. Royal Baking Powder Co. 100 William St. New York.
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Royal Baking Powder CO
William ST
New York
Burlington Turnpike Sale Ended At Compromise Price
Logansport Indiana May 10 negotiations ending the sale of the Logansport and Burlington turnpike to Carroll county commissioners produced a compromise price of 400 per mile for nine miles. The county had raised assessments to 7 000 and 17 700 earlier, but officials admitted taxes were too high. The plan includes substantial road improvements and new bridges, including a Deer Creek bridge costing 50 000.
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Logansport
Ind
Burlington
Carroll County
Roma
Counry
Carrell
Deer Creek
Loyal Legion Elects Officers at Lafayette Meeting
Indiana Commandery Loyal Legion held its annual gathering in Lafayette with Rear Admiral George Brown presiding. Officers elected include Commander Rear Admiral George Brown, senior vice commander Colonel Chester Thomson, junior vice commander Lieutenant Commander Gustavus Menzies, recorder Zemrao A. Smith, treasurer Captain Horace Menay, chancellor Lieutenant Crawford Fairbank, registrar Captain Aten Dough, chaplain Bishop John Hazen White.
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Indiana Loyal Legion
Lafayette
Ind
Indiana
Loyal Legion
George Brown
Chester 3. Thomson
Gustavus Menzies
Zemrao A. Smith
Horace Menay
Crawford Fairbank
Aten EE. Dough
John Hazen White
Arrest Report Ties Doctor to Flint Robbery Conspiracy
Goshen Indiana May 10 Sheriff Rust of Flint Michigan arrested Dr Barnwell alias White alias Wells in a stated conspiracy to rob George Rewhond of Flint of 83 600 Other persons said to be implicated Sheriff Blett of this city detained Lor Barnwell who posed as an eye and ear specialist.
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Goshen
Ind
Rust
Flint
Mich
Barnwell
White
Wells
George Rewhond
Blett
Lor
County Board Avoids Exemption Teaches Without Exams
Terre Haute records show Tod county board of education denying exemption for teachers not passing exams. The policy permits teachers to teach without examination which disturbs older educators.
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Terre Haute
Tod
May Lo
County Board of Education
Editor and Driver Clash in Sun Day Interurban Post
An article from the Sun Day Interurban Post led to Wilkinson attempting to react, was knocked down by the editor, who then paid a fine of sixty.
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Goshen
Lund
Interurban
Yad Instateeh Wilkinson
Tibbett Named Secretary to John Wanamaker
Indianapolis May 100 EL BF. Tibbett who served General Harrison as private secretary has become confidential secretary to John Wanamaker of Philadelphia.
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Indianapolis
Tibbett
Harrison
John Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Testament to a Cure From Dr King's New Discovery
Chas Ellis of Lisbon Indiana washed down a telegraph line and suffered a severe cold and cough. Doctors in Oakland Neb Sioux City and Omaha declared consumption likely, but after using Dr King's New Discovery he claims a full recovery in six bottles. Sold by C D Knoefel at 50 cents.
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Ellis
Lisbon
Oakland
Neb
Sioux City
Omaha
Dr. King
D. Knoefel
Alarming reports on Lord Salisbury’s health in London
London yields alarming telegrams on Lord Salisbury’s health while global news note strikes, rail stock moves, electric rail promotion talks, parliamentary openings, and legal cases. Duke of York opens Australian parliament with King Edward message. Kentucky court affirms Halley Stratton death sentence. assault on J L Garrett’s daughter reported as serious. Knights of Pythias officers tour. Italian workers dispute in Iola ends with mob leaders jailed.
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London
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Great Northern Railroad
Bluegrass
Frankfort
Duke of York
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King Edward
Kentucky Court of Appeals
Halley Stratton
Lawrenceburg
John Searcy
J. L. Garrett
St. Clair County
Ala
Pike
Jobosos
Kentucky
Knights of Pythias
Indgea
Kansas City
Des Moltnes Engine Collides With Northwestern at Des Moines Crossing
Des Moines report says a Rock Island engine collided with a Northwestern engine at a Bast des Moines crossing last evening. The Northwestern engine overturned while both crews escaped uninjured. Both trains were passenger services. speed was a factor in the crash.
Desertion suit ends with advice after slap incident
In Altoom Pa on May 10 Ek W Pax sued for wife desertion claiming his wife slapped him. He said he turned the other cheek but she struck harder when her opportunity came and he left. Judge Bell offered counsel to the couple. Also ad for Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for children and a separate note from LeRos N Ennis Tex May 1u reports F C Page fatally shooting his brother in law F E Metallem leaving a widow and three children.
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Altoomn
Ek W. Pax
Max
Ennis, Tex
F.C. Page
F. E. Metallem
BaxseEK Site For Skin Diseases Promoted
An advertisement claims BaxseEK Site is the most healing medicine for all skin diseases cuts sores and piles. It warns against substitutes and urges purchase from all druggists.
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America
Coal movement spur to aid Williamson mines
In Carbondale Illinois on May 10 plans are laid for a light railway to speed coal from 20 plus Williamson county mines. The line would connect with the Chicago and Eastern Illinois and Illinois Central networks to improve traffic and shipping facilities. In Ludington Michigan on May 10 a gas line tank explosion during a ship schoolroom magic show killed August Cramer, with William Hannas seriously hurt and many others injured.
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Carbondale
Williamson County
Chicago
Ludington
Mich
August Cramer
William Hannas
Nation freed from county jail after bail, May 10
Carrie Nation leaves the county jail after her brother J. W. Moore of Kansas City persuades Judge Dale to reduce her liens to 100 dollars and puts up cash to meet the amount.
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Wichita
Kan
J. W. Moore
Kansas City
Carrie Nation
Dale
Disorder in Barcelona Eases After Sweeping Arrests
May 10 dispatch reports about 500 arrests in Barcelona as disorders subside. An accompanying health ad promotes Fotey's ShoipNey Cure claiming to restore kidney health and energy, available at all druggists.
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Barcelona
Fotey
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