A Flurry in Cotton and Pittston Strike News
A New York cotton market surge followed by a pause on the New York Cotton Exchange. Prices rose sharply with December contracts hitting record highs for the year. In Pittsburg, a street and tool workers union pushed for a wage scale change but the railroad company refused any advance, sparking heated debate and a secret vote. Dr. Weigh, a dentist, is listed among local notices.
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New York
Dee
New York Cotton Exchange
Dirken
Ash's
N. Main
Pittston
Pittsburg
Val Neest
Micalime Fie
Buffalo Murder Case Reveals Forged Deeds and Double Kill
In Buffalo a man named Bowler was arrested amid a brutal double murder case. Franz Frebe and his wife were found buried beneath a wood shed after disappearing on November 20. Police allege Bowler forged deeds to seize the Frebe home. Housekeeper Louise Lindholm, about fifty years old, is linked to the case and kept $70 in gold. The bodies showed skull fractures from a hammer. A niece delivered goods on Thanksgiving Eve, and police pursued further leads as the shed was emptied and the murder's full details emerged.
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Buffalo
Franz Frebe
Cous
Jefferson Street
Charles Bonier
Et. da
Louise Lindholm
Bowler
Oldman
Jeffermon
Wilhel‘mina Bundsed
Jundachu
Captain Regan
Boner
Mohr
Bonier
Regan
Prebr
Offferson Treet
Jeffroontreet
Cherry Street
Monroe Street
Ars. Lindholm
Vince Bursynski
Franz I
Texas unions grow as Farmers' Alliance expands rapidly
Reports from Texas show more than 000 unions with around 40,000 members forming the Farmers' Alliance network. The movement, rooted in local lodges, seeks to educate farmers, promote economy, and coordinate purchases while planning a statewide convention in February.
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Alias
Tex
Tesus
Hus
Texas
Re. Te
Bury
Maluscou
Eld
Ies
Lemor Hoge
Pollente
Pois
Dan Nave Mage
Tenate
New Movement
Long Legal Fight Over Plant Estate Settled in Probate Court
In New Haven Connecticut a probate court petition ends a long dispute over the 17 million dollar estate of Henry Bradley Plant. The will may be disregarded with assets distributed per New York law among heirs Charles Brianin J and Horace Hoadley of Waterbury are named as nephews and niece expected to receive large shares. A hearing set for December 13 aims to adjust proceedings to New York court. Executed by Morten F Plaut and George Tiler with attorney Sraioe La Shipman represented the executors. Margaret Plant did not appear. The case began in June 1900 following Plant’s death.
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New Haven
Conn
Tateste
Tagnate
Henry Bradley Plant
Tate
New York
Snanner
Charles Brianin J
Horace Hoadley
Waterbury
Me Plant
County of
Plant
Eve York
Morten F. Plaut
Tatetalionaie
George Tiler
Stanford
Hoadieye
Sraioe la Shipman
Harford
Excellors
Margaret T- Plant
Thie
Tas Blankets and Gowns Featured in Sale
Sale fragment lists items including 69e White Blankets at 3 cents, Clarey and Biante brands, Tas Blankets, plus dress gowns priced at 15.98. The garbled clipping references other numbers like 83 26e 420 £ 20.00 and Ot.or.
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Clarey
Biante
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Jonas Long
Aline
Aline Shoes
Weigh
Ogra
Walker
Chaine
Ringe Novelties
Mae
Stud
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Mgin Street
William al
Omaha
Neb
Charles
Hall
Nember
Seite
Wash
Cleveland
Mary E. Brainard
Parma
Brooklyn
Washington
William ML. Springer
Ti Ois
Springer
Chicago
North Main ST
Bridge
E.C. Bechtold
N. Main St
Douglas
Boston
Alain St
Batler St
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Marseilles
PET
Lourina
Uankets
Bie
Buss’ Outfitting Store
Pittston, Penn’a
Cravenette
John Burke & Son
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