Von Stein Named War Minister in German Announcement
Berlin reports Lieut. Gen. Von Stein has been appointed war minister by the emperor. He was previously quartermaster general at the outbreak of war and most recently commanded the 14th army corps on the western front. He succeeds Gen. Hohenborn, reassigned to command an army corps on the west front. The move aims to ensure the minister at home has army command experience to judge field needs.
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Berlin
London
von Stein
Great Headquarters
West Front
Hohenborn
Des Moines Girls Detained by Police in Chicago
Isabella Johnston, 17, daughter of former Des Moines chief of detectives, and Ila Blackburn, 20, from Droux City, are detained by police in Chicago awaiting Iowa relatives. They traveled from Des Moines to see "something of the world" after registering at a Loop hotel and visiting parks and showplaces.
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Chicago
Isabella Johnston
Ila Blackburn
Iowa
Miss Johnston
Edward Johnston
Des Moines
Miss Blackburn
Droux City
Loop
Big Battle Fought for African Throne
A British dispatch from Abyssinia reports a major battle 25 miles from Addis Ababa ending in a complete victory for the new government Ras Mikhae captured. Earlier dispatches note a revolution breakout and a London report that Emperor Lidi Jessau, Menelik’s 22 year old grandson, was deposed with Ouizero Zeoditu proclaimed empress.
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London
Abyssinia
Ras Mikhae
Lidi Jessau
Menelik
Ouizero-Zeoditu
Ethiopia
Taft Attacks Wilson on Mind Changes in Michigan
Taft told a Lansing audience that Wilson has few firm opinions on current issues and may abandon them to suit political needs while Hughes has consistently guiding beliefs. He criticized Wilson’s Mexican policy and said Wilson’s Mexico actions should ruin his bid for the presidency and that he cannot shift blame for blunders.
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Lansing
Mich
Wilson
Taft
Hughes
Mexico
Copeland Jury Fails to Reach Verdict in Texas Killing Case
Galveston Texas Oct 31 A jury unable to agree in the trial of John Copeland bank cashier charged with killing William Black anti Catholic lecturer at Marshall Texas Feb 3 1915. After five and a half hours of hearing Copeland and Clarence F Hall testimony jurors were sent back to deliberate under court instructions.
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Galveston
Texas
John Copeland
William Black
Marshall
Copeland
Clarence F. Hall
Black
Fairbanks Pleads for Republican Return in Rockford Speech
Charles W. Fairbanks, Republican vice presidential candidate, spoke in Rockford on Monday night urging a return to power and permanent prosperity. He accused Democrats of breaking platform pledges and called the soup house a symbol of democracy’s supposed triumph.
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Rockford
Charles W. Fairbanks
Markets export business boosts wheat prices in Chicago
Liberal export activity in the last 24 hours offset wheat trader unease amid possible Germany US tensions. Wheat closed at 1.88 1 89 in Dec and 1.865 1.86 May with gains to losses across grains. Bullish momentum followed reports of strong European sales and a 1,000,000 bushel Tuesday shipment, lifting total exports to 2.75 million bushels. Cattle hogs and sheep receipts varied across St Louis Chicago Kansas City Omaha East St Louis markets with mixed price moves.
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Chicago
Germany
United States
Argentina
Great Britain
Europe
Kansas City
Omaha
St. Louis
East ST. Louis
Long Commission Co
Wenn Nee
Jan Oe
Northwest
Minneapolis
Liverpool
Wheat and grain prices across major markets
Kansas City and St Louis report mixed wheat prices with No. 2 hard around $1.84 to $1.90, No. 3 red near $1.85, and red and white corn varying from about $1.00 to $1.12. Minneapolis notes a decent wheat demand with No. 1 hard near $1.96, while Peoria and New York show spot rates for corn and oats stabilizing, with oats around 52 to 59 cents and yellow corn near $1.12.
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Hicago
Chicago
N. S
Hainan City
Kansas City
St. Louis
Peoria
Minneapolis
New York
Northern
Duluth
Manitoba
Percy C Sullivan Gets Fourth Respite
Springfield ML Oct 81 Word reached federal attorneys that a further respite until January 1 has been granted by President Wilson to Percy B Sullivan of Decatur former president of the Assured's National Mutual Fire Insurance Company. Sullivan was convicted in January 1915 term of the federal court of using the mails to further alleged fraudulent insurance schemes and was sentenced to two years in Leavenworth penitentiary. He appealed to the Supreme Court but was unsuccessful.
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Springfield
Wilson
Percy B. Sullivan
Decatur
The
Assured
National Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Sullivan
Leavenworth
Supreme Court
Wheat and corn markets warn caution amid bullish factors
Long Commission Co. notes wheat hovering below peak levels despite bullish world conditions, with weather in Argentina and Canada, a 126 day advance, and potential peace talks offsetting gains. Car shortages threaten deliveries while oats supply remains ample. Provisions expected to stay high as demand rises. meats likely rise before spring, advising cautious purchasing on dips.
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Great Lakes
Europe
Chicago
Market Quotes for Hay and Straw in Chicago and St Louis
Chicago reports Timothy No 1 at 14.50, Straw Rye 10, Oats 7, Wheat 6.50 to 7.50. St Louis lists Clover mixed No 2 11.50 to 14, Timothy No 3 11.50 to 14.50, No 1 15 to 16.50, Alfalfa No 2 16 to 18, Clover No 2 16 to 17.50, Straw scarce and strong. Oats 3 9, Wheat 8 9.
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St. Louis
Timothy
Seed market quotes from Toledo and Chicago markets
Seed prices listed for Clover Alsike and Timothy in Toledo with futures for December January March and cash terms. Chicago market shows rye barley Timothy and Clover with No 2 rye and quoted values for various seeds.
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Toledo
Alsike
Timothy
Chicago
Chegaeo
Clover
Grass seed market report from St Louis seed trade
St Louis seed trade notes active movement and firm values across timothy clover redtop and millet. Prices show tailings at 1.50 to 3.63 per 100 pounds, choice samples at 4 to 5, and various grades for heavy mixed, cleaned, and hog millet. alsike bids at 12 to 16 dollars.
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St. Louis
Timothy
Clover
Redtop
Horses and Mules Auction Terms Declared in East St Louis
Auction notes list draft horses and mules with prices and measurements. Heavy drafts priced near 176 dollars with various muscled listings such as 16 hands and 15 to 16% heights. Prices range from 60 to 176 dollars, reflecting market quotes for 14 to 16% height mules and southern stock.
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Mer and
Ulea
East St Louis
International Paper Stock Sets a Record
International Paper and American Writing Paper preferred set new highs at 107% and 61% respectively as the market showed a mixed day with paper, chemical, and locomotive issues leading gains. Steel rose to 115% while munitions, chemicals, and related shares lent support. bonds steadied as New York markets closed with mixed advances and a strong earnings report showing $85.8 million in earnings and a $52 million surplus.
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Ferther
International Paper Preferred
American Writing Paper
American Argicultural Chemical
American Linseed
Crucible Steel
Republic Iron
American
Baldwin
Motors
Canadian Pacific
Rock Island
U. S
ALT. & T
Atchison
B. R. T. Wan
Can
M. K
Too
Mo. Pac
Wis
N. Y
Nor. Pac
Nat. Bis
Ok Et x . Penn
Tock Island
Sears Roe, Pfd
Studebaker
Union Pac
U. S. Steel
U.S. Steel
West, Union
Willys-Over
Local Markets Prices and Beef Hog Quotes
Prices for wheat corn seed and feeds. hogs priced by weight with choice ranges from 140 to 250 pounds. Secretary values include calves sheep poultry eggs hides and fats. Also notes on horse and grease hides with a closing proverb about wisdom and patches.
Commodity Prices Across Markets On November First
Chicago and other markets report mixed changes in butter eggs and potatoes with creamery butter rising while egg prices show firmness. Kansas City New York St Louis add regional shifts in poultry and fruit prices with apples and wines listed for various sizes and grades.
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Chicago
Minnesota
Dakota
Ohios
Michigan
Wisconsin
Springs
Kansas City
Sloan's Liniment for Rheumatism and Sprains
Rain exposure can cause rheumatism and neuralgia with painful twinges. Sloan's Liniment provides quick relief by penetrating without rubbing and soothing sore joints and exhausted muscles from overwork. It also eases bruises sprains and minor injuries in children. available at druggists for 25 cents.
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Sloan
Corn Prices Rise and Market Receipts Reported
Corn advanced one cent on Tuesday to about 89 0906 per bushel with hog prices in the Hoe stock market down a dime. Seventeen loads of oats corn hay and baled straw were received Tuesday. Two loads of corn sold at 90 cents per bushel, oats at 50 cents, baled straw at 6 per ton, loose hay at 10 per ton, baled hay across eight loads at 10 to 12 dollars per ton.
NOTHING SHRINKS WRINKLES DRY CLEANING WITH SALVITE GASOLINE
Women report easy inexpensive home dry cleaning using salvite dissolved in two gallons of gasoline. Apply to ribbons silks satins laces furs and dresses to remove fading shrinking and wrinkles without soap and water. Five dollars’ worth of cleaning can be done in an hour with common supplies from grocery or garage and drug stores.
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Mary E. Raiis
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G. R. Cottrell
LER College
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Jus
Funk, Griggsville
S Kresge and Co
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Boye
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St. Januly College
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Gea Co
Maine Street
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AUEK
Ren
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Waer
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Ron
Chestnut
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Mendon
Cedar St
Clarern
Kentucky
Miller's
Cedar
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J. H. L. Turner
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Jersey St
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Co” Inquire
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Daston Computing
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Telson
Rudd
J. M. Markee
Liberty, Ill
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Randle Bros
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Maurice Kelly
J. Lt. Harbertsa
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Henry Bengel
W. HL Breckenridgs and Co
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B. G. Vasen
Maing Street
Adams County
the Whig
W. IX. McCready
North Sixth Ave
Bunsalow
Ast End
J. D. McMillan
S. 4Th St
Ruff Brewing CO. Brewers & Bottlers
Et Sr Barnegat
Hkvetter Mattress Co
Elim St
Attenti
Lake Me
W. Wells
Quincy Savings & Loan Office
T.C Poling & CO
T. G Peling
Samuel Woods
Legal Department
Jeg Cashier
Blackstone Bidg
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Home Loan Co
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Krueger
E. Best
General von Stein
BT. Louis
Pikeewon
Percy C. Sullivan
Long Commission Co.’s Daily Market Letter
Slopas
Seed Markets
International Paper Stock
U.S
Acewccescess
Panama
New York Money
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Tralia
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Sywy
Avluilu
Winelay Hay—Gau. Sew Doyer Bay
Browein
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Ild Winasses
Mixysissippic Tiver
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Chuley
Daly
Anck Brothers
Kolles & Rogers
Hennery
Santos
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Burbank
Ben Davis
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Geniting
Ingram and Minkler
Winesap
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Missour Bippin
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