Oats Panic Roils Chicago Board of Trade In Early Session
A bear campaign sent May oats plunging early as rumors linked Evanston mayor James Patten to a corner of 10,000,000 bushels. Patten buying later steadied prices, with oats rebounding after an initial drop. Other grains and provisions fell amid the turmoil and claims of market manipulation.
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CHICAGO
Board of Trade
James Patton
Evanston
flnots
Patten
Keara
Mr. Patten
Lookout Lynching Trial Proceeds With Witness Questioning
In Alturas January 27 the Lookout lynching trial focused on whether defense may question Sam Parks about a June Alturas rave track meeting attended by alleged lynchers to align a Grand Jury story. Hutton testified the meeting occurred as part of the case. Willam H Redmond and Jos Devlin plan U S trip to help organize the United Irish League in America. A Cincinnati book firm fire destroyed W O Dalvie & Co noting losses around 60000.
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ALTURAS
Sam Parks
Hutton
LONDON
White Star line
Cyrmic
Liverpool
New York
Willam H. Redmond
East Claire
Jos. Devlin
Belfsat
United States
United [riah League
Admiral Schley in Chicago安排 Busy Schedule
Admiral Schley’s Chicago visit includes a public reception from 2 to 5 pm at the Hamilton Club, visits to Bedley School, a luncheon with E A Munger, a 2 pm Maryland Society reception at the Palmer House, and a dinner with the Illinois Naval Militia at the Auditorium, followed by a crew review. Measles outbreak aboard the Sheridan reaches Manila after voyage from San Francisco.
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Gasette
CHICAGO
Admiral Schley
E A. Munger
Hamilton Club
WF oS Bedley School
Mr. Munger
Maryland Society of Chicago
Palmer House
Hawaiian Islands News Summary from the Pacific Mall
Honolulu reports a Navy land takeover at Pearl Harbor planned under a U S order. Wireless Telegraphy Company seeks funds to reopen service after financial losses. Bishop Wilita enforces church unity by cancelling a second congregation and its minister. Honolulu records show Porto Rican workers jailed for vagrancy amid frequent petty thefts and burglaries.
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Wireless Telegraphy Company
owirz
Wilita
Angelican
Alex. Mack
Imoral Condition of Philippines Reported as Improved
Rev A L Hazlett reports to the War Department that moral conditions in the Philippines have improved since occupation. He notes white men are heavily influenced by natives and that a respectable native woman or mestizo would not marry an American without advantage. He cites General Otis disciplined saloons and a gambling ban enacted December 10.
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Gazette
COLORADO
SPRINGS
Colo
A. L. Haziett
Colorado City
War Department
Philippines
Rev. Hazlett
islands
Otis
Bargain Textile Sale Items Across Diverse Goods
A fragmented advertisement lists bleached tablecloths 4 in wide at 25¢ per yard, 6 in wide fabrics at 50¢, dress goods leftovers below wholesale, Swiss lawn handkerchiefs embroidered, and several men’s wear items. Sale prices range from 5¢ to 87¢ with notes on quick turnover and maker price comparisons.
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Damasak
firak
Chicago Faced with Bitter Cold Wave From Northwest
Chicago endures a severe cold wave as temperatures plunge to eight below here and forecasted to ten below tonight. Northwest states report ten to twenty four degrees below zero while trains run late and coal supply remains steady despite the chill. Weather officials warn of continued frigid conditions across the upper Midwest and Mississippi Valley.
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CHICAGO
Bayifsit
Cox
weather bureau
upper lake region
Miasisaippi Valley
Tinois
Missouri
Kansas
Tea Tax Cut Debated by Wey and Merns Committee
The Wey and Merns Committee discussed reducing the ten cent per pound tea duty from the Spanish American War revenue act. Tea interests argued the tax harms consumers retailers and importers, while some favored keeping protections. Albert B. Sloan urged end to the duty as surplus revenue remains after the war.
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Gazette
WASHINGTON
Wey. and
Merns
porarity
Payne
Albert B. Sloan
New York
National Tea Duty Repeal Association
Cold Blooded Murder in Church Shocked Chillicothe
Joseph Cox and Ratcliffe, two school teachers from respectable families, argued over a past relationship in a church at Chillicothe. Cox drew a weapon, shot Ratcliffe in the aisle, and Ratcliffe died amid frightened witnesses. Cox was arrested and jailed at McArthur.
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Gazette
CHILLICOTHY
Joseph Cox
ehol
PRI
Fagle Mille
casto cart
Cox
ottedan
TetcNffa
slater
ongly
Ratcliffe
Vox
McArthur
Death-Deal ing Explosion in New York
A quantity of dynamite stored near Fortieth street and Park avenue exploded used by contractors on the Rapid Transit Tunnel. Two killed and at least seventy five injured. Victims include J Roderick Roberts of Nelson British Columbia and a tunnel workman named Carroll. Shock felt across neighborhoods. Grand Central Grand Union Murray Hill and other buildings windows broken.
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Gazette
NEW YORK
Fortieth street
Park avenue
THodam Park avenue
J. Roderick Roberts
Nelson, B. C
Murray Hill
Carroll
Grand Central Station
Grand Union Hotel
Maurray Hill
Manhattan Eye and Ear Hospital
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CHICAGO BOARD
Pitt
CINCINNATI
W. O. Dalvie & Company
East Fourth street
Sheridan
MANILA
San Francisco
IHAWAIIAN ISLANDS
China
Cal
Pacific Mall
Hong Kong
Yokohama
Honolulu
Merry
Navy Department
naval station
DES MOINES
government weather bureau
West Virginia
HUNTINGTON
W. Va
GRAY, REID & CO
Virginia Street
MERCURY
Mississipp Valley
Illinois
Mussouri and
CUBA
Rawlings
Lodge
Philippine Commission
Rawlins
Du ¥ois
Wheaton
Senate
Spooner
General Wheaton
love
Woodland avenue
J. W. Higtey
J. Beigel
David D. Porter
United States Marine Corps
Samar
Porter
New
York City
Lamp poeta
Hamilton Jones
A. NELSON
Desior
Moen
Tobac
Free Employment Bureau
MERRILL STUDIO
JOHN SUNDERLAND
A. W. LORD
THE
RENO JEWELERS
R. HERZ & BRO
Castor
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