Wheat Prices Jump on Short Crop and Scarcity Abroad
Sudden spindle of gains in Chicago trading as wheat hits 84 cents a bushel on the board and 90 cents cash amid reports of small U.S. yields and global scarcity. Traders note persistent cable reports, strong French carries, and a six year peak zeal, with September futures surging and millers pushing prices. The market buzzes with bull activity, a wild session at St Louis, and forecasts of continued upward pressure at least through the next trading days.
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Wheat market turmoil tarries in frantic trading era
Reports from the grain pit describe violent price swings in wheat with chaos and shouting as bulls and bears battled for control. Prices surged in New York with record volume before a sharp drop, while Manitoba and Minnesota crop estimates varied widely amid forecasts of a smaller yield and heavy losses across the Northwest.
Notable Declarations and Disputed Inheritance Tales
Lillian Russell says she would not marry for a million dollars in a New York interview rumor. George Gordon King, nephew, and Sarah Hirkhead heirs are declared entitled to William H. King estate worth 320000000 in New York. Cleveland baseball player rumored to drink heavily. Big Chief Tebeau urged to promptly Suckalexis. Incendiaries attempt to burn Moma town in Allen County Kentucky. 1000 residents, major buildings burned, losses pegged at 25000 to 30000.
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Shaw Named Iowa Governor Candidate on Third Ballot
Iowa Republicans nominate L. M. Shaw of Denison for governor on the third ballot at Cedar Rapids, claiming the convention as the largest ever held with about 6,000 present. The ticket includes J. G. Milliman as running mate, with Fuller, Patton, Hirsh, Flickinger, and Hepburn among others as notable supporters. The convention endorsed Republican principles and praised McKinley era policies, pledging protection, honest money, and economical government while reaffirming party loyalty and the aims of broad opportunity. Shaw is a longtime Denison lawyer and banker, Cornell College alumnus, and active Methodist, known for his conservative Republican stance.
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Oatmen factory in Muscatine wins Brussels gold medal
Short State Tem reports Muscatine oatmen factory awarded a gold medal at the Brussels International Exhibition. Greene County investigators probe Coon River mounds uncovering varied implements and remains. Harry Arnold of Council Bluffs has been missing for about a week, causing family concern. Missouri Valley resident Revhve cited. 227 head of rat ears are noted. Corn feeding costs discussed with 10 cents per bushel basis and 30 cents net to feeder per bushel.
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Populist Splinter: Fusion Clash at Des Moines Convention
At Des Moines a split Populist faction nominees a middle of the road ticket while ex-Senator Peffer and supporters urge a new party. The convention adopted a fusion platform opposing trust, urging direct legislation, independent money, and reform measures with Ed ward Marsden among summer law students.
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