Week in trade notes shipping scarcity and tariffs
Bradstreet's Review reports winter shipments and a holiday disrupted wholesale demand but later cold weather boosts rail service for serviceable goods. Prices rise for cereals provisions and cotto n goods. steel and pig iron rise. export trade remains strong though freight tonnage shortage hampers shipments. Business failures rise to 375 for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradstreet
New Fore
Bradstreet's
Sholesale
Siren
United States
Protests to the President Oppose Philippine Policy
The Anti Imperialist League led by ex Governor Boull founded in Boston presented President McKinley with a protest against any extension of U S sovereignty over the Philippine Islands. The league argues such action would threaten constitutional principles waste resources and harm the republic. McKinley said he would receive any plan short of surrender to Spain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anti-Imperialist League
Wassieros
Anti- League
Winslow
League
Spain
Panic in Paris Church Scare Injures Forty Girls
A panic struck the Church of St Germain des Pres during a ceremony when cinema lamps failed. Forty girls from local schools were trampled as fear spread, narrowly echoing the earlier charity bazaar disaster. Officials calmed the crowd with priests’ intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laghta
Charity Bazaar
St Germain Des Pres
Charity Bava Artire
Million Dollar Failure Gillett of Woodbine Faces Loss
Abilene Kansas reports a major debt crisis as Grant C. Gillett of Woodbine is hit by an attachment for 340000 filed by Gillespie Commission Company of Kansas City. The county records show about 1 009 000 in the paper liabilities, indicating a wide spread financial exposure across the southwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant C. Gillett
Woodbine
Kan
Gillespie Commission Company
Kansas City
Gillett
County Register
Tis
Prominent California resident dies after farming and banking ties
Passvex4 Cale James Power, a central Linois figure who moved to Pasadena seeking recovery, died on Saturday. Power controlled large banking interests in Springfield and other areas, plus several thousand acres of farming land in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Cale James Power
Central Linois
Pasadena
Power
Springfield
Two Die and Two Hurt in Otis Ball Return Crash
A party of twelve returning from a ball at Otis on Louis hand cars was hit by a Lake Shore fast mail train on a Friday early morning. William Seabenski and William Sempter were injured, and Seabenski’s two daughters aged 13 and 15 likely fatally hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elehart
Ind
Otis
Lake Shore
William Seabenski
Wiliam Sempter
Seabenski
Earthquake Report Shakes Virginia and New Jersey
An earthquake was felt Friday afternoon with a distinct shock reported in Franklinville and Winston, Virginia and New Jersey. Buildings swayed as the tremor rattled areas around 20 o'clock, with observers noting the quake was clearly felt across multiple towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ateh Ione
Marty
Virginia
Bareliga
Franklinsville
Winston
N.J
Shalen
Two Hangings in Texas and Indochina Rail Plan
EnprviliE, vm. Cate, guilty of killing Charles Askew last year, was hanged Friday afternoon in Cleburne. John Sk. Shaw was hanged in Texas Friday for the murder of Thomas Crane a year earlier. France to construct roads in China and Indo Chinese Railroad ties loan approval of 270 million francs to finance the project and rail system education with Chinese railways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enprvilie
Cate
Charles Askew
Cleburne
Tex
John Sk. Shaw
Thomas Crane
France
Twenty Four Hours in a Drift In Minnesota
Twenty Four Louvre and Louis train stuck a mile east of Stadison Lake for a day. Train later arrived with shattered passengers. Trains now running with no further trouble expected. A political quarrel ends in murder in Greensburg Indiana. George Newman contractor killed by Robert McCoy prominent farmer after heated campaign dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MannaTo
Minn
Stadison Lake
Louvre
Minneapolis
Marder Greensburg
Ind
George Newman
Robert McCoy
Rmer
Soap Factory Wrisley Company Destroyed in Chicago Fire
The Allen B. Wrisley Company soap factory in Chicago was totally destroyed by fire, likely caused by spontaneous combustion. The six story building burned rapidly on the second floor, aided by inflammables, with flames confined to the Wrisley site. Estimated loss about 200000 dollars, including 75000 on stock and machinery and the rest on the building, with substantial insurance coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alien 8. Wristey Company
Chicago
Allen B. Wrisley Company
Wrisley Building
Inspector Grafton Dies of Lumpy Jaw Disease
George Grafton, a government cattle inspector at the stock yards, died in this city after eight years of service. His funeral was held at St. Joseph. Doctors debated whether actinomycosis or a malignant growth caused his illness, with possible complications from the animal ailment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Cartie
George Grafton
St. Joseph
Mici
Evans Hyde
Battleships Iowa and Oregon Resume Long Cruise
The battleships Oregon and Iowa have resumed their voyage to Honolulu. Capt Barker says the squadron sailed last Sunday from Rio de Janeiro for Montevideo for a stop, then to Punta Arenas in Magellan, with possible further orders to Manila unless diverted to Manila.
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Iowa
Oregon
Honolulu
Barker
Navy Department
Httle
Rio de Janeiro
Montevideo
Punta Arenas
Wiestr Uf Magellan
South America
Manila
Locomotive Blows Up on Cincinnati Line at Jones Station
A locomotive on the Cincinnati, Milan a Dayton Railroad exploded at Jones station in Ohio, wrecking five freight cars and destroying the engine. Fireman Ranu lsau and engineer James Dayer are missing. A wrecking train and a passenger train were running on the line to transfer passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati, Miilinn & Dayton
Jones Station
Ohio
Eer James Dayer
Ranu Lsau
Deception Claims Spark Bank Scandal Revelation
A distressed letter alleges widespread deceit at a bank’s presidency and cashier ledgers. The writer claims misrepresentation by the comptroller and vows a sale of all personal property, naming Mr. Martindale and a trusted rescuer as witness, while expressing fear of impending consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sai¢utal Bank
Neationad Auk
Chas
Sunnyside
Oller
Rescuit Awit
Davis
Martindale
Helas
Tate
Imoss
Spaniards Fire Shells on Philippine Town Visit
Report from passengers on the steamer Adelante says two Spanish gunboats visited Sorsogon and fired three shells into the town as insurgents refused to lower their flag. Gunboats hurried away after the exchange with little damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iupine Islands
Adelante
Sorsogon
Ant i
Ower
Dos
Dawes Treaty Rejected by Creek Nation Vote
Dispatch from Indian Territory reports the Dawes commission treaty rejected by the Creek Indian Nation. Inspector Wright says returns in the Cock elections show a defeat by 1524 votes. Portsmouth mayor welcomes a U S squadron and Henry White replies with thanks. Cuba island duty circular prohibits duty-free imports of Cuban-made goods by U S forces. Naval bureau abandons plans to enlarge monitors into double turreted ships due to cost limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasurxerox
Iss
Wright
Indian Territory
Lesnox
Portsmouth
United States
Henry White
Washington
Ighereby
Cuba
Waszinetox
Board of Naval Bureau Chiefs
Cortes
Sewing Introduced in Chicago Public Schools
Instruction in sewing added to Chicago public school curriculum. In over seventy grammar schools seventh and eighth graders, girls, received lessons in simple sewing and it will become part of regular study. Fragments report a fatal domestic shooting in Wisconsin and a navy court of inquiry into a cruiser abandonment in Virginia, plus a horse race sale in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
First Troops Sent to Havana From Savannah
The First battalion of the Second volunteer engineers left Savannah by the Plant system for Port Tampa and then sailed for Havana. These will be the first U S troops sent from the United States to Havana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Savannah
Port Tampa
United States
Market Quotations Across U.S. Cities Cattle Hogs Wheat and More
A broad rundown of market quotes from multiple cities lists cattle, hogs, sheep, and grain prices. Prices vary by grade and region with figures for Indianapolis St Louis Detroit Cincinnati Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo New York and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Indianapolis
St Louis
Ste
Cincinnati
Ste. Detroit
Toledo
Milwaukee
New York
Bank robbers tie watchman to tree in Enispray
In Enispray Missouri a failed bank robbery occurred as four masked men broke into the Lincoln County bank and attempted to reach the safe. The watchman was tied to a tree by the fusillade of robbers, leaving officials unable to determine if any loot was taken, as the safe line sack had been tampered with.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enispray
Lincoln County
Baptismal at St James Palace for Marlborough Heir
The duchess and duke of Marlborough welcomed a son baptised in the chapel at St James Palace on Tuesday afternoon. A fashionable congregation attended with sponsors including the Marquis of Londonderry, the Earl of Camden, and Lady Blandford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James
Duke and Duchess of Marlborough
Wits
Coral
St James
Palace
Marquis of
Lonvonderry
Maar St Camden
Lady Blandford
Bratten carries 700 tons of Cuban relief by sea
The commissary department sent the steamer Bratten from Savannah with 700 tons of provisions for starving Cuba. The Bratten will discharge part at Havana then proceed to Matanzas and other points. A city electric plant fire leaves Fire Weaves a Town in Darkness. 3,000 mill workers strike at Averette, Ga. Mina Mabel Davidson, a skater, dies of consumption after a Thursday outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
WasmixeTox
Commissary Department
Bratten
Savannah
Havana
Matanzas
Stacy
Mina
Mabel Davidson
Fatal Hotel Fire At Corner Of Gad Nowell Street
A disastrous blaze swept through a Francisco hotel at the corner of Gad Nowell Street on a Wednesday night. Guests fled through smoke filled halls as fire trapped and many jumped to the street. The hotel, built by PJ Baldwin, cost about $17109,000 and was touted as one of the finest in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethwin Hete
Francisco
Gad Nowell Streeis
Francy
W Sah
Aed
PJ. Baldwin
Bhestelry
Gold Seekers Slain in Alesha Massacre by Indians
A party of fifteen prospectors led by Rev. Webber Moravian was killed by Indians near Alaska. After the massacre the attackers allegedly drank, divided spoils, and disposed of bodies by placing them in canvas and sinking them. Some reports claim survivors reached shore but were later buried on the beach. identification was hindered by clothing and jewelry left on the victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alesha
San Francisco
Innf
Webber
Alaska
P. Malakula Russi
Sina
Alaska Comm Panr
Sharkey Wins On Foul In Peculiar New York Fight
The Corbett Sharkey bout in Lenox Avenue ended in the ninth round when Corbett’s second and trainer Jim McVey jumped into the ring, violating rules and causing the referee to award the victory to Sharkey. Bets were declared off amid rumors of prearranged play and unsportsmanlike conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James J. Cory
Lenox
Sailor Pugilist
Corbett
Jim MeVer
MeVer
McFey
Fleet Ready for Action Could Be Bent Into Service Again
Secretary Long aims to keep the fleet in prime condition after the peace protocol. The New York at Hampton Roads is coaled and ready for seas. Brooklin and Massachusetts in New York can sail soon. Texas undergoing propeller sleeve repair. New Orleans, gunboats, and collier fleet likely to join abroad. Iowa and Oregon at Honolulu available for operations in Spanish waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long
New York
Hampton Roads
Brooklin
Tle
Massachusetts
Texas
Department
New Orleans
Iowa
Oregon
Hio
Spanish
Fatal collision on Southern Earrier near Silver Creek
Early Tuesday morning a Fast Train struck a group of Black soldiers from the Seventh Tennessee Regiment as they walked on the track near Silver Creek Georgia. Engineer Waters attempted to stop but the high speed train struck them fatally wounding several men. Parts of victims were found near the locomotive when the train reached Chattanooga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Silver Creek
Waters Suldenir
Waters
Chattanooga
Seventh Tianiine Regiment
Lexington
Macon
Officers Shoot Soldier at Knoxrifle Tennessee
In Knoxrifle Tennessee a squad of officers from the Third North Carolina colored regiment shot Private Zeb Patton during a dispute in Company C. Patton opened fire as a guard under Lieutenant Powell attempted to disarm him. the officers returned fire, mortally wounding him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxrifle
Tenn
Zeb Patton
Third North Caralina
Patton
Company C
Lieut
Powell
Wratton
City mayor seeks removal of colored troops from Chickamauga Park
Chattanooga mayor asks Secretary of War to move the Eighth Immune regiment, composed of colored men, from Chickamauga Park. He says locals would prefer two white regiments stationed there. In Omilipie Oklahoma Mes Mary Marks faces District Court for deadly assault under $800 bond as cotton dispute escalates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watkins
Chattanooga, Tenn
Secretary of War
Eighth
Chattanooga
Omilipie
Okia
Mary Marks
District Court
W. 3. Barauill
Wreck on Burlington-Northern line kills one, injures many
A Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern passenger train derailed near Burlington causing one death and multiple injuries. The Pullman car departed first but overturned, passengers were thrown to the floor as the coach rolled over twice. The most severe injuries resulted from loosened seats. Names of the injured and witnesses are listed among a long roster.
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Burlington, Cedar
Northern
Miin No
Davis
Whlow
Everely
Estella Bowen
Buckhorn
Cistus
Woleoont
Mist
Lel Palearbsape
Lbaiebterig
Hiahtty
Siapeus Eyrthe Han Wooldow
Falla
Wilson
Easing
Banschler
Pueblo
Gates
Hay
Welcome
Richmond
Pheer Joba
Gatland
Aul Mes
Auenst Marnier
Mishel
Slot machine ban spreads through Burlington Keokuk and beyond
A vigorous drive against slot machines sweeps Burlington, Fort Madison, Keokuk and nearby towns with officials, including Keokuk mayor Stoot, ordering prohibition. Earlier licenses in 1807 totaled 72 machines with $370,000 annual take, many operators seeking Illinois and Missouri towns to sell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buriington
Fort Madison
Keokuk
Eile
Aye Ma A
Burlington
Jordan
Fort Maligou
Stoot
Keokuls
St Teast
Magar Root
Quincy
Hannibal
Ilinois
Sissouri
Minister Seng 1 Prison in Nev. George Parrish Trial
A garbled report notes Congregationalist minister George W. Parrish of Mushail town involved in forgery in Sandwich, with sentences, detectives, and a prosecutor named Thust yweneher. A man named Phillip le-Carr reportedly died in Sinus City jail after delirium tremens, with unclear details and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seng
George WH
Parrish
Jastar
Mushailtown
Armenia
Sandwich
Syamore
Wans
Jad
Yweneher
Anit
Vics
Itv Prentwens
Thomas Reyholds
Phillip le-Carr
Comney
Sinus City
Hint
Football_titles and standings in Chicago season opener
The article reports on early college football results including Chicago's efforts and the Chicago Athletic Association's football game, noting pivotal plays and scoring as the season begins. Dartmouth College is mentioned in relation to early schedule context and the broader college football landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syed Saue
Chicago
Ghicazo Athletic Association
Dartmouth University
Reo
Wats
Riot in Aniscon Leaves Soldiers Dead and Wounded
A riot involving white and black soldiers erupted in Aniscon around mid afternoon. Shots fired, clashes and looting followed as troops were deployed to restore order. Casualties reported and reinforcement units moved in to quell the unrest.
Train wreck injures twenty two on Burlington line
A three coach Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern passenger train plunged down a six mile embankment six miles north of Burlington. One coach containing thirty passengers tumbled over the bank injuring two seriously and seventeen lightly. The Pullman sleeper derailed and rolled down the slope, while the day coach near it also plunged off the embankment injuring several travelers. Rescue efforts followed as crews battled wreckage and injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington, Cedar Rapids
Northern Road
Burlington
Cedar Rapids
Veteran notices and obituaries from Monroe and surrounding towns
A fragmented obituary collection notes veterans from Monroe and Peoria and other towns. It lists names like Lenny Wiler, Adam Batuser, Mrs. Caroline W Paton, Moku J. Overton, Frederick P. Sauguiner and others, with ages and brief life details. Mentions include battles, Civil War service, and severed ties to families, plus a reference to local park funding and civic notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wosalthy Walker
Monroe
Samutel
Beenklyn
Haskell
Dora Capps
Thieputis
Springfiald
Caroline W' Paton
St. Tonts
Caldali
Moku J. Overton
St Joseph
Spain
Vrederick P. Sauguiner
Olerey
Tallis
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Cmpany
Wis
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Menese
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Noefole
Secretary of the Navy
Maria Teresa
Soli
Mauison Square Garden
WJ. White
Cleveland
James A. Murphy
Averveta
Wyses
Sharkey
Pee Hawenye
Nankts & Noetern
Berlington
Wholesale Grocers’ Association
Council Blufs
Iowa and Nebraska
A. B.stoner
Des Moines
Benson
Stoner
Hunt
Sher
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Sioux City
Treeis
Hidnelle
Carson
Thirsem
Wa Ald
Aniscon
Sévera Q Winer
Tenth ‘Street
Colby
Seeait
Suvi
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