World Wheat Shortage Seen But Not Uniform in Scale
Agricultural Department review on foreign crops notes a deficit in the wheat harvest across Russia France Austria Hungary and India while shipments from Russia rise. Higher stocks and favorable conditions in Argentina and India offset fears in parts of Europe, with growth aided by good prices and sowing conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Quatias Yeany
Odessa
Europe
France
Russias
Austria-Hungary
Danubien
United Kingdom
Turkey
Argentina
India
Hunger and Death toll among Cuban reconcentrados rises
Report cites about 75 percent mortality of some 400,000 noncombatants in Cuba under Weyler's policy now under Blanco. Despite feeding orders, daily deaths among the reconcentrados remain frightful as Spanish opposition rails at Blanco's efforts. News from small towns dwindles, with one article calling the hunger spectacle "one of the most awful spectacles ever presented to humanity."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Weyler
Blanco
Wesler
Hz- Fana
Gold Fields lure draws Auburns women to Alaska voyage
Charles Carrington of Seattle advertises recruiting 300 healthy Auburn women to Alaska next spring to balance expected male surplus in the gold regions. He plans to fund the expedition from wives’ payments. a former miner arranges travel costs. Captain Porter dies after defending his schooner World from Libuton island natives. Edouard de Dover, noted composer of bras and ballets born in 1817, is reported dead in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Carrington
Seattle
Wash
Auburn
Carrington
Alaska
Porter
World
Libuton Island
Gulf of California
Edouard Marie Ernest de Dover
Paris
Mysterious Case Clouds Widow in Ketcham Death
Developments surround the death of broker John B. Ketcham in Chicago. His widow Mabel Wallace-Walkup claims marriage and a will awarding his estate to her, while relatives contest both his mental state and any will. Police and State's Attorney investigate alleged conspiracy as the estate case moves to court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milsionaire
John B. Ketcham
Chicazo
Auditorium Hotel
Mabel Wallace Walkup
Nune Ketcham
Milwaukee
Netchim
Hignor
Vew
Ketcham
Mihraukee
Ketchamatio
Tio
Mabel Wallace-Walkup
James B. Parner
John B. Wetcham
Christmas at Dawson An Oregon man aims for big profits
Charles H. Vest of Pentland Oregon plans a Alaska venture to supply Dawson with Christmas dinners. He travels with 23 dogs 10 sleds five helpers and carries 3843 dozen eggs 134 tons poultry and 50 dollars worth of oysters frozen for shipment. He expects to sell poultry for five dollars a pound and oysters at high markups hoping for about 100000 dollars profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Charles H. Vest
Pentland
Ore
Alaska
Dawson
Vest
West
United States to Great Britain Food Shipments Nine Months
For the nine months ended September 30, exports from the United States to Great Britain included beef cattle sheep meat pork and lard butter and cheese with quantities and values listed such as 210 708 080 pounds of beef, 16 599 480 dollars for cattle, 1 374 435 pounds of bacon and ham totals and other perishable food products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Great Britain
Boones
Postal Savings Debates Mark Gary Report Advocating Depositories
Postmaster General James A. Gary urges nationwide postal savings depositories as essential to curb deficits and expand services. He cites savings adoption abroad, notes improvements from consolidated post offices, and argues security over interest rate as key, with hopes for 1 cent postage and wider rural delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Gary
Gary Das
Congress
Gary
United States
Simarly
Europe
Hawaii
Great Britain
Canada
Calliage
Tragic assault at Animore ends in double self harm
At Animore I T Charles Reinard fatally wounded his cousin and sweetheart Miss May Reese by slashing her throat and then slashed his own throat. Miss Reese is expected to recover, while Reinard died from his injuries.
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Animore, I. T
Charles Reinard
Miss May- Reese
Reinard
Tragic killings from Nebraska to Tennessee and horse breeding deal
Ralph Van Horn near Unadilla Nebraska fatally shoots his 5 year old son then dies by suicide amid mental strain. In Hayden Nebraska John Sebree kills Henry Davis and is fatally wounded by Mollie Davis, Henry's sister. Gen W H Jackson of Belle Meade Tennessee buys Richard Croker's interest in the Belle Meade thoroughbred breeding term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph van Horn
Unadilla
Neb
van Horn
Hayden, Ey
John Sebree
Henry Davis
Sebree
Mollie Davis
Henry
W. H. Jackson
Belle Meade, Tenan
Richard Croker
Report on Bimetallism Correspondence
The United States fiat on bimetallism shows Britain deferring to India in coinage questions. India rejects reestablishing free silver minting, arguing that failure would fall on India and that signatories like France and the U S could shield themselves. A caveat hints India might reconsider if the scope broadens.
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Offcini
United States Monetary Commission
Great Britain
India
Doré
Treasury
America
Government of
Europe
Frinte
United States
France
Weathers Returns to Corydon as Bank Failures Raise Hope
Weathers president of the failed Leavenworth Marengo and English banks arrives back in Corydon to report to a depositors committee. He says he will support his family during settlement, will pay dollar for dollar, and has arranged a general assignment with R C Arnold. Willett’s kin pledge funds if Willett clears himself of intentional wrongdoing.
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Weathers
Leavenworth
Marengo
English
Ind
Louisville
New Albany
Coryydon
Corydon
Nolen Barnet
Leavenworth Loans
R. C. Arnold
Leaventworth
Asignet
Mrr
Willett
Rothrock
Huntingburg Bank
Three Arrests in Lansing Bank Defunct Case
Three arrests were made in the defunct People's Savings Bank case at Lansing Michigan with more expected. Charles H Osband former bank cashier and directors Christian Breisth and Charlies Bross were taken into custody. Osband faces charges of five false entries to deceive bank officers and defraud depositors. Directors Bros and Breisch are charged with subscribing to an oath while bank stock in their names was pledged as collateral. I A Winstanley and C J Frederick of the New Albany Banking Co were arrested in Indiana on perjury charges for allegedly swearing falsely in affidavits seeking continuances in wrecking cases.
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People’s Savings Bank
Lansing
Mich
Charles H. Osband
Christian Breisth
Charlies Bross
Osband
State Banking Department
Bros and
Breisch
I. A. Winstanley
C. J. Frederick
New Albany (Ind.) Banking Company
Jeffersonville
Winstanley
Frederick
New Albany
secretary bliss report recommends congress aims for indian territory reforms
Secretary Bliss presents estimates totaling 150 082 419 for the fiscal year ending June 30 1899. He cites 200 000 pension claims awaiting adjudication with 30 40 percent expected to be admitted, potentially swelling the pension roll from 5 million to 7 million, then modestly to about 10 million in the first year after payments begin. He urges Dawes commission authority to investigate and report on speedy settlements and supports extended allotment periods and broader territorial governance for Indian affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interior Department
Enterior
Bliss
Congress
Wichita
Oklahoma
Dawes Commission
Apri
United States
Indian Territory
Colorado
Alaska
Nicaragua Canal
Central America
Pacific
Death of Reverend George H. Houghton of the Little Church Around the Corner
Pastor Rev. George H. Houghton of the Church of the Transfiguration dies. Other items report Nicaragua President Helaya sending a commission to sell the Nicaragua National Railroad and steamboats, a mob wrecking tollgates in Kentucky, a Washington monthly trade summary, and George F. P. Michael’s divorce suit in Ohio claiming his wife’s neglect since 1859.
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George H. Houghton
Church of the Transfiguration
Helaya
Nicaragua
United States
Europe
Tolgates
Nicholasville
Washington
Tif
George FP. Michael
Proper care for blankets to preserve warmth and freshness
Do not expose blankets to fresh air too frequently or they will lose warmth. Finest woolen coverings need proper airing and should be dried promptly after washing. A fine short wool card can help restore softness and luxe feel.
Sweet Potato Salad and Corn Fritters Recipe
Boil three large sweet potatoes cut into half inch squares. Mix with celery salt and pepper, toss with French dressing of three tablespoons vinegar one teaspoon onion juice salt and pepper. Refrigerate two hours. Garnish with pickles olives and parsley. For Corn Fritters grate corn, prepare batter with eggs cream or butter and flour, fry in hot fat like doughnuts or cook on a griddle.
Parisian Doctor Promotes Quick Burn and Scald Cure
A Parisian doctor reports a solution of one part plerend to seventy two parts water as a speedy burn and scald remedy. He advises keeping barrels of the mix in dry rooms for workers to soak in. Pain is said to vanish instantly, sores prevented, with a full cure in four to five days.
Home Cookery Secrets From An Old Receipt Page
The text outlines frying batter for oysters with six eggs per quart of mill and seasoning, plus olive and stuffed olive sandwiches using minced olive flesh and salad dressing. It also covers a rice sauce with eggs sugar and milk, and variousHints on stains, lace renovation, rust removal, ant control, furniture polish, soaking dampened towels, broths, egg yolk storage, stale cake revival, and finally notes on Danish and Scandinavian labor unions with counts of members.
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Joan B. Retcham
Madel Wallace
Leup*kretcham
Christmas
Postal Banks Best
MR Gary
Thomas Dixon
New York
St .Thomas B. Reed
House of Congress
Spain
Bristol
Denmark
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