Grain supplies shift with wheat and corn up while oats fall
Last week grain stocks show wheat up 524 207 bushels and corn up 269 344 bushels, oats down 346 099. Total wheat stock stands 31 210 796 bushels versus 44 570 283 a year ago. Reports from Montreal and Chicago note arrests, explosions, and industrial tensions as other headlines.
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Toronto Dispatch
McGarigle
Prussia
Peoria
Ohio
Norman Grege
Belgium
Ninve
Chicago
Northerner
Milwaukee
Sullivan Challenge to Sullivan for a Fight in September
Peter J. Nolan of this city received challenge offers from John I. Sullivan for a bout of 3000 dollars a side. Nolan to win if he lasts four rounds with two ounce gloves. Nolan accepted by wire if Sullivan raises the stake to 1500 dollars a side.
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Cryormmatr
Peter J. Nolan
John I. Sullivan
Nolan
Sullivan
Market Report from Kansas City Grain and Produce Trade
Kansas City reports mixed activity in grain and livestock with dull overall tone. Prices show bid and ask spreads for cash and future contracts in corn oats rye and other commodities while receipts and stock levels adjust.
Kansas City Live Stock Market Report 1897
Receipts total 8 882 head with shipments of 38 270 cattle and 2 083 calves. Market dull with mixed demand. Steers traded at 25 to 10 higher, cows and heifers noted in receipts. Prices modest. overall activity described as moderate.
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Kansas City
Hannas City
A Brilliant Occasion Celebrates Constitution Centennial
Philadelphia hosts the centennial of the Constitution with an immense festival drawing about 200000 visitors from multiple states. A five mile industrial civic pageant winds through streets as warships fire salutes and grand receptions mark the event. Presidents Cleveland and Hayes attend along with numerous governors and dignitaries amid fireworks and illuminated vessels.
The Anarchists Seek Commutation Amid Storm News
In Cmcaco on September 15 the condemned seven entertain mixed moods as the Staats Zeitung shifts to favor commutation. Spies wash tinware. Lingz shaves. others hide near the cell house as supporters arrive. The paper urges defense to seek commutation rather than pardon, warning continued unrest could bring more executions.
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Stants Zuitung
Cmcaco
Lingz
Staats Zeitung
Faith Healing Camp Meeting Attracts 1000 In Decatur
Faith cure gathered more than 1000 people at Oakland Park as Mrs. Maria B Woodworth the trance evangelist visited from Boiling Springs for the Methodist conference. Leah from Clinton and a bride from Carbondale sought relief from paralysis and rheumatism amid ardent faith and public exhortations.
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Inz
Faith Cure
Oakland Park
Maria B. Woodworth
Decatur
Boiling Springs
Lea
Clinton
Allie
Carbondale
Meade
Congressmen Heard Sends Letter to Sedalia Paper Manager
In Sedalia Missouri September 14 a letter from Jno. T. Hearn, congressman of the Sixth district, accuses J. West Goodwin of enduring abuse and warns he will take a personal stand if it continues. The Star notes the correspondence appears in the Sedalia Bazoo.
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Heard Kicks
Sunauta
Heard
Sedalia Bazoo
Jno. T. Hearn
Daughter Delivers Illegitimate Child Then Child Is Killed
The event in Caneponta Miny September 15 reports Clement Thiel’s daughter gave birth to an illegitimate child. The neighbor’s son, recently went west. The daughter’s brother Michael allegedly took the child and wrung its neck in the yard. The mother is said to be near death. the sheriff pursues the killer.
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Miny
Clement Thiel
Michael
Thia
Sterling Prosperity Noted In Harvest Town Report
Sterling Kansas notes show sorghum operations at forty barrels per day with fair quality. Sugar mill to run next season. Fort Scott test boosts the industry. Abundant broom corn, corn, and good wheat prospects accompany the harvest update.
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Stenuwe
Kan
Sorshun
Fort Scott
Bates September 14 Secre da peer fant
The readable fragments mention Bates and September 14 with unclear context. No clear event, organization, or person details are available to form a fuller summary.
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Erceries Bates
The
Secreda Peer Fant
Three Kansas City Officers Charged After Man Dies
Thomas Burke 66 died after a disturbance at home led to his arrest by officers Nichols Peterson and Fitzgerald. Burke suffered ruptured injuries from a kick near the station and died after a coroner ordered Peterson arrested for murder. Burke left $25,000 estate to his family.
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Kawsas City
Kansas City
Thomas Burke
W. Nichols
Samuel Peterson
Edward Fitzgerald
Chan Ge
Ho ‘T
Hawu
Peterson
Independence Day in Mexico Celebrated with Enthusiasm
In the city of Mexican on September 16 Independence Day was celebrated with great pomp. President Diaz spoke at the national palace and a cannon salute followed. Americans joined the festivities as banners, portraits, and grand processions highlighted the celebration with 10,000 troops and notable cavalry displays.
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Mexican
Diaz
National Palace
Alameda
Hidalgo
Washington
Kidnapping Plot Rumor Linked to Spanish Filibustering
A Key West special reports rumors of two Cuban American citizens being kidnapped to hinder filibuster plans. Spanish spies are suspected with no local defense present. New Cuba news claims a 57 man filibuster force led by Manuel Garcia near Matanzas, with disputed details and court martial plans for seventeen captives.
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Key West
Florida
Keys
Milfin
Cuba
Matanzas
Manuel Garcia
Matanza
Alleged Discrimination Discussed Before Interstate Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission held a brief session at the chamber of commerce in Sr. Paul on September 16. The case involves the Mankato Business Men's Association versus the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad over whether rates from Mankato to Chicago are reasonable compared to those from the Twin Cities to Chicago. J. H. Hunley testified that rate reasonableness factors include city sizes and business volume, and noted Des Moines to Chicago rates are lower than St. Paul to Chicago, with lake competition influencing rates.
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Minnt
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chamber of Commerce
Mankato
Business Men's Association
Minneapolis
J. H. Hunley
Chicago
Twin Cities
Des Moines
St. Paul
Mob Kills Man and Injures Others in Georgia
In Courtier Georgia a young black man Millard was found not guilty of stealing seed cotton after a quarrel left him wounded. A mob attacked Adam Millard’s home killing the elder and wounding a woman and two youths. one youth fled, another later died, as a second shooter is reported missing.
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Tyro Stansom Millard
Nero
Millard
Adam Millard
Ransom
Sid
One Year Alive With a Broken Back
Jerry Shan non a section boss for the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad died at Arten in Gavena Inn September 16 from injuries suffered when thrown from a hand car a year earlier. The wheel ran over him and crushed the lower spine producing paralysis. Doctors gave up but he lingered for a year, drawing wide medical interest for his prolonged survival.
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Jerry Shannon
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad
Arten
Harmon
Mexican Central Railway Cuts Fruit Rates to Midwest
Mexican freight agents announce very low export rates on Mexican fruit to Chicago Denver St Louis Omaha Minneapolis and other western cities. Arrangements with interoceanic narrow gauge corridors extend into regions beyond Mexico City for cheap shipment. Packing will be careful to compete with Southern California.
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Qumroaco
Mexican Central Railroad
Fia
Chicago
Denver
St. Louis
Omaha
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Mexico
Bank Closes Doors Under Examiner's Action in Conny
Bank Examiner closes the First National Bank in Conny at 9 o clock this morning halting operations. The action follows a formal examination revealing financial concerns and prompting the seizure and shutdown of bank functions. Local customers were left uncertain about deposits and access to funds as the routine oversight proceeded.
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Conny
First National Bank
Jenin
Bismarck Kalnoky Talks Signal Shifting European Alliance
September 17 report notes Count Kalnoky will travel from Friedrichsruhe to Berlin then Dresden and Vienna. The visit follows Bismarck’s Kissingen meeting and signals renewed German Austrian ties amid cooler Germany Russia relations. The Fremdenblatt hints at broader strategic dialogue while the North German Gazette reprints without comment.
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Anarchist Circulars Spark Clemency Petition in New York
An inflammatory English and German circulars flood New York streets denouncing Chicago authorities and the Illinois supreme court. The missive calls for protest against the death sentence of seven workers and announces a mass meeting at Cooper Union on Monday September 19 with English and German speakers.
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Cooper Union
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Proutmbent
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Petition for Executive Clemency in Anarchist Case
Printed petition forms for Governor Oglesby requesting commutation of life sentences for August Spies Michael Schwab Oscar Neebe A R Parsons Samuel Fielding G Fischer Lewis Lingg and George Engel are being mailed nationwide The petition drafted by Captain Black urges mercy to ease state tension and promote peace in Illinois.
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G. Fischer
Lewis Lingg
George Engel
Atate
Spanish government cites Kentucky born general Featheringill
A Madeira postmark letter to Senor Meredith Featheringill’s widow claims General John Featheringill of the Spanish army died on a mission. The estate in Spain is valued around 1,000,000 with no direct heir. Featheringill, born in Kentucky, later joined the Spanish army and rose to general amid a reported attack by natives.
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New Albany
Meredith Featheringill
Madeira
Featheringill
Harry Chambers
John Featheringill
Kentucky
Cuba
Spain
Fire at Lake Fideler Colliery Traps Two Men
A fire broke out last evening on the third level near the bottom of the Lake Fideler colliery shaft in Saamorm Pa. Mine Boss Bryan Denning and an assistant are trapped in the mine shaft as rescue attempts fail due to dense gas and smoke filling the workings.
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American board letters describe starving in Sicily and Asia Minor
Letters to the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions depict dire hunger in Sicilian and Asia Minor populations. Contributions are to be forwarded by Langsons Ward, treasurer, located at 1 Somerset Street, Boston.
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Poptaaiseir
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
Sicilian
Plain
Asia Minor
Langsons Ward
Somerset Street
Wreck on Atlantic and Pacific line near Needles
Pueblo special reports a severe rail crash twenty to thirty miles from Needles California. The engine and forward part of the train fell through a bridge. Engineer Frank Thompson is killed. Near fifty people are said to be killed or injured though details are scarce.
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Pueblo
Atlantic & Pacific
Needles
Cal
Frank Thompson
American Sentenced in Havana Conspiracy Trial
Cerilo Pouble, an American, convicted of conspiring against the government in Havana. He was sentenced to three years six months and twenty one days’ imprisonment, after already spending three years in jail.
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Havanna
Cerilo Pouble
Missing money package reported in Minnesota bank
A telegram from Duluth to St Paul notes a valuable package of money disappeared from the Union National Bank in St. Paul this afternoon. The report mentions the package contained a sum of money and has prompted a police inquiry into the missing item.
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Duluth
Unionational Bank of
Hat City
Oldest United States Senator Dead
An aged U S senator died after a long career, with his passing noted by colleagues and memorials planned. Details remain limited as reports confirm the death and honor his service.
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United States
Noraygsia N. C
Beforaee
Sang
Nashville Kicking Downed Detectives Over Election Tactics
Nashville readers react to a surge of Pinkerton detectives said to be sent by the Louisville & Nashville railroad to influence a vote on a $500,000 Tennessee Midland line from Memphis to Bristol. Editorials condemn the force as spies and poll intimidation, demanding a disclaimer or withdrawal.
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Hill and Cleveland Plan 1892 Ticket After New York Parlor Talk
A Philadelphia dispatch reports at a White House reception governors from various states mingled with President Cleveland. Governor Hill and allies discussed the 1892 presidential race with Hill reportedly backing Cleveland for a second term, sealing Hill’s support for the same ticket.
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Union veterans invited to Kenesaw reunion events
In Aruanta Georgia the ex Confederates formed a fifty member committee to arrange a reception for Union veterans of the armies of the Ohio Tennessee and Cumberland who fought from Chattanooga to Atlanta. The visit coincides with Piedmont exposition plans and includes a week of events starting October 10 highlighted by a reunion barbecue at Kenesaw on October 11 and a night illumination. Thousands are expected and special group travel rates from Cincinnati St Louis and Chicago are offered.
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Coroners Inquest Opens on Mitchelstown Killings
In Mitchelstown the coroner resumed an inquest into recent police versus crowd violence. Sergeant Kirwin testified buckshot flew from barrack windows to defend officers trying to enter. He ordered firing when the door was blocked. He claimed lives were endangered, and two buckshot rounds followed by one ball round were fired. Mr. Domothy Herrington, secretary of the Irish National League, was accused of murder by a witness, a remark the crown objected to, but the witness asserted the jury would call him a murderer.
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Wreck on Indianapolis and St Louis Railway Near Station
The fast day express due at 8 35 PM from Indianapolis to St Louis wrecked near Station forty five miles west. Causes uncertain but wheel and track fault suspected. Engineer Heddington and fireman son buried. elder Dington found with throttle. Passengers shaken but none seriously hurt.
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Explorations in Terra Del Fuego Reported In Detail
A report from Buenos Ayres to the state department outlines recent Terra Del Fuego explorations. It argues the archipelago holds valuable farming lands forests and mineral deposits despite earlier beliefs. The report notes two distinct native races and contrasts their physical build and lifestyles.
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D C
Baker
Buenos Ayres
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Serre’Del Fuego
Kansans share notes on counties towns and incidents
A garbled Kansas column reports on court houses in Clay county and Marion projects, garden city amusements, land holdings, a Goode murder in Greeley county, Horton celebrating age, and new industry shifts. It notes schools, post office status, irrigation plans, and various local happenings across towns like Fort Scott, Enterprise, Colby, Lakin, Atchison, Garden City, Westmoreland, Medicine Lodge, Pratt, and more with scattered dates and figures.
Gentleman in Water Surrendered Legs While Bathing
A London gentleman faced a suspension after attempting to remove cork legs before bathing. Natural laws remained in force, and in the water his legs rose to the superior position, effectively giving Beleman the upper hand.
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London
Tesaly
Beleman
Grand Army of the Republic activity in Kansas counties
The Dodge City post organizes a drum corps and a G A R post forms at Nonchalanta. Belmont hosts a bean bake on the first Tuesday in September. The Santa Fe hall in Has kell county is dedicated. Farnsworths Grove to host a camp fire this month. Drury camp fire drew many ladies and pleasant weather. Comrade Dan Todd aims to lead county G A R youth to the St Louis reunion. Renolde assumes Third Brigade command over Cowley Elk and Chautaugan counties.
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Haskell
Farnsworth’s Grove
Drury
Fort’ Scott Monttor
Dan Todd
Grand Army Republic
St. Louis
Not in Barnes Lucy Sees Hint of Proposal
Lucy dismisses Mr Jinks with a taunt about gloves and buttons. Her mother remarks he helped her on a night that sparked suspicion of serious intent, but Lucy insists he is trifling with her affections. Texas Siftings.
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Mr. Jinks
Jucy
Howe
Texas
Weight Loss Through Walking Reported By Bridgeport Lawyer
A Bridgeport Connecticut lawyer noted for sedentary habits and liberal diet lost weight by walking. He reduced his body from a high level to forty two pounds in eight weeks, gaining better health through this simple exercise.
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Bridgeport Conn
Perinds
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