May Wheat Corner Roars Over Millions Battle in Chicago
In Chicago the May wheat market becomes a high stakes duel as John Gates and Armour back rival camps led by Lester on a dramatic effort to corner prices. The expansive struggle touches Canada and echoes a historic 1898 attempt, with Joe Leiter and Pardridge figures named in the trading lore.
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BULLS
John Gates
BEARS
Armour
Lester
Canada
Chicago
Gates
Joe Leiter
Old
Ed Pardridge
Bulls and Gates Named as Market Figures in Deal Outlook
Fragmentary text lists John W. Gates of New York as a key figure in a speculative market deal described as a bull operation. The passage notes wide fluctuations and a favorable outlook for bulls since last September around an inauguration of the deal.
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John W. Gates
New York
Lang Drug Co. access through German Building doors
Short cut noted for entering and leaving the German Building via Lang Drug Co. doors. The notice invites readers to use the drug store line for purchases or inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lang Drug Co
Frayed Advertisement Farmed Bargains Mention Beet and Soap
Fragments advertise low prices on beet supplies and toiletries. Mentions toothbrushes shaving soap tooth powder baby food cream and other items with unit prices, though text is incomplete and unclear.
Spinning's Specials on Cushion Fork Brake and More
Disjointed catalog note lists items such as a 196 Spinning Cushion Fork Brake and a $50 sale price. Mentions nameplate bearing and adjusting matters, plus a few small parts like a 1/2 inch Berew Driver and Padlock.
Wheat Corner Days in Chicago Wheat Markets Through History
The column reviews historic wheat corner episodes in Chicago markets from 1867 to 1900s, noting price highs and closes. Events include the 1867 peak near 2.85 and close 2.16, 1882 multiple corners, the 1889 "Old Hutch" surge to 2.93–4, and Lester’s 1898 corner. outcomes range from sharp rallies to spectacular losses for operators.
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Chicago
Jon Lester
Lester
Industrialists and grain men linked to Canadian wheat scheme
The report lists Charles Schwab Corwin Spencer A D Thompson Henry L Little and others as major grain figures tied to a cross border wheat purchase. Norman B funds are said to back a plan to import Canadian wheat mixed with Duluth stock, aiming for profit amid inflated prices. The article notes a Chicago short line may seek court action rather than settle in the pit as market tensions mount.
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Canada
Duluth
Wnlis
Tita
Chicago
Ttte
Gates
Battle of Millionaires Shapes May Wheat Market
The article describes a fierce financial clash between Gates and his Wall Street allies and the Rosenbaum interests over May wheat. Prices traded from about 1.08 to 1.21 of a dollar, with massive cash wheat purchases and large holdings influencing the market. Elevator firms and short sellers maneuvered to absorb supply as bears pressed prices downward and bulls leveraged opportunities across the Northwest and winter wheat regions.
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House of Harris, Gates & Co
Rosenbaum
Gates
Wall Street
Bears
Gates Party
Steel King
Armour-Valentine
Shorts
Northwest
Arrested Conductor Meets Long-Awaited Rendezvous
H. W. Childs, conductor on the Pioneer Limited between St Paul and Chicago, arrived in town for a brief day. In the local office a man approached and greeted him as Mike Roche, noting a long owed debt. Childs recalled rumors of Roche and marveled at the striking resemblance between the two railroad men.
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H. W. Childs
Pioneer
St. Pauli
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
King county school children plant trees in celebrate Arbor Day
Across King county children joined a tree planting drive with enthusiasm. At B F P Day School Seattle 200 boys used picks and shovels to plant trees and clear debris around school grounds and nearby areas. The sunset scene showed a marked improvement and the youngsters cheered for a cleaner Seattle.
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King County
Aesabet
Seattle
B. F P. Day School
Seattie
Information Filed Against Bertha Hopkins for Grand Larceny
Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh filed charges Wednesday morning against Bertha Hopkins for grand larceny. Hopkins was arrested for stealing diamonds while employed at the Graystone and confessed when confronted with police evidence.
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Bertha Hopkins
Mackintosh
The
Graystone
Wholesale grocery and commodity listings from Seattle markets
A dense Seattle market page lists prices for dairy meats produce flour and grains. It includes numerous item prices from California Oregon and Washington vendors and reports on farm feed hay and poultry foods plus Chicago and Liverpool market quotes and brokerage notes by Hopkins & Co.
Roosevelt party adds five bears to hunting tally
President Roosevelts party in Glenwood Springs Colorado reports five more bears killed over two days with three on one day and two on the next. The group is snowbound with fifteen feet of snow blocking the route but guides say they are in the center of the best hunting area and satisfied with prospects.
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Glenwood Springs
Colo
Roosevelt
Government Accepts Rebates on Transportation Fines
Attorney General Moody rules the government may accept rebates from certain western railroads that transported materials for government construction. The change reverses the comptroller of the currency's prior decision. Also noted is Gober B. Brown of Weet Beattie informing his parents he passed the preliminary Annapolis entrance exam.
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Washington
Moody
Gtber B. Brown
D. W. Drown
Weet Beattie
Annapolis
Woman Murdered in New York Apartments on Spring Street
Marie Ducet aged 45 was found dead this morning in her Spring Street apartment. Her year-old daughter discovered the body as police search for two Italians last night seen with her. Money and valuables were missing and neighbors say she often boasted carrying a large sum.
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New York
Marie Ducet
Spring Street
Ducat
Murder suspected after man found burned in South Bellingham
April 26. Prita Pelenz, age 24, was found burned to death at a South Bellingham residence. A revolver lay by the bed with every cartridge discharged. authorities suspect foul play. Pelenz had origins in Montana and owned mines in Colorado.
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Rpellingham
Prita Pelenz
South Bellingham
Pelens
Montana
Colorado
Woman collapses after bottle of whisky slips from hand
Laura Halverson, 26, known to police, dropped a freshly bought bottle of whisky on the pavement in front of the Pioneer building. She convulsed, was taken to the city jail by Detective Kent, and treated by Dr. Buckley. She cried out that the bottle was hers.
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Laura Halverson
Pioneer Building
Military Camp of Instruction Set for American Lake
A Military Camp of Instruction will be held at American Lake near Tacoma from June 10 to 18. Between 256 and 106 militiamen have been ordered to attend. Gen. Drain, head of the national guards of the state, announced the orders in general orders. Fleet Lieutenant Fred Llewellyn is assigned to command of company M Second Infantry to take effect April 24, 1965. Company 1 Second Infantry is mustered out.
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Olympia
American Lake
Tacoma
Drain
National Guards of
Fred Llewellyn
Second Infantry
Bookkeeper F W Radford Dies at Work
F W Radford 70 a bookkeeper dropped dead of heart disease in the offices of H B Emerson Co wholesale fruits 919 Western Avenue early Wednesday morning He arrived shortly after 7 He died before help could arrive He had worked for Emerson about a year and a half He leaves a widow one child two daughters in Boston several relatives in Seattle and Alaska residents
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F. W. Radford
H. 8
Emerson Company
Western Avenue
Mr. Radford
Globe Building
Alaska
Boston
Seattle
Green Lake Improvement Club to Discuss Moore Franchise
The Green Lake Improvement Club will hold a meeting Thursday evening to discuss the Moore electric railroad franchise and sewer plans for the Green Lake district. Secretary Wyant announces the committee report on the franchise shows Moore's proposed Nine line may be slower than Seattle Electric's, and the club will urge a more favorable route to improve service for Green Lake residents.
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Green Lake
Moore
Marriage Licenses and Damages Verdict in Seattle
Matt Dixon and Fannie Graviii both of Seattle appear on marriage license docket. Henry Lees 22 and Maile Real 18, Seattle. John Chee ler Gunby 26 and Alice A. Newell 23, South Seattle. Alfred Archibald suit against Seattle Electric Company ends with verdict for defendant on July Wednesday morning.
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Matt Dixon
Legal
Fannie Graviii
Seattle
Henry Lees
Maile Real
John Cheeler Gunby
Alice A. Newell
South
Alfred Archibald
Seattle Electric Company
Contest Manager Faces Vote Count Troubles at State Polls
The contest manager lags in tallying votes for the state’s most popular school teachers as nearly 2,000 votes pour in in 24 hours. Leading candidates include Lillian Metcalf of Cascade and A Frances Nichols of Painter, while out of town entrants gain some ground, notably Gail of Dunlap.
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Portland
Mies Nelfie Buckley
Central School
Walla Walla School
Miss Gail
Dun
Lap
Lillian Metcalf
Cascade Mies Hawkines
Green Lake
Frances Nichols
Rainter Eeheee
Walla Walla
Mies McMillan
Ballard Mies Young Mise
Pearl Bacon
Bescon Mill
Mies
Nellie Buckley
Central Mine Wiley
Ballard Mises
Grace Hall
Cascade
Mies Metta Armour
Columbia
Mies de Hart
Seattle High
Alice Turner
Longfellow Mise
Mabel Nettleton
Longfellow Mice Bunker
South Park
Subpoenas Issued for KC Packers Managers in Grand Jury
Chicago April 26 Subpoenas were issued for the department managers of three Kansas City packing houses to testify before the federal grand jury about revelations by Marie Marcy former stenographer for Armour and Swift. Twenty witnesses remain to be heard and the examination results show a link between packers and casing companies.
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Chicago
Kansas City
Federal Grand Jury
Marie Marcy
Armour and Swift & Company
One eyed peddler arrests over booze and neglect
Joseph Herr a one eyed professional peddler preferred roaming the streets over hospital care at Wayside Emergency. He was arrested for disorderly conduct after police offered treatment, then left the station muttering he would head to the woods. A cigar stand taps a $4.50 bill in a separate morning incident.
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Joseph Herr
Herr
F. Keefe
Boniface Marriage Report From Phoenix
Word was received Wednesday afternoon of the marriage at Phoenix Arizona at high noon of Manager Ed Kennedy of the Newport hotel and Miss Florence Ashley. The ceremony was at the home of Les Birnie with Judge Williams as best man and Miss Wilcox as bridesmaid. The couple will reside at the Newport hotel First Avenue after May 15.
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Phoeniz
B. C
Ed. Kennedy
Newport Hotel
Plorence
Ashley
Lesle Birnie
Miss Ashley
Judge Williams
Miss Wilcox
First Avenue
Markets Report From Western Avenue Sale Day
Western avenue markets show strong activity with beans onions and potatoes in range while strawberries fail to sell. Heavy shipments arrive including Yakima and Colorado potatoes with prices around 21 to 27 dollars per sack or per dozen for items like spring chickens and crates of vegetables.
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Western Avenue
Colorado
California
Walla Walla
Can't be beat for style or quality by FN Brooks & Co
The notice promotes FN Brooks & Co and urges readers to visit 1201 and Ave to see new products praised for style and quality.
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FN Brooks & Co
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Joe Pritchard
Corwin H. Spencer
Colman Building
First Ave
Columbia and
Marton
Spaning
Second Ave
An Lewis & CO
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Cherry St
Upsar
Ieee
Ohio
Cor
Third
Pike
Nancial King
Chas. M. Schwab
St. Loun
A.D. Thompson
Henry L. Little
Phillsburry-Washburn
Mineapolis
Robert Pringle
Pringle
Fitch & Rankin
Big Board of Trade House
Johan Sickel
Sickel
Roberta & Co
Board of Trade House
Norman B
Colorado Hunt
DR. Lambert
Jake Borahm
Guide Wells
New Castle
Mountain Wilds
Seattle Star
Goeiden C
Barreta
Brazil
Virginia
Websters
Emelt
Sturgeon
Black Bush Fc
Halibut
Perch
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Minnesota Bard Oo
Pillebury
Standard Dakota
Olympic
Fplestric
Holly
Golden Northwest
Fraham
Bbi
C. Co
Farina
Yakima
Barney
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Puget Sound
Waite
Hopkins & Co. (Inc
Amal. Copper
Atchison
Brooklyn R. T
Ches. & Ohio
Can. Pac
Erie
People’s Gas
Ill. Cent
Manhattan
Metropol
Mo. Pac
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Penn
Reading
Rock Island
So. Pac
Com
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Union Pac
Saloa
Liverpool
Settoes News Asn
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Geripps News Raa
Third and Union
Boniface
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