United States the Granary and Packing House for World
A Washington correspondent notes that the nation provides a vast yearly food supply including corn oats wheat and more. It highlights shifts in production relative to population growth, leading states in crops and livestock, and the role of the United States as a global granary for essentials such as eggs with Iowa Ohio and California among top producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Blodgett
Agricultural Department
Ilinois
Minnesota
California
Louisiana
New York
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Maryland
Finois
Massachusetts
Indiana
Florida
Texas
Weather Bureau reports crops thriving despite uneven spring
The Weather Bureau cushion notes warm temperatures and overall excellent winter wheat but rain retarded farm work in the lake region and Atlantic coast. Midwest and Plains show mixed progress with oats, spring wheat seeding advancing and fruit injury from late freezes, notably peaches in the South.
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Weather Bureau
The
Rocky Mountains
Lake Region
Atlantic Coast
Gulf States
Rocky Mountain
Pacific Coast
Washington
Oregon
California
Kansas
Missouri
Tennesse
North Carolina
Ohio Valley
Iowa
Nebraska
South Dakota
Mississippi River
Tennessee
Imany
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
Wisconsin
Gtand
Tiowa
North Dakota
Minnesota
Cam
coUthy
West Prosperity Foreseen By George Gould
George J. Gould, back in Lakewood New Jersey after a West tour, predicts at least a year more of prosperity. He cites superb wheat conditions, potential strong corn and cotton crops, well water saturated soil, and robust Western railroads and banks reducing reliance on New York funds. He sees no wheat shortage and expects steady money locally unless Wall Street prices rise high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gould
West
George J. Gould
Lakewood
N. J
Missouri Pacific
Wabash
Mr. Gould
New York
Wall Street
Labor unrest and union activity across cities
Reports show widespread labor organizing and wage disputes in multiple cities. Pittsburgh, Detroit, and New Haven report unions forming or seeking eight hour days and wage gains. Columbus patternmakers and Toledo trunk and traveling bag makers organize. UK Humber shipbuilders cut wages. Atlantic coast bakers threaten strikes. national clerks association grows to 2000 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Theetroit United Railway Firemen
New Haven
Conn
Columbus
Ohio
Iowa
Toronto
Canada
Brockton
Mass
Shortsville
N. Y
Toledo
Humber
England
National Railway Clerks’ Association
Journeymen Horseshoers
New York City
Brooklyn L Road
Winnipeg
John Blue
Indianapolis
South Carolina
Kansas City
Kan
Chicago
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
Amerger
Trade Review Sees Bright Prospects Amid Mixed Signals
The Dun & Co weekly review notes continued optimism for crops and fertilizer sales, despite earlier frosts and price cuts in Southern pig iron. It cites rising pig iron output, strong machinery demand, and a booming steel sector with high unfilled orders. Wheat and corn exports show steady totals, while the Southwest expects a record wheat crop with winter wheat at high condition levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Chicago
Wall Street
Steel Corporation
Southwest
Trouble Grows in the Balkans Dispatch
Constantinople reports rising tension in the Balkans as a planned uprising in Macedonia is alleged. The Porte concentrates nineteen battalions at Berizovitch to brace for unrest in Albania. Smartosch dispatch notes Turkish troops clashed with seventy five Bulgarians. villagers aided them and few casualties occurred. Russian dockyards in the Black Sea show heightened activity.
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Balkans
Constantinople
Macedonia
Porte
Berizovitch
Albania
Smartosch
Black Sea
Explosion in Pittsburg boarding house kills two Italians
An exploding lamp at a Boundary street boarding house in Pittsburg killed Michael Canard, 33, who left a wife and six children in Italy, and badly burned two other Italians. The blast injured three more, with two possibly dying. A second Italian victim was found charred in the ruins and taken to the morgue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boundary Street
Pittsburg
Michael Canard
Italy
Eloped Daughter Arrested With Denver Negro
Laura Le Roux daughter of Montreal contractor Zotique Le Roux was arrested in Denver Colorado with W F Blackburn a colored man she eloped with three weeks ago Blackburn deserted a wife and two children and allegedly forced her to seek work the girl said there was only a colored man in Montreal and she chose him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura le Roux
Zotique le Roux
Montreal
Canada
Denver
Colo
W. F. Blackburn
Blackburn
Boys Die After Stale Beer Incident at Russiaville
Twelve boys aged 10 to 14 in Russiaville Indiana drank dregs from a keg stolen from a saloon rear. Six fell violently ill and Ed Tingle aged 15 died. The bodies were swollen with large welts and the others suffer severe agony but hope to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russiaville
Kokomo
Ind
Ed. Tingle
Train wreck near Castle Berry kills two and halts service
A southbound Louisville and Nashville passenger train, three hours late, derailed at Castle Berry Alabama after entering an open switch. Postal Clerk Harry Donovan of Gulfport Mississippi died along with an unknown negro fireman. The forward section toppled onto its side. no passengers were seriously injured.
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Louisville & Nashville
Castle Berry
Ala
Mobile
Harry Donovan
Gulfport
Miss
Burglars Loot Stock Residence in St Louis Evening Theft
While the Stock family ate supper burglars sacked the second story rooms of Philip Stock secretary of the English brewery syndicate seizing nearly 2000 dollars worth of jewelry and valuables. James Pierson the coach man was arrested on suspicion of involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Philip Stock
James Pierson
Shamrock Wrecked Off Weymouth In Racing Run
Lipton's yacht overtook the Irish baronet's new challenger off Weymouth England and the Shamrock sustained heavy damage. Sir Thomas Lipton was aboard the yacht and suffered several bruises though injuries were not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lipton
Weymouth
Eng
Sir Thomas
Indians on a Rampage at Pontotoc I T
Indian resistance grows against land allotment in Pontotoc Oklahoma Territory with Dawes commission plans to allocate lands as in the Creek nation. Insiders fear serious trouble as full blood Indians oppose what they deem poor lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc
I. T
Dawes Commission
Canton Arsenal Blown Up by Officials Charged with Powder sales
A Hong Kong dispatch claims Canton’s arsenal, destroyed by an explosion last week, was blown up by officials the viceroy accused of selling powder to rebels to cover their defalcations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
Canton
Attractions Reach Across Temple Fort Wayne
A fragmented notice from Fort Wayne Indiana lists venues including Temple and Theatre attractions. The readable items suggest a schedule or brochure highlighting entertainment options in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple
Fort. Wayne
Ind
Gas Meter Fix Tall Tale From Topeka Clergyman
Rev. Charles M. Sheldon of Topeka Kansas recounts a wedding groom who confessed he forgot the clergyman's fee and then offered a clever gas meter fix as a joke, saying it would prevent the meter from registering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Sheldon
Topeka
Ian
Cabell Beverly Shot Dead in Henderson Street Incident
Cabell Beverly was shot and killed on a Henderson Kentucky street. The shooter identified as W. E. Catlin, caused the fatal confrontation. Investigators began processing the scene and notifying next of kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cabell Beverly
Henderson, Ky
W- E. Catlin
Grain and Livestock Price Averages Across Major Markets
Market listings show bid ranges for cattle hogs sheep and grain across cities including Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee and Toledo. Prices cover wheat corn oats rye hay butter eggs and potatoes with multiple grade distinctions and shipping terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Milwaukee
Toledo
Indiana Fairs for 1908 List of Seasonal Chieftains
A compiled roster of Indiana county fairs for 1908 with secretary names and postoffice addresses. It lists fair dates from July through October across many towns including Marion Kokomo Logansport Fairmount Lebanon Newcastle Lawrenceburg and Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Marion Driving Association
Glen D
Kimball
Marion
Hagerstown
L. S. Bowmon
Kokomo Driving Association
H.H. Beach
Kokomo
Osgood
R. A. Creigmile
Middletown
F. A. Wisehart
Logansport
Edinburg
East Enterprise
R. S. Thompson
Rising Sun
Elwood
Frank E. Des Hority
Frankfort
W. G. Himmelwright
Rockport
James A. Payne
Muncie
M. S. Claypool
Rushville
Newtown
Thomas Shultz
Boonville
J. F
Richardson
Liberty
Milton Maxwell
Salem
W. W. Stevens
Crownpoint
Fred Wheeler
Lafayette
C. W. Travis
Anderson
D. H. Durbin
Covington
Ross de Haven
Shelbyville
C. E. Amsden
Bedford
T. Zollman
Brazil
Arthur D. Davis
Crawfordsville
W. F. Hulet
Chrisney
Rochester
F. Dillon
Huntingburg
E. W Pickhardt
Charles Downing
Indianapolis
Huntington
A. Li. Beck
Decatur
T. H. Harris
Berne
Portland
James F. Graves
Kendallville
J. S. Conlogue
Vincennes
Angola
Orville Soedale
Bremen
L. G. Ditty
Bourbam
B. W W. Parks
Bourbon
Fort Wayne
William Johnson
Mortgage relief sparked during Lafayette church service
Mrs Alfred Usain 50, wife of a Valparaiso businessman, was found dead in bed. At the Lafayette First Presbyterian church service, Rev Hugh Y Gary burned a mortgage of 2500 held against the church, which now has a clear treasury balance. Indiana patents were issued to listed inventors across several cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Usain
Valparaiso
First Presbyterian Church
Lafayette
Hugh Y. Gary
Indiana
John B. Bastain
J. H. Susman
Charlestown
Edward Buysse
South Bend
Grant Champion
M. Wyant
Anderson
Claude A. Contain
Fort Wayne
James S. Conwell
M. E. Chamness
Angerstown
Charles Garver
Peter Grosberty
Monroeville
Andrew’ L. Henry
Indianapolis
Fred Heine
North Manchester
D. Cy. Wright
New Albany
Thos. ‘V. Page
J. Te ‘Huntington
Ad M. Cc
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