Formal plan for transoceanic cable and public notices
A Thomas Roosevelt era item outlines Oyster Bay talks on a new Pacific cable by the Commercial Pacific Cable Company led by Jebe W Mackay. It discusses government acceptance limits and the need for American control, plus postal political activity guidance and pension disbursement figures and naval experiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ioosevelt Wold
United States
Paerfe Ocean
Oyster Thay
Commercial Cable Company
Jebe W. Mackay
Commercial Pacific Cable Company
Ward
Crop Averages High in August Report Shows Strong Corn Outlook
The August 1902 agricultural report notes corn condition above the ten year average in most states with Kansas and South Dakota showing declines. Nebraska and Missouri exceed their ten year averages by 35 and 22 points respectively, while Indiana Ohio Iowa and others report gains. Wheat oats barley and other crops vary by state with some records at highs in New York Wisconsin Ohio and Michigan reflecting a favorable overall trend despite late harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Kansas
South Dakota
Nni
South
Michigan
Nebraska
Missouri
Ohio
Iowa
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Whig
Indiana
Mllinois
North Dakota
California
New York
LSOT
Averae
Lanois
S&s
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alnryland
Utah
Colorado
Oregon
WashingTon
Tidiana
West Virginia
Virginia
Fennnessee
Oklahoma
Northerm
Bo Hut
Sfarin
Middle Atlantic
Ohin Valley
Resine Itd
South Atlantic
Montana
New England
Washingtom
Pacific Coast
Mississippi Valley
Mississippi River
Afissouri
Ohio Valley
Texas
Seine England
Alissanti Valley
Worthiille
Tate Tobacco
Middle States
Cuttin
Railroad property in Town valued higher by year
Far and Near notes show railroad property in town assessed at 4 316 726 more than last year amid broader economic signals. Reports from Oregon describe severe stock cattle losses due to drought while Wu Ting Wang, the Chinese minister to Washington, is said to be reappointed. The sale of TV Ryan’s entire racing stable at Sheepshead Bay features the 5 year old Roxane star mare fetched 10 000 for her at Sanford & Son spring sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Wu Ting Wang
Washington
TV. Ryan
Sheepshead Bay
Roxane
Terblaise Ondina
Sanford & Son Pring
Mission to Asia Led by Rev Dr George B W Pentecost
Rev Dr George BW Pentecost sails for West Asia under the Congregational and Presbyterian boards to evangelize Japanese and Asian Christians. He will tour China, Japan, and the Philippines for about a year, to strengthen local Christians, gather missionaries and native teachers, and hold conferences as part of a two-board plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George BW
Pentecost
West Asia
Tle
China
Japan
Philippines
Congregational
Presbyterian
Missionaaries
Saul
Sudh
Condemned Mortensen Sentenced to Death in Salt Lake City
Fetor Mortensen, condemned starver of James K R Hay secretary of the Pacific Lumber Company, was sentenced in Salt Lake City to death for his crime. The date of execution was fixed at Oct. 11. The condemned man chose shooting as the method of his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fetor Mortensen
James KR. Hay
Pacific Lumber Company
Salt Lake City
Boers Press Demands Rejected by England After Conference
A British parliamentary paper reports discussions between Colonial Secretary and Generals Botha De Wet and Delarey. Boers sought amnesty, pensions, language equality, free return, release of prisoners, compensation, property restoration, debt extensions, and other terms. Chamberlain rejected reopening of Vereeniging conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Se Ry
Joseph Chamberlain
Botha
de Wet
Delarey
Brior
I Oai
Toni
South Africa
Transvaal
Natal
High Mark for Gold in United States Treasury
Treasury vaults hold 573,936,198 in gold, a record for any nation. Gold flows in at 200,000 to 500,000 daily, with certificates and notes reducing holdings. Officials note the rise signals financial stability, aside from a distant Russian peak years earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Treasury
United Statery
Treasury
United States
United St
Russia
Industrial prospects show steady progress and price stability
Dun and Bradstreet Weekly Review of Trade notes steady domestic demand and price maintenance despite higher production costs. Rail traffic rose 3.0 percent from last year, while cotton goods inquiries and footwear quotations remained firm amid weather-weary crops and slow wheat receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Auust
Rh. G. Dun & Gols
Losather
Langers
Ted
Maine Vote Surprises as Republicans Win Statewide Plurality
Maine results show Republicans securing a probable 27 500 vote lead statewide, defying pre election expectations. Four GOP congressmen Littlefield Allen Barish Powers are elected, while Cumberland Sheriff candidate Rishee loses to Pennell. Portland’s voters resist renewed prohibition enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Cumberland
Andrescoggin
New York
Wancaock
Littlefield
Allen
Barisish
Powers
Rev
C. F. Rishee
Cumberland County
William A. Pennell
Vennell
Portland
Commodity Prices Across Markets Echo Fragmented OCR
The note lists varied prices for cattle, sheep, wheat, oats, rye, barley, corn, and butter across multiple cities including Chicago Cincinnati New York and Toledo. It reads like a wholesale market roundup with ranges and unit notes, reflecting a volatile midwestern grain and livestock trading scene.
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Hays
Onis
Lilisnapelis
Chicaro
Wandota
St. Louis
Fife
Bowhite
New York
Saar
Primitive wire and bale techniques in early agricultural gear
Readable portions describe methods for securing wire and making bales, including timber blocks for level alignment, iron rods and mulings for handles, and using tran bars to stiffen. Details cover bale dimensions, packing weights for home use and export, and adaptations for army supply, with notes on space efficiency and fire risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nile G
Mainy
Stafidarth
Ilome Tae
Agricultural notes on strawberry pests and crop care
The article discusses strawberry bed management including soil fertility, row spacing, and weed control. It lists pests such as borer larvae and worm-like insects, and covers spraying, timing, and reseeding to protect crops. It also mentions livestock feeding debates and general farm practices from Pratt and other regions.
Fragmented OCR text with unclear topic and entities
The readable portions show garbled phrases about cows waste and various nonsensical terms. No coherent event, person, or organization is identifiable to summarize into a news item.
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Wayane
Park
Mathers
Faterigs Department
Arias
Alaska
Hev
Sheldon Jackson
Cogulac
Grand Army of the Republic
Aiguiaubers
Emenes
HINA
Navy Department
Annapolis
Department
Roosevelt
Trrof
Pessendeeo
Werther Bureau
Witelus
bPessenden
Afanea
N.C
Trengion
Ware
Putin
G. AL R
Hilding
War Department
Manila
Morristown
M. 7
Old Bank Prates
Cuba
Federal Council
Moanney Ordiers
Cannon
Gail
Snd
United States Navy Department
Government Monthly Report
Trev
Sheldon A. Harris
Uliness Bederstien
Enbor
Lachovers’ Taernational
Gongre Vations Chiarehy
Dhwighet
Nsuranes
Chicago
Charles ‘Decker
Rev.di Uadsiac
Charles Becker
Notoria
Quentin Penitentiary
Bankers’ Assetation
San Francisco
Din- Kkertonzo Agency
Becker
Nevada
Suis
Seveval
Leopold Schenk
Schwanberg
Vienna
Luther TR. Marsh
Ai. Marsh
Havine
Pomper
Onondaga County
New
Marsh
Albert Gleaves
Mayflower
H Charse
United Sates
Presidents
Milith Huntington
Ter
Willard VW
Cleaves
Miss Huntington
Mr. Chamberlain
Bradstreet's
Canada
Spi
Spimeanolis
Arihwest
Ghis
Oime
Whenoressa Iron Makers
Aimerican Uillis
Warler
Develon
Bolling
Seine
Curtiss
de Lowisintien
Weike Deavish
Hoch Catia
Wichita Couk Alfores
Dhaerhters
Tariners
Kaneis Society
Olentent
Pisos Silesmen
Mel
SY. Dilvine
Pratt Dioon
Aif
DonneMmird
Uo Sn
Tvaitra
Raael
Selomon Geslev
Nloniy
Erinnis—Ainslee
Eomvare
Denethin
Idaho
Nike
Mali
Richarik
Seereel
Laur
Nolo Avery
Orster
Brosuli
Exowslivin
Flic Palys Wuoste
Adil Dian
Didey
Pete
Agrivabe
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