Sudden Revival of Speculation in New York Stocks
Furious buying of Southern Pacific stock leads a sudden revival of speculation on June 4 in New York. Rumors of dividend increases and retirement of preferred stock boost Harriman interests and United States Steel to high levels. Market absorbs heavy selling late, but ends buoyant with Southern Pacific near 130 and Copper Industrials and Pennsylvania rising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriman
United States Steel
New York
Southern Pacific Railroad
Harriman Paclfice
Southern Pacific
Soseip
United States
Paris
Reading
Pennsylvania
Ex-Sheriff Callahan shot in Breathitt County feud
RaTa Jackson Ky June ex sheriff Callahan a deacon in Crockettville was fatally wounded by a ambush while preparing to open his store. The assassin hid behind coal and fled. Callahan had attended a court session in Jackson recently where a malicious shooting case against him was continued. He had warned friends he feared retaliation amid long running local feuds and a quarrel over a church he helped build. Judge James Hargis had been killed by his son Beach Hargis who is serving a life sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Callahan
Breathitt County
Crocketts
Iso
Jackwen
Crockettsville
James Hargis
Iargia
Beach Hargis
German Reichstag Radical Leader Dr Theodore Barth Dead
Dr Theodore Barth a noted radical in the German reichstag died in Baden Baden on June 4 at age 84. Born in 1849 he led the radical faction for years and toured the United States studying campaigns. He edited Die Nation for 24 years and spent his fortune on political causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Barth
Baden Baden
Germany
Reichstag
Barth
Uberallam
Syre
Tan
United States
America
William J. Sryan
Dr. Barth
Die Nation
Jeff Davis Memorial Park Dedication Shared by Kentucky Towns
In Fairview Kentucky the Jeff Davis Memorial Park was dedicated near the birthplace of Jefferson Davis. Funds were raised since 1907 with help from the orphan brigade survivors and Southern women. General Bennett H Young led the effort and plans aim to raise eighty thousand dollars for a memorial temple and to remodel the Davis homestead to house widows of Confederate soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview
Jefferson Davis
Davis
Mississippi
Jeff Davis
Kentucky
Orphan Brigade
Glasgow
Joseph H. Lewis
Bolivar Buckner
Jefferson Davis Memorial Association
Bennett H. Young
United Confederate Veterans
Todd
Christian
General Young
Davises
Louisville
Davis Farm
Four California Women Drown After Auto Plunge
Four women die when a Woodland to Knights Landing car topples from a levee road into the Sacramento River. The chauffeur is rescued. The victims include Mrs. W. F. Rilxen and Mrs. J. H. Dungan along with three Dungan family members. The party had been on a pleasure trip from Woodland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights Landing
Cal
Sacramento
W. F. Rilxen
the and Mail
J. H. Dungan
Woodland
Meryl Dungan
Nynn
Julia Dungen
Griver
Spaniards Fight Bloody Duel Ends in Tragedy
In San Antonio Texas on June 9 Joseph Sa Was and Charles Sousa, prominent Spaniards, were found dead and injured after a knife duel in a locked room. Police opened the door to find Salinas with a heart wound and both men covered in stab injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Joseph Sa+ Was
Charles Sousa
Salinas
Grain and Provision Prices From Minneapolis and Duluth Markets
Grain and provision prices report from Minneapolis and Duluth dated June 8 show wheat on track with various grades and futures for July and September. No. 1 hard and Northern values range from about 1.23 to 1.34 dollars, with futures for July around 1.30 dollars and flax futures near 1.78 dollars for July and 1.50 dollars for September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolia
Kidineapolis
Oono
Northern
Duluth
Minneapolis
St Paul Stock Yards cattle and hog prices report
The St Paul Union Stock Yards lists cattle prices for good to choice steers at 6.00 to 4.50, cows and heifers 3.00 to 4.00, veals 5.25 to 6.00, hogs at 37.00 to 7.50, and sheep wethers 6.00 to 6.26, yearlings 6.75 to 7.00, with Jamaica at 7.25 to 7.75, all in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Jamaica
MIT
Wheat and Corn Prices in Chicago Market Summary
Chicago market notes show wheat July at 1.16 1/6 per bushel with Sept 1.10 and Dec 1.085. corn July 72 1/2 cents, Sept about 65 1/2, Dec 58 1/2. oats July 52 3/4 cents, Sept 44 1/4, Dec 44 1/2, May 47. pork July 19.85, Sept 20.00. dairy and poultry prices listed for Sutter Creameries and dairies. eggs around 196 1/2 cents. turkeys 14 cents, chickens 13 1/2 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Turkays
C. Springs
Chicago stock yard prices mixed across cattle hogs and sheep
On June 8 at Chicago Union Stock Yards bids and prices cover cattle including Reeves Texas steers Western steers stockers and feeders cows heifers calves and a wide range. Hog classes include light mined heavy and good to choice heavy with pigs noted. Sheep summarize native yearlings and lambs with varied values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Texas
Germany Seeks Naval Fleet to Secure Peace Says Navy League
Kiel June 7 Prince Henry of Prussia re presided as Grand Admiral von Koester asserted the Navy League supports a legal naval programme. He said Germany aims a strong fleet not as an opponent but as a means to ensure peace alongside a powerful army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Koester
League
Germany
England
North Sea
Kiel
Navy League
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Emperor William
German Admiral Seeks Peace Terms for Naval Powers
Admiral Weber urged coexistence with civilized nations and warned of a possible war in the North Sea. He opposed a naval construction pact with Great Britain while stressing Germany must consider contingencies. A telegram from Emperor William echoed the aim to build popular support for sea power to ensure peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weber
North Sea
Germany
Great Britain
William
Police seek murderer in Dr Brinkley death case
Chicago June 5 investigation shows Dr John T Brinkley Sr was murdered at the Wellington hotel. Police doubt suicide after finding a pistol by his side and noting the wound position. officials focus on tracing pistol ownership while pursuing leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John T. Brinkley
Brganeville
Ind
Wellington Hotel
Beard
Lightning Strikes Powder Magazine in Austrian Poland
Rendon June report from Cracow says 800 wounded in an ammunitions powder magazine explosion near a railway station. Three score killed and hundreds of houses damaged as a lightning bolt struck the magazine scattering 1500 projectiles among crowds awaiting a train. Local hospitals overflow with the injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rendon
Cragow
Austrian Poland
Imperial Order Urges Yuan Shih Kai to Commit Suicide
A June report from Peking states five court officials carry the Imperial yellow cord to Yuan Shih Kai signifying an order for him to die by his own hand. They are to watch him day and night for two months to enforce the decree amid rumors tied to Prince Ching’s illness and the dowager empress’s coercive stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yuan Shih Kal
Peking
Henan
Uerone
Yuan Shih‘ Kal
Yuan Shih Kai
Prince Ching
Murderer killed on way to court in St Louis
Fred Mohrle who killed Constable Sam Young in North St Louis weeks earlier was assassinated in the corridor of the criminal court building. The shooting came as Mohrle was being taken to court to face charges for Young’s death, ending a bitter political feud. He had claimed gang threats but refused to name his tormentors, saying he could handle himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Fred _ Mohrle
Sam Young
North St. Louis
Criminal Court
William Kane
Young
Mohrie
Mobrie
Social Lion and Financial Genius in Five Month Swindle
Bainbridge Ga June 4 Charles Harding alias A D Oliver escaped custody Dec 31 last then reappeared as promoter millionaire and bridegroom in South Georgia. Sheriff Jones identified him as Harding, who had 11 years to serve in Mississippi for obtaining money by false pretenses. He built mills and a bank at Climax, won a marriage, then faced arrest for swindling locals and a divorce suit filed by his bride. Reports say Mississippi authorities were alerted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bainbridge
Charles Harding
A. D. Oliver
South Georgina
Jones
Monroe County
Alise
Harding
Misatsalppi
Ohio
Oliver
Climax
Gappear
Hallet
Rose English
Climax Bank
Olver
Mississippi
Omaha Train Robbers Held
G W Woods Freda Torgensen and James Gordon were bound over to the next grand jury with $25 000 bonds each to answer charges of holding up and robbing the Overland limited mail car on the Union Pacific railroad on May 2. Judge W H Munger presided in the United States district court. Twenty two witnesses identified the prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omake
G. W. Woods
Freda Torgensen
James Gordon
Overland Limited
Union Pacific
W. H. Munger
United States District Court
Strike Near End As Philadelphia Transit Talks Progress
Prospects for settlement of the Philadelphia Rapid Transit strike look brighter with both sides agreeing to conceal talks and a possible resumption of street car service. Mayor Reyburn presents terms from John B. Parsons including restored positions, wage increases, a representative employee body, and working conditions schedules. Parsons accepts the proposals and ready to implement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Phiadelphia Rapid Transit Company
Reyburn
John B. Parsons
Transit Company
Parsons
Taft Postpones Western Trip Due to Mrs Taft S Condition
President Taft delays a planned August Western and Alaska tour after Mrs Taft’s illness raises concern for her safety. He now plans to travel in the early fall if possible, possibly visiting the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition in its final days but the Alaska trip is unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
Mra
West
Alaska
Tat
Assault on Officer at Yoakum Farewell Event in San Antonio
In San Antonio a policeman, Eugene Wahrmund, was assaulted at a farewell party for Miss Bossie Yoakum, daughter of B F Yoakum, with gun and club taken. United States District Attorney Charles C. Cresson and lawyer Samuel Bennett were arrested in connection with the incident. Also noted is a Chicago conference of criminologists under Northwestern University Law School with no set speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Bossie Yoakum
B. F. Yoakum
Rock Island-Frieco Lines
Eugene ‘Wahrmund
United States
Charles C. Cresson
Samuel Bennett
Criminelegista
Seealen
Chicago
Criminelegiste
Northwestern University Law School
Notice of execution sale in Beadle County
By virtue of an execution from the Circuit Court of Minnehaha County South Dakota issued June 4 1909 and docketed August 1899 the judgment in favor of Melvin Grigsby against Frederick T Day for 11235 and costs was levied on the southwest quarter of section 28 township 110 range 62 in Beadle County. The sheriff will sell the property at public auction at the front door of the courthouse in Huron Beadle County on July 13 1909 at 10 a.m. to satisfy 14135.95 with interest and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mit
Minnehaha
South Dakota
Pen & Judgimentg
Cour
Melvin Grigsby
Phint
Frederick T. Day
Frederick T. Tay
Beadle County
Beadle
Huron
South Iskota
C.R. Huntly
Beadle Co
S. D
Order to Show Cause on Guardian Sale of Real Estate
Beadle County South Dakota County Court hears Ed J. Miller guardian of Milo Booth incompetent seeks order to sell Milo Booth estate real property including multiple sections in sections 4 7 10 14 23 11 1 6 6 and Pettigrew and Mock Five additions in Huron. Next of kin and heirs must appear July 1909 at 10 am in Huron to show cause why sale should not be granted with publication in the Dakota Huronite for three consecutive weeks before hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HEAL
Milo Booth
N. W
Pettigrew
Huron
Runkle
Beadle County
South Dakota
Dakota Huronite
A.A. Chamberlain
Grain and Livestock Prices From Minneapolis and Duluth
Grain and livestock prices listed for Minneapolis and Duluth with bids for wheat on track and arriving, including No 1 hard and No 1 Northern at about 1.30 to 1.40 per bushel. Cattle, hogs, and sheep prices shown for St Paul, noting steers around 5.00 to 8.50, hogs near 7.00 to 7.49, and lambs around 7.50 to 7.60 per hundredweight.
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New York Stock Exchange
Jeff Davis Memorial Park
Old Homestead
California
Sacramento River
Chicago Grain and Provisione
Chicago Union Stock Yards
Prince Henry
Iat
Cracow
Poland
Yuan Shi Kal
SE. Louis
Omaha
Hattle
Head of
Garry
Asher F. Pay
Gardner Fairbank & Churchill Attys
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