Cuba Is a Brake Says Dun & Co in Review of Trade
Dun and Co reports large gains across lines of business despite war scare. Prices rise steadily and demand grows in cotton, steel, railways, agricultural implements, and woolen goods as manufacturers anticipate spring activity. Stock market optimism accompanies upgraded prospects and stronger exports, with iron, copper, and coal prices cited.
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New York
H G. Dun & Ca
Eyente
Canton
Rae Ashe
Gromielng
Iren
Katy
Minn Wisskious
Cumesie
Bessemer Pig
Gare, Wilkers
Yiele
Jusiaty
Marie Fd Connellyailie Colle
Catton
Ehlae Eitten
Vushels
Mit Atlantic
Muur
Arith Pacific Expiortations
Lari
Sernx Artates
Hank Clearings
Lawrence Man Proposes Patent to Cut Arc Lights Out
Jacque Morgan, a Kansas University electrical engineering graduate, has applied for a patent on a device to cut arc lights from a circuit after reaching a set number of hours. Merchants want lights to burn less or go out at night, and Morgan’s mechanism would cut power by grounding the feed at a chosen time. A test at a Kansas City electric plant proved successful and drew enthusiastic reaction from observers.
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Lawrence
Jacque Morgan
Electrical Engineering Department
Kansas University
Ulare
Wichita Masons Proud of Finest Temple Interior Refitting
Architect Ebvert Dumont leads about forty workers in Wichita to remove old partitions and refit the M C A building for Scottish Rite and York Rite bodies. The project reshapes the auditorium into a grand temple, with plans described as the cathedral of Masonry, rivaling notable temples in Denver and the South and West.
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Wichita
Ebvert Dumont
Suditarium Ae
Ind
United States
Denver
Methodist Church Committee Concludes Session in Cincinnati
The oral committee of the Methodist church ended a three day executive session in Cincinnati and decided the next annual meeting will be held in New York in February Isa9. The conference entertainment committee was formed with Henry Spellinger as chairman and Richard Dinnamy as treasurer. The committee will invite venues for the next general conference and report in New York next February. A member urged San Francisco as the site for the next general conference. A memorial for Dr Luke C Wheel was to be prepared.
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Cincinnati
The
Methodist Church
New York
Henry Spellinger
O Mentees
Richard Dinmany
J. TD. Hammond
San Francisco
Pre- Daie & Memorial
Luke C. Wheel
General Beck
Baking Powder Essentials for Alaska Prospects
In Alaska and Yukon camps bread and biscuits must rise in harsh cold and damp. Royal Baking Powder is cited as the only brand that endures Arctic conditions, with endorsements from Mr. McQuesten and Peary and notice that government expeditions trust it. It warns against cheaper brands that spoil during transport or use.
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Royal Baking Powder Company
Alaska
Yukon
Bose
Mir
McQuesten
Alnaka
Arctic
U. S
Iteretiet
Peary
Atlanta Trading Stamps Spark City Arrests
Judge Anderson ruled the aldermanic board not to handle the matter as arrests were not made. Each stamping offence could bring a $100 fine or 30 days in the stockade, at the recorder's discretion. Officials warn continued use may prompt test cases as managers plan further city-by-city operations.
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Anderson
Aldermanic Board
Atlanta
Panic on Nutmeg State Grounds In Bridgeport Harbor
Panic spread aboard the Nutmeg State when it struck rocks in Bridgeport harbor at 2 AM. Captain Wood ordered searchlights raised as passengers surged toward deck. Two men jumped overboard in the fog, were rescued with lifeboats, and the ship remained aground until high tide.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Wood
Haya
Porthang
War Breaks Out At the Meeting of the State League of Clubs
Columbus, Feb 12 One of the stormiest Ohio Republican League conventions closed with about 200 delegates from 72 clubs. Factional tactics surfaced though harmony was urged by retiring and incoming presidents and Senator Foraker. Bushnell Hanna and Foraker dominated proceedings while resolutions praised Governor Bushnell and condemned McKinley Cuban policy.
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Columbus
Ohio Republican League
League
Foraker
Bushnell
Joan J. Sullivan
Habna
Jones
Clay Drinkle
Lancaster
Sullivan
Dayton
McKinley
Hanna
Ana Hanna
Mason
United States
Senate
Asan Bushnell
Mon
Toledo
John J. Willama
Portsmouth
George T. Crawford
John L. Means
Steubenville
National League
John J. Sullivan
Warren
Charles Case
Columee
Lincolnian ideals guide Ohio GOP in McKinley note
President William McKinley extends birthday greetings to Abraham Lincoln in a February 11 note to the Ohio Republican League. He urges adherence to Lincoln's teachings to ensure national peace and progress.
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Abraham Linonin
Ohio Republican League
William Mkinley
Cudahy Plans California Beet Sugar Factory Proposal
Chicago multimillionaire Michael Cudahy is touring southern California and weighing converting 000 acres of his land into a beet sugar ranch with a factory. Early tests show high sugar percentages in the beets, and with guidance from W. A. Clark and Oxford the project may start within a year.
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Chicago
California
Los Angeles
Michael Cudahy
Californis
W. A. Clark
Oxford
Atlanta Passes Anti Stamp Ordinance
Atlanta council enacted a new ordinance prohibiting the sale or use of stamps in the city. The International Trading Stamp company reported no business yesterday, signaling a decisive opposition victory. The measure likely avoids further aldermanic review.
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Qui?s
Alabama Major Murdered by a Negro Laid to Rest
Columbia Feb 12 Chester town mourns Major James K Marshall murdered yesterday by a stranger named James Anderson who claimed he was traveling from Augusta to Rock Hill. Funeral attended by Confederate veterans with the flag he once carried over him.
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Alabama
Columbia
D. C
Chester
James K. Marshall
James Anderson
Augusta
Rock Hill
Grea
Rotkee
Headache Quickly Cured by Dr Deus Antirtssteche
A fragmented ad notes a headache cure by Dr Deus Antirtssteche offered at 25c. It promotes Eureka Springs Arkansas as a summer and winter resort with round trip tickets from major cities via the Wisco Line. Free admission mentioned upon application to Geo T Nicholson, General Passenger Agent, St Louis, Bo.
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Deus Antirtssteche
Asoreke Ark
Eal Fates
Gicine
Fair Play for Gotham War on Discriminating Railroads
New York merchants plan a campaign against Central Passenger Association rate discrimination. A freight bureau will direct preferred lines, backed by 100000 to 200000 dollars. campaign aims to force reduced February March fares to New York, with co operation from Trunk Line members. Also includes ads for mineral water and homeseekers excursions via Union Pacific and a testimonial for King’s New Discovery.
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New York
Merchants’ Association
Central Passenger Association
Central Passenger Resociation
Chicago
Trunk Line Association
Association
Union Pacific
Missouri
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Texas
Louisiana
Arizona
New Mexico
LFA
Lewis
ICKMEN ON THE RAMPAGE. Ice strike for better pay on Hudson River
Ice workers on the Hudson near Glasco strike for $2 per day instead of $1.75. An Italian ringleader John Rich used an oak club to threaten and discipline workers, including Charl Plattekin, forcing men to continue harvesting at several icehouses and ports along the river.
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Folhermar’s
Behonge
Hudson River
Glasco
John Rich
High Hook
Trickey Port
Islasee
Charl Plattekin
Fery
Loshouse
Tiyall
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