Lodays Market Report From An Early 20th Century Newswire
Wheat opened dull but steady with lighter than last year Northwestern receipts and modest demand. Corn and oats followed wheat with similar dull steadiness. hogs and pork values moved marginally higher on local buying. Live cattle and beef steer quotes mixed. sugar, coffee, and grain prices fluctuated in a wide range as markets overall showed limited activity and minor declines.
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Pardridze
May
Star
Seles
Serer
Riaven City
Kansas
Mississippi River
Timothy
Prairie
Judges Stand Together Over Charges Against Judge Clarke
Judge Lurton of the circuit court states that charges filed in the United States senate against Judge Clarke of Tennessee were identical to a prior suit heard by himself and Judge Key. He declares the accusations utterly unfounded and without merit.
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Crxorsall
Jan
Lurton
Circuit Court of the United States
United States Senate
Clarke
Tennessee
Key
Outgoing State Treasurer Missing as Funds Alleged
The retiring South Dakota treasurer W. H. Taylor failed to appear to hand over the office yesterday. Rumors of an investigation spread as his Redfield bank closed its doors and reports say about $25,000 of state funds may be missing, though the exact amount is unclear.
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W. H. Taylor
Mix. Taylor
Redfield
Foreign Missions Topeka Branch Meeting Today
The Topeka branch of the Foreign Missionary society meets at First M. E. church. About 100 women from Topeka and nearby towns attend, with Miss M Watson of Lincoln as secretary and a $2200 quarterly total reported for foreign missions.
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Topeka
The
Foreign Missionary Society
M. E
Kansas
Nebraska
Wyoming
Colorado
Texas
M. Watson
Lincoln
Miners threaten strike over 60 cent rate in Pittsburg
In Pittsburg the miners convention debates a resolution to demand a 60 cent rate, with many predicting an imminent strike if operators refuse. The session focused on unyielding positions as discussions continue and the likelihood of a labor walkout grows. A second ad touts Snow's Pine Expectorant claiming cure for coughs and colds with no returns last year in Topeka.
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Pittsburg
Topeka
Tramps Rally on Freight Train Trigger Police Action
A Newark bound Pennsylvania freight train encountered a troupe of tramps near North Elizabeth. They overpowered crew, boarded engine, and fought officers. Police captured four men Henry Bratton Peter Levison James Sweeney Edward Swift and one tramping suspect jailed after arrival at Jersey City.
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Euimanets
N. J. Jan
Pennsylvania
Newark
Philadelphia
North Elizabeth
Ewarme
Brennan
Freman
Henry Bratton
Peter Levison
James Sweeney
Edward Swift
Jersey City
Seventeen mechanics file liens against Mid Continent Woolen Mill
Seventeen mechanics liens totaling 6227.07 have been filed in district court against the Mid Continent Woolen Mill at Oakland. Workers and suppliers claim balances for labor and material furnished during the mill’s construction last summer. Names include Nichols, Chilson, Heustis, Ruff, Van Houten, Spaulding, Gibbs, Eshe, Pittty, Rankin, Saylor, Young, Pitzgerald, Johnston, Swan Olson, Malone, and Lagerstrom. The case adds to tensions with the railroad over Appleyard machinery now in Argentine.
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Mid-Continent
Iepany
Oakland
Appleyard
Argentine
T. J. Nichols
G. W. Chilson
G. F. Heustis
Wao. Ruff
J. L van Houten
George Spauldleg
Gibbs
Eshe & Material
W. A Pittey
Frank E. Thompson
J. Tf. Rankin
Chas. Saylor
Stone
George Young
J. E Pitzzerald
O. W. Johnston
Swan Olson
James Malone
John Lagerstrom
Building Stop plumps Up in New York Strike Paralyzes Work
Work on several New York buildings is slowed by a strike of union mechanics. Dispute centers on wages for plumbers and laborers. Union rules fix high wages for experienced plumbers, while contractors allegedly hire at lower rates to gain advantage. Plumbers seek a gradual scale to protect workers as standard wages rise.
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New York
Tabor
County approves coroner jury fees as billed by auditor
County commissioners accept the auditor Fagan’s decision paying jurors one dollar per day of service excluding Sundays. Coroner F W Bailey receives 3 dollars per day. Jury session on Sunday approved for immession though no pay granted for that day.
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Matson
Fagan
F. W Bailey
Sjiesd
Bailey
Death of Archie Gordon noted for Besther Tilton trial reporting
Archie Gordon, a New York newspaper writer and playwright, died today at his Richmond Staten Island home. His coverage of the Besther Tilton trial under the signature Dr. Syntax was a distinct feature of that famous case.
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New York
Archie Gordon
Richmond
Staten Island
Dr. Syntax
Senate Restaurant Controversy Over Page Maine Yankee Steam
Senator Allen of Nebraska attacks the Senate restaurant run by Mr Page of Maine Yankee alleging taxpayer funded favors. He cites $750 monthly from the contingent fund for ice fuel light and repairs and criticizes high charges while Page enjoys seven to eight free rooms and Senate support. Defense from Tories argues the public benefits from conveniences and criticizes attempts to curb perks.
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Senate
Sam
Wasnixeron
Allen
Nebraska
Page
Capitol
Washington
United States
Mr. Allen
Mr. Page
Women in Congress Senator Peffer Interviewed in Washington
Jan 9 in Wasniseros a correspondent quotes Senator Jer of Kansas on women at the national seat of power. He predicts eventual female representation in Congress, cites Kansas as progressive, and says women rival some men in legislative ability. He argues for mixed rooms and social mixing and believes home influence could purify politics.
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Peffer
Washington
Wasniseros
Congress
Jer
Kansas
Papu
Senate
Sip
United States
Morton to Attend Nebraska Historical Society Meeting
Secretary of Agriculture Morton will leave Washington midweek for Lincoln to attend the Nebraska State Historical Society annual meeting of which he has long served as president. He will be away nearly two weeks and Assistant Secretary Dabney will act as secretary in his absence.
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State Historical Society
Washiseton
Jan. J
Morton
Washington
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska State Historical Society
Dabney
State Board of Agriculture
Representative Hall
Overnor LD
Tito
ML Potter
W. Ghek
Atchivon
Samuel T. Hows
Topeka
G J. Siler
U Veterinary Inspector
Kansas City
Hamilton Hall
Bullet in his heart shocks Pennsylvania guard
A member of Pennsylvania's National Guard, Thomas Albert of the Sixteenth Regiment, was found dead at 2 AM near Bence Brooke with a bullet in his heart. It is unclear if the death was accidental. Albert was a renowned marksman with a statewide reputation.
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Pennnsylvania
National Guard
Braprons
Thomas Albert
Cu CU
National Guard of Pennsylvania
Bence Brooke
Albert
Goard
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Loxpox
the Times
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Henry M. Barr & Co
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Primaperenia
Charles F. Warwick
Topska School of Physical Culture
G. Stewart
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M.D. J.E Momry
M.D
Star Grocery
Loomis, Allen & Co
Tom Crosby
Mason’s Shoe
Preston
King
N. O
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the Star Grocer
Tele
East Sixth St
Kamsas
Steyr
Iarrison
Sissiey
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Sitmai
Ocornstaliks
Henry Kk
Moagiagi Whitin
Thacher
Lawrence
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M. Hue Setion
Pamnisseu Leuce
Nellie Kedzie
Kansas Siate Agriculuras College
Ie State Papitot
Taleaed
Gun &Gas
J.T. Clarb
Wil Bo Thi Himise
Lawrence St
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Abe
Madison Street
Simsrl Tech
H.C. Lindsey
Garden Cy
Capital Grocery
East 6Th ST. A
Java
Tenth
Kansas Avenue
Grocer
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