Wheat advances amid northwest crop losses in trade review
New York June 22 G Dun Cos Weekly Review of Trade notes the northwest crop damage as the week’s key event. Prices rise in Chicago and at New York with June and September options reacting. Reports indicate weaker production forecasts, slack demand, and widespread factory layoffs.
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New York
I. G. Dun & Cos Weekly
Northwest
Chicago
United States
Pittsburg
Pittebure
Tate
Tayeres
Chicho
Speere Creer
Canada
Dalrymple Notes Drought Woes on Minnesota Wheat
Dalrymple from Daluth Minnesota writes of spring wheat crop devastation by drought and estimates only about one third of the crop remaining viable. He mentions Grandin plows beginning spring work and laments poor agricultural prospects.
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Dalrymple
Daluth
Minn
Oliver Dal
Dreuth
Western railroads fix one fare for Grand Army encampment
Chicago officials report western roads settle on one fare for round trips to the G A R encampment. The rate equals one and a half cents per mile, replacing a cent per mile arrangement that sparked complaints. Complications may follow as non contracted travelers protest higher rates.
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Chicago
Grand Army
Wisconsin Central
Mands
Hot Water Power Studied for Street Railways and Cars
Practical tests on the New York Central explore hot water as stored motive power for street railways and suburban steam lines. Engineers seek an economical alternative to electricity and compressed air, with a standard coach to soon run on the road after demonstrating efficiency on grades at 35 miles per hour.
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New York Central
A Dizzy Proposition Overhead Electric Rail Plan
Major Rothwell reports a New York Chicago overhead electric railway project by American Hallway Co housed at 6 Wall Street. Monorail cigar shaped cars would travel New York to Chicago in five hours at 200 mph claims Westinghouse backing. Capital is said subscribed.
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Detroit
Mitch
Major Rothwell
New York
Chicago
American Hallway Company
Wall Street
George Westinghouse
Grief for Merchants and Freight Rate Declares
Kanaag City reports turmoil as freight rate instructions surface. Kansas City consiglieres reveal orders to abolish lower rate contracts and enforce full tari rates immediately across eastern trunk lines and western territories, threatening legal challenges.
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Kanaag City
Centril
Transmissour
Kansas City
Bright's disease cured by physician crafted tablets
Dr Heltins Kidney Tablets claim to cure many early Brights disease cases and other kidney and bladder ailments. The remedy is said to be prescription based and widely sold in drug stores with warnings to avoid counterfeits. Distribution lists several city druggists and addresses in Topeka and surrounding areas.
Rail tariffs to be reined in Kansas City contracts
General Hees warns that widespread contracts will be nullified as shippers press for lower rates. Railroads plan strict enforcement of the recommerce law, cancelling existing agreements as they push for higher tariffs across lines.
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Hees
Kansas City
Goea
Ross
No. 8 to Run to Chicago via Topeka Change
Santa Fe division officials announced timetable changes affecting No. 8 eastbound. No. 8 will no longer stop in Kansas City, instead running Topeka to Chicago with a 4:20 a.m. departure and about 6:45 a.m. arrival in Kansas City, staying until 6 a.m. in Kansas City, and arriving in Chicago later that day. Train No. 9 will terminate at Fort Madison. No. 19 will start at Fort Madison and reach Kansas City by 8:5 p.m. The Kansas City to Fort Madison leg of No. 19 will be discontinued.
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Santa Fe
Topeka
Kansas City
Chicago
Fort Madison
Railway Men and Visits Highlight Ozark Trip Notes
Largely unreadable clerical items detail Switenman and Conductor Jones returning from Ozark travels. Various staff changes at depots, layoff notices, and assignments including Fengel, Nurkies, Dick, and Dodge. Notes on trips, visits to South Carolina, Philadelphia, Rock Island, and Stronzs Mich. Minute items about a Stock Rush ball with 35 men and 50 ladies attending. details include costs and small losses.
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Switenman
Ston Ass
Ozark Mountains
B. C Jones
John Hivsserla
Pop Kelsey
John E. Dick
South Carolina
J.P. Fengel
Stock Island Depot
M. G. Nurkies
Mr. Fengel
Bucklin
Denver
Owred
Dodge
Shand
G. 1 Pond
Soongang
J. M. Dodge
W. . ‘‘Ameny
George Witherspoon
Colorads
H. E. Hansen
Independence
Hensen
E D. Igou
Gage
Mr. Igou
Gegree Marriott
WH Hart
Balla
Bryan cousin nominated for governor by Florida Democrats
Jacksonville June 2 report states Jennifer Jennings, first cousin of William J Bryan, was nominated for governor by the Democratic state convention. Four candidates competed. after withdrawals the field narrowed and Jennings' nomination became unanimous.
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Bryan
Jacksonville
Fla
Jencins
William J. Bryan
Jennings
Colored Woman Fails in Police Court Cost Appeal
Sadie Webb, a young woman of color, sued John Ware after a street altercation stemming from a two month relationship and alleged false tales. Ware testified to their history and claimed no prior trouble, while Webb’s sister restrained with a knife. the judge acquitted Jolie and Sadie's father must pay the costs.
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Sadie Webb
John Wade
Sadle
John Ware
Sadie
John
Jolie
Reorganize B Company Leaders Plan Militia Rebuild
The members of a Kansas City company famed for its Philippine campaign record move to reorganize and join the state militia. Trembly and White, Bagbag heroes, head the effort, with a meeting set for Monday night to decide action.
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Head of Movement
Kansas City
Etate
Kansans Call Upon McKinley in Washington Visit
The Kansas delegation wearing sunflower badges arrived in Washington and presented themselves to the president before departing eastward to various points. The visit was brief and aimed at urging McKinley’s attention to Kansas interests.
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McKinley
Kansas
Washington
Varius
Perfect Digestion and Hostetters Stomach Bitters Ad
An old advertisement touts Perfect Digestion and Hostetters Stomach Bitters as a trusted remedy for indigestion dyspepsia and constipation. It claims fifty years of success, promotes blood purification and overall health, and warns to ensure a private revenue stamp on the bottle.
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John F. Schmidt
Carthage
Ohio
Perune
Hartman
Peruna Medicine Company
Columbus
Kansas City Prepares to Host Convention Visitors
Kansas City lays out plans to accommodate large numbers of visitors with rooms in private houses and hotels within walking distance of the convention hall. A special bureau separates private accommodations from hotels and lists 224 rooms in the district between Walnut and Harrison streets, with rates from five cents to one dollar per day per person.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Anabows
Kansa City
Tenth Street
Euclidaveren
Convention Hall
Sas
Ube
Kan~sas
Bureau of Formation
Seetun Fey
Ue Vietieh
Ft Information
New York
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Shee Sane
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Loos Assoc'n
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Fuse
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Railroad News
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Bright
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Ty Boldin Cherical CO
Malden Lane
N. T
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Star
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Tron Babes
H.C. Cunningham
Wasa
EH. Smith
C. C. Ha Ine
Frank Conner
Round House
Colorado
Mexico
Carr
Harry Lewis
Bovn
Walter Glaserock
George Elliott
Williun Glen
Taxs Gang
Bert Sanderson
James Snyder
Blacksmith Department
Tom Eaceceeres
Cropper
Ayious
Leber
Tar ‘Holaday
Graveland
J. P. Fengle
Dodge City
D. A. Kable
Pucktin
FG. Hurt
Galva
E. M. Stokes
Greensburg
Wichita
Dodge Orry
Sam di
Horton
Vic Ericson
Jeft
Riz
Major Soper
Philadelphia
H. Pine
Stronzs
Mich
Bill Richardson
Wellington
Robert
Washington, D. C
Peruna Medicine Co
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North Pole
Heinz & CO
Rigby’s
W. A. Hinew
Manchester
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