Wild Scenes at Chicago Board of Trade Wheat Rally
Crowds packed the Chicago Board of Trade galleries for a dramatic wheat session. July wheat opened near 82 cents, surged, then closed around 73 3 4 cents as bulls and bears clashed amid frantic trading and margin pressures from J G Schwartz.
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Cnidov
Wish Cou
Tiga
Baker
Board Aid
Laifa Dalinr
Bakers Rozeate
Linn
Cudahy
Will Street
New York
Gotham
J. G Schwartz
Schwerts
Schwarta
Wise
Market closes at 731 cents for July amid profit taking
The closing price ended at 731 cents for July. Despite a 34 point decline, the market finished with an advance over last night’s close as local professional holders took profits. Outsiders contributed little buying, while a commercial buyer remained active to the finish.
Pirates at Work Aboard Dutch Vessel Near Gibraltar
In mid May near Gibraltar a Dutch brigantine named Anns was attacked by seven to eight Moors. They boarded, killed the captain, wounded the mate, seized valuables and departed without lights or a compass, prompting U S Consul Sprague to report the incident and sparking official inquiries in Gibraltar as European civilization faced a grave affront.
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Gibraltar
Wasuieron
Mediterranean
United States
Sprague
State Department
Riff
Europe
Benton Criticizes Gay In Fort Scott Graduation
Prof Guy P Benton resigns as assistant State superintendent of schools and delivers Fort Scott graduating class address. He condemns certain character types and warns against a pretend Christian governor whose law enforcement views are shaped by local sentiment.
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Guy P. Benton
Morrill Jhe
Port Scott
Clas
Exysas City
PL Beott
Kansaya
Fictunas
Bis
Fort Scott
Not Enough to Eat Leavesunrkh Meeting Demands Jobs
May 21 meeting of unemployed at the court house drew about 42 attendees, mostly miners, calling for city improvements to employ the jobless. Committees were formed to seek work from the mayor, a contractor, and Gov Morrill for coal and aid for the destitute amid reports of hunger.
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Frickley
John Pratt
B Smith
Not Asked to the Party Sparks House Dispute in Missouri
A Jefferson City House dispute over a banquet invitation caused heated debate. A resolution censuring citizens for not inviting members to the meal was referred to the roads and highways committee after Speaker Russell ruled it carried. The appeal was tabled amid the row.
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Mistouri
Kaxdax
Committee On Roads and
Jefurson City Club
Lynchers Burn Jail and Kill Suspect in Vernon Case
A private letter from Rodney, Misa, reports a mob set fire to the town jail last night, killing a negro assailant in the flames. Parkdale drug store owners Kilugaman and Sheafer have sold to R B Kelly, who previously worked as an apothecary in J E Jones’s store. Klingatuan remains proprietor near Sixth and Quincy. Knights of Pythias close grand lodge events with a final ball in Hutchinson styles.
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Contats & Negro Ansaulinr
Viexistine
Misa
Rodney
Wrug
A.C Kilugaman
P. S. Sheafer
Parkdale
Sixth and
Lake Streets
R B. Kelly
Kelly
J. E. Jones
Sheafor
Klingatuan
Quincy
Knights of Pythias
Baysas City
Hutchinson
Kan
Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias
Carlisle's Piece at Memphis Money Convention
At Memphis a large sound money convention heard Secretary Carlisle rail against free coinage by 16 to 1 silver. He warned it would ruin contracts and depress wages, arguing gold and silver standards should be preserved with careful review of the policy s effects on southern prosperity. He cited historical price and wage data and urged maintaining stable purchasing power while considering future currency reform.
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Memhis
Tenn
Carlisle
Carilale
United States
Norea
Treasury
Nheim
Great Britain
India
Senate Committee
Covington
Coke
Spock
Waco
Tex
Cleveland Democrats
Miss Dodge Reported Sinking Rapidly in May 25 Update
Wasursotox May 25 reports Miss Dodge is sinking rapidly and may not live much longer. The bulletin notes her condition deteriorating with near-term death possible. The item reads as a brief casualty or health update from the town.
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Wasursotox
Rush at Kickapoo opening draws thousands of settlers
Oxranomws Crry Ok May 28 At noon about 15 000 people crowded the Kickapoo reservation as 450 claims opened to white settlement. Within an hour scores claimed lands while others had already seized spots. Reports say two new towns may arise near Shawnee and Twogram as banks stores and papers prepare to serve the growing population. Contests are heavy with about fifty per claim and fears of clashes with Kickapoos persist. Gov Bentfrew offers 90 000 acres of school land for five year leases from Oct 1 1905 bids due June 10.
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Oxranomws
Crry
Kickapoo
Shawnee
Twogram
Land Office
Mra
P. Connor
Fred Beall
Washington, D. C
E. Lindsay
Oklahoma
Olney
United States
Ain
Kentfrow
Kansas
Siar
Guthrie
Gaya
Bentfrew
Boomera
Bankers Offichers Chosen In Kansas Association
Y Moore of Holton named president at Kansas Bankers Association annual meeting. Officers: W MacFerran of Topeka secretary, F M Bonebrake mutual secretary, J W Thurston treasurer. Vice presidents include Foglar Leavenworth Dobson Onawa Patterson Pittsburg Newman Emporia Hagerman Salina Moree Phillipsburg Bore St John Kelley Leavenworth Park Atchison Browne Kansas City Jobes Wichita Sweet Topeka Drake Fort Scott. The committee report was presented by chairman Fogler.
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Y. Moore
Holton
Wil McFerran Meereamy
Kansas Hankers
Mr. Fogler
Leavenworth
P. Moore
W. MacFerran
Topeka
F. M. Bonebrake
Asnutual
J. W. Thurston
Tupeka
J. W. Fog
Wichita
T. B Sweet
Drake
Fort Scott
the Gentle
Printing Plant Purchase Ties Up Kansan State Office
Major J. B. Hudson state printer elect arrives in Topeka to arrange contracts for a $50,000 printing plant. Hudson will begin his term July 1. Rail and travel notices list recent departures from Topeka via Union Pacific Santa Fe and Rock Island. Henry Spear resigns as city railway cashier. Greg Kennedy named successor after brief review.
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Kasay
Kansas Cruz
Major J. B. Hudson
Kamsas
Kansan
Hecent
Topeka
Union Pacific
J. M. O'Briien
Denver
J. W. Cox
Kansas City
W. L. Root
Mantmattan
J. 5 Street
Nashville
Thomas Tighe
Santa Fe
SBM Seo
Pueblo
John McNally
San Marcial
G. W. Swartz
London
CS Lutess
Houston
R. J
Henry Spear
The
City Railway
Chicago
Greg Kennedy
Junction City
Prospects for Rain Improve in Kansas Weather Report
The Weather Bureau notes a chance of showers in Kansas, with improving conditions especially in the southern portion. Topeka and nearby areas may see showers within the next 36 hours as the barometer remains low across the Dakotas, Wyoming, and Colorado. St Paul reports 10 degrees warmer than Topeka, Havre records a freezing low.
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Weather Bureau
Kanaan
United States Weather Report
Kansas
North Dakota
Montana
St Paul
Topeka
Havre
Ohi O
Dakotas
Wyoming
Colorado
Richmond in the Lead for Confederate Veterans Meeting
Richmond Va leads to host the next Confederate Veterans meeting amid strong interest from Charleston Atlanta and Memphis. A proposal seeks a central headquarters to preserve Confederate records with Charles B. Rouse supporting the project. Winnie Davis received a reception at the Capital hotel, followed by a party hosted by Mrs I J McHbeuny.
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Lela Phere
Houstos
Tex
Richmond
Confederate Association
Seselun
Charleston
Atlanta
Memphis
Charles B. Rouse
New Yorker
Virginia
Winnie Davis
Capital Hotel
Mire Wall
Mra
I. McHbeuny
Missouri lawmakers face bribery inquiry urged by judge
Jefferson City reports Judge Shackelford of Cole County Circuit Court has charged the grand jury to investigate bribery allegations against Missouri legislators. The grand jury is tasked with probing charges that lawmakers accepted bribes and to pursue those responsible, aiming to expose corruption and ensure punishment where found.
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Missouri
Kansas
Cory
Jefferson City
Jadce Shackelford
Cole Coumty
Ile
Legelature
Bribery Case Ties Taylor Murder Trial
A Milan Missouri dispatch reports A H H Manklin was sentenced to two years for offering a witness 1900 dollars to not testify against W P Taylor, who faced cattle theft charges. Taylor and his brother George are jailed for the Moria family murder, with jury bribery alleged at a hung trial.
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Meeks
St Jox
Duly
Milan
A. HH
Manklin
W. P. Taylor
Taylor
George
Moria
Composer von Suppe Dead in Vinysa
The well known light opera composer von Suppe died here last evening at Vinysa on May 2. He was famous for works such as Fatinttad and Heccuccu and among his best known titles on this side of the Atlantic were Fatinitaa Bacchicely and Ding anil a Pew lesser conic kite.
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Vinysa
Pranz van Sapp
Heccuccu
Fatinttad
Ila Tong
Atlante
Baccacely
United Presbyterian church holds first business session in East End
News from May 28 reports the general assembly of the United Presbyterian church opening its business session at 9 am in Sixth Church East End with Rev De B Medichsel of Monmouth College elected moderator for the historic moment. J Reid and A J Wallace reelected as clerks and congratulations extended.
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Uistacy
Pirrsnens
General Assembly
United Presbyterian Church
East End
de B Medichsel
Monmouth College
Uiiole
J. Reid
de A. J. Wallace
Fee
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