Production and silver world ranking report 1898
Washington reports a detailed 1898 output summary. United States silver and gold production track steady annual gains, with South Africa Australasia and Mexico as major global producers. Tables compare quantities by country, noting US lead in silver after Mexico and other nations.
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United States
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No Choice Between Jeffries and Sharkey, Says The Journal
J. J. Carberry believes Jeffries and Sharkey are evenly matched and both eager for a fight. He calls them rugged and hard hitting, noting Sharkey’s defensive style may fail against Jeffries’s aggressive attack. The piece weighs both men’s power, stamina, and strike potential, predicting a closely contested bout.
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Sharkey
New York
J. J. Carberry
Tom Sharkey Weil
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Fite
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Botte Pane
Jensom
Harvey
Cho Tehier
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Rina Rocut
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Gil
Sarkey
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Arma
Jeffrey
Casita
Kim Harkey
Angel Dean
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Withers
Sirenti
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Mul
Felow
Anfrice
Bell
Bela
Not Music Enthusiasm at Jim Jeffries Camp Disputed
Fragmented report accuses Jim Jeffries training camp of low enthusiasm and fatigue among fighters. A writer notes apparent excess fat and weakened form, while praising one trainer’s steady effort and predicting potential delays if conditions persist into November 3.
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New York
Oct
Jeftries
Jamries
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Searles
Sewuateon
Watkins Likely to Gain Control of Pittsburg Club
In Tabure, Pa, reports indicate the Pittsburg club will shift ownership from current holders to W. M Watkins and his backers, with the sale conditioned on the option and expiring today. Nearby racing and sporting notes cover shooters, pigeon matches, and college football schedule shifts due to exams and travel.
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Mantheray
Pillebuire Dashhall
W. M- Watkins
Kansas Cotton Mill To Employ Fifty In Independence
Independence reports the first steam powered cotton mill in Kansas west of the Mississippi, costing $70,000 with 36 cards and many frames. It will hire about 50 workers, produce 4,000 pounds of cotton daily, and has orders for 75,000 pounds of string. Plan includes future cloth and sack production and expansion next spring. The company expects rising cotton output and strong demand nationwide.
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Independence
Kansas
Misatseippi River
Litte Rock
Ark
Bolt
United States
Mr. Bolt
St. Louis
Horse's Mad Act Hurts Fort Scott Proprieter in Runaway
A runaway horse owned by Mr McGinnis bolted from in front of Penniman's store near Wall and Scott, crashed into J Z Smith's dairy wagon, and toppled both vehicles onto the sidewalk. Smith suffered two broken ribs and severe head cuts, with other bruises and lacerations. Onlookers freed him from the wreck as the frightened horse and wagon lay trapped.
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Fort Scot
J. Z. Smith
Scott Avenue
Wall Street
Market Street
McGinnis
Willow Park
Jet
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Wall and
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McGintie
After Mek, Dick. The Man Who Solicited Campaign Funds
George MuAney secretary of the National Civil Service Reform League issued a statement denouncing efforts to prosecute the federal officer and others linked to the Ohio misconduct. The letter to the civil service commission requests action, claiming funds solicited were for the full committee and circulated to government subordinates nationwide including New York customs officials.
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New York
George MuAney
National Civil Service Reform League
Civil Service Commission
Askiie
Erament Eleyon
Coarbry
Ee Pontantion Tin Abstinate Sonera
Charles Dick
Atric
Ohie
Wiel
Drushman
Clarke
New York Custom House
Annual Report of Auditor Castle on Postal Service Finances
The 3101,632,161 fiscal year report details post office revenue of about 64 million dollars in transactions. It notes postal revenues rising and the Postal Service expanding with growth across divisions and increasing transactions.
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Henry A. Castle
Secretary of the Treasury
Free World
Ljue Sntire Postal Service
Merce
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Tatteg
Teachers to Meet at Golden Belt Educational Assoc
Preparations are under way for the annual meeting of the Golden Belt Educational Association to be held in this place during Thanksgiving holidays or the following Friday and Saturday. The district includes Ellisworth county and six western counties up to the Colorado line. Superintendent Alex Meier of Ellis county and Professor L Cowdrick of Rowse push for strong attendance from their counties.
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Hays
Get
Golden Belt Educational Association
Elisworth County
Union Pacific Railroad
Alex Meier
Ellis County
L. Cowdrick
Rowse
GoBINS Dramatic Events In Vermont Village Theater
Fragmentary text describes a dramatic play set in quaint Vermont villages. References to Joshia Simpkins, a company, a sensational saw mill effect, and Uncle Joe's first trip to Washington appear amid garbled lines.
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Joshia Simpkins
Wwe
Cee Mane
Ermont
Uncle Joe
Washington
Ines
Stole to Buy Food A 16 Year Old Fort Scott Boy
Fort Scott October 25 a mother pleaded in city court for her 16 year old son Clarence Davis who admitted stealing brass from the Memphis store room to buy food. The boy portrayed poverty but the testimony at the preliminary hearing offered little credence to his story.
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Fort Scott
Clarence Davis
Wilt
Memphis
Bor
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters promoted as cure all
Ambiguous old medical ad touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as remedy for constipation indigestion dyspepsia and various stomach and liver ailments. Claims it strengthens the stomach and revitalizes other organs. Advises buying from drug stores and to ensure the bottle bears a private revenue stamp.
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Smallpox Quarantine Expands as Cases Rise in Missouri
Fort Scott reports 74 smallpox cases in Springfield and 17 in Joplin after a health board inquiry. Quarantine orders by W B Swan close travel routes to Joplin and Springfield, with locals from Fort Scott at the Joplin street fair urged to remain there or outside Cherokee and Crawford counties.
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Fort Scott
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Board of Health
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Joplin
Galens
W. B. Swan
Cherokee
Crawford County
City of
Rainfall Cushions Fall Wheat Planted In Russell County
Russell October 24 reports one of the heaviest rains in months. Government observer W G Russell records 3 4 inches of rain while others claim up to four inches. The soaking rain largely went into the soil keeping the fall wheat in good condition across a large sowing area.
Expansion Discussed at Mussel County Education Meet
The Mussel County Educational Association held its first county gathering of the year with a calm discussion on expansion. Speakers urged unbiased consideration beyond political bias while addressing a library loss at Russell School during the normal institute.
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Veyce
Mussel Coun— Ty
Russell School
Normal Institute
Drought Relief Rain Brings Fall Growth to Lincoln
Lincoln reports four inches of rain in 24 hours ending Oct 24 with temperatures only mildly cool. The heavy rainfall ends a long drought era marked by violent winds and dirt storms. Winter wheat is planted and a strong fall growth is anticipated. freezing weather is not expected before Thanksgiving. This marks the first substantial soak since harvest.
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Thousands of Cattle Backed for Marshall County Corn Market
Blue Rapids reports big herds moving in from the north and west to feed on Marshall county corn. W H Morgan of Topeka's Hubbard Morgan Cattle Company arranged for feeding thousands of beef cattle near Blue Rapids as stalks will be filled from across the country.
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Blue Rapids
Marshall County
Bella
W. H. Morgan
Topeka
Hubbard & Morgan Cattle Company
Bloc Rapids
Marquette Marshal mortally wounded in arrest attempt
McPherson marshal Erickson tried to arrest Barry Willey Tuesday night. Willey resisted, Erickson drew and Willey fired, mortally wounding the marshal in the thigh and groin. Willey escaped but was captured miles away. he is jailed in county jail. Local heating plans consider natural gas for five schools at 15 cents per thousand cubic feet with gas fittings and burners. Robert Huber and Ethelyn McKee wed at Episcopal church with reception following.
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Squire Erickson
Marquette
Barry Willey
Willey
Erickson
Wiley
Parsons
Board of Education
Ellis
Natural Gas Company
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Gna Wes Reonors Nester
Death of Wamego merchant Henry Heese at 67
Henry Heese a long time Wamego merchant died after months of illness. Born in Germany he emigrated to the United States and operated his flat store in Wamego for thirty three years. He leaves a wife and three sons. He was sixty seven years old.
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Henry Heese
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Killed by a Horan's Kick at Neosho River
Burlington reports Charles C. Frye a young married man drowned after being kicked into the Neosho river by a horner while Frye stood between the horse and the river. His body was found two hours later, yards from the spot. Arkansas City says Albert Emmons of Keokuk is in town seeking his son who vanished years ago, with a body once found near town and unidentified.
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Burlington
Charles C. Frye
Neosho
Horer
Hores
Arkansas City
Albert Emmons
Keokuk
Emmons
Trains Day in Return, Good Until October 20
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a trains day event or schedule with a date near October 20. Specific details, locations, or organizations are unclear in the readable text.
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