Harbor of Hong Kong Typhoon Ravages Harbor Ships Sink
A deadly typhoon struck Hong Kong on Sept 19 causing massive damage. Dozens of steamers were sunk or driven ashore, casualties cited near 100 with millions in property losses. Among wrecked vessels were the S. P. Hitchcock Prime, Kwangchow, Mont Eagle, and several German ships. Port facilities ruined. Pearl River boats sunk. Empress of Japan among few escapes. Non Americans reported killed or injured. Froude and Francisque damaged in collisions.
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Hongkong
S. P. Hitchcock
Kwangcchow Haa
Mont Eagle
Canadian Pacific Railroad Company
Sancheung
Wingchai
Fatshans
Johanne
Apenrade
Signal
Petrarch
Emmaluyken
Prinz Waldemar
Mont Magle
Robin
Moorhen
Tahkul
Phoenix
Francisque
Wessela
Pearl River
Railroad Rate Law Clarified by Commerce Commission
Washington Sept 19 The Interstate Commerce Commission issues a key construction of the new railroad rate law. It rules that payments for transportation must be money only. It sets that joint rate notices are required for changes and require thirty days notice. It allows round trip excursion rates to be changed on one day notice.
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Government
New South Wales
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bryan Receptions Wax 10,000 at Winston-Salem Rally
William Jennings Bryan received a splendid reception in Winston-Salem North Carolina as he addressed about 10 000 people gathered around the courthouse square for an hour and a half Governor R B Glenn introduced him calling him the greatest living exponent of Democratic principles Bryan attacked Secretary Shaw comparing his tariff arguments to second hand garments cast off by his own party and labeled him prince of standpattters
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Winston-Salem
N. C
William Jennings Bryan
R. B. Glenn
Bryan
Shaw
Salisbury
Prince of
Say Report Is Premature
New York reports a Kuhn Loeb representative says the sale report to Union Pacific of Baltimore and Ohio stock bought from Pennsylvania Railroad is premature. Negotiations for the sale are ongoing but not concluded.
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New York
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Union Pasific Railroad Company
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Loeb & Ga
Rural Life Notes on Farming and Industry Reform
The article discusses farming habits inheritance and dairy trends, the impact of electricity on milksouring, and the growth of rural amenities like schools and telephones. It cites Peter Beard of Sioux City Iowa with $150000 wealth, and compares thrift among New England housewives, nitro cultures in clover farming, and apple packing honesty. It also notes tree planting by railroads, cedar and catalpa experiments, and observations on orchard profitability and discipline in farming practice.
Beware of fraudulent fruit tree salesman scams
A regional warning describes persistent fruit tree salesmen who misrepresent stock, sell unfit or mislabeled trees, and prey on gullible buyers. The piece urges avoiding these swindlers, recommending purchases only from trusted nurserymen to secure better stock at lower prices and prevent long, costly damages.
King Cotton Dominates As South Exports Surge
The article notes cotton's primacy in the southern economy and reports the United States exported over 400 million dollars in raw and finished cotton last year, far exceeding breadstuffs, provisions, and iron and steel. UK leads as buyer of raw cotton, Germany and France follow. China buys cotton products, signaling a robust southern prosperity.
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United States
United Kingdom
Germany
France
China
Poultry Tests Aim to Rate Feeding Methods Across Breeds
The agriculture department and the Iowa station advance poultry science with coordinated tests. They will compare feeding under uniform care to judge egg production and overall value of breeds. Results are intended to be reliable and impartial, not biased for any breeder.
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Department of Agriculture
Towa
Harvesting Apples Two Pickings Worthwhile in Overloaded Trees
The orchard notes two harvests about two to three weeks apart. The first picking would harvest ripest fruit for market and reduce losses from fallen fruit. The second picking would finish maturing the remaining apples and relieve the tree for better growth.
Prevailing Orchard Fertilization Lesson Emphasized
An agricultural note stresses that all orchard trees, regardless of type, require fertilizer like any grain or forage crop. It cites a 30 year old orchard where all rows died except one Famenge tree, illustrating uneven fertilization and the need for balanced soil nourishment.
Magazine Club Offers and Farm Crops Inquiry
The notice promotes special club subscriptions to Vindicator and Republican with Cosmo magazines at discounted combined rates and urges readers to subscribe for winter reading. It also reports the Farm Crops Section of Iowa State College seeking reports from farmers on high yields, crop costs, soil, tillage, and feeding experiences to improve farm practices and profits.
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Vindicator
Republican
Cosmopolitan
Womans Home Companion
Vindigator
Rrepublican
Iowa State College
M. L. Bowen
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Laola
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F.H. Allen BD
R. Alexander
Roper, Allen & Alexander
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Nathervills
Iowa
H. Kendall
William Shoesmith
Ratherville
Geo. E
Patterson
Collectiona and Genera
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Ofice
Court House
Byron M. Coon
Ana
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Ows
Knight Hros
Graaf Block
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Alexander Ivey Dantlat
Aavings Beck Huildin
Feten
Botherville
Lowe
W. Bachman
First National Bank
Real Bence
North Seventh Street
Ofien
M. E. Wilbon
Burgesa
Emmett House
Robbins
We. Foshier
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Maple Street
Estherville
NEW York Clipper
Hong Kong
Lions OF Dollars
Fetrigg Rockford
IAI
Les
Canada
Australia
Russia
Commerce Commission
Cata
Peter Beard
Sioux City, In
Sioux City
New England
Ndiasa
Worth & Copper
Ita Wight of Way
Michigan Central
Catalpas
Paradise
Bain
Nicnou
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