Laws Passed in House and Senate Amid Debate and Filibusters
The House approved the Sterling employers liability bill by one vote, a naval bill funding Pearl Harbor, and an Army bill with near 100 million dollars. An amendment provided 20000 for Fort William Henry Harrison water works. Senate confirmed Hill, Eddy, and Beaupre as ambassadors and ministers. Mrs. Helen Pierce Grey testified on Montana Crow Indian mistreatment.
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Littlefield
Maine
House of Representatives
House
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
Senate
Committee On
Fort William Henry Harrison
Montana
William H. Hilton
Florida
William J. Bryan
John Sharp Williams
Rules
District of Columbia
Democrats
David Jayne Hill
Germany
Spencer F. Eddy
Argentina
Arthur M. Beaupre
Netherlands
Montana Crow Reservation
Senate Committee On Indian Affairs
Helen Pierce Grey
Red Men
Anti saloon gains sweep nine Michigan counties
Riots in Lisbon killed several by troops and wounded about a hundred as clashes continued during election day. A Cuban governance reshuffle led to resignations and new officers. A New York public school protest over removing Jesus from exercises passed unanimously at the Methodist conference.
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Michigan
Lisbon
Lagoon
Cuba
Jesus Christ
New York
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
New York Supreme Court
Harry Kendall Thaw
Thaw
McClintic-Marshall Construction Company
White Star Line
Champagn
St. Malo
France
Halifax
Volturno
Almeria
Spain
Chicago
Taft
Commercial Club
Congress Hotel
Illinois
Ellsworth
Corning Distilling Company
Peoria
Ill
Lynchburg
Taft accuses Bryan. British PM Campbell-Bannerman resigns
Secretary of War Taft tells the McKinley club of Omaha that Bryan is insincere in opposing Philippines policy. Bryan is guest at a Denver banquet for the Bryan club of Colorado. Meanwhile Campbell-Bannerman resigns as British prime minister and Asquith is summoned to form a new cabinet in Biarritz.
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Taft
McKinley Club
Omaha
W. J. Bryan
Philippines
William J. Bryan
Bryan Democratic Club of
Colorado
Denver
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Great Britain
Herbert H. Asquith
Biarritz
Evans
Paso Robles
Cal
John
Leech
Illinois
Washington
Fred E. White
South English
Iowa
John Mitenhell
Panama Canal Zone
United States
Davis
Little Rock
Ark
Joseph K. Toole
Edwin Norris
Montana
Day
Syracuse University
Roosevelt
Bishop Moore
New York Methodist Episcopal Conference
Civil Engineer Shoots Girl Then Kills Self Near Pittsburg
Samuel L. Gardner a well known civil engineer living in McKees Rocks shoots Dorothy Yost 17 then wounds himself in the mouth dying hours later Officials report rising Mexican suspicion of U S aims despite cordial relations in place Supporters of Judge George Gray open Democratic headquarters in Washington Representative Heflin sued in Washington for 20000 damages by a man he shot in a prior incident
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Samuel L. Gardner
McKees Rocks
Pittsburg
Dorothy Yost
State Department
Mexico
America
George Gray
Delaware
Washington
Thomas Heflin
Alabama
Bunco Scheme Nets Cleveland Official Ten Thousand
South Bend police outline how W. J. Springborn, Cleveland public service head, was fleeced of 10000 by six well dressed strangers posing as land buyers and wrestling promoters. A South Bend suspect is charged with bunco steering as the tale unfolds alongside a Cleveland arrest.
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South Bend
Ind
W. J. Springborn
Cleveland
Board of Public Service
Bunco
Joseph E. Talbot
Springborn
William F. Fleming
Cleveland County
Fleming
Florida
Oliver Hotel
Pomeroy
John Barnes
John Hughes
John Murphy
William Lair
George Wilson
C. E. Foster
Fire Threatens Home. Cleveland Postmaster Severely Burned
Cleveland postmaster C. C. Dewstee suffered severe burns to his hands while fighting a fire at 1769 East Sixty third Street. Investigators believe spontaneous combustion of oils and paints stored under the kitchen table sparked the blaze. The couple escaped as flames spread and the table was carried outside.
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Cleveland, O
C. C. Dewstoe
East Sixtythird Street
Mrs. Dewstee
Missing Radcliffe student Miss Barnitz in Massachusetts search stalls
Emma Barnitz, a Radcliffe violinist and writer, vanished from Braintree two nights after being moved there by her mother Mrs Albert Barnitz. Police and volunteers scoured woods with no trace as a stranger who asked for the White house vicinity around her last location disappeared.
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Cleveland, O
Emma Barnitz
Braintree
Mass
Albert Barnitz
Miss Barnitz
Col
Cleveland
Mrs. White
Radcliffe
Linemen Die From Electric Shock in McKees Rocks
Two Pittsburg and Allegheny Telephone Co linemen were killed at McKees Rocks when a live electric light wire was switched on beside telephone lines without notifying them. One man was electrocuted and the other suffered a skull fracture after being knocked from a pole.
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Pittsburg
Pittsburg and Allegheny Telephone Co
McKees Rocks
Three Marriages Claimed for Charles Ruffner Victim
In Butler Pennsylvania two women sue for damages claiming to be the widow of Charles Ruffner who died in January 1907 when a cornice fell during a storm. Evidence also shows three other women alleging marriage to the same man.
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Butler
Charles Ruffner
Man and Money Missing in Lowellville Mystery
Frank Leish a retired liveryman from Lowellville Ohio vanished after last being seen with $800 in his possession. Authorities fear foul play and seek any information on his whereabouts and fate.
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Lowellville
Frank Leish
Murder Arises From All-Night Poker and Carousal
In Washington a poker game and all-night revelry at 154 Westland Avenue ended with the murder of Lee Oliver. Police report a heated dispute escalated to fatal violence.
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Washington
House 154
Westland
Lee Oliver
Greensburg Fire Destroys Tipple, Buildings. Watchdog Perishes
In Greensburg a fire destroyed A. F. Immel's coal tipple and building causing 7500 dollars in damage. A watchdog was burned to death in the blaze.
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Greensburg
A. F. Immel
Butler Samuel Taylor Killed by Horse Near North Washington
Samuel Taylor Butler aged 55 resided near North Washington. He was kicked by a horse and died instantly. He was unmarried.
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Butler
Samuel Taylor
North
Washington
Ellwood City and Wartemberg Electric Railway Granted Charter
Harrisburg reports a charter granted to the Ellwood City and Wartemberg Electric Railway Co to build a three mile line in Lawrence county. The project aims to connect local communities and promote regional electric transit development.
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Harrisburg
The
Ellwood City and Wurtemburg Electric Railway Co
Lawrence County
Butler Well Struck By Geyer Co On O'Brien Farm
A well was struck on the O'Brien farm by Geyer & Co starting at six barrels an hour with signs of sustained production and staying quality.
Meat Inspectors Disrupt Immature Veal Trade
Harrisburg reports inspectors have dismantled the widespread trade in immature veal that had grown large in northeastern Pennsylvania, signaling a crackdown on unsafe meat practices.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Child Dies After Falls Into Boiling Water
Washington reports a two year old boy, Joseph Bellsaire of Cokeburg, fell into a tub of boiling water during his mother's temporary absence and died within minutes.
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Washington
Joseph
Joseph Bellsaire
Cokeburg
Fire destroys Baer farm barn killing animals near Manges Mills
A large barn and several outbuildings on Martin Baer’s farm near Manges Mills were destroyed by fire. Seven horses and mules, 14 cows and 20 hogs perished, with losses exceeding 5000 dollars. Local crews fought the blaze but could not save the animals.
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York
Martin Baer
Manges Mills
State Health Comissioner Dixon Saves 1500 Diphtheria Lives
Harrisburg reports that Dixon's well organized system of free diphtheria antitoxin distribution among the poor saved over fifteen hundred lives in Pennsylvania during 1907.
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Harrisburg
Dixon
Pennsylvania
Robbers In Transit Steal From Reading Freight Car
While traveling between Fleetwood and Hamburg a Reading railway freight car carrying furniture and other items of Rev. Stephen Buntz was entered by robbers. About $60 worth of property was taken.
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Hamburg
Fleetwood
This Place
Reading Railway
Stephen Buntz
Drowning near Williamsport claims two men
Williamport report names Leroy Robinson former County Commissioner and farmer Philip Farenbach drowned while fording Smuncy Creek in swollen streams.
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Williamsport
Leroy Robinson
Philip Farenbach
Smuncy Creek
Boy nearly dies after eating mistaken artichoke
In Dadleton George the 11 year old son of William Fritz swallowed what he believed to be a large artichoke. It proved poisonous and nearly killed him, prompting medical attention and concern.
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Ddleton
GeerTrge
William Fritz
Veteran John Dell, 90, Dies in North Versailles Township
Pittsburg reports John Dell aged 90, claimed last surviving Mexican War veteran in Allegheny county, has died at his North Versailles home. He also served in the Civil War.
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Pittsburg
John Dell
Allegheny County
North Versailles Township
Farm sale drew county candidates to Chippewa township
About 700 people attended A. V. Brittain’s farm sale in Chippewa township. Among them were 33 of the 38 candidates for county offices. Letters of regret arrived from the remaining five candidates.
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Beaver Fall
A. V. Brittain
Chippewa Township
Philadelphia Gunman Kills Neighbors in Suspected Domestic Case
George Eels, 60, shot and killed Mrs. Andress in the lower city section and probably fatally wounded Ella Paschall and Kate Jewel, alleged common law wife and a niece of Mrs. Andress. The incident suggests a domestic crime motive and is under police inquiry.
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Philadelphia
George Eels
Srt
Mrs Andress
Ella Paschall
Kate Jewel
Auditor appoints new chief of accounts and warrant clerk
Harrisburg announces E. C. Dewey of Clearfield named chief of the bureau of accounts and Fred E. Beach of Tioga named warrant clerk to replace the late Jas. C. Jeffers of Philadelphia.
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Harrisburg
Geneva Young
E. C. Dewey
Clearfield
Bureau of Accounts
Fred E. Beach
Tioga
Jas. C. Jeffers
Philadelphia
Girl Vanishes After Meeting Italian Stranger in Windber
Johnstown reports 13 year old Katie Sposit disappeared March 16 after being lured by an Italian stranger with tales of riches and presents. Efforts to locate her have been in vain.
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Johnstown
Katie Sposit
Windber
Dunmore Man Slain in Scranton Patrol Shooting
Frederick Foster aged 26 from Dunmore lies dying at the State hospital after a bullet wound to the head inflicted by Patrolman Oliver Cromwell when Foster attempted to escape following arrest.
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Scranton
Frederick Foster
Dunmore
State Hospital
Oliver Cromwell
Foster
Boy 5 Drowns in Susquehanna River Rescue Effort Fails
In Harrisburg a five year old boy Roy Smith, son of Mr and Mrs Harry Smith of Heckton, was swept away and drowned while attempting to reach a fallen companion in the fast moving Susquehanna River.
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Harrisburg
Roy Smith
Harry Smith
Heckton
Susquehanna
Double Tragedy Found Near Williamsport Bodies of Roberts Brizet
In Williamsport the bodies of Frank Roberts and Mrs. Gustine Brizet were discovered in nearby woods with bullet holes in their heads. A revolver lay near Roberts with two empty chambers, signaling a possible suicide pact or homicide.
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Williamsport
Here
Frank Roberts
Gustine Brizet
Roberts
Famous Blaine family tree uprooted by storm at Brownsville churchyard
A storm felled the famed old willow in the churchyard around St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church in Brownsville. The tree shaded the graves of James G. Blaine's father, mother and sister, according to reports.
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Washington
St. Peter’s
Brownsville
James G. Blaine
Businessman Lafayette Call Kills Self in Store Room
In Waynesburg, Lafayette G. Call, a local businessman, died by suicide in a rear room of his business located in the Sayers building. Authorities reported no foul play and the incident appears to be a self inflicted death.
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Washington
Lafayette G. Call
Waynesburg
Sayers
Birth of 25th Child in Coalesburg Potter County
In Coalesburg Potter county a couple Mr and Mrs Alfred Butten welcomed their 25th child with the other 24 children reported well and happy in Williamsport.
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Williamsport
Coalesburg
Potter County
Alfred Butten
Central Pennsylvania coal miners re-adopt wage scale
Operators and miners in the Central Pennsylvania soft coal field re-adopted the current wage scale for another year from April 1 in a joint conference.
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Clearfield
Central Pennsylvania
Explosion Injures Mr and Mrs Lowney in Beaver Falls
In Beaver Falls a report states Mr R M Lowney and Mrs Lowney were injured and seriously burned by an explosion caused by a fall. The incident occurred locally and authorities are investigating the cause.
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Beaver Falls
R. M. Lowney
State Zoologist Warns Orchards to Spray for San Jose Scale
Harrisburg's State Zoologist Surface warns orchard owners to spray within ten days to eradicate the San Jose scale infestation threatening crops and trees.
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Harrisburg
San Jose
Can nell Gets Six Months For Embezzlement
NORRISTOWN Thomas G Can nell former tax collector of Potts town convicted of embezzlement sentenced to six months in county prison and fined $1000.
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Norristown
Thomas G. Cannell
Pottstown
Industrial boom sign as new Brockville colliery starts
Pottsville reports the start of work on a new colliery near Brockville in the Schuylkill Valley, signaling growth in the anthracite region.
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Pottsville
Brockville
Schuylkill Valley
Vandergrift Mills Open for Full Operation
All the sheet floors blooming and bar mills and one half of the open hearth steel departments of the American Sheet and Tin Plate Co. here have been put in operation.
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Vandergrift
American Sheet and Tinplate Co
Tragic Fire Claims Three Children in Hughestown Home
In Hughestown near Scranton a house fire killed three children while their mother Mrs. Dominick Jimitio was at a butcher shop. The blaze destroyed the residence leaving no other injuries reported.
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Scranton
Hughestown
Here
Dominick Jimitio
Lewistown Engineer Killed by Empty Cage at Shops
Homer B. Cupper, 57, an engineer on the Lewistown division of the P. and E., was crushed beneath an empty coal cage while coaling his engine at the shops.
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Lewistown
Homer B. Cupper
Freed Milling Co. to Close After 51 Years in North Wales
The E. K. Freed Milling Co. announces it will shut its grist mill on April 1 after operating in North Wales for fifty-one years. The mill will be dismantled and the building sold.
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North Wales
E. K. Freed Milling Co
First Fish Dept. arrests for out of season bass near Coatesville
Harrisburg reports the first arrests by fish department attaches for catching bass out of season near Coatesville. Two men were found with ten bass and must pay $100 or face 60 days in jail.
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Harrisburg
Fish Department
Coatesville
Oil City Bridge Closed After Condemnation
The Petroleum bridge over the Allegany River in Oil City has been condemned and closed to all vehicle and street car traffic, severing north and south city connections.
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Oil City
Petroleum
Allegheny River
New scales installed require weighing for loads in Kittanning
Kittanning borough has installed new scales and ordinance requires every load of straw hay or coal brought into town for sale to be weighed on the scales.
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Kittanning
Samples sent for quality check of groceries outside Philly and Allegheny
Harrisburg reports over 200 grocery samples bought outside Philadelphia and Allegheny counties were dispatched to chemists for quality analysis. The move was ordered by Commissioner Foust.
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Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Allegheny Counties
Foust
Traveling evangelists arrive in Middletown with tongues gift claim
Middletown residents discuss a group of traveling evangelists lodging in an empty store room. The preachers claim to possess the gift of tongues and are drawing local attention.
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Middletown
Beaver Falls Fire Burns Couple After Pool Fall
Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Lowney fell into a deep gas pool and suffered severe burns when a subsequent explosion trapped them. Neighbors and nearby workers freed them from flames, rescuing the couple before firemen arrived.
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Beaver Falls
R. M. Lowney
State auditor reports revenue gain for fiscal year start
Harrisburg officials say since the auditor general's department began the new fiscal year in November the state has collected 6 655 279 70 dollars, an excess of 213 668 31 dollars over the same period last year.
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Harrisburg
Auditor General’s Department
Lancaster Couple Die Within Hours of Each Other
John Burnite a Colersin township farmer and his wife died within hours of each other from pneumonia. They were buried together at the same time in the same cemetery.
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Lancaster
John Burnite
Colersin Township
Miffinville Bridge Work Sees Fatal Collapse Injury
A construction accident at the Miffinville bridge injures Jacob Johnson after an iron cable breaks from falling derricks. Rescue crews fear he will die from the injuries sustained during the incident in Bloomsburg.
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Bloomsburg
Miffinville
Jacob Johnson
Mrs Carrie Emmons Weds John P Johnson in Dover NJ
News from Plymouth reports Carrie Emmons 68 left for Scranton then married John P Johnson 73 in Dover New Jersey on March 27. The couple’s union links a Pennsylvania woman and New Jersey groom in a quiet midlife wedding.
Reading tobacco dealer Henry Strohl found dead on road
The body of Henry Strohl a 52 year old wholesale tobacco dealer who came here from Lancaster nine years ago was found on a public road three miles west of Reading A bottle that had contained carbolic acid lay nearby and appeared drained.
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Reading
Henry Strohl
Lancaster
Bradford Boy 10 Injured in Building Demolition Accident
Gerald Fesenmeyer, age 10, is in Bradford hospital with a fractured skull and probable fatal injuries after a brick or heavy object fell from a building being razed, striking him while he watched the work.
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Bradford
Gerald Fesenmeyer
Bradford Hospital
Monongahela Brawl Leaves Man Slashed and Disfigured
In Monongahela a brawl among 15 men leaves George Slawischy a Pole slashed twice across the face. The injuries reportedly destroy the sight of both eyes.
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Monongahela
George Slawischy
Blair’s death by own action at Cynwyd suburb
Philadelphia report states Henry Blair ended his life by drowning after attempting to persuade his wife to join him in a suicide pact in the Cynwyd suburb. The incident follows his failed efforts to convince her to die with him.
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Philadelphia
Henry Blair
Cynwyd
Students Save Chemistry Building as Fire Strikes
STATE COLLEGE reports eighteen students narrowly escaped harm and the $49,000 chemistry building was saved thanks to the quick actions of a student fire brigade.
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State College
Gifts for the Sick Inspire Quick Recovery in Children
A doctor jokes with Mary that she should not forget the presents when she recovers, explaining how gifts to the sick feign hope and aid recovery. Parents, flowers, and promises of new dresses, dolls, or savings add to the year round gift season beyond Christmas, birthdays, and weddings.
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Mary
Little Mary
Philanthropy vs vanity in a skeptical view
A Hopeless Pessimist questions the value of donating money. Dustin Stax asks about arrangements, while the critic cites difficulty telling genuine philanthropy from showy ambition as reported by the Washington Star.
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Dustin Stax
Washington Star
Wit of King Carlos in a Portuguese consul recounts jokes
A Portuguese consul recalls daily witticisms from the late king Carlos. He notes the king praised an English visitor's poor shooting and quipped that Lord Gadabout sends every shot to hospitals. The king laughed and mocked the hunter's luck with gamekeepers.
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Carlos
Gadabout
Market summary from New York shows mixed grains and steady hay
The Market column reports April 8 1908 prices with Flour Minnesota patent at 5.10 to 5.20 Wheat No 2 red at 85 to 90 cents Corn No 3 white at 75 cents Oats mixed at 55 cents Hay steady at 18.50 Cattle steers 5.90 veals 4.00 to 7.50 Sheep firm at 5.00 lambs 7.00
Market Price Report from Cleveland and Toledo
Cleveland prices dated April 8 show wheat at 95 cents for No 2 red corn 69 cents No 3 yellow oats 55 cents best creamery butter 32 cents per pound cheese 16 atrav? eggs 15 cents current receipts potatoes 75 cents best timothy hay 13.50 cattle best steer 6.00 to 6.25 calves 7.25 sheep 5.75 to 6.25 hogs 6.40 Toledo price list April 8 lists wheat cash 92 cents corn 66 1 2 cents oats 53 1 2 cents and Cloverseed 13.55 dollars per hundredweight.
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Cleveland
New York State
Toledo
Market Prices for Livestock at East Buffalo
Westbound cattle export steers bring 6.25 to 6.85 per unit with sheep wethers at 7.25 to 8.50. Hog prices show Yorkers at 6.50 to 6.55 and pigs 5.65 to 5.70. Lambs and other entries appear in scattered notes.
Cattle and Livestock Prices Reported at Pittsburg
Pittsburg market on April 8 shows cattle prices with Choice steers 6.50 to 6.99 and good cattle 6.40 to 6.70. Sheep prime wethers 0.85 to 6.50 per head, lambs 5.00 to 7.25, hogs Yorkers 6.55 and pigs 5.60.
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Pittsburg
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