Corn Bank Report Boosts 1906 Wheat and Corn Outlook
The Commercial National Bank of Chicago released its annual crop and business report stating the 1906 wheat crop will be large with high quality and near export status. It predicts a 5 to 6 percent larger total corn crop than last year, notes oats and hay prospects, and highlights regional variations with dry weather in parts of Indiana Illinois and Missouri.
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Chicago
Comercial National Bank
Mississippi Valley
Pacific Coast
Indiana
Illinois
Iowa
Nebraska
Missouri
Kansas
California
Minnesota
Wisconsin
North Dakota
United States
Outlook as to business and credit prospects in 1900s era
Leading bankers in major cities report excellent business and financial conditions with a favorable outlook for profits from railway and industrial investments. Money demand is strong with abundant supply for legitimate needs. risks cited include Russian internal issues and rising socialist sentiment. The iron and steel sector is robust and packing industry claims settle disputed charges. Prosperity is broad but bankers warn expansion cannot continue indefinitely as credit and volume growth may slow.
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Middle West
Record of Fiscal Reforms Urges Public Scrutiny
The piece urges scrutiny of personal extravagance and government spending while calling for reforms to curb excess. It emphasizes accountability and prudent use of public funds by officials.
Rockford Firm in Trouble in Bankruptcy Petition
August 22 in Freeport reports an involuntary petition in federal court against Wortham Bros. dry goods merchants of Rockford. Liabilities are said to total 50000 dollars with assets not stated.
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Rockford
Freeport
Wortham Bros
Ninety fourth Infantry to Hold 23rd Reunion in Bloomington
Death has thinned the Ninety fourth Infantry roster from Civil War command and only a few hundred of the 2300 on the rolls are expected at Bloomington for the twenty third annual reunion. Mrs John D P McNulta of Chicago, widow of General McNulta, may address the veterans.
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Bloomington
Ninety-fourth Infantry
John DP. McNulta
Chicago
McNulta
Missed prisoner flees in chase through city streets
Andrew Cannery escaped from two guards during a jail transfer on Jefferson avenue as a fire alarm bell rumbled. He sprinted nearly a mile through yards and gardens before cornered in a sunflower bed with officers and bystanders pursuing. He halted and pleaded not to be shot.
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Saginaw
Mie
Jefferson Avenue
Andrew Cannery
Cannery
Sturgeon Refuses Food After Daisy Jackson Death
Clarence Sturgeon in Louisville jail vowed to starve after Daisy Jackson 16 killed herself in a resort. He admitted the girl was from Carrollton Ky and that he betrayed her with intent to wed. A notable twist is Jackson’s suicide linked to love for another man.
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Louisville
Clarence Sturgeon
Daisy Jackson
Sturgeon
Carrollton
Murder on doorstep shocks Kewanee Illinois
Joseph Stefanie was shot by a hidden assailant as he and friend Vanlence Primuzic walked home. Two bullets hit him, one severing an artery, and he died at St Francis hospital after being pursued by a figure from the darkness.
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Kewanee
Ill
Joseph Sefanie
Stefanie
Vanlence Primuzic
Primuzic
Stefanic
St. Francis’ Hospital
Couple Presumed Drowned After Lake Storm
The bodies of Guy E. Warner and Ella Squires of Monterey Allegan county were recovered at Reed's Lake after a thunderstorm caused water concussion. They were last seen in a rowboat last Thursday night. Death cause remains undetermined whether accident or self harm over marriage objections.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Guy E. Warner
Ella Squires
Monterey
Allegan County
Reed's Lake
Death follows horse attack near Coon Rapids
John Wallace a wealthy farmer east of town died in hospital after a horse bite tore into his left arm. He was aiding the horse when it struck, causing elbow mutilation. Neighbors carried him to town after he telephoned for help.
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Coon Rapids
John Wallace
Wallace
Bible Identifies Body of Missing Son in Amherst Brook
In Belchertown Massachusetts a Bible found in the rib area of a skeleton in Amherst brook helps farmer Edgar Lane identify the body as his son Orri son Lane twenty two who disappeared five years ago and is believed to have drowned himself.
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Belchertown
Mass
Amherst Brook
Edgar Lane
Orrison Lane
Young Lane
Haldane Aims Quick Cut in British Army Force
Richard Burdon Haldane British secretary for war drives disarmament effort to reduce the army by 20 000 men at once as interparliamentary and arbitration talks press for nation peace.
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Richard Burdon Haldane
Illinois Democrats Battle Over Bryan Indorsement At State Convention
Peoria Aug 22 The Democratic state convention nominated N L Piotrowski for state treasurer Miss Caroline Grote for university trustees Daniel R Caleron John Cuneo and Miss Clara Bourland for the slate and tabled Bryan's resignation request of Roger Sullivan by a large vote The platform assails the Republican administration calls for eight hour law and anti injunction law and supports popular senate elections.
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Peoria
N. L. Piotrowski
Chicago
Caroline Grote
Pike County
University of Illinois
Daniel R. Caleron
John 3. Cuneo
Clara Bourland
William J. Bryan
Roger C. Sullivan
National Committee
Bryan
Sullivan
Democratic Party
Congress
Ilinois
William Jennings Bryan
Illinois Republicans Nominate State Ticket in Harmony
The Illinois Republican convention in Springfield nominated John Smulski for state treasurer Francis Blair Carrie Alexander Fred Hatch Alexander McLain and L. L. Lehman for short term. The body endorsed Cannon for president and Cullom for re election with broad support. Smulski won the treasurer post on the second ballot and resolutions backed Roosevelt administration Illinois senators and Governor Deneen.
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Springfield
Ill
John*. Smulski
Francis G. Blair
The
State University
Carrie
Alexander
Fred Hatch
Alexander McLain
L. L. Lehman
Illinois
Cannon
Cullom
Smulsk
Roosevelt
Congress
Deneen
Sugar prices fall as refiners compete nationwide
In San Francisco on August 22 sugar prices dropped from 5.15 to 4.30 after five months of competition between Western Sugar Refinery and the California and Hawaiian Sugar Refining Company. New York price logged 4.80 and Missouri River 5. Marshall, Michigan, August 22, George McCall, deemed feigning insanity by Kalamazoo physicians, is brought to Marshall to stand trial for forgery after previously setting fire to his jail cell and praying for destruction.
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San Francisco
Western Sugar Refinery
California and Hawaiian Sugar Refining Company
New York
Missouri River
Marshall, Mich
George McCall
Kalamazoo
Navy Seeks More Sailors With Recruitment Push
The Navy Department intensifies efforts to enlist youth, using circulating leaflets and vivid pictorials to attract volunteers. It notes that since 1901 the secretary can commission twelve warrant officers yearly from seasoned enlisted personnel, with twenty enlisted men already receiving commissions and two now full lieutenants.
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Washigton
Navy Department
Uncle Sam
Naval Service
Secretary of the Navy
Navy
Injunction Sought to Block Cereal Company Consolidation
Akron Ohio reports an injunction suit against Chicago and Cleveland directors of the American Cereal Co to stop transferring stock to Quaker Oats for a nationwide consolidation. Carl Ganter of New York files the suit seeking to stop a possible legislative misstep. A temporary injunction is granted by Judge Pardee. Terre Haute Indiana notes Hermann Clark age 16 drowned while swimming in the Wabash River.
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Akron, O
Chicago
Cleveland
American Cereal Company
Quaker Oat
Carl Ganter
New York
Pardee
Terre Haute
Ind
Herman Clark
Market report roundup hogs cattle and sheep prices
Chicago August 22 1906 wholesale hog and cattle prices and receipts show steady demand with mixed packers and heavy shipping grades. Hogs range from 6 60 to 7 0 for mixed packers and roughs 5 70 to 5 90. Cattle and sheep prices hold steady with natives 3 00 to 5 40 and lambs 4 60 to 5 00 amid sizable receipts.
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Chicago
Dull Reeves
Texas
Earthquake Devastation Jolts Chile and Surges in Losses
Reports from Valparaiso and Santiago on August 22 describe widespread damage across Avipa and Aconesgua provinces. Aba, Limache, Viejo, and Ving Mar regions suffer near total ruin with mass displacement and unknown death toll. Fire largely extinguished. authorities move to feed survivors as looting leads to shootouts.
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Valparaseo
aVipa
Aconesgua
Aba
Limache
Sierro Viejo
Ving Mar
Revolt in Cuba Near Peak as Accessions Slow
Reports from Havana indicate the western revolt has nearly reached its maximum strength with government and people alike expecting no further large accessions. Quick action against lenders and plotters in Havana and western districts restored public confidence, though districts like Pinar del Rio remain tense with residents fearing occupation by insurgents.
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Havana
Ple
Pinar Rio
Pinar del Consolacion del Sur
San Juan Martinez
Express Companies Face Suit Over Delivery Rules
Suits filed in Indianapolis on August 22 allege habitual failure to obey express delivery law. The local prosecutor and state jail commission seek charter revocation and penalties for not delivering within city limits of 2,500 or more, while firms push debt limits and refuse out-of-bound deliveries.
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Indianapolis
Adams
American
United States Express
Auto Tester in Great Peril in Michigan Lake
Lansing Aug 22 Ray Backus an automobile tester had a narrow escape when a tire wheel exploded and the machine plunged into an artificial lake. Backus was caught underneath but kept his head above water until rescued. He was seriously injured.
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Lansing
Mich
Ray Backus
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Tlinots
Coronet
Richard B. Haldane
Thompson
Committee On Resolutions
Owen Thompson
Jacksonville
Korn
Belleville
Warren County
Smulski
Ohio
Hoy
Grain Market
Chile
Valparaiso
Santiago Panto
Santiago
Bantiago
Valpaja
San Cristobal Hill
Fiarin
Rie
Observatory
Cuba
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