Multiple Deaths and Disasters Reported in Briefs
A flood of terse items notes fatalities from poisoning in Alexander Arkansas and a bull attack near Kewanee Alabama. Other items include a bankruptcy ruling for Stillwell Bierce and Smith Valile, a New York executive’s death by suicide, gas discovery near Garland Wyoming, a trapper killed by wolves near Little Parke Minnesota, a house fire in Morrisburg, and a Carnegie gift to Clark University.
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A Messmer
Vatican
Milwaukee
Eugene B. Lyon
Kewanee
United States District Court
Cincinnati
Stillwell, Bierce and Smith Vaile Company
Dayton
George Storm
Owl Cigar Manufacturing Company
New York
Garland
Wyodene Cain
Little Parke
Minn
J. H. Nyberg
Morrisburg
New Clark University
Worcester
Mass
G. Stanley Mall
The
University
Andrew Carnegie
James E. Watson
Richmond
Pittsburg
William Watson
John Scott
St. Francis
Watson
Scott
Monongahela River
Corry
Murray Vandiver
Maryland
Grant Assumes Command of the Department of the Lakes
Chicago January 16 Brigadier General Frederick D Grant has assumed command of the department of the lakes under a territorial redistricting act recently passed by Congress.
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Grant
Chicago
Frederick D. Grant
Department of the Lakes
Congress
Mrs. Orion Clemens Dead in Keokuk
Mrs. Orion Memens widow of the acting governor of Nevada territory during the Civil War has died in Keokuk Iowa. She was a sister of Samuel L. Clemens known as Mark Twain.
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Orion Clemens
Keokuk
Orion Memens
Nevada Territory
Samuel L. Clemens
Mark Twain
Soldier Hangs Self in Cuba Death
Santiago Cuba January 16 Private Blake of the Seventeenth United States artillery hanged himself by his belt in a railroad cut near Morro barracks. The incident was reported from the area.
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Cuba
Santiago
Blake
Seventeenth
United States Artillery
Morro Barracks
Livery Drivers Strike Settled in Chicago
Chicago January 16 livery drivers strike settled with a closed shop agreement and arbitration over wage increases for the workers.
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Chicago
Winter Snow Forecast Across Midwest and Great Lakes
The weather bulletin forecasts snow in the northern Illinois and Indiana region with colder conditions and northwest winds. Lower Michigan is expected to see snow and colder weather with a wind shift to the northwest. Wisconsin likely experiences snow flurries and colder temperatures with northwest winds.
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Illinois
Indiana
Lower
Michigan
Wisconsin
Chicago Markets and Live Stock Prices Summary
Quoted Board of Trade futures show wheat May at 87% to 87% with 86% close, oats around 40% to 41% and corn near 61% to 63%. Live stock in Chicago and East Buffalo reports note hogs at roughly $4.65 to $4.85 and cattle prices mainly $3.90 to $5.40 with varied classes, while St Louis reports No. 2 red wheat and May at 84% and 79% respectively.
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St. Louis
Chicago Board of Trade
Beach-Wickham Grain Co
McCall Bros
Washington
Chicago
Jan Steer
California
Professor Lyman Smith Dies in Self Inflicted Death in West Virginia
Huntington, Jan 16. Professor Lyman Elliott Smith an instructor in Greek and Latin at Pennsylvania colleges and recently from abroad died by his own hand at the Glenwood inn Kenova. He severed his right temporal artery with a penknife then shot himself with a revolver after waiting minutes. He had just returned from France Germany and Italy. A note blamed The Baltimore Sun for ruining him and mentioned a malignant attack on his profession. He had recommendations from Richard G. Moulton and J. E. Harry and carried over $100.
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Huntington
W. Va
Lyman Elliott Smith
Chicago
Glenwood Inn
Kenova
America
France
Germany
Italy
Atlantic
The
Baltimore Sun
Smith
Pennsylvania
Defiance
Mayslick
Richard G. Moulton
University of Chicago
J. E. Harry
University of Cincinnati
Baltimore
Massive Paterson Fire Destroys Hinchliffe Malting House
A five story brick malting house of Hinchliffe Brewing in Paterson New Jersey burned down in a fire described as the largest since 1902. The plant held 200000 bushels of hops and barley along with advanced machinery. Loss is estimated at 100000 dollars and fully insured. Firefighters could not approach the blaze as flames spread rapidly.
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Patterson
N. J
Paterson
Hinchliffe Brewing Company
Salsbury Memory Gaps Highlighted in Ellen Bribery Trial
In Grand Rapids on January 16 the Ellen bribery case resumed as ex City Attorney Lant K. Salsbury faced cross examination. Attorney Walker pressed on the witness memory reliability noting Salsbury could recall some details but not others from meetings and conversations.
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Salsbury
Grand Rapids
Mich
Jacob Ellen
Lant K. Salsbury
Walker
Batavia Strikers Discharged In Rioting Case
Judge Haley dismissed the case against Batavia strikers charged with rioting citing no cause for action. Defense attorneys may appeal the Batavia Justice ruling over venue change requiring all rioters named in the plea.
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Batavia
Aurora
Haley
Patavia
Condemns Beresford Critical After Hounds Incident
London reports anxiety over Vice Admiral Lord Charles Beresford who fell while following the hounds near Kilmarsh on January 8. He suffers concussion of the brain and his condition is described as precarious though doctors do not call the concussion dangerous.
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London
Lord Charles Beresford
Kilmarsh
Defeated in Race with Death
Sioux City Iowa January 16 Death won in a race against a train that covered 108 miles in 100 minutes. Mrs D B Flagg of this city learned her husband was dying in Fremont Nebraska where he had been ill. She chartered a special train but arrived too late to hear his farewell words.
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Sioux City
D. B. Flagg
Fremont
Neb
No Carriages for Funerals Scarcity of Livery
Scarcity of carriages at funerals persists in Chicago as livery drivers strike. Orders for funeral equipment were rejected by livery owners and neither side pursued peace, signaling a prolonged dispute.
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Chicago
Cearges
Apple packing boxes evolve for market use and ads
The piece describes Oregon apple boxes with 20 by 11 by 9% inch interior, panel ends for lighter braces, and ease of assembly. It discusses box shocks, storage needs, and the shift toward uniform sizes as eastern manufacturers enter the market. It also notes Rural New Yorker guidance and notes on the International Correspondence Schools advertising offerings.
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Oregon
Colorado
New Mexico
New Yorker
The
International Correspondence Schools
Scranton
Chicago
Manhattan
A Persistent Winter Bloomer Begonia Glotre de Lorraine
Begonia Glotre de Lorraine is praised as a reliable winter bloomer with year to year success. It requires cool nights around 50 to 52 degrees for flowering, regular staking, and weekly liquid feeding. Avoid tobacco smoke during fumigation and use tobacco dust as a safe alternative.
When to Prune Fruit Trees and Vines
Guidance notes pruning timing across fruit crops. January marks possible start for grape currant and raspberry pruning while peach trees favor January to February, and apples pears and plums benefit from milder winter days. Thin peach trees removing dead wood to improve health.
Mildew Treated Seedling Phlox With Kerosene Emulsion
In a greenhouse at the Ohio Experiment Station, phlox seedlings started for early field setting developed mildew. They received several applications of kerosene emulsion, which likely prevented destruction of the plants.
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Ohio Experiment Station
Stomach Trouble Cured by Chamberlains Tablets
Mrs T V Williams of Laingsburg Michigan reports distress in stomach sour stomach and vomiting spells ended by Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. The ad guarantees cure and lists Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman as sellers.
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Chamberlain
T. V. Williams
Laingsburg
Mich
Stewart
Cook & Sherman
Hansen and Band to Perform With Comedy Singers in Graham
Hans Hansen and his troupe including orchestra and singing and dancing comedians will appear in Graham on Thursday, January 21. Seat sales begin the Wednesday before.
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Hans Hansen
Graham
Prices for Daly's Big Company sale at Carris drug store
Bargain seats go on sale Saturday at Carris drug store for Daly's Big Company in Ten Nights in a Bar Room. Prices: Childden 10c Gallery 20c Parquet 10c Balcony 30c Circle 50c. Children 10c tickets reserved with parent or guardian. 83-2t
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Carris Drug
Daly's Big Company
Childden
Parquet
Cirele
Hog Market Slips and Steady Prospects Report
Chicago January 16 1904 hogs receipts 23000 left yesterday 7363 prospects steady light 440 to 4 85 mixed packers 450 to 500 heavy shipping grades 460 to 8500 rough 460 to 475 cattle 300 prospects unchanged sheep 20000 prospects steady
Market Receipts and Prices Report Day Summary
Official receipts yesterday 33580 shipments 5073 estimated receipts today 23000 officials left yesterday 7363 estimated receipts tomorrow 43000 Market steady at prior highs bulk 470 to 490 light hogs 440 to 485 mixed packers 450 to 500 heavy shipping grades 8450 to 8505 pigs 400 to 440 parkers 455 to 465 cattle receipts 300 sheep receipts 20000 market steady closing Chicago Jan 16 market weak than early light 440 to 485 mixed packers 450 to 500 heavy ships grades 460 to 500 cattle dull sheep and lambs steady
Wanted Manager for Branch Office in Washington
Classified note seeks a branch office manager in Washington with address and references at Morris Wholesale House. Also offers a good upright piano for sale and Pekin ducks with Buff Cochins from Mrs. J. P. Pollard. Daly's Big Co. to appear at Graham Tuesday January 19 with prices listed 10¢ 200 30e 50e and a children count of 100.
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Washington
Morris Wholesale House
J. P. Pollard
Daly’s Big Co
Graham
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Alexander, Ark
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Loew. Close
Cattie
Texas
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Connon Merchants
N. Y., As Lote
Lord Charles Beresford Hurt
APPLE
Grain Market
Howard J. Ross
Frank 8. Dobbins
A. M
Tokyo
Japan
Mr. Ross
Lot
Trinity Episcopal Church
R. G. Jones
D. D
East Side
Roy Stichter
Prop
Rock Island
H. W. Russel, Agt
Davenport, Ia
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Overland Limited
F. A. Miller
Chicagg
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