Taft Praises McKinley Policy at Washington Dinner
President Taft, before 300 Ohio Society of Washington members at a McKinley memorial dinner, champions reciprocity with Canada as a continuation of McKinley’s tariff policy. He cites McKinley’s Buffalo speech and urges party leaders to approve the reciprocal trade measure for mutual benefits and expanded markets.
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Canada
Washington
Taft
Ohio Society of Washington
Buffalo
Ohio
Supreme Court
Congress
William McKinley
Spain
House
Senate
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Chicago Markets Grain and Livestock Prices Report
The Chicago cash grain quotations show No. 2 red wheat at 94 3/4 to 96 cents, No. 2 corn around 46 1/4 to 46 3/4 cents, and oats near 32 to 32 1/2 cents. Live stock receipts and bids cover hogs from 7.50 to 8.25 dollars, cattle from 4.35 to 9.00, and sheep around 3.65 to 6.25 per hundredweight, with Omaha market activity noted including higher cattle and robust hogs at 5.07 to 5.25.
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Chicago
Omaha
Texas
East Buffalo Livestock Prices and Receipts Report
East Buffalo New York January 30 Dunhing Stevens live stock merchants quote cattle receipts 140 cars market strong heavy beef at 8.25 to 8.80 yorkers 8.50 to 8.60 pigs 8.50 to 8.60 sheep 70 cars strong remits 6.15 yearlings 5.00 weilers 4.25 ewes 3.90 calves 5.00 to 10.56 also potatoes butter and poultry prices listed for choice to fancy potatoes 48 to 50 cents fair to good 45 to 47 cents butter creamery extras 25 cents prints 27 to 46 cents firsts 20 to 23 cents livestock and dairy figures from East Buffalo market report.
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East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunhing & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Fifty Years Ago Today January 20
President Buchanan signed the bill admitting Kansas as a state. The Pacific railroad bill passed the Senate by 34 to 14, authorizing government debt of 121 million dollars.
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Buchanan
Ito
Kansas
Pacific Railroad
United States Senate
Schaefer Captures International Billiards Title in New York
Twenty five years ago today Jacob Schaefer defeated Maurice Vignaux of France to win the international billiards championship in New York. Schaefer executed remarkable runs of 108 178 and 180 points in the decisive contest.
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Jacob Schaefer
America
Maurice Vignaux
New York
Schaefer
How to Make Buttonholes Strena
How to make the buttonhole in children's clothes workable over soft wrapping string. Hold the stitching on the inside near the edge so the string does not show when the buttonhole is finished.
Volcano Taal Strikes Manila Area Kills and Burns
Reports from Manila on January 31 describe a tidal wave and lava fallout after Taal volcano erupting. At least 300 people are said dead near the lake with villages destroyed by tidal surges and fires. Observers note strong quakes and smoke plumes while Manila remains advised as safe.
Taal Volcano Eruption Sinks Island and Floods Shoreline
A violent eruption of Taal on Saturday caused the volcanic island to sink about five feet while lake waters rose and swept shorelines a mile inland, inundating coastlines and altering the landscape.
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Ence
Voalecanie
Taal Volcano Eruption Intensifies Amid Destruction
A cable from Gov General Forbes reports the Taal eruption with 100 mile seismic radius and ash rain. Manila observers logged 425 earthquakes, 20 strong but not dangerous, with no verified deaths or Manila damage though shocks were felt.
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Washington
Bureau of Insular Affairs
War Department
Forbes
Philippine Islands
Tall Volcano
Manila Observatory
Taal
Manila
Lake Taal
Chinese Organize Club at University of Illinois
A students' agricultural club formed at the University of Illinois consists of thirteen Chinese members. The fund for their education comes from the Boxer Indemnity, issued by the Chinese government. The club plans cooperation with agricultural societies in China.
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Urbana
University of Illinois
China
Preachers Wife Dies In Battle Creek Sanitorium
Eaton Rapids Michigan January 31 A dispatch reports the death of Rev L E Lennox wife at Battle Creek sanatorium where she was treated two weeks for nervous trouble She was 49 and survived by her husband and seven children Mrs Lennox was a prominent figure in Eaton Rapids.
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Faton Rapids
Mich
L. E. Lennox
Methodist Episcopal Church
Battle Creek
Lennox
Eaton Rapids
Chicago Markets Report 1911 Hogs and Cattle Conditions
The Chicago markets show mixed hog and cattle activity with receipts and shipments listed. Hogs dominate early figures with yields around 7.70 to 7.90 for bulk and 7.45 to 7.90 for shipping grades. cattle and sheep show steady to weak trends as bids adjust at opening. Prices: beef steers 4.90 to 7.05, cows 2.60 to 6.00, stockers 3.70 to 5.80, sheep 2.50 to 4.40, lambs 4.50 to 6.20.
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Chicago
Texas
Market Prices at Amatentan City Exchange
The listing shows prevailing prices for staples at the Amatentan City market. Items include hay, oats, flour, bran, shorts, corn meal, buckwheat, butter, and other commodities with per unit figures.
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Amatentan
Rebels tighten grip as Chihuahua city endures siege
Reports from El Paso dated January 31 describe rebels expanding activity in Chihuahua with bands terrorizing by day. A southbound Mexican National train remains marooned after track damage near Juarez. communications cut and bridges tampered. Insurgents fortify Banco Minero, gather funds, and establish camps near mills and railways as public offices resume in the region.
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Paso
Tex
International
Mada
Juarez
South
Juares
Chihuahua
Deni Wee
San Isidro
Santo
Cesae Q
Galeana Luenva Ventura
el Valle
Col 20
Pacual Alvarez
Ahumada
Banco Minero
Carcel
Iaskall
California
Cals Bank
Packard Station
Inter-California
California Mexico Land
Companys Ranch
Weather forecast for Illinois Indiana and Wisconsin
Unsettled and warmer today in Illinois and Indiana with probable rain tomorrow. Wisconsin warmer today then colder tomorrow with variable conditions.
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Illinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
Poisoned at Feast at Maybrey Anniversary
Twenty guests at the fifteenth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs William Maybrey near Sheffield fell ill after a feast. Three Sheffield physicians faced long travel times to reach patients. Several remained critical but may recover. Canned fish is suspected as the cause.
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Sterling
Mira
William Maybrey
Sheffield
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