May corn sold at 58 cents in Chicago market
Chicago grain traders reported May corn selling at 58 cents as buyers showed strong demand. Dealers noted widespread sales and brisk activity with grain moved efficiently after the price announcement.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1901
Page
4
Armour & Co Blaze Destroys Half Beef House
A major fire this morning wrecked the south half of Armour & Co. beef house with losses estimated at 100000 dollars. In Chicago on May 3 sales of May corn reached 58 cents amid widespread excitement as grain traders moved large quantities.
Armour Fire Destroys Beef House at Armour Co
Fire at Armour & Co. beef house in Chicago destroyed the south half causing about 100000 dollars in damage. Sixteen hundred cattle on the fourth floor stampeded but were corralled with difficulty. The blaze will put around 500 workers out of jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Armour & Co
Runaway Grey Team Crashes Near Casey Livery
A grey team owned by Herman Wallace bolted from the east side of the square just before noon in Iowa street. One horse slipped its bridle and a bystander warned Casey’s carriage. The runaways toppled wheels, crossed railroad tracks, and halted near Tom Neiswanger’s coal yard, striking five year old Tom Batley’s son with a forehead blow and scratches but no serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Wallace
Iowa Street
Casey Livery
Col. Bell
Tom Neiswanger
Tom Batley
Big Fire Rages Through Jacksonville Business District
A massive blaze in Jacksonville Florida devastates several blocks of the business district and spreads to residences. Dozens of homes burn as citizens tear down structures to halt the fire while a gale from the coast drives the flames beyond control.
Notice to Trespass Avoid Land in Washington Iowa
Washington Iowa May 3 1901 notice from landowners to public not to trespass by fishing hunting or roaming dogs on signer’s land listing names including John Belville EB W Chrissinger SA Belville WS Stewart rank Stewart D HO MecLaughnie W A Birney J E Draper Al Wagoner Charles Rupp R F Campbell J il Briley Jobo Kilpatrick A W Wilber W W Nilson A Beanblossom Chas Putman and others warning enforcement of private property rights
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Ia
Chrissinger
Belville
Stewart Rank Stewart
MecLaughnie
A Birney
E Draper
al Wagoner
Charles Rupp
F Campbell
Il Briley Jobo Kilpatrick
W Wilber
Nilson
Chas Putman
May 3 Socials and Weather Report from Richland
A May 3 gathering honored Mr and Mrs Abbott who plan to move to Oklahoma next week. Kalona residents attended and shared good wishes. William Allen White will contribute to The Saturday Evening Post with Fight og Fred and Kansas life serials. Weather info notes 79 80 degree heat and drought concerns for crops as new rain is awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Abbott
Oklahoma
Kalona
Mrs. Abbott
William Allen White
Saturday Evening Post
Philadelphia
Fight Og Fred" Funston
Aguinaldo
Mr. White
Kemble's Flowers Tops Direct Orders with Emble Flower Co
The note highlights Kemble's flowers as the best and mentions direct orders may include EMBLE FLOWER Co based in Oskaloosa, Iowa. The text emphasizes quality and a possible supplier link for direct purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemble
Emble Flower Co
Will Contest the Harris Will in Champaign Case
The will of Miss Ida Harris probated in Champaign allocates most of her $300000 estate to the Julia F Burnham hospital and the city for a bronze statue. Family members excluded plan to contest the document led by executor J L Ray. A cousin Payne Harris is the only relative named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champaign
Ills
Ida Harris
J. L. Ray
Julia F. Burnham
City of
Sarris
Payne Warris
Nebraska's New Governor Succeeds Dietrich in Office
May 3 report from Lincoln states Governor Dietrich resigned and Ezra P. Savage became governor. Savage signed the senatorial commission for Dietrich using Dietrich's veto pen, to be delivered after Dietrich departs for Washington. Dietrich plans to travel to Slastings then to Washington in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
The
Bee
Lincoln
Dietrich
Ezra P. Savage
Secretary of State
Savage
Washington
Law Mutilated in Indianapolis Wood Medical Bill Details
Discovery shows parts cut from the Wood medical law with suspected vandalism. Minturn sought to exempt electropaths hydropaths and masseurs from state board exams while osteopaths would receive a distinct special permit. The changes aimed to bar only physicians from practicing medicine and allow non medical practitioners to treat patients by electricity water cures and massage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Minturn
State Board of Medical Registration
Male Visitor Was There Peter Lagerfelt Found Him
Iron Mountain Michigan May 3 Peter Lagerfelt shot while trying to enter his home after leaving a mine night shift. He confronted a visitor who escaped after a rear-door exit. the man is identified as a former boarder living in Granite Bluff and a warrant may be sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron Mountain
Mich
Peter Lagerfelt
Lagerfelt
Granite Bhaft
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