Cotton Dominates U S Export Trade in 1906
A Commerce Department statement shows raw cotton exports topped 400 million dollars for 1906, with breadstuffs 186 million, iron and steel 161 million, and manufactured cotton rising to over 53 million. UK, Germany, France, Italy, and China emerge as major markets, with China absorbing most cotton textiles.
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Washington
United States
Department of Commerce and Labor
Europe
United Kingdom
Germany
France
Italy
Japan
India
China
Cancer bacillus corraled by Dr. Schmidt in Berlin
Dr. Otto Schmidt of Cologne reports success in cultivating cancer bacillus in mildew on plants and transferring it to animals to induce cancer. He claims to be the first to demonstrate artificial cancer in animals and says a cancer remedy is possible, with curative effect depending on advancement.
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Berlin
Otto Schmidt
Cologne
Lokal Anzeiger
Schmidt
Electioneer wins Futurity at Sheepshead Bay NY
Electioneer captured the Futurity stakes at Sheepshead Bay, New York, in a dramatic victory. The rapid rise of the colt showcases its speed as a top contender in major American races.
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Sheepshead Tay
N.Y
Iowa
Hubbard
Stent
Cal
Local Notices From Crawfordsville and Surrounding Towns
Local news lists residents traveling for business and leisure from Riverside and Crawfordsville. Names include Chas Ohngemach Minneapolis bound, Mrs. Frank Critz Chicago trip, Miss Myrtle Palmer Des Moines visit, and Dan Wenger joining the New York store. Also notes a missionary meeting delay, ill health of Miss Allie Jay, and a Rock Island travel offer to the Great Southwest with a one day rate.
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Chas. Ohngemach
Minneapolis
Frank Critz
Riverside
R. T. McCall
Chicago
Mike Dean
Menzea Wolfe
Montana
Louie Wolfe
Miss Menzen
Omaha
Alice
Neliie Dempsey
Rock Island
Great Southwest
Boy struck by foul ball at game injures ear
Richard Palmer son of D. M. Palmer was hit by a batted ball near the foul line Saturday. The impact cut a gash on his ear and left him stunned, but he recovered quickly and was not seriously hurt.
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Richard Palmer
D. M. Palmer
Bryan assassination rumor stirs town before false alarm
A rumor spread yesterday that William Jennings Bryan had been assassinated, causing brief excitement before it was shown to be unfounded. The origin of the report remains unclear as it circulated rapidly.
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William Jennings Bryan
County Board In Session With Routine Business
County Board members Longwell Anderson and McCleery sit through a session handling routine business and claims.
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County Board
Messrs
Longwell
Anderson and
McCleery
Last Month for Taxes Reminder by County Treasurer
The notice urges payment of taxes before October first to avoid penalties. County Treasurer J. B. Shearer emphasizes timely settlement and warns that delinquency incurs charges.
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Shearer
Bryan Starts West Leaves New York for Lincoln
William J. Bryan begins a world tour leg escorted by the Nebraska Home Folks with a five car special train. He stops in Detroit Newark Jersey City and Military Park to greet crowds and speak to about ten thousand in Newark. He plans a Lincoln reception on Wednesday as part of a lengthy itinerary.
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New York
Lincoln
Nebraska
Wm. J. Bryan
Bryan
Detroit
Neb
Brown
Bridgeport
National Democratic Club
Jas. Smith, Jr
Newark
Military Park
Jersey City
Hudson County Democracy
Metropolis
Bryan tributes mark end of a busy day in cities
Three cities paid final tributes Saturday to the long welcome given to William J. Bryan as he concluded a busy day. Details of the events remained sparse as crowds gathered to honor the longtime politician and orator.
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New York
William J. Bryan
Walsh resigns from Democratic national committee
Charles A. Walsh of Ottumwa Iowa resigns after twelve years on the Democratic national committee stating he will decide his endorsements independently to oppose corrupt boss control and party subservience He criticizes the Democratic executive committee of 1904 and names Sheehan Belmont Guffy McLean and others.
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Ottumwa
Charles A. Walsh
Lowa
Democratic National Committee
Taggart
Democratic Party
Yellow Dog’ Party
Walsh
William F. Sheehan
August Belmont
James M. Guffy
John R. McLean
Phillies Defeat Boston In Record Twenty Four Innings
Philadelphia edged Boston 4 to 1 in a five hour marathon that set a major league record for innings. A scheduled second game could not be played due to darkness despite a large crowd. Earlier reports note a 1894 Fargo Grand Forks game as a prior long contest.
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Boston
Philadelphia
Fargo
Grand Forks
Devil's Lake
Longest baseball game records noted in innings
The passage cites the 25 inning game as the second longest in history beside the Harvard Manchester game of 24 innings in nine innings, recounting that three major league games had reached 20 innings, highlighting historic long contests in the sport.
Freak of a Madman Kruger Pens Hatcock Shootout
Wealthy Pottawattamie county man Anwuat Kruger opened fire from his Hatcock residence injuring Dr Albert Stevens and wounding three others Jesse Sidebottom Frank Johnson and James Duncan. Citizens armed formed a mob and overpowered Kruger after surrounding his house and building an iron shielded assault.
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Cornell Bluffs
Anwuat Kruger
Pottawttamie County
Hatcock
Aobert Stevens
Tle
Jesse Sidebottom
Frank Johnson
James Duncan
Blancock
Kruger
Rhymney Valley Miners Strike Over Non-Union Workers
Eleven thousand Rhymney valley coal miners attacked the hiring of non-union men and ten thousand more signaled intent to quit their jobs for the same reason.
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Cardiff
Wales
Rhymney Valley
Local residents undertake varied business trips this morning
Walter Ayres returned from a business trip to Chicago. Fred and Will Stewart traveled to Davenport this morning for work. W. S. Mayo went to West Chester for carpentry. Ambrose Hoyt returned to Davenport after a short stay with relatives. Walter Arthur headed to Wapello to work for Geo. Stewart Hardware Co.
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Walter Ayres
Chicago
Fred
Will Stewart
Davenport
W. S. Mayo
West Chester
Ambrose Hoyt
Walter Arthur
Wapello
Geo. Stewart Hardware Co
Market snapshot Chicago Sept 3 1906 livestock prices
Cattle and hog markets show steady to weak trends across classes. Readers note receipts estimates around 31000 cattle 25000 hogs and 20000 sheep with varied packer bids and specific ranges for light heavy and mixed shipments.
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Chicago
Black Hand Victims and Battle With Italians in Pa Mine
In Florence mine, Pennsylvania, a siege ends after 21 troopers from state constabulary clash with heavily armed Italians. Two troopers killed, one fatally wounded, three others wounded. attackers believed mortally wounded inside the house. Casualties include Private Henry of Philadelphia and Zehringer of Conshohocken.
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Punzeautawney
Troop D
State Constabulary
Howe Ut
Florence Mine
Fk. Henry
Zehringer
Gross
Cummings
Banker J Schupp Aged 76 Causes Scene Over Bryan Visit
In Detroit at Michigan Central station J Schupp of Saginaw, recently declared insane, insisted he and his son must go to New York to see Bryan. He refused to go to the Flint asylum where court ordered him confined. Officers convinced him Bryan was in Flint and he demanded swift transport there.
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Eagle
Florence
John Henry
Chambers
Mullen
Bryan
Detroit
J. Schupp
Saginaw
Michigan Central
New York
Flint
Schupp
Fairbanks In Denver En Route To Boise For Irrigation Congress
Vice President Fairbanks arrived in Denver to speak at a luncheon hosted by Thomas F. Walsh before continuing to Boise Idaho for the Irrigation Congress. About seventy five prominent business and professional men were invited to meet him at the event.
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Denver
Fairbanks
Boise
Ida
Irrigation Congress
Thomas F. Walsh
Republican Club
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Wisconsin
Frank H. Hitchcock
American Pharmaceutical Association
Indianapolis
A. W. Cherryholmes
Myrtle Palmer
Des Moines
Alice Fluke
Nellie Smith
Crawfordsville
John McConahey
Ressa
Leila Wilson
Havre
Leo Critz
Kem Schnoebelen
Robert McCall, Jr
City
Letts
Lawrence Watters
J. B. Crooks
Dan Wenger
Margaret Corette
Monmouth
Elias Handy
Burlington
M. Be. Churea
E. Arnold
Pearl Fishburn
Mrs. Alwell
Elm Wood
Ill
G. W. Reed
John Stevens
W. A. Wilson
New Boston
Ladies’ Missionary Society of the
Pleasant Plains
Peter Berdo
Allie Jay
Floris
Ray Stannard Baker
Sociologist
Michigan
University of Michigan
Pennsylvania
Coxey
Gotham
Democratic National
Mittee
Cuis
Wounda Four
Texas
Black Hand
Pennsylvania Constabulary
Lowan
Leopold Scarlet
Trwie Tragzone
Dr. Bodenhorny
Salvatore Waltzoek
Black Ha
Walt
Logan
Beth
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