Discharge of Six Jurors Rocks Chicago Jury Fixing Case
Chicago September 21 six jurors were discharged and seventy five jurors called in the trial of Virvet and Joseph Altman accused of bomb throwing and wrecking a sash and door company The Altmans were non suited and re arrested on a new indictment Secretary John J Holland under 20000 bond relieved of duties Nicholas Martin under 5000 bond appeared and posted 20000.
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Doug't
Chicago
Virvet
Joseph Altman
Alt Man
Altmans
John J. Holland
Nicholas Martin
Michael J. McKenna
Tragedy in Kansas City: Real estate dealer shoots wife then kills self
In Kansas City on Sept 21, William Fa a real estate dealer shot and killed Mrs 8 F Stoll at her home and then fatally shot himself four blocks away before informing his wife of the double tragedy.
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Msas
Governor Johnson Reported Dying in Rochester
Rochester Minn September 21 Governor Johnson collapsed on his bed this morning and was believed dead by hospital staff his wife Mrs Johnson fainted Mayo Clinic officials said there is no hope he will die within hours while some hospital workers suspect his death but no formal confirmation has been issued
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Rochester
Minn
Goveror Johnson
Appeal for Mexican flood sufferers urged
The National Red Cross issued an appeal to all its branches in the United States to provide food and clothing for flood sufferers in Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nationaled Cross
United States
Mexico
Toledo Man Abram W Colon Dies Suddenly at 76
Abram W Col on, longtime resident and figure at Lake Erie Transportation, died suddenly in Toledo at age seventy six.
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Toledo
Abram W., Colon
Lake Erie Transtation Company
Pittsburg Fatal Fall From Schenley Park Bridge
Lugi Brazaleone slipped while walking on a bridge in Schenley Park and fell about 150 feet to his death, according to a report from Pittsburg dated September 21.
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Pittsburg
Schenley Park
Lugi Brazaleone
Peary Arrives in Sydney for Honor Festivities
Commander Robert E. Peary lands in Sydney with Mrs. Peary and daughter Marie to a buoyant welcome. Crowds gather on streets and waterfront as the Roosevelt nears, with the official party aboard the C. M. Winch tug and city leaders aboard to greet him.
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Lander
Sydney
Robert E. Peary
Theoosevelt
C. M. Winch
Wallace Richardson
Balloon University City Lands Safely at Benton
A telegram from Benton Wisconsin reports the balloon University City landed there at noon. Benton is about 800 miles from St Louis by air, over 171 miles short of the distance needed to win the Lahm cup.
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St. Louis
Benton
Wis
University City
Refusal to Appoint Insanity Inquiry in Haw Case
Judges Cohen and Carnahan denied a petition to appoint a commission to determine if Harry Haw is insane. The request, filed by attorney James B. Graham of New York, claims a liability against Haw. The decision was handed down in Pittsburg on September 21.
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Pittsburg
Cohen,wearingen
Carnahan
Harry Haw
Attory
James B. Graham
New York
Haw
Landmark Friends meeting house torn down in Iowa Falls
One of Iowa Falls early landmarks, the 1856 Friends meeting house, is being razed this week to permit modern improvements. The stone church cost 800 dollars and served as the pioneer house of worship until services ended years ago as old members died off. The building stood in Rocksylvania, once a rival town now part of East Iowa Falls.
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Iowa Falls
Friends' Meeting House
Pioneer House of Worship
Pioneer Stone
Rocksylvania
German Evangelical Synod Opens Ninth General Conference
Burlington Iowa September 21 The nineteenth general conference of the German Evangelical synod opened with over 200 delegates in attendance. The event is expected to be one of the most important in the church's history.
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German Evangelical Synod
Burlington
Iia
Dr. Frederick A. Cook Returns to New York Welcome
Explorer Frederick A. Cook arrives aboard the Oscar N after an absence since July 4 1897. A large Brooklyn welcome follows a parade to the Bushwick club with music colors and a triumphal reception in his home district.
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New York
Frederick A. Cook
Brooklyn
Oscar H
Oscar N
Brooklyn Water Front
Dr. Cook
Bushwick Club
Grand Republic
Manhattan
Bird 8
S. Coler
Borough of
Burglars Foiled Trying to Rob LeMars Post Office
In LeMars Iowa on September 21 burglars surprised at 3 a m while attempting a post office robbery. Police and robbers exchanged shots but the men escaped into the darkness.
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LeMars
Maybray swindle case heads to federal grand jury
Council Bluffs Iowa September 21 United States Prosecuting Attorney Temple and Post office inspector Swenson announce that nearly all Maybray swindle evidence will be presented to a federal grand jury in Omaha next Monday. About 125 witnesses, including nearly 100 victims, will testify as indictments against Maybray and associates are expected. Sylvester R Rush will lead the case. Omaha operations are cited as part of the network. Swenson says the Omaha filing will make assurance doubly sure.
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Council Bluffs
United States
Temple
Post Office
Swenson
Mike
J. C. Maybray
Omaha
Federal Grand Jury
Maybray
Sylvester R. Rush
United States Attorney General
Mawbray
Little Rock
Odd Fellows Session Opens in Seattle Meeting
The sovereign grand lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of the United States and Canada opened its session in Seattle after a public welcome. W. L. Kuykendall of Wyoming was chosen grand sire and John B. Cockrum of Indianapolis was elected deputy grand sire. J. S. Hoagland of Nebraska was a candidate for grand sire.
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Seattle
Sovereign Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows
United States
Canada
W. L. Kuykendall
Wyoming
John B. Cockrum
Indianapolis
J. S. Hoagland
Nebraska
Mississippi River transport firm chartered in Dover
Dover September 21 The Mississippi Valley Transportation company with a capital of 10 million dollars was chartered here. Senator William J Stone and Congressman Champ Clark of Missouri and 112 others including a number of congressmen are the incorporators. The firm will operate a transportation line on the Mississippi river and is expected to revolutionize traffic on that waterway.
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Dover
Del
Mississippi Valley Transportation Company
William J. Stone
Champ Clark
Missouri
Mississippi River
Methodist Assignments Stir Ames as Bishop Maps Changes
Bishop Berry read ministerial assignments for the coming period to the Des Moines conference. Surprising shifts included Rev. C. L. Nye moving from Bedford to Chicago and Rev. W. B. Thompson reassigned to Red Oak. Dr. E. W. McDade named Atlantic district superintendent with Nye to Bedford and a Chicago transfer planned.
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Ames
Berry
Des Moines
C. L. Nye
Bedford
W. B. Thompson
Red Oak
BR. W. McDade
WANTS RAILROADS UNDER REGULATION
Commissioner Franklin K. Lane of the Interstate Commerce Commission said hundreds of millions of dollars are ready to invest in American railroad securities from Europe. Investors seek absolute federal regulation to ensure fair testing of railroad capitalization and protection for stock purchasers.
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Washington
England
France
Germany
Franklin K. Lane
Interstate Commerce Commission
Europe
Lane
America
Leopard Breaks From Cage in St Paul Attack
A leopard exhibited on Payne avenue caused a panic when it broke free. It attacked four year old Martin Martinson, tearing his right arm and severing an ear before blacksmith Charles Raustrom killed the beast with an axe to save the boy.
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St. Paul
Payne Avenue
Martin Martinson
Charles Raustrom
Heney Files Ballot Petition for District Attorney
Francis J. Heney filed a petition to appear on the municipal ballot as an independent candidate for district attorney in San Francisco. The petition, signed by 8,420 citizens, exceeds the required number by more than twofold.
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Heney
San Francisco
Francis J. Heney
For Your Healths Sake Basements Should Not Be Tenements
Basements should not be used as tenements as residents below street level face higher disease risk than those above ground with access to fresh air and sun. Living in a top flat and climbing stairs may cost more rent but saves doctors and undertakers bills. with cheap transportation, move to suburbs or outlying districts for better air and sun without extra living costs.
Moors Lose Heavily as Spanish Troops Advance
In Melilla on September 21 Spanish troops occupied Cape Hierta with heavy Moor losses. One Spanish soldier was killed and twenty eight wounded as warships supported the advance.
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Melilla
Morocco
Cape Hierta
Hog and cattle market report from Chicago
The Chicago markets on Sept 21 1909 show hog receipts around 11000 with steady to weak pricing and light hogs 7 85 to 8 35 mixed packers 7 75 to 8 44 heavy shipping grades 7 60 to 8 45 rough 7 60 to 7 85 hogs carried over 4431. Cattle numbers about 11000 and markets weak to 10 lower. Sheep 28000 and slow.
Second Report On Hons Receipts and Shipments
Official receipts today totaled 10 000 with yesterday at 19 989 and shipments at 19 73. Left over yesterday 4 431. Forecast receipts tomorrow 19 000 with slower than yesterday’s average and poorer quality. Bulk grades 8 05 to 8 30, light 7 80 to 7 35, mixed packers 7 75 to 8 45, heavy ship’s grades 7 60 to 7 40, rough 7 60 to 7 85, porkers 8 20 to 8 30, pigs 7 00 to 7 80.
Cattle Market Receipts and Price Ranges
Estimated receipts show a weak to 10 lower market. Beeves bring 400 to 600, Texas steers 390 to 510, stockers and feeders 360 to 490, Western cattle 590 to 660, cows and heifers 400 to 630. Market activity remains limited with varied demand across segments.
Market Receipts and Price Ranges for Sheep and Lambs
Estimated receipts show a steady market with natives at 28900 Market, western sheep bidding 2 to 500, yearlings 2 to 490, lambs 4 40 to 6 50, and western lambs 4 25 to 7 30, overall 450 to 7 10. Prices translated to typical per head ranges for various classes.
Hog market shows weakness in Chicago on Sept 21 1909
Chicago reports a weak hog market with prices 6 lower than early. Bulk ranges 8 0 to 83 percent. light pigs 7 75 to 8 30. mixed packers 7 70 to 8 40. heavy ships grades 7 55 to 8 40. rough hogs 7 54 to 7 80. cattle and sheep also listed as weak.
John A. Babcock Care of North American Livestock Commission
John A. Babcock is listed care of the North American Livestock Commission Company at the U S Stock Yards in Chicago Illinois as the contact or client in the notice.
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North American Livestock Commission Company
U.S
President Taft Tours Omaha Amid Streetcar Strike
President Taft visited Omaha amid a major streetcar strike as Mayor Dahlman halted car service to ease congestion. Schoolchildren greeted him with flags and cheers, and Taft praised the nationwide student welcome.
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State Commerce Commission
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