Record Apple Crop Forecast Sets New North American Peak
Exports anticipate a record apple harvest with forecasts ranging from 0 to 100 million barrels, promising more than one barrel per U.S. resident. New York state factory fatalities and injuries dwarf those from the Spanish-American War, with 208 killed in war and 910 killed or wounded in factories. Over 46,000 factory injuries occurred in the past year.
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North America
United States
New York State
Spain
Locust officer honored for valor in July battle
Lieut. Louis B. Lawton of the Ninth United States infantry was thrice wounded in the battle of Ties Tsia on July 1 and displayed great intrepidity. General Durward, senior British commander, will recommend him for the Victoria Cross.
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Louis B. Lawton
Ninth
United States Infantry
Ties Tsia
Durward
Russian Censors Reprimand Two St. Petersburg Dailies
Two St. Petersburg newspapers facing severe reprimand for false exaggerated siege coverage of China during the Epkin crisis. Their extra editions were curtailed as a result of censorship actions.
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Russia
St. Petersburg
China
ePkin
Naval building to halt or crew expansion urged
With over seventy war vessels authorized and under construction and a shortage of officers and men, it has become evident that a halt in naval construction or rusting ships in navy yards, or a plan to increase personnel, is needed to address the manpower shortfall.
Krugers wealth amid London gossip and South African banks
Disparaging paragraphs in London discuss Kruger's fortune with estimates from £1,006,000 abroad to £5,000,000 overall. Transvaal says the government holds £2,000,000 to £3,000,000 in continental banks, hoarded by Dr Leyds for a future rising if England faces further hardships.
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Kruger
London
Transvaal
Leyds
England
Galveston Port Recovering After Wreck Cleared
In a few days Galveston will clear the wreck to admit shippers and restore port business. Telegraph lines are operating, temporary bridge plans are underway, and streets are being made passable. The city shows courage and energy, with enterprise expected to work wonders within a week or two.
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Galveston
Census recount shows Duluth leads growth among lake towns
The census tally highlights Duluth as among the fastest growing lake towns with a 59.90 percent rise. Other cities show Chicago 54.44 percent, Cleveland 46.07, Milwaukee 39.54, Detroit 37.77, Toledo 61.85, and Buffalo 37.77, noting Toledo far above its size.
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Chicago
Cleveland
Milwaukee
Detroit
Toledo
Duffalo
Duruuth
Buffalo
Galveston's Location Showcases Harbor and Resort Potential
Galveston benefits include the gulf region’s best deep water harbor and a favorable position for year round resort use. Federal engineers report over 6 million dollars spent to enhance the natural harbor. Disadvantages of Galveston’s locale have now been clearly demonstrated.
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Galveston
Gulf
Gulf Coast
Elizabeth Zane Grave Memorial Demanded by DAR Group
The Daughters of the American Revolution urge a suitable memorial for Elizabeth Zane, heroine of Fort Henry. She lies buried at Martins Ferry, Ohio, after Wheeling’s 1779 battle where she secured gunpowder from her brother, narrowly escaping enemy fire.
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Elizabeth Zane
Fort Henry
Martin’s Ferry
Wheeling
W. Va
Proclamation of Martial Law and Colony Renaming Reported
The Transvaal Republic declares martial law as Lord Roberts moves against the republic and announces renaming to the Vaal River Colony. Concurrently Paul Kruger arrives at Lorenzo Marquez in Portuguese territory on the path to Europe, signaling continued upheaval. The South African government is effectively erased in the war with England, with the former president a fugitive.
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Paul Krugfer
Lorenzo Marquez
Europe
South African Republic
England
Insurgents fuel activity. heavy losses in Luzon clash
Gen McArthur reports strong insurgent activity across Luzon with 500 estimated fighters near Bulacan and Isabela. Mitchell’s 130-man detachment fights Cailles near Mayutae, suffering 33 percent casualties including Captain Mitchell and 4 officers killed. Insurgent losses about ten killed and 20 wounded, with heavy rains hindering operations.
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Washington
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Fifteenth Infantry
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Siniloan
Laguna Province
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George Cooke
K. Fifteenth
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Mavitac
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Edward C. Coburn
George R. Horton
Thomas P. Kelley
Thomas Mulrey
John PV. Brink
Wm. L. Bamker
Arthur S. Mansfield
Thomas J. Pitcher
Scott L. Smith
Richard Taylor
Edward M. Neil
Fred Duggan
Emanuel Kaufman
Fidel
Macarthour
Dr Hunter McGuire Dies in Richmond After Paralysis
Dr. Hunter McGuire, chief on General Stonewall Jackson's staff and a leading surgeon, died in Richmond at age after six months of paralysis. He was one of the country’s best known surgeons and passed away Wednesday.
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Richmond
Hunter McGuire
Stonewall” Jackson
Illinois state news death notices and Civil War veteran recall
James Fouke, 88, of Shelbyville died at his daughter’s Bloomington home and was a longtime Shelbyville citizen. Isaac W. Johnson, 76, Sycamore merchant, died after two years illness. in Sycamore since 1854. Robert W. Montgomery, 28, a druggist of Quincy, born in Sherbina Missouri, resident since 1864. John G. Springer of Springfield died from stroke. secretary of the American Southdown Breeders association. Charles E. Roberts, 58, at Bunker Hill. served with Co. K, 133rd Illinois during the Civil War.
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Shelbyville
W. W. Hintt
Bloomington
Harper's Ferry
Isaac W. Johnson
Sycamore
Robert W. Montgomery
Quincey
Sherbina
John G. Springer
Springfield
Springer
American Southdown Breeders’ Association
Charles E. Roberts
Bunker Hill
Co. K. Thirty-third
Ilinois Regiment
Fire hits Charleston dry goods store Parker & Co
Fire and water ruined the large dry goods store of J. A. Parker & Co. at Charleston. Loss, excluding the building, is estimated at 17,000 dollars and is covered by insurance.
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J. A. Parker & Co
Charleston
Warmer Found Dead in Bed Near Green Valley Farm
George Vlexenhar, 25, a well known young farmer from Green Valley in Tazewell county, was found dead in bed from neuralgia of the heart. The tragedy shocked the local community as authorities investigate the sudden death.
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Warmer
George Vlexenhar
Green Valley
Tazewell County
Gen John A McClernand Dies in Springfield Illinois
Gen John A McClernand died at his Springfield home at 1 10 a m his family at bedside except one son Col Edward J McClernand in the Philippines. Born May 30 1812 in Breckinridge county he studied law and won election to congress in 1843 later serving in the Civil War under Grant and Lincoln. He led the Vicksburg expedition and commanded the thirteenth corps before resigning in 1874 his judicial career followed and he presided over the 1860s Democratic National Convention in St Louis while serving on the Utah commission in 1891.
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Philip By. Foulke
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Sherman
Vicksburg
Arkinnnsas
Port Gibson
Chimpion Hill
Blechick River
Twisi
St. Louis
Utah Commission
Brilliant Conflagration at St Louis Wharf Boats
Fire swept the Eagle Packing Co wharf boat at Vine Street in St Louis, quickly spreading to the steamer Spread Eagle and two auxiliary vessels, Carrier and an unidentified craft. Fire alarms were delayed, and all four craft burned to the waterline within about thirty minutes, while nearby ships were moved to safety.
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Eagle Packing Co
Vine Street
Spread Eagle
Pistol Duel on the Street Ends in Death in St Louis
In St Louis on September 21 a street duel on Manchester and Compton avenues left Francis McGuire, 38, dead after being shot five times. Washington P Haynes, 28, a Transit Co road officer, was wounded twice in the right thigh as the pair exchanged shots. Haynes lives at 3124 Clark Avenue. McGuire resided at 10 South Compton Avenue.
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Manchester
Compton Avenues
Francis McGuire
St. Louis Transit Co
Compton Avenue
Washington P. Haynes
Clark Avenue
Haynes
McGuire
Court records stolen in Washita county transfer
In Cloud Chief the garnished county seat war reached a climax as judicial records vanished from the Cloud Chief courthouse on Monday night. A posse headed to Cordell to deliver the records on Tuesday, only to find they had already been stolen the night before, with no trace yet.
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Fleno
Washita County
Cloud Chief
Irwin
Cordell
Charity Breeze Moral From Theodosia Pickering Garrison
A verse excerpt from Youth's Companion portrays a breeze delivering charity to a starving city child. The speaker imagines carrying sea air and pine scent to lift the girl's spirits, ending with a moral about compassionate action beyond words.
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Theodosia Pickering Garrison
Mongoose Barred by U S Congress for National Security
The United States Congress passes a law declaring the mongoose a dangerous nuisance and bans its entry, directing port officers to keep the animal out. Originating in India, the mongoose was imported to Jamaica to curb rats but voraciously consumed rats, snakes, and livestock, prompting calls for a strict coastal ban to protect local food supplies.
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United States
Congress
Uncle Sam
India
Mr. Mongoose
Jamaica
Cunning Fox Traits Described In Domestic Prey Relations
A National Rural piece details the fox as a cunning creature, noting alert foxes near farms, burrow digging called earths, and a fox’s brush tail. It explains maternal care, diet, fur value, and fox hunting in England, including scent tracking and antics with dogs and cats during milk theft.
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England
National Rural
Birds migrate to warm southern regions in spring
Swallows move to Central America and southern Mexico to winter. They arrive in the southern states around March and seldom reach far north until late April. Robins avoid such warmth and rarely travel as far south as Mexico.
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Central America
Mexico
Nature Limits on Fruit Improvement Say Meehan Writer
A Meehan's Monthly essay argues that nature confines variation in fruits to a fixed range. It notes pears cannot reach pumpkin size or strawberries rival tomatoes, and advises selecting varieties that already possess a nearby strength to enhance it further.
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Meehan
An Unwelcome Change in a Husband’s Demeanor
A witty exchange notes a husband who once rough and profane becoming gentle and refined, courtly, with Mrs Minks remarking on the shift and joking about a possible typewriter girl in his office as presumed cause. The dialogue highlights social suspicions and light gossip in a domestic vignette from a bygone era.
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Mrs. Minks
N. Y
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