Lincoln flood toll rises as deaths reach twelve
Four dead bodies recovered and five known dead with three missing after a western Lincoln flood. Coroner and workers search low-lying areas while rail traffic resumes slowly. washouts disrupt Union Pacific lines toward Beatrice and Syracuse. Near Beatrice a farmer loses 1,000 head of hogs amid other stock losses. two houses floated away.
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Grazy Snake Defies Uncle Sam in Creek Uprising
Muskogee Oklahoma July 4 sheriffs from McIntosh and Okmulgee counties went to Old Hickory grounds near Henrietta to quell Creek uprisings but were driven off by about thirty armed Indians and Negroes. Crazy Snake declared the Indians are sovereign and have no authority of state or federal governments. State troops may be sent to disperse the malcontents. Crazy Snake leads several hundred Creek Indians resentful of land allotments and English language barriers.
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Wilson Murder Mystery Tracked Across Cities
Philadelphia police narrowed the case after removing Frederick Glew Jr from the investigation and traced the suspected Dr. William Wilson killer through Bristol Trenton Jersey City and New York City toward Boston. Greg showed he had no involvement in the poisoned ale sent to Dr. Wilson on June 26.
Bishop Potter Out of Danger
Cooperstown July 8 Bishop Henry C Potter continues to improve despite heat from liver and stomach trouble and is expected to recover. Doctors say the crisis has passed and he may be practically out of danger.
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Tragedy in Kewanee: Cherry fatally wounds sweetheart then kills self
Nicholas Cherry, 24, shot his sweetheart Anna Weingartz, 20, at Neporset in Kewanee Illinois, then killed himself with a self-inflicted heart shot in the front yard of PD Carpenter where Miss Weingartz was employed.
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Mise Weingarts
Fewer Idle Cars On Tracks Reported Nationally
New York July 8 The Ameneman Railway association reports idle freight cars nationwide declined by 36720 between June 10 and 24. About a third of the drop came from idle box cars. Improvements varied by region with New England seeing rises and the Midwest posting sizable cuts. This marks the fourth easing in two months and a total reduction of 100491 idle cars as mining resumes in bituminous fields boosts moving demand.
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Prince and Anna marry in Covent Garden registry
London Italy July reports state Princess Anna Gould and Prince Helle de Sagati wed at a Covent Garden registry office with a later ceremony at a Scho Square church. They attempted to slip past crowds in a large motor car and departed by rear hotel entrance. Paris July 8 custody case over Ile Sagan custody awaited princess return after divorce and marriage to Prince Sagani.
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Chicago grain and provisions closing quotations July 7
Liberal cash sales and larger country acceptances weighed on Chicago markets. Wheat fell to 87 88 cents for July and September deliveries. Corn eased to 72 cents. Oats down. Provisions dropped 12 to 0.18. Cash prices show No. 2 hard wheat at 144-92.5 and No. 2 corn at 74-74.5. South Omaha and Chicago live stock markets reported higher cattle and hog values, with receipts around 1,200 to 4,400 and mixed pricing across grades.
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Bryan Era Gains Momentum At Denver Convention
The second session of the Democratic national convention opened with all seats filled. Henry D. Clayton as permanent chairman led a harsh attack on the Republicans while Nebraska and New York blocs maneuvered for influence. Gompers urged anti inj unction and labor reforms, New York caucuses to decide 78 votes, and Taft banners sparked Lincoln street chatter as Bryan supporters push for Gray on the ticket.
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Quieting Down at Fairview at Lincoln July 8
Several visitors at Fairview in Lincoln crowded the day but no notable political activity occurred. President Bryan stayed busy replying to telegrams via a special wire connected to his Denyer office. A telegraph cottage near Bryan’s home served convenience for the operation.
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Knothole Gate Crowds Opening Day Baseball Grounds
An otiose caption reports a boy named Chimie and another boy, Tommy, describe waking early and anchoring near a knothole in a fence to glimpse the game. As the game begins, an overflow crowd lines up outside the knothole.
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Wien
Catholic Standard
Times
Old Gentleman and Rastus Seek Half Watermelon Happiness
Dialogue from the Detroit Tribune features Old Gentleman asking if half a big watermelon would bring happiness for Little Rastus. Rastus replies that even half would not suffice, highlighting a playful exchange over fruit and satisfaction.
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Kaptua
Detroit Tribune
Domestic Diplomat Quotation Stirs Stirring Debate
A misquoted domestic remark from a Baltimore newspaper prompts readers to discuss family dynamics and authority. The exchange suggests a husband claims to anticipate his wife’s wishes and then imposes them, provoking controversy over behavior and consent within marriage.
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