Norbeck Captured in Minneapolis Bribe Intrigue
Minneapolis detective Christopher C. Norbeck, missing amid a bribe-taking probe, was captured after attempting, from a Carver telephone booth, to contact Carrie Emerson. He was jailed in Chaska, while County Attorney Al Smith and officials pursue police corruption ties alongside ex-officer Irwin A. Gummer, who faces possible confessions. Mayor A. A. Ames was indicted for offering a bribe and posted bond.
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Christopher C. Norbeck
Norbeck
Carver
Carrie Emerson
Aoessage
Chaska
al Smith
Smith Norbeck
Trwin A. Gummer
Penitentia Stillwater
A. A. Ames
NO CHANGE IN BIG STRIKE IN ANTHRACITE COAL
Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania reports the seventh week of the anthracite miners strike began quietly with no public sign of a break. In small settlements men idle at corners while officials note few are willing to return to work. Companies deny resuming mining and the union efforts to persuade holdouts continue with few takers.
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Wilkesbarre
Connexion
Companire
Knwn
Mine Workers’ Committee
Quiet in New Jersey as mills reopen with few workers
A Paterson dispatch notes many silk mills opened at the usual hour Monday but fewer than a third of regular workers reported. Infantry and cavalry guarded mills while Hudson County silk plants began operations under mill owners order. only one mill had full staffing and activity remained quiet.
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Paterson
N. J
New York
Hudson County
WN. C
Acoma Pueblo man commits suicide after family dispute
Las Cruces New Mexico advices report Juan Miccaba, a full blood Acoma Pueblo Indian, killed himself after a severe indignity following a quarrel with his wife. He was whipped by his mother-in-law and could not endure the disgrace, making this reportedly the first self-inflicted death among the Acoma Pueblo.
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Las Cruces
N. M
Juan Micabs
Acoma Pueblo
Shooting Mystery at Reform School Linked to Husband
In Topeka Kansas a reform school inmate Ma trop Lowe lies in hospital with two bullet wounds. Her husband J C Lowe, jailed on a gun charge, claims the shooting was accidental. The case remains enveloped in mystery as reports note further fatal blasts and a train collision elsewhere.
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Kaa
Matrop Lowe
Reform School
J. C. Lowe
St. Loewe
Werlins- Vaud
Stormene Hospital
Bie Sait
Coal Supply Shortage Sparks Mine Workers’ Action Rumors
Indianapolis dispatch reports W B Wilson of United Mine Workers warns coal reserves may exhaust in under three months if mines suspend work. Western competitive districts favor restraint on a general strike. Wilkesbarre and Pittsburgh districts report quiet conditions with 150000 idle workers. Pennsylvania orders limit output to four days a week to block breakage of an anticipated strike.
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Indianapolia
Ind
W. B. Wilson
United Mine Workers of America
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Ohio
Illinois
Aestrktes
Iowata
Wilkesbarre
Mitchell
Coal Company
Eol | Neries
Pittsburg
United Mine Workers
Clearfield
Gilday
Miners’ Union
Island
Points
Troops Deployed to Paterson as Strike Duty Enforced
A Newark cavalry unit arrived in Paterson and moved to the armory. An order on Friday required local National Guard companies to report for strike duty. Silk mills and two dye houses opened under police, fire, and deputy sheriffs protection as crowds were dispersed. Bosses and workers prepared for potential clashes, arms supplied to protect property.
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Paterson
New Jersey
N. J
Newark
Artory
Iriday
Mickey for Governor Nominated by Nebraska Republicans
John G. Mickey of Omaha Nebraska was nominated by the Republican state convention for governor. Born 1845 near Burlington Iowa, he has lived in Nebraska since 1865. Civil War service in the Highth Iowa cavalry, Polk County treasurer 1870 to 1880, state legislator 1881, Osceola State Bank president, married with nine children. Prohibition views and Methodist faith noted.
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Omaha
Neb
John G
Mickey
Burlington
Highth Iowa Cavalry
Teway
Polk County
Osceola State Bank
A Sympathetic Strike Hits Hudson County Silk Mills
A New York dispatch reports most Hudson County silk mills have shut down amid a sympathetic strike following a Paterson dyers' strike riot. About 10,000 workers are unemployed, with numbers expected to rise toward 18,000 within a day as mill owners foresee further turmoil and have closed operations indefinitely.
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Hudson County
N.ja
New York
Upholsterers Advance Prices At Convention
A dispatch reports a 10 percent advance on upholstering work and parlor frame articles approved at a National Association meeting. Attendees reportedly represent over 60 percent of total output.
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Ghitago
National Association of
Maniacal Slaying by Mob in Jefferson Indiana
Jefferson Indiana suffered a fatal shooting when Town Marshal John Swearingen was killed at John Shipman’s home while serving a warrant. A three hour battle ensued as Shipman’s mob surrounded the house, and Shipman was killed after being shot by Deputy Sheriff Bred Kendall. Swearingen’s body lay on the doorstep. Mrs Swearingen mourns the loss of a large family.
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John Swearingen
S. M. Shipman
Shipming
Swearingen
Shipman
Yeffercon
Bia Boselgers
Sherif
Kendall
Marshal Swearingen
Mra. Swearingen
Wreck of Kans City Saint Paul Flyer Kills Two
A Chicago, St Paul, Minneapolis and Oriha line fast train the Flyer struck a broken switch near Ashton Iowa at 1 80 am Sunday, killing fireman Bassett from Bronx City Iowa and mail clerk Robinson from Council Bluffs and injuring six other crew. The engine turned over and the mail car crossed the engine and was wrecked. the express car was hurled beyond the right of way. The town of Ashton has 500 people and lies eleven miles north of Sheldon and seven miles south of Sibley.
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St. BP. Myer
Chicago
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Oriha
Kansans City-St. Paul
St Sioux City
Ashton
Sheldon
Sibley
Bassett
Bronx City
Robinson
Council Bluffs
Fatal collision at Lowen Siding on Northern Pacific trains
Two passenger trains wrecked at Lowen Siding two miles west of Staples Minnesota after a misplaced switch at 2 am. All passengers escaped injury except Harry Zeigler of Hammond Indiana who suffered serious internal injuries. Conductor Noble Rasmussen Gremann Walter Scott engineer an unknown tramp Ernest Schultz Mooreidler baggage man dead. Firemen Montgomery and express messengers Gibson and Pedrick badly injured. Two dead and two or three trainmen unaccounted for. Four coaches and several cars burned.
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Staples
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Lowen
Lake Siding
Harry Zeigler
Hammond
Noble
George Rasmussen
Gremann
Walter Scott
Ernest Schultz
Moedler
Z. Ji
Montgomery
No. T
Gibson
Peidrick
Rival saloonists fight ends with multiple deaths
In Calm Hollow near Middlesboro Kentucky a Sunday brawl between rival saloonkeepers leaves Smith Overton Timothy Partin and another man dead. The Shackelford brothers and Luke Hopper and Henry Milter run nearby saloons and feuds between the houses are blamed. Hopper’s group is said to have killed the Shackelford brothers. The fight resumed Sunday night with no further reported casualties.
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Smith Overton
Timothy Partin
Shackelfords
Cabin
Hollow
Luke Hopper
Henry Milter
Hopper
Shackelford
Overton
Leo Turner
Shackelforlsy Place
Bishop named to Iowa Supreme Court bench by governor
Gov. Curomifie announces the appointment of Judge Charles A. Bishop of Des Moines to succeed Judge Charles M. Waterman on the Iowa Supreme Court. Waterman’s resignation takes effect July 1, with Bishop to be a candidate for the remaining term ending 1903 at the Republican state convention May 30. Bishop, born 1854 in Wisconsin, has a long Iowa legal career and prior service as assistant attorney general and Des Moines mayor. He will wed Alice Lyman of Des Moines on Wednesday.
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Tier Moinea
Charles MM. Waterman
Davenport
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Aud
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Misa Alice Lyman
Des Moines
Jailed for debt under old English law
J Swanson, nearly deaf and invalid from Ryeitt's disease and heart trouble, was taken to Bedford last week by the sheriff and confined in the county jail until he pays an attorney fee of 25 dollars and costs of a referee's court totaling over 60 dollars. He denies employing the attorney in the alveree proceedings started by Mrs Swanson during his illness.
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Blacktou Hina
J. Swanson
Ruytt
Bedford
Swanson
Swhnson
Smith Still Missing from Castana After June Disappearance
Onawa dispatch reports Chas. F. Smith, a Castana resident about 80 years old, vanished after taking a southbound train from Onawa on June 2. He had dinner that day, told Deputy Strain jokingly to not search if he was found, and has not been heard from since. He is 5 feet 7 inches, 145 pounds, light complexion with light hair and a mustache.
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Chas. TF
Practical joke at Creston ends in fatal burn
Creston dispatch reports O HL Noble, a Burlington worker, fatally burned Wednesday during a misguided prank. A colleague, wielding a lit torch, shaded by oily waste on Noble as he wiped an engine, causing flames to cling to his clothes and oil-soaked garments. Recovery seems impossible.
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Creston
O. HL. Nobie
Burlington
Noble
Mr. Noble
Frost Damage Mirrors Cold Snap Across Iowa
Frost struck sections of Iowa causing notable crop setbacks and garden losses especially tomatoes and tender truck. Rock Rapids recorded a 36 degree low with heavy frost, while Spencer reported light frost and no major damage. Local towns voted taxes for electric railroad and bonds for waterworks. A shooting tragedy in Dubuque, and a National Guard camp planned in Atlantic. Oskaloosa reported a prominent capitalist’s death. Des Moines notes a gubernatorial appointment as judge.
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Sheldon
Rock Rapids
Spencer
Sioux City installs Bishop Garrigan at Epiphany Cathedral
A special Sioux City report says J. Garrigan was installed as bishop of the newly formed Sioux City diocese. The ceremony at the Cathedral of the Epiphany drew thousands, filling the church and surrounding areas. Archbishop Keane of Dubuque and other dignitaries attended, with police and guardsmen in attendance. Attendees came from diocesan areas as well as Washington and Calcuttas for the event.
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J. Garvigah’ O
Woilneeday
Garligan
Keane
Dubuque
Jou
Lusinlg
Ile
Fiolicé
Kto
Washington
Calcuntta
Telephone Girls Strike for Higher Wages and Union Recognition
Des Moines telephones operators in two offices struck Saturday under a newly formed union. About sixty workers walked out, marched to the Town company, convened in executive session, and demanded 1 dollar per day pay increase and union recognition. Managers refused, recruited new workers, crippling service. city head workers cited broad business support for the action.
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Des Motes
Des Moines
The
Mutual
Ami
Clvce
Surprising Demand for Homeless Children Strikes Town
A local press notice sparked a surge of interest as thirty-one orphaned children were placed in Warlin City homes within hours. About five hundred residents visited Woods House seeking placements. by noon thirty-two youths aged 7 to 14 were sent to Hardin County homes, with families from across the county awaiting further opportunities.
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Town Falls
Hardin County
Connell Bluffs Lodge Plans September Carnival
A Council Bluff dispatch reports the Ebks carnival set for the first week of September. Chia was decided upon by committees in charge. The carnival is planned for Viret Avenue in front of the Kikabe house and the yard of the year house, with a request to the city to occupy First Avenue from Perry Street to Sixth Street. Plans are early and to be refined rapidly.
Crushed by Heavy Dray Cries for Son at Hospital
Toy Raum ten year old son of Henry Raum lies in Water Lon in serious condition after being run over by a heavy wagon and trampled by horses. Flesh on lower limbs burned to bone. he fell forward onto the pavement when the wagon struck an obstruction. Little hope is entertained for his recovery. Relatives not located. Also reported: Thomas Brennan, a railroad worker, found dead under a wrecking burden near Bleneou. burial at Leveoe with no relatives located. He had 17 cents and two months pay due.
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Henry Raum
Waterlon
Little Lhope
Thomas Brennan
Bleneou
Chicago and Northwestern
Slowx City
Leveoe
Lle
Chicago
Northwestern
Accident Involving 12 Year Old Vox Resident Tod Townsend
A boy aged twelve, Tod Townsend of Vox seven miles east of Dows, was shot in the left side by an 88 caliber rifle bullet. The shooter is unknown, suspected to be distant hunters testing effects. The wound is serious but not likely fatal.
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Vox
Tod Townsend
Dows
Lands and road grants spark county land suit
The Chicago and Northwestern Railway seeks title to about 60000 dollars of Sho County lands via an 1860s grant to aid the Cedar Rapids and Missouri River line. The dispute centers on swamp land provisions and subsequent transfers to settlers, with state land acts and county conveyances complicating ownership. Also reported are state commissions and military appointments, fire insurance tax figures, National Guard camp dates, and various state procurement and appointments.
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Chicago and Northwestern Tailroad Company
Sho County
Government ‘Land Office
Railroad
Cedar Rapids
Tiwan
Fiehrest
Snc
American Thor Grant Company
American
Emmigrant Company
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