Trial demanded for Linda Hazzard in starvation murder case
Mrs Linda Hazzard known as the starvation doctor faces a first degree murder charge after Miss Clara Williamson died and jewelry valued at 6000 disappeared. The case cites Hazzard as wife of former lieutenant Samuel Hazzard and involves several patients who starved themselves to death while under her care. Authorities issued a warrant in Seattle Washington for her arrest and unaccounted jewelry valued at 4000 is linked to the Williamson sisters.
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Ivsted
Seattle
Wash
Linda Burfield Wagzard
Hazzard
Clara Williamson
Tacoma
Frank H. Kelly
Hageard
Samuel Hazzard, Wald
United States Army
West Point
Alleged Plot to Poison Children Leads to Arrests in Fulton
County authorities in Calloway cite a plot to poison children unfolding in Concord. Lee Boyd his wife Mrs Anna Boyd and Jefferson Woods were arrested by order of the prosecuting attorney and transported to Fulton for arraignment. The case stems from a slander suit Mrs Boyd filed against Dr W B Ellis of Concord seeking damages. The jury ruled for the defendant.
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Concord
Calloway County
Fulton
Lee Boyd
Anna Boyd
Jefferson Woods
Boyd
W. B. Ells
White on witness stand in Lorimer bribery inquiry
Charles A. White a former Illinois legislator told the Lorimer investigation committee that he believed all fifty three Democrats who voted for Lorimer did so for money. He said some Republicans who backed Lorimer likely took payments too but would not name individuals.
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Lorimer
Charles A. White
Thelinois
Senate
Lorimer Investigation Committee
White
Three Coney Island Lines Tie Up by Strike
Three Coney Island trolley lines in Brooklyn are paralyzed as 300 motormen and conductors strike. Car men plan to focus on the only line still operating amid rioting that injures several. Jose P. Ryan and others including a woman are under arrest for disorderly conduct.
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Coney Island
Brooklyn
Coney Island and Brooklyn Railroad Company
Carmen
Jose P. Ryan
Carmen’s Union
Trade conditions show cautious improvement amid crop fears
Bradstreet notes ongoing irregularity in trade as crop damage fears persist yet basic conditions and year’s advance push for modest gains. Merchants tread carefully while wholesale dealers in larger centers see improved business with outside merchants entering the market.
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Bradstreet’s
Taft Sent Arbitration Treaties to Senate for Ratification
President Taft sent the arbitration treaties with Great Britain and France to the senate. Each treaty included a formal transmittal message. Chairman Cullom hoped for ratification this session but noted some opposition had arisen.
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Taft
United States
Great Britain
France
Senate
Cullom
Congress
Italian Seeks Habeas Corpus in Cardinal Murder Case
Pellegrino Scagna, arrested in St Louis on a New York charge of complicity in the murder of Cardinali, petitions the circuit court for a writ of habeas corpus. He claims illegal detention and says he was not in New York when Cardinali was killed.
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Pellegrino Scagna
St. Louis
New York
Bartholdi
Cardinal
Cardinali
Peace Conference Opens in Berne
The international peace conference convenes in Berne with delegates including Professor Paul B. Reinsch of Wisconsin Professor John Clark of Columbia who presided over the peace committee and Dr Nicholas Murray Butler of Columbia University who leads the education section.
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Berne
Paul 8. Reinsch
University of Wisconsin
John Clark
Columbia University
Nicholas Murray Butler
Roosevelt Speaks on Steel Case and 1907 Action
Theodore Roosevelt testified before a House committee on the United States Steel Corporation matter in New York. He recalled consenting to the 1907 Tennessee Coal and Iron absorption, arguing his choice averted a Wall Street panic and asserting inaction would have been criminal.
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Theodore Roosevelt
House of Representatives Committee of
United States Steel Corporation
New York
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
The
Steel Corporation
United States
Wall Street
Wool Conferees Form Subcommittee On Tariff Disagreements
Conferees on the wool tariff bill appoint a subcommittee to study and report on differences between the two houses. Senator Bailey proposed the appointment citing that the subcommittee would represent the extreme elements of the senate and house.
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la Follette
Underwood
Bailey
Senate
House
Buffalo Bill Receives Loving Cup in Clinton Visit
Buffalo Bill born near Clinton Iowa was presented a loving cup by local citizens during his final saddle visit to the city. Attorney William E Hayes delivered the presentation speech.
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Buffalo Bill
Clinton
William E Hayes
Successful business man S K Warrick noted as leading Alliance figure
Minatare Free Press honors S K Warrick of Alliance as a prominent Nebraska banker and farmer. The portrait highlights his roles as president of the Minatare Bank, vice president of the First National Bank of Scottsbluff, cashier positions, ownership of large alfalfa land and pasture, and aims in stock feeding. He also leads the State Anti-Saloon League and sits on Nebraska Wesleyan University’s board.
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Ance
North Platte Valley
Alliance
Minatare
Gering Ditch
Minaarte Bank
First National Bank of Scottsbluff
First National Bank
Bank of Merna
Broken Bow First National
Warrick
State Anti-Saloon League
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln
Nebraska
S. K. Warrick
Dry weather prompts Nebraska appeal to stay put
The article urges Box Butte residents not to leave, noting drought in other states. It cites water shortages in North and South Carolina, drought in eastern Kentucky, Oklahoma, Missouri, and South Dakota destitution. It praises western Nebraska for a better season with fair corn prospects and good potato fields, urging friends to visit instead of leaving.
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Box Butte
United States
North
South Carolina
Charlotte
N. C
Kentucky
Oklahoma
Nebraska
South Dakota
Missouri
New Introductory Offer for Daily State Journal
The State Journal advertises a trial rate of one dollar for the remaining year excluding Sundays or 1.24 dollars including Sundays, with automatic stop after the period. The offer emphasizes a splendid paper and its association with the Associated Press and special coverage.
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Daily State Journal
State Journal
Associated Press
Mutilated Body of Woman Found in Norwood Ravine
An unidentified white woman was found murdered in a small ravine in Norwood a Cincinnati suburb. The head was partly severed with an axe according to early police reports.
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Norwood
Cincinnati
Chicago Markets Report from August Chicago
The August market sheet lists Wheat Sept Oct and May at 03Ke 1.08, Corn Sept 64, Dec 61.5, Oats Sept 42.4 Dec 44.5, Pork Sept 17.85 Jan 16.65, Lard Sept 9.12 9.15 Jan 8.80. Cash No 2 hard wheat 1.94, No 2 corn 44 4 4 c, No 2 white oats 40 41 c. Cattle receipts 4,000 steady to higher. beef- $5.00 7.50. western steers 4.10 6.20. cows 2.15 46.00. calves 5.60 7.75. Hog receipts 35,000 steady. night 6.95 7.60. mixed 6.85 7.60. heavy 6.55 7.60. rough 6.55 6.85. pigs 5.85 7.45. bulk 7.10 7.45. Sheep receipts 25,000 steady. natives 2.25 3.85. western 2.50 2.85. yearlings 3.76 4.80. lambs 3.75 4.85.
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Chicago
Lincoln Nebraska Telegraph reading offer notice
An advertising note from Telegraph Services promotes Nebraska state wide reporting, claiming independence and reliability. The Lincoln paper invites readers to subscribe for more papers and family friendly content, urging early response to maximize value.
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Telegraph Services
Nebraska
Lincoln
Box Butte Has Big Increase In County Valuations
Nebraska’s total assessed valuation rises to about 415 million dollars, up roughly 3.5 million from last year. Douglas county leads with a 2.56 million increase, Blaine county posts the largest percentage gain, and Box Butte shows the biggest percentage rise among counties over one million dollars, from 1.78 million to 2.32 million.
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Nebraska
Douglas County
Blaine County
Box Butte
Letter from W F Knight from Portland Oregon
The Herald reports a letter from W F Knight dated August Ord. He and Mrs. Knight remain in Portland enjoying clear weather and unusually hot days with the thermometer near 98. They attended a union camp meeting with 26 denominations represented and note prices on produce and provisions similar to back home. Potatoes sell for two and two and a half per bushel with potato quality not equal to Box Butte county potatoes.
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Herald
W. F. Knight
Simon Spry Fails To File For Box Butte Sheriff Race
Simon Spry, an early entrant for the democratic sheriff nomination in Box Butte county, left Alliance for Los Angeles around June 27 on urgent business. He returned July 22 but missed the filing deadline, and says he did not strongly desire the office, entering the race only at friends’ urging. The Herald notes he would have likely made a strong run if he had filed.
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The
Herald
Simon Spry
Box Butte County
Los Angeles
Alliance
the Herald
King of all Laxatives Hailed by Buffalo Man
A Buffalo man touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as the “King” he keeps at home. The pills cure constipation headache indigestion and dyspepsia. Available for 25 cents at F J Brennan’s.
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Paul Mathulka
Buffalo
Dr. King
F. J. Brennan
Classified ad seeks applicants for vacant room or seat
A short classified notice promises applications for a vacant room or empty place at your table. It signals opportunity for interested readers to inquire about occupancy.
Cattle and Sheep Receipts Mixed in Omaha Market
South Omaha cattle receipts reach 2500 with beef steers 4.40 to 7.05, cows and heifers 2.75 to 4.40, stockers 3.20 to 4.85, bulls 4.25 to 4.50, calves 3.00 to 6.00. Sheep receipts 12,000 with ewes 2.25 to 2.50, wethers 5.00 to 2.30, lambs 5.00 to 6.75. hogs higher with most sales at 7.10 to 7.20 and selected hogs to 7.40.
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South Omaha
Reducing the distance from a local editorial clash
The Edgemont Enterprise ridicules a Hot Springs Times-Herald editorial and its distant view of events tied to a Burlington picnic. The piece mocks seaport journalism and invites Brother Schaeffer to visit Edgemont to see a real town with tenable residents and genuine occupations nearby.
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Chicago
Hell
Edgemont
Hot Springs
Burlington
Burlington Lunch Counter Opens With Steady Patronage
The Burlington lunch counter under the Burlington hotel management opened August 1 and draws better than expected patronage. It sits in the building adjoining the hotel on the north, connected by a rear door. Mrs. Hattie Owens leads the day shift and Charley Doonan, a chef from Denver, heads the night shift for Mr. Lockwood.
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Burlington
Burlington Hotel
Hattie Owens
Alliance
Charley Doonan
Denver
Lockwood
Zemio and Zemoo Soap Ad Promises Clear Skin in Heat
An old advertisement urges readers to try ZEMO and ZEMO Soap for hives rashes eczema pimples and sunburn. It offers a sample and a 32 page booklet "How to Preserve the Skin" and directs five 2c stamps to a St. Louis address or purchase at Holsten's Drug Store for endorsement.
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W. Rose Medicine Company
Olive Street
St. Louis
Holsten’s
Holsten
Bartholomews Meet Alliance on Train Stop
Mr and Mrs G F Bartholomew of Broken Bow visited Alliance between trains on their way home from Los Angeles via Denver. They work in fine poultry raising and spoke with the Herald about organizing a poultry association in Nebraska. Mrs M F Nolan returned Tuesday from the east reporting an enjoyable time.
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G. F. Bartholomew
Broken Bow
Los Angeles
Denver
Herald
Nebraska
County Bar Butte Sunday School Convention Held in Alliance
The annual Bar Butte County Sunday School Association convention met in Alliance Wednesday and Thursday with minor changes to the published program. A pamphlet of proceedings will be printed and available from the county secretary. Next convention set for Hemingford with officers elected: John W. Thomas president C J Wildy vice president Mrs S S Warrick secretary treasurer Mrs W H Zehring elementary superintendent Mrs Rolla Johnson secondary Chas Lockwood adult Earl Meyer home and visitation Rev J B Brown teacher training Rev Homer Cox pastors Rev A L Godfrey missionary S K Warrick temperance.
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Bar Butte County Sunday School Association
Alliance
Herald
Hemingford
John W. Thomas
C. J. Wildy
K. Warrick
W. H. Zehring
Rolla Johnson
Chas. Lockwood
Earl Meyer
J. B. Brown
Homer Cox
Letter from Canada highlights prosperity in Alberta
The Herald receives a $3.00 remittance from William Morrow of Bittern Lake Alberta Canada. He reports ample rain fourteen inches in thirty five days crops wheat and oats tall five feet hay abundant but labor scarce at forty dollars monthly. He notes prosperity and hints at a Canadian marriageable reader for companionship.
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Herald
William Morrow
Bittern Lake
N. W
Alberta
Canada
Morrow
The
Premium Wall Charts Selling Fast at The Herald
The Herald announces premium wall charts are selling rapidly and will not last long. The paper notes they are uniquely suitable for subscribers and urges quick orders before current supply runs out.
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Herald
Thirty Years Together with Dr King’s New Discovery
Concord Michigan resident Thos Ariss attests thirty years of use with Dr King’s New Discovery as the best cough and cold cure. The ad promotes 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes, a trial bottle free, and a guarantee by F J Brennan, claiming wide lung and throat benefits.
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Thos. Ariss
Concord, Mich
F. J. Brennan
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Allege
Lorimer Democrats
Bradstreet
Review of Trade
John G. Clark
Pesce
Berns
Roosevelt
Minatare Free Press
Leading
Alliance Citizen
Edemont
Byers Bros. & CO
Livestock Commission
Omaha
Kansas City
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