Willett Attacks Roosevelt Sparks House Debate
New York Representative Willett N Yo launched a bitter attack on President Roosevelt calling him a gargoyle and descendant of Dutch tradespeople while denouncing his acts since taking office. The house voted 126 to 78 to end his speech after protests from Republicans. Senate action on salaries and a Lincoln birthday proclamation followed.
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Big land frauds alleged in Garfield land crime probe
Secretary Garfield received field reports alleging about 110 million dollars of western lands obtained fraudulently by corporations and individuals over the past two years. He sought 600 thousand dollars more for a total of 1 million to pursue recoveries, noting 32 000+ cases requiring further investigation and potential swift action.
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Federal Grand Jury Sits Two Hours Over Canal Rights Case
A Washington grand jury met for about two hours focusing on witnesses and evidence tied to alleged libellous content about Panama canal rights purchases from a French company. District Attorney Baker withheld details on when a report might be issued.
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Pioneer Doctor’s Fatal Fall in St. Joseph
Dr. John S. Logan a longtime St. Joseph resident and Civil War surgeon aged seventy eight died after slipping from the Logan block doorway and fracturing his skull on the fey walk.
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Two Killed in Colorado Train Collision
A Denver and Rio Grande passenger train No. 6 collided with eastbound freight No. 6H near Dotsera Colorado killing 81 and injuring many. Engineer Gun Olson is not able to speak yet delaying blame inquiry. Official casualty list names numerous victims and injured including families from Nebraska Indiana Wisconsin and Illinois.
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Washington
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Bertha Williams
Rolly Earl Williams
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Hubert ¥. Williams
A. A. Hamilton
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Omaha
LID ON AT DEADWOOD SALOONS
Sheriff Plunkett and deputies closed twenty three Deadwood saloons at 11 pm. Ministers alliance watched as roulette wheels stopped and patrons spilled into streets. No disorder noted as establishments complied with the 11 pm closing and Sunday closure.
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Waters-Pierce Oil ousted by Texas anti trust ruling
The federal supreme court confirms Texas court decree fining Waters-Pierce Oil Co of Saint Louis 1,623,000 dollars and expelling it from Texas for violations of the anti trust law.
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Western railroads set colonist rate to California
After months of discussion the western and California rail lines approve spring colonist rates. A Missouri River to coast fare of 25 dollars is established, five dollars below last year’s level.
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Blizzard disrupts rail service across Dakota region
A blizzard rages through the Dakotas hitting South Dakota and southwestern Minnesota hard. Railroads report severe difficulty operating trains on schedule as the storm continues.
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Chicago Grain and Provisions Market Slips and Rises
Chicago opens with small receipts and outlook for a large weekly wheat surplus. Wheat futures rise by five cents, corn and provisions close higher while oats ease. Cash prices show No 2 hard wheat at 1.04 to 1.05 and No 2 corn at 63 cents. South Omaha live stock reports cattle and hogs steady to higher with varied prices across categories. Sheep and lambs also move higher as receipts total near 6,000 head for sheep and 2,900 cattle plus 6,800 hogs.
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Chicago Live Stock Prices and Receipts Report
Cattle receipts total 25 000 with steers 4.60 to 7.50 cows 3.00 to 5.40 heifers 3.00 to 6.76 bulls 3.40 to 3.80 calves 3.50 to 10.40 stockers and feeders 2.50 to 6.15. Hogs receipts 45 000 with prices 4.60 to 6.50 for various grades including choice heavy shipping 6.40 to 6.50 and packing 5.95 to 6.30. Sheep receipts 22 000 with sheep 4.00 to 5.00 lambs 5.25 to 7.75 yearlings 4.25 to 5.00.
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Miners Meet as Union Seeks New Wage Pact at Indy Convention
United Mine Workers of America open their Indianapolis convention to decide on a coal strike risk. Miners push demands including eight hour days, one year contracts, uniform pay statements, and UMWA recognition. Operators oppose changes. March 31 deadline looms for current agreement.
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China Envoy Tang Shao Yi Sails From New York for Europe
Tang Shao Yi special envoy of the Chinese government to the United States sails from New York for Europe. He comes to thank the American government for partial remittance of the Boxer indemnity and to press for a treaty of alliance. He shows disappointment and will visit courts before returning home.
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Mains Acquitted of Murder in Thornton Halas Case
A Virginia jury found Thornton Halas not guilty of murder in the killing of William Anbis, with Captain Peter C. Maine Jr. as co-defendant. The verdict followed a two-ballot process, amid a courtroom flush with cheers, and prompted questions about further proceedings for Halas.
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Hat Manufacturers Face Open Shop After New York Strike Meet
The hatters strike debate ends with open shop decision in New York. 15 000 to 20 000 strikers, many union hatters idle, as producers expect higher hat prices this busy season. Mundheim says union label removal not desired and arbitration due before any stoppage.
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Eva Loaded With Lumber For Italy Refuge Houses
The steamer Eva, chartered after Roosevelt's order to aid devastated Italy, sails from Brooklyn with lumber and materials to build 500 housing units. The cargo includes joists beams siding roofing glass nails and hardware for fifteen by twenty foot houses with partitions creating two rooms in alternate units.
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Fifteen Years for Banker in Bank Failure Case
J D F Rinehart former vice president of Farmers and Drovers National Bank Waynesburg Pa convicted of wrecking the bank which failed over two years ago for two million dollars and was sentenced by United States Judge James S Young in Pittsburgh to fifteen years in the penitentiary.
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Pittsburg
Train Derailment Near Eagle Kansas Kills Engineer and Four Italians
The Missouri Kansas and Texas flyer derailed at Eagle Kansas after a switch collapse. Engineer John Cowden is believed killed with body unfound. The locomotive struck a string of bank cars where Italian laborers were stopped. Four Italians died and several injured. Fireman Weidich is seriously hurt. His home is in Par.
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Wreck of the Fidra Off Atorursood Claims Crew
The British steamer Fidra was wrecked off Atorursood in a total loss. It carried a crew of eighteen and it is believed most perished while trying to reach shore as boats were caught by heavy breakers. Several bodies have been washed up.
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Roosevelt Addresses Methodists on Square Deal and Japan
President Roosevelt, hailed as the apostle of the square deal, spoke at a Washington Methodist jubilee meeting in Metropolitan Memorial church. He urged aiding a square deal for Japan while protecting U.S. citizens, urged unity, and noted this would be his last public address in Washington as president.
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Panama Canal Hearing Opens Over World Subpoenas
Five New York World employees subpoenaed to testify before a federal grand jury faced arguments on whether ignoring subpoenas was abuse of process. Judge Ward gave the parties until 4 oclock to file briefs as the issue centers on alleged libelous government matters tied to the Panama Canal purchase affair.
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Governor Haskell Swears War Charge Against MacReynolds
Governor Haskell filed a warrant alleging a conspiracy to defeat the government. Scott MacReynolds attorney and Hearst agent was arrested after a search of his Jane Hotel rooms. Sheriff Mahoney and Attorney Smith seized data tied to a 600000 Hearst deficit suit.
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Personal Tax Due Dates and Tax Sale Notice
The notice sets due dates for personal and land taxes with penalties. Personal taxes due November 1 and delinquent December 1. land tax delinquent May 1. Interest 10 percent from delinquency. Real estate advertised the first week of October and sold for taxes the first Monday in November. Include property descriptions in all tax communications. Freep Mottaine, County Treasurer.
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Warrant payments urged. arrest bounty offered in Box Butte
Box Butte County treasurer Free McStains announces warrants register No 1 to 89 are payable and interest stops. The Alliance and Box Butte County Anti Saloon League offer 100 dollars for arrest and conviction of anyone illegally selling intoxicating liquor in Box Butte County Nebraska.
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Ranch for Lease Near Marsland Nebraska
To lease from one to three years, Hughes ranch one mile southwest of Marsland. Eleven quarter sections with half under irrigation, good buildings and corrals. For particulars address Mrs. Mary Hughes Marsland Neb. 2-4.
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Sale of two-year-old heifer and steer in Box Butte County
Taken October 21, 1908 by the undersigned on his premises section 31 two 25 range 48 Box Butte county Nebraska. One red and white heifer two years old and one red and white steer two years old both branded J. E. Witsor ip Dec 17 5 w Alliance Nebraska.
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National Board of Trade Opens 39th Annual Convention
The national board of trade, uniting U S commercial bodies, opened its 39th annual convention at the Willard hotel in Washington. Organized in 1868 in Philadelphia, it seeks unity in commercial practices and advances for national industry and commerce.
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Denver coal rate hearing opens on railroad practices
A Denver hearing began Monday under Special Examiner Drayton to review complaints about unfair coal rates and rules. The session focuses on coal shipments to eastern points including Texas, Kansas, and Nebraska.
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