Taft Sherman Nomination Sparks Roaring Convention
The Republican convention names James Sherman of New York as vice president and taft as presidential nominee amid massive cheers and scenes of Congress and crowd upheaval. Lodge and Cannon steer nominations while Gotham and New Jersey delegates push Guild and Murphy before Sherman secures a sweeping 816 votes.
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New Jersey
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Wisconsin
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Fairbanks
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Train wreck injures twelve near Trenton Missouri
A Quincy Omaha and Kansas City line train derailed after a defective wheel at Trenton Missouri. Twelve passengers were injured including Mrs W A Osborne with skull and internal injuries and Mrs John Lehr in critical condition. other patients suffered fractures and internal injuries.
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W. A. Osborne
Reger
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Mra. Osborne
T. J. Gregory
Sheldon Grove
Ill
Ladie Thompson
Gregory
John Lehr
Sidney, Jr
Anna Lehr
Maud Lehr
Ben Sewall
Milan
Temperance Rally Opens Twelfth International Session
In Louisville the International Sunday School Association stages its twelfth triennial session with a large temperance rally at the Armory. Mrs. Lillian M Stevens delivers "The Two Oars of the Temperance Movement" to a packed main floor audience.
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Armory
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International Sunday School Association
Loulaville
Lillian M. Stevens
Resignation Requests Trace Telegraph Close at Wa Babe
Lincoln June 23 A state railway commission hearing on a Wa beat Neb complaint exposed telegraph closures. J W Staten former operator said pay dropped to 80 dollars monthly after the office closed and he had to phone trains’ status at extra cost. He twice resigned without response. The panel signaled an order to reopen the Wa beat telegraph office.
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State Railway Commission
Neb
Tusal News
J. W. Staten
Ath Hon
Wabash
Western Union
Freight Shipments Grow in March 1908 Report
Lincoln June 22 report to the state railway commission shows March 1908 freight forwardings and receipts rising above the nine month average. Ticket revenue fell short only slightly from the average, with March sales at 467 356 against 442 122.
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Lincoln
State Railway Commission
Stabbing Affray in Omaha Over Streetcar Transfer
An altercation between Matthew Solomon and Roy Jackson in Omaha led to Solomon being stabbed with two bad slashes. He was taken to General hospital with dangerous wounds after a fist and knife fight over transfer validity.
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Omaha
Matthew Solomon
Roy Jackson
Solomon
General Hospital
Nebraska Woodmen Win Prizes at Peoria Convention
The Nebraska Modern Woodmen band led by George Green won first prize and $500 at the Peoria convention. The Forester drill team earned second prize and $350. Over eight years the Omaha team has claimed six prizes in drills against hundreds of teams. Four individual prizes were won by Omaha Woodmen.
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Omaha
Nebraska
Peoria
George Green
Forester
Omaha Woodmen
McCook Masonic Temple selects Kansas City architect
The McCook Masonic Temple board awarded a contract to a Kansas City architect for the new three story opera house in McCook Nebraska. Excavation has begun and the building will include store rooms on the ground floor a large theater and office suites. Estimated cost is 40000 dollars with completion in about one year.
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Masonic Temple
McCook
McCook, Neb
McCook Masonic Temple Craft
Kansas City
Boy Fatally Wounded by Toy Pistol in Nebraska City
Warren Sheckler nine son of Charles and Mrs Sheckler died after a toy pistol exploded while he aimed at a target. He had refused money to buy the toy but earned enough to make the device. The incident occurred in Nebraska City on June 23.
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Nebraska City
Warren Sheckler
Charles Sheckler
Thirty Years at Hard Labor in Nebraska Case
Omaha June 22 Judge Searson Ben Marshall imposes a thirty year sentence at hard labor in the penitentiary on a black defendant convicted twice in district court of attempted criminal assault.
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Omaha
Searson Ben Marshall
District
Prohibition Ticket Up for Nebraska Governor Backed
Prohibitionists at the state convention endorsed a full state ticket for the September primary led by R. R. Teeds of Falls City for governor and F. T. Lynch of Lincoln for lieutenant governor. The platform supported liquor prohibition, direct election of U.S. senators, and other reforms. 38 delegates were chosen for the national convention.
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Nebraska
R. R. Teeds
Falls City
F. T. Lynch
H W. & Hockenburger
Columbus
C. G. Marlbut
Utica
Frank Burt
Aurora
C. H. Lindsay
Polk
Laurie Dewey
University Place
J. H. Kresinger
Beatrice
J. P. Hansen
Bine WU
United States
Beatrice Becomes President of Nebraska Pharmaceutical Association
Beatrice resident Orson W. Beckwith was elected president of the Nebraska State Pharmaceutical Association at its twenty-seventh convention held at Hotel Rome in Lincoln. Other officers named include W. J. Raynor treasurer EBB. Cathcart secretary Oscar Bauman and several delegates to the American Pharmaceutical Association meeting. A resolution urged the state legislature to curb country peddlers.
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Lincoln
Nebraska State Pharmaceutical Association
Hotel
Rome
Presdent
Orson W. Beckwith
Beatrice
W. J. Raynor
St. Paul
Ebb. Cathcart
Johnson
Oscar Bauman
Grand Island
State Board of Pharmacy
Lorin Jordan
David City
A. M. Bradstow
Herbert Locke
Central City
American Pramaceutical Association
Edmund Thorpe
A. V. Pease
Fairbury
P. B. Myers
K. L. Kretzinger
Fremont
N. P. Hanson
Kearney
Gas tar eyed for dustless roadways by gas firms
Omaha June 19 gas manufacturers may enter the field against competitors by offering tar by products for public use as dustless roadways. William H. Taylor Jr. of Omaha read a paper to the Iowa District Gas association urging disposal of tar as a by product from gas making to promote better roads and profit from the by products.
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Omaha
Iowa District Gas Association
William H. Taylor, Jr
Taylor Guoid
Tornado Tears Through Custer County Near Broken Bow
A severe tornado swept Custer county near Broken Bow Nebraska on June 19 causing extensive damage. The Fred Arthur residence four miles southwest was demolished while the family sought refuge in a lean-to. Barns and outbuildings were lost on nearby farms including George Pelkey’s ten miles southwest with damage around 8000 dollars. No lives reported though communications were down.
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Broken Bow
Neb
Custer County
Dusing
Fred Arthur
Here
W. J. Stedry
George Pelkey
Fire Destroys Omaha Bridge in Nebraska
A passing engine started a blaze that completely destroyed the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha bridge north of Florence Omaha last night. The fire cut rail service between Omaha and northwestern Nebraska for a day or two until a temporary structure is built.
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Florence
Neb
Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha
Nebraska
Oil Rush Expands Across Nebraska Near Herrick
Oil excitement spreads as 8,000 acres are leased by a new company just across the river in Nebraska near Herrick. The firm seeks 7,000 more acres before drilling begins while an expert elder guides the project, bolstering belief in a rich oil field.
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Nebraska
Yankton
D. C
Herrick
New creameries planned in Merrick county near Chapman
Central City June 23 report states the Nebraska railway commission's rate ruling spurred the creation of two new creameries in Merrick county. The latest recapitalization stands at 10 000 dollars, largely subscribed by farmers, with construction already underway near Chapman.
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Central City
Neb
State Railway Commission
Merrick County
Ito
Chapman
Body Found Hanging From Tree in Miller Park
The body of a man was found hanging from a tree in Miller park in Omsha, believed to have been dead for several days.
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Omsha
Miller Park
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