Convention of Unemployed Opens In New York City
Delegates from across the nation gather at the Manhattan Lyceum for the opening session of the National convention of the unemployed. J Eads How of St Louis presides as chairman as speakers from Boston and New York address health and morals of the unemployed. The event runs through October 2 with Pacific coast delegates expected.
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Pacific Coast
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J. H. Seymour
Robert McHugh
Boston
William Bees
New York
McHugh
Train Wreck at Divernon Claims Child Victim and Injures Crew
A southbound Illinois Central train wreck near Divernon splintered cars and killed seven year old Elizabeth McGuire as engines plunged into a ditch. Fireman Taylor and Edward Baker were injured. an inquest credited gross railroad negligence due to an open switch during track work.
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Springield
A.wl
Shell and Fire
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Elizabeth MecGuire
Charles McGuire
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Edward H. Baker
Dow
Decrease in Cholera in St Petersburg
Report states a drop in new cholera cases in St Petersburg after government action. For the twenty four hours to noon there were 268 new cases and 144 deaths, down from 312 cases and 178 deaths the day before, amid disputed city statistics and ongoing sanitary efforts led by Premier Stolypin.
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Asia
Russia
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Stolypin
Marshal Kills Will Legon In Haskell County Duel
Sun Tulk town marshal of Haskell Oklahoma shot and killed Will Legon after spotting a revolver wrapped in a newspaper. Legon’s death follows the earlier killing of Luther Legon during an attempted arrest. The coroner’s jury returned a justifiable verdict amid long-standing feuds between the men.
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Haskell
Will Legon Legon
Legon
Turk
Wilhekves
Denver Declines Bid for National Wool Warehouse Market
Secretary Mii of the Denver chamber informs Sec. Jorlay George SS that Denver is not currently able to bid for the National Wool Warehouse and Market. The committee will proceed directly to St. Joseph then Omaha, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Chicago in that order.
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Mii# 6
Denver Chamber of Commerce
Sec
Jorlay George SS
Walker
National Wool Growers’ Gasoination
St. Joseph
Omaha
St. Paul
Mneropolia
Chicago
Governor weighs use of Genom Indian School for Nebraska needs
Lincoln Sept 26 Governor Sheldon learns the U S government will likely close the Genom Indian school in Nance county and turn the property over to Nebraska free of cost if Congress authorizes the transfer. He proposes accepting it and converting the site for a women’s industrial school or facility for unfortunates, with a plan to discuss options in the upcoming session.
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Lincoln
Sheridan
United States
Genom
Nance County
Nebraska
Sheldon
Gomwa
Ian Industrial School
Jewelry Store Robbed of Over $1000, Mysterious Break-In
The J W Hayes jewelry store was entered through a rear window and robbed of cash, rings, diamonds, and other items valued above 1000. The safe held nothing large enough to carry. The theft remained undiscovered until morning. Authorities suspect professional criminals as two strangers were seen in town prior to the break in. Police across the region are alerted to watch for suspects and loot.
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J. W. Hayes
Gow
Nat
Daylont Parade Opens Nebraskan Corporeal Week in Omaha
The second week of the Nebraska corporeal event opened with cool weather and large crowds in Omaha. Thousands attended the daylight parade from Nebraska and western Iowa, while an electric pageant is promised for tonight. A Beatrice farmer, Jacob Brett, suffered serious injuries in a wagon accident within the city limits.
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Nebrska Corporeal
Nebraska
Iowa
Runemay
Beatrice
Neb
Jacob Brett
Bear Town
Jle
Husband Robbed of 700 Dollars In Transit
Mrs James King received a Stark warning from St Joseph that her husband, treated in a hospital there for Ligad poisoning, was robbed of 700 dollars in cash from his wallet while starting home.
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Neb
James King
St Joseph
Wissandhaggeed
King
Fire destroys Beatrice home on Ninth Street and Garfield
A fire in Beatrice Nebraska destroyed the home of Mise Creee Newell at Ninth Street and Garfield Avenue. The loss is about 12000 dollars with the building and contents burned before firefighters arrived. part coverage by insurance.
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Pire
Mise Creee Newell
Ninth Street
Garfeld Avenue
Explosion demolishes two buildings injuring one in Omaha
An explosion of a gas line at a cleaning establishment on Cruing Street in Omaha caused two buildings to collapse. O C Melaughlin of 2221 Cruing Street conducted the operation. one person suffered serious injuries and burns.
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Arguing Austin Case at Omaha Preliminary Hearing
In Omaha the preliminary hearing proceeds in the murder case of Charles E L Davis charged with killing Jor. Frederick Roetin. Testimony time occupied police court for three days as witnesses are examined. In Norfolk Nebraska Congressman Boyd declares he will not vote for Cannon for Speaker.
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Omaha
Charles EL Davia
Jor
Frederick Roetin
Testi Morty
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Cannon
Norfolk
Neb
Norfolk News
Congresa May Jr. Boyd
Nebraska
de Clares
Judge Hostetter Denounces Jury Over Murder Verdict
Broken Bow Nebraska September 28 Judge Hostetter denounces the jury that acquitted James Garland in the murder of John Sanderson calling the verdict a grave mistake. He cites testimony from fifteen reputable witnesses and laments unpunished crime as he breaks down in court.
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Hostetter
James Garland
John Sanderson
Jude
Right of Way Farmers Meet in Silver Creek Nebraska
Roughly fifty right of way farmers in the Silver Creek Sun area formed an organization to oppose the Union Pacific Railway’s bid for up to 4 base feet of right of way. Officers elected include President Charles Wooster view president and secretary Frank Holden treasurer Jon Engle. The road seeks 400 feet of right of way, while landowners fight in courts over the claim. Also Nemaha channel plan to prevent spring floods that ruin crops with $50,000 cost, and Pere Normal School reports full registration as reforms advance.
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Upnjan Pacific Railway
Wade
Onaha
Ogden
Charles Wooster
Frank ®. Holden
Judge Olew Death Verdict In Nebraska Coroner’s Inquest
A coroner's jury in Greeley County Nebraska ruled Judge William Olew died by accidental causes after his body was found near Bullington banks. Testimony indicated his head lay near the track obstructed by tall grass, hindering the engineer’s sight until it was too late.
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William Oles
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Snow in Western Nebraska Reported
Snow fall reported in western Nebraska as frosts and heavy rains affect several counties. Omaha dispatch notes unsettled weather with colder temperatures sweeping the region from September 29.
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Nebraska
Omaha
1908 Post Office Weight Calculation Controversy Exposed
Representative Jamen T. Lloyd of Missouri chairs a debate over postal weighing methods that determine railroad compensation. The dispute centers on how many days are counted in calculating average daily weight, with claims of up to 1.7 million dollars allegedly withheld from railroads under varying interpretations by administrators and the courts.
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Missouri
Anid
O'kalrman
General Cortelyou
Pontefiow
Speaker Cannon Presses Bryan Wealth Question
The exchange centers on whether Speaker Cannon should reveal his wealth after Bryan challenged him. Bryan shows a ledger claiming about 150000 dollars in assets, while Cannon refuses to disclose exact figures, arguing about propriety and duties in Congress.
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Nene
Pele
Mont
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