Wright Triumphs as Aeroplane Flies Over Hudson and Grant's Tomb
Wilbur Wright of Dayton shows spectacular control circling Grant's Tomb then skimming over the Hudson past warships. He remains aloft for 48 minutes and 93 seconds and returns safely to Governor's Island, inspiring cheers as Manhattan pauses during the Hudson Fulton celebration.
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Governor's Island
New York
Hudson
Ainland
Wilbur Wright
Dayton
Fulton
Manhattan
Lower Bay
Hudson-Fulton
Fete Moves Up Hudson on Explorer Commemoration
The Hudson Fulton celebration shifts up the Hudson for another week of honors to the explorer and inventor. The Half Moon and Clermont with naval escort anchor at Poughkeepsie and tour Kingston Catskill Saugerties Albany and Troy with local festivities planned. Interborough reports 13 million subway and elevated riders in Manhattan for the week.
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Clermont
New York
Hudson
Poughkeepale
Kingston
Catskill
Mud Son
Albany
Troy
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
Manhattan
MISS VESSEY IN LINE FOR LAND DRAWING REGISTRATION
Governor Vessey's daughter Verna Vessey wins first place to register in Pierre with Miss Florence Pit close behind as land allotment booths open at midnight. The Cheyenne and Standing Rock openings attract wide turnout and highlight the government land distribution event. About 6 000 residents had registered by report time under Judge Witten in this city Aberdeen.
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Une
Verna Vessey
Arnior Vessey
Florence Pit
Aberdeen
Poluta
Cheyenne
Standing Rock
Balloon race launches from St. Louis Aero Club
Ten balloons rose from the Aero club grounds as conditions were near ideal. The ascent reached about 500 feet with sixty thousand spectators gathered on the grounds during the event.
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St. Louis
The
Aero Club
Mayors Attend Welcome for Centennial Week in St Louis
Governor Hadley and Mayor Frederick Krelamann greeted 361 mayors from 36 cities in St Louis during centennial week. A welcome rally at the Coliseeum highlighted civic improvement as the event theme.
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St. Louis
Hadley
Frederick Krelamann
Calhoun Bribery Trial Postponed to November
In San Francisco the Patrick Calhoun bribery case was continued to November 16 at the defense's request.
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Calhoun
San Francisco
Patrick Calhoun
Bryan's Silver Wedding Observed in Lincoln Home
In Lincoln Nebraska on October 2 Mr and Mrs W J Bryan mark their twenty fifth wedding anniversary at Fairview. The house is decorated with rags and flowers and filled with messages and presents from around the world. Their three children and two grandchildren were at home.
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Lincoln
Neb
Mra
W. J. Bryan
Mass meeting in Thurston County on Omaha Indians
Assistant Commissioner Fred Abbott arrives at the Omaha agency to organize a special board to judge tribal competency before patents are issued. He and the commission will hold a mass meeting with Thurston County citizens at Walthill on Monday, aiming to guide policy for about 1200 Indians and 150000 acres of land.
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Walthill
Neb
Fred Abbott
Omaha Indian Agency
Here
Abbott
Thurston County
Waltbill
Boy's Head Blown Off Near Pender in Accident
Richard Sneath aged eighteen of Pender was killed instantly by an accidental shotgun discharge at Peter Closson's home across the Wayne county line. He was preparing to clean the gun when he looked into the muzzle and pounded the barrel. the blast tore off the top of his head. The Wayne county coroner deemed no inquest necessary.
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Richard Sneath
Pender
Neb
Hubert Sneath
Young Sneath
Peter Closson
Wayne County
Cashier Arrested in Bank Shortage Case at Verdgris
Nat Nation Oct 1. Sheriff Roneler arrested William Dillon, cashier of Kilgoré State Bank, in Verdgris Neb and brought him to jail. He is charged with embezzling bank funds. The amount is not yet known but estimated in the thousands. Dillon had been married only three days.
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Neler
Verdgris
Neb
William Dillon
Kilgoré
Wheeler Divorce Granted in Hastings Nebraska
Mrs. Mattie May Wheeler of Hastings was granted a divorce from Frank W Wheeler on cruelty grounds. Frank W Wheeler had filed a suit against Milo Abbott claiming $10,000 damages for alleged alienation of his wife's affections.
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Hastings
Neb
Mattie May Wheeler
Frank W Wheeler
Milo Abbott
Bryan Plans Northwest Tour Via Wyoming Montana Stops
William J Bryan will begin an extended tour of the northwest with addresses in Wyoming and Montana and a visit to the Seattle exposition on October 12. The itinerary includes multiple engagements as he travels through the region starting tomorrow.
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Northwest
Lincoln
Neb
William J Bryan
Wyoming
Montana
Seattle Exposition
Child Accidentally Hanged Near Sutton
The year and a half old son of John Moser north of Sutton died after playing with a carriage, fell and became caught by the neck of his dress. He was found by family members and pronounced dead.
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Sutton, Neb
John Moser
Sutton
Farmer crushed to death near Schuyler Neb
J. J. Plass was crushed to death while helping move a house down a slope on the Michaels farm twelve miles northwest of Schuyler Nebraska. The incident occurred on October 6.
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Schuyler, Neb
J. J. Plass
Michaels
Schuyler
National German alliance meets in Cincinnati vote on prohibition
Delegates from forty two states welcome the National German Alliance in Cincinnati. Dr J Haximer of Philadelphia, president, defends liberty to drink and opposes prohibitive laws. He warns local option can empower fanatic majorities and urges American fair play against prohibition zeal.
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National Alliance
Nelnhad
National German Alliance
Cincinnati
J. Haximer
Philadelphia
Alliance
Haximer
Wilson at Work on Report Showcases Agriculture Dept’s Best Year
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson prepares his annual report after returning from the irrigation congress in Denver. The document promises the greatest single year of progress for the department, highlighting notable achievements and ongoing government work.
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Agricultural Department
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Meyer
Agriculture
Wilson
Wickersham
Commerce and Labor
Nagel
Department of Agriculture
Iowa
Denver
Kills Rival and Self in Hannibal Shooting
In Hannibal Missouri on October 4 nineteen year old Oscar Wilkinson shot and killed Arthur Dix at Clara Klonbrook’s home three miles southwest of town. Wilkinson then wounded Henry Hoelacher who tried to disarm him before turning his own gun on himself, dying in a field. Hoelacher’s condition is critical but not yet certain. Ellentrock hid in the house during the attack.
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Oacaur Wilkinson
Arthur Dix
Clara Klonbrook
Here
Wilkinson
Henry Hoelacher
Misa Ellentrock
Hoelecher
Pope Suffering Gout Returns. Audiences Suspended
Rome reports the pope has been ill for several days with a mild indisposition that worsened into leg pain and swelling signaling a gout recurrence. Doctors order complete rest and public audiences are suspended pending recovery.
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Rome
Drowned While Posing for Picture at Lake Gardner
Amesbury Mass Oct 4 Two brothers Joseph and Frederick Manahan drowned while posing for a photo on the shore of Lake Gardner in view of Miss Bella Dalley who was about to take their picture. Neither could swim.
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Amesbury
Mass
Ennoe
Joseph Manahan
Frederick
Lake Gardner
Misa Bella Dalley
Resolutions Praising General Grant Adopted in Rockford
The ministerial and laymen's associations of the Rock River conference of the Methodist Episcopal church adopted resolutions commending General Frederick Grant for leading the temperance parade in Chicago recently.
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Rockford
Frederick Grant
Caleago
Rock River
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Wealthy Texas man slain by son over well dispute
Ferris Texas October 4 A B Bryant aged sixty one one of the wealthiest men in this region was killed by Burr Bryant his son A shotgun was the weapon used They quarreled over the use of a well on the son's property.
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Ferris
Tex
A. B. Bryant
Burr Bryant
Triple Tragedy in Indianapolis Husband Kills Wife Then Self
Albert Carnahan shot and killed his wife, fatally wounded Miss da Galvin, and killed himself in Indianapolis. He had been separated from his wife for five weeks and apparently suffered a mental breakdown.
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Indianapolis
Albert Carnahan
Miss da Galvin
Carnahan
Eight Killed in Northwest Improvement Mine Blast
Roslyn Washington October 4 reports say at least eight miners were killed and three possibly fatally injured by a gas explosion in mine No 4 of the Northwestern Improvement company near Roslyn.
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Roslyn
Wash
Northwestern Improvement Company
Thomas H. Swope Dies at 81 After Stroke
Kansas City reports the death of Thomas H. Swope, 81, a millionaire philanthropist, who collapsed at his home from apoplexy. His passing marks the loss of a prominent civic benefactor and longtime city figure.
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Thomas H. Swope
Kansas City
Rebels Active In Paraguay Reported
Washington reports revolutionists are active in Paraguay per advices to the state department from Minister O'Brien.
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Paraguay
Washington
State Department
O'Brien
Cream Price Hikes at Alliance Creamery
The Alliance Creamery sets a notable price of 24 cents per pound for cream stirring industry chatter. Local dairy markets monitor the move as negotiations and supply considerations unfold.
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Alliance Creamery
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Conveyancing Blanks At The Herald Office
Hoffmans conveyance blanks now in stock at The Herald office. Up to date forms for real estate transactions and closing work.
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Hoffman
Herald Office
Plush Carriage and Automobile Robes On Sale
Plush robes are advertised at Geo. A. Hills harness shop with two patterns offered for the price of one. The notice invites customers to view the robes and avoid buying, indicating a display rather than a sale.
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Geo. A. Hills
Seed Wheat and Rye for Sale by P. J. Kwarr
P. J. Kwarr of the Donovan ranch eight miles northwest of Alliance offers winter wheat threshed and fall seed wheat and rye for sale to interested buyers.
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P. J. Kwarr
Alliance
Donovan Ranch
Barn to Rent Near Hotel Drake for Six Horses
Two blocks from the Hotel Drake a barn is available for rent with room for six horses, hay, corn, and a granary. Inquiries should be made at the Herald office or by calling phone number 440.
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Drake
Herald Office
Bargain in Sheet Music at Bennett Piano Company
During fair week Mrs. J. T. Wiker offers popular sheet music at five cent prices, regular 25 and 35 cent selections on display at Bennett Piano Company's store.
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J. T. Wiker
Bennett Piano Company
Notice of Incorporation of Mahlan Cattle Company
Notice of Incorporation of the Mahlan Cattle Company states the corporate name and primary place of business Ellsworth Sheridan County Nebraska. It outlines business as buying and selling cattle and stock raising, real estate actions, capital stock 50000 shares 100 each, initial cash 15000, start date September 1, for twenty years, board of three directors with terms and names listed including L. Monin and Ike M Hainen.
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