Eucharist Congress in London Amid Mixed Reactions
A grand Catholic procession for the eucharistic congress in London drew Cardinal Vanutelli at the head in scarlet. English peers and clergy followed. despite booing from some Protestants, most crowds watched as archbishops and bishops carried the host through Westminster streets and into the cathedral.
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Cardinal Vannutelli
Eich
Queen Victoria
Bourne
Westminster
Stroet
Devastating West Indies Hurricane Hits Turks Island
A hurricane of great fury swept Turks Island and Grand Turk at dawn causing widespread destruction. Wind neared 100 miles per hour with many deaths unconfirmed. Grand Turk streets lie wrecked as uprooted trees and damaged buildings scar the town. The Haytien sloop Telegraph foundered with all hands. the Dan Leon remains missing.
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Turks Island
W. IL
Grand Turk
Haytien
Telegraph
Frank
Beet Sugar Industry Faces Stiff Headwinds and Western Expansion
Secretary Wilson releases Special Agent Saylor's yearly beet sugar report. It notes strained business in manufacture refining and distribution of home sugar. Saylor says speculation pushes industry westward and beet growth will accelerate there. Legislation supporting denatured alcohol for arts and sciences could aid sugar. Northern reach extends from Atlantic to Pacific.
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Wilson
Saylor
United States
Sayior
Atlantic
Pacific
Wreck Injures Thirty Four on Erie No 4 at Geneva
Thirty four persons are reported injured in the Erie train No 4 wreck at Geneva Pennsylvania. Railroad officials suspect sabotage as the switch was opened shortly before the train reached the junction. The injured were brought to Meadville where twenty three were sent to Spencer hospital. Five were discharged after treatment and eight remain hospitalized.
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Geneva
Meanville
Spencer Hospital
Army Smuggling Allegations Hit Cuban Press
The Havana Union Espenida editorial claims the United States Army smuggled large quantities of meat and other goods into Cuba to evade duties and sell them. Governor Magoon orders an investigation and will initiate proceedings if the Union Española fails to back its charges.
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Havana
Union Espenida
United States Army
Cuba
Magoon
Union Espa Blola
Escape of two inmates from Illinois penitentary
Joe Wright and George Clegg, both serving life terms for murder, fled the Illinois Chester prison. They crossed the Mississippi River by skiff and were recaptured after escaping. The victim was Jobe Keith, a street car conductor, killed in Rose Lansdowne on January 2, 1904.
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Joe Wright
George Clegg
Ilinois Pen- Kentiany
Chester
Mississipoi
Jobe Kieth
Rose Lansdowne
Nomination Speech Draws 2000 as Graves Named Independence Vice Presidential Candidate
The Independence party nomination rally at the Casing theater Athita named John Temple Graves as vice presidential nominee with Hearst and Hisgen on the platform. Edward B. Clapp introduced Clarence J. Shearn before Graves and Hearst received loud applause and long cheers. Hearst explained leaving the Democratic party and urged Bryan’s sincerity amid campaign timing. Hisgen addressed the crowd for about thirty minutes amid frequent applause.
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Independence Party
Casing
Athita
Hiseen
Willem Randolph Hearst
Hedret
Graves
Edward B. Clapp
Clarence J. Shearn
New York
Hearst
Hiegen
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William” R. Hearst
Mr. Hearst
Democratic Party
William J. Bryan
Wr. Bryan
Bryan
Thomas L. Hisgen
Wheat Movement Inches Forward Across Wheat Belt
Freight agents report the northern railroads through the wheat belt note crop movement has begun two to three weeks earlier than last year. Duluth and Superior show 500 to 900 ears daily for shipments via the lakes. No 1 northern wheat share rises while overall car shortages loom if terminals mismanage handling.
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Northwest
Duluth
Superior
W. G. Walrous
Great Northern Road
Wright Sets New Record In Fort Myer Flight
Orville Wright pilots heavier than air craft for 1 hour 10 minutes 26 seconds at Fort Myer Virginia surpassing past feats. Two flights include a ten minute fifty second ascent and a top speed of 39.55 mph. Witnesses cheer as he completes fifty seven passes and traces a figure eight showing full directional control.
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Orville Wright
Fort Mier
Fort Myer
Forest fires threaten Mesaba and Grand Marais region
A windless, rainless spell leaves Mesaba range and nearby woods ablaze from Grand Marais to the north shore of Lake Superior. Fire wardens deploy forty men aboard the steamer Dreamer America to battle the worst blaze, with millions of feet of timber at risk until a moist spell arrives.
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Mesaba
Lake Superior
Andrews
John T. Diack
Fie
Grand Marale
Davis Pleads Not Guilty in Omaha Murder Case
Charles B. Davis faced the bar in the police court charged with killing Dr. Frederick Austin on the night of September 1. He pleaded not guilty. County Attorney English noted Nebraska law allows acceptance of bail in first degree murder cases when early evidence is inconclusive. Davis secured a $7,000 bond with his brother Frederick H. Dawis signing jointly.
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Davis
Omaha
Charles BE
Frederick Austin
English
Nebraska
Davia
Frederick H. Dawvis
Barger Held for Trial in Assault on Daughter
William Birger a 60 year old war veteran faced a charge of assaulting his 16 year old daughter in Hebron Nebraska on September 14 Preliminary examination was waived and he was bound over in 1000 dollars unable to furnish bond he was sent to jail The community was jolted by the event and locals restrained from harsher action.
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Barger
Hebron
Neb
William Birger
Jeti
Aeeault
Barker
Narrow escape after rattlesnake bite near Henkleman
Marvin Pettit a farmer near Henkleman Nebraska escaped death when a rattlesnake struck his leg. He cut out the fangs and after a day his leg swelled prompting a physician to treat him. It took twenty four hours of effort to pull him from danger.
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Henkleman
Marvin Pettit
Pettit
Farmer Uses Auto to Shell Corn in Fremont Nebraska
John Tank, a farmer northwest of the city, adapted his automobile to shell corn after a traction engine failed. He sunk the car wheels, attached the drive gear, and successfully completed shelling his own corn. German Lutherans to Build School in Lincoln
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John Tank
Ecity
Tank
Lincoln
German Evangelical Lutheran Synod
Hew Wupper
Hooper
Beneficial Result of Terminal Tax in Douglas County
In Omaha on September junior the Douglas county levy drops four mills from last year due to $1,000,000 of terminal railroad property now taxed. This marks the first beneficial effect of the terminal tax law enacted by the last legislature.
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Omaha
Sept. Jr
Douglas County
Prowett Named Clerk of Philippine Islands Treasury
William Prowett of Fullerton Nebraska has been appointed to the clerkship of the insular treasury of the Philippine Islands by a telegram from Washington. The appointment highlights a young Nebraskan rising in government service.
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Fullerton
Neb
United States
William Prowett
Weelington
Philippine Islands
Governor Drawn Into Secret Order Contention
Governor becomes entangled in a dispute over endorsement for grand conductor of the Degree of Honor of United Workmen. Mrs. Hattie Woolley of Lincoln seeks the post, the governor withdraws his support after being unaware of the conflict, and Mrs. Theresa Heropel of Plattsmouth presses for explanation. The dispute unfolds as a circular letter from Lincoln circulates among members.
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Sheldon
Hatthe Woolley
United Workanew
Mise Theresa Heropel
Plattsmouth
Shek Hon
Sus
Woolley
Wiitel
Sleepy Burglar Captured in Sleepy Heist
Ralph Goodway entered Dr. C. A. Hull’s home on Thirty fifth Avenue while the family was away, wrapped silver and valuables in a bed sheet, then woke from a nap on an upper floor. He fled onto a porch but was caught by Hull, subdued, and jailed as police arrived. the house had been ransacked from cellar to garret.
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Omiha
Ralph Goodway
Long Falls City Will Case Brief Filed in Supreme Court
A 343 page typewritten brief from Falls City arrives in the Lincoln Supreme Court over the Miles estate. The action contests the probate of Stephen H Miles last will with a claim a second will in St Louis revoked the first. Two daughters and two sons are named as heirs under the original will.
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Miles
Falla City
Supreme Court
Stephen H. Miles
Falls City
Jef
Souis
Joseph Aon
Daniel Miles
Socialism Topic Highlights Church Attitudes at Synod
Linewin September 12 session of the synod of the Interior of the Reformed Church of the United States debated socialism as a church issue. Rev William A Rex of Kansas City argued socialism equals atheism and denies Christian socialism. Rev J H Strong urged attention to the workingman neglected by the church.
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Synod of the Interior of the Reformed Church of the United States
Wn. A. Rex
Kansas City
J. H. Strong
Bartender Fatally Shoots Man at Atkina Saloon Omaha
An unknown man was killed at the Atkina saloon, 1120 Farnam Street, at midnight by bartender F. W. Burns. One witness, porter CE Hobrook, reports the gunfire after the man flashed a pistol and Burns says he acted fearing a holdup drawing his own revolver.
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Omaha
Atkina
Farnam Street
F. W. Burns
CE Hobrook
Burne
Burns
Nebraska Lutherans Convene in Hardy Convention
The annual Lutheran synod of Nebraska meets in Hardy on September 11 with 648 organized churches across the state. Reports from all departments show strong growth and healthy condition. The Women’s Foreign Missionary Society also held a three day session.
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Nebraska Lutherans
Hardy
Neb
Lutheran Synod of Nebraska
West
Nebraska
Women's Foreign Missionary Society
Bulgarian Diplomat Withdraws in Protest
Sofia reports J.8. Gueschoff, Bulgarian diplomatic agent in Constantinople, has returned home to protest the Turkish foreign minister failing to invite him to an official dinner for the diplomatic corps.
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Sofia
Gueschoff
Constantinople
Prominent Porto Rican Leader Francis Quinones Dies in San Juan
San Juan reports the death of Francis co Marland Quinones a noted figure in Porto Rican history. He was widely recognized for his leadership role in the island's political national movement and contributed to regional governance.
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San Juan
Po KR
Francisco Marland Quinones
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