Destructive Nebraska Tornado Kills and Injures Dozens
A June Nebraska tornado outbreak in Fillmore County left at least six dead four fatally injured and several others seriously hurt. The two tornadoes followed a series of smaller storms across western and southwestern Nebraska destroying farms, homes, and crops. In Shickley and near Geneva the Shively family suffered multiple deaths and injuries as the homes were wrecked and a four year old girl died from debris. A flooded river near Janson claimed a drowning, as the Flaming father fought to save his family.
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Geneva
Neb
Fillmore County
Nebraska
Shickley
John Argenbricht
John Merriman
Here
John Shively
Ross’ Shively
Shively
Janson
Joseph Flaming
Allies Deny Bolt Premature Publication in Taft Delegates Fight
Chicago June 8 Allied spokesmen deny prematurely bolting the Republican national committee over anti Taft delegations. The allies say they will continue presenting contested cases to credentials and, if needed, to the convention. The move aims to test sentiment and pressure Taft forces toward a compromise proposition.
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Chicago
Republican National Committee
James Francis Burke
Knox
Hemenway
J. B. Kealing
Indiana
Taft
Kown
Committee On Credentials
National Committee
Topeka Faces Flood Exodus as River Rises
Topeka Kansas sees a mass evacuation from North Topeka as the Kansas River climbs toward flood stage. Government forecasts predict a four to six foot rise with further rains at headwaters of the Kaw possibly worsening conditions.
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Topeka
Kas
Kansas River
FUEL WASTE TESTED BY UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The United States Geological Survey publishes a Forest Park St Louis report on fuel testing from 1906 to 1997. It covers comparative tests on bituminous coals and lignites, with chemical analyses of mined and processed samples, briquettes, coke, and various pre and post treatment fuels.
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The
United States Geological Survey
Washington
United States
Forest Park
St. Louis
Fuel Testing Plant Advances In Coal Gas and Briquetting Work
The report outlines energy yield comparisons between boiler and gas producer use of coal, and methods to burn fuel with minimal smoke for high efficiency. It covers washed coal quality, coking potential, and briquetting of waste coal. Producer gas work explores bituminous coal lignite and peat fuels for power and improved gas-producer design.
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United States
Forest Park
Worfolk
Denver
Pittsburg
Norfolk
Roosevelt Encourages Chicago Boxer Before London Olympic
President Roosevelt greeted Leo Forneciari of Chicago, amateur lightweight champion, in the White House and urged him to win the world title in London. Forneciari, presenting with Congressman Wilson, talked with the president about his hopes, received photos, and the president hinted at a possible bout before departure.
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Washington
White House
London
Leo Forneciari
Chicago
Wilson
Sereno Payne
Forneciari
Roosevelt
NO DOGS TO ANNOY ROOSEVELT AT OYSTER BAY
New York reports Oyster Bay to be cleaned of stray dogs for President Roosevelt's summer visit. The village plans extend to 14 election districts to curb roaming dogs from nearby villages. Past dog catching efforts failed. now the town offers two dollars per dog killed and appoints a dogcatcher in each district, sparking competition for the jobs.
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New York
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Hawk Attack Injures Wilmington Man in Centerville
John Sharp of East Fourth street was bitten and poisoned after a hawk seized a chicken in James Maguire's hemp yard near Centerville. Sharp killed the hawk with a gun, then another bird attacked a second chicken and Sharp wounded it. The hawk bit his hand as he approached.
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Wilmington
Del
Centerville
John Sharp
East Fourth Street
Atrgme
James Maguire
Sharp
Love in a Cottage Ties Queen in Island Years
In Burlington Virgin Islands Mrs. B. H. Bristow-Draper, formerly Queenie Sanford of a New York Casino chorus line, describes her simple cottage life with husband Lieut. Gov. Eben Draper and their two month old son. Draper works as a cotton mill spinner earning about 1.25 dollars daily, while she forgoes a return to the stage. She stresses happiness and devotion to family.
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Burlington
B. H. Bristow-Draper
Queenie Sanford
Casino Theater
New York
Eben
Draper
Massachusetts
William F. Draper
Spain
Mrs. Draper
Indiana
Chicago
Delgium Flemish Residents Guard Language Rights
A contested claim by the Miemish population to preserve its Flemish language amid political pressure. Local groups argue for recognizing native tongue rights and protecting linguistic identity against assimilation.
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Delgium
Strange Bits and Jolly Vignettes From Town Life
A collage of light anecdotes and quips about daily life and characters. A tale of Matt Reynolds’s cheerful nature, barber poles vs zebras, a cow for sale with odd humor, and reflections on urban vs country living, money, and social manners. The piece blends humor, irony, and small-town observations with a loose, humorous voice.
Professional Cares On Tile By Wetats And Probate Law
Special work opinions discuss Probate Law and tile by Wetats. Office of Iowa Trust and Savings Bank referenced.
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Ofice O Yowa Trist and Savings Bank
G R Miller Listing in Gillespie Building Musson
G R Miller listed the Sulte 2 suite in the Gillespie Building, Musson. Contact office 396 or the Musson office for details.
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Sulte
Gillespie
Musson
Atlantic
Villa drawn and probated report on guardians and appointments
Villa drawn and probated reports indicate administration and guardianship appointments under a probate practice. The notices reflect general law business in Atlantia with focus on executors, trustees, and official guardians.
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Atlantia
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