Wanted In Nebraska Bold Rail Robbery Case Involving Grand Island
In Nebraska a planned theft of Union Pacific rails near Grand Island is exposed. A. W. Rawlston and George C. Shanks plotted to load rails on Burlington cars for Chicago, using false claims and forged contracts with rail executives and a Rockport Indiana contact. Shanks posed as J. J. Riley to mislead Bradley and others, aiming to net about 45000 if successful. Roadmaster Riley had no involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuicano
Union Pacific Railway Company
Grand Island
Neb
A. W. Rawlston
Fifty-third Street
George C. Shanks
Burlington Road
Union Pacific
Burlington
Chicago
Rawlston
Shanks
Bradley
Riley
J. J. Rawlston
J. J. Riley
Rockport
Ind
F. L. Patrick
Indianapolis and Chattanooga Southern Railway
Mr. Patrick
Weather crops damaged by heat and rain in Nebraska
Nebraska weekly weather bulletin reports hot southerly winds at the start, followed by heavy rain on August 8 and 9. Eastern state total rainfall was heavy with severe local hailstorms causing damage. central corn suffered from heat, while the southwestern area remains moist and corn is in good condition. Pastures revived and late crops benefited overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Lixcouy
Neb
Nebraska Weather Service
Weather Review: Corn Crop Damaged by Heat and Drought
Des Moines reports indicate past week temperatures above normal with two hot spells raising concerns for maturing corn. Cooler spells and scattered showers aided eastern and northern districts, with rainfall benefiting about one third of the state. Despite occasional relief, over half the state shows some corn damage since August 1, affecting prospects for above average statewide yields. Threshing shows corn yields well above average and other small grains unusually heavy, suggesting mixed overall prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
British Cyclists Refuse Sentence In Nebraska Case
Three British bicycle tourists Edward Clegg Coleman Nicholas and Henry Carlstensen refuse to work out the sentence after fast riding arrest in Nebraska They were fined 1 dollar and costs totaling 5 70 each and committed to street work which they declined to perform They seek protection from the British government
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axk
Cuhapdron
Neb
Edward Clegg
Coleman Nicholas
Henry Carlstensen
LeMara Sisters Take the Veil at Malinckrodt Convent
In Wilkes Barre on August 14 Bishop O Hara presided as twenty four noviciates received the white veil. The ceremony continued with the solemn taking of the black veil, marking a significant religious rite at the local convent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeMara
Wilkesbarre
Malinckrodt
O'Hara
Bishop O'Hara Ceremony Binds New Nuns at Altar
Bishop O'Hara cuts the hair lock and grants vows as postulants lie prostrate before the altar. Among those taking the black veil and religious vows are Sister Alvarez Bucks LeMars Ta, Sister Ceralda Mizle LeMars Ia, Sister Quirilla Kayor LeMars Ia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Hara
Alvarez Bucks LeMars
Ceralda Mizle
LeMars
Quirilla Kayor
Experiments Measure Tuberculosis Transmissibility in Cattle
State veterinary surgeon M Stalker at Iowa Ames state agricultural college conducts tests to compare transmission by heredity versus milk from TB cows. Early results indicate milk from infected animals transmits disease, while milk from healthy cows does not. Healthy calves from TB cows fed healthy-milk show no disease after three months. calves fed infected milk develop illness.
Baptists In Session At Nemaha Valley Meeting
The Nemaha Valley Baptist association comprising Nemaha Richards Pawnee and Johnson counties met at the First Baptist church in Brocr Neb for a three day session with a large attendance expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptists
Brocr
Neb
Spencer Attorney Shoots Self Over Loan Shortage
Spencer Iowa August 14 C H Fendershott a prominent attorney committed death by own action by shooting himself The cause given is any alleged shortage with an eastern loan company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
C. H. Ffendershott
Eastern
Commission to Revise Iowa Code in Colfax Session
Drs MoixkEs report the commission to revise the Iowa code is meeting in Colfax. They expect a new code ready by the opening of the next legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drs MoixkEs
Iowa
Colfax
Excursionists From Pawnee Board Special Car to Arkansas
Sixty excursionists left Pawnee Nebraska on a special Burlington car for Siloam Springs and other Arkansas points on August 14. The trip organized as a sightseeing run aims to visit noted hot springs and scenic spots along the route.
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Pawnee
Pawneey, Neb
Burlington
Siloam Springs
Arkansas
Boy Drowns Bathing in the Loup River Near Dannebrog
In St Paul Nebraska on August 14 an 11 year old boy, son of farmer Andros Swenson near Dannebrog, drowned while bathing in the Loup river.
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Loup
St. Paul, Neb
Andros Swenson
Dannebrog
Loup River
Boy Drowns After Falling Into Open Well in Beatrice
Beatrice Neb Aug 14 George Kaler aged 4 was drowned when he fell into a well whose pump had been removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice
Neb
George Kaler
General Coppinger Campaign Through Shoshone Country
Washietoy Aug 14 General Coppinger leaves Jackson's Hole with four cavalry by order of headquarters. He will push east via Shoshone territory to Fort Washakie to gauge quiet before returning to Omaha. Major Chaffee commands two troops at Jackson's Hole. Ransom Did Not Offend Mexicans Aug 14 Captain Barnes transmits Minister Ransom's reply denying any offense in remarks about Mexican officials.
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Coppinger
Washietoy
Jackson's Hole
Jackson’s Hole
Chaffee
Fort Washakie
Omaha
Ransom
WasHineros
Arthur Barnes
Mexico
United States
Will Protect Americans in China Assurance
The Rev Dr A B Leonard corresponding secretary of the Methodist Episcopal board of foreign missions received a letter from Alvey H Adee acting secretary of state. It stated the United States would use all means to protect American citizens in China. Mrs Helen Burbank Lincoln dies in Washington at age 79, widow of Hon W S Lincoln. She was cousin of ex Governor Buckingham of Massachusetts and mother of Mrs Sidney A Hunt of Chicago. Her husband served in Congress in 1854 from Oswego New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
A. B. Leonard
Methodist Episcopal Board of Foreign Missions
Alvey H. Adee
United States
China
Helen Burbank Lincoln
Washington
W.S. Lincoln
Buckingham
Massachusetts
Sidney A. Hunt
Chicago
Oswego
Slow efforts to secure a jury in Durrant case
In San Francisco on August 4, businessmen oppose jury service in the murder case of Blanche Lamont defendant Durrant and alleged bias among those willing to serve has left only eight sworn jurors, slowing the trial process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Durrant
Blanche Lamont
Cleburne Sprinter Edges Bethune Record in 100 Yards
In Cleburne Texas on August 14 Jim George defeated J B Jennings to win a $1000 purse. He clocked 3.4 seconds to smash the world 100 yard mark previously held by H B Bethune at 4.5 seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleburne
Tex
Jim George
J. B. Jennings
H. B. Bethune
National Championship Games in Midwest competition notes
Fragmented OCR list shows teams and pairings across cities including Cincinnati Pittsburg St Louis Boston New York Philadelphia Buckey and Grady West, Western Association Des Moines Rockford Peoria and other matchups. Entries reference players or pairs such as Foreman Parrote Vaughn and Hemming Barkerhuivotts plus various coach or official surnames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Foreman
Parrote
Vaughn
Aart
Merritt
Coyland
St. Louis
Cuppy
Zim- Merydsreitenstede
Aia Miller
Braitianare
Boston
Hemming and
Barkerhuivotts
Brice Leads as Democrats Rally for Free Silver Plank
In Springfield Ohio on August 20 delegates gather for the Democratic state convention as free silver men and price men clash over platform and nominees. Ex Senator Butler and Allan W Thurman push for conservative silver language limited to American free coinage 16 to 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Committee On Resolutions
Thurman
Brice
Campbell
John H. Thomas
James Kilbourne
Allan W. Thurman
Committee
Kilbourne Declines Governor Candidacy Bid
From Costumeus Ohio on August 20 James Kilbourne writes to forbid using his name in the Democratic state convention as a candidate for governor. He states he will not seek or permit his name to be placed on the ballot.
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Costumeus, O
James Kilbourne
Ex Senator Butler Proposes Six Silver Democrat Points
Ex Senator Butler of South Carolina urged Senators Jones and Harris to champion six propositions for the Silver Democrats. Repeal the tax on state bank circulation. Admit silver to coinage at 16 to 1. Retire all greenbacks and coin certificates. Force national banks to surrender charters and take state charters under national supervision. Remove government from banking. Stop issuing long term government bonds. use small denomination bonds if needed, to keep savings in domestic hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Democrats
Washington
Butler
South Carolina
Jones
Harris
Democratic Silver Conference
Ingalls Politely Considers Senate Return
Aug 20 Curiaco reports ex Senator Ingalls in Kansas says if invited he would resume service in the U S Senate. He notes strong Kansas Republican backing and pledges top statewide and national service. He dismisses Populists as dying party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingalls
Curiaco
Kansas
United States
Senate
Death of a Denver Pioneer
Daniel Polk, born in 1816 in Shelby County Kentucky, dies in Denver. He was a prominent figure in Denver’s social and business life, leaving a lasting impact on the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Daniel Polk
Shelby County
Kentucky
Taylor Gets Full Limit for South Dakota Default
Ex state treasurer W. W. Taylor was sentenced by Judge Gaffey to five years at hard labor at Sioux Falls penitentiary for defaulting funds. The crowded courtroom heard the judgment as Taylor offered no remarks. Attorneys plan to seek a writ of habeas corpus claiming two years is the maximum under the statute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Dakota
Pineee
W. W. Taylor
Gaffey
Sioux Falls
Taylor
Gniffey
Supreme Court
Editor Becomes Heir to Large English Estate
New Orleans dated Aug 15 reports Mr E E Levin business manager of the Louisville Journal and Agriculturalist is notified as an heir to a substantial English estate. His share is about 800000 dollars. A Louisville attorney in England handles the settlement of fifty million dollars to be divided among forty five heirs. Four Levin siblings reside in Louisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
E E. Levin
Louisville Journal and Agriculturalist
England
Rosser
Louisville
Levin
Miners Strike Hits Florence Wisconsin Mine
Miners at the Badger mines struck without warning in Florence on August 15. General Manager Davidson claims the company pays higher wages than any mine on the range and will not concede. About 300 men are employed. if workers return voluntarily, mining may resume, otherwise not until next spring, a shutdown harming the local community.
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Florence
Wis
Badger
Davidson
Florence County
Kansas City Bank Case Prosecution Committee Urges Action
Twenty members of the prosecution committee for the Kansas City Safe Deposit and Savings bank failure met in Kansas City on August 15. Chairman Joseph Speyer issued an open letter to Prosecuting Attorney Jamison urging immediate action on the bond of convicted cashier Elmer E. Sattley, the claim stating two of Sattley’s bondsmen are bankrupt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Bank
Kansas City
Kansas City Safe Deposit and Savings Bank
Joseph Speyer
Jamison
Elmer E. Sattley
Sattley
Richmond Trade Council Condemns Knights of Labor
The Richmond trade and labor council adopted a resolution condemning the Knights of Labor as kept alive to wage war on bona fide labor organizations and hinder progress. It expressed sympathy with the Independent Order Knights of Labor as deserving recognition and support from organized labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights
Richmond
Trade and Labor Council
Knights of Labor
Order
Organized Labor
Death of Banker Matthews in Southh Benn Ind
George Wellington Matthews longtime banker and president of St. Josep County Savings Bank died after eight weeks of illness. Born in Hampshire England on April 1 1829 he came to America at eighteen and became a prominent figure in city and county affairs. He leaves a wife and sister Mrs W D Smith of Los Angeles.
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Matthews
Southh Benn
Ind
George Wellington Matthews
St. Josep County Savings Bank
Hampshire
England
America
W. D. Smith
Los Angeles
Sensational testimony in Mayne rape trial
The Omaha San Francisco San Diego and Los Angeles real estate dealer C. E. Mayne faces trial in Los Angeles for raping his two wards, sisters aged 12 and 14 from San Francisco. The girls delivered damaging and sensational testimony during the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
C. E. Mayne
Omaha
San Francisco
San Diego
Shipton
Young Murderer in Cleveland Fractures Skull
A 10 year old colored boy Charles Jackson pounded George Quimby over the head with a sharp edged brick during a quarrel in Cleveland. Quimby, also 10, suffered a fractured skull and is expected to die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Charles Jackson
George Quimby
Quimby
In Memory of Engel Meeting in New York
The Socialist Labor party held a meeting in memory of Frederick Engel, who died last week in England. Speeches were delivered by Lucien Saniel, Alexander Unas and Abraham Cahan in New York on August 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engel
New York
Socialist Labor Party
Frederick Engel
England
Lucien Saniel
Alexander Unas
Abraham Cahan
National Championship Games and Western Leagues Recap
Baseball and league results across national and western leagues. Cincinnati beat Pittsburg 2 to 1 while Dwyer and Vaughn led offensively. Cleveland defeated St Louis 13 to 6 with Knell and Zim mer shining. Gumbert and McGuire triumphed for Philadelphia 18 to 9 over New York. In the WESTERN LEAGUE Terre Haute edged Grand Rapids 9 to 8 as Hughey Roach and Pears Twineham contributed key hits. Detroit topped Indianapolis 10 to 1 behind Pears and McFarland. Milwaukee defeated Kansas City 4 to 11 with Stepheng Weaver and Zeibar. St Paul beat Minneapolis 14 to 4 as Pepper Kraus and Blackburn produced runs. Second Game saw St Paul 4 at Minneapolis 8. In WESTERN ASSOCIATION Des Moines defeated Rockford 5 to 6 as Figgemier Trathey and Horton Snyder led. Lincoln beat Peoria 6 to 4 with Kimmerer Speers and Hanson Dugdale.
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Western Leagie
Detroit
Indianapolis
Whitthi
Mediaiay Gross
Melear Tend
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Mullane
Whats
Healy and
Wilon
Mdcieddeos
Nicisas Civ
Rettger
Weaver
Kling
Nda
Wsetern Association
Des Moines
Rockford
Jiouch
Kat Heys
Thornton Duvet Spyder
Lineal
Peoria
Bares
Speers
Roach
Dingdide
Culling
Sto Joseph
Quincey
Cullar
Jones
McGheevy
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Dwyer
Vaughn
Foreman
Merrit
Cleveland
St. Louis
Knell
Zimmer
McDougall
Ehret
Miller
Baltimore
Boston
Hoffer
Clarke
Stivetts
Gunzel
Brooklyn
Washington
Gumbert
Daub
Grim
Anderson
McGuire
Philadelphia
New York
Todd
Clements
Rusie
Farrel
Terre Haute
Grand Rapids
Hughey and Roach
Stafford
Nye
Pears
Twineham
Phillips
McFarland
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Stepheng
Hastings
Zahner
Pepper
Kraus
Blackburn
Frazer
Wilson
Fanning
Distillery Sale Ordered After Appeals Denied
In Bay View Michigan on August 14 Judge Woods refused an appeal in the whisky trust case. General John McNulta as receiver will conduct a public sale in Chicago of 17 distilleries and the Peoria office building. Upset bid stands at 9 800 000 dollars, with the reorganized committee poised to buy. Attorneys argued at length while O Brien denied the injunction against the reorganization purchase, and Judge Woods summarized the case before trains and telegraphs ran.
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Bay View
Mich
Woods
Whisky Trust
John McNulta
Chicago
Peoria
Greenhut and
Morris
Olmstead
Judge Woods
Chustead
Judge
Distilling and Cattle Feeding Trust Reorganization
Justice O'Brien denied a motion to restrain the Distilling and Cattle Feeding committee from purchasing the trust's property, allowing the reorganization to proceed. Frederick Ames and John N Pinchon, representing 15,000 of stock, argued the sale would preserve the illegal Illinois monopoly. The ruling grants stockholders opposing the plan legal recourse and potential recovery of stock value plus cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Justice O’brien
Chambers
Reorganization Committee
Frederick Ames
John N Pinchon
Key
Supreme Court of
State of
Ilinois
O’brien
Receivers Charged With Dishonesty In New Mexico Case
In Albuquerque on August 14 the Atlantic and Pacific receivership case heard affidavits from Francis Bangs and John Dougherty for bondholders alleging unfair treatment of Atlantic and Pacific affairs, including charges for equipment and expenses and rate divisions. Receiver A F Walker denied the charges in detail, calling plaintiffs' statements untrue and unfair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
N. M
Atlantic and Pacific
Francis
Bangs
John Dougherty
Atlantic and Pacific Bondholders Committee
A. F. Walker
Strengthening Glass Combine in Indiana Gathers Support
Twenty representatives of Indiana glass manufacturers met in Indianapolis to strengthen and permanize the state combine with Muncie as headquarters. Twelve of 30 manufacturers have joined. Delegates note a parallel eastern movement and hope a unified association will control the nation’s entire glass output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strengthening Glass Combine
Indianapolis
Indiana Combine
Muncie
Mueller's Shortage Growing in Kansas City
Herman L. Mueller, allegedly defaulter and Kansas City agent for Schlitz Brewing, is charged with embezzling about $15,000 over five years. Books show a larger shortage than first believed, with suspected sums from $50 to $500. Mueller remains jailed unable to furnish a bondsman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mueller
Kansas City
Herman L. Mueller
Schlitz Brewing Company
Milwaukee
Present Nine Indictments Against Hart In New Orleans
The grand jury after a lengthy investigation presented nine indictments against Maurice J. Hart. Four are for perjury, one for subornation, and four for obtaining money from the Traction company by false representation. Amounts range from $5,000 to $10,000. Bail set at $8,000 on each indictment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orimans
Maurice J. Hart
Traction Company
Denver Water Rates Referenced By City Ordinance
The Denver mayoral water ordinance, modeled after Chicago Cincinnati and St Louis rates, was reported unfavorably by committee and to the board of aldermen with a 6 to 8 vote against. The committee report was adopted and positions remain as they were three months prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Board of Aldermen
Chicago
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Surprise Silver Wedding at Brighton Township Couple
Last Sunday evening Alex Anderson and his wife of Brighton township were surprised in their home by 25 to 30 neighbors. They celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a welcoming of guests, songs, and gifts of silver presents, making for a joyful, shared family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Anderson
Brighton Township
Young Damascus student to lecture on Holy Land customs
Phares Anton Behannesey, 16, from Damascus, will lecture on manners and customs of his people at the Methodist church Thursday evening August 29 under Epworth League auspices. He is a ministry student aiming to be a missionary to his own people and is praised as a brilliant young man, assisted by eight ladies, twelve gentlemen and three boys in Oriental costumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phares Anton Behannesey
Damascus
Methodist Church
Epworth League
Holy Land
Potatoes Grower Barickman Elevates Iowa Acreage
J W Jones cites the Register reporting B Barickman's 113 acres of Parson Prolific potatoes near Wiota and Atlantic. He cultivates with harrow and corn plow, hoes by hand, and notes level cultivation in dry seasons. customary yield 150 to 200 bushels per acre, upland preferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
J. W. Jones
Iowa
B. Barickman
Wiota
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