Rescue at Well and Campaign Speakings in Nebraska
A boy fell into an 80 foot deep well in LeMars Caip and, after a brave rescue by a helper, survived. In Lincoln, Nebraska, prominent Republicans will speak at the Aug 6 state campaign opening with local stops planned in Omaha Lincoln Norfolk Seward Hastings and Kearney. McKinley and Harrison may also tour the state later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Roswell G. Horr
Nebraska
Horr
Republican State Central Committee
Omaha
Norfolk
Seward
Hastings
Kearney
Benjamin Harrison
Charles H. Grosvenor
Jonathan P. Colliver
Allison
Ben Butterworth
Foraker
William E. Mazon
William McKinley, Jr
McKinley
Harrison
Captain Beck Seriously Hurt In Runaway Carriage
Captain W E Beck Indian agent on the Omaha andWinnebago reservation was injured when a yoke broke on a hill causing a runaway carriage. His wife and Mrs Wales were also injured while a boy escaped. Injuries described as internal and very painful. Also notes a separate unknown man found dead near Sioux River with the name J M Wickersham on a pocket paper. A lineman Joseph Jones burned by live wire then fell 20 feet and injured. Union Pacific improving roadbed in Nebraska. G L Waugh died suddenly at Hastings after claims work with companions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxonorr
Neb
W. E. Beck
Omaha and
Winnebago Reservation
Wales
Fort McPherson
Hulie
Indian Aboole
Hillis
Qepak RaPrpe
Joseph Jones
Marion
Azheg
Robber and Sheriff Killed Near Nevada City
The dead body of Sheriff David Douglas and an unknown highwayman were found shot side by side in a woods near Nevada City two miles from town. Douglas died of a heart shot. the robber’s rifle was unused. Recent robberies in the area were blamed on one man. Douglas had pursued alone, with a dog, and was found after dog returned at midnight. In Kansas City, two cable cars ran away from the Ninth street incline into union depot sheds injuring several, including George Fearey and his sisters Mrs Gay and Miss Fearey of New York City. Mrs Gay was described in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawarpen
Sioux River
Here
J. M. ‘Wickersham
Hawarden
Bodley
Nevada City
Nevada”'Orry
Cal
David Douglas
Dougaa
Unason
Sherif Douglas
Kansas City
Ninth Street
Union Depot
George D. Fearey
Gay
Miss Fearey
New York City
M. Hogan
Burlington Road
Grain Car Demand Tide Reaches West Railroads
Western railroads press for grain car facilities as corn and small grain move to market rapidly. Santa Fe dispatched 11 empty corn and grain trains to the west Sunday and Argentine yards report orders for 270 more grain cars. Argentine shops to work six days weekly amid rising rail traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Santa Fe
Storm at Pittsburg Causes Deaths and Major Damage
A severe wind and rain storm struck Pittsburg at 4 30 pm killing several campers near Allegheny and injuring many across the city. Homes unroofed, poles toppled, and churches damaged as floods rise and more storms feared. Twelve people in Allegheny were reported struck by lightning, with several in critical condition. property losses include destroyed roofs and downed bells at multiple sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Hight Ward
Alleghany
Alleghany River
John’ Figus
George Miller
Thomas Connell
Charles ‘Voasick
Jacob Metz
Frank Ott
Harry Hadile
Greenfield Avenue
Joe Ashfelder
Sharpsburg
Poll
Allegheny
Abner Hay
Fort Wayne Railroad
A. M. Bennett
August Snedes
Bennett
St. Clair Terrace
Washburn Street
U. P
M. E
Kirkpatrick Street
John Wesley Chapel
Pittsburg High School
Holy Ghost College
Sioux City
Moving to Restore Rates Among Western Railroads
Traffic managers from the Chicago Western and western roads plan a meeting this week to inject some loosening into freight rates and to ease grievances by avoiding wide cuts. The Rock Island endorses the gathering to coordinate actions, while Colorado lines seek increased traffic. A Chicago Colorado line conference is set to discuss cheap August excursions from the East to Colorado. The Santa Fe imposes a 9 cent flat rate on grain from Kansas City to Chicago once authorized, the lowest westbound grain rate to Chicago. Chicago Great Western and Atchison rates expand to beyond Chicago destinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Rock Island
Western Passenger Association
Colorado
Santi Fe Today
Kansas City
Interstate Commerce Commissioners
Chicago Great Western
Atchison
Strikers Gain Their Point at Brown Hoisting Works
Cleveland July 28 The nine week strike of Brown Hoisting and Conveying Works employees ends in a settlement. Company concedes main points and reinstates all workers. Grievance committees, Saturday half holiday, time and one half for overtime, return to work tomorrow. O Connell lauds the victory for labor and arbitration officials are praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Cleveland
O'Connell
State Board of Arbitration
A. Russell
James O’connell
International Association of Machinists
Indemnity Claim, Jockey Fatality, and Insurgent Executions
A surge of claims against Spain reaches the U S State Department for Cuban damages. Mme Maria Dolores de Dario seeks 200000 indemnity for property loss and injuries in Santa Clara, despite the U S flag over her home. In Kansas City a jockey, Sam Mason, dies in an expo race when a horse slips injuring him and another horse, with a trainer killed. Spain contracts repudiated in Genoa as U S purchases rumored cruisers. Gas explosion kills two workers at Ashland Pa colliery. Carpenters push for an eight hour day. Insurgent prisoners shot at San Severing castle in Havana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Wasuiveron
State Department
Cuba
Mme
Maria Dolores de Dario
Santa Clara
United States
Kansas City
Exposition Race Track
Harry T
Ava Cain
Sam Mason
Harry
Mason
Independence
Kan
Locals Pour In as City Welcomes Visitors and News
Names and movements fill the page as residents and guests arrive in Atlantic and nearby towns. Frank Nichols enjoys a Chicago vacation while Miss Carr and Miss Rose Huchendorff host callers. many travelers from Adel, Kellogg, Brayton, Denver, and Red Oak mingle with local families. The Rock Island excursion fare and schedules are announced as thousands may flood the city for a parade and evening program. A school principal appointment shifts as Seeley Rowley moves to Richland. A lightning strike damages a tree and a child dies of croup, prompting obituaries and funeral plans. Evangelist Rev. Corlinner leads union meetings slated for August 9 with a mass gathering at the Congregational church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Nichols
Chicago
Harry Wilson
Davenport
Miss Carr
Walnut
Rose Huchendorff
Marie Bartley
Mae Harris
Edith Hammil
Otto Eggers
Avoca
Harlan
Lake Superior
Peasley
Adel
Judge Williard
J. S. Hedges
Footville
Wis
I. P. Hallock
Son Petcy
Brayton
Silas Wilson
New York State
Brooklyn
Hillsdale
Michigan
N. A. Gray
Red Oak
Clara Cogle
Villisea
C. W. Harris
Guy Curtis
Lewis
Curtis
Whited
Carson
Quint
Atlantic
T. G. Turner
Quincy
Mich
Seeley Rowley
Richland
Lowes
W. P. Christensen
Wmn. Hansen
North Chestnut Street
Anita
Croup
Susannah J. Butler
Walnut Street
Stevens
Morrow County
Baptist Church of Atlantic
W. 5. Stanley
H. Corilner
Towa
Perry
Iowa
Eenay
Wickersham
Alma Bach Bound for St Louis With Presbyterian Choir
Miss Alma Bach members of the Presbyterian church girls choir prepare to leave for St Louis with her parents to start a new home. The girls gathered at D A Shuter’s home for an evening with ice cream and cake. Mr Shuter presented Alma a silver souvenir spoon engraved from the Girls Choir. The card listed choir members Roslyn Steinke Mable Marsh Grace Conerd Mable Jones Eva Jones Amy Bartley Guasie Brown Adel Bach Nellie Harding and Mable Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Bach
Presbyterian Church
St. Louis
D. A. Shuter
Alma
Misesa Roslyn Steinke
Mable Marsh
Grace Conerd
Mable Jones
Eva Jones
Amy Bartley
Guasie Brown
Adel Bach
Nellie Harding
Mable Taylor
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Talminatien
LeMars
Caiptain
Interpally
Wilt Morlan
Hoe
Redhot
Beck
Union Pacific
Ita
Omana
Nebraska Division
Pita
Sherman
Wryo
Hasingas
Nob
G. L. Waugh
Burlington and
Missouri
Mr. Waugh
Dandy County
Murray
Maurysville
Kun
John Selvage
Davie Hoffman
Afton
Selvage
Washington
Boston
New York
Old Forge
General Committee
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
Clackman
Rhines
Fisher
Peitz
Cuppy
Zimmer
Louteville
Kissinger
Murphy
Frazer
Dexter
Bpriend
Donohue
Hawley
Merritt
Westprrn
Lhagay
Indianapolis
Kanana City
Cross
Buckley
Callahan
Lake
Detroit
Minneapolis
Fifield
Twineham
Hutchinson
Schriver
Columbia
St. Paul
Jones
Daniels
Wilson
Pricken
Grand Rapids
Milwaukee
McFarland
Hudges
Spear
Walters
Goar
Hodges
Baker
Barraes
Trafic
Oskaroosa
Iowa Central Road
Robert E. Goode
Staunton
Virginia
Texas
Columbus
Colunus
Brown Manufacturing Company
Glenville
Doo
Northville
Rouge River
Homer
Doc Markham
Marshall
Svadaur
Stanbury
London
Gaudaur
Thames
Harding
Hobart
Pratissore
N. Y
Garrett A. Hobart
Hotel Champlain
Maprio
Iit
Geno
Watal
Ashland
West Bear Ridge
William Quinn
Michael Bazzle
Carpenters
Panaperpara
National Union of Carpenters and Joiners
Havana
Luis Mur
Miguel Alvarez
Rodriguez Antonio Carco
Castle of
San Severing Matauzae
J. F. Encle
Wiota
Cass County
M. G. Stone
Mrs. Bates
Denver
Colo
Carrie Irving
Kellogg
Pete
Wm. Moberly
J. C. Pigsley
Cumberland
H. Hansen
J. Kier
Geo. Rasmussen
Miss Knudsen
Frandsen
Audubon County
Stuart
W. Rowley
Oskaloosa
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