Rail workers unionize to seek freight rate increases nationwide
Railroad men across the United States form a campaign to raise freight rates. Led by the Nebraska State Railway Employees Protective Association and the American Protective Association, the effort plans public education and appeals to the Interstate Commerce Commission and state commissions. Kansas City hosts the coordinating body with involvement from thirteen western states and Chicago division conductors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Nebraska State Railway Employe's Protective Association
American Protective Association of America
Kansas City
Chicago
Order of Stealway
Boy's body identified in Mud Lake case
Mrs. Minnie Shishin of Chicago identifies clothing fragments linked to her son Tuffay a 15 year old missing since Sunday. The head of the victim was found in a drainage canal, aiding the murder mystery. Authorities pursue a Greek importer linked to recent Greek boy slave prosecutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Shishin
Chicago
Mud Lake
Tuffay
Greece
Krupps Buy Air Torpedo Invention From Swedish Officer
The Krupp works reportedly paid a large sum for the Swedish army officer Col. Unge’s air torpedo invention. The Swedish government may use the device, whose details are secret. The weapon is said to have three calibers for sea warfare, land fighting, and mountain operations, and tests indicate strong effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krupps
Krupp
Col. Unge
Mystery Hitting Leaves Boston Fruit Dealer Missing Funds
Unconscious from head blows, Frank Spadaro a Boston wholesale fruit dealer was found in a basement with two suspected customers. He carried $2,000 on him and the money is missing as police begin inquiries into the assault and possible robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Spadaro
Boston
Mass
Spadaro
Gas Plant Explosions Kill Three in Albany
John B. Harris manager of Auto Gas in Albany N Y was fatally injured and John Malone and William Fort were killed in a sequence of explosions that wrecked the company's gas plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cas
John B. Harris
Auto Gas Company
Albany
John Malone
William Fort
Graves in Sherman Class Grave,
John Temple Graves, candidate of the independence party for vice president, underwent an operation Thursday in a private hospital. It was announced after the operation that Graves was resting comfortably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Temple Graves
Independence Party
Graves
Sioux City Live Market Prices Report
Sioux City livestock market quotations for Thursday list top beeves at 6.20 and top hogs at 6.60. The brief highlights market tone and price levels for buyers and sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Emperor Expresses Regret Over Airship Destruction
Emperor William conveys personal regret to Count Zeppelin at his hotel over the loss of the airship at Echterdingen. The Wurttemberg king facilitated the meeting to relay the imperial sorrow and acknowledge the incident’s gravity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wurtemburg
Count Zeppelin
Aeronant
William
Echterdingen
Red Cross Gives $1,000 to Forest Fire Sufferers
The National Red Crows donate a thousand dollars to aid victims of the raging forest fires in Erith Columbia. The contribution supports relief efforts for those affected by the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
National
Red Crows
Erith Columbia
Death of Senator William Boyd Alliston Shocks Town
Noted town statesman Senator William Boyd Alliston died Tuesday afternoon at his Dubuque residence after a period of declining health. He had sought country air at Mrs. Fannie Stout’s home and was admitted to his city residence before his death. Attending physician Dr. John T. Hancock and close associate John McDonald were with him, as were Mrs. Brayton and others at his bedside. He suffered from prostatic enlargement and kidney involvement, with recurring bouts of weakness preceding his passing.
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William
Boyd Alliston
Tah Street
Dubuque
Allison
Alfieon
Chicago
Mra
Fannie Stout
Mra. Stout
Brayton
John McDonald
John T. Hancock
Senator Allison
Silver Tube For An Equine Operation On Coreys Saddle Horse
William E. Corey president of United States Steel had veterinarians operate on his saddle horse to relieve throat inflammation and prevent strangulation. An incision reduced enlarged glands and a silver tube connected to the neck was inserted to aid breathing. The tube can be opened or closed and the surgery is deemed successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Corey
United States Steel Corporation
Corey
Central Park
William C. Brown
Fatal duel at bridge over La Crosse river
Arabelle Miller, daughter of a prosperous farmer, was fatally wounded and William Helder injured when John Newberg killed her suitor after a dance date. Newberg waited at a La Crosse bridge, tied a wagon to block the way, and fired five shots at the couple. Helder escaped by urging the horse forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arabelle Miller
William Helter
John Newburg
la Crosse
Wisway
Helder
Newberg
Riot injures six in Hungarian West Momestead arrests
A Tuesday morning riot in West Momestead Pennsylvania left six injured including Chief of Police McDermott and three officers. Six arrestees were taken into custody as guests were also detained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Momestead
McDermott
Kansas voters pick candidates in first state wide primary
For the first time in Kansas history voters on Tuesday chose candidates for a state wide primary. Each political party nominated its ticket from United States senator down to constable in a historic election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
United States
Constable
Oklahoma Primary System Debuts Under Law
Oklahoma voters and officials conducted the first primary under a law approved by the inaugural Oklahoma Legislature. The new process aims to select candidates for political offices through party primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Clergyman Chalmers Arrested in Auto Overpayment Charge
Rev J H Chalmers of the Church of the Holy Trinity New York was held up at East Greenwich on a charge of overpaying his automobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Chalmers
Bank Clerk Ends Life in Bank Basement
Charles W. Westerfield aged 22 a clerk at the Produce Exchange bank 10 Broadway New York shot and killed himself in the basement of the bank on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Westerfield
Produce Exchange Bank
Broadway
New York
End of Count Zeppelin's Balloon Flight in Germany
A dramatic Wednesday end to Count Zeppelin's airship near Echterdingen ends in disaster. The craft collapsed after a gust toppled it, gas ignited, and flames engulfed the wreck as soldiers held ropes. Zeppelin plans a new balloon.
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Count Zeppelin
Echterdingen
Freidrichshafen
Alrahip
Eight Thousand CP Railway Shop Workers Strike Across Canada
Eight thousand Canadian Pacific rail road shop workers quit Wednesday in Winnipeg and across British Columbia and the west. Firemen apprentices largely stayed in shops while 400 men in British Columbia joined the walkout with others at Vancouver Laggan Revelstoke Nelson and Drum Brook. Bell Hardy head of the CP committee said the strike order was obeyed coast to coast, involving vast financial interests and wider territory than any prior railway strike.
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Canadian Pacific
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Winnipeg
Man
Kenora
Ignace
Moose Jaw
Calgary
British Columbia
Vancouver
Laggan
Revelstoke
Nelson
Dranbrook
Sultan Stabbed in Palace Defended by Coat of Mali
The Sultan of Turkey was stabbed in the breast Monday night by a minor palace official. The coat of Mali he wore deflected the blow, and the would be assassin was arrested. He had bribe money and his luggage was packed for flight, with news arriving in Geneva via telegram from Constantinople.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Mali
Tim
Geneva
Constantinople
Thaw Kicks on Bill in Dutchess County Jail Hearing
Thaw Kicks on Bill as Harry Thaw appears in Fishkill before a referee as defendant in a suit brought by Dr. John P. Wilson demanding $600 for expert witness services in habeas corpus proceedings. Thaw disputes the amount but offers about $200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Dutchess County
Fishkill
John P. Wilson
Thaw
Are Cavalry Men Lost in Wyoming Mountains
Report from Crawford Wyoming says Fifth Cavalry troops expected to arrive Tuesday may be lost in the mountains. If they do not come by Wednesday, scouts will likely be sent to locate and rescue them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford
Wyo
Fifth Cavalry
Intense Chicago Heat Continues Into Third Week
Chicago endures a twenty day heat spell with no rain for fifteen days. Night deaths reported as the temperature rose to 84 degrees and humidity at 74 percent, increasing suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Canal excavation advances month by month on Isthmian project
A cablegram from Col. Goethals chief engineer on the isthmus shows July excavation totals well above June, indicating continued progress on the canal project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isthmian Canal
Col. Goethals
Isthmus
Air Brake Inventor George F. Larimer Dies at 73
George F. Larimer, 73, inventor of the Westinghouse air brake, died Wednesday in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. The prominent engineer contributed major advances to railway braking systems and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Larimer
Westinghouse
Pittsburg
Man Dies After Calibrated Claim Of Faith And Death
Jacob Munce a 48 year old single baker died at Ponca after shooting himself in the temple. A note claimed he had no sins and that Jesus was his friend while townspeople recalled erratic behavior and heat fatigue at work. He recently moved from Chicago to work at Clift bakery and feared arrest for a past killing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Munco
Jesus
Jacob Munce
Ponca
Munce
Chitt
Uitte
Chicaso
Clift
Nell-Defense
Manco
Chieng
Sheldon Reigns as Governor at Ak Sar Ben Ceremony
Governor Sheldon is hailed by Knights of the Ak-Sar-Ben in a Monday night rite with King Samson. He attends a reception at Elo Loyal with Lincoln City officials and Knights staff member Cols McCullogh Cowan Penfold and Sif. The evening includes a banquet, a tour, and an inquiry into his sailing skill aboard the battleship Aquarine conducted by Admiral Paffenrath.
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Ak-Sar-Ben
Sheldon
Samson
Ak-Sar-Ten
Doek
Elo Loyal
Cols
McCullogh
Cowan
Penfold
Sif
Paffenrath
Weather Keeps Sunshine Light, Rainfall Below Normal
The report notes more sun than needed with rainfall below normal across the state. Last week’s mean temperatures ranged around 74 to 78 degrees, with highs generally 10 degrees above normal except Thursday and Friday. Local showers occurred Monday Tuesday and Thursday with rainfall under a quarter inch. Evaporation was rapid and counties need more rain.
Troops Practice Marcs Through Beatrice
Infantry and artillery from Fort Miley pass through Beatrice on their way to Port Miley Kaw. The Sixteenth United States Infantry camped at Beatrice over Sunday and marched on Monday. Batteries D and B of the Sixth Meld artillery joined later and camped for the night. About 200 men and 250 horses accompanied the command. Some 4,000 spectators watched the guard mount and heard the infantry band concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Miley
Beatrice
Sixteenth
United States Infantry
Port Miley
Kaw
Sixth Meld Artillery
Briggs
Baryngo
Sixteenth Infantry
Toy Accidentally Shoots Boy Near Beaver City
The 4 target rifle remnants, left for a year and rusty, were mishandled by an older brother northwest of Beaver City. It discharged, hitting Jamon Stratton's young son near the right eye but the boy survived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toy
Jamon Stratton
Beaver City
Wakefield Hosts Big Week of Sports and Events
Wakefield plans a major program Tuesday through Wednesday August 14 to 19 featuring ball games with Norfolk Plainview and Wakefield, tennis, horse races, free street attractions, and more. The tire department runs the event promising a rattling good time for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield
Norfolk
Plainview Waltet
Injuries Bring Alert Deoth John Doremus
John Doremus died Sunday night after severe burns from a steam thresher accident two weeks earlier. He was working near Shelton when he was caught between the separator and engine and severely scalded by steam and hot water. death followed despite efforts to save him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Doremus
Shelton
Taft and Sherman Club Formed in Cambridge
A group of Cambridge Republicans met at the opera house Saturday evening August 1 to organize a Taft and Sherman club. The meeting established a local caucus and planned activities supporting the Republican ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Cambridge
Taft and Sherman
Parmer Drops Devil 8 A Wilson Dies in Heat
A farmer named A Wilson who lived north of Cozad collapsed in his hay field around 5 PM Monday. He had been ill for several days, and the sudden death was attributed in part to the intense heat.
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Parmer
A. Wilson
Cozad
Surest Fair Up at Dixon Ponca Street Celebration
A Ponca street fair awaits a week of eight shows with festive town mood. No large Ferris wheel lights up, but the event promises local entertainment and communal cheer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon
Ponca
Husband in Desertion Case Held for District Court
Edward Lundeford was arrested in St Deroln and taken to Syracuse on wife desertion charges. He waived examination and was bound over to the district court. His wife Belle Wrest, age 16, 18 at marriage two years earlier, supported herself as a farm hand after leaving him. She became pregnant and faced hardship as he failed to send support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Lundeford
St. Deroln
Syracuse
Distriet Court
Eho
Richardson County
Belle Wrest
Fire destroys two horse barns at Genoa Neb
Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs reports to the Genoa superintendent that a blaze destroyed two horse barns, two horses, buggies, 14 sets of harness, 14 tons of hay, tools, and grain. The fire, likely from spontaneous combustion, prompts notes on lack of insurance and potential emergency Indian Bureau relief to replace losses.
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Cormiedoner
Indian Affairs
Washington
Superintendent of Indian Schools
Genoa
Neb
Uncle Sram
Larrabee Mild
Indian Bureau
Former Officer Bound Over on Highway Robbery Charge
Ex policeman William Malone, once a special officer, appeared in Fairbury court Saturday and was bound over to district court on a highway robbery indictment. He allegedly confronted two freight train workers, seized a revolver, extorted $2 from two passengers, then added $20 from a train crew cash roll before a genuine officer intervened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam Malone
William Malone Wee
Fairbury
Malone
Rock Island Garden
Hastings Official Missing. Niece Also Vanishes
Hastings is alarmed as Assistant City Electrician G Fel lore and Goldie Alexander, wife’s niece, disappear. A couple matching their names boarded a Heavy automobile Friday night, checked into Chapman hotel as husband and wife, then rode an eastbound Union Pacific train toward Omaha. Fel lore had shown affection for Goldie, 18, and left a note claiming he knew where she would be found.
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Guiaha
G. Fellore
Goldie Alexander
Alexander
G. Feller
Chapman
Urion Pacific
Omaha
St Vus
Gold
Promises to Return to Chicago Ended in Discharge
William Hignet accused of coercing Carrie Davids from Chicago to Omaha to force marriage was discharged in police court Friday after promising to cease pursuing her. The case followed his earlier threat to return to Chicago and renew his pressure.
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Sultor
Wilam Hignet
Carrie Davids
Chicago
Omaha
Cento
Lard Jar Washed From Sunk Steamer Hull
Decatur man WII Haletend reports a wooden cask containing 160 pounds of lard floated down the Missouri River. The lard in 21 pound canes was sealed and in good condition. Authorities suspect it washed from the sunken government steamer General Cameron near the Big Bear Cain.
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Miver
Wii Haletend
Decatur
Missouri
General Cameron
Troops Reach Beatrice On Route To Port Hiley Maneuvers
Six companies of the Sixteenth United States Infantry, under Captain Edward Chreiman, arrived at Pickrell Nebraska Friday and camped for the night after traveling from Omaha to Lincoln by train en route to Port Hiley Kansas for maneuvers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice
Sixteenth
Mort Crook
Neb
Edward Chrieman
Pickil
Omaha
Lincoln
Port Port Hiley
Kan
Wymore Man Accused of Whipping Infant Daughter
William McKinney of Wymore issues an arrest warrant for J. J. Dowler, owner of the Teowen Jin hotel, charging him with whipping his 1-year-old daughter in an inhuman manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McKinney
Wymore
J. J. Dowler
Dowler
Injured in Runaway Accident Claims Wayne Man
Herbert Bluechel of Wayne suffered a severe runaway accident. He was thrown from his vehicle, dragged some distance, and a brain concussion is feared.
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Herbert Bluechel
Wayne
Farm Barn Fire Claims Child at Plattemouth Farm
Fire destroyed the barn on John Rockenbachs place near Plattemouth. Hubert Moesewetter and family lived there. His young daughter Gladys perished in the blaze.
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Child
John Rockenbach
Plattemouth
Wes
Hubert Moesewetter
Gladys
Week's Feast of Music at the State Fair Lincoln 1898
The State Fair in Lincoln hosts Liberati's Festival Military band and the New American Fanfare from Aug 31 to Sept 4 in the new Auditor ium for 4500 seats. Sixty soloists perform operatic selections with a full chorus, plus Rossini's Stabat Mater featured with solos and chorus. The event runs amid other fair attractions including racing, baseball, and livestock exhibits.
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Lincoln
Liberati
Festival
Grand Opera Company
New York City
Allesandro Liberati
Italy
Cornetiat
Il Trovator
Papal
Rome
Garibaldi
America
United States
Canada
Cavalleria Rusticana
Rigoletto
Tannhauser
Trovatore
Ermani
Faust
Martha
Costum
Rossini
Washington Park
Delaware
McKinley
Jacobus de Benedictus
Europe
Eilen Orr
Paris
Nebraska
Farmers Need Help Says Secretary Wilson On Farm Prices
Secretary James Wilson warns high meat and grain prices harm all Americans. He cites scarce farm labor, immigration trends, and factories pulling workers from farms, urging targeted immigration relief to aid farmers and prevent European market-like conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiis
Wilson
al Stites
Menta
United States
America
Union
Begin Ding of a Revolution in Turkey Rumored Mutiny
Reports speak of a potential start of a Turkish uprising as about 7 000 soldiers in the Lonustir District mutiny. Threats have been made by officers of the Third Army to kill the generals while men tied to the Young Turkey movement await trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Lonustir
Ofiers
Somal
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Tlobs Toros
Hastings
Poland
Secretary of Agriculture
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Tie
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Tom Vist
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