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Newspaper

Dakota City County Herald

Location

Dakota City, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1908

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Hayti Revolt Assails Nord Alexis as Legitime Proclaimed

General Nord Alexis departs Port au Prince aboard a French ship after insurrectionists threaten the palace. General Antoine Simon advances with an army of 6,000 toward a new government led by General Legitime who is proclaimed president. Crowds clash with troops. Alexis and his suite flee amid a ceremonial salute from ships in the harbor.

Nord Alexis Hayti Port Au Prince T Antoine Simon Legitime Alexis Paiies Thoursarnidis Aippolyte Awa

Martial law declared in Prague after Czech German riots

Martial law was proclaimed in Prague following fierce race riots between Czechs and Germans. Czech students clashed with police and dragoons at Weinberg suburb, with many wounded. The British consul was dragged from a tram and injured amid the turmoil.

Prague Austria Weinberg A. W. W. Forbes

Former director Lied convicted of bribe in common pleas court

The jury found Fred Lied, former director, guilty of accepting a $1,009 bribe from Henry Cigney of Columbus, superintendent of Cleveland Trinidad Paving. Cigney, who previously bribed Lied and Fred Immel, Lang’s service-board colleagues, is serving a four year penitentiary term after a June fine.

Fred Lied Court of Common Pleas Henry Cigney Columbus Cleveland Trinidad Paving Company Meading Wulley Lied Fred Immel Lang

Arkansas River reaches flood stage at Pine Bluff threatening buildings

The Arkansas River rose to 223 feet early Wednesday at Pine Bluff Arkansas with eight rising rapidly. Banks behind the Jefferson Hotel and the county courthouse began collapsing into the river as sections of embankment fell away. Officials evacuated the courthouse as the building was deemed unsafe.

Pine Bluff Ark Jefferson’ Hotel County Court House Court House

Despondent man hangs himself after job refusal

Ed Hoover, 60, of White Gran c Ind, despondent after being refused a position, hanged himself.

Ed Hoover White Granc, Ind

Bank Robbers Loot Pepperell National Bank in Breakin

Burglars blew open the vaults of the First National Bank at Pepperell Massachusetts on Wednesday and stole about $14 000 in cash before escaping in an automobile Sioux City live stock market quotations note livestock prices on Wednesday with Top beeven at 5 50 and Top hogs at 6 80

Sioux City First National Bank Pepperell Mass

Hoover Tires of Ate Emmet Short

A report from Hadford Indiana describes a suicide by carbolic acid in which Emmet Short, aged thirty one, was the sole actor. A letter left behind stated he had lived thirty one years and thought that long enough.

Hoover Emmet Hadford Ind

Pine Bluff Fights Arkansas River Flood Threat

In Pine Bluff Arkansas residents beg President Roosevelt for permission to cut through government fees and redirect the Arkansas River to avert massive flood damage. Workers shore up riverbanks with pine and willow mats as crest forecasts rise to around eleven to twelve feet, risking overflows against hundreds of thousands in property.

Roosevelt Arkansa Pine Bluff Ark Pine Bull Fedor Baterior

Queen Liliuokalani Seeks $200000 Treasury Help

Exiled Hawaiian ruler Queen Liliuokalani, 74, back in Washington, says she is broke and mortgaged her Honolulu home to fund a trip to the U S treasury seeking about $200000. Hawaiian representative George McClelland cites her faith in the claim though chances of success are slim. she lives on $4000 a year and asks reimbursement for crown lands lost when the kingdom was overthrown.

Lilloukalan Washington Hawaiian Islands United States Lilioukalani Honolulu George BR. McClelland Congress Henelatu Soo

Panic in Port au Prince as insurgents advance

Revolt in Hayti nears Port au Prince with Gen Antoine Simon’s force 25 to 30 miles away. Government losses at Ange Aveath spark conftaration among officials, while residents abandon stores and homes amid foreign fears and looming intervention.

Port Au Prince Hayti Antoine Simon Ange Aveath Nownees Alexte Pent Ap Pryce Hom Howe United States Rheny Neil Recuse Pelo

Satterlee Nominated as Assistant Secretary of the Navy

Herbert I. Satterlee of New York has been tendered the post of assistant secretary of the navy, replacing Promon Newberry who recently became secretary of the navy. A lawyer and naval affairs figure, he has long served as general counsel of the Navy League and headed the Naval Reserve during the Spanish American War. Born in 1863, he is J. Pierpont Morgan’s brother in law.

Herbert I. Satterlee New York Navy Promon HH Newberry Hees Satterios Lew Secocration Navy League of the United States Naval Reserve Combattaneas Spain Lattertes de Heant John T.) Bartlett Satterlee J. Pierpont Morgan

Two Men Arrested In Milwaukee County Fake Bill Ring

A phone threat led to the arrest of Gustav Payer and Henry Michaelis after they surrendered to federal agents at the Chicago federal building. The pair admitted flooding Milwaukee Avenue businesses with counterfeit five dollar bills totaling about three thousand dollars and planned a meeting for a pinch. The incident involved Peter Dratzburg of the United States Secret Service and occurred Monday.

Peter Drataburg States Secret Service Chitago Milwaukee Avenue Voice Dratzburg Federal Building Gustav Payer Henry Michaelis

York County man to visit England to see daughters after long separation

Oliver Barges, one of York County’s oldest residents, plans to travel to England next month to reunite with his two daughters after thirty five years of separation. Judge Port of York notes correspondence revealing one daughter is widowed and the other has started a family. Barges expects a comfortable home in England with the support of friends and old connections.

York County Olver Maes Jn Looklie Fein Don Gov Tk Corel Eliewerdd England Feleordy York Newth Bert Mogland Port Joquigles Parinhom Itv Oliver Barges Pages Rages Giglio

Johnson County Farmers Institute Promotes Omaha Exhibition

Johnson County Cohn Silow annual Institute held in Tecumseh spanned Wednesday to Friday. A strong program featured noted western speakers, contests for boys and girls, home economics displays, and a plan to send participants to the national exposition in Omaha for prize consideration. Officers served free dinners midweek. the event was described as a successful gathering.

Tecumseh Tohnson County Farmers’ Institute Tootmeeh Erie Tte Thes Institute Onmha Elise Omahex the Institule

Kearney Methodist Chapel Dediated In 1930s Ceremony

The Helenopa chapel of Kearney, costing 35000, was dedicated Sunday after completion. Bishop Robert McIntyre of Minnesota led the morning service with a stirring address, followed by speakers Mrs. Lauree Collinge N F McDonald and Senator Norris Brown. Rev William D Parr of Kokomo Ind spoke at the evening service and the church was formally dedicated. The building measures 120 by 70 feet.

McIntyre Kearney Robert McIntyre Minnesota Citisens Lauree Collinge N. F. McDonald Norris Brown William D. Parr Kokomo Ind Melnatyre Paetor Abbott

Stearns Salt and Lumber Pleads Guilty in Michigan Case

The Stearns Salt and Lumber company of Ludington Michigan pleaded guilty in U S court on Tuesday to six counts charging MeBathog with inoculation using counterfeit equipment over the Pere Marquette line. The defendant faced twenty counts with a verdict of $20 000.

Stearns Salt and Lumber Company Ludington Mich United States Pere Marquette

Bank Liquidation After Panic Reorganization

The Lafayette Trust Company of Brooklyn, reformed from the Jenkins Traut Company, will liquidate after failing to raise capital. Officers say the bank will not continue and deposits will be paid at 40 cents on the dollar.

Lafayette Trust Company Jenkins Traut Company Brooklyn

The Body of John B Gedney Found Under Bridge

The body of John B Gedney and Gedney Pickle Company proprietors were found under a bridge in Mittoea polls with a fractured skull. It is unclear if robbery led to the death or if he fell accidentally from the structure.

John B Gedney Gedney Pickle Company Mittoea State Railway Commission Havelock Lincoln Traction Company Williams

Untitled historical crime note from unknown era

A garbled report references a robbery and a court or police action with mentions of names such as Davet Tastron and George Medway Dollewue. Details are unclear but indicate a formal proceeding or arrest related to a theft on a street location.

Fragmented OCR Note With Partial Names

Readable fragments hint at an unidentified item involving people and places. Names, dates, or locations are unclear, preventing precise identification of event or context. The text suggests a historical newspaper fragment lacking coherent narrative.

Bank Closes As Equitable Panic Faces Receiver

Bank losses its doors on a petition of directors and is placed in the hands of RB. Le Anerson, receiver. The institution shows assets of about $170,000 with liabilities around $400,000, reflecting the financial distress that led to the closure.

Equitable Panic and Loan Compos Macaun le Anerson Ha- Ouitiew

Supreme Court Upholds Rate Order Amid State Appeal

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a state appeal and upheld a 2 cent per page rate on state documents, affirming the lower court’s decision and maintaining the adjusted fee structure.

Supreme Court of the United States Millead

National banks to file quarterly statements by Nov 27

The comptroller of the currency ordered a bench call on national banks to submit their poncil statements. The deadline to report is at close of business November 27.

Uncle Sam Not to Interfere in Haitian Affairs

The U S government has no present intention of interfering in Haitian affairs. The statement, issued on authoritative grounds, reflects official policy regarding U S involvement on the island.

Uncle Sam United States

Cave-in Buries Two In Quarry At Louiseville

A cave-in at the National Stone company quarry in Louiseville trapped workers Aw gust Johnson and Leo Buck Tuesilas afternoon. Johnson died at the scene from severe injuries while Leo Buck was rescued alive under a crane and is expected to recover from bruises.

National Stone Company Louiseville Awgust Johnson Leo Buck Johnson Jack

Trial of Bomantavis in murder case across stretched prosecution

Report on the murder trial of Charles Bomantavis for the De Predearick case. State Attorney Rogibie leads the case with Army of prominent crime lawyers present. Testimony from Abbie Rime expected to be challenged as hearsay. Prosecution seeks new witnesses including Neely. Davis, held on bond, guards the suspect as jury fate looms in lengthy proceedings.

Sioux City O& General Lodece Ie Odd Fellows Hebdoahs Kukeondall Odd Fellow Towa Dakota Minnesota Sioux Malle Éverling Westen Star Lodge United Dee Tree Der Mocetin Charles Bomantavis de Predearick T. Austin Witnem F. i Datta Lia Coun Neely Austin Aoustin Duvie Derby Hie Brother Vic Piest National Bank Ite Davie Fela

Minister Drops 25000 Damages Suit Amid Church and University Rows

A district court reduced the $25,000 damages claim in a case involving former University Place minister Ferguson. He alleged a conspiracy to degrade him by ministers including Mrs. Crow and others tied to Wesleyan University. The suit arose after a church conflict and a statutory complaint, with Ferguson claiming attempts to block his stance as head of the Methodist college.

Watts Minney Rey Wilbert PB Memruston Arhur Cross Hantington Damore Wilt Ferguson Hiuid de Wormuson Paatar Pirat Methodist Choureh University Plier Wesleyan University Bio Methodist College University Place

Bill to restrict loan sharks proposed in legislature

Waller P. Thomas and John O. Votner plan a bill to curb loan sharks in Dargins county by restricting usurious interest and curb deception in lending. The measure targets abuse by money lenders who charge 40 to 1 percent annual interest and lure victims with graphic ads.

Legis Waller P. Thomas Dargins Fie Exnet Mr. Thomas John O. Votner

Sheldon Names Supreme Judges for Nebraska

Gov. Sheldon appoints J. Pawcett of Omaha J. Sullivan of Columbus W. B. Moke of Lovel y Plattamouth Jessel Root of Omaha as supreme judges. Terms set one year for Sullivan Pawcett three years for Moke and Root with a salary of 4500 dollars.

Jov. Sheldon Dacoly Pawcett Omaha John J. Sullivan Columbus Jaca Pawcett Ormaha W. B. Moke Lovely Jessel L. Root Plattamouth Sheldon Kullivin Aweett Roke Nebraska Bar Ameulition Gov. Shelden Supreme EB. R. Duffle Jacob Fawcett B. Calkins Kearney B. BF. Good Wahoo J. J. Sullivan B.C. Epperson Clay Center

Farm Sale Notes Show Rising Counsels and Local Prices

Fragmentary OCR shows references to Paul Huston’s farm and nearby holdings two miles west of Towardsen with improvements listed. A price of 4 500 appears, signaling notable local sale activity and rising land values in the area.

Lani Neous Paul Huston My Juston Toourdsen

Local youths form alfalfa seed venture in city

A group of capitalized boys formed a stock company and took over factory buildings including the adnets works and power house in Nalreanhe ity. They plan to start an alfalfa mill with capital project ranging from 20 to 20 thousand dollars.

Stovk Company Peter Adnets It Nalreanhe ‘Ity

Escaped Convict Captured Near Salix by Brown County Sheriff

Captures escaped convict Ea Kiser who fled the state penitentiary Oct. 1 was located by Sheriff F. Pursell of Brown County near Salix, Jo. He was returned to Lincoln Nov. 26.

Ea Kiser Vanitentiary Leo. F. Pursoll Brown County Salix Lincoln

Fremont county fair hosts large county show

A county show and waking exhibit in Fremont attracted a large crowd with over 460 entries. Exhibits included corn displays, caked goods, and decorative crafts, judged under a formal prize system with awards to top entries.

Childeen Fremont Cation

Thatcroft Chenery Chokes on Winter Market Woes

Local souring notes report Thatcroft Chenery facing financial strain as winter demand falters. Affected firm plans cost cuts and renegotiations with suppliers while seeking state aid to stabilize cash flow. Market observers caution of ongoing volatility through season.

Untitled fragment about Blair event delays on Cowie road

Fragmentary report describes a disrupted event at Blair with delays and curtailment of a hire or service. Details are unclear due to OCR errors, but the piece notes a planned activity on the Cowie road and postponement impacting participants.

Unclear OCR Summary of Wyoming Person and Events

Fragmentary text from Se WY references Mire BA ML Wortret Ty freeeh and a 2D phd from New York Oley Mh que 1 Ma South Lahica. Mentions engineer MeOCpayhe, Vift pile Seriee, and Andes mown. Details unreadable. no coherent event or outcome.

Todo New New York Oley South Lahica Andes

Lincoln State officials announce biennium appointments

Lincoln County State Superintendent elect KE C Bishop reveals deputy superintendent F S Perdue of Madison county and retained staff including W D Redmond and Jennie B Adams. Board of examiners reorganized with Joseph Sparks, I A Downey, T A Butcher resigning, plus changes for life certificates and testing private schools.

KE. C. Bishop Perdue Madison County W. D. Redmond Jennie B. Adams Jackson Fowler Boys’ Industrial School Kearney Joseph Sparks I. A. Downey T. A. Butcher University of Nebraska Bishop State Board of Examiners For Life J. Rodwell Beatrice E. BH. Sherman State Board of Examiners Cora O'Connell Ashland

Divorce Trends in America Over Forty Years Revealed

Census data show rising divorce counts linked to population growth from 1867 to 1906. The twenty-year periods recorded 328,710 and 495?025 divorces with rates increasing from 29 to 82 per 100 000, two thirds of divorces going to wives, highlighting long term shifts in marriage stability and comparable international differences.

United States Twe Ted Tistica

Labor and safety efforts update across nations and industries

The report notes union activity in Knoxville aiding a new city charter draft, a 68 410 member baking trades federation in Italy and barbadian ties, and mine rescue and underground services in Europe. California Labor Commissioner Weinstock pushes conditions research and reform to reduce strikes while rescue stations expand in England and Scotland.

Hlaren Weinstock California Europe Cal England Scotland Miser Federation

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