06 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Dakota City County Herald
Location
Dakota City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1907
Page
1
Railroad magnate E. H. Harriman expresses in a New York interview that the country is rebounding from a recent panic. He cites industrial stability, restored credit, and renewed confidence, while warning against premature optimism and noting a cautious path through the upcoming presidential campaign.
After being acquitted of a charge, Sue Bradley and her attorneys plan to challenge Senator Arthur Brown's will on behalf of her children. They claim Brown acknowledged paternity of two children and disinherited them. The bulk of Brown's estate, about 50 000 dollars, was left to his wife and daughter. The probate contest hinges on Judge Powers' return from Washington.
Testimony in the Kaneos case places Cyrus McCormick of International Harvester at the center of a plan to control 95 percent of harvesting machinery trade. The witness said McCormick cited a Kansas City speech from 1904 on uniform sale pricing. Judge Dana refused to strike the evidence.
David Martines y Sanches arrested on suspicion of murdering Misa Jennie Termpleton in Vilarde New Mexico. He confesses to killing her with a club while intoxicated, claiming to have been drunk at the time.
The body of D. R. Rankin cashier of the Defeanor Merchants and Plant ere' bank at Lawton Oklahoma was found in Cache Creek near Weenoridsy after disappearing a month ago. The discovery ends a mystery surrounding his disappearance and police are investigating.
Sioux City live stock market quotes show steer bids at about $4.25 and hogs around $4.05. Wemenday’s quotations reflect top prices for steers and hogs in today’s market.
Secretary Yort was received in audience by Emperor Nicholas of Russia at the White House reception and conveyed Sueia's cordial regard for the United States.
Henry C Havemerer president of the American Sugar Refining Company died Wednesday afternoon in New York due to indigestion. The longtime executive led the firm for decades and was a prominent figure in the industry.
In the house on Tuesday Speaker Cannon announced the banking and currency committee and secured unanimous consent for the action. The panel retains Chairman Fowler of New Jersey, with minor changes in members and two vacancies filled by Burton and Crawford, plus an additional Democrat member McHenry.
The jury in Washington returned a verdict of not guilty for Mrs Annie M Bradley charged with killing former Senator Arthur Brown of Utah. The foreman announced the verdict at 9 o’clock Tuesday morning amid applause as Mrs Bradley was discharged and waved to supporters before leaving the courthouse to join her sister in Goldfield Nevada.
News from Salem reports four people killed on a ranch near Macleay including Mrs Casteel and her daughter aged 24 and 15 and the foreman Montgomery aged 50. The bodies were found in a burned home on Thurst ranch. Evidence points to tramps intent on robbery who set the fire to fake an accidental death. The family reportedly held substantial money.
Secretary Root issued invitations to cabinet members and supreme court justices to a dinner at the New Willard next Monday evening. The gathering aims to meet delegates to the Central American conference now in progress.
James Kearney of Cleveland lies dying with a broken back after an automobile passed under a railway bridge and struck a telegraph pole. Arthur Barton is thought to be fatally injured in the same crash as the car descended a grade near the city.
Thirty of the miners trapped by a Sunday night explosion at the Naomi mine near Fayette City Pennsylvania were recovered by Tuesday. Rescuers found all bodies burned and charred beyond recognition.
Leonard G. Hoffman, a clerk at the marine headquarters in Washington DC, is named naval secretary to Admiral Dewey succeeding John W. Crawford who recently disappeared after threatening self harm.
The body of D Rankin cashier of Merchants and Planters bank Lawton Oklahoma, who disappeared a month ago, was recovered from Cache Creek near Lawton on Tuesday.
The president sent to the Senate the nomination of Col. Charles H. Whipple assistant paymaster general to be paymaster general of the army succeeding Gen Suiffen who retires January 1.
A note reports that Roosevelt’s meeting was printed nearly verbatim by many papers in Berlin on Wednesday morning, though some papers questioned or tempered the edition. The report emphasizes the wide republication of the presidential remarks across media.
The Sixtieth Congress convened with new members sworn in and committee informs to the president. In the House the selection of Joseph Cannon as speaker and John Sharp Williams as leader sparked cheers and party applause. Rules from the prior Congress faced opposition before adoption by a party vote. Both chambers adjourned to honor deceased members.
Kansas City editor H. J. Groves dies from wounds suffered November 23 when Gen. Richard Horne shot him and Woodward. Woodward remains hospitalized. Horne is at large on bond in Marshall, Missouri awaiting arrest on murder charges.
New statistics from the official journal of the republic show a continued decline in births in France. The 1906 birth total was 5,066,847 with 780,196 deaths, prompting caution from Paris statistician Dr. Jacquez Gertillon about potential stagnation and slower population growth.
Roan King, a yearling Shorthorn exhibited by James Leask of Green Hawk Ont, won the grand championship for steers at the Chicago stock show. He becomes Canada's first Shorthorn grand champion in the event's history.
H H Havemeyer president of the American Sugar Refining company is ill at his country home at Commack suffering an acute attack of indigestion with several physicians in constant attendance.
The court martial tries the Vladivostok Maydays case with twenty-one men sentenced to death and thirty-four to the galleys.
A North Western railroad train dashed into the day, derailed near Warehall Cal. After running over Vet for about one hundred feet it plunged into Tomales Bay. No serious injuries reported.
Fragmentary report notes the Prenel and Arahe Mok from Deni Nawren groups forced back toward Mo pieea. Prenel now concentrated on the frontier with unclear details on broader movements.
In Nebraska thefts by two youths, likely Kelly and Mareha Carlson, are linked to multiple burglaries at Shelton stores including Dros General Store and Hansen and Pernhard. Officers plan bloodhounds and sheriff action as post office break in attempts are noted. the youths, under 15, are to be sent to the Industrial School in Kearney.
William Merrick arrested for selling hospital malt labeled beer without a license. County investigation found the product to be ordinary beer. He paid a $10 fine for the pure food violation and was bound over to district court on a beer selling charge. George Moekner signed a bond to appear in district court.
Omaha bankers move to retire checks gradually as payrolls move to cash. Henry W. Yates, president of the Clearing House, says few new checks are issued and only small denominations may be kept for change. Payrolls for Nov 1 show 20 to 49 percent cash with rest in endorser checks, with some firms paying employees entirely in cash as the rule spreads across the West.
International interest divorce action over Dr John Celpelta of Crete and Cornelia Celpelka of Omaha was dismissed in Hastings district court for lack of prosecution. They married about ten years ago in Bohemia. decree earlier granted and set aside at her request. Mrs Celpelka, connected to Bohemian officials, had been living in seclusion in Omaha. Also notes a West Point district court case where Mike Hickey and others were found guilty in eight minutes for obstructing a railway track near Bancroft.
An inquest at Hastings returned a verdict that Charles Row died while examined by the county insanity board from epilepsy. The proceedings noted Trosa, of Prosser, was brought before the board for commitment to the state hospital for alcoholism treatment.
Johannise Hansen sues Lares Larson in Wayne district court alleging defaming remarks damaged his good name by accusing him of killing his ducks and seeking 5000 dollars in damages in the upcoming term.
Mrs. W J Bryan departed for New York to join her daughter Mr Leavitt. The party plans to leave Saturday for Cairo Egypt, continuing an international journey with family once again.
A contract valued at 83 220 is awarded for an elevator system. The project is to be constructed for the Orthopedia iserits at Lindain by the Ot a Elevator company of Ghisie ani Goowhe.
A state official proposes a budget adjustment totaling 266 540 08 against 151 00 54 from the previous December. The details reference apportionment to Superintendent Merrisa with reported figures.
Warren McMillan narrowly beat Gen Kelley in a spirited corn shucking match at Silas Huff's farm near Burchard. After ten hours and four hours of work per shucker, McMillan totaled 63 bushels 85 pounds to Kelley 62 bushels 11 pounds, setting a 168 bushel rate and earning the agreed prize.
O. W. Losey of the North Nebraska Anti Horse Thief Association returned to Battle Creek with a team of horses stolen from farmer Charles Preuier seven miles south of Battle Creek. Thieves, two men, were tracked from Battle Creek to Petersburg Nob to Elgin where they abandoned the team north of Elgin and fled. Authorities obtained descriptions and will pursue the suspects.
Hiram Chase of Indian County challenges his defeat as county attorney of Thureton county. He appeals to the supreme court claiming a technical foul led to the loss after Omaha precinct votes were discarded for a moved polling place. Chase, a Tahdian educated in a government school and a law school graduate, has served one term.
The Nebraska Art Association seeks an injunction against Lincoln county commissioners over painting a tower red. The group argues the red color is an injustice, while the county commission plans to proceed with their gray scheme and pursue appeal.
Engineer Noah Clark and fireman Nenson of the Union Paddle fought a battle on their engine near Beatrice. Clark assaulted Nenson with a torch injuring his head while Benson struck back with coal, cutting Clark’s forehead. Both men were covered in blood and removed by friends. extra crew were sent out on the run.
A Mahaffey pleads guilty in federal court at Omaha to conspiracy to defraud the government of land in Thomas and Hooker counties. He is sentenced to 45 days in Mall County Jail and fined 2500. Co-defendant A. Fisted faces related charges including perjury.
Peter Barger and Miss Borer disappear after leaving Lind ay together. Barger recently worked for Pete Borer, the girl's father, while Miss Borer had been employed by Theo Witner at Cornlea. No clear direction or destination is known.
Thirty eight thousand silver dollars weighing two thousand three hundred pounds left Valentine recently under a four teen mounted police squad for the Indians at the Rowebud agency. This money is the first installment of the one hundred ten thousand dollars to recompense Indians for land surrendered on the Bone steel tract.
Of Trust Mavored and C D Chamberlain of Cleveland Ohio protested alleged discrimination in railroad rates. They argued Standard Oil favored by traffic men of the Harriman system and that rates to county seat places are discriminatory.
Breakeman John W. Baetwood of MotCook was killed at Akron Colorado while switching a freight train on a siding. Both legs were severed and he died en route to Roggan Colorado, while being transported to Denver for treatment.
A 106 year old daughter of Alex Heckman, Camille Mellman, died in a hospital from injuries related to an incident on Thursday while playing around a bench. Authorities describe the event as a benilre accident with Thanksgiving theme noted in reports.
A garbled report mentions Tiarry Low of Waterloo in a deadly incident during vacation. The text suggests a death occurred involving alcohol, with unclear details and place names.
Major General F C Ainsworth warns that without radical measures enlistment will not meet authorized strength. He suggests conscription or substantially higher pay as the only options to preserve army strength, noting the public aversion to compulsion but the growing challenge of recruiting. Public officials anticipate Congress may consider a pay rise to avoid conscription.
The Mexican government and President Ding authorize the Yaqui to battle the Maya rebels in Quintana Roo and surrounding areas. Months of uprisings have left Maya forces in armed resistance while Yaquis deported there are formed into military companies to counter the Mayas.
In Washington the Inland Waterways Commission debates a plan to restore navigation on the Mississippi and other rivers. It prepares a preliminary report for the President outlining the plan and supporting statistics on declining water transport and rail inadequacy. The gulf channel initiative will be prioritized as the commission finishes two Mississippi River trips evaluating conditions, rates, terminals, and ports.
Gov Folk urged creation of a national Department of Mines during the Miners Congress in Joplin Missouri. The Aero Club of New England formed at Boston with thirty seven members. Abert Phenter interior burned in Berlin North Carolina area with a $100000 loss.
A garbled chronicle lists events from 1412 to 1880s including explorations by Cortes and De Soto, colonization efforts in Maryland and America, battles near Boston and Chattanooga, treaties, natural disasters, and infrastructure milestones such as Standard Time in Canada and the Moline battleship launch.
Sir Oliver Lodge argues that the body is mortal and only its material atoms persist. He rejects reunion of atoms as a crude device to please ghosts and insists mind and consciousness do not perish but change form. He says consciousness will endure, intertwined with matter and never vanish.
Astronomers at Hobart College Geneva Ny report careful Mercury observations on November 14. Photographs captured a ringed appearance and hints of atmospheric effects, though results remain tentative and few definite features are confirmed.
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