Gould Harriman Plan to Refit Wabash Lines Spurs $10 Million Deal
Pittsburg dispatch reports the Gould Harriman agreement is the largest railroad transaction in two decades. Harriman plans about $10 million to upgrade Wabash lines at the Pittsburgh end to haul steel promised by Carnegie’s steel interests. The move cuts into Pennsylvania and Vanderbilt dominance, as United States Steel weighed demands tied to 26 percent of Pittsburg tonnage.
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Gould-Harriman
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Vanderbilt
Harriman
Oder
Andrew Carnegie
Goulds
United States Steel Corporation
Carnegie
Moon
Church Leader Faces Prison For Counterfeiting Ring
Dr L W Blanchard of Harrison Ark a prominent physician and church worker and his parents were tied to a large counterfeit operation. Dies molds and hundreds of counterfeit coins were found buried in a field and concealed in a house. J H Blanchard and wife admitted making counterfeit money but denied passing it. Mrs Blanchard said their son practiced medicine in Nebraska Wyoming and Colorado.
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L. W. Blanchard
Harrison, Ark
J. H. Blanchard
Poison Found in Stomachs of Gunness Victims
Coroner Mack reported Dr. Walter Haines found strychnine and poison residues in the stomach of Andrew Helgelson, the last victim of Mrs. Belle Gunness. He also found arsenic and strychnine in the stomachs of Mrs. Gunness and her two children, challenging earlier theories and suggesting possible murder of the children.
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Mack
Walter Haines
Chicaru
Andrew Helgelson
Belle Cunness
Mrs. Gunness
Federal court upholds order on distilled products label
Judge Kohlvant in the United States circuit court at Chicago rules Thursday to keep a Cincinnati federal restraining order blocking enforcement of the pure food law provision. Distillers must not lade their product alco hal instead of pirita as previously practiced.
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Cinciinnati
Kohlvant
United States
Chicago
Tailors Threaten Strike Over Wages and Hours
The 70,000 members of the National Brotherhood of Tailors in New York and Brooklyn threaten a strike unless the nine hour day and wage scale prior to last October’s monetary reforms are restored.
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Natiune Brotherhood of Tailors
New York
Brooklyn
Destruction Hits Austrian Village Mehr-Les-Balnas
A landslide devastates the Austrian village Mehr-Les-Balnas, killing sixteen people and leaving homes and streets ruined. Rescue teams search for survivors as authorities assess the disaster’s impact.
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Mehr-Les-Balnas
Austria
Sioux City Live Stock Market Prices
Sioux City live stock market quotations show top beeves at 5.00 and top hogs at 6.40 on Thursday trading.
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Sioux City
Philadelphia Market Street Subway Opens as World Class
The first section of the Market Street subway in Philadelphia completes with praise for its quality and design. Officials claim it is among the finest in the world and costs about 320 million dollars.
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Philadelphia
Big Saloon Shrinkage In Ohio Auditors Report
State auditor reports a decline in Ohio saloons with 58 fewer establishments than on January 1. The Thursday submission notes ongoing closures affecting local commerce and licensing counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Auditor
Ohio
Mass mob storms Pensacola jail over Shaw incident
About a thousand people surrounded the county hall to seize Leander Shaw after he assaulted Mrs. Lillian Davie. Deputies and sheriff fought the mob, two officers wounded, one mob member killed, Shaw executed with hundreds of shots at an electric pole.
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Pensacola
Fln
Leander Shaw
Lillian Davie
Shaw
C. Kellum
Taft Receives Republican Presidential Nomination in Cincinnati
William Howard Taft formally accepted the Republican nomination from his brother’s Cincinnati home, pledging loyalty to Roosevelt’s policies. He warned of tough work ahead to preserve business integrity and lawful conduct while avoiding undue interference with legitimate enterprise. The event became a city holiday with concerts parades and fireworks as Taft watched the celebration from a river steamer.
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Tait
Tuemany
William HA. Taft
Cincinnati
Roosevelt
White House
Mr. Taft
Taft
Hig
Slayer Andrew Honza Murder Trial Shocks Granite City
Andrew Honza, husband of the late Mrs Antile Kocur of Granite City Illinois, is captured after a dramatic pursuit. Police found him half dead in a swamp two miles northeast of Granite City where he had hidden since Sunday night. He allegedly killed Mrs Kocur during a quarrel over furniture storage and a 14 year old son testified to improper advances and debasement before the shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honta
Castro Decree Closes Gulf Ports to West Indies Trade
British authorities protest as President Castro bans vessels with cargo bound for Granada and other Antilles. The decree seals the gulf ports from export and import traffic with the West Indies, triggering wide indignation in British colonies and calls for government protection.
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Castro
Trinidad
Cocos
Granada
Lesser Antilles
Antilles
Gulf
West Indies
British Indies
Nebraska Storm Leaves Long Pine Damaged and Scattered
A severe thunderstorm struck Long Pine and vicinity Saturday night causing heavy rain and lightning. Several residents were stunned, a Geo A Smith & Ben department store burned with two water lines fighting the flames, and the building itself was not insured. Nearby ranchers reported cattle and livestock losses amid the storm.
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Long Pine
Torrente
Lichtting
Geo. A. Smith & Ben
Howe
Bryan Visits Ak-Sar-Ben Den In Omaha
The Nebraska presidential candidate William Jennings Bryan attended a grand Ak-Sar-Ben event in Omaha. The gathering featured elaborate ceremonies, impressive ceremonial attendants, and moving pictures of Bryan speaking at a downtown rally.
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Nebraska
Tul
Ak-Sar-Ben den
Bryan
Admiral Paffenruth
Mafti Thomas
Fairview
Mr. Bryan
Aquiris
Leavenworth
Mr. Bryant
Movement on Moot for Purchase of Tractioner Ashland
The National Guard begins encampment near Ashland at the Platte River site praised for cleanliness space and suitability for drill. A state move to purchase the tract for a permanent life camp aims to match practices in Ohio Illinois Wisconsin and other states.
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Ashland
National Guard
Flate
Florence
Adj -Gen
Schwarts
Platte River
Onto
Dlnols
Wiecondy
Aghland
Camp Perry
Oho
Wienst
Waily
Perone
Salt Creek Valley drainage district planned near Lincoln Ashland
Farmers from Lincoln to Ashland convened in Ashland Green Went and Waverly with Superintendent Menell Chief Engineer Darrah Partington and others to organize Salt Creek Valley drainage district. Darrah showed maps of drainage area and serpentine course. Estimated cost around 600000 with bond funding to start promptly.
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Salt Creek Valley
Salt
Nebraska Education Gains Highlighted by Superintendent Letter
A Nebraska教育 letter cites strong teacher supply and rising salaries as proof of improved public schools. It notes 5,000 teachers in summer study, three years of salary gains totaling over 1 million dollars, and planned training of 2,000 future teachers next year. It also outlines real estate valuations across counties and a state manufacturing table showing 1907 production and wages. The report mentions R. Mead Shumway must face the death penalty on October 46 for the murder of Mrs. Sarah Martin near Adams in Gage County, per supreme court confirmation.
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McBrien
Nebraska
Nebias
Ma’ams
State Bureau of Statistics
Ryder
R. Mead Shumway
Sarah Martin
Adama
Gage County
Supreme Court
Chicago Weekly Review shows buoyant trade and building optimism
The Chicago Weekly Review notes improving business conditions with crop reports favorable and demand rising in key industries. It highlights higher furnace and steel output, expanding construction plans, near-capacity factory operation, and larger lumber and plumbing material needs. Bank clearings total 218,218,090, below 1907 levels. 35 district failures, with 8 liabilities over 5,000.
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Weekly Review of
Chicago
BR. G. Don & Go
Retati Nes
Sands Dies After Auto Crash in France
G Winthrop Sands stepson of William K Vanderbilt was killed when the car left the Polusy road in France striking a tree and bursting into flames. The chauffeur was injured while Sands died at the Vanderbilt chateau after being extricated from the wreckage.
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G. Winthrop Sands
William K. Vanderbilt
Polusy
France
Vanderbilt
Sands
Sanda
Vanderbit Chateau
Purin
Sande
W. K. Vanderbilt
Samuel Sands
Sultan Calls for Calm as Parliament Convenes
An imperial decree released Wednesday announces the first Turkish parliament under the new constitution to convene on November 1. The document urges the people to end demonstrations, praising the sultan for good faith and commitment to the constitution and the prosperity of all subjects.
Elevated Trains Collide injuring three in New York crash
An express train returning from Harlem collided with the rear car of a south ferry elevated train on Ninth Avenue in New York. Three people were injured including one seriously, with several others severely shaken.
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New York
Harlem
Robbery charge against Tony Martin from Quincy
Tony Martin from Quincy is jailed in Peoria on a robbery charge tied to a burglary at J. B. Murphy residence. Police allege diamonds and valuables valued at about $1,000 were taken last Monday.
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Tony” Martin
Quincy
Peoria
Til
J. BE. Murphy
National Independence Party picks leaders and secretary
The national committee elected William R. Hearst as chairman with C. F. Neal of Indiana and M. W. Howard of Alabama serving as vice chairmen. Chan A. Walsh of Iowa was chosen as secretary.
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National Committee
The
Independence Party
Wm. R. Hearst
C. F
Russian Robbers Seize $40,000 at Tiraspol Station
A band of unknown men attacked the cashier at the railroad station in Tiraspol, Nuala, and fled with $40,000. Police continue to probe the bold robbery.
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Tiraspol
Nuala
Woman Cloaks Jail Wall Wedding of Lovers
Miss Greco Hadwell of Ottumwa Indiana secretly married Professor Hans Albert, once of Omaha Nebraska, while he was jailed at Cripple Creek. Her father, a former U S marshal, had him jailed on insanity charges to block the marriage. A minister aided. a box was placed at the window and the couple wed as she reached through the bars.
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Greco Hadwell
Ottumwa
United States
Hans Albert
Omaha Neb
Cripple Creel
Cole
Albert
Miss Hadsell
Min Hadsell
Fire destroys stables in Portland causing heavy damages
A fire at the Oregon Transfer Company stables in Portland Ore destroyed an area spanning four blocks. Losses are estimated around a quarter of a million dollars with most buildings being frame stables and small shops.
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Portland
Oregon Transfer Company
Cullom Resident Shot Dead by Son After Quarrel
Andrew Haag a prominent Cullom resident eighteen miles from Kankakee was shot and killed by his 21-year-old son Albert Tugeday night following a family quarrel.
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Andrew Haag
Cullom
Kankakee
Albert
Warship Milwaukee Sent to Altamata Honduras
The cruiser Milwaukee receives urgent orders from Washington to proceed to Altamata Honduras. The move is tied to unsettled conditions in Central America and likely to be an incident of the current regional crisis.
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Milwaukee
Washington
Altamata
Honduras
Betlevd
Central American
Warrant Issued for Banker of Collapsed Bank
A warrant was issued Tuesday for H. W. Riley president of the Bank of Allenville Illinois which closed its doors Monday.
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H. W. Riley
Bank of Allenville
Escape From Crazed Bull Near Pilger
Mr and Mrs Ed Wells of Pilger escaped serious injury when a neighbor’s bull charged as they milked. The animal, described as crazed, lunged at Wells who jumped the fence. Wells then assisted by his wife to safety. The bull died mid afternoon after prowling the area.
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Ed Wells
Pilger
John Rhody
Mr. Wells
Land value transfers show railroad land sales vs assessment
Nebraska records list real estate transfers by Union Pacific and Burlington railroads from 1962 to 1907, comparing county assessor values with sales values. Total deeds valued at 13.38 million with assessor totals around 39.48 million, across numerous counties.
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Nebraska
Union Pacific
Bar
Negton Railroads
State Board of Equalization
County Assessory
A. W. Scribner
R. B. Pellard
Burlington
Wales
Retired Auburn Newspaper Woman Ends Granger Link
Mrs Annelio Gates a prominent Auburn newspaper figure for nine years has severed her connection with the Granger publication and retired from the field.
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Annelio Gates
Myntate
Granger
Auburn
The
Feld
Speake Candidate George Serge Pushes Anti Deposit Law
George W. Serge opened his campaign for governor addressing the Bryan club at Peru Normal. He spoke in favor of a state deposit law aimed at anti speculation and urged reform.
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Kerge
Peru
George W. Serge
Students’ Bryan Club
Peru Normal
Quarries and Sandpits Thriving Along Matte River
Great activity at stone quarries and sandpits along the Matte river from Ashlangd to Plattsmouth. Louisville and South Bend quarries run full crews. crushed stone shipments rise daily. Hartington dredges operate since high water fell. Burlington mobilizes workers to clear rights of way and remove drift from bridges at Adiland and Rock Island.
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Matte
Ashlangd
Plattsmouth
Louisville
South Bend
Hartington
Matta
Burlington
Platte River
Adiland
Rock
Ind
Seetoy
Teten Wants To Be Hanged After Wife Shooting
Johnson Teton shot his wife three times at their home near Talmage and remained in county jail. He demanded immediate hanging as his wife fought for recovery, while doctors expressed cautious hope for her improvement and noted wealthy relatives would not post bond.
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Johnson Teton
Talmage
Cornland Hotel Clerk Arrested in Thefts at Cozad
Jack Hanley a night clerk at the Cornland hotel was captured in Cozad after allegedly taking funds from the hotel safe on Thursday last. Police say he is under investigation for the hotel heist.
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Iterol
Jack Hanley
Cornland Hotelight
Cornland Hotel
Cozad
Oliver Starkey surrenders after nonfatal act near Palmer
Oliver Starkey turns himself in to Sherry Alexander at 81 Paul after allegedly harming his divorced wife near Palmer and being found near Central City.
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Oliver Starkey
Palmer
Central City
Sherry Alexander
Paul
Telephone Merger Approved for AaWo and Plattemouth Firms
Auditing of the AaWo and Telephone company and the Plattemouth Telephone company has been completed. The merger proceeds as planned with regulatory and financial considerations resolved.
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AaWo and Telephone Company
Plattemouth Telephone Company
Telephone Company Expands Copper Trunk Lines
York County Telephone company buys copper trunk between Columbia, Howard and Grundleland and plans routes to Reverpa and other pilots, extending independent toll service and long distance reach.
Hymn Sung While Boiling Eggs Sparks Bishop's Morning Insight
A London paper recounts a bishop staying in a country town where scarce vervante led women to work at home. Awakened by a soprano singing Nearer My God to Thee he praises the hostess for her piety. She replies she boils eggs by verses three for soft and five for hard.
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London
Law
What is an Iden wife in Wille lore
A quip from the Chicago Record Herald quotes Mie Iden of Wille asking what defines an Iden wife. The response lists duties such as cooking, washing, tending the furnace, and sewing, followed by a remark on keeping herself young and beautiful like a vaudeville actress earning $400 weekly.
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Wille
Herali
Fragmentary church dialogue quoted in a sermon
A snippet shows Hemaane and Dominic in a church setting with a preacher addressing deacons. The dialogue hints at sermon pacing and a call to wake up the congregation, reflecting a religious service moment.
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Hemaane
Hope Changes Nephew Under Aunt Henry’s Gaze
A conversation shows Miss Hope bringing a shift in the narrator from a wayward nephew to a steadier man. Uncle Henry probes, guessing the influence of Love and resolve on character.
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Laferenace
Henry
Miss Hope
Business mood improves as forecasts show steadier trade
New York reports show a cautious upswing with moderate expansion in futures at major centers especially in the West and Southwest. Industrial demand revives and layoffs shrink, yet overall growth remains conservative with small immediate shipments from jobbers. Retail trade holds fair with price-cut sales yet uneven stock movement and weak collections. Beat signals from central West Northwest and Southwest. cotton crop outlook lends optimism. Bradstreet's says weekly U S business failures rise to 258 in the latest week, Canadian failures 24.
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Northwest
United On
Bradstreet
Chicago Cattle and Grain Prices Across Markets
Reported commodity bids across multiple Western and Midwestern markets show cattle and hogs trading in wide ranges. Prices for wheat, corn, oats, rye, and butter also vary by exchange and grade, with notable figures from Chicago Detroit Milwaukee Cincinnati and New York.
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Chicago
Tod
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Milwaukee
New York
Name Clean Up Proposal Raises $3.5 Million Of Orat Report
The Orat annual report notes a $3.5 million fund set aside for name clean up efforts. Officials outline planned actions and timelines.
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Arkansas
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Nebraska State News
Plan Pers
Sell Creek Valley Farmera
Hull
Tnerenad
Custer
Gane
Grant
Holt
Hooker
Nance
Echott's Bluff
Vallex
Varioun
S Mnanual
Sultan
Walsh
Finot
de Winston
Negro
Greenville
Des
Smith
Tex
Ithmus
Teten
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