Kidnapped Son of Lawyer Whitla Demands $10000 Ransom
Willie Whitla son of Attorney James P. Whitla of Smaron Pennsylvania was abducted from Sharon school and a $10000 ransom was demanded. The boy was later found his hat recovered at Warren Ohio and a suspect described as the kidnapper was arrested.
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Willie Whitla
James P. Whitla
Sharon
Crain
Warren, C
Whitla
Frank H. Buhl
East Ward
Sabool
Whiti
Slos
Anta Lewis
Sloss
Confederatac
Kkidnaper
Acapulco Brings Circus to Acajutla Amid Central American Tension
The steamship Acapulco reports a one day delay in Salvador Nicaragua hostilities to permit a circus in Acajutla. Martial law eased to allow passengers to attend the town’s show, sparking hopes no major conflict will interrupt Central American events.
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Acapulco
San Francisco
Cal
Salvador
Nicaragua
Acajutla
Acapulc
Explosion at Coeur d'Alene plant kills three
Managers of the Coeur WAlene Concentrating company believe an assassin blew up the powder works near Wallace Idaho Wednesday afternoon killing three men and injuring another. All buildings except the nitro glycerin house were proven. Coeur d'Alene has seen serious labor disturbances.
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Coeur d'Alene
Wallace
Idaho
Coeur Walene Concentrating Company
Counterfeit Suspects Arrested Near Gary Indiana Farm
Police say Fred Predom and his son Gaines were arrested after a raid seven miles from Gary on counterfeit money charges. Heoret service operatives returned to Chicago with the seizure not completed.
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Heoret Serviee
Chicago
Wee
Fred Predom
Gary
Ind
Predom
Gaines
Powers back Italian plan for immediate Balkan conference
Information from Berlin indicates all major powers favor Italy's proposal to promptly convene a European conference aimed at addressing the Balkan situation. The development signals broad international support for formal talks to settle regional tensions.
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Berlin
Balkan
Sioux City Live Stock Market Quoted Prices
Sioux City live stock market reports Thursday quotations with Beever SA6546.16 and Ton home priced at $679.
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Sioux City
Beever
Former Court Clerk Arrested in Chamberlain County case
former Court Clerk Arrested at Terre Haute Indiana for arresting misconduct involving 31 408. The former clerk of the circuit court of Chamberlain County faced charges connected to the alleged embezzlement scheme.
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Laiuts Meriiwether
Chamberlain County
Tul
Terra Haute
Ind
Missouri Senate Passes Strict Gun Display Measure
The Missouri Senate approved a tough bill targeting gun toters with a broad prohibition on displaying firearms in public venues. A lone hold vote occurred as another measure moved to bar firearm displays in store windows and similar public exhibits.
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Missouri
Minouri Senate
Maybray Heating Regens Before Federal Grand Jury
Three men testified before a federal grand jury at Council Bluffs on charges tied to Maybray of enticing people to pay for fake foot races and wrestling matches. Witnesses described sizable losses, with a ledger showing about 400 000 dollars in alleged victims across 1907 1908.
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Federal Grand Jury
Portetich Lospector
Awe
Tuirdday
Federal Rand
Council Blain
J. Oc
Maybray
Swenson
May
Bray
W. H. Bedford
Hecklow
Grand Furge
Ramvpel Butor
Winer Lake
Minn
Bedford
C. Vanderbeck
SO. Louw
Inepettor Swenson
Porto Rican budget debate ends without passage in extra session
The extraordinary Porto Rican legislature session closed Monday night without the budget passage. Gov Post planned to seek guidance from Washington after unionist leaders failed to honor promises. A conflict between the house of delegates and the executive council, split by party lines, led to the stalemate over a law favoring the unionist party.
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Gov. Post
Gov
Post
Washington
House of Delegates
Executive Council
Judge's Unique Ruling Over a Liar Label in Georgia
Georgia court of appeals reverses a lower court ruling denying damages to W M Rumsey after being called a liar by W A Bullard. The opinion notes that calling a man a liar in Georgia is likely to provoke a fight even without threats or weapons.
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Georgia
State Court of Appeals
W. M. Rumsey
W. A. Bullard
Powell
Zeppelin Airship Acromaut Makes Successful Descent
Acromaut and four others on board a Zeppelin airship landed safely in a field on the shore of Lake Constance at Frederick's Haven Germany. The count reportedly could not land without a built platform, but that claim was disproved. The airship descended with ease and after ascending again returned to the lake.
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Count You Zeppelin
Lake Constance
Frederick’s Haven
Germany
Willoon Shel
Metropolitan Life Official to Stand Trial for Perjury
The court of appeals in Albany decided that J. R. Hegeman, president of Metropolitan Life Insurance, must stand trial on perjury charges arising from alleged misstatements in the companys annual report filed with the state Insurance Superintendent in January 1910.
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Court of Appeals
Albany
J. R. Hegeman
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Metropolitan Life
State Superintendent of Insurance
Duels in Eisenseh End in Death of Two Opponents
Schutven Milx and a civilian fought two duels in Eisenseh Germany on Tuesday against two enemy officers a lieutenant and a surgeon. Both opponents were killed with pistols. Milx a wealthy landowner and his wife are to become American. Duels stemmed from Jenburty.
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Schutven Milx
Eisenseh
Germany
Tueaday
Leutenant
Pistole
Eed
Aigis
jJenburty
Montreal Express Plows Into Waiting Room Kills Four
Four people die and about thirty are injured when a washout pipe failure bursts steam from a Bouton express locomotive near Montreal. Fireman Craig escapes unhurt after leaping and finding the engineer unconscious with a fractured skull. The crash tears through the station and the rotunda demolishing a granite pillar before stopping.
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Windsortreet
Montreal
J. B. Nixon
Elsie Villiert
Freman
Craig
Tax to Ald Old Maids Maine Proposes Spinsters Fund
Maine legislator proposes levying ten dollars per year on men aged 40 or over who have not married to fund relief for unmarried women still seeking marriage. The bill allows exemptions for bachelors or widowers who demonstrated efforts to wed by proposing three times.
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Maine
Campbell
Kingman
Tower 600 Feet High to House Wireless Telegraph
Official plans propose a 600 foot tower for wireless telegraphy with possible sites in Annapolis Maryland or the District of Columbia. If built in Washington it would not mar the monument skyline and would send messages up to 3000 miles while receiving from 1000 miles. Foundation extends 80 feet underground and base diameter is 60 feet tapering to feet. Concrete will be used and construction may begin mid next month.
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Annapolis
District of Columbia
Washington
Washington Monument
Ite
Nevada Assembly Approves Anti-Gambling Bill With Senate Amendments
The Nevada assembly votes 41 to 6 to concur with senate amendments to a broad anti-gambling measure. It now goes to the governor who has indicated he will sign. The bill bans bridge whist poker and gambling games with penalties up to six months in prison or a $600 fine.
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Nevada
Nevada Assembly
Senate
Pioneer Montanan Man Dewi Alfred Cave Dies in Missoula
Alfred Cave a well known Montana pioneer and courly settler died in Missoula on a Wednesday. Born in southern town in 1829 he came to Montana in 1865 and established a pack train business between Fort Benton and Walla Walla.
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Dewi
Alfred Cave
Montana
Missoula
Mont
Southern Town
Fort Bevton
Walla Walla, Wash
High Kick World Record Set at St Mark's Meet
Harold Beebe of Malden set a new world running high kick record at St Mark's School Southboro Massachusetts on the meet's second day with a 6 feet 4 inch performance. The prior record of 9 feet 0 inches was held by A C Lae of New Haven, made in 1847.
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St Mark's School
Southborn
Mass
Harold Beebe
Malden
Theebe
A.C. Lae
New Haven
Toon
Revolt Report in Vueltas Cuba Amid Guard Abductions
A small group of unknown attackers seized a guard unit at Vueltas in Santa Clara province Cuba along with their horses and arms. The intention appears to be to start an uprising or attack, with several private diversions noted.
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Vueltas
Santa Clara
Cuba
President Nominates Edward D. Winaton for General at Stockholm
The president on Tuesday named Edward D. Winaton of Illinois as a candidate for the post of general at Stockholm. The nomination signals a key diplomatic appointment and potential shift in regional leadership.
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Edward D. Winaton
Thinois
Stockholm
Hig Sump in Steel Earnings
The annual report of the United States Free corporation shows for the year ending December 41 gross receipts of FAN 250K, a decrease of $274,707,000 from the previous year. Net earnings were $1,848,000, a decline of $69,917,000. The year’s surplus after charges totaled $10,245,000, down $4,576,000.
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United States Free Corporation
New York
Recluse’s Will Question in Fremont Estate
May be doubt over a will of Pred Weis as he was found murdered in his kitchen room at Fremont. Friends say he left all property to his heirs but no will is found. Judge Ethowen appointed George F. Locechen administrator. police found old putes money and weights during search, suggesting burglary precautions.
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Pred Weis
Fremont
F. McGiverin
Ethowen
George FL
Hastings Man Cost Wiper
Harting man John Shriner was approached by a stranger offering a farm eviction job for him and his wife. The man lured Shriner to Pine Hill, then vanished along with Shriner’s wife and the stranger. Shriner returned home to find both missing and threats allegedly directed at him.
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John Shriner
Harting
Himecit
Pine Hill
Mr. Shriner
Blue Hill
Pollard Escapes Censure Over Ship Subsidy Vote
The Thiessen resolution criticizing ex Congressman Pollard of Nebraska for his ship subsidy vote failed in the House. An amendment to include Congressman Kinkaid was offered, but Democrats said Republicans could handle their own house cleaning and would not rebuke Pollard or Kinkaid.
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Thiessen
Pollard
Nebraska
Wayrli
House
Kinvkald
Thlesven
Kinkaid
Ranvom
Bonede
Nee Wind
Thin
Neerakon
Wan
Rareem
Randall Sead
Geo. B Davis
Washington
Nebraska Army Posta
Carnegie
W. J. Bryan
House Committee
Carnegie Pension Plan
Bryan
Senate
Myers
Shallenberger
Conolly
Douglas
South Omaha
KE. M. Polford
Kansas
Douglas County
Pa” Rourke
Lincoln
Sheldon
Unne
Fort Crook
Legisature
Hopewell
Barton
Aged Pioneer Peckham Dies in Avoca Neb
Three P Peckham longtime Avoca resident and former state party leader died at 69. Born in Coldwater Michigan he moved to Nebraska forty three years ago and served in the Forty ninth Illinois infantry during the war. Survived by his wife one son John and three daughters Mrs John McFarland Busy and Mrs Berse Hutchins. Burial and funeral plans not listed.
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P. P. Peckham
Avoca
Coldwater
Mich
Nebraska
Forty-ninth Illinous Infantry
John
John McFarland
Busy
Nebraska Commercial Clubs Convene in Norfolk
The Nebraska association of Commercial clubs opened its five annual convention in Norfolk on Monday for a two day session. Vice President A Le Mohler of the Union Pacific railroad Gov Shallenberger and Interstate Commerce Commissioner Clark spoke at the evening session on Tuesday. The Business Value of Summer Chautauquas was released Monday by the Redpath Lyceum Bureau president.
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Nebraska Association of Commercial Clubs
Norfolk
A. le Mohler
Unoin Pacific Railroad
Shallenberger
Interstate Commerce
Clark
Redpath Lyceum Bureum
Senate weighs action on graft rumors amid insurance probe
State senators consider purging graft rumors as insurance graft files circulate. A lobby group is said to have offered to deliver a fee of 260 dollars, prompting anger and calls for a thorough investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Senate
Senate
Convicted robbers transferred to Lincoln penitentiary
Charlee W. Silvers and Philip Mauve were convicted by the district court at Lincoln of robbing a Lincoln store of valuable fare. They were sentenced to seven years in the penitentiary after being captured in Rioux City.
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Mires
Charlee W. Silvers
Philip Mauve
Lincoln
Weven Verve
Rioux City
Hotel Damaged by Fire Near Burlington Depot
A fire damaged a hotel near the Burlington depot at Yough yesterday midmorning around 10:46. About 3100 in damage to the building and guests, including a few inmates, were present but no injuries occurred. Loss fully covered by insurance.
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Burlington Depot
Yough
Incurninoe
No Saloon Party Organized in Village Meeting
An enthusiastic gathering at the Hurricane area led to the formation of the No Saloon Party by locals opposing sales and related influences. The meeting drew community members from the village and surrounding areas.
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Clisone
Inora Howee
Electric plant dispute resurfaces in Table Mock talks
Table Mock discussions revive plans to terminate a local company and finance wind control. Officials debate methods and implications as the issue returns to public attention.
Stock and Livestock Values in Nebraska in 1008
Reported livestock counts and values from Nebraska counties show 2,640,617 cattle valued at 90 million dollars assessed 61 million. Hogs total 200,047 head with value about 14 million. sheep listed 844,080 with 1.6 million assessed and 95 million real value. horses and mares 79,486 with 1.3 million assessed and 36 million market. Overall livestock value around 128 million at 1908.
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Stiletios
H Nebrae
Elule Board of Equiliation
Mowor
Loaal
Humber
Nebragka
Reclusive Nebraska Farmer Found Murdered Near Valparoo
Ronbery the motive. Co. W. Brown, an aged recluse, was found beaten to death Friday afternoon in his shanty three miles from Valparoo. A coroner jury ruled murder by an unknown hand with robbery as the motive. He owned several farms in Nebraska and one in Wisconsin and lived in the shanty forty years as a bachelor. a brother resided at Florence near Omaha.
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Co. W. Brown
Valpiratoo
Brown
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Florence
Omana
State Wide Prohibition Campaign Opened in Stromenburg
Eugene W. Chain addressed a mass meeting at the Swedish Baptist church in Stromenburg on Saturday as the 1910 state wide prohibition campaign was officially launched. A committee elected Stev H. Pockett as chairman and Nathan Wilson as secretary to coordinate with leaders in nearby towns for a mass meeting at Osceola inviting Shelby and Polk counties to join the drive.
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Eugene W. Chain
Provident
Swedish Baptist Church
Stromenburg
Stev
H. Pockett
Nathan Wilson
Osceola
Shelby
Polk
Thore
Brainerd Businessman Ends Life in Dramatic Public Suicide
Brainerd businessman Joseph Heoet known for wealth reportedly faced family and financial troubles. He entered his shop, hung a rifle on a hook in view of the street, and shot himself, dying instantly, after allegedly threatening a employee about interference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Heoet
Brainerd
Huntley
Damage to Niobrara Bridge Delays Construction
Government contractors building the Niobrara river bridge at Niobrara report serious damage from high water Thursday night. Work on the west end suffered outages as the old bridge span was removed in preparation for the new span.
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Niobrara
Gander Purchases Gage of Value for Springdale Farm
Whi Tiather, Springdale elovek farm proprietor, bought a fine Towloune gan der and had it expresed from a dia iinee. Exervone admired the bird when it was turned with the flock, and Hather believed he had a valuable head for his flock. The value was tested when the gan or wie cens in the act of saying an ORK.
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Tiather
Springdale Elovek Farm
Tear Ord
Barn Fire Claims Livestock Rescue Effort Aboard
A fire at a Telhomah barn started by a six year old boy who lit matches and sparked the blaze. The child crawled into the manger area and helped save a celebration, while onlookers and Hila elster responded to the smoke.
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Itoy
T. Lei‘ieckforl
Telhomah
Binckforl
Hila Elster
Fire at Durlog moving picture show injures crowd
A Sunday night fire and a faulty electric heater caused an explosion at the Durlog moving picture show in the overs Dowse af Wilber. The blast injured several in the audience and several people were severely burned while others escaped choking and panic.
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Moving Picture Show
Wilber
Humber
Arlington Band Leader Involved In Comet Wedding Tale
Arlington sorrowful tale recounts a band leader named W Fagg announcing a marriage between Alte Mage and John Bhith amid a comet sighting. The event stirs public excitement as locals recall past ties and festive rumors around the town.
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Fagg
Arington
Whleek
Ie Diusiter
Alte Mage
John Bhith
Cornet
Arlington
Independent Wefephone Echo Sparks Wiring Dispute
A local report notes a hostile effort to wire an independent Wefephone echo system. The scene centers on Maxchwunige forces against a related machine setup at Walt. The article underlines tensions over control and technical access.
Nebraska Legislature Battles Over Bills and Proposals
The Nebraska legislature debated amendments to liquor and taxation laws, debated university pension funding, and considered a range of measures. Senators clashed on bank guarantees, wolf bounty funding, and county division elections while committees advanced and killed multiple bills including education funding and municipal bond levy plans.
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Ransom
Dougle
Raymond of Scott
Raymond of Seott
Orship
Pam
Bartos
Hartom
Brown
Lancaster
Miller
Hy Miller
Tepasa
Donohoe
Holt
Cowe
Cours
Ollis
Valley
Hatfield
Antelope
Buck
Howell
Douging County
Miller of Laticabtor
Laverty of
Launders
Douglas
Ratwom
Senate
Railway Commission
Killen
Miller of Lancaster
Scheeler
Seward
Banning
Cass
Pvans
Griffin
Raymond
Otoe
Blind Institute
Nebraska City
Nebraska School For the Blind
Ransom—Pfor
House
Supreme Court
Heffernan
Dakota
Ty Kelley
Pumas
Hy Humphrey
Friea
Howe
Hrederich
Lay
Harrington
Fyown
Hughes
Kitall
Curner
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Comneul
Lockbarton
Nebraska State News
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Organization of Nebraska
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Wee Martens
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