Acquittal in Atlantic City Slay Case Ends Trial
William Seyler, accused of murdering Jane Adams on the “million dollar plier” in Atlantic City last February, was acquitted at Mays Landing. The jury deliberated about five hours as Seyler testified denying the charges and recounting alleged police coercion. His brother Orgis was discharged and both left for Atlantic City after the verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Seyler
Jane Adams
Atlantic City
N. J
Mays Landing
Trenchard
Seyler
Orgis Seyler
William
Edmund C. Gaskill
Papa
Fine Hotel Champlain Burns at Bluff Point New York
The Hotel Champlain at Bluff Point on Lake Champlain was destroyed by fire on Wednesday. It had not opened for the summer season and no guests were in the building. About sixty employees escaped. one electrician named Merbert is reported missing. Loss is put at about $800,000, insured for $233,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champlain
Bluff Point
N. Y
Lake Champlain
New York
Merbert
C. 8. Sims
Delaware and Hudson Company
Joss
Memorial to Morton Spurs Forestry Institute at Nebraska City
A memorial bill from Senator Burkett seeks a state forestry institution in Nebraska City to train forestry experts. The proposed building and grounds would be limited to 250000 dollars, with the measure reported by the Senate Agriculture Committee chaired by Senator Deliver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burkett
Nebraska City
Neb
J. Sterling Morton
Senate Committee On Agriculture
Delliver
Dry Dock Dewey Sinks. Japanese Crew Blamed
Officials in Manila attribute the Tuesday sinking of the Dewey dry dock to negligence by station personnel who are Japanese, denying intent to damage. Experts say the floating dock towed from the United States may be salvaged despite submersion risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuesaday
Dewey
Manila
United States
Secretary orders money laundering machine saves millions
Secretary MacVough has ordered a machine to launder paper money which he expects will save the government one million dollars annually. Washing and ironing bills is said to double their usable life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacVough
Sioux City Live Stock Market Quotations
Sioux City market reports Wednesday top beeves at 7.60 and top hogs at 9.50 dollars. Prices reflect active trading and standard live stock quotes from Broux City listings available for buyers and sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Broux City
Breathitt County kin ambushed on Kentucky River raft
Alexander Combs and another Breathitt County family member were killed in an ambush while traveling a raft down the Kentucky River on Wednesday. The victims were reported as well known residents with ties to local community circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Combs
Breathitt County
Kentucky
Wage Increase for 6000 St Louis Rail Workers Reported
The Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis announces a raise of b percent for about 6000 employees earning under $200 a month. The move signals higher pay across the line as workers await details and implementation timelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terminal Railroad Association of
St. Louis, Mo
Shippers in Omaha Protest Rail Rate Hike Plan
In Omaha the Irans Mississippi territory shippers meet to oppose proposed freight rate increases starting June 1. A Washington delegation will present protests to Attorney General Wickersham, seek legal action, and consider criminal prosecutions against railroad leaders if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wickersham
Omaha
Congress
Washington
HY. G. Wilson
Kansas City
Canadian coin reform proposals ignite naming debate
Treasury officials and coin dealers in Canada discuss a bill before Ottawa that would mint new gold coins of 20, 10, 5, and 2 1/2 dollars and silver dollars, 1, 50, 25, 10, and 6 cents, plus bronze 1 cent. A Canadian silver dollar is created, and no debt may be exchanged for more than 26 2/6 cent pieces. Citizens seek a popular name for the 5 and 2.50 pieces, while a proposed 6 dollar gold piece might be called a berver, a title the government dislikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Canada
House of Commons
Ottawa
Dominion
Killing of King Carlos and Crown Prince Luis Conspiracy
Portuguese government nears final steps of an 1808 assassination probe. Anarchist Ramieres, once in Brazil, was captured and returned to Lisbon where he confessed and named 1,148 alleged conspirators including prominent political figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramieres
Carlos
Luis
Brazil
Lisbon
Bankers Meet in Kansas City Over Guaranty Law Appeal
A group of Kansas bankers gathered in Kansas City Tuesday to form an appeal to the U S Supreme Court after the U S Court of Appeals upheld the Kansas bank guaranty law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Bankers
Kansas City
United States Supreme Court
United States Court of Appeals
Kansas Bank
Loan Agreement Signed For Hankow Lee Chuen Railroads
The Hankow Lee Chuen railway loan pact was signed Tuesday by representatives of U S France Great Britain and Germany. The accord provides a 60 million dollar loan to the Chinese government for railroad construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
France
Great Britain
Germany
Peary Receives Edinburgh Honorary Doctorate Tuesday
Commander Robert E. Peary was awarded the honorary Doctor of Laws degree by the University of Edinburgh on Tuesday in a formal ceremony attended by a distinguished gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Peary
University of Edinburgh
Waddell Arm X-Ray Finds No Fracture
An X-Ray at St. Louis on Tuesday shows Rube Waddell's arm bones are not fractured from the recent game in Boston. The examination confirms injury absence and eases fears of a break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waddell
St. Louis
Rube Waddell
Boston
Indicted Packing Firm Charged With Uninspected Meats
Federal grand jury in Hartford indicts the meat packing firm of Echwarschild and Sulzberger for shipping unmarked and uninspected meats. The Tweeday grand jury handed up the indictment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford, Conn
Tweeday
Echwarschild & Sulzberger
Witness Oliver Spitzer testifies in Melko Sugar Trial
Oliver Spitzer, once a hurt witness, returned to New York with a presidential pardon and testified in the Melko trial of Charles R. Heike, secretary treasurer of the American Sugar Refining Co. His grand jury confession spurred Brzezinski’s perjury arrest and hinted at more indictments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Spitzer
Conad
New York
Charles Rf. Heike
American Sugar Refining Company
Sypitaor
Williamsburg
Brooklyn
Atlanta
Spitzer
Helke
James O. Brzezinski
Treasury Department
Brzozingkt
Brexesinak
Spitner
Federal Grand Jury
Royal Families Duel Ends With Injuries in Paris
Counts Ismael de Lesseps and Just de Poligny dueled in Paris over three exchanges this week. De Lesseps was wounded in the thigh while De Poligny received a flesh wound to the arm after a ricocheting pistol shot. Both men survived with non fatal injuries as seconds halted after six pistol shots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ismael de Lesseps
Just de Poligny
de Lesseps
de Poligny
Ferdinand de Lesseps
Parc Des Princes
Governor and Mrs Shallenberger Celebrate 25 Years of Marriage
Twenty five years after their wedding in Onceols, Governor Ashton C Shallenberger and his wife hosted a reception at the Executive Mansion. Attendees included staff and friends who danced and shared in the couple’s happiness. The mansion featured southern milix and a roses bouquet gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashton CC
Shalleonberger
Miles Elien Zilig
Ashton C
Shallenberger
Palma
Wisconsin
Gov. Shallenberger
Illinoi
Polk County
Alma
Adjt
Hartigan
Brock Sustains Severe Injuries From Falling Capstone
J H Brock was badly hurt when a 100 pound capstone fell from a defective derrick while being placed on the First National Bank building in Columbus. He landed on the sidewalk from about 25 feet and suffered a broken leg and possible internal injuries. medical prognosis was uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Columbus
J. H. Brock
Brock
Boy mangled by engine dies from injuries near Osceola
Bernard Swanson aged year old son of Andrew Swanson was fatally injured by a gasoline engine three miles southwest of Osceola last week. He was attempting to reach across the engine to activate something when his arm was jerked and he was thrown against the machine. His head suffered a concussion and cuts. Doctors amputated the limb but he died from the injuries shortly afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Swanson
Bernard Swanson
Osceola
Acrous
Doctora
Man Hunt Near Dunning Targets Escaped Topeka Convict
A multi sheriff pursuit is underway around Dunning for Mal Word an escaped convict from Topeka Kan who fled with a horse. Word formerly worked for Dr Evans a Seneca liveryman. A $260 reward exists in Topeka. The horse remains missing as authorities追 pursuit continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunning
Mal Word
Dr. Evans
Seneca
Topeka
Kan
Sheriff Evans
Anselmo
Nebraska Supreme Court bans railroad advertising barter
The Nebraska Supreme Court ruled that railroads may not legally contract to pay for newspaper advertising with transportation in exchange for mileage. Attorney General Thompson had sued to stop Union Pacific Railway from carrying out such advertising contracts with several papers, and the court permanently enjoined the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of Nebraska
Thompson
Union Pacific Railroad
Discrimination Case Against Telephone Firms Heard in Beatrice
Nebraska sue Home and Bell telephone companies for discriminatory rates granting county officers lower charges than individuals. Bell company presents demurrer while Judge Pembleton takes case under advisement in Beatrice district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Bell Telephone Companies
Pembleton
Beatrice
Bell Company
Demurrer
Quarrel Ends in Death in Westville Ill
Joseph Smith was shot and killed in Westville Illinois Monday night by John Welsh secretary of the local miners union. Welsh had dis armed an Italian who threatened to shoot John H Walker president of the United Mine Workers of Illinois, and Monday night's tragedy arose from that incident. Welsh surrendered to police and is guarded by a strong force after threats of vengeance from Smith's friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Smith
Westville
Ill
John Welsh
Miners’ Union
Welsh
John H. Walker
United Mine Workers
Iilinoia
Smith
Oakland Superintendent Myers Named Blair Leader
W. E. Myers, longtime Oakland schools superintendent, was elected to lead Blair schools. He served ten years in Oakland except during Gov. Sheldon's term when he led the boys' industrial school at Kearney as near stunt superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Myers
Oakland
Blair
Mr. Myers
Gov. Sheldon
Kearney
Junk dealer Ware F Allen commits suicide in Weeping Water
Weeping Water resident Ware F Allen a junk dealer shot himself Friday afternoon. County Sheriff C D Quinton from Piattamouth arrested Allen who had been charged with insanity and planned to take him to the county seat for an insanity hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ware F. Allen
C. D. Quinton
Piattamouth
Allen
Board of Insanity
Beatrice Considers Water Bond For City Utilities
Beatrice city council proposes a $70,000 water bond to install a new water system, build a 1,000,000 gallon reservoir, and install machinery to supply street lights. A mass meeting of citizens unanimously endorsed the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice
Special Train Wreck Injures Eighteen Passengers
Eighteen passengers were slightly injured when a special train section of No 10 on the Southern Railway derailed near Cedar Man bridge between Catlett and Calverton Virginia late Monday. The engine and four coaches were wrecked 200 yards from the bridge. Passengers were shaken and some were cut or bruised.
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No. 10
Southern Railway
Cedar Man Bridge
Catlett
Calverton
Modern Woodmen District Valley Event In Seward
Exemplification of witual by The Juvenile band from Dwight The David City band and the Germantown band at Seward Monday. Foreaters from nearby towns attended A RB Talbot and the head lecturer of the order were present. A class of 150 was adopted and the new ritual was exemplified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witual
Dwight
David City
Germantown
Modern Woodmen of America District
Seward
A. RB. Talbot
Fire at Chicago hotel in Beaver City early Saturday morning
A hotel in Beaver City near Chicago was set ablaze by an incendiary act around dawn Saturday. The fire reached the kitchen before Mia raised the alarm and the main structure was engulfed by flames as the fire department arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Beaver City
Mia
Remonstrance Filed Against Auburn Saloon Keeper Peters
A remonstrance is prepared against Frederick Peters of Auburn to stop his saloon activities. The complaint alleges Peters sold liquor to habitual drunkards and to minors, actions Council approved two weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Peters
Auburn
Jenese
Cloudburst in Texas Destroys Farm and Crops
Streams near Ida Texas overflowed after a Monday cloudburst. A farmhouse was blown away by a twisting wind. Hall County was drenched, covering nearly all of Grayson County Sunday night. Cotton and fruit trees suffered heavy damage across hundreds of acres. Drifted snow-like hall drifts over two feet high were observed Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida
Tex
Hall
Grayson County
Fremont Man Arrested for Buying Liquor for Drunkard
William Morton was arrested Saturday night by Fremont police on a charge of buying liquor for Michael Reardon a black logger. The offense carries a fine of 100 dollars and three months in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Morton
Fremont
Michael Reardon
Jali
Tekamah Voters Approve District Bond for School Addition
Tekamah residents vote on a $20,000 school addition bonds measure. In a 204 turnout the bonds carry by 288 to 10, with women participating nearly half the ballots.
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Tekamah
Tekuamah
Pioneer James BE Foote Dies After Stroke in Nebraska City Area
James BE Foote, a longtime pioneer and well known resident of southern Nebraska, died at his home south of Nebraska City following a two month illness that began with a stroke of paralysis. The death was reported from his residence after a period of declining health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James BE. Foote
Nebraska
Nebraska City
Tragic Blow Kills 1-Year-Old In Dubuque
Charles Vietzen aged 1 from Standard Lumber of Dubuque Ta died Monday from injuries after a blow delivered a week earlier by Henry Hutter. Hutter is held on murder charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Vietzen
Standard Lumber Company
Dubuque, Ta
Henry Hutter
Hutter
Son of Millionaire Found Dead in Chicago Rooming House
Albert J. Snell son of Amos J. Snell the Chicago millionaire was found dead in a rooming house on Monday at age 60. The incident recalls a famous 1685 murder linked to the Snell family and created wide public sensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert J. Snell
Chicago
Amos J. Snell
Earth shock in Reggio causes residents to flee
A heavy earth shock struck Reggio Italy on Tuesday evening sending people into the streets. No damage was reported by authorities and residents returned after the tremor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reggio
Italy
Earthquake Shakes Adge France Early Monday
A tremor struck Adge in France on Monday at dawn, felt for about twenty seconds. Residents reported the ground movement lasting roughly a half minute with minor disturbances in structures. Authorities have not issued any serious damage alerts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adge
France
Petition Urges New Passenger Depot at Wymore
A citizen committee presented to Superintendent J B Lyman of the Wymore division a petition signed by about a hundred business people and residents urging the Burlington to construct a new passenger depot at Wymore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Lyman
Wymore
Burlington
Tarantula Found in Elk Creek Grocery
A tarantula was discovered in a crate of eggs at a grocery in Elk Creek. The spider reportedly arrived with a shipment of bananas and took up residence in the store.
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John Jun
Elk Creek
Aged Man Found Dead Near Auburn
Anson Brown aged ninety one was found dead in bed near Auburn on Tuesday. Authorities reported the death of the elderly man in the quiet community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anson Brown
Auburn
Mr. Brown
Federal Judge Grants Injunction Against Havelock Boilermakers
Judge T C Munger of the federal court Friday issued an injunction against the striking boilermakers at the Havelock shops. Burlington officials said pickets were set up and several Honinton men were assaulted.
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Stdwera
T. C. Munger
Federal Court
Havelock
Burlington
Honinton
New Newspaper Building Bought by Daily News in Nebraska City
The Daily News of Nebraska City has bought the Morton Printing building that housed the former Daily Tribune and was built by J Sterning Morton to publish the Conservative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily News of
Nebraska City
Morton Printing Company
Daily Tribune
J. Sterning Morton
Nebraska City Adopts New Fire Team at Council Meeting
At a recentNebraska City council session a new fire team was approved for purchase at 690 dollars. The current unit has served twelve years and will be retired after the new team is delivered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epoelal
Nebraska City
Lawsuit Lodges Against City Over Defective Sidewalk
A. B. Gardner sues the city claiming a defective sidewalk at Blue Horiser caused a fox hunter to suffer damages. The suit seeks $16 000 in damages and alleges negligence by city authorities in maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner
Biue
Forest Products Laboratory Opens at Madison Wis
United States and University of Wisconsin cooperation opens the forest products laboratory in Madison. State funds cover construction and utilities while the USDA provides equipment and 35 to 40 experts. The facility will test wood strength, decay treatments, wood refuse distillation, fiber studies for paper, and wood microstructure effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Forest Products Laboratory
Madison, Wis
Madison
Wis
Washington
Chicago News
University of Wisconsin
United States Department of Agriculture
Rockefeller Drives Friends Around Tarrytown in Carriages
In Tarrytown New York John D Rockefeller shares carriage and auto rides with neighbors. He invites men women and children to ride in his luxury vehicles and decorates with a paper vest for protection after rides. He keeps the vest as a souvenir, leaving many households with preserved scraps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Rockefeller
Tarrytown
N. Y
Rockefeller
Nun Held For Swindle In Paris Jewelry Theft
Sister Candide a famed Paris nun known for charity was arrested on charges of jewelry theft from merchants who trusted her to sell. The case follows the suicide of Dr Leon Potlt who left incriminating letters. officials say liabilities may reach 800000, promising a major exposure of her sanctified facade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Candide
France
Paris
Leon Potlt
Humbert
Cassie Chadwick
Rollins Pleads Guilty in Smuggling Case
Former New Hampshire governor Frank West Rollins admitted guilt in a New York federal case involving attempts to smuggle wearing jewelry from Europe. The jury indicted him on a charge tied to items valued around $2,000. Judge Hand noted the Rollins family name heightened the offense and imposed a $2,000 fine, which was paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank West Robbing
New Hampshire
Europe
New York
Hand
Playing suicide drill ends in boy's death in Pittsburgh
An 11 year old, Joseph Klein, was fatally shot when a revolver held to his head by a companion misfired during a cruel game described as playing suicide. The incident occurred as the weapon went off near Klein's temple, and he died after being driven home with his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Kiein
Pittsburg
John Alton
Allen
Klein
New Juvey for Washington
Domnico Da Gama, minister of Brazil to the Argentine Republic, will be appointed ambassador to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juvey
Washington
Domnico da Gama
Brazil
Argentine Republic
United States
Congress Clips Rates Fight in Railroad Bill Debate
The Senate and House clashed over a railroad bill with a 40 to 29 Senate vote to amend and accept a House provision placing defense before the Interstate Commerce Commission. The commission may intervene, with a 120 day rate suspension window, and debates spanned sessions as leaders argued over tariff, subsidies, and forestry provisions amid talks of battleships and budget gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Interstate Commerce Commission
Aldrich
Rayner
Hughes
Elkins
United States
Cummins
Forestry Administration
Senate eulogies honor Cushman and DeArmond
Saturday session remembered the late Representatives Cushman of Washington and DeArmond of Missouri with eulogies. The House focused on party issues while a Tariff Board appropriation of 250000 dollars in the sundry civil bill was debated in theory for Taft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Cushman
Washington
DeArmond
Missouri
House
Taft
Tariff Board
Senate approves building two new battleships under navy bill
The Senate defeated Senator Burton's amendment to limit the navy bill to one Dreadnought. The measure passed with $134 million in appropriations. In the House, a $250000 President's recommendation was struck down on a point of order. An alternate amendment by Chairman Tawney sought a tariff board free version but stalled on House rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Seteounta Hale
Messrs. Amcn
Massachusetts
Payne
New York
Fish
House
Messrs. McKinlay
California
Dickema
Michigan
Tariff Board
Burton
Fitzgerald
Mano
Lnnola
Tawney
Appropriations Committee
Baume
Fitsgerald
Death of Revered McLaren Shocks Manchester Readers
Reports from Edinburgh confirm the death of Rev. Alexander McLaren, once a despised preacher in Manchester, eliciting strong reactions. Advices from Cork note a Home-going movement mass landing at Queenstown on April 2, with 1,250 participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander McLaren
Manchester
England
Edinburgh
Washington
Cork
Queenstown
Ridgard Cooke
Chicago
Cincinnati
Agalo
A. K. Dotweller
Home Telephone Company of
San Francisco
Harry T. Clinton
The
Chicaeo Motor Club
Congress
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AMS
Nial
Fine Hotel Burns
Morton
Omatia
Nailsea
General Wickersham
Kansas Bankers Center
China
Peary
Melko
Count de Lesseps
Count de Poligny
News of the
State News
Governors
Executive Mansion
Sherif
Severs Counties
Kansas
Supreme Court
Adversary
Myers
Virginia
Texas
Odd Fellows
York Roosters
York Commerccial Club
Pioneer
Purchners New Flee
Rollins
Faye
Fioe
Lad
Ompanton
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