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Dakota City County Herald

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Dakota City, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1908

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Castaways from Avon Reach Suva After Four Months

Castaways from the British steamer Avon, stranded on Christmas Island for about ten months, arrived at Suva Fiji on the steamer Manuka. A daughter was born to Chaplain B. B. Patrick, U. S. N., shortly before the sighting, and rescuers’ arrival sparked rejoicing.

Christmas Isand Pacific Ocean Suva Fiji Islands Manuka B. B. Patrick Christmas Island San Francisco Auckland Apia Coral Island Abe Patrick Riddle United States Police Pago Pago Samoan

Brooklyn Boy Steals Glass Slides To Study Bacteria

A 14 year old Brooklyn boy admitted stealing a microscope an x ray machine and bacterial slides to pursue science. Police say the stolen equipment could have exposed others to dangerous germs if misused. The boy wept at headquarters while detailing his plan for research.

New York Irving Benton Brooklyn Young Benton

Child shoots boy in county. mother driven to ruin

An eight year old named Christopher Cree, treasurer of All Tin County, Colorado, shot and mortally wounded Jonnie Hicks at the Hicks home. A subsequent attempted murder occurred as Mrs Hicks, distressed, shifted explanations to incoherent remarks about intruder Jeste. Details of the motive and nature of the death remain unclear.

Christopher Cree Alltin County Colo Jonnie Hicks Addie Hicks

Great Strike Called Off InCP Mechanics Breakthrough

The Canadian Pacific strike by thousands of mechanics was declared ended on Thursday with no terms announced. The action involved a large workforce and halted operations, but details of the settlement remained undisclosed.

Canadian Pacific Mechanics

Sioux City Livestock Market Quotations

Sioux City live stock market report shows top beeves at 4.42 44 and top hogs at 4.75.

Sioux Oy Sioux City

Unprecedented floods devastate Indian district deaths mount

Latest reports from Hooded districts in India cite about 10 000 deaths after unprecedented rains. A village with around 1 000 cases was completely engulfed in mud, highlighting the scale of the disaster.

India

May Deport Polygamist Rosman from Hong Kong to United States

Robert Au Ting Rosman, Hong Kong millionaire with two wives and three children, arrived in San Francisco from the Orient on a Korea steamer Tuesday. A special board of inquiry will defer to the Immigration department in Washington on admission matters. Rosman will be allowed ashore for medical care with one servant. his two wives and three children will not be permitted ashore. Rosman admits polygamy and is the son of a Dutch father and Chinese mother, a prominent Hong Kong citizen.

Robert Au Ting Boxman Hongkong San Francises Orient Korea Bosman Immigration Department Washington Rosman Tasmin le Citizeen

Workless in Convention Arrives for Unemployed Conference

Delegates from across the country gathered in New York on Monday to form the first national convention of the unemployed. They arrived by freight car brake beams, blind baggage, or dusty roads. J Bads How of St Louis heads the national committee. Roosevelt Bryan Taft and John E Redmond were invited but declined due to other engagements. The event focused on the health of the unemployed.

New York National Committee of the J. Bads How St. Louis Mibionaipe Hoba Roosevelt Bryan Taft John E. Redmond

Slaughter in Coal Mines Breaks Records in U S

The Geological Survey in Washington, D C, reports last year saw 8125 miner deaths and 5314 injuries in U S coal mines. Deaths exceeded 1906 by 1038, marking the worst year in coal mining history. some states without mine inspectors are not included.

United States Geological Survey Washington, D. C

Indiana lawmaker defection tied to bribery offer

Luther W. Knisely, a member of Indiana's lower house in special session, signed an affidavit on Monday supporting his Saturday floor charge that Gov. Hanly offered a $2,000 a year job if he voted for the county option bill.

Luther W. Knisely Indiana Hanly

Veteran actor Joseph Wheelock dies at home in New Jersey

Joseph Wheelock, a veteran actor and founder of the Actors Home of America, died at his New Jersey home on Tuesday as he prepared to take a train to New York. He was about 65 years old and served as the organization’s first president.

Joseph Wheelock New Jersey New York Wheelock The Actors Home of America Kert M. Fernald Maine South Poland Mr. Fernald

Burglar Shot Dead by Chicago Doctor at Ellis Avenue

A masked burglar armed with an open knife was shot and killed by Dr Adolph Gehrmann of 3314 Ellis Avenue in Chicago on Tuesday. The physician fired three times. each bullet caused a fatal injury. Police found no identifying marks on the dead man.

Chicago Adolph Gehrmann Ellis Avenue

Atlantic Meet Heading Through Baallan Channel Tuesday Night

Gov. Gen. Smith received a Monday report from Zambongo stating the Atlantic Meet is expected to pass the Baallan channel Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. The repair ship Panther moved through the Toellan channel en route to Mantle.

Haskell to sue Peerst governor over remarks at Guthrie

Gov Haskell announced from Chicago that he would sue rival William Randolph Hoover on Wednesday to prove that his claims were false. The announcement came as Haskell accused the rival of making untrue statements at Guthrie in Oklahoma.

Haskel Haskell Guthrie- Okio Chicago William Randolph Hoeaver

Gideons Plan Bible Distribution in U S Hotels

A Gideons meeting in Kansas City outlines a nationwide drive to place Bibles in hotel rooms across the United States. The organized effort targets travelers and aims to ensure accessibility of sacred texts in lodgings nationwide.

United States Kansas City

Train Robbery Near Vilna Nets Large Loot

A band of about thirty men executed a successful train robbery near Vilna. No exact booty amount confirmed but estimates range from 66 000 dollars to 106 000 pounds.

St Petersburg Vilna

Trolley Collision in Brooklyn Kills Two, Injures Twenty

Brooklyn trolley crash Monday leaves two dead and twenty injured as streetcars collide. Emergency crews respond to the scene reported by local observers and hospital intake notes.

Brookklyn Brooklyn

Court Holds Davis in Murder Case in Omih Omiho

After five days before Police Judge Crawford, Chorley Edward Davis is bound over to district court to answer murder charges in the Sept. 2 killing of Dr. Frederick Austin. Bond set at 16000 was furnished by two of the defendant’s brothers. Davis remains guarded. Mrs. Abbie Rice, detained, may be released on bond to testify in district court. her father will take her back to De Melis. Testimony focused on statements by police and reasons Rice did not ride a streetcar with Rustin.

Crawford Omiho Chorley Edward Davis Worder Frederick Austin Bath Davie Abbie Rice de Melis J. P Lord Olcht Mom. Rice Rustin

Cost of Tuberculosis Warns of Massive Death Toll

Yale professor Irving Fisher told the International Congress on Tuberculosis in Washington that 5.5 million Americans lie at risk of consumption deaths if not stopped. He stated 188000 annual deaths equate to over 1 billion pounds in hard cash lost each year.

United States Irving Fish Yale University Washington, D. c Fisher

Child Attacked by Hogs in Nebraska Farm Incident

A young boy visiting relatives in Nebraska was chased by hogs after escaping a pen. He suffered severe bites to arms legs and body with a large scalp wound. If the mother had arrived five minutes later, the child could have been killed.

Nebrgelka Ios Nurrin Graham Cheyenne Wye

Burglary at Broken Bow Jewelry Store

Thieves broke into Fred J Hayes’ Broken Bow jewelry shop, stealing about 71,000 in cash and valuables. Entry came through a back window while owners and residents described suspects from Billings. Investigators cite watches rings and pearls as stolen items and speculate possible ring leaders.

Taentay Shert Jewelry God Fred Jv Ald Hana Billings Sheri Kennedy Loreal Groolwa

Argonaut Sinks After Collision With Kingswell Fog

The Argonaut carrying 250 pigeons from London to Lisbon sank after colliding with the Kingswell steamer in fog between Dover and Dungeness Tuesday morning. Passengers and crew were rescued quickly with no panic, though all on board lost their possessions.

London Lisbon Dover Dungeness Kingswell Allen

Fatal Gasoline Explosion in Nebraska City Shop

A March fire in a closed room at a Nebraska City workshop killed two men, George Vrallinger and Chrover Tune, with another badly burned and remaining worker suffering severe injuries. A matching spark ignited gasoline fumes as workers stepped into a drying area trapping them inside. door was forced shut, fumes spread, and both men died from the blaze. One survivor escaped with severe burns to hands and face. another near to death from burns and shock. The blast destroyed the block hotel and caused extensive damage to equipment.

Tye Nebranka Chy George Vrallinger Chrover Tune Truiluttter Weing Latte Thames Willy Lone Fond Hotel Alock Pepualier

Valley Farms Protective Association Forms at Silver Creek

A new organization named the Valley Farms Protective Association was formed to safeguard railway right of way claims along the Union Pacific from Omaha to Ogden. Charles Wooster presides with Frank Bfelden secretary, John Engel treasurer, and Abner Whitey and Martin Karees on the executive committee. members include Robert Murray.

Talon Pacific Mate Valley Varmers Charles Wooster Frank ©. Bfelden Silver Creek John Engel Duncan Treasurory Bhedgett Coluembue Abner Witehey Martin Karees Dro Poncan Robert Murray Assenathott Ta Onstino Cron Union Patiie Ballrood Micamer Union Paciie Omaha Odom Utah

Trains Collide at Kearny Injuring Five

A freight train collided with a local at Kearny Tuesday afternoon injuring five. Mrs Romaine St Joh of Gibbon sustained the most serious injuries while Mrs B Bowker of Kearny, Mrs Mabel Hilton of Amherst and Raymond Peon the brakeman were among those hurt.

Kearney Mra Romaine St. Joh Gibbon

Automobile Crash Near Bladen Involving Holmes Couple

A serious accident occurred when Mr and Mrs J Holmes of Red Cloud drove toward Bladen. Their car failed to brake on a hill, turned over, and occupants were buried beneath the vehicle. Mrs Holmes sustained serious injuries while Mr Holmes escaped unharmed.

Anton'Turis J. Holmes Red Cloud Bladen Aire Moly Mr. Hotlines

Tragic Death After Deer Battle Near Ollalla Canyon

George Buxton of Brockway was found dead in Ollalla canyon after a struggle with a buck deer wounded by a bullet. Buxton’s body showed fractures from horns and hooves as he clung to the animal during a fatal attack near southern Oregon.

George Buxton Brockway Oregon Ollalla Canyon Buxton

Two Men Admit Violations of Missouri Election Laws

Two men confessed to violatons of Missouri election laws during the August primaries and were sentenced to two years each in the penitentiary. Defendants Benjamin Tenting A and Robert Williame are named, both described as Negroes, as the grand jury returns indictments.

Benjamin Tenting A Robert Williame

California Bank Palls in Fresno California

The Valley Savings Bank of Fresno California incorporated last January with 200000 authorized capital has been closed by order of the state bank commission. Its affairs are placed in the custody of an accountant representing the commission.

The Valley Savings Bank Fresno Cal State Bank Commission Ite

Japan to Withdraw Troops in China Reports

The item states Japan plans to pull back a large portion of its forces from North China leaving only a small garrison at Peking and Tianjin as part of a broader withdrawal.

Japan China Poekip

Steamer Humboldt Strikes Rocks Near Active Pass

The steamer Humboldt ran aground on the rocks of Active Pass near Victoria British Columbia early Tuesday. Passengers were rescued by a nearby steamer and taken to safety.

Humboldt Active Pass Victoria Tuesaday

Senator Hally Denies Senate Resignation Plans

Texas Senator Hally emphatically denies intent to resign from the senate or retire from public service. He reiterates commitment to his coding career and political duties amid speculation.

Hally Texas Senate

Car Collision Kills One Injures Several in Kansas City

A motor car struck and demolished a narrow road wagon in Kansas City Missouri killing Pearl Ciulnard and injuring several other passengers. Police say the crash occurred after a passenger car failed to yield at a crossing. No further details available.

Kansas City Pearl Ciulnard Kanara City

Bank Robbery at Ladysmith Wisconsin Reports $3000 Stolen

Bank robbers blew open the safe of a state bank in Ladysmith Wisconsin and escaped with about $3,000. Police began an investigation as night guards and officers searched for clues.

Ladysmith Wis

Young Hooper Barber Killed by Accidental Shot

Einert Fritz, a 28 year old Hooper barber, died from a gunshot wound caused by an accidental discharge while he and Boyd Sanders examined a shotgun near the Sanders grocery. Fritz died instantly. he left a young widow.

Einert Frita Hooper Boyd Sanders Jacob Sanders Fritz Hisnstanty

Dentists Moot in Cook City Nebraska Meeting

Dentists from across the region held a meeting in Cook with over fifty practitioners attending. The next season will be in Superior next fall. Officers elected include President 2 MM Prime of Oxford Secretary W A McHenry of Nelson treasurer J A Gainsforth of Tiolilredge.

Mertiteokeoaibaien Saaurstics Cook Nebraska Ruperior MM Prime Oxford W. A. McHenry Nelson J. A. Gainsforth Tiolilredge

Child Wanders from Home Near Beatrice

The ten year old daughter of Mr and Mrs John Eneier living eight miles northwest of Beatrice wandered from home Sunday evening. She was not found until the next day when a search party located her in a pasture near home with her pet dog. She suffered exposure but was otherwise alright.

John Eneier Beatrice Withill Ste Iad Gil

Disease Breaks Out Among Hogs Near Staunton

Reports describe a sudden hog sickness spreading among farms near Staunton. Affected hogs die quickly after opening, with autopsies showing enlarged brittle spleens and intestines packed with minute worms visible only under magnification.

Staunton

Explosion at Henry Bean home Injures Two in Pullsity

An explosion damaged the room at Henry Bean’s house in Pullsity. Mr Boas, seated near the stove, suffered severe facial burns. Bean himself was badly burned during the escape and securing safety for others.

Henry Bean Pullsity Mr. Boas

Delegates Named for Deep Water Convention

Delegates to the Waterways Governor Shehion appointed to the lakes deep water convention to be held in Chichgyu October 7 to 1 WH Hon Mawnerd secretary Chirles Brown Geneva Hukene Dradtoy No Drakka City Ho Chorke er Ormiha Jaman North Columbus 1B Myer Alliance

Shehion Chichgyu Hon Mawnerd Netraty Chirles Brown Geneva No- Drakka City Ho Chorke Ormiha Jaman North Columbus Myer Alliance

Unclear OCR:reported theft linked to a regional incident

Fragmentary text describes a theft investigated by a person or group unnamed, mentioning a port area and a potential link to a broader operation. No clear names, dates, or locations are readable.

Grape Growers Organize In Por City Region

Prominent grape growers in Por organize to promote growing and shipping of grapes. The hillsides of the region are described as well suited for vine cultivation and development.

X. Perthay

Telephone replaces telegraph for Lincoln Alvisron line

The Burlington railroad has started using the telephone instead of telegraph to dispatch trains on the Lincoln Alvisron line from Lincoln to Pacific Junction, Iowa.

Burlington Railroad Lincoln I Lancoln Pacific Junction

Taxes Paid on CB&Q Holdings West of Missouri River

Taxes amounting to about 1 140 000 have been paid by the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad on its holdings west of the Missouri River during the past year. R D Pollard, tax commissioner, notes that over 500 000 of this sum was paid in Nebraska.

Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railway Company Ite Missouri River R. D. Pollard Nobrneka

Adventists Buy Land Near Hastings for College Addition

The Seventh Day Adventists with state conference offices at Hastings have purchased forty acres of prime farming land just outside the city near their tract to College addition and will divide it for use by church members in the denomination.

Soul Seventh Day Adventista Hastings College Addition Eare

Beatrice Woman Sues for 4700 in District Court

Iva Bivens of Beatrice sues Guy Ibiliz of Omula Josep Mills and others in district court for 4700 alleging the sum is owed from money loans to John Elidy, father of two boys named as defendants, the case seeks recovery of the amount.

Mes Iva Bivens Beatrice Med Guy Iiliz Omula Josep Mills John Eliy

Wet Point man sentenced for assault by Judge Onavew

A Wet Point man identified as Charl Ridiger was found guilty of an assault with intent to inflict great bodily harm on John Bie. Judge Onavew sentenced him to two terms in the penitentiary.

Senth Charl Ridiger John Bie Liv. Oryman Onavew

Local hotel and park run under J J Gandy in Malle City

The article notes Chetek OC manager and the Central hotel along with Munbalt's wood and hostiery under the Honwel of Mrs. ve J. Davidon from Malle City. Both the en tol and the Park are owned by Dr. J. J. Gandy who strives to keep facilities in good shape.

Thetielet Chetek OC Munbalt's Wood Hostiery Ve J. Davidon Malle City Entol J. J. Gandy Cfurt

Theft Supposed During Train Stop At Northwestern

Report notes a theft alleged to have occurred while Derk was seated on a Northwestern train car heading toward Minntewota. The incident involved a $210 loss and is tied to a stop at Preble. Public records describe the sequence as a steeplog maneuver during the journey.

Oui Onptal Crom Mintewota Derk

Severe SiOP at Minewordl Priday Afternoon

A severe SiOP hit Minewordl with thunder lightning rain and hail. Conditions dropped to below thirty degrees as the thermometer fell, leaving Alnaworth drenched and affected by the extreme weather.

Minewordl Alnaworth

Beoken Man Court Acquits Jamon Corland in Murder Case

The Beoken Man district court acquits Jamon Corland and co defendant Ghardel after a 36 hour jury deliberation in the murder of John Banderson Manch 248.

Carthod Dietelet Beoken Jamon Corland Ghardel John Banderson

New Christian Science Church Foundation Aimed at Nebraska City

The Christian Scientists begin laying the foundation for a new church in Nebraska City. When finished, it is planned to be one of the finest churches in the city.

New Chianed The Christian Scientiste Nebraska City

Turbulent letters spark naval crisis and arrests in Omaha era

The text recounts a heated exchange over a Kaiser's naval program and Lord Tweedmouth, then shifts to local crime with John Frederick Spencer’s burglary arrest and confession. It also profiles Victor Losewater, editor of the Bee, and notes political figures like Kert M. Fernald and Lady Dorothy Howard, plus Levi Nevius and Longy Mevilla in brief summaries.

Lord Tweedmonth Kater Tim O Engiond Lord Tweedmouth

Irregular Trade Review Amid Drought Strains and Bank Activity

The report notes drought related delays and higher retail fines, with bank lending rebounding and deposits ample. Manufacturing shows steady orders in iron brass and electric lines as construction activity strengthens, while rank clearings total 297 615 078 and remain below 1907 levels.

Vallares Chicago Aga Dun Ite

Wholesale trade and confidence dip as election nears

New York reports conservative buying in wholesale and jobbing lines with dry goods leading a trade lull. Western markets show strength while house trade wanes and traveling salesmen handle reorder business. Stockpiling by retailers strains jobbers and manufacturers as failures rise to 207 in the U.S. and 32 in Canada for the week ending Sept 24 per Bradstreet’s Commercial Report.

New York United States Canada

Historic grain and livestock price sheet across multiple markets

Regional futures report lists cattle hogs sheep and various grain prices by city including Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Detroit Milwaukee New York Toledo and Buffalo. Prices show wide ranges for wheat corn oats rye butter eggs and hay with futures observed across dozen markets.

Indianapolis St. Louis Cincinnati Ste Harley New York Toledo Wien

Hog prices rise in Chicago market amid corn highs

For the first time in nine years hog prices climbed as cattle did in the Chicago stock yards last measure day, about seven cents. Scarcity of live stock and high corn prices are cited as reasons for the pork and tallow price increases.

Chicago

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