Fatal duel in Chicago town house ends in double tragedy
Two Chicago women, Mrs Juia Tripp and Mrs Jacob Silvers, fought with pistol and knife at 5609 Prairie Avenue on a Wednesday. Tripp died from wounds. Silvers was badly injured and died later. Police consider there may have been a third person involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juia Tripp
Jacob Silvers
New York
Tripp
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Silversa
Hell
Ste Beln
Steel Strike Renewed at Schoenville Car Plant
Steel workers at the Pressed Steel Car company in Schoenville Pa walked out again between two and four thousand employees after a brief return last week. They accuse company officials of breaking faith over discharged imported workers from the recent labor dispute. Plant officials say they plan to discharge imported help and make a second attempt to resume operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trike
Pressed Steel Car Company
Schoenville
Can
Governor Johnson Undergoes Major Surgery in Rochester
Gov John A Johnson underwent a deep abdominal operation at St Marys Hospital Rochester Minnesota on Wednesday. Dr William Mayo and Dr Charles Mayo led the surgery described as difficult and serious with a guarded prognosis but hopes for a speedy recovery as doctors noted some improvement by Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Johnson
St. Mary's Hospital
Rochester
Minn
Wm. J. Mayo
Charles Mayo
John Éo0on
Gov. Johnson
Thorning
Benton farmer robbed of 2000 at Wichita depot
William Davis of Benton Kansas was robbed of two thousand dollars at the Mil sburi Pacific depot in Wichita by two men who hustled him in a crowd. He was carrying the money in a large pocketbook in his inside coat pocket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Davis
Benton
Kan
Milsburi Pacific
Wichita
Harriman Chosen as Director After Board Test
No successor to BH. H Harriman was selected as director of the New York Central railroad after Wednesday board of directors tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriman
H. Harrimen
New York Centra Railroad
Board of Directors
Sioux City Jive Stock Market Report
Wednesday reports on the Sioux City Jive market show Choice feeders at 4.0625 dollars. Top hogs are selling at 10 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Gunnner Defeat Ends Ten-Round Omaha Bout
Clarence English of Omaha and Jimmie Gardner of Borton fought ten rounds Wednesday in Omaha with Gardner holding a slight edge throughout though no decision was given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence English
Omaha
Jimmie Gardner
Borton
Ardner
Minnesofa Crew Wins Atlantic Fleet Championship
The Minnesofa crew defeated the Vermont crew on Thursday to clinch the Atlantic Fleet championship for river rowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesofa
Vermont
Cwiver
Taft Guests at Boston Banquet Mark Start of Wide Tour
President Taft addressed about 2000 Boston leaders at a Boston Chamber of Commerce banquet in Mechanic Hall. He endorsed currency reform and central banking, praised Senator Nelson Aldrich, and urged unity amid sectional tensions as he began a 19000 mile nationwide trip with cabinet members diplomats and business leaders present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Congress
Hoston
Mase
Boston
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Boston Merchants
Chamber
Nelson W. Aldrich
Rhode Island
National Monetary Commission
Drunken Cossack Guardsman Wounds Five in St. Petersburg
A drunken Cossack of Emperor Nicholas’ bodyguard ran amuck in St. Petersburg on Tuesday, wounding five. He chased a year old child into a jail courtyard where he struck the boy and wounded two men, then attacked a laundress in a laundry and felled a soldier before being disarmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas
St. Petersburg
Jaiil
Cal Fire Crews Contain Southern California Forest Fire
Reports from Los Angeles say the Grease forest fire in southern California is under control with no expected further large damage. Rangers in the San Gabriel watershed Puente Hills and Oxnard canyons diverted the fire from wooded tracts, confining flames to brush as night ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
California
Forest Rangers
San Gabriel
Puente Hills
Oxnard
Tring
Receiver sought for Chicago Railway Equipment Co
Appointment of a receiver for the Chicago Railway Equipment company, a $2,600,000 corporation, is sought in Chicago. Henry D. Liuehlin claims to be a heavy stockholder and E. BR. Leigh, the president, is accused of personal use of company funds. It is alleged that continued dividends and salaries will ruin the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Railway Equipment Company
Chicago
Enry D. Liuehlin
E. BR. Leigh
One Killed and Six Hurt in Milwaukee Rail Disaster
A baggage car derailment on the Orient-Roscoe Line of the Milwaukee road killed Clem G. Daley of Aberdeen, 36, and seriously injured six others including John Russell of Redfield, Arthur Moelgaard and Peter Johnson of Aberdeen, S S D Marvin Payne of Harding's Grove Kentucky Matt Hamerschmidt of Eureka and D H Ingersoll of Millard. A rotten rail caused the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clem G. Daley
Aberdeen
Milwaukee Road
John Russell
Redfield
Arthur Moelgaard
Peter Johnson
S&s
Marvin Payne
Harding's Grove
Matt Hammerschmidt
Eureka
H. B. Ingersoll
Millard
Autopsy on Lieut Sutton Exhumes Two Year Old Death
Lieut Z N Sutton Jr marine officer killed at Annapolis two years ago. his body exhumed at Arlington cemetery Monday for autopsy by Navy physicians. No bones broken though contusion over right eye found. Sutton's mother argued shot could not be self inflicted. Attorny Van Dyke for Mrs. Sutton aided in probing causation. Body reinterred after ground consecration by Father Alongs Olds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. N. Sutson, Jr
Annapolis
Ariington Cemetery
Navy Department
Sutton
Noe
van Dyke
Nateclite
Running Duel Withl Police Shocks Newport
A running duel between fugitives and police in Newport Kentucky erupted after Detective Morton tried to detain A W Leroy and Teade Brewer at a hotel for detaining 14 year old Florence Gray. Leroy fired three shots wounding Morton and others. Brewer escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Morton
A. W. Leroy
Teade Brewer
Florence Gray
Winchester
Ind
Leroy
Jeff Morton
Tony Gastright
James Taylor
Chris Ebert
Polier
Memora
Brewer
Tragedy at Harrisburg Owl's Neat Club Leaves Janitor Dead
Thomas Dwyer, janitor at the Owl's Neat club in Harrisburg Pennsylvania, was shot and killed in the club rooms early Monday. Wells Detweller, a brother of the late Meade Detweller head of the Order of Elks in America, is involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Dwyer
Owl's Neat Club
Harrisburg
Wells Detweller
Meade DB Detweller
Order of Elks
America
Fire at Atwell farm ruins twenty horses
About 1 o'clock Monday morning a large barn on the Atwell farm a half mile north of River Sioux In burned to the ground. Twenty head of horses owned by Tom Ben were killed in the blaze. Lightning is suspected as the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atwell Farm
River Sioux
Tom Ben
Judge Carey Orders Distribution in Spreckels Estate
Probate judge in San Francisco distributes to Annie Christina Spreckels widow of Claus Spreckels her share of the sugar king estate valued at over 5 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carey
San Franccisco
Cal
Annie Christina Spreckels
Claus Spreckels
Financier Castles Ends Life at Grand Union Hotel
John W. Castles, president of Union Trust of New York and director of several corporations, killed himself Monday by slashing his throat with a razor at the Grand Union hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Castles
The
Union Trust Company
New York
Corp
Socialife
Grand Union Hotel
Fire devastates Hebron properties amid blaze
A damaging Hebron fire destroyed a large barn and a lumber yard, smothering Milton Myers who survived and later recovered. J. H. Yost company lumber yard burned, J. Jumier yani’s loss estimated at 20000 with full insurance. J. G. Wirth hardware lost 260 kegs of nails unfunded by insurance. total losses exceed 4000 with limited coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hebron
Able
J. H. Yost
Milton Myers
Fire and Robbery at Omaha Glove Plant
Guy Anderson, manager at the Nebraska cotton glove factory in Omaha, confessed to starting a fire causing about $10 000 damage and robbing the safe. Police found the unlocked safe among ruins and later arrested him after a confession. He admitted years of theft and storing loot in a lumber yard.
Nebraska Wreck Kills One Becomes Tragic Lincoln-Beatrice Link
A stock train wreck four miles southwest of Lincoln on No 84 near Wincoln killed W. Rohrer, Beatrice contractor Seaman injured seriously, and several others with minor injuries. The crash followed a collision caused by miscommunication among trainmen. Seaman, Beatrice businessman, was seriously hurt. a Beatrice girl and Lincoln clerks among the injured.
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Chicoco
Burnington
Quincy
South Binad
Areesi
Ata- Hon
Purtate
Wincoln
Palle City
Neb
William Grittyson
Clared Cook
Bootin
Ohniet
Police
Meatrive
Lug Brokeon
Lenin
Beatee
Toot Powell
Archied
Lam Kemble
Crete
Bille
Liventy
Brulee
BG Warner
Mall Cierk
Lincoln
W. Te Rohrer
Falla City
Bey
Mise Thompson
Seaman
Beatrice
Train Wreck Frustrated Near Plymouth by Spikes
A passenger train near Plymouth was derailed by spikes set on the tracks. A telegraph line cleared the obstructions and alerted division HQ. The spikes were removed just before a Lincoln bound freight passed, and several track workers were dismissed with pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ftock Tétund
Plymouth
Spch
Division
Palrhury
Lincoln
Supreme Court to Hear Rehearing in Lincoln Club Case
The supreme court plans a September 21 session to consider a state motion for a rehearing in the non-partisan judiciary case. The Lincoln city club scene, now a dry town, faces a test over whether clubs may sell or serve beverages and the legality of injunctions used to bar interference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
State of Inspector
City of
Lincoln
Trial of Greek man to be hanged after fatal shooting
Judge Sutton set Saturday for the execution of John Moasourides, the Greek man accused of killing Onfléer Lowey in South Omaha. The case stirred local tensions as prosecutors allege a fatal shooting after a police encounter, while defense argues the officer opened fire first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Sutton
John Moasaurides
Onfléer Lowey
South Omaha
Jin
Pont
Masaurides
Lincoln Man Suicide at Contos Hotel in Katsiby
Word from Lincoln states WIT Phillipe, eight year district court clerk, killed himself at the Contos hotel in Katsiby. Earlier, Mrs Philippe obtained a divorce. family troubles cited as motive. Two or three children mentioned in connection with the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Phillipe
Contos Hotel
Katsiby
Mra
Pilpe
Seaver
Farmer Maher Rescued From Windmill Fall Near Premont
J. M. Maher a prominent local farmer near Premont became trapped sixty feet above ground after his hand was caught in windmill gears while oiling the turbine. Friends heard his calls for help and a rescue team lowered him safely to the ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Maher
Premont
Cadets Dismissed From Annapolis for Inaptitude
Four cadets at the Annapolis naval academy are stricken from the rolls by order of President Taft for inaptitude shown on the corps practice cruise last summer. Names given include M. Flett and other cadets, with second class and Lirimore noted among the dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis Naval Academy
Taft
M. Flett
Lirimore
Governor Johnson Arrives for Appendicitis Operation
Gov John A Johnson reached Rochester Minnesota on Monday for another appendicitis operation and was reported somewhat worse Tuesday morning after a fatigued arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Johnson
Rochester
Minn
Gov. Johnson
Stranger Jumped From Car Window Wanders to Farnam Home
A man who jumped from a car window Friday night two miles from DPorehenter wandered about eight miles northeast and arrived at the home of H. Wickerkamp. He gave his name as Frank Burns and said he lives in Farnam.
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Dporehenter
H. Wickerkamp
Frank Burns
Farnam
Fastest Train Schedule Filed by Railway Commission
The Walon Pacific filed the fastest schedule showing 70.0 miles per hour between Counce Bluffy and Denver for train No 11 with a 14.36 hour trip, and train No 26 eastbound at 38.1 miles per hour including stops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walon Pacfic
Counce Bluffy
Denver
Fire damages Gatland residence. origin under investigation
Firefighters found a blaze in the north part of Gatland at the home of Alfred Beckman. Prompt action saved the structure but caused considerable damage to the house and its contents. The origin remains a mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Beckman
Gatland
Grand jury clears Mary Scott Castle in assault case
The New York grand jury on Thursday dismissed the felonious assault charge against Mrs. Mary Scott Castle. She had been accused in the August 3 shooting of William E. Craig, a New York lawyer, at the Waldorf Astoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mary Scott Castle
William £. Craig
Waledorf-Astoria
Victory for the strait car men in Chicago wage talks
Striking streetcar workers win wage gains after lengthy talks with Chicago traction firms. Officials announce the settlement on Tuise day, ending the extended labor dispute and restoring service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Attell Beats O'Toole For Featherweight Title Decision
California featherweight champion Abe Attell won a twelve round decision over Philadelphia’s Tommy O'Toole at Boston on Tuesday night. Referee Charlie White scored the bout in Attell's favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abuy Attell
California
Tommy O'Toole
Philadelphia
Hoferes Charlies White
London aristocrat found dead in bed by suspected suicide
Sir Ralph Denman Moore was found dead in his London bed on Tuesday. Authorities indicate the death was caused by poison and is believed to be self inflicted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Denman Moore
London
Roosey Colt Sails from Battle Harbor for New York
Commander Penry's steamer Roosey Colt will depart Battle Harbor on Thursday or Friday for North Sydney and then proceed to New York. If feasible, she will take part in the Hudson Fulton celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penry
Rooseycolt
Battle Harbor
North Sydney
New York
Paw
Barneston farmer Brabek jailed for drunken disorderly conduct
Joe Brabek, a Barneston farmer accused of driving his children from home and attempting to burn his barn, was sentenced to thirty days in the county jail after being tried on a drunk and disorderly conduct charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe. Brabek
Barneston
Fair receipts dip but no deficit expected this year
Receipts for the slit fair Hils serie total about 82 000 dollars, down from 109 000 the previous year, while expenses will consume nearly all receipts leaving no deficit. The 1008 figures show a balance that covers costs.
Minnesota Lawyer George W Summerville Shot At Office
Prominent Minnesota lawyer and politician George W Summerville was shot in his Sleepy Eye office on a Wednesday by a man naming himself John Hayner. Hayner was arrested as the investigation opened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Summerville
Minnesota
Sleepy Tye
Minn
John Hayner
Hayhor
Fire devastates Montane Oly plant in Indiana
A major fire swept the Montane Oly facility in Indiana on Monday, causing extensive damage and estimated losses around 100000 dollars. Firefighters contained the blaze after several hours, with no immediate reports of injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montane Oly
Ten Pea
Vino
Ind
Lom
Increase in certain fees effective November 1 1906
A notice states fee increases from Sarita to 04 will take effect on November 1 1906. The change follows guidance issued by the Postmaster General on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarita
Postomieter
Kelley MeGerty Bout Announced for New Orleans October 1
The West Side Athletic Club of New Orleans announced a twenty round boxing match between Hugo Kelley and Ed MeGerty to be held on October 1 at the venue in New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side Athletic Club
New Orleans
Hugo Kelley
Ed MeGerty
State sale receipts and balance for fair expenses
Total receipts reached 55458.84 dollars with 24255.42 dollars on hand from last year, yielding 80094.29 dollars available to pay expenses for the fair that year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ualance
Youn Min Dies Sudden at PB-year-old Pan of H Lerch
Youn Min dies suddenly in Kearney amid unclear medical cause. Authorities note the death occurred in a setting associated with H Lerch and a local pan or facility. Investigations continue to determine exact circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youn Min
Hoe Leneh
Pan
H. H Lerch
Kearney
Fraternal Order Opens Grand Ferele in Omahe
The Fraternal Order of Waslee opens Monday in Omahe at the Auditor with 1,000 diolegutak presint. Georgy Fo Wret presides and opens to public. Mayor Od Dahlman and J. J. Hyder of the Nebraska state were welcomed. Grand Worthy President Monaghan responds with a wreath and welcome.
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Waslee
Omahe
Whith
Georgy Fo
Andrenon
Dahlman
J. J. Hyder
Nebraska
Monaghan
Athen Wrind
Fla
Train Incident Report Skims By
A fragmented OCR note describes a high speed train passing as a person leans from a car window and falls toward the tracks near Lipchester. Witnesses pursued but details are unclear and no formal charges or official statements are included.
Wet Paint School Board Enforces Compulsory Law
A partially readable note indicates the Wet Paint school board decided to enforce compulsory attendance or conduct. Details are unclear due to damaged text but point to official action toward mandatory compliance.
Cleprmker Cicorne Pauer in Car Collision Injures Arm
Cicorne Pauer sustained a broken arm after a collision with another driver near Haetiogs. He required medical attention and remained in custody of authorities as the incident proceeded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicorne Pauer
Maul Kernan
Fire destroys Nebraska Glove Works stock and machinery
A fire started by a robber damaged the Nebraska Glove company in Omaara, halting operations Saturday. Stock was destroyed and jute machinery damaged, putting the plant out of business temporarily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Glove Company
Oamara
Higher Registry Fees Proposed for Mail and Parcels
Postmaster General Hitchcock orders higher registry charges effective after November 1 1888 increasing letter Indemnity from 32 percent to 50 percent and adding 25 cents insurance for registered mail worth ten dollars. Proposal includes parcel registration with higher fee and indemnity up to 20 cents and 100 dollars, aiming to make the service self supporting and cheaper for Christmas packages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postame
Tor General Hitchcock
Colt
WX Lewes
Mike
Alao
Congres
Postmaster General
Taft Names New Tariff Commission Board
President Taft appointed a three member tariff commission to assist in applying maximum and minimum tariff clauses. The board includes Yale professor Henry C Emer as chairman, James B Reynolds of Massachusetts, and Alvin H Sanders of Chicago. The panel may employ additional experts as needed for foreign and domestic tariff investigations.
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Taft
Tariff Commission
United States
Henry C. Emer
Yale
James B. Reynolds
Massachusetts
the Treasury
Alvin H Sanders
Chicago
Breeder's Gazette
Payne Tariff
Executiv
Beverly
Mass
Secretary of the Treasury
MacVeagh
Fires Plant to Hide Robbery at Nebraska Glove Factory
A Nebraska cotton glove factory in Omaha suffered a fire Saturday night causing $10,000 damage. The thief confessed to robbing the safe and setting the blaze, saying he had no prior intent to steal beyond the year. Police found the safe unlocked during the ruins search. Anderson was lured back and arrested on arson charges after his arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Anderson
Nebraska Cotton Glove Factory
Omaha
Anderson
Germany Aims New Tariff Pact With United States
Germany seeks a new tariff agreement with the United States. Count von Verstorff explained the tariff escalation created by the recent American measure. German representatives from all departments were not present at the conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Count von Verstorff
United States
Berlin
United Saintes
Incubator case bound over in Topeka courtroom
Mrs. J. G. Barclay Frank W. Tillotson A N Gentry and David Crege were sent before Judge Shimon in Topeka Kansas on a charge related to concealing Marian Cleakley and the incubator jury. They were bound over to the District Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Barclay
Frank W. Tillotson
A. N. Gentry
David Crege
Shimon
Lopeka
Kan
Marian Cleakley
District Court
Fire Claims Several Lives in Sacramento Chamber Building
A blaze engulfed the Chamber of Commerce Building in Sacramento Cali resulting in multiple deaths. George Briathe Lodeer and Benjamin Storknan were reported missing or dead, while Arleche, a lodger, occupied an upstairs room in the structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodeer Borrow
Mon
George Briathe
Benjamin Storknan
Chamber of Commerce
Sacramento
Cal
Arleche
Harriman the Rail King Dies at Home in Arden
Edward Henry Harriman, famed railroad magnate and financier, died at his Arden home between 1 30 and 1 35 PM Thursday. Once a stock clerk, he rose to build and wield the world’s greatest railroad system, leaving a vast financial empire and a power vacuum in global markets. The cause of his illness remains uncertain though stomach trouble and reports of cancer have circulated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Henry Harriman
Arden
Harrimin Wis
Stock
William Rainey Hasper
University of
Engo
Harrian
Harriman the Rail Baron Passes Away at Peak Power
A sweeping portrait of Edward H. Harriman, the railroad magnate, who controlled cash and securities worth over 150 million and nearly a billion in stocks. Described as taciturn and enigmatic, he rose to command of the industry, leaving Wall Street puzzled by his methods and rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
Harriman
Wall Street
Atreet
Gen Edward M McCook Dies In Chicago Hospital
Gen Edward M McCook former Governor of Colorado Territory and Civil War Major General died at Chicago Baptist Hospital after Brights disease. Born June 15 1858 in Ohio he linked Kansas militia service with the McCook military family lineage and spoke at Gen Thomas funeral. His body returned to Steubenville Ohio.
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Edward M. McCook
Colorado
Chicago Baptist Hospital
McCook
Denver
Colo
Steubenville
Ohio
Mer McCook
Chicago
Hoapital
United States
Hawaii
Mio Cook
Tichting McCooks
Kanaas
Kansas
Enol
Sumter
Kanes Legion
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