Lincoln merchant Gillilan slain by robbers in brutal struggle
Lincoln, Aug 28 John Gillilan a former Nebraska legislator and leading Lincoln businessman was shot to death after 11 PM by unknown footpads. His body was found near his home amid torn clothing and scattered papers. Bloodhounds tracked a possible escape while police pursue leads. Gillilan, 45, left a family after two decades as a prominent local figure.
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Lincoln
John Gillilan
Nebraska
Gillilan
Millionaire Miner's Shot In Cripple Creek Saloon
Cripple Creek Colorado August 23 Grant Crumley shot and killed Sam Strong millionaire mine owner at Crumley’s Newport saloon after an altercation with Strong's son in law John Neville Strong. Crumley surrendered to police. Sherman Crumley wounded in a separate quarrel over a bet.
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Cripple Creek
Coly
Sam Strong
Grant Crumley
Newport
Crumley
Strong
John Neville Strong
Sherman Crumley
Grant
William ‘Tromback
Hack
Tarsney
Colorado
Colorado Springs
Bull Hill
Victor
Crippie Creek
Funeral of Noted Iowa Woman Chapin
Marshalltown Iowa reports the funeral of Mrs Nennie Sanford Chapin a prominent Iowa writer and suffrage advocate who published newspapers in Iowa and California. She served in Washington and was a longtime correspondent for leading Iowa papers. The notice notes her early support for women’s rights and organizational work.
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Iowa
Marshalltown
Nennie Sanford Chapin
California
Washington
Archbishop Keane’s return delayed by illness
Dubuque Aug 23. Late advices say Archbishop Keane’s homecoming will be delayed a month or more. He is slightly indisposed in Germany and physicians advise him to stay until after the hot season. The illness is not serious and there is no ground for alarm.
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Keane
Dubuque, Ja
Germany
Two Killed at Anadarko Storm
The Anadarko report lists two deaths W P Tevis and Felix Antone from the Wednesday evening storm. Daniel Warren of Stark County Iowa is badly bruised but expected to recover. Property damage amounts to 4000 dollars.
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Anadarko
el Reno
O. T
W. P. Tevis
Felix Antone
Daniel Warren
Stark County
Iowa
Dubuque Molders Strike Over Wage Rise
Dubuque Iowa molders at the McDonald pump factory strike for a ten percent wage increase. The International Molders union vice president Keough met with the company which refused to recognize the union or to treat with its members.
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Dubuque Molders
Dubuque, Ia
McDonald
Keough
International Molders’ Union
Wreck Victims Identified at Prentice
Springfield report identifies two of the Chicago and Alton wreck victims at Prentice. Michael Nolan and Clyde Vandervert, both Chicago men, were employed at the local watch factory.
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Springfield
Chicago and Alton
Prentice
Michael Nolan
Clyde Vandervert
Chicago
Women barred from ABA membership in 1900s session
The American Bar Association faced debate as Adolph Moses protested a talk by Congressman Charles B Littlefield on Insular Issues. The general council ruled women are ineligible for membership under the current constitution, delaying action for over a year to consider amending the charter to admit women.
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American Bar Association
Denver
Charles B. Littlefield
Maine
Adolph Moses
Chicago
Supreme Court of the United States
General Council
Jane B. Ott
Dyersville
Copper Combine Report Sparks City Mining News
Denver mining men accept reports of a world wide copper combine formed by Amalgamated, Calumet and Hecla with Senator Clark and the Rothschilds. Papers signed for long term, with National City Bank of New York to act as depository for the consolidation.
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Denver
Union
Amalgamated
Calumet
Hecla
Clark
Rothschilds
National City Bank of New York
Gould Gains Control of Norfolk and Western Railroad
The Gould interests reportedly hold a majority of Norfolk and Western stock, transferring control from the Pennsylvania Railroad. This move completes a strategy to create an eastern outlet for Gould assets, shocking financial and railroad circles.
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Norfolk Line
Philadelphia
The
North American
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad
Gould
Norfolk and Western
Gould Group
Aeronaut Falls 300 Feet in Hoboken Ascension
Benjamin Benjamin, aeronaut, plunged about 300 feet from his balloon during an ascent at Hoboken Schuetzen park. A parachute failure sent him into the Hackensack meadows where he sank to his neck in mud and water before a boatman rescued him. Mosquito swarms swarmed him after the fall, adding to his injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Benjamin
Hoboken Schuetzen Park
Hackensack Meadows
Printers Refuse to Set News for Columbus Paper
The Press-Post in Columbus Ohio published only miscellaneous content after printers refused to set news from a local news bureau. The paper’s news department was abolished and the News Writers’ union declared a lockout. Printers will set editorials and ads until the dispute with the proprietor is resolved. The local typographical union approved the action.
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Columbus
Press- Post
News Writers’ Union
Burglars Loot Local Post Office Stamp Room
Burglars entered the local post office last night and blew open the safe with three blasts, stealing 474 in stamps and 150 in cash. The incident occurred in August near the city. Police are investigating and no arrests are reported yet.
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Huh
Osgood Holds Fire At Colorado Fuel and Iron Fight
John W. Gates and associates fail to oust President Osgood of Colorado Fuel and Iron. Prospect of leadership dispute sparks tension within the steel firm and regional industry circles.
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John W. Gates
Osgood
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
Perry Queenan
Milwaukee
Rufe Turner
Stockton
Cal
Rapidan Landing
W. C. Whitney
New York
Hackett
Admiral Schley
Howison
Court of Inquiry
Sampson
California
Knights Templar
Louisville
Omaha
David Roose
Elkhart
Ind
Michigan
H. H. Alpin
Crump
Shamrock II Impresses in New York Bay Trial
Sir Thomas Lipton's Shamrock II made a 90 minute trial spin in New York bay with Lipton and Design Watson aboard. The yacht averaged a brisk pace over eight miles to windward in a two knot breeze, then eight miles back in forty minutes. Spectators including Erin and the James Lawrence saluted as Shamrock II, Erin, and tug James Lawrence headed to Stapleton.
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New York
Thomas Lipton
New York Bay
Design Watson
Gail
Constitution
Columbia
Shamrock
Ita
Erin
James. Lawrence
Sandy Hook
Stapleton
Columbia Wins Thoroughly in Seawanhake Triangular Race
In Oyster Bay on August 23 the Columbia defeated the Constitution on corrected time by two minutes five seconds after two laps of the 1434 mile Seawanhake course. The Columbia led by over five minutes on the first lap and again gained despite a wind shift ending on even terms before a fresh breeze. The result stirs talk of the upcoming international contest and defender prospects.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Columbia
Constitution
Cresceus Breaks World Final Quarter Record at Grand Circuit
Readville Massachusetts August 23 Cresceus drew nearly 15 000 fans at the Grand Circuit meeting. In the second heat with Lord Derby and Charley Herr the chestnut horse lowered the mile track record by three quarters of a second and set a final quarter record of 29 3 4 seconds, breaking his own Detroit mile pace of 2 05.
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Readville
Mass
Cresceus
Lord Derby
Charley Herr
Crescens
Detroit
Teachers Reach Manila
Colonel Edward chief of the division of insular affairs expressed satisfaction after learning 600 teachers arrived at Manila aboard the Thomas marking near completion of selecting American teachers for the Philippines. Professor Atkinson in Manila reports no more appointments will be made amid continued inquiries.
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Manila
Washington
Edward
Division of Insular Affairs
Thomas
Philippines
Atkinson
Mrs Field In Critical Condition In California
Mrs Susan Field widow of late Justice Stephen J Field of the U S supreme court is critically ill in Oakland California at age over seventy. Her sister Mrs Condit Smith rushes from Washington to be at her side as several physicians consult to save her life amid heart trouble and other complications.
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Field
Oakland
Cal
Susan Field
Stephen J. Field
United States Supreme Court
Condit-Smith
Washington
Chinese Peace Delegates Await Imperial Edict
Peking August 23 The Chinese peace commissioners have not signed the settlement protocol. Prince Ching head of the foreign office telegraphed to the emperor for an edict authorizing signing but no reply yet and he repeats the request seeking a speedy decision.
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Peking
Prince Ching
Foreign Office
Czar May Act as Mediator in South Africa Crisis
A Copenhagen dispatch reported in the Independence Belge claims the Russian czar plans to broach South African intervention to Emperor William and President Loubet. He sees a favorable moment for friendly mediation amid the regional tensions.
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Brussels
Independence Belge
Copenhagen
William
Loubet
Aged Couple Perished From Gas In San Francisco Room
In San Francisco on Jones street an aged music teacher R. T. Ross and his wife both 60 were found asphyxiated yesterday. Mrs. Ross clutched a curtain as if reaching for a window while Ross dragged her back. The couple were penniless and the tragedy occurred in their room.
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San Francisco
R. T. Ross
Jones Street
Exodus from Nome Brings Returnees for Work
Report from Port Townsend says Nome exodus continues with the steamer Roanoke bringing 180 cabin passengers and many in steerage, totaling around 1,000 arrivals. Returning travelers carry substantial dust and cash, while residents fear destitution with no local work. The James F. Sennett ran aground Aug 7 on Unimak Island in fog.
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Townsend
Wash
Nomeé
Roanoke
Nome
James F. Sennett
Holstrup
Unimak Island
Germany tariff bill would raise food and meat duties
Washington reports from Consul Mason in Berlin describe a proposed German tariff bill with steep increases on food materials meats and live animals. The wheat rate would jump from 83 cents to 1.54 per 100 kilograms, affecting U S exports after 465933 metric tons were sent last year.
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Washington
State Department
Mason
Berlin
United States
Germany
Baseball Scores From Yesterday Across Leagues
National League results include Brooklyn 73 New York 1 and Boston 5 Philadelphia 4. St Louis 8 Pittsburgh 4, Cincinnati 6 Chicago 3. American League games have Baltimore 5 Chicago 6 and Boston 4 Cleveland 3. Detroit 0 Philadelphia 1, Washington 4 Milwaukee 3. Western League scores Denver 4-8 Omaha 2-8 Kansas City 12-5 Minneapolis 1-2. Colorado Springs 11-138 Des Moines 10-9 St Joseph 41 St Paul 3-11.
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Brooklyn
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Chicago
Baltimore
Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
Milwaukee
Denver
Omaha
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Colorado Springs
Des Moines
St. Joseph
St. Paul
Nebraska Population by Sea Nativity and Color
Census bulletin reports Nebraska population by sea origin nativity and color. Males are 52.9 percent. foreign born 16.6 percent. white 99 percent. Counts include 6 263 negroes 180 Chinese 3 Japanese and 5322 Indians in the state.
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Censis
Nebraska
Washington
Census Bureau
Wheat, Corn, and Provisions Prices in Chicago Trade
Chicago grain and provisions markets closed with September wheat up on export optimism while corn weakened. Closing quotes show wheat near 70 1/2 cents, corn around 56 1/2 cents, and oats around 41 1/4 cents. lard and Hogs futures also listed with cash grain prices for several grades.
Chicago Live Stock Prices Aug 22
Cattle receipts 9 000 including 200 Texans 600 westerns demand slow butchers stock steady to slow range cattle slow good to prime steers 5 256 6 30 poor to medium 3 60 5 20 stockers and feeders about steady cows 2 5004 25 helfers 2 50 5 00 canners 1 252 40 bulls 2 25 4 25 calves 35 0 5 40 Texias steers 4 00 5 00 Texas grass steers 3 40 3 75 Texas bulls 4 00 1 00 hog receipts today 27 000 to morrow 10 000 estimated left over 8 000 3 5 10e higher active top 6 35 mixed and butchers 5 63 6 25 good to choice heavy 5 75G 6 35 rough heavy 5 60 5 70 light 5 65 6 10 bulk of pales 5 85 0 15 sheep receipts 17 000 firm lambs weak good to choice wethers 8 25 8 00 fall to choice mixed 1 00 3 85 western sheep 3 10 B00 yearlings 3 25 4 00 native lambs 2 75 5 15 western lambs 3 75 5 00
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Chicago
Texias
Texas
Texas Bulls
Kansas City
Lexus
Kansas City Livestock Prices and Receipts Report
Kansas City stock market today shows cattle receipts at 9 000 with steady to higher prices for export and dressed beef steers ranging 5.40 to 5.80 per cwt. Hogs receipts 9 000 with top at 6 27 and most sales 5 85 to 6 20. Sheep receipts 41 500 with lambs 4.00 to 6.00 and wethers 8 00 to 7 50.
South Omaha Livestock Market Receipts Aug 22
Cattle receipts 2,000 steady with beef steers 4.20 to 6.00, westerns 3.50 to 4.50, Texas steers 8.25 to 4.25, cows and heifers 2.00 to 4.25, stockers 2.60 to 4.20, calves 3.00 to 5.00. House receipts 4,900 up 10c to 6.00, sheep 5,800 with best strong and others slow. wethers 3.00 to 8.50, ewes 2.25 to 3.00, lambs 3.75 to 5.00.
St Joseph Live Stock Market Report
St Joseph stock market notes cattle receipts about 2 000 with mixed demand natives 3006 75 cows and heifers 1004 75 bulls and stags 2004 00 stockers and feeders 2006 4.00 veals 225 6.25 hogs receipts 7 700 with higher tone pigs steady night mixed 5.85 6.15 medium and heavy 600 6.24 plyx 4.0 6 15
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St. Joseph
Sioux City Live Stock Prices Aug 22 Averages and Receipts
Sioux City Aug 22 Cattle receipts 200 steady beeves 3 602.25 cows and bulls mixed 2 25 8 60 stockers and feeders 2 75 8 40 calves and yearlings 2 50 8 25 Hogs receipts 2400 selling 5 70 6 05 bulk 5 80 5 82 14
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Sioux City
Bloux City
Alabama Lynching Attempt Ends with Prisoner Fled to Train
In Ashville on August 23 officers protected Jim Brown after a mob formed to lynch him for rape. Walter Blankenship was killed and Arthur Blankenship wounded as deputies blocked the crowd. Brown was spirited away to a Birmingham freight train for safety.
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Ashville
Ala
Walter Blankenship
Arthur Blankenship
Augro
Jim Brown
Blankenships
Walter
Arthur
Brown
CULPRIT MAY GO FREE ON Habeas Corpus Action
Oklahoma City activists raise funds and hire counsel to free Will Favors the negro porter charged with murder in Peirce City Missouri. Habeas corpus proceedings begun in district court amid fears of lynching as Missouri officials prepare to pursue a requisition unless danger subsides.
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Oklahoma
Missouri
Jenkins
Indiana's Gretna Green No More in Clark County
Jeffersonville Indiana August 23 year Indiana’s Gretna Green is no more after Attorney General Taylor demanded Clerk Carr issue licenses to non residents and Deputy Clerk Hanlon received word to stop issuing licenses where the female applicant lives beyond Clark County borders.
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Indiana
Gretna Green
Jeffersonville
Ind
Carr
Taylor
Hanlon
Clark County
Boy Train Wrecker Sentenced in Wisconsin
William Kinney an 11 year old son of a railroad watchman was sentenced to the industrial school for boys at Waukesha for wrecking a Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul freight train. He previously ditched a train by throwing a switch and loosened brakes causing a serious wreck down a steep grade.
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Janesville
Wis
William Kinney
Industrial School
Waukesha
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Young Kinney
Miners Killed in Leadville Shaft Accident
Leadville Colorado August 23 two miners George Kline aged 30 and John Eckstrand aged 28 were instantly killed in Steves shaft. Eckstrand was pulled from the cage by a snagged drill and fell about 50 feet onto Kline at the bottom of the shaft.
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Leadville
Colo
George Kline
John Eckstrand
Steves
Eckstrand
Kline
Jeffries and Rublin Sign November 20-Round Fight
James J. Jeffries and Gus Rublin have signed articles with the Twentieth Century Athletic club for a 20-round contest in the early part of November. The date to be fixed later. The club guarantees the fighters 621 2 per cent of the receipts. The selection of the referee was left open.
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Jeffries
Rublin
San Francisco
James J. Jeffries
Gus Rublin
Twentieth Century Athletic Club
Fighters
Young Man Drowns In Missouri River Near Hankins Farm
Two young men, Helmert Morgan and Wesley Garfield, were river bathing southeast of the city. Morgan, about 26, ventured too far, disappeared after a possible cramp or whirlpool, despite warnings. A $25 reward is offered for the body’s recovery.
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Hlmet- Morgan
Wesley
Garfield
Hankks Brothers
Missouri River
Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Fred Morgan
Talmage
Crystal Wedding Anniversary Celebration at Knox Residence
Last Monday marked the fifth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Bobbitt. About 80 guests from Thurman Percival Hamburg Sidney and Clarinda attended at their Knox area home. Two long refreshment tables, elaborate china and cut glass gifts, plus music and games, made for a memorable evening of hospitality and merriment.
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Emmett Bobbitt
Thurman
Percival
Hamburg
Sidney
Clarinda
Knox
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