Omaha Police Muddlers Face Settlement Step
Omaha Neb Aug 14 The Omaha police mud dle dispute shows no material change as crowds gather at city hall The old and A P A commissions held secret talks and agreed the old board would run offices until a court decision The police chief Martin J White says he will follow mayor and board orders until legally decided and will enforce city laws and ordinances The old commission claims it remains the lawful board with the right to stay in possession until proper legal proceedings decide otherwise
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Omaha
Neb
A. P. A. Commission
Old Commission
Supreme Court
A. P A. Commission
White
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
J. G. Hopewell
Hopewell
Martin J. White
Board of Police and Fire Commissioners of
The Silver Fight In Democratic Silver Conference
The Democratic silver conference in Washington on August 14 signals a power struggle within the party for next year’s national convention. Hinrichsen asserts silvers aim to elect delegates to control the convention, promising to sweep the country if successful, while warning persistence if they lose.
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Washington
Hinrichsen
Heavy Gold Shipments Planned For Tomorrow
Handy & Har man to ship 200000 gold on the Normannia with potential rise to 250000. Nesslage & Fuller to ship 150000. Crossman & Brothers to ship 1000000. Total for tomorrow 1350000. Government bond Syndicate deposited 1650000 in gold in the subtreasury in exchange for legal tender notes.
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New York
Handy & Har- Man
Normannia
Nesslage & Fuller
Crossman & Brothers
Tomor
Government
Druggists Open Annual Convention in Denver
The American Pharmaceutical association begins with a council meeting in Denver as several hundred druggists from across the country gather for a week long convention. A lively dispute over next year’s site pits St Paul against Montreal for the meeting.
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Denver
Col
American Pharmaceutical Association
St. Paul
Montreal
Fire Rips Pikeville Business District In Tennessee
The entire business part of Pikeville, Tennessee, was destroyed by a blaze last night. Only one structure remains standing as the fire, believed incendiary, caused about 33,400 dollars in damage with limited insurance. The hotel and courthouse were threatened. a man collapsed from exhaustion while fighting the flames.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Pikeville
Ferryboat Collision and Fire Hose Reel Accident Report
A Tunis dispatch notes a collision near Ettz involving iron barges and a crowded ferryboat, with deaths and drownings reported among passengers. In Cincinnati Aug 14 a hose reel overturn during a fire run fatally injuring Captain Ed Meyers and Pipeman Al Doerty, with Driver John Sherman seriously hurt.
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London
Tunis
Ettz
Tter’n
Cincinnati
Cap
Ed Meyers
al Doerty
Driverohn Sherman
May escape not yet in the clutches of the law
San Francisco August 14 local paper notes the indictment against C P Huntington president of Southern Pacific for violating the interstate commerce act remains unresolved. Huntington has not yet been seized or charged beyond the initial indictment while authorities pursue further proceedings.
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Moshes
San Francisco
C. P. Huntington
T the Southern Pacific
Taylor Is Sentenced Five Years At Hard Labor
In Pierre South Dakota on August 14 ex State Treasurer W W Taylor was sentenced to five years at hard labor. Judge Gaffy rejected a two year term and stated Taylor’s worst crime was attempting a compromise after seizing state funds.
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Pierre
W. W. Taylor
Taylor
Gaffy
Will Be Lynched in Harriman After Crime
Chattanooga report says George Gather, accused of outraging the daughter of HM Rex of Harriman Tennessee, was brought from Atlanta to Chattanooga and will be transferred to Harriman. A detective escorted him. authorities met the train and took charge amid fever heat. A lynching is rumored as a posse is said to be approaching the jail.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
George Gathor
HM Rex
Harriman
Atlanta
Gompers and McGuire Sail to British Trades Congress
Samuel Gompers ex president of the American Federation of Labor and P J McGuire first vice president sailed from New York to England as delegates from the federation to the annual trades congress of Great Britain to meet in Cardiff next month. They travel as fraternal delegates with no other formal bond between the two organizations.
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British Trades Congress
New York
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
P J McGuiire
England
Trades’ Congress of
Great Britain
Cardiff
Wales
Messrs. Gompers
McGuire
Countess of Savoy’s Bank Robbery Plot Foiled in New York
Ex postoffice inspector L A Newcomb outlines a plan to rob a major New York bank of 200000 dollars. Lillian Vincent, the Countess of Savoy, ingratiated herself with a bank employee related to the president. An elopement was part of the scheme but was thwarted when Newcomb obtained confessions. the conspirators escaped before threats could be carried out.
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New York
Postoffice
L. A. Newcomb
Oregon Democratic Central Committee Replies On Silver
Napoleon Davis reports twenty seven responses from thirty two Democratic state central committee members. Fourteen back free coinage while twelve oppose it, reflecting county sentiment on silver policy in Oregon.
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Portland
Oregon
Napoleon Davis
Democratic State Central Committee
Democratic Party of Oregon
Boy Murders His Mistress in Atlanta Jealousy Case
Aug 14 report: Maggie Dona hue, living in a disreputable house run by her mother Angelia Cochran, is shot by John Carroll who claims the act was accidental. Carroll, seven years younger than the victim, admits infatuation and had urged marriage for months. he has been arrested.
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Atlanta
Maggie Donahue
Angelia Cochran
John Carroll
Carroll
Condition of European Crop Noted by U S Agent
The August report from the European agent of the agricultural department reviews European crops. It finds fair crops in most countries except Great Britain.
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Washington
Europe
Agricultural Department
Great Britain
Forger Escapes From Bourbon County Jail
George Alfred Taylor a noted forger and bunco man escaped from Bourbon county jail in Lexington Kentucky last night. Two other prisoners accompanied him and the trio are at large Taylor recently swindled the Millera Purge Bank out of 250 dollars and is being sought by authorities.
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Forger
Lexington
George Alfred Taylor
Bunco
Bourbon County
Taylor
Millerapurg Bank
Casualties from accidents claim many lives across states
Reports detail multiple fatalities and injuries from accidents in Farmdale Tl Clinton Wis New Diggins Wis Grinnell Iowa Prince Edward Va Westerville Ohio Constantine Mich Leominster Mass Cedar Grove Ky with victims including John H Abhner Otto Tammer Emmett Burns John Deakins Mrs J H Pearson Henry Redd family members S H Sullivan W M Delaney Nelson Vanmiddleworth Charles Wolf Maggie Garrity John Hines and others.
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John H. Abhner
Farmdale
Otto Tammer
Mississippi
Clinton
Emmett Burns
New Diggins
Wis
John Deakins
Staunton
Ind
J. H. Pearson
Grinnell
Iowa
Henry Redd
James Lee
Prince Edward County
S. H. Sullivan
S Columbian Fire Insurance Company
Louisville
W. M. Delaney
Chicago
Columbus
Westerville
Ohio
Nelson Vanmiddleworth
Rodney Beckwith
Constantine
Mich
Charles Wolf
Maggie Garrity
Leominster
Mass
Cedar Grove
John Hines
Engineer Smith
A. J. Downs
Plot to wreck train carrying Prince Ferdinand uncovered
Police discovered a plot to derail the train carrying Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria to Sofia and an alternate route was taken. The British and American commission investigating the China missionary massacre began its field work with Chinese soldiers guarding the scene. Senator West of Missouri discussed silver coinage as likely to be adopted soon.
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Prince Ferdinand
Bulgaria
Sofia
China
West
Missouri
Carlsbad
United States
Constantinople
Brazil
Mexico
Rio de Jantero
Rio Grand Do Sul
Formosa
London Times
Dillonites
Healyites
Campos
Multiple Homicide and Suicide Reports Across States
A unidentified farm death in nearby Clear Lake Iowa is reported after John Vetoscheck killed himself. Other entries note suicides including Ellis Olds of Peru Indiana and arrests in crimes from Colorado to Oregon. A noted forger Cc Watts received a five year sentence in Pueblo while James Amick was killed by Mrs Amick near Eureka Kansas. Frank Whelson and S Moore were arrested in Pendleton Oregon for murder. Dr Henry Cases in jail in San Jose California over a death linked to Eleazar Frost and corrosive substance found in frost’s stomach.
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John Vetoscheck
Clear Lake
Iowa
Ellis Olds
Peru
Ind
Cc. E. Watts
Pueblo
Colo
James Amick
Ella Amick
Eureka
Kus
Samuel 8. Walker
Michigan Mortgage Company
St. Johns
Mary J. Chlison
Frank Whelson
8. Moore
Moore
Pendleton
Ore
George Cloaking
Henry Cases
San Jose
Cal
Eleazar Frost
Letter From Alex Hoagland to the Henry Republican
Letter from Alex Hoagland of Cunningham Kansas, dated August 9, to the editor, offering to extend his subscription with funds from Henry City Bridge Co. dividend. He reflects on life, community in Henry Illinois River town origins, drought in Kansas, corn prospects, social visits, and desires prosperity and long life for the paper and town.
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Alex Hoagland
Henry Republican
Cunningham
Kan
O H. Jones
Henry’ City Bridge Co
Jones
Henry
Burgothellinois
Ilinois
Kansas
Glendening
Topeka
Epworth League Honors Death of Madge Camery
Epworth League records resolutions following the death of Madge Camery longtime secretary. They praise her Christian service in social temporal and spiritual fields and request a copy of the resolutions be given to her family and entered in league records.
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Epworth League
Madge Camery
Heavenly Kingdom
Alster
Christ's Vineyard
League
Gold Hill Tunnel Boosts Cripple Creek Mining Boom
The Cripple Creek Journal notes the Gold Hill tunnel to drain and develop Griple Creek veins. J B Thompson’s Temomi lease mine reports improving ore quality as shaft reaches 40 feet. A tunnel site near town attracts a salsmany to tap rich veins with potential half million offers rumored.
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Colo
Gold Hill
Uf J
Thompson
Temomi
Premiums At Local Fair Boost Horticulture And Livestock
W H Stever offers a sterling silver set for best canned fruit display. H K Smith provides 200 strawberry plants for second best vegetable display. A Henry Republican subscription goes to best ripe fruit display. Hog breeders anticipate record quality stock this fall. Premiums include 85 cash for best Draft horse and 6 for best Draft mare, 25 for best Roadster, mare or horse. Fair runs Sept 26 27. new well at Grange Hall improves water supply. EB Hutchins offers a $3 silk umbrella for maidens practicing bread making.
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W. H. Stever
Henry
Stever
H.K. Smith
Henry Republican
Grange Hall
EB. H. Hutchins
Toluca News Briefs Highlight Local Happenings
W. D. Smith painted the Colehower elevator this week and A. C. Evans sold his meat market to Wise and Justice last Monday. The Star opens a column for the colored people edited by W. B. Ware. Santa Fe crews gravel track and unload daily. A garden party at 8. W. Skelton’s residence drew a large crowd with ice cream and cake. C. J. Devlin visited with the Lawson Bros of Pittsburg and plans to start a new worker here. Garfield boys beat Toluca Reds 23 to 13 in a recent ball game.
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C. J. Devlin
Lawson Bros
Pittsburg
Kansas
Chicago
Garfield Boys
Toluca Reds
Star
Nelsons New Discovery Praised By Lincoln Family
The State Commander of Lincoln Nebraska reports Dr Kings New Discovery cured a stubborn cough in two children after other medicines failed. He endorses the remedy saying it will not be without it again. Free trial bottles and regular sizes are available at Powell's Drug Store.
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Lincoln
Neb
Powell’s Drug Store
Price's Cream Baking Powder Wins World Fair Top Award
Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder is honored with the highest award at the World Fair, underscoring the brand’s prominence among exhibitors. The accolade highlights the product’s quality and industry recognition during the fair.
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Dr. Price
Death claims Christina Bognor Mer dian in Whitefield township
Christina Bognor Mer dian died at 26 years 9 days from quick consumption at her Whitefield township home on August 7 at 4 a m. She leaves Henry Mer dian husband and one young child. The community grieves her loss as a devoted wife mother daughter and friend of the Savior. Her memory remains with relatives and sympathizing friends.
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Bercury Moerdian
W. W
Mra Katherine Farrington Dies After Long Illness at Pennfield
Katherine Farrington born November 7 1821 in Schoharie County New York died July 13 1895 after a long illness. She married Dr James H Young in 1844 and Amos Farrington in 1870, lived on the Pennfield farm since then, mother of five with three surviving to maturity. Funeral services at the family home drew many neighbors and were followed by interment beside her daughter Mrs Inez Frasier.
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Katherine Farrington
Scoharie Co
N. Y
Battle Creek
Inez Morgan
Henry, II
Ione Jrasler
Ernest H. Young
Amos Farrington
Pennfield
M. E.church
Inez Frasier
Masonic Resolution on the Death of Johnson Dilman
Magnolia Lodge No 103 A F and A M records the death of Bro Johnson Dilman with solemn resolutions. The lodge expresses sympathy to the family, orders mourning for 30 days, and assigns the secretary to send a copy of the resolutions to the bereaved family.
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Magnolia Lodge No
A. F
A. Masons
Bro
Johnson Dilman
Bro. Dilman
R. W. Spenger
Turner
B. Morohell
Quaker Lane Social News Announces Upcoming Weddings
Harley Cooper and sister plan a California visit while Clement and Chester Pflitcraft visit Oak Park. Edith Mills and children stay with A B Wilson. Misses Given Tomlinson Guon Lizzie Price attend Dixon assembly with C C Mills and Galbreth. Will Mills and Edith Price announce their marriage next Tuesday evening.
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Quaker Lane
Harley Cooper
California
Clement
Chester Pflitcraft
Oak Park
A. B. Wilson
Edith Mills
Normal
Given
Tomlinson
Guon
Lizzie Price
C.C. Mills
Galbreth
Dixon
Perry Mills
F. E. Smith
Will L. Mills
Edith Price
Woman Gunfire Saves Edward Lindsey at Vanceburg Robbery
Masked men attacked at Wrights bridge Oregon and robbed passengers of money and valuables. Edward Lindsey narrowly escaped death when his wife fired three shots at the assailants, forcing their escape.
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Edward Lindsey
Vanceburg
Wright's Bridge
Ore
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South Dakota
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Becker’s
Fred. S. Becker
Henry, Ill
Gnolia Grange
Knights of the Maccabeen
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