Niece of Victims Witnesses Bancroft Lynching of Higgins
Bancroft Neb Aug 28 Two witnesses Leona Copple niece of Walter Copple and Mrs Abbie Smith saw Loris Roy Higgins lynching at Logan creek bridge by a mob from Thurston and Cuming counties. Leona watched the events from her home porch as masked men seized Higgins before he was dragged to the bridge and hanged. The Copple family justified the act, saying Higgins had murdered Walter and his wife and assaulted their daughter Blanche.
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Bancroft, Neb
Loris Roy Higgins
Dal
Higgins
Leona Copple
Pender
Sheriff Young
Omaha
Pendoer
Blanche Copple
Abbie Smith
Bancroft
Logan Creek
Copple
Hiram Chase
Thurston County
Blanche
Herschel Copple
Walter
Nebraska
Bliggins
Ralph Copple
Walter Copple
S. F. Wilcox
Des Moines
Remains Sent for Denver Burial in Murder Case
Mrs Higgins urged her son to claim liberty, doubting his guilt when he confessed to the crime. The remains were placed in a crude coffin and shipped to Denver for burial in the murder case.
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Cuming County
Denver
Wife and Husband Die by Gas in Chicago Mystery
In Chicago a 49 year old man Charles Johnson and his 48 year old wife Matilda were found dead from gas in their bed. Police deem murder and suicide likely with the wife possibly turning on the gas while the husband slept. Despondency over idleness after a typographical strike is cited as motive among neighbors noting Johnson had not worked since the strike and benefits ceased.
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Chicago
Charles Johnson
Matilda
Johnson
Typographical Union No. 16
Postal Manager Feared Away by Striking Telegrapher Mob
John Laux, manager of the Postal Telegraph office at Waukegan Illinois, was forced to flee his office after a mob of sympathizers from Chicago attacked and harassed him. Strikers ransacked the office overturning furniture and labeling the door with a large Scab sign during an excursion day.
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Chicago
John Laux
Waukegan
Ill
Laux
Striking Operator Is Fined In New Orleans
Fred W. Butler a striking telegrapher was fined 2.60 in the first recorder's court for insulting and abusing Chief Clerk Thomas Discon of the Western Union. He faces a separate charge of assaulting a loyal operator and will be tried in September.
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New Orleans
Fred W. Butler
First Recorder’s Court
Thomas Discon
Western Union
Butler
Babies of the World Birth Rate Fact Fragment
The text outlines a global birth rate claim stating one birth per heart beat and various per time measures. It frames demographic data as a Delineator for September with no clear source or context.
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United States
Bridge at Pierre Will Soon Be Ready
The caisson wrecked by high water last spring was righted today ensuring completion of the Chicago and Northwestern railway steel bridge over the Missouri River. Rails are expected to be connected the first week of September and mail service to the Black Hills will begin Saturday, shortening delivery by two days. The railroad will receive maximum rate until adjustments are made.
Globe Seeks Readers to Join Subscription List
The Globe requests readers to add their names to the subscription books, inviting public support and ongoing engagement with the paper.
Hearst Donates to Striking Telegraphers Fund in Minnesota
William Randolph Hearst, noted newspaper owner and Democratic figurehead, donated 100000 for the striking telegraphers’ benefit fund, with Tammany Hall adding 25000. In New York, brokerage firm operators face potential universal strike as President Small urges continued work until Congress acts, aiming to sustain pressure until the next session.
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William Randolph Hearst
Tammany
Small
Congress
Minneapolis
Sunshine
William Randolph Elearsit
New York
Eep
Blacksmiths Banned From Work On Sundays In Multnomah
Portland Aug 26 The Multnomah County District Attorney handed a note to blacksmiths stating the Master Horseshoers Protective Association seeks enforcement of state law sections 19689 and 19688 which prohibit arduous toil on Sundays.
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Portland
Ore
Multnomah County
Manling
County of
Multnomah
Master Horseshoers’ Protective Association
Railway Denies State Authority Over Tracks
Missouri Pacific replies to the Nebraska state railroad commission denying its power to order repairs, stating it is an interstate carrier not bound by the commission. It also says the trackmen’s union lacks authority to file complaints. Privately, managers promise immediate trackbed strengthening and hiring hundreds of workers if permitted, with the commission requesting weekly progress reports from foremen.
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Lincoln
Neb
Missouri Pacific
State Commission
Nelson Morris Died Richest Chicago Packer Worth 25 Million
Chicago August 20 Nelson Morris the packer who died is among the wealthiest in Chicago with an estimated fortune of 25 million dollars potentially rising to 50 million on his sick bed. He planned expanding holdings by acquiring land and cattle to fatten for market and owned steamers on both coasts. Obsequies to be conducted by the Masonic fraternity. fortune likely for widow and four children with bequests to loyal employees and charities.
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Chicago
Nelson Morris
Roberts
S. 2
Atlantic
Pacific
Masonic Fraternity
Gregory S D passes the thousand mark and growth
Aug 30 Gregory announces a three day carnival from Sept 4 to 6 with purses over $2,000 for racing and wild west displays. Town board replaces town marshal Ed Blakley with Jas Randall. Gregory expands with new office building, Hotel Luellyn, waterworks contract, potential city charter, and a new two story school costing $5,000. Roller mills rise to 100 barrels daily capacity with $20,000 investment by W Nellkamper of Turner Nebraska, who will also operate an electric light plant.
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Gregory
S. D
Ziebach & Russell
Luellyn
Gregory County
Rosebud
William Nellkamper
Turner, Neb
Wealthy ranchman waits as telegram derails wedding plan
Aug 30 Lincoln report on Aug ust J. Arndt of Paxton aged 77 wooing Falls City native Mrs Minnie Holstein aged 42. He bought a license and arranged a minister at a Lincoln hotel, but a telegram delayed the ceremony with word that a letter would explain. The letter cited sick children and ill health and doubts about happiness together, while Arndt holds numerous affectionate letters and a loan request. He fears transferring property for fear of her changing mind.
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Lincoln, Neb
J. Arndt
Paxton
Keith County
Lincoln
Minnie Holstein
Falls City
Arndt
Rolph Jr Says Union Power Is Demoralized
J W Rolph Jr son of a San Francisco auditor and Riston Ironworks manager said in Somatia that ship building labor troubles on the coast are over. He cited a prior government central work loss of about 1 000 000 and claims union power is gone.
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Somatia
J. W. Rolph, Jr
Riston Ironworks
San Francisco
Coas
Rolph
Spearfish Notes and Local Developments of Interest
Frank Welch plans to locate in Seattle to start a business while Capt. J S Pratt attends a soldiers home board meeting in Hot Springs and a new commandant may be elected. The Black Hills Pioneers annual Rapid City picnic is set for September 6 during the railway jubilee. A $45 300 contract for a normal school addition was awarded to H F Stolte of Redfield with $50 000 appropriated. Ben Dotson reports a major quartz ledge at Mineral Hill on the Sandwich lode with promising assays, likened to a bigger strike than Homestake, attracting Spearfish interest.
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Queen City Mail
Frank Welch
Seattle
Wash
J. S. Pratt
Hot Springs
Soldiers’ Home Board
Goddard
Society of Black Hills Pioneers
Rapid City
H. F. Stolte
Redfield
S. D
Ben Dotson
Mineral Hill
Sandwich Lode
Log-road Gulch
Ben
Black Hills
Broken Bow Man Takes Own Life By Hanging
S D Bishop a 45 year old well known Broken Bow resident died by hanging due to financial difficulties. His body was found by his eldest son at 6 30 AM, hanging from a harness line in the stable. He had been dead two to four hours. Bishop formerly ran a Singer sewing machine agency here but was recently replaced. He was a Modern Woodmen member and left an invalid wife and six children.
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Broken Bow
Neb
S. D. Bishop
Bishop
Singer Sewing Machine
Modern Woodmen
Indians Wind Up Religious Meeting at Niobrara
In Valentine Nebraska on August 30, the Christian Indian convocation of the Niobrara deanery concluded after five days on Antelope creek. Bishops Hare and Johnson confirmed 74 Indians and baptized 18. About 2,500 Indians camped nearby, many traveling five to six days. Rev. Amos Ross, a native priest, was elected dean for the session.
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Valentine
Neb
Niobrara
Episcopal Church
South Dakota
Antelope Creek
Hare
Johnson
Amos Ross
Sioux Falls Population Hit by Directory Figures
Sioux Falls release notes the Polk Avery directory showing a 1905 census population of 18,450, up about 5,000 from the earlier count. The book lists 7,980 names, and uses a method multiplying by 12 to justify the total.
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Sioux Falls
Polk-Avery
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the Globe
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