Nelson Morris dies in Chicago at 68 of heart disease
Nelson Morris, the multi millionaire packer, died in his Chicago home from heart disease and Bright's disease at age 68. He leaves a widow and four children. Surprising discoveries show his estate may reach up to 50 million dollars with vast holdings including the L7 ranch in South Dakota, Texas land, steamship interests, and stakes in banks and railroads. His will reportedly leaves one third to his wife, with generous gifts to charity and loyal employees and the remainder to his children.
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Chicago
Nelson Morrris
Bright
Nelson Morris
Morris
South Dakota
Texas
United States
Question legality of hasty wedding surfaces amid doubt
A Nebraska clergyman married Shady Monsour of New London and Mary Assar in Wisconsin within a week. Wisconsin law requires visiting ministers to file credentials. Rev. Nichols did not, triggering questions on the ceremony’s validity. Officials report no credentials on file, while locals seek verification and potential adjustments with a Wisconsin assistant present.
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Shady Monsour
New London
Wis
Mary Assar
Mill Street
Nichols
Kearney
Neb
Wisconsin
the Register of Deeds
Ask the President to End the Strike
Chicago August 27 A petition circulating among the striking telegraphers, board of trade and prominent brokers asks President Roosevelt to intervene and settle the strike. It warns of demoralized business, paralyzed telegraph companies, and possible losses to business interests. Reports from strike headquarters show 49 of 244 operators are working. The Northern Division reports 5 working, 13 total.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Roosevelt
Central Strike
Associated Press
Milwaukee
la Crosse
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
West Superior
Plot to murder crown prince foiled in Lisbon
Lisbon police thwarted a plot to kill the crown prince during festival celebrations ahead of his return on September 22. The thwarted plan was uncovered as authorities increased security.
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Lisbon
Weather forecast and river outlook across states
Wisconsin and Iowa fair tonight and Wednesday with cooler north. Minnesota fair tonight and Wednesday. River forecast shows stages near steady over 36 hours with readings at Red Wing 3.5 and La Crosse 5.1. Local gauges list Davenport and Prairie du Chien among others with small changes.
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Wisconsin
Iowa
Minnesota
Red Wing
Reeds Landing
la Crosse
Prairie du Chien
Davenport
Louisana
Robertson Players Win an Ovation at Dramatic Festival
The Donald Robertson company opened last evening amid bad weather to a well filled house. The first play The Aliser featured Robertson as Harpagon the miser, delivering a masterful portrayal of avarice and despair. Edward Longman and Milton Sills impressed as Cleante and Elise. Anna Titus as Elise and Elinor Foster as Mariane gave bright performances. a strong supporting cast, including Marion Redlich and George Pierrot, completed a notable night. Tonight features The Triumph of Youth with Robertson as Marquis de Simers and Florence E. Bradley and Anna Titus in key roles, plus a planned matinee Thursday. Rosmersholm is slated for Wednesday.
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Moliere
Donald Robertson
Harpagon
Mr. Robertson
Edward Longman
Cleante
Mariane
Milton Sills
Elise
Mr. Sills
Anna Titus
Elinor Foster
Marion Redlich
Frosine
Clotilde Waska
Max de Simiers
Clotildes
Paris
Marquis de Simers
Robertson
Florence E. Bradley
Martha
Marquis
Atlantic City Bathers Ordered to Hide Bare Legs
In Atlantic City New Jersey August 27 officials ban bare legs on the beach. After earlier fashion notes with bare ankles and feet the city enforces stockings and modest dress on female beachgoers, likening the change to a modern Lady Godiva edict.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Godiva
Whittier
Foreman Narrowly Buried in Cave-In on Vine Street Project
Olaf Swennes, foreman of the sewer crew on Vine between Tenth and Eleventh, was nearly buried in a ten foot ditch when a sand bank caved in. He escaped with only minor effects and returned to work later that afternoon after fellow workers helped free him.
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Olaf Swennes
Tenth
Bangor Carnival Cancelled by Row
Bangor Wis carnival called off indefinitely after a rupture in the ranks of the carnival company. The town plans to try again in October with arrangements already started. reporters say creditors and locals expect a later celebration. Russell Smith, La Crosse clerk, delivered the news of the abandonment this morning.
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Carnival Company
Bangor
Wis
la Crosse
Hudson
Carnival
Chicago
Russell Smith
Mr. Smith
Loss of Root Seen as Calamity for Roosevelt Administration
Washingtonians warn that Elihu Root's possible departure as secretary of state would be a grave loss. Taft and Cortelyou are cited as potential confidants, while Root's health and workload are noted. The piece discusses Latin American relations and the risk of replacing a pivotal figure amid strong ties and rising U S business with the region.
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Washington, D. C
J. C. Weiliver
Roosevelt
Elihu Root
State Department
Taft and
Cortelyou
Root
Muldoon
Latin America
United States
Rooth
Patient man, no record of soothing a tooth-cutting baby
A brief note states that a patient man never attempted to quiet a fussy infant with a tooth-cutting ache, leaving no documented action or outcome in this regard.
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Job
Tobacco War Torch Sets Fire to Prestonville Warehouse
A large tobacco warehouse owned by the tobacco trust burned in Prestonville Kentucky on August 27 causing about 150000 dollars in losses. One hundred fifty hogsheads of American Equity and a vast amount of leaf tobacco were destroyed. Authorities believe an incendiary acted, possibly at the instigation of independents in the tobacco war against the trust.
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Prestonville
Tobacco Trust
Star Chamber for National Leader
Dublin reports James Farrell editor of a Longsport nationalist paper and his followers were arrested at Longsport and brought before a special court on charges of unlawful assemblages aimed at inciting riot. Farrell has led opposition to the government and his paper has condemned the current ministry.
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Dublin
James Farrell
Longsport
Farrell
Beck Before Court in Mexican Suit
Henry E. Horne leads creditors of the Mexican Plantation in a renewed suit against Michael Funk and relatives and Dr. W S Beck. Beck, once a prominent La Crosse property owner, testified under the discovery statute after service via subpoena was arranged when he arrived in La Crosse.
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Henry E. Horne
Michael Funk
W. S. Beck
Dr. Beck
la Crosse
Taft at Kansas City Tonight
Secretary of War Taft travels by train from Springfield to Kansas City and will speak tonight in the city. Washington and Oregon prepare warm receptions as Taft heads on his northwest tour, leaving Kansas City tonight.
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Taft
Kansas City
Springfield
Seattle
Wash
Washington
Oregon
Former state representative killed by lightning
FARMINGDALE Illinois August 27 John T Lyman a former state representative was struck by lightning this morning and killed at his farm near Farmingdale. He served in the state legislature and was known for his public service in the district. Funeral arrangements were not announced immediately.
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Farmingdale
Ill
John T. Lyman
Rabbi Reiman Paid Off Costs After Jail Threats
Rabbi Meyer Reiman of the Jewish congregation faced imprisonment for unpaid costs in a fish shipment case. He paid $4.82 in court after sheriff threats, amid poverty claims and slow congregation payments. Fellow defendant Nathan Ehrlich had paid his costs. another defendant George Merman faces trial.
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Meyer Reiman
North Eleventh Street
Brindley
Burns
Reiman
Nathan Ehrlich
Ehrlich
Rabbi Reiman
George H. Merman
United States Express Company
William Hoffman Falls From Barge on Mississippi
William Hoffman aged 50 a laborer on a government work near Alma fell from a rock barge into the Mississippi and drowned. He resided at Buffalo City and left a widow and family. A companion jumped in after him but could not save him.
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William Hoffman
Alma
Mississippi
Buffalo City
Son claims body of dead father in Chicago hotel tragedy
In Chicago on August 26 Miss Ethel Blaine, 25, was shot dead by her lover Charles B. Andrews, a married man. Andrews then fatally shot himself. Andrews’s son, arriving from Elkhart, Ind, claimed his father’s body. No next of kin claimed the woman’s body.
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Chicago
Ethel Blaine
Saratoga Hotel
Charles B. Andrews
Andrews
Elkhart
Ind
TRY ERICKSON FOR SHOOTING SISTER
Genni Abner Silbaugh of Viroqua and deputy Chester G. Silbaugh traveled to Readstown Vernon county to depose Mrs. Henry Freise, shot by her brother Henry W. Erickson on his farm. Erickson, in custody in Viroqua, faces trial before Justice Toney September 5. Freise was shot when she tried to dissuade him from night crow hunting while intoxicated. Sheriff found Erickson in his mother's room with the gun. Freise was hospitalized in La Crosse and resting easily.
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Generii Abner Silbaugh
Viroqua
Chester G. Silbaugh
Henry Freise
Henry W. Erickson
Readstown
Vernon County
Erickson
Toney
Jewelry thief nabbed in Chicago in St Joseph theft case
A man giving the name R C Burnham was arrested in Chicago on August 27 for a jewelry theft described as matching items stolen from a St Joseph store. Police report the suspect provided a false name while in custody.
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Chicago
R. C. Burnham
St. Joseph
Passenger panic as streetcar crash maims engineer
At Mill street crossing a streetcar derailed into a string of freight cars, trapping James Gaskill a 60 year old county court house engineer. He lost both legs below the knee in the crash and a race to hospital followed. Doctors feared he might not survive the amputation.
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James Gaskill
County Court House
Mill Street
la Crosse Hospital
F. C. Suitor
Gaskill
Suitor
Mill Street Crossing
Claude Donahower
Christenson
Christian Christenson
Allen Hotel
James Selby
Caledonia Street
C. S. Johnson
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