Veteran Nebraska editor found dead in Omaha Bee building
Edward Rosewater editor of the Omaha Bee for forty years was found dead in court room No 6 on the Bee building's third floor. Officials believe heart failure caused his death after he sat in a coat room for a moment. Rosewater, born in Dukevan Bohemia in 1841, arrived in the United States in 1854 and held multiple public posts including Nebraska legislator and Republican national committee member. He promoted the Trans MississipppI exposition in Omaha in 1898.
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Omaha
Edward Rosewater
Omaha Bee
Nebraska
Bee
Rowewater
Seleep
Troup
Mr. Rosewater
The
Omaha Beer
Dukevan
Bohemia
United States
United States Mail Telegraph Corps
Pacific Telegraph Company
Republican National Committee
National Committee
United States Mint Commission
Universal Postal Congress
Aftermath of Chilean Quake and Fire
Ambulance stations and hospitals in Valparaiso treat 3600 injured from the recent quake and ensuing fire.Mme Von Der Lund, spouse of Col. Von Der Lund, dies from quake injuries. Valparaiso plans to expel non workers due to food scarcity as 600 cattle head toward Santiago to relieve meat shortage. Banks resume loan interest rates.
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Santiago
Chile
Valparaiso
Mme. von der Lund
Col
von der Lund
Soul marches on at Osawatomie centennial
Osawatomie Kansas hosts a semicentennial celebration of the Battle of Osawatomie begun Wednesday in the former home of John Brown. Flags bunting decorate streets as the Ninth Cavalry band under Major George Morgan camps on the battlefield and hundreds attend the event.
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Osawatomie
Kan
Owawatomie
John Brown
Ninth Cavalry
George Morgan
Sparks Renominated by Nevada Democrats in Reno
Governor John Sparks was renominated by acclamation at the Nevada Democratic state convention in Reno. James G. Sweeney and Sam Davis, both of Carson, withdrew from gubernatorial contention. Sweeney took the nomination for the supreme bench while Davis failed to win the congressional race against George Bartlett of Tonopah.
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Reno
John Sparks
Nevada
James G. Sweeney
Sam Davis
Carson
Sweeney
Supreme Bench
Davis
Congress
George Bartlett
Tonopah
Intense August Heat Racks England as Judges Work in Shirts
London reports the last day of August breaking heat records with 92 degrees in the shade and 129 in the sun. Despite the heat, no prostrations were noted as judges on county courts reportedly dispense justice in shirt sleeves.
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London
England
Notice of Manchuria wreck with limited water and jettison plan
Honolulu reports sounds show ten feet of water at low tide on Manchurias starboard side. Five feet of water in the hold and structural damage along the bilge and keel are noted. 2,500 tons of coal aboard will be jettisoned. Captain Metcalf has a dredger ready if needed and expects at least two weeks to float the steamer.
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Honolulu
Manchuria
Metcalf
Utah Wheat, Accidents, and Rail Plans Across State
In Utah reports, Monroe field wheat is rusty as storms ruin hay. Willa Parkingen of Hyrum recovers from horse accident injuries. Salt Lake City sees a wagon accident and a man seriously injured. Mining fatalities occur at Mark City and Elsinore teens suffer runaways. Plans emerge for double tracking the Rio Grande Western and a long railway tunnel project between Croville and Backwith Pass.
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Dick Mooneye
Salt Lake
Reginald Jackson
Soldier Summit
Colton
Scofield
Winter Quarters
Joseph C Jones
Mammoth
Idaho News Roundup From Caldwell To Twin Falls
Idaho headlines report Caldwell carpenters forming a union and the city pushing a $41,000 bond project for a new city hall. Ditch work east of Placerville involves over eighty men by Rolce Paitin Power & Hydraulic. Meadows fans note a long-running event at Caldwell with strong turnout. County reports show crop prosperity, blIGHT absence, and countywide harvest hopes. Payette cannery expansion and yields across Long valley are highlighted, along with new electrical projects in Payette Weiser and Ontario. A fatality near Forest is recorded, while legal and political notes include temperance support and forgery arrest. A bank president narrowly escapes an explosion while refilling a car tank near Wapn Lake.
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Elsinore
Belle Silvester
Dan Washburn
Arthur Messenger
Salt Lake City
Denver
Laura Nelson
Bingham
Utah County
Provo Lake
Springville
National Pickle Company
Gali Lake
Utah
Kaysville
Lehi
Spanish Fork
Ogden
Weber Club Rooms
Ely
Nev
R. H. Little
C. D. Hagerty
Kelton
Nelda
Leh
Perry Irrigation Company
Weber County
Perry
Weber River
Canyon County Teachers’ Institute
Caldwell
Rolce Paitin Power & Hydraulic Company
Placerville
Thiuraday
Peer Creek
Forent
Long Valley
Payette
Nora
Payette Valley
John Robinson
Boise River
State Board of Equalization
Secretary of the Interior
Vulcan Iron Works
Chicago
Minidoka
Er. D. Carter
Wallace
Idaho
Hau Claire
Win
Clarence Shaw
Lotthe McDermott
Peter McDermott
Idaho Falls
Abu Saloon League
Ed Graham
Welsar
Elle
Bportanen’s Association
Pocatello
W. R. Crosby
O'Fallon
Til
P. J. Holohan
Twin Falla
W. F P. Kettenbach
Lewiston National Bank
Lewiatern
Wapn Lake
Brights Disease and Diabetes Pamphlet Warns of Dangers
A pamphlet from the John J. Fulton Co. of Washington Street, Cal., warns about Brights disease and diabetes. It lists symptoms such as kidney trouble after the third month, frequent urination, cloudy urine, and vision changes, urging readers to seek early care.
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John J. Fulton Co
Washington Street
Jan Prandees
Cal
Notice of Utah land selection protest and sale
Notice announces a Utah land selection by the state and invites protests within a set period. It notes the land is valued for mineral use versus agriculture, urges public involvement, and states that absence of protest implies approval. Frank D. Hobbs signs as Register with first publication date August 15, 1906.
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Utah
Eallet
Washington, D. C
Frank DD. Hobbs
Register
Thousands Suffer Kidney Trouble and Don’t Suspect It
Public notice style ad for Dr Kilmer’s Swamp-Root kidney remedy claims many suffer kidney trouble without knowing it. Describes a home test with water and sediment, symptoms of back pain and frequent urination, and promotes Swamp-Root as the cure. Mentions sample bottle and order info from Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY.
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N.Y
Teamp-Foot
Pope
Des Kilmer
Hawe
Tier
Binghamton
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Monroe
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Joe Douglas
Saltlake City
Terrance McGuirk
Duly Judge Mining Company
Mark City
Henry M. Hansen
Manila
Wiliam Chapney
Salt Lake Clio
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Salta
Bugar House
Western Pacific
Croville
Backwith Pass
Idaho State News
Halley
Carpenters of
Union
Lata
Crigd
New Plymouth
Boots
Twin Falls
Idaho Light & Power Company
Weiser
Ontario
the National Biscuit Company
Castle Gate
Wilson & Taylor
Lehi Merc. Co
J. Taylor
Pt Bvuzek
EN Ving
Salt Lane City
Labor
Hammer Bros
Main Street
State Street
Buss
Deacock
Eagle” Bakers
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