Storm Toll in Hastings Deaths Reach Fifteen
A series of heavy storms and tornados struck Clay, Franklin, and Kearney counties, Nebraska, Sunday evening. Fifteen people killed, many injured, and extensive property loss estimated at $80,000. Dead include clergy and families near Upland, Panize, Norman, and Fairfield with several victims named. warnings saved others who sought shelter in cellars.
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Hastings
Neb
Clay
Franklin
Kearney
Norman
Ganel McCurily
Robert. Mecurey
John Wehlever
Earl Bacon
C. A. Tipple
Uplate
Joan Peters
Chris Lamers
Panlize
James Mumavw
Frank Quigg
Flora Palmer
John Palmer
Daniel McCurdy
Upland
Fairfield
Threaten Another Big Strike Near Chicago
Chicago May 26 railroad freight handlers seek a 25 percent wage increase. A meeting of railroad managers represented by 24 roads rejected the demand as unreasonable citing a previous 14 percent advance. President Curran warned a strike of about 10 000 freight handlers in the Chicago rail system unless concessions are made.
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Chicago
Curran
Assemblyman Brayton Dies in Dartford
Lorentus J Brayton died in Dartford Wisconsin on Sunday at age ? served his sixth term as clerk of the circuit court and represented Green Lake county in the assembly from 1965 to 1883. He was father in law of C H Smith the current assemblyman from Green Lake county. The funeral will be held today.
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Dartford
Lorentus J Brayton
Green Lake County
C. H. Smith
Notable Obituaries and News Briefs From Various Cities
Sams in Brief reports the deaths of Caer Dubois once a Michigan railway engineer. H A Smith longtime Indianapolis Journal associate editor aged 65. H A Tazler aged 66 a pioneer bicycle maker in New York. Rockland State Representative MacCartney aged 39 born in Prairie du Chien Wisconsin. Admiral Schelsey and Irish party touring St Louis on return from Mexico. Wallula Washington presidential visit greeted by about 560, school encouraged toward education. Rev J V McClintock pastor in Sioux City died. he led a Burlington church 25 years. a lustre of white pearl weighing 6 grains found in Mississippi River at Lansing Bay sold in Chicago for 2060 dollars. Miss Gennett
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Caer Dubois
Michigan
Indianapolis
H. A. Smith
Indianapolis Journal
H. A. Tazler
New York
Rovkbind
Mass
MacCartney
Prairia du Chien
Wisconsin
Atish
Lansing Bay
George Gotden
Miss Gennett
Fragmented report on conventions and sports contests across cities
Rud with Gordon opened a shell containing the pearl at the Illinois state convention of German Catholic societies. Reports by president and treasurer were headlined. Bishop Janningen of Belleville and Nicholas Gomer of Dubuque spoke in favor of consolidation with the national federation. Action was postponed. Chicago announced from Rock Island that General Passenger Agent Allen’s jurisdiction was extended to include all lines of the system. The Zielger Artic expedition party will sail from Hopoken on Wednesday under William J. Peters of the National Geographic Society. Peters leads the scientific corps and is second in command of the expedition. In Indianapolis national officers elected Frank T. Hawley as grand master. Resolutions favored legislation opposing railroad regulation of the use limit at 35, arguing many qualified men are denied employment. At the National Sporting Club in London, Jack Palmer vs Twin Sullivan for middleweight England title drew after fifteenth round with a 1000 stake.
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Rud
Gordon
Ilinois
Janngen
Belleville
Nicholas Gomer
Dubuque
National Federation
Chicago
Rock Island
Allen
Missouri River
Zielger Artic
Hopokén
William J. Peters
National Geographical Society
Peters
Indianapolis
National Enrichmen
Frank T. Hawley
National Sporting Club
London
Jack Palmer
New Castle
Twin” Sullivan
Boston
England
Hayti Ministry Resigns Over Securities Inquiry
Port au Prince May 26 The Hayti ministry resigns en bloc except for the war minister after opposing the commission’s plan to continue investigating alleged 32,000,000 in government securities fraud. President Alexis Nord had supported extending the probe, prompting the resignation.
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Port Au Prince
Hayti
Alliei
Commission 62
Alexis Nord
Bowen Arrives in Caracas Under Warm Reception
United States minister Bowen landed at Le Guayra and was greeted with enthusiasm by the people and authorities. He wished for a quiet reception but was met in Caracas by President Castro, the cabinet, and foreign residents during a demonstration.
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Bowen
Caragas
United States
Winister Bowen
le Guayra
Caracas
Castro
Admiral Teeney Seeks Dutch Harbor Coaling Station
Washington May 26 Admiral Teeney as president of the general board has sent a report to Secretary Moody urging the immediate establishment of a coaling station at Dutch Harbor Alaska The action aims to boost naval logistics and Pacific presence with a new fuel and supply point.
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Dewey
Alaska Station
Washington
Admiral Teeney
General Board
Moody
Dutch Harbor
Alaska
Quakers Demand Roosevelt Nomination At State Convention
Harrisburg May 26 The Republican state convention will meet on Wednesday The platform will endorse Roosevelt for renomination oppose revision of the tariff by the next congress endorse the state administration and commend actions of Senators Quay and Rose.
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Harrisburg
Roosevelt
Seators Quay
Rose
Alfonso Inherits a Fortune in Madrid Will
In Madrid on May 27 King Alfonso inherits 87,500,000 under the will of his grandfather King Francis. The will was opened after a ceremony and upon the lapse of 12 months since his grandfather's death.
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Madrid
Alfonso
Francis
Monty Ake
Timber Sale Advertisements for Chippewa Indians
Washington May 27 Advertisements for the sale of timber on 108000 acres owned by the Chippewa Indians in Minnesota have been prepared by the general land office commissioner and will be published soon. This will be followed by another 200000 acres. Proceeds are estimated at 10000000 to 15000000 dollars, with the money going to the Indians.
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Washington
Minnesota
General Land Office
Statement by Secretary on Endorsement and Opposition
Secretary to the President Loeb released a statement noting the president did not solicit support. He said the issue would rise and those favoring his administration would endorse while opponents would oppose. He expressed being touched by Canton McKinney county officials urging approval.
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McKinney
Canton
Red hat likely for Chapelle in future cardinal line up
Rome May 26 Pope Leo spoke on possible future cardinals and said Americans may secure two more places in the sacred college. He cited conditions in Cuba and the Philippines as the reason, with Archbishop Cuanelle expected to receive the reg hat for Cuba and Porto Rico work and another American archbishop likely to become a cardinal after the Philippines question is settled.
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Chapelle Rome
Leo
Sacred College
Cuba
Philippines
Cuanelle
Porto Ries
Paris Man Shoots Self in Apparment Amid Crisis
Paris reports Dr. Charles Wendt of New York shot and killed himself in his Paris apartment yesterday during a temporary mental disturbance. Police say the incident occurred during a personal crisis, with witnesses noting no others were involved.
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Paris
BE. Charles Wendt
New York
Minnesota Editors Arrive for Four Day Washington Visit
About 150 members of the Minnesota editorial association arrived in Washington yesterday to stay four days. On Thursday evening the local Minnesota association will render the visitors’ reception and entertainment program.
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Washington
Minnesota Editoral Association
Minnesowa Association
Will filed for probate of Benjamin F. Jones estate
The will of Benjamin F. Jones, noted steel manufacturer, was filed for probate before Register George H. Stengel in Pittsburg on May 26. The estate value is not estimated, but insiders say it is not less than 60,000,000 dollars.
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Pittsburg
Benjamin F. Jones
George H. Stengel
Solon Admits Plot to Bribe in Massachusetts
Boston May 66 John B D Moran a lawyer announces a written confession detailing a widespread bribery scheme by Massachusetts men. The document implicates seven prominent legislators and was produced by two Boston residents.
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Solon
Boston
Mass
John BD. Moran
Massachussetts
Bos
Boston Legislator Disappears After Confession Delivery
A ton merchant and legislator in 1901 disappeared from Boston after handing a confession to Mr. Moran. Moran plans to present this evidence to the grand jury immediately.
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Ton Merchant
Boston
Mr. Moran
Banquet for Ambassador Herbert Honors Guests in New York
British Ambassador Herbert was guest of honor at a Pilgrims of the United States dinner. Principal speakers included Ambassador Herbert and Secretary Root. Healths for President Roosevelt and King Edward were toasted. In Sioux City a Northwestern train from Omaha was damaged near Onaway at 11:05 p.m. last night with injuries reported and a surgeons team dispatched.
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New York
Herbert
Pilgrims
United States
Root
Roosevelt
King Edward
Sioux City
Northwestern
Omaha
Rich Jews Escape After Kisheneff Massacre Fears
Berlin reports detail a massacre last month that destroyed 70 houses and sacked shops leaving about 2,000 families homeless. Forty-five people were killed with dozens wounded, as the German Jewish relief society seeks aid for Kisheneff victims while wealthy Jews decline cash relief to avoid attracting further attack.
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Berlin
Kisheneff
Kisheneft
Kishinet
Telegraphed Briefs From A Dim Newspaper Page
News items report Agnes Tracey known as Anwyn died in New York three days ago after a stage career. A Boston bout between Gus Rutlin and Sandy Ferguson ended in a draw. New Amsterdam marks 250 years of municipal government. In Jackson Kentucky guards view prison unrest as prisoners Curtis Jett and Tom White loom. A child named Mabel Dennis, three, was fatally trampled by a horse at Wavzeka.
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Agnes Ethel Tracey
Slo
Agnes Ethel
Anwyn
New York
Boston
Gus Rutlin
Akron
Sandy Ferguson
Chelsea
New Amsterdam
Jackson
Curtis Jett
Tom White
Six Chauffeurs Die In Paris Madrid Auto Race
Reports from the first stage of the Paris to Madrid automobile race confirm six chauffeur deaths. Names include Orre Roderiz and Nixon among others, with several others injured. The fatalities occurred in collisions and fires along the route near Libourne and Spain, casting doubt on the future of European motor racing.
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Paris
Orre Roderiz
Barrows’ Machin
Tres
Mrs Bedford Confesses Child Was Not Her Own
Mrs Gunning Bedford admitted making false declarations after withdrawing a not guilty plea. The Bow Street magistrate imposed the maximum fine of £10 for unlawfully causing a registrar to enter an altered birth record. The case centers on Bedford leaving £200,000 to a child and the subsequent discovery that the child may be a foster match.
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Lendon
Bedford
Paris
Nosh
Bedfords
Marshall Hall
Perfection Far Off: Emerson Banquet Speech on Public Life
Henry Watterson, at the Emerson centennial banquet in New York, warned that the ideal in public life is unattainable and that true leadership comes from men of flesh and duty rather than perfect ideals. He argued how democracy breeds practitioners who defer action, with Washington Jefferson and Lincoln cited as examples of imperfect yet devoted leaders.
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New York
Henry Watterson
Society of American Authors
Waldorf-Astomt
Bentham and Mill
Kentucky
Texas
Washington
Hamilton
Jefferson
Lincoln
Statnsman
Fragmentary Thought on Ideal States and Final Quest
The text presents a convoluted meditation on a less strenuous path and a distant final world quest. It mentions paradise, cold storage for human delectation, a crystal assortment of ideas, and the idea of an ideal state. The writing appears as a fragmented, archaic stream of consciousness.
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Paradise
Walt
Plot to Kill President Roosevellt Stuns Walla Walla
In Walla Walla Washington on May 27 Joseph Becker a Tadiran socialist is jailed on suspicion of plotting to kill President Roosevelt. He allegedly boasted of a plan to shoot Roosevelt and Kaiser Wilhelm, carried a Winchester, and was tracked by partner Pat Kine from Pendleton Oregon. Becker, a Swiss national, worked at a butcher shop and hid a rifle in a farmer's barn along his march route. Police fear a tragedy was narrowly averted.
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Walla Walla
Wash
Joseph Becker
Roosevelt
Becker
Pendleton
Ore
William
Germany
Pat Kine
Killer of Emma Green's Father In Willyboro Fight
Willyboro May 27 Henry Green forbade his daughter Emma Green to pair with Edgar Copeland. Copeland stopped their return home, stepped from his vehicle, struck Green, and lethal violence followed in the sight of Emma and her sister. Copeland then urged Emma to ride but Green refused. The ensuing fight ended with Green's death.
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Willyboro
Henry Green
Emma Green
Edgar Copeland
Copeland
Green
Gren
Textile workers to strike across Philadelphia mills
Philadelphia May 27 notices posted by manufacturers refuse the workers demand for a 53 hour week. The strike is set to begin next Monday with upwards of 190000 employed workers likely to participate after June 1 as the time limit for concessions passes.
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Philadelphia
Stalwarts Fish Outing Sparks Political Talk
A gathering of Ashland leaders at Ishigamissigao club on Lac Court OREilles sparks rumors of planning a successor to the eleventh story political bloc. Senator Riordan and Henry Casson head a list that includes Cong Adams Sengtoy Harvig L D Harvey and others while Babcock was called to Washington.
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Ashland
Wis
Ishigamissigao Club
Lac Court O'Reilles
Con- Ton Babcock
Washington
Quarles
Senator Riordan
Henry Casson
Congressman Adams
Sengtoy Harvig
L. D. Harvey
The
Ring Brothers
A. J. Cheney
O'Neil
Fifield
W. R. Durfee
G. F.morrill
Judge Cochrane
D. G Sampson
Thomas Bardon
T. J. Bristol
Joe Reéner
SERMANS DISCUSS MORAL DETERIORATION IN BERLIN
Berlin May 27 an animated discussion at the annual Berlin squad session on the deterioration of morals in the capital. Some speakers said Berlin had incurred a dubious fame, outrivaling Paris in vice, and if cannot suppress immorality the church must try to purify the city.
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Berlin
Paris
Indicted man accused of convincing woman to suic ide
Ceilsworth Jordan of Galesburg was indicted by a grand jury for murder in inciting Roma Snowball to take her own life. The coroner's inquest heard Mrs Snowball's husband testify that Jordan used letters and other means to induce the woman to die.
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Chicago
Ceilsworth Jordan
Galesburg
Roma
Snowball
Jordan
Royal Arcanum Officers Named for Mitsou District
The Royal Arcanum announces officers led by supreme president Robinson of Mitsou 1 with other key roles listed. Robert Van Sanés serves as orator, H. S. Burkhart as guide, J. S. Johnson as trustee, D. R. Crampton as council work member, and Sinvis as committee member in Michigan.
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Royal Arca
Robinson of
Mitsou 1
Robert van Sanés
H. S. Burkhart
Tinais
J. S. Johnson
Sinvis
D. R- Crampton
Michigan
Fatal creamery separator blast kills two in Minnesota
In Elm Grove creamery Rep ton county a separator exploded killing Frank Karnovitsch and injuring another man. The blast wrecked the building and likely caused a fatality.
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St. Cloud
Minn
Elm Grove
Repton County
Frank Karnovitsch
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