Norfolk Race Meeting Draws Record Attendance
The Norfolk track hosted the second day of the 1907 North Nebraska racing season with an estimated 2,500 spectators. Horses including Lady V and Storm Cloud excelled in 2:27 and 2:25 trots while crowds cheered bands and a large O Neill delegation.
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Norfolk
North Nebraska
Nebraska
Grand Stand
White Wings
O'Neill
Lady V
Molley
Jin
Raven Boy
White Wines
Lolo B
King Woodford
Freund
Gr. m
Shoe Taagi Sr
Ui Bin'n'cripsi Pisatayaaensiba Nein Molley
Beezley
B. G
Stantz
B. m
Bell
Storm Cloud
M. Gockwood
Kenesaw
Col Matheson
Mies Gand
Wreith
Mino Gurd
Queen of the West
Miss Gurd
Finkuh
Fierm Cloud
Star Cloud
Edith BF
Miss Gund
Storm Cud
Storm
Matheson
Big Boy
Tiare
Sioneploud
Deekwood
S. m
Hdlih & Wr. Im
Hreund
Queen
Fom
Spokes From the Sulkies
Visitors at Thursday’s races from Stanton included Albert Pil. The brief note lists attendees and hints at a local social addendum attached to the racing event.
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Stanton
Albert Pil
Armenian Priest Held Central in Blackmail Conspiracy
New York police focus on Father Lovant Martoogessian as key figure in a conspiracy to extort wealthy Armenians and link to Tavshanjians murder. Indictments allege extortion and attempted robbery with a red ink death threat mailed from New York, signed by terror group symbols, while Hampartzoomian awaits confession about the scheme and the priest’s role.
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New York
Lovant Martoogessian
Neure
Tavshanjian
Bebos Hampartzoomian
Hampartzoomlan
Lowell
Polie
Martoogessian
Hud
Tayshanjian
Constantinople
Hercutian
Gulabi Gulbenkian
America
Haroutian Gulbenkian
Wreck on Mobile and Ohio kills one and injures many
Wreck on the Mobile and Ohio line between Jonestoro and Mill Creek derails a fast southbound train. Edward Williams of Jackson Tennessee is killed and Engineer A A Wilde likely fatally injured. Several passengers suffer serious bruises as a fire consumes one car before extinguishment.
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Mobile
Ohio
Jonestoro
Mobile and Ohio
Here
Mill Creek
Edward Williams
Jackson
Tenn
A. A. Wilde
Judge Robbins Steps Down in Powers Murder Case
Special Judge Robbins vacated the Georgetown bench after an affidavit alleged prejudice in the Caleb Powers murder trial, prompting a new trial order and procedural moves in Kentucky.
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Robbing
Georgetown
Robbins
Caleb Powers
Former Judge Abner Smith and Gustav Sorrow Sentenced to Immediate Imprisonment
Chicago August 1. Former Judge Abner Smith and Gustav F Sorrow, recently convicted of fraudulent banking in the Bank of America failure, ordered to begin serving their penitentiary terms at once. They were promptly taken into custody by a deputy sheriff.
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Chicago
Abner Smith
Gustav F. Sorrow
Bank of America
Pilger Top-O'Neil In Pitcher’s Duel 2–0 Victory
Pilger edged O'Neil 2 to 0 in a sharp baseball clash. Bradlow fanned nine and hit four batters while Muster Cofe Coombs ruled on the plate amid a noisy crowd. Moor and Martin contributed the game’s two hits for Pilger as O'Neil failed to break through.
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Pilger
Holt County
Neill
Schwarze
Vo Pier
Coombe
Spencer
Capbre Coombs
ONC
Flea
Paleo
Moor
Morigonery
AL Thes
Holt
Schwartz
Hoir
R.A
Pilgeisbawen
O'Neil Veruae
Meler
Biehley
Bells
Bradley
Schwarls
Schwarz
Airlie
Pilger H Poa
Martin
Larcen
Dryer
Ant
Gye Hee
William Resker
Montgor Iy
Wilson
Richley
Bee
O Neill Baseball Row Sparks Qualms At Carnival
Billy Wilson who caught for O Neill is a former Nebraska football star. O Neill acquisitions from Fremont include first baseman and pitcher. Umpire Josiah Coombs of Spencer calmed a tense crowd. Sanford Parker calls the squabble the first for O Neill this season. A follow up game may occur on the second day of the O Neill races. The Norfolk carnival may stage a championship featuring O Neill and other towns.
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O'Neill
Brown
Holt
O'Neill White Wings
O'Neil
Sanford Packer
United States
Evins
Ruth Fivans
J. A. Mann
Gerry
J. B. Mollo
K. W. Edwards
G. W. Smith
J. Fr. O'Donnell
D. H. Cronin
The
Frontier
Julians
T. V. Golden
Miss McManus
O'Neill Whitewings
O Neill Whitewings
Fether
Norfolk
Pilger
Yucatan
Pilgerites
Pakenshnew
Howard Beymer
J. C. Eccles
Harry Burr
Billy Beck
Paul Lincrode
John Koerber
Irving Walling
Billy Wilson
University of Nebraska
Fremont
Lincoln
Josiah Coombs
Spencer
Coombs
Sanford Parker
Atkinson
Stantor
Pierce
Plainview
Brunswick
Death of John N. Duke and drowning deaths linked to bathing
A report details the death of John N. Duke of Slounity after a long career in Ornate, and notes two drowning incidents. Irvin Showalter, twenty one, drowned while bathing with companions off a sand bar near Marlington. A convicted murder case is also mentioned.
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Marlington
Irvin Showalter
Miners Vote to Return to Work Under UMWA Pressure
The United Mine Workers announce a tentative settlement with Pittsburgh Coal Company over alleged labor violations. Workers in several districts may return to work as President Feehan allows a few hours for the company to adjust terms. If unresolved, up to fifty or more mines could face immediate closure and a return to possible strikes.
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Mittebury
Atle
District New of
Unitted Mine Workers of
Alba
Pivtshire Diatelok Uli Beed
Patrick Peehin
Othe
Feehan
Te Wall
Utter Coal Company
Wilch
Aeder
Wienen
Pittsburg
Tinfon
QRE Strikers Resume Work After Vote End Strike
Duluth Minnesota workers at Mesaba and Northern railways vote to resume duties ending strike. Pay remains under verbal agreement set to expire October 31 next. News reaches Hibbing and Nashwauk with rejoicing.
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Duluth
Minn
Aug
Tae
Aoredse da Pas
Dreslatn Mesaba
Nomhern
Ocr 81
Bederh Hibhing
Nashwaunk
Beveridge to Marry Katherine Eddy in August
In St Petersburg the wedding of Chicago socialite Misa Katherine Eddy, sister of Sencer F. Eddy, and Indiana Senator Albert J. Beveridge is set for August 7 at the ambassador's residence. Beveridge must sign numerous documents before the marriage permit, and he arrives from Berne today for a private ceremony.
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St. Petersburg
Misa Katherine Eddy
Chicago
Sencer F. Eddy
Albert J. Beveridge
United States
Indiana
Tower
Heveridge
Berne
Adolphus Busch Improving After Illness at Villa
The physician treating Adolphus Wuschh of St Louis reported he is out of danger and improving gradually at his villa near Schwalbach Prussia. The doctor says convalescence may require spending next winter in a southern climate.
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Schwalbach
Prussia
Adolphus Wuschh
St. Louis
Here
Busch
Woman Masquerades as Miner in Pennsylvania Mine Deaths
Susie Povle posed as a man and worked with her husband Steve Povle in Cecil area mines for three years before a mine accident. She was wounded and hospitalized, while Steve Povle faced charges for employing female help in a mine.
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Washington
Washington County
Cai
Joe” Povle
Susie Povle
Cecil
Steve Povle
Miles Marshal of Parade
In Boston on August 1 ten thousand men marched in a civic and industrial procession as part of Old Home week New England day celebration. Lt Gen Nelson A Miles retired served as parade marshal.
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Miles
Boston
Nelson A. Miles
O. B
Roosevelt Sends Governor Curry to Straighten New Mexico Tangle
President Roosevelt conferred with Governor Curry and sent him to New Mexico with a firm mandate to root out graft and intrigue. The talks in Oyster Bay followed by lunch with Chief Justice Kent and Judge Todey focused on reform, tax valuation, and railroad assessments in the territory.
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Roosevelt
New Mealea
George Curry
PHN
Offfes
Curry
New Mexico
Sammore
Thi
Currey
Justlee Kent
Arizona
Medora
Thes. Todey
Porto Tthea
Jie Hodey
Kansas City Chiefs Leadership Shakeup After Probe
Governor Polk promises police reform as Kansas City board refuses to reappoint Chief John Hayes and appoints Daniel Ahearn acting chief. Willie Hayes is ousted as fifth officer removed amid corruption inquiry. Patrolman Parry Arthur tries to shoot ex Commissioner Rozzelle. Arthur subdued. Tensions flare as Gallagher accuses Hayes of pressuring for insurance business with his son. Brannan supports Hayes with evidence. Mayor Beardsley and officers restore order as turmoil continues.
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Kansans City
Aug
Polk
Wonte
Kansas City
Board of Police Commissioners
John Hayes
Daniel Ahearn
Plate
Willie Miaried
Hiayes
Parry A. Arthur
Poallee
Revgelle
Pullea
Whorzelle
Arthur
Hayes Arthur
Rozzelle
Hayes
Gallagher
Ealoons
Bert Brannan
Beardsley
Escaped Patient Holds Train With Pitchfork in Owosso
John Debraw an escaped Pontiac asylum patient halted a train with a pitchfork in Owosso Michigan. The engineer stopped to avoid a collision as Debraw claimed ownership of the railroad and a right to stop the train.
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Owosso Mich
John Debraw
Pontiac Asylum
Debraw
Ward Muni Court Appearance For Manslaughter Charge
Representative Charles M Ward state house speaker was arrested in Detroit police court on a manslaughter charge related to an April criminal operation causing the death of Edith Presley proofreader for the state senate. Ward requested exemption and bailed out at 3000 with two securities for Sept. 6 hearing.
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Detroit
Charles M. Ward
State House of Representatives
Edith Presley
State Senate
Ward
Muti
Stein
Justica Thon
Doctors Say Chlorform Poisoning In Mrs Magill Death
The analysis of Mrs. Pet Magill stomach contents found chloroform poisoning as the cause of death with a trace of arsenic. State's Attorney Miller said the report supports the theory that Mrs Magill may have killed herself.
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Clinton, al
Pet Magill
Fred Mig
Attornes Miller
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