Wisconsin's La Follette At Norfolk In Chautauqua Rally
Senator Robert M. La Follette of Wisconsin spoke on Representative Government before a large Norfolk crowd, touting detailed remedies and enduring energy. He arrived with his son R. M. La Follette Jr. and rested after a long trip while guards and callers filled the scene. ex congressman J. J. McCarthy was among those turned away.
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Wayne and Winelde
Robert M. la Follette
Wisconsin
LA Follette
Senator la Follette
Dolliver
Norfolk
Kansas
Omaha
J. J. McCarthy
Ponca
R. M. la Follette, Jr
la Follette, Jr
Sioux Difference Ends In One-Round Bout
A street altercation between two Sioux Indians John O'Connor and James Williams ended when O'Connor seized a broom stick after a dispute over wives. Williams was knocked down but survived. O'Connor was fined 10 dollars and costs by Judge Kaberna and jailed.
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Warher
S. J
John O'Connor
James Williams
Williams
O'Connor
Kaberna
Jal
How Two Senators Heard the News of Allison Death
Former Senator Allen recalls Iowa statesman Senator Allison after the sudden death. Allen praises Allison as honest conscientious with great legislative knowledge and long friend relationship spanning over forty years. The account describes reactions from La Follette and McCarthy as the news reaches Norfolk and Chantaugqua.
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Allison
Senate
Iowa
Thirouigh
la Follette
McCarthy
Powenl
Randall
Newman Grove
Wisconsin
Allen
Norfolk
Senator Allen
New Rail Brace Is Invented in Bassett Nebraska
H P W Prelle living six miles east of Bassett has received a patent for a rail brace touted as simple strong and easy to place on rails especially on curves. The brace uses two identical iron pieces bolted between rails to form a complete support.
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Bassett, Neb
H. PF. W. Prelle
Bassett
Mr. Prelle
Hale Fails to Run in Nebraska Governor Primary
F J Hale could have won the Democratic nomination for Nebraska governor but was discouraged by local Democratic papers under machine influence. He chose to let the machine contest proceed among Berge Shallenberger and Ropy Jim.
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Hale
Atkinson
F. J. Hale
Nebraska
Machine
Berge
Shallenberger
Ropy Jim
Man Struck By Lightning In Electric Storm
Osmond Republican reports Fred Schulz, a resident northwest of town, was struck by lightning during the recent storm. He was knocked down, rendered unconscious, but recovered quickly afterward.
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Osmond
Fred Schulz
Indian powwow near Niobrara draws speakers and veterans
Niobrara Nebraska August 5 Special to The News Congressman Boyd of Neligh addressed the red men through an interpreter at the annual powwow. Major Meigley also spoke. Santee and neighboring tribes hold five day reunion at Jim Feather's, with Custer Scouts in war dances and ball and horse races among the events. Families from along the line attend.
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Niobrara
Neb
Congressman Hoyd
Wednesday City Pushes In From Many Towns
Numerous residents and visitors were seen in the city, with travelers from Pierce Stanton Hadar Meadow Grove Creighton and other locales visiting or returning. Notable local figures and out of town guests including Miss Hale Mrs Miller Mrs Tanner and Senator La Follette attended events and meetings around the area.
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Atkinson
Mrs. Miller
Winslide
John Hunt
Tilden
Ray Gleason
Hoskins
Dora Pahn
Hadar
William Elfring
Beemer
Thesdas
M. Cate
Pierce
N. Chase
Stanton
H. S. Overacker
Battle Creek
Tanner
City
Max Wilde
Bazile Mills
Catherine Hicks
Peters of
Vada Tannehill
Charles Snyder
H. F. Barnhart
Verdigre
Lorenz Jurgeisen
Geo. D. Butterfield
Minnie Schramm
Loretta Crowley
Regina McGhan
Verdel
F. C. Balloweg
Stuart
Esther Ballewee
Creighton
C. A. Balleweg
Rome Miller
Junction
Deadwood
Bessie Horton
C. P. Parish
T. B
Ireland
Hay Springs
August Rausch
A. L. Jones
Winside
Senator la Follette
Ricka
Carrie Gettinger
Rockport
Cora van Buskins
San Fran
C. A. Miller
Newman Grove Riporter
Tis Morote
Heekins
Annan Buck
Omaha
Norfolk Daily Notices of Residents and Travel
A flood of society notes from Norfolk and surrounding towns lists visits and moves. People like C. A. Miller, Ada Bover, Emma Wie ers, Miss Huth Plum, Miss Amy Frink and many others are noted as visiting, returning home, or moving funds and jobs. The report also mentions political figures, railroad work crews, horse racing plans, and local business moves affecting the community.
O Neill Nebraska community builds with charity and politics
O Neill embraces growth via a Catholic led building drive for a Knights of Columbus hall costing 20000 with 10000 in stock sold locally and 6000 debt. donors also fund a fair grounds and race track on donated land. The town teems with political activity around congressmen and parties as Burlington railroad prospects stir locals.
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Neb
Knights of Columbus
Mack
O'Neill
Kinkaid
J. J. Harrington
M. F. Harrington
Fryan
Government Ownership League
United States Land Office
New Kinkaid
Burlington
Burlington Railroad
Sioux City
Stanton Man Sentenced to Sixty Days in County Jail
J W Payne of Stanton County was convicted of simple assault on 12 year old Maggie Cogavske and sentenced by County Judge Cowan to sixty days in the county jail. About three months ago Payne was involved in an earlier incident.
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Mra
Powestan
Mes O Comivehe
Stanton
Childeren
Parone
Leieh
Neb
J. W. Payne
Maggie Cogavske
Cowan
Payne
La Follette Speaks Long at Norfolk Chautauqua
Wisconsin senator La Follette drew a long Norfolk crowd delivering a three hour talk. He received $225 per lecture under a contract that included transportation, but a cash clause was removed. The senator’s voice suffered, requiring water and a fan, and his son helped guide the program.
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Norfolk
la Pollette
Mme
Wit
Ilwins Mooth
First Congregational Church of
la Follette
Senators
Hartman Eyes Big Leagues After Fast Start
Louis Hartman of Stanton, urged by Ducky Holmes of Sioux City to join the Western league, shows strong rookie promise. At twenty-two, he went 19-4 in 23 games last year with a country team, and this season has allowed five or fewer hits in eight games with several no-hit efforts.
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Hartman
Stanton
Louis Hartman
Ducky
Holmes
Sioux City
Bumper Harvests Reported Across South Dakota
Statewide reports from every nook and corner indicate bumper crops being harvested while the state assessment board begins work on telephone properties and related duties.
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State Assessment Board
Week of heat and drought hits the state
The weekly weather bulletin reports a warm dry period ending August 3 with mean temperatures about 2 degrees above normal. Maximums exceeded 90 in most days except Thursday and Friday, and rainfall remained below normal statewide with only light showers on Monday Tuesday and Thursday. Total rainfall since April 1 is above normal in most counties, though a few northern and western counties show slight deficits.
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Lincoln
Thursay
Atkinson Leads Wat Taft Republican Club Formation
In Atkinson Nebraska on August 6 the Taft and Sherman club formed with many Republican voters attending. Dell Akith named chairman and WE Scott secretary as 33 voters signed the club roll. Officers elected: Jieoh DheeKeek president Fred Swingley vice president Kat Mirek secretary A J Hart treasurer. An executive committee appointed five members to establish headquarters. meeting set for next Monday evening.
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Fred Swingley
Kat. Mirek
A. J. Hart Tremeurer
Eve Conti
A. O. Havens
Wooh
Arganbroght
William Ta Shutty
J. M. Callogly
Ivan Dickerson
George Sturdevant
William Risinger
J Brook
Venerable Iowa Senator Allison Dies at 77
Dubuque Iowa Aug 4 Senator Allison of Iowa died at his home at 2 PM from heart failure. A longtime senator since 1873 he was 77 and had been a candidate for a seventh term. He served in the Senate thirty five years and was renowned in national politics and for his bid for renomination amid a fierce Republican fight with Gov. Cummins.
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Allison
Iowa
United States Senate
Senate
Havine
Usts
Perry
Allegheny College
Pennsylvania
Hee
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Gorgress
Aml Son
Albert Cummins
Senator Allison in Poor Health for Fortnight
Dubuque Iowa August 5 reports from Senator Allison's home indicate a serious condition. It is learned he has been failing for the past fortnight and for two years his health has been in decline.
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Dubuque, Ia
Allison
Hans Albert Was in Wayne and Causes a Stir
A Wayne incident involving the violinist Hans Albert attracted attention as a sensational tale from Pueblo. A girl from Ottumwa ran away to marry him with a preacher’s involvement. Police seek to determine how many wives the musician has amid further confusion and threats.
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Tani Allert
Wayne
Pueblo
Tany Bawt Tee
Ottumwa
Iowa
Hans
James Leahy
Jim
Albert
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