Midland Confectionery Company Holds Annual Meet
The Midland Confectionery company, a group of wholesale candy makers, held its annual meeting in Dubuque Iowa. Members include firms from Davenport Rock Island Moline Sioux City Lincoln Omaha Council Bluffs St Joseph Kansas City Ottumwa Oskaloosa Des Moines Fort Dodge Waterloo and Dubuque. Officers named were President William Lawther of Dubuque Secretary A H Newman of Cedar Rapids and Treasurer J B Woodward of Council Bluffs.
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Dubuque
Midland Confectionery Company
Davenport
Rock Island
Moline
Sioux City
Lincoln
Neb
Omaha
Council Bluffa
St. Joseph
Kansas City
Ottumwa
Ill
Oskaloosa
Des Moines
Fort Dodge
Waterloo
William Lawther
A. H. Newman
Cedar Rapids
J.B. Woodward
Coungl! Bluffs
Elbert Wins Western Handicap in Dramatic Shootoff
Des Moines August 21 B F Elbert of Des Moines wins the western championship event of the Great Western Handicap shoot defeating Fred Stattuck of Columbus Ohio after a dramatic match. One hundred and fifty crack shots entered the 100 bird event. Five shooters tied at 96 with Mulford Veach Vermilion and Shattuck joining Elbert in the top scores. A shoot off left Elbert and Shattuck each with 19 of 20. They fired another 20 with Elbert hitting 19 to win the championship while Shattuck managed 15.
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Des Moines
B. F. Elbert
Fred Stattuck
Columus
Mulford
Missouri
Veach
Nebraska
Vermilion
Iowa
Shattuck
Columbus
Elbert
Two Arrests in Stein Case in Des Moines
Des Moines police detained Mrs. Morris Stein and her mother in connection with the Loudenville Ohio double murder case. The suspects are Mrs. Stein and Mrs. Reuben Bayard, wife and mother-in-law of Morris Stein, who was among the victims. Authorities sought their detention for complicity in the killings of Morris Stein and Miss Hester Porter.
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Stein
Des Moines
Morris Stein
Reuben Bayard
Loudenville
Ohio
Iowa A O H elects officers at Davenport convention
The state convention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians closed in Davenport with officers elected including President Thomas Maloney Council Bluffs Vice President P J Treanor Dubuque Secretary P H Donlon Emmetsburg Treasurer M T Scanlan Des Moines.
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Iowa A
O. H
Davenport
The
Ancient Order of Hiberniana
Thomas Maloney
Council Bluffs
P. J. Treanor
Dubuque
P. H. Donlon
Emmettsburg
M. T. Scanlan
Des Moines
Hudson Killer Shot Waters After Street Fight
Des Moines Aug 21 Henry Hudson killed Frank Waters after Waters and others fought in front of Hudsons home Waters backed by a razor Hudson fired fatally Waters had attacked and insulted Hudson triggering the confrontation in front of Hudsons house
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Des Moines
Henry Hudson
Frank Waters
Hudson
Waters
76 Die In Wigan Mine Explosion
The Maypole mine near Wigan suffered a catastrophic explosion and subsequent fire. Seventy six miners perished, and rescuers could not recover the trapped miners as flood schemes were authorized by the directors to flood the mine and halt the fire.
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Wigan
Aug
Minera
George Rh Estabrook Dies in Iowa Lineage Leader
George Rh Estabrook, a five year member of the state Republican central committee from the Path district, prominent Marshalltown Republican and secretary of the Fisher Governor company, died suddenly of brain hemorrhage in Marshalltown Iowa on August 21.
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George AR. Estabrook
Marshalltown
George Rh. Estabrook
State Republican Contral Committee
Path
Towna
Fisher Governor Company
Lusitania Sets Transatlantic Records in Sweeping Run
The Cunard liner Lusitania completed the Atlantic crossing in four days and fifteen hours, beating the previous record by three hours and forty minutes. She reached Daunt's Rock at 11:30 after a 2,718 mile voyage averaging 26.05 knots, and set a new single day record of 650 knots with a 24 hour average of 25.66 knots.
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Cunard
Atlantic
Daunt’s Rock
Iast
Lusitania
State rests in injunction case against Adams Express
Lincoln, Aug. 31 The state rests its case in the injunction suit against Adams Express Co. Attorney General Thompson says the company’s own exhibit shows receipts fell while expenses rose, arguing it proves overcharging the public. He notes 1908 receipts indicated a net earning of 4.1 percent on capital stock and cites the Sibley law as a result.
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Lincoln
Adams Express Company
Thompson
Legal Department
Compan
Educational Exhibit at State Fair in Lincoln
A new Educational hall will debut at the state fair on August 21. The building measures ninety six by forty six feet and houses twenty five large booths for state institutions and county school exhibits. The model rural school becomes a permanent feature after three years on display.
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Lincoln
Shortage of School Teachers In Nebraska Cited
State Superintendent McBrien issues circular citing a teacher shortage in Nebraska and notes wages have risen by 1 million dollars over the past three years.
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Lincoln
McBrien
Nebraska
Rain Boosts Corn Crop Prospects Across Nebraska
Omaha reports indicate widespread rains improving corn ground across the state. With continued sunshine for three weeks, experts expect a crop rivaling Nebraska’s best on record.
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Omaha
Oraska
Auto Thief Arrested in Portland On Chicago Charge
Ernest Diebler a chauffeur and ex cavalryman wanted in Chicago for stealing a car was captured in Portland Ore Aug 21. He had earlier been arrested at Chehalis Wash and escaped Chicago detectives by jumping from a Northern Pacific train near Boseman Mont.
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Portland
Ore
Ernest Diebler
Chicago
Diebler
Chehalis
Wish
Northern Pacific
Boseman
Mont
Receiver Appointed For Walsh Road In Indiana Rail System
Federal jurisdiction extends over the Southern Indiana Railway company as a receiver is appointed in the United States circuit court to oversee the road long regarded as the best of the John R. Walsh railroads in Chicago area.
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Walsh Road
Chicago
Southern Indiana Railway Company
United States Circuit Court
The
John R. Walsh Railroads
Jewels Stolen From Bourne Mansion Treasure Room
Jewels valued at over $50,000 were taken from a secret treasure room in Commodore Frederick G. Bourne’s Oakdale mansion. Police investigated the burglary and searched for suspects connected to the setback.
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New York
Commodore Frederick G. Bourne
Oakdale
L. L
Rehearing Sought in Elkins Act Case Against Standard Oil
The U S Government filed for a rehearing in the appeals court over the Elkins act conviction of Standard Oil Co of Indiana. Issues include whether ignorance of the lawful rate can be a defense and if each carload constitutes a separate offense under the act, with trial rulings on evidence and jury instructions disputed.
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United States Court of Appeals
Standard of Company of Indiana
Chicago & Alton Railway Company
East St. Louis
St Louis
Carter
St. Louis
Standard Oil Company
Court of Appeals
Standard Ol Company
Bogardus
Hollands
Circuit Court of Appeals
Grosscup
United States
Hanley
Fed. Rep
Landis
New Jersey
Standard Ol. Com
Allotting Crew Nears Finish in Tripp County
Special to The News reports that the allotting crew in Tripp County is nearly finished their work and is preparing schedules to be sent to Washington. The piece notes Lamro and the August 21 date context for the activity.
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Tripp County
Lamro
Washington
Tripp Bank to Open as First Bank in New Country
The Bank of Tripp County in Lamro will open next Monday with J. J. Wagner as president. The new building nears completion and houses a safe weighing 6,600 pounds.
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New Country
Lamro
S. D. Ate
Bank of
Tripp County
J. J. Wagner
Pioneer Bank
National Editorial Association Selects Seattle for 1909 Meeting
In St Paul Aug 21 editors elected Will H. Mayes as president and chose Seattle Washington as the 1909 meeting site. Senators Nelson urged forest conservation and laws to control timber supply while endorsing second class mail reforms and urging public land conservation for settlers.
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Nelson
St. Paul
National Editorial Association
Seattle
Wash
Toledo
Will H. Mayes
Brownwood
Tex
A. N. Pomeroy
Chambersburg
R. EK. Dowdell
Artesian
8. D
W. F. Parrott
Waterloo
I.a
KR. H. Walker
Athens
Ala
Will Curtis
Kewanee
A. C. Lawsh
Commission Ia
Uncle Sam
Bishop McQuaid Survives Collapse After Banquet in Rochester
At St Bernard's seminary in Rochester Bishop Bernard J McQuaid collapsed during a banquet marking his episcopate and priestly ordination anniversaries. He regained consciousness after emergency intervention and received last rites before revival. A separate incident in Pittsburgh report describes a 17 year old Greek climber killed by a live wire while watching a wrestling match.
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Rochester
N. Y
St. Bernard’s Seminary
Bernard J. McQuaid
McQuaid
L. F. Simpson
Pittsburg
Sotiris Karnecoreis
Old City Hall
Demetras
Busch
Banker P G Ayers Dies at Colorado Resort
P. G. Ayers, president of the First National Bank of Coffeyville Kansas, collapsed and died at Stonewall a summer resort fifty miles west of Trinidad Colorado while vacationing with friends.
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P. G. Ayers
Trinidad
Colo
First National Bank of
Coffeyville
Kan
Stonewall
Here
Indictments in Springfield Riot Case Target Two Mob Leaders
Springfield reports indictments by Sangamon county grand jury against Abram Raymor and Kate Howard for murder riot and malicious mischief in connection with last week's riot. A military inquiry provided key evidence, including a confession from Raymor and arson findings. The incident followed the lynching of William Donigan, with ongoing fears in the black belt as troops guard refugees.
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Springfeld
Springfield
Rolla Keys
George Richardson
Mabel Hallam
Keys
Black Belt
Arsenal
Seventh Regiment
A. J. Vandandaigue
Camp Lincoln
Sangamon County
Abram Raymor
Kate Howard
Raymor
Howard
William Donigan
Chatterfield
Race Clash at Chicago Docks Leaves Five Hurt
At Chicago Western Transit docks a fight between white and black laborers left five injured. A quarrel between Hugh Brady and Louis Hawkins led to a knife wound and a broader brawl with bricks and clubs. Hawkins was arrested as officers responded with patrol wagons.
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Chicago
Western Transit Company
Hugh Brady
Louis Hawkins
Brady
Lehigh Valley Transportation Company
Hawkins
Jurors Pray for Divine Guidance in Woods Case
In Clayton Missouri a St. Louis county jury deliberating Wash Woods a black man charged with murder offered prayers beside their cots seeking divine aid to a verdict. On the first ballot Woods was acquitted after failed efforts to reach a verdict on guilt or innocence.
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St. Louis
Clayton
Wash Woods
Woods
Police Rescue Negro From Mob in Lynn
A mob of about 1000 people threatened Henry Tyler a colored man as he was alleged to have broken into a store. Seven reserve officers protected him and brought him to the station house before serious harm. The incident occurred in Lynn, Massachusetts on August 21.
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Lynn
Mass
Henry Tyler
Tyler
Wife of Millionaire in Denver Suicide Case
Denver August 21 Mrs Snellenberg wife of a Philadelphia department store proprietor died by ingesting a strychnine tablet at the Oakes home in Denver. The poison was prescribed for her illness of consumption and it is believed melancholia contributed to the act.
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Denver
Snellenberg
Philadelphia
Oakes
Lipton Cup Awarded to Yacht Chicago
In Chicago on August 21 the Lipton cup was awarded to the yacht Chicago after a regatta. The victory confirms Chicago as the winner of this season’s Lipton competition.
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Chicago
Weather forecast for Nebraska from Chicago bureau
The U S Weather Bureau forecast Partly cloudy with possible local showers tonight or Saturday Cooler Saturday issued from Chicago for Nebraska with a twenty four hour forecast ending today
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Newrorks
Bam
Chicago
United States Weather Bureau
Nebraska
Kidnapping Mystery Shrouds Wisconsin Daughters
Detectives probe the July 21 disappearance of Gertrude and Dorothy Bellin, daughters of Josseob Bellin, from a Kenosha Wisconsin home. A closed carriage and a commandeered entry are alleged, with a note to Mrs Bellin about a ransom plot. The case remains unsolved as investigators search for clues.
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Kenowha
Wis
Gertrrude
Dorothy Bellin
Josccob Belin
Wisconsin
Betha Gate
Betha
Keno Sha
Bryan Starts On Trip Across Midwest Campaign Tour
Democratic nominee William J. Bryan leaves Fairview for a seven day trip. He will speak in Des Moines on tariff, hold campaign meetings in Chicago with managers, attend the Kern notification in Indianapolis on trusts, address bank deposit guaranty in Topeka, and return to Lincoln by August 28.
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Fairview
Lincoln
WiLliam J. Bryan
Chicago
Des Moines
Indianapolis
John W. Kern
Topeka
Kan
Old Age Club Marks Fourth Annual Meet in Mason City
The Three Score and Ten club in Mason City Iowa held its fourth annual meeting with 2 members over ninety 7 over eighty and 21 over seventy. Theron Palmeter and S M Richardson reached ninety one. The day featured a dinner prepared by octogenarian David Hamstreet who was also named president with 8 M Richardson as secretary.
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Mason City
Pour Score Club
Theron Palmeter
S. M. Richardson
David Hamstreet
David Hamstreat
8. M. Richardson
Hains' Wife Not To Testify In Murder Case
In Queens County jail the Hairis brothers await indictment for the murder of William EB Annis on the Bayside Yacht Club float. The case hinges on conflicting statements from Captain Peter C. Hains Thornton J. Hains and Mrs Hains supporters. Mrs Hains' attorney Frank G Wild says she never committed improprieties with Annis and would not testify.
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New York
Hairis Brothers
Queens County
William EB. Annis
Bayside
L. L
Peter C. Hains
Thornton J. Hains
Affairs of Broken Bank Settled in Guthele
The International Bank of Coal Gate Oklahoma, failed May 21 owing about 37000 to depositors, has nearly been settled by the state banking board under the guaranty law. The board advanced 24000 for immediate depositor payments. all but 500 has been repaid and cash remains to cover the balance.
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Guthele
Okla
International Bank of Coalgate
Sydney Hosts Navy Visit in Grand Reception
Sydney NS showcased a grand welcome as 2500 sailors paraded with arms only, no ammunition, in a citywide procession. Rear Admiral Sperry led the fleet past the governor general and New South Wales officials while guards, bands, and decorated streets drew praise from the crowd.
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Sydney
N.S
Ave
Australia
Corporation
Sperry
Sam Northcote
M Henry Rawson
New South Wales
Guard of Honor
Royal Australian Artillery
Lord Northcote
Admiral Sperry
Chafin Addresses Four Towns In Prohibition Campaign
Eugene W. Chafin the Prohibition party candidate spoke to over two thousand at Kokomo Indiana and gave talks in Champaign Danville and Veedersburg. He framed temperance as a moral issue and accused Speaker Cannon of opposing temperance bills, urging voters to defeat Cannon.
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Kokomo
Ind
Eugene W. Chafin
Prohibition
Champaign
Danville
Veedersburg
Chafin
Cannon
Hisgen Opens Campaign in Connecticut Rally
Independence party kicked off the state campaign in Enfield at Piney Ridge with Thomas L. Hisgen, the presidential nominee, addressing about 2000 people. He blasted rebate practices and pledged to jail violators, and vowed to lower petroleum duties if elected.
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Hisgen
Enfield
Conn
Independence Party
Piney Ridge
Thomas L. Hisgen
Mr. Hisgen
Roosevelt
Haugen Likely to Enter Senate Race
Des Moines reports Representative G N Haugen of the Fourth District plans to run for the U S Senate. He issued a statement noting many friends have urged him to enter but he has not fully decided.
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Haugen
Des Moines
G. N. Haugen
United States Senate
Dawson Renominated in Iowa Second District
Davenport Aug 21 The Republican convention ratified the June primary result by nominating A Dawson for re election to Congress in Iowa's Second district.
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Davenport
Second
Iowa
A. & Dawson
Forest Fires In Vancouver District Nearly Contained
Forest fires in the district are largely under control with some damage to standing timber. A smoky pall hangs over Vancouver and nearby coast waters, hampering navigation and city life.
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Vancouver
B. C
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Atlantic ‘Ey
Saya
United
States Government Today
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W. H. Mayes
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Maximus
the Bulletin
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OLD Age Club
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