Latham Sets New World Record In Air Race
In Rheims on August 26 Hubert Latham, the French aviator, broke the world record for time and distance in his second attempt, staying aloft 2 hours 18 minutes 95 seconds and flying 154 kilometers. Curtiss, LeGrange, and Bleriot also competed as a fleet of flyers toured aviation week amid ideal conditions.
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Latham
Tribunes
Paulham
Sommer
Cockburn
Buona Verella
de la Grange
Glenn H. Curtiss
Curtiss
de LaGrange
LeGrange
de LeGrange
Bleriot
Wright
le Febvre
Aero Cuo
Italy
Brescia
Fournier
Paul
Benzoate of Soda Declared Harmless by Food Board
Denver convention of state and national food and dairy departments endorses the Remsen board findings that benzoate of soda is not harmful as a preservative by a 57 to 42 vote. Critics accuse the federal government of licensing “medicated food fit for the sewer” and Dr. Charles A L Reed of Cincinnati denounces the Remsen board’s stance.
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Denver
Remsen Referee Board
Motor Car Service Planned on St Joseph and Grand Island
Official announcement states motor car service will be installed on the St Joseph and Grand Island railway from Kansas City to Grand Island, covering the entire line.
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St. Joseph
Big Orders for Cars in Railroad Budget This Year
New York Aug 26 orders for rolling stock totaling 150 to 175 million dollars have been placed since January 1 by major railroads express and dispatch firms. Principal purchasers include New York Central Baltimore and Ohio Pennsylvania Chicago Burlington and Quincy Chicago and North Western and Gould roads.
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New York
Railroad
Express and Dispatch
New York Central
Baltimore & Ohio
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Burlington & Quincy
Chicago and Northwestern
Gould Roads
Hamburg Belle Sets World Records in North Randall Match Race
Hamburg Belle defeats Uhlan in two straight heats at North Randall and sets world records for a trotting mile 2.01% and fastest two heats 2:01% and 2:01%. She is sold to H. M. Hanna for 50 000 dollars after the first heat. Readville will host the next heat with a possible third if needed.
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H. M. Hanna
Cleveland, O
Hamburg Belle
Uhlan
North Randall
Crescius
Abbot
Brighton Beach
Sweet Marie
Syracuse
N. Y
Edward and
Joseph Madden
John EB. Madden
Readville
Mass
Necesary
Army Trial At Insanity Stage In Crabtree Case
Omaha dispatch reports Dr. G H Hill an alienist testified at the Crabtree court martial at Fort Crook. he said Crabtree showed dementia precox but admitted this opinion relied on a hypothetical question. Cross examination noted Crabtree’s Marine Corps service and normal condition before the shooting could negate the dementia theory. Trial extends to tomorrow with new Des Moines witnesses expected. Governor Johnson’s fourth operation was not scheduled. he has addressed a chautauqua and will tour Nebraska City Mediapolis and Urbana.
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Omaha
G. H. Hill
Des Moines
Crabtree
Fort Crook
F. B. Buchan
T. BR. Bratton
Fort Des State
J. M. Bannister
Ortega
Raymond
Johnson
Rochester Hospital
Charles Mayo
Will Mayo
Maryville
Nebraska City
Mediapolis
Urbana
Lincoln Faces Car Strike
The Lincoln street railway employes union filed a written demand with Lincoln Traction for a one cent per hour raise, one day per week, and union recognition. About 200 workers, including 150 union members, may strike if not granted. a prior one cent raise was given two months ago.
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Lincoln
Lincoln Traction Company
National Organization
Thompson Buys Pan-American Railroad for Ten Million
Chicago reports a Mexico City dispatch that U S Ambassador David E Thompson has purchased the Pan American railroad for about ten million in gold. The line runs from the north to the Central American border and the transfer may be followed by control shifting to EB Harriman as part of a broader Pacific to Central American chain.
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Thompson
Pan-American Railroad
Mexico
Chicago
The
Record-Herald Today
Mexico City
United States
David E. Thompson
Central American
St. Louis
EB. H. Harriman
British Columbia
Central America
Taft insists on tariff talk despite opposition rumors
President Taft, incensed by reports that friends urged him to skip tariff discussion in the middle west, confirms he will debate the Payne tariff bill during his trip. He asserts he will speak on issues affecting the nation and tells visitors he plans to press for a postal savings bank system in his congressional message.
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Washington
Taft
Nebraska
Middle West
The
Baltimore Sun
Beverly
Burgess Point
Lanevanee
Gulers Bank
Congress
Republican Party
Treasury Department
Spain Begins Real War as Marina Advances in Morocco
Reports from Melilla say Spanish forces under General Marina have begun an advance toward the front after abandoning plans to cut the Mar chica canal. The army concentrates at Restinga with El Arabar taken, water remains a critical bottleneck, two ships to condense water await, and the speed of artillery support is limited by supply. The Duke of Zaragoza and the Marquis of Vinicero joined volunteers from Cambridge University. Governor Johnson is overworked.
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Marina
Madrid
Melilla
Morocco
Restinga
el Arabar
Marehica
Duke of
Saragossa
Marquis of Vancerrato
Cambridge University
Comminsa
Strikers Evicted as McKees Rocks Labor Zone Clears
In McKees Rocks the Pressed Steel Car strike zone shows desolation as eviction notices force families from company houses amid drizzle. After dark no shots were fired. Ninety Chicago arrivals were admitted to the plant early today.
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Pittsburg
Pressed Steel Car Company
McKees Rocks
Chicago
Harriman's Son on Surveying Gang in West
Walter Harriman oldest son of Edward Harriman travels through Chicago to New York to join his father. He has been a chain man in a western surveying gang with Louis Kruttschnitt son of Julius Kruttschnitt a top Harriman lieutenant.
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Harriman
Chicago
Walter Harriman
Edward H. Harriman
New York
Louis Kruttschnitt
Julius Kruttschnitt
Weather Forecast For Nebraska From Chicago Bulletin
A Chicago weather bureau bulletin forecasts Nebraska will see generally fair conditions. Temperatures will be warmer tonight in the western portion with clear to partly cloudy skies extending into Friday.
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Chicago
United States Weather Bureau
Nebraska
West Porton
National Tennis Champion W J Clothier Wins US Championship
W J Clothier of Philadelphia defeated Maurice McLoughlin of California in the all comers final on the Casino courts by 7 5 6 4 9 1 6 3 to win the United States championship and earn the right to challenge current title holder W A Larned.
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Newport
W. J. Clothier
Philadelphia
United States
Maurice Fef. McLoughlin
California
W. A. Larned
Albion Farmer Breaks Neck Near Albion
Barney Klaasen a 55 year old farmer living four and a half miles from Albion Nebraska fell from a haystack and broke his neck He died about thirty minutes later He owned the farm and was survived by about eight grown children
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Mr. Klaasen
Albion
Neb
Barney Klaasen
Hayrack joy ride fatal two children killed in Iowa
Two children died and fifteen were injured when a hayrack overturned on a hill during a Humboldt Iowa Methodist Sunday school picnic. The wreck sent riders tumbling down a seven-foot embankment, with several injuries reported as serious.
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Humboldt
Fort Dodge
Not Exhuming Lieutenant Sutton Due to Publicity
Washington reports that the army quartermaster department halted plans to dig up Lieut. James N. Sutton, citing excessive publicity. Mrs. Sutton and her daughter prepared to proceed with Catholic rites, a priest authorized by Cardinal Gibbons, an army medical officer, and a civil surgeon were to accompany the party, with possible future approval from high officials.
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Washington
Quartermaster’s Department of the Army
James N. Sutton
Registered letter cost up in 2 cents
Washington reports an upcoming two cent increase in the registration fee for letters and packages. Postmaster General Hitchcock announced the change after a lengthy inquiry by a special committee of experienced registry officials from across the country. They will meet next Monday to discuss details. The law allows registry fees to be raised to 20 cents.
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Washington
Hitchcock
Allen Spaks at Niobrara Address Highlights Liberty Roots
Niobrara Nebraska August 26 Special to The News Former U S Senator W V Allen of Madison spoke to G A R members and reunion attendees on national prosperity tying freedom to a God centered outlook. He said liberty comes from Christ who aimed to make a free man of highest order.
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Latta
Barnhart
Norfolk
Niobrara
Neb
United States
W. V. Allen
Madison
Nebraska
God
Christ
Third Bank for Gregory Planned With 60000 Capital
Gregory Nebraska August 26 special to The News Wayne B Carlock John P Blehn J E Murphy John H Kimball and Henry C Hansen have filed incorporation papers for a new bank at Gregory with capital stock 60000 They purchased a premium corner lot and will build a modern fireproof bank of pressed brick and stone as soon as possession is secured The venture aims to rival any local improvements and support Gregorys rapid growth spanning from the Missouri river to Tripp county and from White river to the Keya Paha southward.
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Gregory
Messrs
Wayne B. Carlock
John P. Blehn
J. E. Murphy
John H. Kimball
Henry C. Hansen
Capital Stock
Gregory County
Missouri River
Tripp County
Great White River
Keya Paha
Beehive Remedy Cures Roxbury Man Rheumatism
Boston August 26 J B Webster of Roxbury cured rheumatism by allowing bees to sting his arms and legs. He has regained use of his left arm and can walk a mile. He learned of bee sting therapy, overcame childhood dislike, and tried the treatment.
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Boston
J. B. Webster
Roxbury
Webster
Live Stock and Grain Market Report from South Omaha
Livestock market report from South Omaha dated August 26 notes cattle receipts around 3,000 with beef steers steady. Hog receipts about 6,400 with prices down about 10 cents, bulk at 7.40 to 7.70, top 7.80. Sheep receipts 7,500 with mutton markets steady.
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National Live Stock Commission Co. Stock Exchange
South Omaha
Omaha market report cattle hogs and sheep prices
South Omaha on August 26 reports cattle receipts 2600 with steady market. Native steers to 7.40, cows and heifers to 5.00, hogs receipts 6300 with 10 cent decline to 7.75, 7.60, 7.85 for heavies to whites, and sheep receipts 7500 with steady market and yearlings to 5.25.
Chicago Live Stock Market Report
Cattle receipts 5,000 with a weak general market. Hogs receipts 17,000 and prices about 10 cents lower. Sheep receipts 15,000 with a steady overall market. Location Chicago and date August 26.
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Chicago
Market Cattle Hogs and Sheep Receipts and Prices
Cattle receipts around 500 with weak demand. Beeves 4.15 to 7.75, Texas steers 4.00 to 5.40, western steers 4.40 to 6.40, stockers 3.15 to 5.25, cows and heifers 2.25 to 6.40, calves 6.00 to 8.75. Hogs receipts about 17,000 with prices 7.00 to 8.20 and bulk 7.55 to 8.05. market 10 cents lower. Sheep receipts about 17,000 with native 2.75 to 4.65, western 3.00 to 4.65, yearlings 4.50 to 5.50, lambs native 4.25 to 7.75, western 4.50 to 7.75. Grain and other article receipts and shipments listed. total wheat receipts at Chicago Minneapolis and Duluth today 332 cars, vs 171 last week and 412 a year ago.
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South Omaha
Cattlich
Texas
Western
Chicago
Minneapolis
Duluth
Omaha Grain Market Closes With Mixed Prices
The Omaha grain market on August 26 shows wheat at 8.96 for No 2 hard and 89 91 for No 3 hard, corn ranging 62144 68c for No 2 and 62 62%4c for No 4, oats from 38 99c to 40c, and rye 66 68c. Receipts list 37 wheat, 41 corn, and 13 oats cars.
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Omaha
Markets at Norfolk Market Prices
Market items listed for Norfolk by Sai or Oil and Grain Co show oats and other grains with current quotations. The readable fragments indicate standard commodity pricing details typical of early market reports.
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Saior Oil & Grain Co
Norfolk
Harles
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