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Newspaper
Norfolk Weekly News Journal
Location
Norfolk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1908
Page
1
Wisner Nol Aug 28 8peek The News Mrs Will Mansfield of a prominent stockman near Wisner took carbolic acid at 9 oclock this morning and is very low. She is mother of two children and her mother from Michigan is visiting. She is about thirty eight years old.
The Interstate Commerce Commission orders a sweeping reduction of 40 to 100 cents per 100 pounds on range cattle shipments from Texas New Mexico and Oklahoma to northern ranges and on southwest carloads to major markets including Chicago St Louis St Joseph Kansas City New Orleans and Omaha. The action follows last spring's rate condemnations and applies to the Walkers Association of Texas case against the MK&T and 58 other carriers.
One hundred representative tanners from various cities met at the Coliseum during the national shoe and leather fair to form a national association. Officers elected include President August H. Vogel of Milwaukee, Treasurer J. D. Nielson of Cincinnati, and Secretary John E Wilde of tears ue.
Grant Martin assistant attorney general returned from a Denver meeting of attorneys general where he spoke. He said Nebraska is the only state enforcing all reform measures passed by the recent legislature. Missouri attorney general Hadley praised the Nebraska judiciary and noted the law against passes is a blessing, reducing railroads' judicial influence.
Ferdinand Pinney Earle, famed for affinity and soulmate claims, was released on $2,000 bail after two sleepless jail nights in Goshen New York on a wife beating charge. He immediately searched for his wife Julia Kuttner Earle, saying a ten minute talk would fix things, then set out by car and planned to catch a New York bound train while noting nerves were unsettled.
Deputy Game Warden Dan Bray seized fish nets from five young men. They claimed the net came from Mazer's pond. The court fined each five dollars plus costs. Utica Aug 28 Congress man James Sherman spoke to Grand Army veterans in Oneida.
Fifty one crew members of the British ship Daaneaten drowned when the vessel was swamped and sunk in a typhoon off Porto-Catu Ching. Engineers and two sailors survived, reaching Catu in a boat and reporting the disaster. A Japanese steamer later rescued the survivors on the return voyage to Shegon.
W Iiams husband of the woman linked to the Atlantic City rolling chair incident denies her presence there at the time of the shooting. Police cooperate with Atlantic City authorities as details unfold and a friend relays the tale told by Mrs Williams.
Twenty two tourist cars are reserved to carry the Fifty-second Iowa regiment to Fort Riley Kansas for annual field practice. Bageaga cars provide equipment and men will have tourist sleepers for lodging.
Reports from Teheran confirm a western and southern Persian revolt led by constitutionalists. Insurgents seize Sudtanteh and Kerman with governors killed or fled, while Kazim Khan and others organize a temporary government and demand immediate parliament. Government troops are insufficient to quell the uprisings.
A cloudburst in Folsom New Mexico wrecks homes and endangers residents. Reports indicate many houses swept away and feared deaths. some bodies confirmed in El Paso area. Haste and confusion follow as rescue efforts begin amid rumor of looting. Meanwhile Boston American Club sees leadership shift with J. L. Taylor pushing J. Macuiris to act.
Augusta Georgia floods leave fifteen dead mostly laborers and Croeks. Damages around one million dollars with destruction of bridges canal banks and storage facilities. Railroads halt passenger service as rivers recede and missing families are reported. Atlanta reports lower death toll as rains stop and Savannah valley dries.
New York August 28 the suspension of the firm of W S Davis was announced on the consolidated stock exchange this morning. The failure is unimportant. The firm has twenty four hours to settle claims.
In Valentine Nebraska a large crowd watched Valentine defeat Denison 1 to 0 as Caylor and Chapman pitched well. The Maxwell and Ballard fielded both sides while Pall struck out seven. The Valentie girls basketball team lost to Altington 12 to 0 in a separate game.
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson announced at the state fair that after forty years of study the department found American land not wearing out. He stated productivity is higher today than ten years ago and that the exhaustive investigation supports this conclusion.
Northwestern Nebraska conference of the Methodist church opens with Bishop McIntyre presiding. He delivers an armotus lecture titled Buttoned Up Peale, described as grand. Dr. Willett speaks on Home Missions. In Sturgis a wanted killer captured near Belle Fourche by four farmers.
Hot Springs Virginia August 25 Judge Taft plans return travel with wife and son and staff to Cincinnati He will stay at the Hin ton hotel after the fishing trip A letter from Harry L Given of Newville West Virginia urged Taft to gift him a coon dog and to show where such a dog could be purchased The writer said he was working hard for Taft and included his picture
New York August 28 The Hains brothers Caplin Peter C Hains and Z J Hains were bound over to the grand jury without bail by Magietrate Gilroy in Long Island City police court on the murder charge of W E Annis. Testimony showed Jenkins Hains admitted to regretting the captain shot Annis and said he could not deter him. Jenkins allegedly threatened to shoot anyone interfering to stop bloodshed, Captain Hains appeared in civilian clothes and pale.
In New York on August 25 the elusive witness willing to testify about William E Annistrowst alleged hoard of details was reconsidered after a house owner between Halns and the lawyers declined to defend his two sons Captain Peter Conover Hains Jr and Thornton Jenkins Hains. Hains won a murder trial on the Avenue 15 case. He fled A Curtin of Washington.
Five thousand attended the annual Old Settlers' association meeting in Black Hawk County Iowa Falls. Speeches honored venerable residents who arrived fifty years ago as the secretary notes a record with 109 pioneer deaths reported in the county.
Scott Burton's wife sues Springfield for 5000 under a state law that pays survivors of mob victims. Heirs of another lynching victim plan suits as property owners file additional damage claims totaling about 50000.
The American Bar Association reports urge lawyers to prevent unnecessary litigation and foster respect for courts while ensuring grievances against judges are directed to proper authorities. The new code stresses impartial judge selection, prohibits undue political influence, and condemns professional misconduct such as attempting to sway jurors, overbilling, or pressuring witnesses.
Lincoln July August 28 Buckstatt manager of a bathing resort received a rebuttal from county commissioners who questioned $24 for state war losses during recent floods. The staff was hailed as heroes and credited with saving lives threatened by the flood. The commissioners valued the needed repairs at 21 000 and demanded payment suspension. Eaton Laboratory for the Prevention of Tuberculosis in Children formed to study Nebraska tuberculosis records among children and locate affected youths.
Bulletin from the Chicago weather bureau lists a twenty four hour summary and a forecast for Nebraska. Partly cloudy conditions with possible scattered showers tonight or Saturday, especially in the northwestern portion.
A fragmentary estimate details shipyards and naval expenditure by nations over thirteen years. The text cites Britain, America and England as leading spenders with billions in defense outlays, followed by the United States and other powers amid a broad summary of naval allocation.
Valentine Neb Aug 25 Special to The News A two year old boy son of John Omesher a farmer twelve miles southwest of Valentine drowned after falling into a water barrel sunk level with the ground beneath a spring. He wandered from the house and was missing briefly before neighbors found him in the barrel lifeless.
Governor Fort withholds mercy after excise law violations at Atlantic City calls Saturnalia of vice a danger to public order and threatens martial law with a possible extraordinary session and state troops. At May's Landing the Atlantic County grand jury refuses to indict excise violators prompting Justice Trenchard to dismiss the panel with a stern rebuke.
Plan for president Taft to expand Republican reach in southern districts outlined by visitors from Virginia Alabama and Louisiana. Discussions at Hot Springs and New York forecasts aim to swing close races and boost Taft against Roosevelt with labor and coastal support noted.
Democratic candidate Bryan argued for a national guaranty bank to protect depositors, contrasting it with Taft and the postal savings plan. He cited banker support in Kansas, noted several banks switching to state charters, and criticized Republican state platform as inadequate.
A fatal shooting occurred in Atlantic City as Charles Th Roberts, president and treasurer of National Supply Company of Hallitore, was shot by an unknown assailant who fled from a hotel pavilion. Roberts, in a rolling chair, was assisted by Mrs W F G Williams of Baltimore. the assailant demanded Roberts move away before fleeing.
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