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Norfolk Weekly News Journal

Location

Norfolk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1906

Page

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Bryan Speech Tongue Government Ownership Idea At Noted Rally

New York Aug 10 Bryan faces Southern Democratic resistance as whispers spread that he may back government ownership of railroads. Texas Senators Bailey Culberson and other leaders urge him to oppose such a policy before his Madison Square Garden address.

New York Bryan Madison Square Garden Bailey and Culberson Texas Benton McMillan Tennessee Thomas Taggart French Lick Springs Indianapolis Democratic National Committee National Committee Taggart Roger Sullivan Ilinois Sullivan Illinois Goltra William Jennings Bryan Nebraska United States New York Bay New York City Battery Roosevelt Lini Edward F. Goltra St. Louis Norman E. Mack Daniel J. Campau Michigan Mr. Bryan Ocean Yacht Club Stapleton Lewis Nixon Tompkinsville Grace Bryan Commercial Travelers’ Anti- Trust League Arkaneas Tibet Tne Sig Mrs. Bryan Irene Frank W. Brown Lincoln Neb Dahlman Omaha Iini Dahiman Piryan Europe

Woman’s tense encounter with six foot rattlesnake in Nebraska yard

Mrs. George Howell of Howe Nebraska faced a six foot rattlesnake in her yard. She fought with a hoe, the snake lunged at her, she fled indoors and locked the door. Her scare left her exhausted but not seriously harmed.

Auburn Neb George Howell Howe Harrow

Woman Falls to Death Through Skylight in Omaha Building

Miss Lena Jefferies a Nebraska Telephone operator plunged from the third floor skylight to the rest room floor below in the Omaha Telephone Building at Eighteenth and Douglas streets. The body was found on the first floor with multiple broken bones.

Omaha Lena Jefferies Nebraska Telephone Company Eighteenth Douglas Streets

Chicago Pair Abandon Transcontinental Auto Record Attempt

Aug 30 in Ogden reports R H Litue and C D Haggerty abandon their bid to break the transcontinental record at Kelton due to poor road conditions.

Ogden R. H. Litue C. D. Haggerty Chicago Kelton

Troops I and C Parade Near Battle Fleet Camp

Troops I and C of the Ninth Cavalry under Col. George Morgan encamp on the famous battle fleet as hundreds gather to witness the affair.

Ninth Cavalry George Morgan

Anaconda Trust Company Fails in Helena

A trust company in Helena is declared insolvent amid investigations into foreclosure and fraud. Patrick, its head, faces rumors and a grand larceny charge connected to the institution. Bernard McCarthy says he paid Wisner $500 to adjust a mortgage but claims the funds were misapplied. Wisner remains jailed with bail set at 0 and fears for his safety amid threats.

Helena Benet Dankilg and Trust Jd. Fitupatrick Ulich Ubbe Wiser Soldmlaw Bilepatrick Semdite Gueels Ancona Wrierr Clare Grand Larenthy Bernard McCarthy Wisner Equidale

Infernal machine found on steamship Beagle Point

An Internal Machine was discovered in the hold of the steamship Beagle Point in the Delaware river. The bomb exploded as it touched water after being hurled overboard, nearly destroying the vessel and endangering Captain Robertson and a crew of thirty. A steward suggests a former crew member with a grievance planted the device.

Philadelphia Aug Beagle Point Delaware River Robertson

Six of the Crew Drowned on Princess Steamer

City of Selkirk reports that the steamer Princess, carrying sixteen bands, hit a rock near Swampy Island on Lake Winnipeg. Six crew members drowned including Captain Hawes and two stewardesses. only one body was recovered. the vessel, tied to the fish trade, likely split in two under storm strain.

Selkirk Man

First Abolitionist Battle Commemorated at Osawatomie

A semi centennial celebration of the Osawatomie battle opens in Osawatomie Kansas. The event recalls John Brown and the abolitionist stand. Businesses display bunting and flags as residents mark the historic clash.

Osawatomie Kan Battle of Osawatouie Uile Job Brown

Presbyterian Funds Safe Despite Rumors of Bank Crisis

The Presbyterian funds are reported intact as the Leavy trust company receives a receiver and undergoes meetings to plan rehabilitation. A plan to spend seven million dollars to rehabilitate the bank was discussed, while rumors swirled about the town’s assets including the sale of South Altoona properties. Frank Hipple was attacked by depositors but police intervened to prevent harm.

Pragik Illiciedil Security Wuiel Hippos Gullipaly Bells Ubu Cupubeb Lidl Concern Ube UOL Bela Pumierdus Meelings Wil Kurle South Altoona Frank Wharton Hipple

Secretary Shaw to Campaign Through the South

Secretary Shaw will leave Washington on September 7 for a campaign tour through the southern states.

Meeting of St Paul Bar Association 20th Session Opens

The St Paul Bar Association enters its 20th session with President Peck delivering the annual address. Discussions focus on railway rates pure food and trust legislation plus debates on an insurance report anticipating sharp exchanges. Representatives hear papers on Congress transfer of state power to regulate commerce and insurance law questions.

Paul Pope Dissatsienen Wool Jenkins Mithnesota Bar Association Dor Assochm Use Committee Iaw O New York Biennik United States Witdcat Minority Report Committee On Commerce National Bankruptcy Law National Congress

Roosevelt Proclaims Spain Reciprocal Tariff Pact

The state department released a proclamation by President Roosevelt announcing the Sept. 1 effective date of the reciprocal tariff agreement with Spain. American goods will pay duties per Spain's second schedule with favored nations rates, in return for concessions including tariff reductions on wines and other Spanish imports.

Washington State Department Roosevelt Spain United States

Wyoming Republican convention names slate for state offices

Casper August 30 The Republican state convention announced nominations for governor Bryant L Brooks secretary of state William K Schinsteer treasurer Eu Ward Gillette auditor Leroy Grant and superintendent of public instruction H D Cook the list reflects the party’s picks for core offices with no further details.

Casper Wyo Repubican Stile Convention Bryant L. Brooks William K Schinsteer EU Ward Gillette Leroy Grant H. D. Cook

Ku Klux Klan Threat in Atlanta Sparks Fear of Race War

Atlanta reports rising threats of a revived Ku Klux Klan to protect white women after a spate of assaults by Black men. The city and surrounding counties fear violence as two alleged attackers are killed. a brutal assault on a woman sparked calls for lynching rewards.

Atlanta Ku Klux Klan Pullen County Decatur DeKalb County Atlanta News South Carolina

Weather forecast for Nebraska and Nebraska city

The Chicago Weather Bureau issues the twenty four hour forecast for Nebraska and surrounding area. It predicts fair to warm conditions for Friday with pale skies and subsequent fair weather.

Candy Poisoning Tragedy Reported in Fort Worth

A Fort Worth incident details a prisoner poisoning with strychnine in candy. J T Drake and others are listed among those affected, with several presumed deceased or gravely ill. Officials note the toxin was used in the confection.

Baratoy Soe a Mo Ibert and Local Health Crisis

A report notes the Moorhead region facing a rising patient case load in Baratoy Soe a Mo Ibert amid a broader health emergency across the adjoining provinces. Officials urge monitoring and resources to manage the outbreak.

Baratoy

Packers Ready For New Law Compliance In Plants

Secretary Wilcot conducted inspections at packing plants across the country and found most facilities clean and ready for the new sanitary provisions. By October, domestic product inspections will begin under the act, with plants expected to complete compliance. British warships patrol the Persian Gulf amid tensions and refugee concerns near Teheran.

Washington, Ay Wilcot

Fireworks origins and early display history

Fireworks began in the thirteenth century with powder and cannon. First used by the Morentines, later popular in Rome under the popes. Early fireworks were made by Torre and shown in Paris by 1904. In a prison incident at Atlanta, Richard Richmond was killed by guard Frye during a desperate fight in a U S prison. Richmond had been sentenced for train robbery.

Rome Torre Paris Walle Atlanta Aug United States Richard Richmond Wis Frye Richmond Indian Territory

The Human Body and Its Marvelous Machinery

A compact overview of the human frame detailing 206 bones 1000 arteries and a vast network of nerves and vessels. It notes skin coverage about fifteen square feet airways pores sweat glands and the body’s daily cleansing needs.

Baseball results across leagues with tied and decisive games

American League games ended tied at Philadelphia 4 Chicago 4 and New York 5 St Louis 4. Boston defeated Cleveland 6 to 2. National League saw Chicago left unnamed with a score symbol, Cincinnati 1, St Louis 0, Pittsburgh 4 Brooklyn 3. Western League games included Des Moines 8 Denver 1, Sioux City 8 Lincoln 3, Omaha 2 Pueblo 1.

Philadelphia Chicago New York St. Louis Boston Cleveland Cincinnati St. Louts Pittsburg Brooklyn Des Moines Denver Sioux City Lincoln Omaha Pueblo

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