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Newspaper
Norfolk Weekly News Journal
Location
Norfolk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1908
Page
1
A Clearwater Nebraska man writes from Clearwater praising the Norfolk Daily News and encloses a check to pay for one year. He says it is as good a daily as he can take and wishes continued success for the paper.
The article details a political scene in Norfolk with mentions of Governor Crawford and Senator Kitteedge amid a developing primary fight. It notes Crawford’s potential senate candidacy and a shifting alliance as leaders plan strategy and speeches in the run up to key votes.
Partial returns show Republican Stalwarts defeating the incumbent in Gregory County. The race is tight with insurgent candidates performing strongly but the final outcome leans toward the Stalwarts amid ongoing precinct tallies.
W F Perdue of Norfolk and Mrs Clara Blakesley of Wayne were married Wednesday in Norfolk. The ceremony involved Rev Keath Booth. Mr Perdue is a foreman with the Nebraska Telephone Company at Norfolk. The bride will reside in Norfolk after the wedding.
The notice describes funding by popular subscription not city funds for a wharf project at Carneade Wharf. It states additional contributions are needed and warns of delays and potential impact on planned improvements.
Plainview not scheduled to play Norfolk next Thursday as listed. Norfolk lends two hits to Pintnwhew and features Kirkland, formerly with AtKist, added to the Norfolk roster amid notes of pitching rotations and adjustments.
Dr. O Meredith was named to the Committee on Worl Nitions and Rev W Ray to the committee on resolutions at the Prement state Sunday school convention.
incoherent OCR text reports Andrew Standing Bear, tied to a larceny case, seeking a pardon while serving a prison term near Sioux Falls. The article references his conviction details, prior statements, and potential clemency actions involving state officials, with mentions of relatives and court proceedings.
Special report from Aitheworth Nebraska notes mixed results as local teams played here amid weather and crowd issues. The piece mentions a fire incident and student activity with unclear details and dates.
A historic note describes estimated daily progress on track repairs near Buffalo Gap and near the Northwestern line. It notes uncertainty about completion and the distance from the station while detailing the work remaining and anticipated percent of work yet to be done.
The Burlington report for the first week shows Lincoln division corn at 75 to 125 percent of normal with low prospects. McCook division reports similar poor outlook as farmers struggle to work fields across divisions including Wymcore and eastern areas hindered by weather and weeds.
A misread prose fragment recalls a Westtown graduation with a theme of fate and identity. It mentions leaders like presidents and mentions names obscured by OCR errors, focusing on the sense of future paths and empowerment.
June notice indicates the annual meeting will be held at a Nebraska location with the executive gathering to decide dates. The meeting is anticipated to occur in the first week of September.
In Harishburg Pa on June 11 authorities conclude a defense case in a metal furniture conspiracy. The state now prepares closing actions as details emerge from the investigation.
Governor Haskell vetoed the child labor measure passed by the legislature saying the age limit is set too high. The action occurred in Guthrie on June 11 as the governor rejected the proposed regulations.
An explosion wrecked a train car on Euclid Heights in Cleveland. Police hunt the offenders as rescuers work to care for eight injured passengers, four of whom are described as seriously hurt.
The draft address for the convention emphasizes opposition to renomination and previews a strong defense of the president. The text outlines themes, includes references to the crowd, the press, and potential reactions as the speech shapes party stance.
A new organization named the United States Manufacturers and Merchants association emerges after a prohibition era flight. Officers include President George Cerin of New York and secretaries from Philadelphia and Milwauila with aims to aid brewers and merchants facing competition.
A damaged OCR fragment from Peoria describes a large interregional gathering of association officers and delegates at a convention. It mentions Peoria and distant cities, with references to officers, committees, and travel, but crucial details are unclear due to transcription errors.
At the University of Newvale a building for the school of time was nearly completed. The event featured the unveiling of the statue of Jal W. Mackay by his son Clarence Mackay amid a ceremonial procession and public display.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions an archbishop and names such as Nikola and Genrela with garbled phrases. The readable content hints at a possible death or attack scene but lacks coherent details or verifiable facts to summarize.
A large mail robbery report from Kansas City notes a pouch containing about 50000 dollars in currency disappeared. The package, sent by a Los Angeles bank to its New York correspondent, is described as the pouch's biggest haul on record.
The jury returned a not guilty verdict for actor Hitchcock on the main charge while four additional indictments against him were left unresolved. The proceedings followed a high profile case tied to allegations of theft and related offenses.
A man identified as a banker and alleged horse thief received a one year sentence in Indiana after police traced stolen items to his possession. Investigators recovered weapons and a few valuables valued around a large sum, with evidence pointing to interstate theft involving shipments to Chicago.
Fragmentary OCR reads like notes on a courtly event with references to May, Petite dueliees, and a prolate cockpit phrase. It mentions Syd Oneeniiinig and opinion on credible evidence. The legible elements point to a garnish of courtly courtesy and a potential legal proceeding.
A plan to reduce express rates in Oklahoma is discussed with a later establishment of the final rate in the state. Officials expect competition and broader service as changes take effect.
Fragmentary report lists multiple teams and scores with many OCR errors. Readable items mention Philadelphia and New York matches, but specifics are unreadable, making it impossible to identify complete outcomes or participants.
The report lists figures and officials connected to a controversial post election scene. It notes the governor and late leaders, including references to local authorities and civic figures, amid mounting scrutiny and shifting political alignments.
The absent archbishop Revie is due back in his diocese by September 1 after several weeks away from the city. Local clergy and parishioners wait for his return as plans for summer activities and church governance are adjusted.
The readable phrases describe uncertain names and actions without a clear event, place, or date. Multiple garbled terms and nonstandard spellings obscure meaning, making it difficult to identify persons, organizations, or outcomes.
A fragmented report mentions Miss Mrench in a unclear setting with a cot and two diplobota. The text is damaged leaving many names and actions unreadable. Further detail cannot be determined from the fragment.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a court, preliminaries, and a reference to a person named Byron Roody. Details are garbled and names may be misspelled, making precise events and outcomes uncertain.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions Colas Hq and Di-The Peete with references to wind age and weather. It is unclear and lacks verifiable events, persons, or organizations to form a complete news item.
Oliver Belmont, prominent New York figure, died at his Lemp home. The notice recalls his civic and social roles and notes the timing of his passing.
After widespread flooding in Kansas City Missouri clean up begins while Convention Hall opens as shelter refuges. Officials report fifteen thousand homeless as lowlands rise and river levels peak with evacuations, power outages, and disrupted rail service in the region.
A private letter from Craig states it will take six weeks to repair the track in Silverview canyon linking Butte to Anaconda and Poeiiie. The Missouri River near Wolf Creek shows no signs of subsidence as the line remains closed.
The Boyer River flooded for ten days, submerging lowlands from Jenison to the river mouth. Little hope remains for corn and wheat as floodwaters threaten fifty miles of farmland and crops.
June floods cripple Guthrie Oklahoma with multiple rail lines washed out and service halted. Santa Fe bottlenecks disrupt transport as rivers rise near one foot from flooding point. Roads entering Guthrie closed. train operations suspended across lines.
Memphis chosen as the site for the next United Confederate Veterans reunion with General Clemicdate Evans elected commander in chief to succeed General Stephen D. Lee. The floral parade exceeded two miles in length and a plan to purchase Jefferson Davis birth tree sparked a fifteen member committee’s feasibility study. In Hopkinsville, Mo a city marshal report noted a fatal shooting amid a crowd of about forty men as Duncan shot at Charles Butler and was later arrested.
Hugo Helaker dies when his car overturns while dodging a turning corner on a main Canton street. Witnesses report the vehicle rolled over after he failed to negotiate the turn, with the driver ejected and the car then catching fire.
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