17 Jun 1910
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Newspaper
Norfolk Weekly News Journal
Location
Norfolk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1910
Page
1
Tex Rickard announces a July 4 fight location with a guaranteed purse of 120000 unless opponents raise more. Merrik Sullivan in Chadfield reports the plan continues amid doubts any city will top Goldfield's bid. Promoter says the bout will go on, despite governor’s decision.
The House committee decided today to report favorably a plan to create a Cabinet department under the President's cabinet. Details remain unclear as June proceedings show support for reorganizing labor matters into a formal department.
A chaotic session feature shows lawmakers bending to avoid smothering important bills. The Oklahoma case was postponed. hearings delayed on federal action and the Clark Sherley resolution. Judge Comer handled deadlines as officials from several states discussed business impacts.
A proclamation declares Oklahoma City the state capital after nationwide election returns. Governor Utell notes the tally and denounces opposition to the decision while messages from William J. Bryan laud the action. A bleached flour case moves to another week of trial as the government case concludes.
The readable text references a two week period and the need to prepare to present witness testimony. It mentions reinvestment and a location possibly tied to Lieto and an unspecified event. Details are fragmented and no clear individuals or organizations are identifiable.
An imperfect report outlines upheaval in Nicaragua with mentions of a revolution, foreign intervention, and inquiries by state officials. It references provisional leaders, protests by Milrix, and a inquiry into the roots of the conflict tied to Managua. The text suggests U S officials may face involvement in the events and a potential congressional inquiry.
A contested tie emerged between teams during a regional meet, drawing attention to performances by several standout athletes and coaches from the event venue. Officials review results as participants and fans await confirmation of standings and subsequent actions.
The Dallas South Carolina community attended a unique auto funeral for Brice Hatton who died by his own action. An all weather Horseless Hearse and twenty cars carried his casket from a despite weather to the Dallas cemetery. A simple sermon and flowers marked the service conducted by Dr. Bibbery Ditton at the Presbyterian church. None of the deceased's relatives attended.
A sensational incident aboard a British steamer near Philadelphia ends with four sailors drowned after attempting to swim to escape as the Monarch leaves. Three others are captured, and the ship proceeds on its voyage toward Auckland.
Two 16 year old youths reportedly seized by cramps while swimming near a dam. both believed missing after the incident and bodies have not yet been recovered. Authorities describe no confirmed recoveries as search efforts continue near the Rapid City area.
Prof. Carl W. Thompson resigns as director of the school of commerce and economist at the University of South Dakota to join the University of Minnesota economy department. He departs June 17 to assume his new duties.
Senator Cummins argues delaying the postal bank measure is worse than allowing it to fail this year. House discussions show opposition from Republicans and Democrats alike, with no broad support emerging before conference action.
O Neill Nebraska reports bids for a city sewer system exceeded the amount voted by council and officials. An engineer had prepared the required cost, but bids came in high amid concerns over ground work and rapid construction risks. The city investigates and plans to proceed with the project as his engineers expect, aiming completion soon.
Jury hears testimony outlining the murder of Hamilton a land agent in a dig near Mull en and the defense claim Meltutyre was not present at the killing Pink Levanger testified he was present and identified Meltutyre as the killer Former Supreme Court Justice Wo Olin assists the prosecution while ex Chief Justice Hee J Sullivan aids the defense
Nel Ciordon reports work on the Robert May project resumed under new prestiurent Bobbie. Brick work began Wednesday at Gordon State tank building with a two story 24x60 foot structure featuring brick facing and hollow interior bricks. The restaurant operator Mr Boyles shifts to a line wet for winter buyers into a strong trade. completion expected in six weeks to two months.
Reports from The News describe N. W. Job and A. Th Hieckmaster detained on charges linked to felting and tying. argument over Jel tied riven testimony in the Hert Rabert divorce case led to Guilty pleas. Judge Mc Allister fined Huecium $6.22 after the proceedings.
A man named Matt Siyith, once linked to the University of Texas, claims an alibi for a recent hold-up aboard a train near Carrizoxy. Officers say witnesses identified the suspect as Jabebo Weld Ti Jath and that he was apprehended after a motor chase. police report he came to Carrizoxy recently from Kuteis Cite.
Ned Neligh June 17 Special to The News Joe McKay sobbed openly as his family said goodbye at the jail before his transfer to the state penitentiary for life for the Crown murder at Brunswick last December. Prosecutors described the crime as heinous and the judge adjourned the case to fall. A second item reports a Senate committee meeting in Washington to consider bribery charges tied to Senator Lorimer’s Illinois election.
Rev RR Haney of the Second Congregational Church runs a bold ad offering to host six couples for marriage at his church while he attends other weddings. He promises confidential communications and notes his institutional outreach, including an index of church members and birthday cards.
The article reports on the Mary Charlton murder case at Lake Como. Porter Charlton is accused by Lombardy authorities. his wife was last seen dining with him at an inn and found murdered in her trunk. Divers search the lake as officials debate possible robbery or marital motive.
In Como Italy June 7 investigators shift focus from identifying the slayer in the Mrs Mary Scott Castle Charlton murder to the manner of killing. The villa on the lake shore visited again as authorities test a theory that Charlton was struck in the dining room by a terracotta statue named Love.
A 24 hour forecast for Nebraska issued by the Chicago station notes fair conditions and continued warm weather. The bulletin mentions high readings and potential mild winds with no significant storms expected.
Witnesses describe a quarrel at a villa dinner where a woman struck a man with a statue, breaking it and injuring her, then fled to a bed as blood stained walls. She was dragged to the ground floor and placed in a trunk sunk in Lake Cole. books by De Maupassant and Wilde were found, plus a birthday gift volume to Porter Charlton from his mother.
Mr and Mrs Phillip Johnson both 70 of Broken Bow Nebraska were visiting relatives in Cedar Rapids Iowa when they stepped in front of a Chicago and Northwestern fast mail train at Mount Vernon and were instantly killed. They had just fought from an eastbound train and stood in the path of the opposite moving train.
About 100 dollars of fireworks exploded in Smith and Mohr's store at nine in the morning. The building and stock suffered damage but the fire department and residents kept the blaze from spreading to the block. One firefighter sustained a deep cut to the hand. cause of the explosion remains unknown. The store was insured.
Fort Smith Ark June 17 coal operators from Oklahoma and Arkansas met secretly to discuss resuming mining next Monday under an open shop policy unless a Kansas City conference between the Southwest Operators association executive committee and miners union president Lewis yields an agreement. Six companies are involved in the decision.
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt approaches New York aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm with family aboard the Sandy Hook later today. Reception plans stay intact despite fog and rain as the welcome parade from the battery to Broadway proceeds with Mayor Gaynor to greet the former president upon arrival.
The Kaiserin Auguste Victoria carrying former President Roosevelt homeward after a year away is 432 miles east of Ambrroz Channel. If current speed holds it should reach Sandy Hook by 7 am tomorrow, but fog along the Long Island coast may delay arrival.
Former Governor B B Odell announced in New York on June 17 that he would not serve on the committee to receive Colonel Roosevelt next Saturday. He gave no explanation for his decision and did not comment further.
Washington June 17 After three months on the senate calendar the statehood bill for New Mexico and Arizona was taken up and passed after a brief debate. All speeches favored creating two states though Democrats backed the house bill. The vote was 42 to 1 on the senate substitute adopted as an amendment to the house measure. Representative Hamilton said he had no doubt the bill would become law this session.
June 17 report from Kidinburg notes a feature reading a letter from Monsignor Bonamelly, bishop of Cremonia Italy, and the commission on education's search relating to the Christianization of national life. The bishop's communication answered an invitation to contribute a message.
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