Norfolk farmers institute opens with sorghum poisoning talk
The Norfolk farmers institute in Orr's hall led by President A. L. Carter opened to a small morning audience and grew through the day. Dr. Samuel Avery spoke on sorghum poisoning of cattle and soil fertility, with glucose or molasses as antidotes. Afternoon sessions featured Alfalfa pastures by OC Llewellyn, Good Roads by H. W. Winter, and pork production by O Hull, followed by an evening program with Poultry care by Llewellyn and a geologic talk by D. B Stillson.
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Norfolk Farmers’ Institute
Orr's Hall
A. L. Carter
Samuel Avery
the State University
Avery
T. ©. VanHorn
Gaylord
OC. M. Llewellyn
Brownville
H. W. Winter
L. D. Stilson
York
Clara Brueggemann
Florence Gaylord
Llewellyn
Awakening of the Gulch Floods Hit Main Street Townwide
Water from a thaw flooded Madison avenue and other streets as crews observed a rising North Fork level. Ditches offered partial relief but could not prevent overflow. A shrinking thaw overnight may ease the threat, but a heavy rainfall could renew flooding risks.
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Corporation Gulch
Madison Avenue
Thirteenth Street
Northfolk River Subsides After High Water Threat
River levels along the Northfork eased today after a day of dangerous overflow. The stream rose three inches per hour yesterday, but a slight fall above the First street dam this morning left the banks safe. Workers guarded the bridge and cleared ice to protect piles and dikes, with drainage expected over several days. Engineers warn of potential Elkhorn river overflow soon.
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First Street
Norfolk
Northwestern Railroad
Elkhorn
Think Waugh Was Murdered in Nebraska
Grand Island Nebraska March 1 the body of A O Waugh who died at St Francis hospital February 24 remains at Sondermans morgue awaiting burial instructions Coroner George Roeder and Undertaker Sonderman expect developments linking a cattle company ranch employee with the murder Waugh reportedly said he was beaten by a one armed man and that jaw bones were broken leading to an abscess and fatal bronchial infection after being assaulted with the club of the one armed man.
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Waugh
Grand Island
Neb
A. O. Waugh
St. Francis Hospital
Sondermans
George Roeder
Sonderman
Hickley
Nebraska
Winn Sentenced Four Years For Forgery in Madison
L G Winn alias BLE Mills alias BF Maxwell, a noted forger, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to four years in the penitentiary. He forged school warrants, totaling about 250 dollars, and was recaptured after a jail escape and a Chicago arrest. Other district court actions include Weber found guilty of receiving stolen property and McClellan v Hines on damages from a liquor-related accident. Polenski faces Monday trial for a shooting linked to the Teske family.
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Lirom
L. G. Winn
Ble
Mills
Maxwell
Boyd
Winn
Cushing
Norfolk National Bank
Falave
Madison
Clements
Chicago
Pinkertons
F. E. Maxwell
Weber
McClellan
Hines
Supreme Court
Mary Kund
John Freythaler
Mary
John
Norfolk
Omfe
State
Polenski
Teske
Schmidke
Three-Wroker Grain Fight Grows Into Three Cornered Battle
Lincoln reports a three way clash in grain shipping as the Farmers Cooperative organizes a third elevator interest. The Nebraska Farmers’ Trust leads a statewide effort to control grain shipping, challenging the independent elevator men and the large line companies. Chicago grain commission men announce tactics fueling the conflict.
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Lincoln
Farmers’ Co-operative Grain and Live Stock Association
Grain West
Nebraska Association
Farmers' Trust
Chicago Grain Commission
Independent elevator men resist farmers cooperative grain deal
Commission men say they were told by rain dealers associations not to handle the farmer elevator’s grain. They admit there is no option but to obey these orders, risking the loss of their business with the association members.
Stanton Man in Nebraska Ends His Life by Hanging
John Croezinger a Nebraska farmer, believed to have been driven to despair after family financial troubles and unapproved marriage plans. His mother in Germany funded the farm purchase with notes, which were not paid, leading to Croezinger renting the farm and sinking into despondency before his death by hanging.
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Stanton, Neb
John Croovinger
Boeing
O Croezinger
Germany
Nebraska
Croezinger
Death notices for Ora Sturgeon Beels and Mrs Wilde
Death notices record Ora Sturgeon Beels of Norfolk born February 10 1876 and her obituary detailing illness and funeral plans at the Methodist church with Rev G H Main assisting. Also noted is the death of Mrs Frederick Wilde 68 of Hadar with funeral at German Lutheran church and survivors including sons Carl Wilde Albert Wilde and daughter Mrs Game of Marveline Iowa.
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Lenath
Abell
Fife
Elva Ora Sturgeon
Altoona
Iowa
J. D. Sturgeon
Norfolk
Frank Beela
Helen
Beels
Methodist Church
J. W. Jennings
Lpworth League and Missionary Society
Frank Sturgeon
Colorado
Beela
G. H. Main
F. M. Sisson
J. F. Poucher
Frederick Wilde
Hadar
Carl Wilde
Albert Wilde
Wilde
Game
Marveline, Mo
Death of Alfred Brummond Four-Year-Old
Alfred Brummond aged four died at home on East Norfolk avenue after a four day illness of spinal meningitis. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Emil Brummond. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 pm at Christ Lutheran church with interment in the new German cemetery north of the city.
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Alfred Brummond
Alfred
Emil Brummond
Norfolk Avenue
Christ Lutheran Church
New German
Expensive Word War Ends With Eight Hundred Damages
John Freythaler ordered to pay Mary Kancl eight hundred dollars for derogatory remarks after a meat market incident. Jury concluded his words harmed her character. he had sought five thousand. Attorneys were Jack Koonigatein and Allen d Read. Witnesses from Norfolk and Madison testified.
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Mary Kanel
John Freythaler
John
Mary
Shoe
Jack Koonigatein
Thin City
Allen d& Read
Madison
Norfolk
TRY TO SAVE MRS. LILLIE
Attorneys for Mrs. Lillie file a motion for a new trial in David City. The motion cites eight assignments of error including jury prejudgment and improper instructions. New evidence is claimed to warrant a retrial. Judge Good will hear March 1 arguments. If denied she faces life imprisonment.
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David City
March
Farmers Institute Closes Without Officer Elections
The farmers institute ended its session Saturday night with no officers chosen for the next year. Only 18 attendees were present, six farmers and two Norfolk citizens. Leaders fear the group may not meet again due to waning farmer interest and burnout among a few volunteers who have shouldered the work. L. M. Gaylord said another institute could occur only if different people take the helm, noting the initiative has been profitable for attendees but costly for organizers.
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Farmers’ Institute
Norfolk
L. M. Gaylord
Lizard In Stomach Reported From Local Case
Mrs Gibout, long troubled by stomach pain, consulted Dr Schlesinger a spiritualist. In trance the spirit Ben claimed two lizards were ingested and tied to the stomach. The doctor warned of prior pain and predicted release. the stomach reportedly expelled nearly a whole lizard yesterday.
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Mra
Hastings Republican
Governor declines stay order for Gottlieb Niegenfind
Lincoln reports Governor Mickey will not issue a stay of execution for Gottlieb Niegenfind unless a new development occurs. He says he has been urged by Niegenfind’s friends to intervene despite mounting plea for clemency.
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Niegenfind
Lincoln
March
Mickey
Gottlieb Niegenfind
Ocom
Two Conundrums From Tuendag's Daily
A Norfolk citizen questions why people invite smallpox by neglecting vaccination and why residents tolerate regular floods in Main Street. The observer cites vaccination as a safe preventive and urges removal of obstructions at Thirteenth and Main to enable a bridge and better drainage.
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Tuendag'a
Norfolk
Main Street
Thirteenth Street
Norfolk Sailor Denied Navy Discharge
A Washington dispatch reports Norfolk youth Lawrence McTaggart asked for a discharge from the navy but Secretary of the Navy refused. McTaggart has served aboard the steamship Franklin and his petition was presented by Senator Millard. His family in Norfolk were disappointed by the decision.
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Washington
Lawrence McTaggart
Norfolk
Navy
Secretary of the Navy
McTaggart
Franklin
Millard
House Votes to Probe Staefer Bond Transactions
The Oregon House of Representatives appointed a committee to investigate the school bond transactions of former state treasurer William Staefer. Charges allege improper handling of bond actions before the nominating conventions. The issue had been tied to campaign timing after Staefer withdrew as a reelection candidate. Representative Sears of Burt county led the charges.
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Lincoln
House of Representatives
Wm. Staefer
Staefer
House
Bartley
Sears
Burt County
Steefer R
Fire on Soldiers in Colorado City Smelter Guard clashes
Troops guarding the smelters faced rifle fire from strikers in the hills during the night. Return fire caused no injuries. Soldiers remain on alert for possible further attacks tonight.
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Colorado City
Col
Man Dies After Crawling Into Hospital Furnace Pit
Eli Murphy, a Mercy hospital employee in Webster City Iowa, became intoxicated and crawled into the ash pit of the furnace. Rescue attempts failed and he sustained fatal burns.
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Webster City
Iowa
Eli Murphy
Mercy Hospital
Tornado Hits Brisbane Demolishes Hospital Kills Six
A Brisbane tornado destroyed a hospital and numerous buildings killing six people. Homes and public structures were leveled as the surrounding area suffered extensive devastation. The Seiler livery barn at Fifth street and Braasch avenue is under repair with foundation timbers raised and floor replanked.
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New York
Brisbane
Australia
Seiler
Fifth Street
Braasch Avenue
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Messrs. Liewelling
Hall of
Alma
Winter
Pierce and
Lyon
Charles Worker
Rata “N
T. L. Lyon
Selon
Clery
D. B Stillson
Glennie Rhippes
Waters
Farmers Combine
Stanton
Ora Sturgeon-Beels
Mary Kancl
Mitchia Nentenes
Wiys
Nya
J Nation
Mrs. Lillie
Stuefer
Bond
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