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Norfolk Weekly News Journal

Location

Norfolk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1908

Page

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Prominent hardware merchant dies duck hunt accident

Luther E Peterson of Wayne Nebraska killed while duck hunting on a reservation south of Wakefield. He and two friends went to a lake for a morning hunt. Peterson was alone in a blind when his automatic shotgun fired and ceased functioning. His death was discovered an hour later. cause unclear. Peterson, 36, unmarried, was a leading local businessman. A separate item notes the Boyd County Mutual Telephone company forming a line from river to river with plans for Bristow exchange.

Wayne, Neb Luther EL. Peterson Wayne Wakefield Peterson Nebraska

Boy 7 Notch on Wire Fence Threatens Wind Pipe

In Lindsay Nebraska on March 12 a seven-year-old boy, son of Howry Schroeder, was injured while playing near an old stretched wire fence. He slipped into the wire, cutting the throat skin down to the wind pipe. He received treatment and is resting easy.

Lindwey Neb Howry Schroeder Lindsay

Priest Replaced in Bonesteel Parish as Pastor Takes Charge

Bonesteel receives Pastor Pey T. J. Pendergast from Hot Springs to lead the local Catholic church. He succeeds Father J. F. Parker whose retirement sparked Catholic reaction after reports of dismissal for conduct unbecoming a priest. Parker says he left to join the Odd Fellows and pursue business elsewhere.

Bonesteel Startha Catholic Church of South Dakota Pey T. J. Pendergast Hot Springs S. D Father Pendergast J. F. Parker Father Parker

Kansas conference clears New York editor of heresy charges

Topeka March 12 The Kansas conference of the Methodist Episcopal church exonerated Dr J T McParland editor of the Methodist Sunday school publications of heretical charges brought by Dr George A Cooke member of the Troy conference.

Topeka Kansas The Methodist Episcopal Church J. T. McParland New York Methodist Sunday School Publications George A. Cooke Troy

Doctor Fatally Injured in Delano Carriage Crash

Dr F. K. Boucher and his wife were driving from Delano Minnesota to visit a patient when their carriage was struck by a passenger train. Boucher was killed and his wife fatally hurt.

Delano Minn F. K. Boucher Boucher

Weather Talk Turns Cold Again In Mid March

A midweek heat gave way to a cold snap as Friday, the thirteenth of the month, promises lower temperatures. Norfolk residents were told to keep ear muffs handy and expect chilly winds through the upcoming day.

Norfolk

Italian Auto Breaks a Shaft in New York to Paris Race

In Bitter Creek Wyoming the American car trails the Italian entrant by 892 miles as both race toward Paris. The Italian car broke its jackshaft near Paxton Nebraska, repaired by evening and resumed with twenty miles to Julesburg Colorado for the night.

Cheyenne Wyo New York Paris Bitter Creek Paxton Neb Julesburg Colo

French Car Leads New York to Paris Race Stop

French car No. 1 arrived in Toone Ja. at 9 48 and departed at 10 15 p m toward Jefferson after a night run in the New York to Paris auto race.

Toone, Ja New York Paris Jefferson

German Car Arrives in Cedar Rapids for Overnight Stay

The German car arrived in Cedar Rapids at 12 15 p.m. and remained until the morning.

Cedar Rapids

Lincoln group backs Royse for Comptroller post

At a Lincoln Clearing Association meeting on March 12 resolutions endorsing Edward Royse, secretary of the state banking board, as successor to Comptroller of the Currency Ridgely if he leaves to head the Bank of Commerce in Kansas City. A parallel note announces a nationwide dragnet for undesirable foreigners with deportation for those in Nebraska less than three years.

Indorse Royse Lincoln Lincoln Clearing Tense Association S. A. Eppler Federal Immigration Bureau Nebraska

Receiver Seeks Assessment to Pay Nebraska Mutual Debt

Lincoln March 12. Receiver Randall reports the Nebraska Mutual Insurance company owes 14000 dollars and asks the court to levy an assessment on stockholders to cover the sum.

Lincoln Randall Nebraska Mutual Insurance Company

Fire devastates Thornton La wiping out seven blocks

A March 12 fire in Thornton La destroyed most of the town center. It consumed seven business blocks while only part of the contents could be saved. Estimated losses run to logs and other goods valued around $70,000.

Thornton Mason City

Alia Trial Nears End In Denver Murder Case

The hearing in the Guiseppe Alia murder trial concluded without the defendant taking the stand. Defense called two doctors, Dr. Joseph Cuneo and Dr. Gustavo Tosti, who offered medical opinions on sanity. Dr. Cuneo did not state an opinion, while Dr. Tosti deemed Alia insane based on the act of killing at St. Elizabeth's Church. No evidence linked Alia to anarchist groups or related literature.

Denver Guiseppe Alia Leo Heinrichs St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church Joseph Cuneo Baron Gustavo Tosti Cuneo Tost Alla

Republicans in Omaha choose four delegates for Chicago

Delegates arrived before noon as the Nebraska Republican convention opened in Omaha. Governor Sheldon Norris Brown Victor Rosewater and Judge Field were named as the at large delegates to the Chicago national convention while A. J. Clark and Congressman Boyd drew support but were deemed unlikely to win. The Sixth and Second districts held their conventions this afternoon.

Sheldon Brown Rosewater Judge Field Boyd Nebraska Taft Field Chicago Norris Brown Victor Rosewater Lincoln A. J. Clark Hastings

Insurgents To Control South Dakota Republican Convention

Primary returns show Governor Crawford loyalists, the insurgents, gaining a majority at the South Dakota state convention in Huron on April 7. The insurgents carried 19 of 30 counties, totaling 261 delegates, over 245 needed, with Taft the favored presidential candidate.

Sioux Falls S. D Huron Friends Crawford Kittredge William H. Taft

First district GOP chooses delegates to Chicago convention

The First district Republican convention named delegates H. S. Rand of Burlington and Hazen I. Sawyer of Keokuk to the national convention in Chicago. Alternates are J. M. Curran of Morning Sun and S. L. White of Washington. Resolutions endorsed Allison for senator and instructed delegates for Taft.

Fairfield Chicago Rand Burlington Hazen I. Sawyer Keokuk J. M. Curran Morning Sun 8. L. White Washington Allison Taft

Oklahoma Indorses Taft At State Republican Meeting

Oklahoma City March 12 The state Republican convention endorsed William Howard Taft for president and elected four delegates at large to the Chicago convention. They named Bird S. McGuire Dennis Flynn Patrick Dore and J A Harris as delegates. Cash Cade and J C Roberts as national committeeman and elector at large. Carl McGee chaired the session which praised Roosevelt while attacking Democratic state leadership and blocking a bid to reopen the prohibition issue.

Oklahoma City Okla William HH. Taft Chicago Bird S. McGuire Pawnee Dennis T. Flynn Patrick Dore Westville J. A. Harris Wagoner William Busby McAlester J. C. Roberts Enid Cash Cade Shawnee Roosevelt Congress Carl McGee Tulsa

Anna Gould Sails for New York and Cherbourg

Mme Anna Gould and her three children sailed from the port on the White Star liner Adriatic for New York. She had booked the Kronprinz Wilhelm but cancelled and delayed departure. State rooms were secured on the Adriatic at the last moment. She traveled to Cherbourg by automobile.

Anna Gould New York Cherbourg Mmne

Night Riders Burn Two Tobacco Warehouses Near New Liberty

In Owen county Kentucky night riders attacked early today burning John Garvey’s New Liberty warehouse and Dave Snell’s near Owenton. About 10,000 pounds of tobacco at Garvey and 35,000 pounds of loose product at Snell were destroyed. Circuit Judge J B Cammack has summoned a special grand jury to investigate the arson and promises a full inquiry.

Frankfort Marel Owen County New Liberty John Garvey Dave Snell Owenton J. W. Cammack

Religious reform wave outlined by missionaries in world tour

Pittsburg March 12 The international Young People’s Missionary movement convention depicted American commercialism following missionary work abroad. Leaders wept as native Christians from Korea Japan India and China spoke of religious fervor and world wide reform. Reports from missions highlighted vast reach and few teachers to guide masses.

Pittsburg Young People's Missionary Movement China Korea Japan Indian Bach

Butter Men At St Paul Convention Opens

Buttermakers from nearly every state gather for a three day convention at the St Paul auditorium. Over two thousand delegates expected with arrivals from Boston New York and Philadelphia. Des Moines leads a special delegation seeking next venue and to promote Iowa as a butter state. Governor Johnson gave welcome followed by H J Nietere and J J Farrell with reports. committees were appointed and exhibits inspected.

St. Paul St Paul Auditorium Boston New York Philadelphia Iowa South Dakota Nebraska Washington Wisconsin Ilinois Des Moines Johnson H. J. Nietere Walker J. J. Farrell Carves

Union delegates meet to chart wage action in mine talks

In Indianapolis on March 12 the United Mine Workers of America opened a national convention to decide a course of action after operators and miners failed to agree on a joint conference to fix a wage scale for the central competitive field. The proposed scale would go into effect April 1 when the current wage scale expires.

Indianapolis United Mine Workers of America

Night riders raid Gibson county leaving family shaken

In Gibson county near Trenton Tennessee night riders visited a negro tenant and fired several shots into his house narrowly missing three sleeping children. Other black residents were visited and warnings left urging them to leave. all targets described as good citizens.

Trenton Tenn Gibson County

Schaef fer Defeats Hoppe In Balk Line Championship

Jacob Schaeffer defends his title in the 18 inch balk line one shot game by defeating Willie Hoppe in Chicago. The final score is 500 to 424.

Schaeffer Hoppe Chicago Jacob Schaeffer Willie Hoppe

Death of John Teagle in Cleveland at age sixty

John Teagle former renowned refiner in the nation died at his Cleveland home on March 12 at age sixty. He was one of the best known refiners in the country.

John Teagle Cleveland

Senate reviews Brownsville discharge and reinstatement plan

Reports from the Senate military affairs committee analyze the Brownsville Texas incident where three companies of the Twenty Fifth Infantry were discharged without honors. The majority supports the president’s stance while proposing a one year reinstatement window for eligible soldiers. a minority urges restoration for those deemed innocent.

Washington Committee On Military Affairs Senate Brownsville Tex Twenty-fifth Infantry Warren Lodge Warner Dupont Taliaferro Foster Overman Frazer McCreary Foraker Scott Bulkeley Hemenway Twenty Fifth Infantry Poraker

Roosevelt backs probe into stock gambling methods

President Roosevelt directs Herbert Knox Smith of the bureau of corporations to study stock trading practices to lay groundwork for possible future regulation. The aim is to curb gambling contracts without hindering legitimate transfers while pursuing sound principles.

Washington Roosevelt Herbert Knox Smith Bureau of Corporations

Postal Savings Bank Bills Ready

Washington March 12 the postal savings bank bill moves toward final report by the senate committee on post offices and post roads as it completes its work today. the measure encourages children to save through the postal system with the proposed bank feature.

House Overstreet Goebel Houston Tenn Postal Savings Bank Washington Senate Committee On

Explosion Kills Sixty Three Miners Near Dortmund

An explosion of firedamp in the Lukas mine near Dortmund Prussia on March 12 killed sixty three miners. Local rescue teams searched the shaft as aftershocks raised concerns about additional casualties and mine safety.

Dortmund Prussia Here

Live Stock Market Report From South Omaha and Chicago

South Omaha March 12 cattle receipts around 5 000 with a steady market hogs at 4.30 to 4.46 top. Sheep receipts about 5 000 with the general market 25 higher. Chicago March 12 cattle receipts 6 000 with a steady market hog receipts 28 000 and a strong general market for sheep at 12 000.

National Live Stock Commission Co Stock Exchange Building South Omaha Chicago

Grain market report from Chicago a.m. prices

Chicago Board of Trade prices at 10 30 this morning report spring wheat corn and oats with figures from Logan Bryan Omaha in board of trade. Market tone steady with minor shifts unlisted due to partial OCR text.

Omaha Logan & Bryan Commission Board of Trade Neb Chicago Board of Trade Chicago Norfolk Salter Coal & Grain Co

Thaw Served With Divorce Papers in NY Suit

Evelyn Nesbit Thaw sues to annul marriage. Papers served on Harry K Thaw at Matteawan asylum and on co defendant Mrs William Thaw at the Hotel Lorraine. Ongoing service and guardian Dr Lamb to be served next. Thaw may refuse papers.

New York Harry K. Thaw Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Thaw Matteawan Insane Asylum William Thaw Hotel Lorraine Daniel O'Reilly Evelyn Thaw Robert Lamb

Funeral of Charles Aldrich in Boone private service

The funeral for Charles Aldrich was held at his home on Mar shall street as a private ceremony with relatives and G A R comrades present. Floral tributes arrived from friends in the city and beyond before the remains were moved to Des Moines for public state and later Webster City interment. A Des Moines public service will commemorate his work founding and guiding the Iowa State Historical Department.

Des Moines Aldrich Iowa State Historical Department

Fleet Near End Of Trip Itinerary Of The Vessels

The American battleship fleet under Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans sails about 100 miles south of Magdalena Bay en route to San Diego. Target practice precedes fleet maneuvers with four ships per division. visits planned for San Diego San Pedro Los Angeles Santa Barbara and Santa Cruz spark coastwide receptions and excitement.

San Diego San Pedro Los Angeles Santa Barbara Santa Cruz San Dies Cal Robley D. Evans Magdalena Bay California Point Loma Connecticut Callao Peru Magdalena San Francisco Navy Department Pacific Coast

Russia Extends Olive Branch to Japan in Duma Debate

In St Petersburg on March 12 the duma debated lifting the Russian legation in Tokyo to an embassy. Foreign Minister Iswolsky argued Russia retained its historic inheritance, losing nothing to Japan, and urged a cordial reengagement with Japan. He cited treaties and alliances as supports for peace in the Far East.

St. Petersburg Duma Tokio M. Iswolsky Portsmouth Russia Japan France Great Britain Far East Germany United States Pacific Ocean

Alfonso Returns to Madrid After Catalan Visit

King Alfonso left Barcelona for Madrid after a two day visit amid cheering crowds. He thanked Catalonians for their loyalty and ample reception. A small bomb exploded in a water pipe at Alaraganas quay causing property damage but no injuries.

Barcelona Big City Alfonso Madrid Alaraganas Quay

Police clash in Kechetovka leaves six peasants dead

Report from Voronez on March 12 states six peasants were killed and several wounded when peasants resisted a police detachment sent to arrest two members of a peasant revolutionary organization. The clash followed threat to execute orders as the confrontation escalated.

Voronez Thussia Kechetovka

Three Children Perish In Fire at Donthitt Home

A blaze destroyed the John Donthitt residence near Westboro Wisconsin killing three young children. Fire officials report the tragedy occurred on a March 12 and investigators are examining the cause.

Wis John Donthitt Westboro

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Luther E Peterson WYRE Young Hardware Merchant Mr. Peterson Hrnstow Boyd County Mutual Telephone Company Bristow Lnetal Church Parker Dr. McFarland Buday Miles Julesburg, Colo Alia Case Omar Upstate Dan Nettleton Oklahoma Indorses New Liberty, Ky Missionary Congress Trade Progress Cross United Mine Workers Genate Ram No States Weather Bureau West Matteawan Asylum Charles Aldrich Boone and Body Capitol Building Capital Ruler
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