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Newspaper
Norfolk Weekly News Journal
Location
Norfolk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1908
Page
3
County Attorney Jack Koenigstein ordered a Saturday raid on Norfolk Row targeting proprietors inmates and frequenters of the four resorts just outside the city limits. Warrants were issued from Juntlee Lambert's court as witnesses described a crackdown that drew public attention to the row and followed a Friday night outbreak.
Madison County Abstract and Guarantee Co reports transfers including Nielson to Melland W D for 5600, Reed to Jenkins 8500, Jenkins to Knapp 1200, Lambert to Branasch 1500, Rowlett to Malone 6,000, Fricke Jr to Rowlett 1410, Tyrrel to Fricke Jr 5200, Rowlett to Glenn 8280, Garret to Purdy 3600, Christiansen to Christiansen 3200, Steffis to Hastines 1000, Gumadt to Askwith 4500, Holat to Sandquist 8000, Colegrove to Colegrove 900, Crook to Reed 9550, Alstadt to Christiansen 21400, Lindstadt to Luthart 8800, Hanks to Hanks 12000, Hanks to Bohlsen 6000, Horgmeyer to Dittrich 4000, and Hanks to Bohlsen among others.
Norfolk looks on as Frank Gotch the American champion faces Georg Hackenschmidt the Russian Lion in the world championship match. Gotch plans to retire after this bout with Farmer Burns guiding Gotch’s training in the Norfolk event. Tuesday Gotch wrestled Harry Bransfield in Omaha, Bransfield slated to train Hackenschmidt for the match.
Attorneys claim two jurors A G Ruth and Andrew P Larson expressed opinions on Bowie guilt months before the trial and that jurors were exposed to outside influences. The motion cites juror statements that a man who would commit the deed ought to be hung and alleges court violations by bailiffs. Judge A A Welch to rule March 16 at Madison. sentencing if denied.
The News reports a surge in demand on trains leaving Norfolk at noon with some news agents doubling orders. Travelers are urged to ask the newsboy for the noon edition, touted as the only paper printed in a city of this size sold on trains.
Norfolk hosts Rosine Coal Company directors in a meeting to set a contract for grading an eight mile branch line to connect the mine with the Northwestern road. Officials expect output to reach 100 tons daily by October 1 amid limited prior shipments due to rail access.
Norfolk and surrounding towns see a flurry of short trips and arrivals. Samuel Heltzman visits Dallas 8, Miss Fannie Norton in Omaha, Chris Madsen from Missouri Valley spends days with relatives, Sheriff Clements plans Lincoln trip with Ray Kennard who faces a year in prison.
A Dallas South Dakota notice predicts William Howard Taft will be president in one year and A B Kittredge will start another six year state term. The brief public notice invites readers to try a News want ad.
Delegates began arriving in Norfolk for the Third Congressional District Convention to be held Tuesday evening in the Auditorium. The Merrick and Platte county delegations head to the Oxnard and Pacific hotels as party lines heat up over seats, credentials, and the choice of a presidential elector.
Foundations for several good hog herds were formed when buyers purchased 35 head from the Expansion herd of H. C. Dawson's sons at Sadinott for Norfolk. The average price was 38 dollars 50 cents with two hogs topping at 81 dollars. Purchasers included B Wachter and George Mulertz along with S J Ramsey and J R Davis.
At Ainsworth Nebraska on March 9 the Republican convention adopted resolutions endorsing President Roosevelt Governor Sheldon and the last legislature. Congressman Kinkaid was endorsed for reelection and delegates to the state convention were chosen.
Congressman J. J. McCarthy heads the Dixon county delegation to the congressional convention. The ten Dixon votes will back Hise for national delegate, though McCarthy’s forces defeated a Huse slate after a tense contest. Delegates named include J. McCarthy Fred Krown C. K. Jones A. P. Shumway W. Hall S. Cobb Ed Johnson J. Peterson G. Shackleford and W. O. Hoyt.
San Francisco March 9 Mare Island naval station established wireless contact with Admiral Bob Evans fleet 2000 miles south. A private in the marine corps died and was buried at sea. Communication used wireless telegraphy with operator on the battleship Maine.
County Attorney Koenigstein led a raid yielding 6 arrests Saturday. Fines totaling 142.30 were paid into Justice Lambert's court, boosting the school fund. Key fines include 54.55 for Eugene Best and 29.55 for Edna Ingham and Roy Maynard. Three women from the Ing ham resort paid 9.55 each. Net distribution: 115 to the school fund and 27.80 to court costs and constable/justice fees.
The annual directors meeting of the Elkhorn Life and Accident Insurance Company elected officers and named executive and chance committees. Dr. P. H. Salter was chosen president and medical director, J. B. Maylard vice president and auditor, T. B Moemimin ser second vice president, R. B. Wil ame secretary, Jack Koentestein measurer, Burt Mapes counsel.
About thirty members of the local Eastern Star attended a banquet in Norfolk on Thursday evening hosted by the Norfolk lodge. Guests of honor were welcomed and the event featured a warm reception and remarks from organizers.
An unclear note reports joyful sentiments from Norfolk residents returning home on Friday praising local kindness and support during their absence.
Norfolk Democrats publish their March 18 city convention call as caucuses begin. Potential nominees include Mayor C H Durland, Herman Winter, ex mayor John Friday, RE DB Kauffman, Henry Haase, Fritz Asmus for city clerk, Julius Hansgeig for renomination, Salmon for engineer, with police judge and other posts open. Republicans have not set caucus dates. Koenigstein and Burton are discussed for mayor and clerk respectively.
Deputy Grand Master F G Simmons of the A O U W will arrive in Norfolk Monday night to launch an active drive to increase local membership. A large attendance is urged at the regular lodge meeting Tuesday night as Norfolk lodge stands among the strongest in the state.
A frightened team belonging to J We Hrown ran wild on Fifth Street near the Dudhey barn causing chaos on convention day. One horse crashed into a plate glass window at the Marquardt saloon, breaking the pane while others bolted, injuring none seriously. Nearby girls fled to safety as glass fragments scattered inside.
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