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Norfolk Weekly News Journal

Location

Norfolk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1909

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Gregory Lands Up At Auction In North Dakota

Gregory North Dakota March 26 Special to The News Many prospective buyers paid with money orders at Gregory post office as land auction opens for 420 lots across over 50,000 acres. Judge and assistants plan to sell a hundred parcels daily starting with Lot 1, with certificates issued to buyers. Thousands are expected, tents dot the town, and local groups aid visitors during the sale and filing period.

Gregory Sypneial Nowa James Wo Witten Inter Olalmea Purcase Tie Mr. Woods Chamberlain Land Office E. M. Hood First National Bank Homesteaders Aid Peltigens Bureau of Information

Kin nan trial in Antelope county long case with many witnesses

The Kin nan case in Antelope county drew over fifty witnesses, making it one of the longest trials in eight years. The trial extended late, with opening arguments planned for the following morning after time consumed in summarizing evidence.

Kinnan Antelope Nelleh Nob N. J. Jackson Harrington Esoke Senator Allen Rice Stiva Antelope County

Schoolteacher shot by father in crowded East Side street

A New York City schoolteacher Miss Anna Mangang was shot by a father amid a crowd including friends and pupils on the Upper East Side. Investigators report she was struck as the assailant fled, with other teachers and students nearby.

Anna Mangano New York Upper East Side Anna A. Mangang de Che Pie Sebiede Wy Bhu Mgiany Rion M&ukany Dieu de Pevinger Urey Ahtic Ab Taurus Wwere Gbdiva Beil Lal Wee Guiodin Irina Quill Cis Pup Uy Aloe Sol Ware Byouke Wan Wy Shijgach Wale Joud Baus

Death of Mrs John Scriven Marks Week of Illness

Dallas March 21 Mrs John Scriven wife of the government allotting agent John Tl Scriven died yesterday morning after a week of pneumonia. Interment will be at Mitchell, her former home. Woodman rally held at Ainsworth Nebraska March 26 reports a class of more than thirty admitted to full fellowship.

John Scriven Dallas Mre Scriven John Tl. Scriven Rowelud O'Clocek Mitchell Ainsworth Neb

Castro Talks of Revolution in Venezuela

In Paris on March 25 Castro and his followers traveled to Bordeaux. At the railroad station he told Venezuelan adherents he plans to reestablish his power in Venezuela, by revolution if necessary.

Paris Castro Bordeaux Venezuela

Missouri House Advances 2 Cent Mileage Rate Bill

Jefferson City Mo March 25 The house moved the 2cent mileage rate bill toward engrossment It requires railroads to sell mileage books good for 500 000 and 2 000 miles at 2 cents per mile The books are to be valid at all stations bearer named and valid on mainline trains The bill does not repeal the 2cent levy law ruled confiscatory by Judge Smith McPherson at Kansas City The outlook is for House passage today.

Jefferson City House Ulll Smith McPherson Kansas City

Three Gorviges Convicted in Va Murder Case

Richmond jurors return verdicts in the Shinwith order case finding Joe and Isiam Taylor guilty of first degree murder and John Browdvallty of second degree murder. Punishment set at fifteen years for Browdvallty and death by electric chair for the first degree verdict. The trio were charged with killing Mrs Maury Skipwith and Walter G. Johnson and burning the Southeast estate.

Richmond Powhattan Shinwith Vorder Amen Ater Joe Isiam Taylor Tohn Browd Vallty Ffteen Maury EB Skipwith Walter G. Johnson

Lang's death ends hangings in New Jersey case

Frederick Lang was executed by hanging in a New Jersey county jail yard for the murder of his niece Katie Gordon in Gonkhampton near this city on April 20, 1906 after the state’s move to electrify the death penalty. The sentence preceded the change to electrocution. Also noted is William H. Knight of Mattoon receiving $7500 fine and five years in county jail for bootlegging after a March 25 hearing before Judge Craig.

New Brunswick N. J Langing P Eail New Jersey Frederick Lang Lang Katie Gordon Gonkhampton Thisity Charleston William H. Knight Mattoon Craig

Three Speed Records Broken at Daytona Meet

Daytona Florida March 26 A fast course large crowd and a sharp southerly breeze marked the second day of the Daytona Beach tournament. Walter Goerkea set a new world record for five miles on a motorcycle with 3 30 1 5. In the five mile Invitation race Robertson’s Benz won in 2 45 1 5 breaking the world record for a quintuple car and Bruce Brown’s Beng and Ralph de Palma’s Fiat had a thrilling ten mile venture with a 6 14 25 time, surpassing the previous ten mile record of 6 15 by Arthur McDonald.

Daytona Fla Daytona Beach Walter Goerkée P ‘Bermon Lea Palma Fitzpatrick Benz Robertson Lancia Fiat Bruce Brown Beng Ralph de Palma Beny Arthur McDonlad

Slosson Outplays Cutler in New York Bout

George Slosson defeated A. G. Cutler in a gale disrupted boxing match in New York last night, delivering a sharp performance that impressed local spectators despite rough conditions.

Slosson Cutler New York George Slosson A. G. Cutler Boston Billie * A

Servian Crown Prince Renounces Throne Over Press Attack

Belgrade March 25. George crown prince of Servia renounced the right to succession to the Servin throne after a bitter newspaper campaign charged him with responsibility for the death of a servant.

Belgrade George Servia Servin

National Packing Co Sued in New York Courts

The National Packing company and Frederick Joseph presidents of the New York Dressed Meat Company are named as defendants in a suit filed by minority stockholders. The complaint accuses collusion to fix prices and control the meat market, alleging a beer monopoly grip on New York City.

New York National Packing Company Howooy He Sownited “Beer Triet Frederick Joseph New York Sutehers Stressed Meat Company Supreme Court Joseph Trust New York City

Blount Trial Reporter Ban Ordered by Judge Bits

In Amite Louisiana on March 25 the judge issued peremptory orders forbidding newspaper representatives from sending out the testimony of witnesses in the Avery Blount murder trial of Benjamin Breel and his wife and stepdaughter. Carnegie denounces gigs navies at the New York festival.

Blount Amite Bits Sub Staines Avery Blount Benjamin Breel Carnegie New York Europe United States Andrew Carnegie Carnegie Ball

May Open Rules Fight Over Tariff Bill Debate

Washington March 25 Republican insurgents in the house resist limits on amendments to the Payne tariff bill while the Rules Committee weighs a rule to curb delays. Some Republicans seek record votes on amendments. Democrats expect bolters to back them. Senate finance proposes a tax plan tied to the measure as talks continue on schedules including earthenware and pottery.

Washington House Nho Murdock Ihkau Rules Committee Champ Clark Ways and Means Committee Kitzgerald Amoniments Senate Senate Committee On Finance Aldrich Aganees Amante Adamson iGa Payne Wille Adamson United States

Tornado Killings Ravage Wise County Texas

A Texas tornado swept through Wise county causing twelve deaths and widespread damage. Eight people died at a single farm near Stidell when the Riley family perished as a house collapsed and fire ignited. Sanger Greenwood Moonview School and Crafton suffered severe destruction with multiple fatalities and many homes leveled.

Dallas Tex Wise County Alice Stidell Ka Riee Etait Sanger Greenwood Moonview New Sanger Crafton

Tornado touchs down near Edson injures no one

Storms of snow and sleet crossed Colorado and western Kansas forming a tornado near Edson Sherman county. Nine freight cars were blown from the Rocks Island road between Edson and Brewster ten miles west. Houses in both towns were unrooted but no fatalities occurred.

Kansas Topeka Kun Colorado Edson Sherman County Rocks Island Brewster

Forced to Take Poison Draught in Jealousy Case

Mrs Jessie Cuthbertson of Vincennes Indiana was forced to drink poison, bound and left in a woodshed. She barely survived a man and a woman who dragged her there and poured a liquid down her throat. Police say a jealous motive and a threatening letter tied to the case.

Vincennes Ind Jessie Cserton Cuthbertson Jon Mra Culbertson

Fatality at Homestake Mine in Lead South Dakota

Isaac J. Smith was killed in the Homestake mine by an air motor train. He leaves a wife and four children, two of whom reside in Gordon Nebraska. The accident occurred March 25.

Homestake Lead Isaae J. Smith Gordon Neb

Wooster Divorce Case Dismissed in Nebraska

The celebrated Wooster Divorce case has been finally dismissed without prejudice in Central City Nebraska on March 25.

Central City Neb

African shooting season ends in British East Africa

In Mombasa on March 25 heavy rains amounting to over four inches in three hours ended the hunting season. Fires that had driven game near the railroad were extinguished. The four month season produced 110 lions including man eaters and 3,000 other animals. Nine natives and four white men were mauled by lions during the period.

Mombasa British East Africa Protectorate

Swift Hall of Engineering Opens in Chicago

Northwestern University in Evanston unveils the Swift Hall of Engineering a $100 000 building donated by PF Swift and his mother Mrs GF Swift marking a new era for the campus engineering program.

Swift Hall of Engineering Chicago Swift Hall of Kuward PF. Swift Mra GF Swift Northwestern University of Evanston

Tragic deaths found in Farmington River family note hints suicide

In Bimsbury Connecticut on March 25 the bodies of Mrs. Amos Miller and her two children were recovered from the Farmington River. A note left by Mrs. Miller suggests a possible suicide pact amid the grim discovery and ongoing investigation.

Bimsbury, Conn Amos Miller Farmington River

Kidnapers Identified in Cleveland Case

Willie Whitla identified the man Joe Wain later named as James Boyle and a woman said to be Boyle’s wife as the kidnappers who seized Whitla from a Slivron school last week for a $10,000 ransom paid by his father James P. Whitla. The suspects were taken before a grand jury in Cleveland and will be held for possible extradition to Sharon. The crime scene traced to a Prospect Avenue apartment building, with a restaurant nearby and frequent streetcar traffic aiding identification.

Cleveland Willie Whitla Slivron James P. Witla Willie Joe Wain Janes H. Boyle Ashtabula East End Boyle Sharon Whitla Ebb Police Sialon Hes Ohio Whitlass Boyle Grand Jury Room Whithi White Jaulter Wille Mercessary Witeh Wille Wihithe Towwntown Prospect Avenue East Twenty Second Street Wilile Sleus

Black Hand Killing in Brooklyn Reported

In Brooklyn on March 25 Joseph Gennaro a clear maker and alleged father of a vaudeville performer was shot during a gathering of seven Italians. Police arrested several suspects including Antonio Cincotta a saloon keeper whose wife blamed him. Detectives say Cincotta was under watch for Black Hand activity.

New York Jack Hand Society Brooklyn Joseph Gennaro Genaro Antonio Cincorté Cincotta Black Hand Society

Weather Forecast for Nebraska From Chicago Bureau

Chicago March 25. The weather bureau bulletin forecasts Nebraska will be fair tonight and Friday. Temperatures for the twenty four hours ending this morning show mild conditions with light winds. The outlook suggests continued fair weather across the plains with no significant storms.

Nebraska PSE Sf Kk Ks Aly Chicago United States Weather Bureau Warner

Buh sets tone for state tourney at parley

Nepeune appears to state a preliminary meeting plan as officials discuss a formal schedule. The fragment hints at a local or state event with a focus on arrangements and potential participants.

Anthracite Miners Vote to Resume Work After April 1

Scranton March 25 A miners convention resolution asks Taft to appoint a committee to arbitrate disputes and directs the executive boards to pursue an agreement. Miners voted to remain at work after April 1 unless officials notify otherwise, with responsibility for any suspension resting on operators if they bar continued work.

Scranton Taft Pennsylvania Lewis

Western roads plan fight against ruling on freight rates

Chicago trade officials of Western roads met to discuss challenging the Interstate Commerce Commission decision lowering Chicago to Denver freight rates. They endorsed continuing plans and will formalize actions at a traffic officials meeting next week before the May 1 effective date.

Chicago Mareh Interstate Congole Commission Denver Tg Bro

Denver Storm Damages City Communications and Infrastructure

Eight inches of wet snow and heavy rain cripple Denver causing estimated damage of 200 000 to 300 000 dollars. All Western Union and Postal Telegraph lines, telephone toll lines, and the fire alarm system failed. Six thousand six wires were rendered useless as trees and poles collapsed, streetcars stopped, suburban lines failed, and trains were hours late.

Denver Western Union and Postal Telegraph Companies Seventh Larimer Streets Polds Larimer Street

Taylor Smashes Shoemaker in Suffrage House Clash

In a heated suffrage debate Representative W. J. Taylor of York struck Shoemaker of Goniiha with a fist at the house door. Shoemaker apologized as did Taylor after the disruption. The chamber resumed after a brief uproar and approved a clerk salary bill while killing the county option proposal for two more years.

Lie W. J. Tayor York Dude Shoemaker Goniiha bPouer Toyvor Hin Reminrks Taylor Shoemaker House Supreme Court de Haute Boyd Hamilton Cat of Cymng

Twenty Indicted for Gambling in Albion Nebraska

Albany Neb reports twenty indictments issued by the grand jury. Most cases target alleged gamblers while county authorities push to curb gambling and enforce the anti cigarette law.

Albion Neb Maron

Brion Couple Celebrate 60th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs David Brion of Ewing Nebraska marked their sixtieth wedding anniversary. Married in Pennsylvania, they moved to Nebraska thirty years ago and built a fortune here.

Ewing Neb David Brion Pennsylvania Nebraska

Grand Island Woman Shoots Self in Local Incident

Grand Island Nebraska March 25 Mrs Peter Fanders wife of a well known painter here committed death by own action by shooting herself through the mouth.

Grand Island Self Neb Peter Fanders

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