Democrats nominate Koenigstein for Norfolk mayor
The Norfolk Democratic convention re endorsed incumbent mayor D. J. Koenigstein for a third term, despite his earlier statement he would not run. The meeting named other city and school board officers and ballot voting proceeded for council members amid a lively floor fight.
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J. C. Stitt
J. Halif
Herman Gerecke
Koenigstein
Bear
Stitt
Salter
Westervelt
Matrau
W. W. Roberts
John Friday
Carl Wilde
Julius Hall
John Olney
Olney
Wilde
Ernest Zutz
Pame
H. C. Marrau
G. Dean
A. Morrison
Peter Stafford
H. W. Winter
Winter
Convention adjourns after fifth ballot totals
Republicans note the strategy of dropping the lowest scorer as Stafford posts 8 and Morrison 28 on the fifth ballot before the convention adjourns.
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Stafford
Morrison
Debates on Grades Split Whites and Reds
A seventh grade class held a Friday debate on the prompt Resolved that the Indians were treated worse than the whites. The affirmative team Misses Ebb Edwards Ward and Richey spoke against Miss Birchard Loucks Brown Inskeep on the negative side. The first group won the decision as judges Hays OConnor Simp son praised the talk and a future story about a 200 pound it.
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Nicb
Jessie Ebb
Mae Edwards
Mamie Ward
Bessie Richey
Ruth Birchard
Edna Loucks
Lena Brown
Irene Inskeep
Mosera
John R. Hays
D.C. O'Connor
J. B. Simpson
Barnum and Bailey Show Likely to Visit Norfolk This Summer
Barnum and Bailey hint at Norfolk on their summer tour after opening the season at Madison Square Garden New York. The Realm A Magazine of Marvels previews the foreign tour and the conduct of the vast show. The piece notes the act’s evolution and promises a different spectacle from a decade ago.
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Barnum& Baily
Norfolk
Madison Square Garden
New York
Europe
Daniel Sully Arrives in Norfolk For Evening Show
Daniel Sully and his company travel from Omaha on the noon train to present The Old Mill Stream at the Norfolk Auditorium tonight. Local demand is strong as Lincoln and Omaha critics praise the veteran actor and the company. World Herald notes Sully’s long Omaha track record and praises the current production amid enthusiastic audience reactions. Local residents W M Robertson and J B Barnes commend Sully and the show as the best they have seen.
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Daniel Sully
Onaha
Mill Stream
Norfolk
Lincoln
Omaha
The
World-Herald
Boyd
Sully
J. B. Barnes
Hagblad Case Witnesses Travel From Norfolk
A Norfolk party headed to Neligh to testify in the Axel Hagblad vs. O St P M & O railway case. Witnesses include Martin Kane police chief John Decker D H Vail and Dr Frank Salter. Hagblad was run over by an engine in Norfolk some months ago and sustained severe injuries including a sliced off heel.
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Norfolk
Neligh
Axel Hagblad
O. St. P.M. & O. Railway Company
Martin Kane
John Decker
D. H. Vail
Frank Salter
Hagblad
Clifton Hotel
Princess Louise of Saxony Tells of Poison Attempt
Princess Louise of Saxony attempted suicide by taking poison at her mother’s chateau near Geneva. She was found seriously ill this morning and received prompt medical care. Doctors say her life may be saved but it is a narrow escape.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Louise of
Saxony
Norfolk Press plant gutted in major Chinatown fire
A devastating Norfolk blaze destroyed the Press and old laundry building and heavily damaged adjacent properties. Losses ran into thousands with the Norfolk Press, Nebraska Telephone Company workshop, and related offices badly scorched. Firefighters battled flames for hours as oil soaked machinery and ferrous debris melted and collapsed. investigators traced the origin to the basement northwest corner amid oil-soaked conditions.
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Norfolk
Norfolk Press
Tasurance
Citizens National Bank
de. L. A. Macomber
L. M. Gaylord
W. H. H. Hagey
Nebraska Telephone Company
C. E. Doughty
I. M Macy
Journal Office
Blaziniz Pit
Norfolk Journal
P. F. Sprecher
Fourth Street
Local Exchange
Omaha
R. H. Fair
L.A. Macomber
Local Socials Feature Dinners and Linen Shower
Miss Kathryn Sisson and Miss Hil dreth Sisson hosted ten young ladies for Miss Gliddon of Fremont at dinner Saturday. Dioner capped the evening at 6 30 with music. Miss Gliddon left for Fremont today at noon. Mrs A J Durland hosts a linen shower for Miss Lillian Parker of Wakefield this afternoon. Mrs H L Snyder entertained several ladies Saturday in honor of Mrs Frank Roach of Omaha.
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Kathryn Sisson
Hildreth Sisson
Misa Gliddon
Fremont
Dioner
Miss Gliddon
A.J. Durland
Heights
Lillian Parker
Wakefield
Flames Renewed At Site Of Press Building
Smouldering smoke at the former Press building reignited last night as a high wind fanned latent heat into a flame. Fire crews were sent to douse the blaze though no alarm was sounded, and the danger to nearby structures remained possible after Sunday’s destruction.
Omaha striker shot during Union Pacific clash
A strike breaker named Root shot and likely fatally wounded picket McCann this morning at the railroad shops in Omaha. Root was badly beaten by strikers and all involved were arrested and jailed.
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Omaha
Union Pacific
Root
Capers of the Elkhore River Swells Sand Dunes at West Point Dam
The Elkhorn River surge reshapes the county, washing away fertile land and leaving sand dunes on the opposite shore. Farmers report losses of five acres or more while new bayous form. West Point dam faces abandonment of its mill channel and county bridges risk exposure. officials consider rerouting or rebuilding infrastructure. Names and notices of contact follow.
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Norfolk
Flrat Street
Brooklyn
West Point
West Point Milling Company
Douglas County
Military Road
City Dark After Short Circuit Halts Norfolk Lights
A short circuit burned out two transformers causing a blackout in Norfolk about 8 pm. The post office and eastern mail distribution were affected while first class mail was delivered by gas lamps and candles. Hotels and public spaces used kerosene lamps to read the News.
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Norfolk
Evening News
Daniel Sally
the Elks
Letter List Uncalled Letters at Postoffice March 24 1903
Postoffice records show undeclared letters as of March 24 1903. Names include W Bills Pete Brown M P Brown F G Crandall and Egyptian Rem- among others awaiting pickup.
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W. Bills
Pete Brown
M. P. Brown
F. G. Crandall
Plans For The Press In Theodaya Daily Fire Recovery
Editor P F Sprecher of the Proms restarts Theodaya Daily after a fire. A temporary plant will operate in the old Norfolk National bank building with emergency material and staff, while further equipment is awaited. A power plant salvage attempt was thwarted and authorities will pursue the culprit.
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Moni
Hook and Ladder Department
Prise the Heath
Macy
M. T
Dreamaker
Col
Cotton
Norfolk Fire Department
Prova
Fourth Street
Sprecher
Hav Waa
Tim News Office
Tie
Omaha
Journal
Isss
The
Daily News
Press
G. A. Luikart
Citizens’ National Bank
Lincoln
L. M. Gaylord
OC. J. Hartford
Theodaya Daily
P. Fr. Sprecher
Proms
Norfolk National Bank
Tin News Office
Daniel Sully Delights Norfolk in First Night Performance
Daniel Sully debuted at Norfolk's auditorium before a crowded audience praising The Old Mill Stream. The cast included O Wallace as the doctor and William T. Kokman as the old German settler with spirited humor and sentiment, ending with a curtain speech and post show reception. The next show is The Little Princess on March 27.
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Daniel Sully
Norfolk
Old Mill Stream
Onatskill
Rob
Sully
Mink Hollow
Sally
O Wallace
Wmn. T. Kokman
Ellis
Officers elected for U O T A and Nebraska grand lodge
At the regular annual meeting of the U O T A and the State of Nebraska the Norfolk council elected officers for the year. Senior counselor J D Sturgeon Junior counselor A Nyland Past counselor F G Coryell Secretary and treasurer O F Tappert Conductor J T Thompson Page O D Simma Sentinel A G Witmer Executive committee two years A Randkley A A Adams one year C EE Green A G Lagger Representative to grand lodge S F Erskine The next grand lodge meeting will be in Beatrice the first Friday and Saturday in May Norfolk members C E Green and Otto F Tappert
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D. J. Koenigstein
Democrats
Norfolk
Tun News
Koenigstein
Julius Hulff
Carl Wilde
Ernest Zutz
Oscar Uhble
Anton Buchholz
Herman Gerecke
Ben Walker
H. ©. Matrau
Peter Stafford
G. Dean
W. H. Winter
J. Houlff
F. W. Koerber
U.O0. T. of A
Nebraska
Norfolk Council
J. D. Sturgeon
A. Nyland
F. G. Coryell
O. F. Tappert
J. T. Thompson
O. D. Simma
Sentinel
A. G. Witmer
A. Randkley
A. A. Adams
C. EE. Green
A. G. Lagger
Grand Lodge
8. F. Erskine
Grand Lodge of
Beatrice
C. E. Green
Otto F. Tappert
Collision on Big Four train in Tremont injures eight
A passenger train on the Big Four line collided with a freight train in Tremont Illinois today. Eight persons were seriously injured. Many cars and both engines were demolished.
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Tremont
Ill
Expel the President as Rebels Seize Dominican Government
Special to The News reports that shortly after capturing San Domingo the revolutionists expelled President Nasquez and took control of the government departments.
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San Domingo
Nasquez
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