Two Year Old Found After All Night Search
Neligh Nebraska April 1 after eleven hours of searching a two year old boy missing since yesterday afternoon was found at 4 50 this morning two miles from home sitting upright in a meadow crying softly. He wore no coat or underclothes and had wandered away from his home yesterday afternoon as searchers estimated about one hundred men took part in the hunt. The child appeared shaken but not seriously harmed and was found two miles west of his home near a pond where he might have drowned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neligh
Neb
Speehail
Tink
John Malajeewski
Neliah
Hittie
Dan Nippell
U.S
N. I. Sweitver
Oecock
Eastern Engineers Favoring a Strike
Officials of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers report rapid balloting among engineers on fifty eastern railroads to back wage demands. Early returns show support for a strike if necessary, with the vote to be announced April 10 after suspended talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Engineers’ Committee
130 PERISH AT SEA Wreckage of British Steamer Koom bana Seals Fate
Wreckage found off the coast seals the fate of fifty passengers and eighty crew of the British steamer Koom bara missing since the typhoon that struck the northwest coast of Western Australia in late March. The Roombana, from Adelaide, was located near Broome where sixty seven pearl fishing boats were wrecked and over forty pearl fishers died.
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Perth
Western Australia
Adelaide
Broome
Kimberly Division
Wilson Forces Claim Victory as Progressive Choice in Wisconsin
Washington reports the Wilson national headquarters claims Gov. Wilson won Wisconsin showing he is the progressive choice of the party. The Wisconsin primary was the first direct presidential primary for Democratic candidates. Wilson managers say Harmon forces shifted to Clark to try to defeat Wilson.
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Wisconsin
Washington
Wilson National
Gov. Wilson
Clark
Wilson
Harmon Forces
Missouri River Open Spurs Flood Fear Relief
Sioux City Iowa April 3 reports say danger of serious floods on the upper Missouri River is past. The river is now open from Pierre South Dakota to Omaha Nebraska, easing concern for flood impacts along multiple towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Missouri
Pierre
Omaha
Harmon Plans Response Tour After Bryan Ohio Visit
Gov. Harmon announced he would return in kind to a Bryan planned Ohio tour. Harmon will speak in Omaha on April 12, signaling a reciprocal campaign move amid Democratic presidential nomination battles.
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Columbus
Harmon
Ohio
William Jennings Bryan
Omaha
Bryan
Weather forecast summary for Nebraska and South Dakota
Chicago April 3. The United States Weather Bureau issues a bulletin from its Chicago station. Nebraska fair tonight and Thursday with somewhat higher temperatures tonight. South Dakota generally fair to high and Thursday with warmer readings in east and central portions. Local readings include Dead Wood 72, Rapid City 63, Chamberlain 62, Preaho 46, Winner 48.
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Harometer
Yebonge
Dakota
Deadwood
Rapid City
Chamberlain
Preaho
Chicago
United States Weather Bureau
Nebraska
South Dakota
End of UK coal strike prompts miners to resume work
Albert Stinney, secretary of the Middants Miners federation and MP, told a Cannock Chase meeting that a Labour majority to extend the strike is now impossible. He urged Cannock Chase miners who opposed resumption to return to the pits, and they decided to restart tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Albert Stinney
Middants Miners Federaion
Hiouse of
Comnons
United Kingdom
Cannock Chase
Statfordshire
Stanley
M Miners’ Federation
Bryan to Keynote Iowa Jefferson Club Banquet
W J Bryan will headline the Iowa Jefferson Club annual banquet in Des Moines Iowa tonight. The event expected to draw several hundred Democrats with Bryan arriving shortly before noon and planning to depart for Chicago after the banquet to start a broader speaking tour in the middle and eastern states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Des Moines
W. J. Bryan
Iowa-Jefferson Club
Chicago
Jury Selection Under Way in Dr. McGregor Murder Trial
In Badaxe Michigan on April 3 the Huron county circuit court began forming a jury for the Dr. Robert A. McGregor murder case. Twelve men were examined without acceptance. Over 100 witnesses have been summoned and the trial could last a month or more.
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Badaxe
Mich
Robert A. McGregor
Segrel Sharling
Huron County Circuit Court
Senator Taylor’s Funeral Delayed in Tennessee
The funeral plans for Senator Robert L. Taylor are moved to tomorrow in Nashville due to a train delay in Virginia. The body is expected tonight and placed in state at the capitol, with the funeral set for Friday in Knoxville.
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Senator Taylor
Nashville
Tenn
Virginia
Robert L.taylor
Capitol
Knoxville
Flege Granted Change of Venue for Murder Trial
Ponca Nebraska April 3 William Flege will be tried in Thurston County for the murder of his sister after a change of venue was granted.
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Flege
Ponca, Neb
William Flege
Thurston County
South Dakota At A Glance Falls and Local Tidbits
A mixed South Dakota roundup notes Douglas county fall events from Aug 28 to 30 and a Sioux Falls committee meeting on April 3 to select an official east side road. It lists Aberdeen meeting plans for baseball, a postal savings bank shift in Woonsocket, seed shipments in Hand County, and local political and social snippets across towns.
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Douglas County
Pierre
Aberdeen
Woonsocket Wills
Hand County
Ephigim Miner
Yankton
John Maelebretson
Garretson
Sioux Falls
Ruth Patrick
Parker
Bernard Vessey
Lead
Jonah Whale
John Wicetomaza
Sisseton
Roland Judish
J. O. Curtiss
C. B. Barrett
W. J. Edgar
George Wirkman
Houghton
Nebraska towns vote wet after dry era shifts
Beatrice and Auburn shift to wet licenses. Dorchester resumes saloons. About fifty towns vote licenses, twenty-eight against. Lincoln no election. The results show Wets gaining some ground with diverse city outcomes and political alignments amid ongoing Nebraska liquor debates.
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Ouiala
Nebraska
Willa
Beatrice
Auburn
Dorchester
Streer
Havelock
Burlington
Columbus
Fairbury
Lincoln
Bancroft
Pender
South Omaha
Springfield
Ravenna
Burwell
Hildreth
Utica
Papillion
Orleans
Florence
North Platte
Benson
Crete
Lexington
Odell
Dewitt
Wilcox
Ogalalla
Wymore
Cook
Alliance
Pawnee
Alma
Barneston
Falls City
Humboldt
Verdon
Table Rock
McCook
Sutton
Hebron
St. Paul
Loup City
Scotia
Cotesfield
York
David City
Ainsworth
University Place
Bethany
Broken Bow
No Chance for an Argument Rates Westward
Neligh Nebraska votes 395 in the city election with a wet verdict by 56, bolters Forsyth and Rice win ward contests, and D. G. McPherson is chosen mayor. City officials elected include E. B. Melick as treasurer and O. S. Hauser as clerk. R. J. Forsyth and R. H. Rice win ward seats amid a marked turnout.
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Neligh
Neb
R. J. Forsyth
R. H. Rice
Howard Kester
Duff Mayor Reelected in Pierce Nebraska Election
Daniel Duff was reelected mayor of Pierce Nebraska and the city councilmen were also reelected in the April election.
Oakdale keeps town wet by wide vote margin
In Oakdale Nebraska the municipal election kept the town wet with 107 high license votes to 55 prohibition votes. Three candidates were elected Homer McDonald 147 votes G E Peets 128 votes and H L Ingalsbee 74 votes. One saloon will continue to operate under present conditions.
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Oakdale
Neb
Homer McDonald
G. E. Peets
H. L. Ingalsbee
Madison Neb election reelects mayor and city officials
Fred M H Davis was reelected mayor, Fred J Dankers clerk, Chris J Kertman treasurer, A J Thatch engineer, and Merman T Fricke Jr councilman of Second ward without opposition. William T L Pinney was chosen councilman of First ward to succeed retiring Robert Linn. Voters were light. four saloons proposed at 1250 dollars each under strict laws and city ordinances.
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Madison
Neb
Fred MH. Davis
Fred J. Dankers
Chris J. Kertman
A. J. Thatch
Merman T. Fricke, Jr
Second Ward
William TL. Pinney
Robert Linn
Elity
O Neill Elects Biglin Mayor In Close Race
O NEILL April é Special to The News O F Biglin reelected mayor over Simmons by 56 votes Hammond re elected clerk over Reka by 187 votes Gallagher treasurer over Hancock by 7 votes Hil lard Mullen Hanley Ryan win council seats with equal tallies in first and second wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Neill
Neb
O. F. Biglin
Simmons
H. G. Hammond
C. C. Reka
James F. Gallagher
C. P. Hancock
R. S. Hillard
P. D. Mullen
T. D. Hanley
Ainsworth Declares Dry By 29 Vote Wave
In Ainsworth Nebraska on April, a special edition reports the town voted to go dry by a 29 vote margin. Cass Moore was elected mayor in the disputed election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Neb
Cass Moore
City Form of Government Wins In Valentine Election
Valentine Neb April special reports the city adopting a city form of government by a 2 to 1 vote. The election yielded a strong turnout with the city net showing a large margin. Elected officials include Mayor M V Nicholson and aldermen Len Bivens and Luke Eastward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentine
Neb
M. V. Nicholson
Len Bivens
Luke
Randolph Goes Dry Wins Municipal Ballot in Nebraska
Randolph Nebraska voters approved prohibition by a 32 vote margin. L F Holz was re elected mayor after the ballot measure victory.
Theisen Re elected Mayor in Creighton Neb
Creighton Nebraska April 3 special to The News M C Theisen was reelected mayor of Creighton yesterday with Wid Turner as city clerk Charles Atkin as treasurer Leroy Seeley as engineer and J J Kennedy and W A Huff smith as councilmen This completes the local election results for the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creighton
Neb
M. C. Theisen
Wid Turner
Charles Atkinson
Leroy Seeley
JJ. J. Kennedy
W. A. Huffsmith
Surprise at South Omaha elects new mayor after bitter fights
South Omaha April 3 Thomas Hector, a Democrat, won the mayoral race in a city torn by clashes. The council may tilt Republican if Steve Wawrrzinklewiex defeats John Badura by six votes amid contested counts. Republican Peter Wheeler beat Democrat Frank Good for city clerk by a large margin. The old council largely ousted except John Walters and John Riha. Fire and police chiefs John Ryan and Joseph Pivonka regain power while indicted for bribery.
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South Omaha
Thomas Hector
Steve Wawrrzinklewiex
Whech Ward
John Badura
Peter Wheeler
Frank Good
John Walters
John Riha
John Ryan
Joseph Pivonka
Mississippi Flood Grips Memphis Gas Supply
Flood waters pour through six private levee gaps south of Cairo and wash main embankments as the Mississippi rises toward a 45 foot stage at Memphis. Officials report 42.6 feet at 7 am with 44 feet forecast earlier revised, main levees largely intact but some points dangerous.
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Memphis
Tenn
Cairo
Mississippi
Jinmme
Rising Elkhorn River Threatens Bridges and Dams
In the past day the Elkhorn River at this point rose fourteen inches with a one inch per hour rise at midnight. Clear water earlier showed a sixteen inch rise near the river bridge north of that point. Supervisor Reutzel noted no piles available in Neligh and that transporting a pile driver through the impassable roads was impossible. Both city dams withstand the strain, and mill workers report no immediate alarm as constant day and night watches continue.
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Neligh
Neb
Elkhorn
Clearwater
Reutzel
Gilman
Flood Forces Record Water Levels Along Allegheny River
In Pittsburg on April 1 heavy rainfall caused Allegheny River swell for 24 hours. Water rises push Osle River levels up and authorities warn 20 or more feet may be registered before night. Rain continues above headwaters for three days.
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Pittsburg
Alleghens
Osle
Alleah
Gorge Breaks at Yankton Ends Ice Gorge Crisis
Washington reports a dramatic relief as a 35 000 emergency appropriation move to break a Missouri river ice gorge between Vermillion and Yankton succeeds. Senator Gamble and Congressman Burke await on steps six minutes after message confirms break, enabling quick passage plans in both chambers.
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Washington
Senator Gamble
Burke
South Dakota
Missouri River
Vermillion
Yankton
Gamble
Senate
Hirkir
House
Mail Delivery Authorization Reported in Washington
In Washington on April 2 Postmaster Mortmaster Tien Hitchcock authorized sending undelivered matters including oral spell items. Authorities directed continued distribution of pending correspondence and related documents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mortmaster Tien, Hitchcock
General du Pont offers millions for Delaware roads
General T Coleman du Pont, head of the Du Pont Powder Co, pledges to devote most of his fortune to building roads in Delaware, with plans to extend beyond the state. He urges a special legislature session to amend law enabling a 2 million dollar boulevard gift and to allow expansion of the 103 mile highway project. A statewide poll will be held soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Coleman du Pont
du Pont Powder Company
Delaware
General du Pont
Pennewill
Ministers Take New Titles In Chicago Baptist Conference
Chicago Baptist ministers will be addressed simply as mister or pastor after a conference resolution. Moderator Judson B. Thomas said the change removes formal titles such as doctor reverend and similar forms as omissive.
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Baptist Ministers of
Chicago
Baptiac Ministers’ Conference
Sid Judson BK. Thomas
Hog Case Ended in Hazard Court Over Eight Dollar Pig
Litigants in a dispute over ownership of a pig that cost eight dollars faced one another in Hazard circuit court. The final ruling assigns 250 dollars in costs to each party plus their attorney fees. The hog is deceased.
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Hazard
Great Britain's Potato Crop Estimate
The potato crop of Great Britain for VO11 is estimated at 3 850 219 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Count Zeppelin Balloon Returns After Four Day Absence
President in Saxony reports a dramatic four day disappearance of the Count Zeppelin balloon. The giant craft ascended March 1 with three Danish officers aboard, training for the April 25 international balloon cup. It drifted first to the North Sea then to the Baltic amid plans to compete.
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Presiden
Saxony
Count Zeppelin
North Sea
Haltie
Pomerania
La Follette Leads in Wisconsin Primary Returns
Early Wisconsin primary results show La Follette with a lead over Taft and a strong delegation outlook. Wilson appears set to beat Clark, with La Follette dominating in most districts and potential gains for the Sixth district delegates.
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Wisconsin
la Follette
Taft
Milwaukee
la Mollette
Woodrow Wilson
Chin Chirk
Benithor
Follette
Socialists Lose Milwaukee Mayor Race in 1912 Election
Nonpartisan candidate defeats Mayor Emil Seidel, the socialist incumbent, by 177 60. City council shifts to 26 nonpartisan and 7 socialist aldermen, with 4 socialist seats carried over, amid taxes expenses and official blunders cited as factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Emil Seidel
Seidel
Chicago Election Delivers 25 Democrats 11 Republicans to Alderman Ranks
In Chicago, 25 Democrats and 11 Republicans win alderman seats amid a bitter Harrison Sullivan split. Bond issues totaling 5.63 million pass for harbor, beaches, and a contagious disease hospital. police stations and fire houses funds fail. A polling place riot left one unconscious and arrests were made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Sullivan
Harrison
Harrison Democrats
Billy
More Idle Coal Miners Increase in Thracite Fields
April reports show rising numbers of miners idling in the thracite regions as railways stop shipping coal for outside markets. Powder use reaches over 67 million pounds annually. The Katherine colliery strike failed as United Mine Workers urged workers to stay home. In Lickawanna friction eased with washeries supplying boiler rooms, following past rioting over washeries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ie Tupn
Katherine
Northumberland County
United Mine Workers
Lickawanna
Lewis Runs for Congress in Sixteenth Ohio District
Thomas J. Lewis, former president of the United Mine Workers, declares candidacy for the Republican nomination in Ohio’s Sixteenth District. The district includes about 17 000 union members and Lewis recently lost a miners union election to John P White.
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Lewis
Hridegport
Thomas J. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Congress
Ohio
Miners’ Union
John P White
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