Fugitive Herman Bowie Evades Officers Near Norfolk Farm
Sheriff Clements and Deputy Elley chased Herman Bowie after the May 1807 era killing of Frank Jarmer. Bowie hid in the Boche home then fled through a yard and woods, after four shots by the sheriff, with a barking dog and a German reply signaling his presence.
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Frank Jarmer
Herman Bowie
Sheriff Clements
Elley
J. J. Clements
W. C. Elley
Bowie
Elkhorn River
Hunted man escape story near Norfolk
A careful search by the sheriff and deputy found no trace of the man after a shooting. Initial theories suggested he slipped through a bayou but no clues emerged by morning. The search shifted toward the Houdin Woods and the Bowie farm on Elk Horn riverbank.
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Sherif
Roche
Norfolk
Bowie
Herman Bowie
Elkhorn
Reward Offered for Capture of Wanted Murder Suspect Bocie
Sheriff Clements of Norfolk issues a 100 dollar reward for the capture of Herman Bocie a 48 year old German described as tall with dark hair and a mustache. He is considered armed dangerous and was last seen after fleeing officers Wednesday night. Officials urge citizens to report any information to J J Clements sheriff.
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Bocie
Herman Bocie
Clements
Norfolk
Madison County
J. J. Clements
His FIRST MURDER TRIAL ACQUITTAL IN 18 YEAR OLD CASE
The twelve jurors in Herman Bowie's murder trial for George Ives concluded Bowie's shot was in defense of his brother after an initial nine to three vote for acquittal. Evidence showed Ives holding a gun and Bowie striking with an axe, leading to Bowie's acquittal amid new charges for a later killing of Frank Jarmer.
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Herman Boche
George Ives
Frank Jarmer
Herman Bowie
William Bocie
Ives
Herman Bocie
Bowie
Boche's Fish Troubles Highlight Slough Fishing Case
Herman Boche, who once killed Frank Jarmer and fled, was fined for illegal fishing in a slough on his own farm. He allowed others to fish there and sometimes fished himself, arguing ownership gave him rights. Courts upheld state fish protections regardless of land ownership.
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Herman Boche
Frank Jarmer
Boche
Pioneer German Farmer Believed to Hide Gold
Harman Bocie's father, an early Norfolk settler from 1868, died last winter. The family searched his South First Street home for a rumored $2000 in hidden money, but no trace was found. Some suspected the elder Bocie disclosed the location before death.
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Harman Bocie
Norfolk
South First Street
Herman
Bowie
Noted Scientist Is Dead After Banquet Hall Return
Charles H. Hinton former Minneapolis mathematics professor and patent office examiner collapsed in the lobby of the Young Men’s Christian Association building after the Society of Philanthropic Inquiry dinner. Death due to cerebral hemorrhage. Arthur McEwen chief editorial writer of the New York American died in Bermuda. heart failure cited by a cablegram.
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Washington
Charles H. Hinton
Minneapolis
Patent Office
Young Men's Christian Association
Society of Philanthropic Inquiry
New York
Mev
Arthur McEwen
New York American
Andiesiy
Phaniston
Bermuda
Stanton Lights War Sparks City Dark in Stanton Neb
Stanton Neb May 2 Special to The News By injunction limits on bids for a new electric light plant the council moves to cut public street lights. The city rescinds implied contracts, hires Louis Dendit to plan a full system, and appoints Cowan and Young to represent the city as the dispute with Frank Sanders escalates.
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Stanton
Neb
Ecouneis
Frank Sanders
Sanders
City of
Louis Dendit
Messrs
W. P. Cowan
W. W. Young
Tilden and Meadow Grove Play To Tie In Nebraska
In Meadow Grove on May 1 the Tilden and Meadow Grove baseball teams battled to a 4 to 4 tie. Both sides showed snappy play with near misses and a few errors by the home team. Key players included Redenbaugh and Weygent for Tilden and Storey for Meadow Grove.
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Meadow Grove
Neb
Tilden
Redenbaugh and Weygent
Storey Ayia Weygent
Short Line Rates Granted by Nebraska Railroad Board
Nebraska railway commission grants permission to the Rock Island to establish short line rates in the state with the usual rule that intermediate points receive the same or better rates. This is the third road to obtain a permit after Northwestern and Missouri Pacific. A hearing for roads and shippers is set for next Tuesday as preliminary steps toward a temporary tariff schedule.
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Lincoln
Nebraska Railway Commission
Roek Boand
Northwestern
Missouri Pacific
Workman Buried in Ditch Killed Near Tekemarh Neb
Scott Miner aged thirty seven employed on a tiling machine north of Tekemarh Neb was killed when the bank of a drainage trench caved in and smothered him. He left a wife and three children. Lincoln May 2. Receiver Whitte more reports a 70 percent dividend for Citizens Bank of Firth depositors with $74,074 cash on hand. Additional 5 percent possible after Crandall property realization.
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Tekemarh
Neb
Mey
Scott Miner
Firth Bank
Lincoln
Whitte
Citizens’ Bank of Firth
W. J. Crandall
Protest Against Rhodes Scholarships For Negroes Stir New Orleans
Gustaf R Westfeldt New Orleans businessman and Tulane administrator urges British ambassador to block Cecil Rhodes scholarships for African Americans citing Southern unpopularity. Letter follows appointment of a Black recipient to the scholarship. Washington also reports minimal racial impact noted by Agriculture Secretary on a France project under the Pure Food Law.
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New Orleans
Gustaf R. Westfeldt
Tulane University
Washington
Cecil Rhodes
Oxford University
Westfeldt
South
Braneh
Wilson
United States
Pilgrimage Fleet to Los Angeles From Chicago and Detroit
A Shriners pilgrimage departs Chicago with 1000 members from Detroit and eastern cities bound for Los Angeles. The journey spans three weeks, with five days devoted to conventions and sessions in Los Angeles.
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Weal
Chicago
Mietle Sheinota
Detroit
Los Angeles
Forecast Frost Expected As Chicago Weather Man Predicts
The Chicago weather service predicts a killing frost as cold air moves in from the northwest. Forecaster says barometer readings indicate dry air and a sharp temperature drop expected before Friday morning with a freezing point in sight.
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Chietge Weather Bureau
Iwi
Norfolk
Wenally Dieh
Yvero
Knife Fight Sparks $5,000 Assault Suit in Nebraska
In Stainton Nebraska Wright and Lowery clashed over a tree planting contract. An argument escalated to a knife drawing and a wire fence clash. Attorney R B Drake filed suit for $5,000 in damages for assault and battery.
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Stainton
Neb
Wright
M. Lowery
Wricht
Lowery
R. B. Drake
Humphrey
Clash Between Seamen and Police Sparks Havana Turmoil
Ten American sailors were wounded in a reported affray in Santiago de Cuba with officials offering cautious readings on the cause. Mayor Mesa said a brawl occurred in a disorderly house while Governor Magoon called it a pay day scuffle. A Havana investigation was promised if police were found guilty.
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Santi
Barry Mayor Mesa
Santiago
Associated Press
Mesa
Lay
Magor
Mera
Bantiage
Miners Rush to Boise as Steunenberg Trial Nears
In Idaho, miners and supporters gather as Boise hotels fill for the upcoming Steunenberg assassination trial. The Western Federation of Miners and leaders like Maywood, Moyer, and Pettitone face court while public fears are dismissed as alarmist. Governor Steunenberg and President Roots are drawn into the dispute over extradition and press coverage.
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Steunenberg
Tose
Ida
Clarence Darrow
Conoael
Moyer
Mortibone
Roots
Genenat One
Pawetesa
Tore Cha
Dehn al Wiis
Certine Mid
Falke
Tia Eile
Ani
Mionitin Wuciitiet
Cai
Anid
CIA
Lonitea
Idaho
Colorado
Bert
Billy
United States
Maywood
Pettitone
Associated Press
Capital
Labor
Pettibone
Denver
Boise
Weather Forecast For Nebraska From May Bulletin
The United States Weather Bureau forecast for Nebraska calls for partly cloudy conditions tonight and Friday with cooler temperatures. The report notes a stormy incident near Denver University where a student was injured attempting a dangerous stunt while living in a dorm.
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Nebraska
Rhoom
Maxhwillm
Lido
Baseball Results From Major Leagues Tonight
American League results show Boston 4 over New York 6 and Cleveland 2 over St. Louis 0. Detroit and Chicago tied in 14 innings. National League features New York 7 over Boston 4 and Pittsburg blanking Laouhe 0. American Association scores include Indianapolis 2 over St Paul 7 and Toledo 2. Kansas City 3 over Janisville 0. Other line scores include Milwaukee 2 over Columbus 2 and Minneapolis 1 over Westernienne.
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New York
Cleveland
St. Louis
Detroit
Chicago
Pittsburg
Laouhe
Amerioan Association
Idinapolis
St Paul
Toledo
Kansan City
Janisville
Milwaukee
Columbus
Minneapolis
Westernienne
Onaha
Pele
J Dalthewin
Denver
Balloon lands near Golconda after 19 hour perilous voyage
Captain Chandler and JC McCoy, with Del Chanter, failed to break the long distance balloon record and to win the Latin cup. The balloon started in St Louis and traveled through Missouri, Arkansas, Illinois and Indiana before descending near Golconda, after crossing the Mississippi and weathered by winds and a tree strike.
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del Chanter
United States Signal Service
JC McCoy
New York
Jeff & Louis Thesday
Galonda
Galeonda
Metloy
Framlet
Chumelier
Washington
Chandler
Falloon
Seraliones
United States Army
McCoy
St Louis
Mississippi River
Missouri
Arkansas Line
Cape Girardeaun
Minas
Indiana
Olle River
Race Riot in Greensburg Indiana After Assault on Woman
May 2 Greensburg Indiana reports a race riot sparked by the assault on an elderly white woman. White attackers beat six Black residents, damaged saloons and properties, and ordered Black residents to leave town. Police warned others to depart as mobs dispersed without arrests.
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Greensburg
Ind
Mise Scilon
Petitioning injunction targets 78 saloons in Dubuque
A Dubuque attorney reports petitions filed to shut down 78 saloons as part of a new wave by the Law and Order League. The group plans temporary injunctions at next week’s May term, aiming to close saloons pending court action.
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Dubuque
Slay
Thorne Thorne
Law and Order League
Lojunc Lions
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