Man Confesses Shootout After Farm Tragedy Near Madison Neb
Herman Bowie says Frank Jarmer provoked the quarrel and robbed him of money before the May 1 shooting. Bowie recalls drinking with Jarmer and being coerced into a ride to the red light district, then firing in self defense. He hid in woods for days, woke in a hog pen, and learned of the killing only Monday night. Bowie is jailed as authorities pursue charges and more details emerge from interviews with local editor J B Donovan.
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Madison
Neb
Clements
Jarmer
Red Light District
Frank Jarmer
Herman Bocie
Norfolk
Fred Bowie
Bowie
Farmer
Madison County
J. B. Donovan
Madison Star- Mail
Donovan
Herman Bowie
Carl Sorg
Wakefield
Sorg
Hog Pen
Hagen
Lehman
Sheriff's
Carl Sore
Lorg
Fred
Julius
Bothe
Howie
Roche
Boche
Allen Retains Attorney Who Cleared Bowie Before
U S Senator William V. Allen has retained to defend Herman Bowie in the murder trial of Frank Jarmer. Bowie and his wife met with Allen in Madison after Bowie surrendered to authorities. Sheriff Clements welcomed Bowie's arrest while Consta ble Conley declined to comment.
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Madison
Nel
Stafus
Farner
United States
William V. Allen
Herman Tosche
Frank Jarmer
Bowie
George Ives
Tilden
Norfolk
Herman Bowie
Senator Allen
Boghe
Donovan
Sheriff Clements
News
Conley
Poitou Wrecked Off Uruguayan Coast With No Loss of Life
The French transport steamer Poitou en route from Marseilles to Montevideo was wrecked off San Jose Ignacio Uruguay. About 100 passengers were aboard with nearly 200 saved and en route to Montevideo. The vessel and cargo are likely total losses though all passengers are reported safe and the crew remains aboard as salvage efforts end.
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Montevideo
Uruguay
Marseilles
San Jose Ignacio
Wright Acquitted in Murder Trial at Denver
Benjamin C. Wright formerly of Benton Harbor Michigan faced trial for killing his wife and five year old daughter. After expert testimony by Professor W D Engle Denver University chemistry instructor the district attorney requested dismissal and the jury returned a verdict of acquittal. Engle concluded death resulted from carbon monoxide poisoning produced by a gas heater.
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Denver
Benjamin C. Wright
Benton Harbor
Mich
W. D. Engle
Denver University
Wright
Engle
Pierce seeks habeas corpus to block Texas extradition
In St Louis May 9, HG Pierce filed for a writ to prevent being sent to Texas over perjury charges tied to an affidavit to reinstate Waters Pierce Company. He was released on a $10,000 bond and appeared with attorney Johnson before Judge Adams after surrendering on the indictment. The extradition fight shifts to federal courts as Pierce fights the Texas charge and asserts improper indictment.
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Lone Star State
St. Louis
J. DP. Johnson
Hoc Pierce
Watermiérce of Company
Himelf von
Baines
Texas
Athor Ney Onera
Tesxas
Waters Pierce
Pricet
Pierce
Fhotney Johnson
Titoriont
St. Loangie
Cooper Quits Wisconsin Senate Race After Lenroot Deadlock
In Madison Wisconsin last night Congressman H A Cooper withdrew from the senatorial race, hoping to ease the prolonged deadlock. Jenroot had already withdrawn and Hatten gained to 22 votes. The fifty eighth caucus ballot showed Stephenson 27 and Lenroot support shifting. Stephen son received six votes while others scattered.
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Wis
Jenroot
H. A Cooper
Cooper
Hatten
Kseh
Bhatten
Stephenson
Sanbearn
Hudnall
McChegor
Scattering
Lenroot
Ashland Light Mill plant destroyed by fire near Ashland
Ashland Nevada May fire destroyed the plant of the Ashland Light Mill and Power company located half a mile from town. Loss estimated at 10 dollars with insurance of 2,500 dollars. The incident underscores the extent of damage from the blaze and the company’s exposure in its operations.
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Ashland
Nev
Ashland Light Mill and Power Company
Railway Commission Delays Freight Rate Changes Until July 4
The state railway commission cannot alter freight or express charges yet because Senate files 325 and 355 lack the emergency clause and take effect July 4. The commission fears court challenges if it acts under general authority before the new laws become effective. Chairman Winnett says patience until July 4 or an AG opinion clarifying conflicts.
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State Railway Commission
Senate
Railway Commission
Express Company
Winnett
Commission
Ore
Imperial Shrine elects officers at meeting in St Paul
The Imperial Council of the Mystic Shrine elected officers with Frank C. Roundy of Chicago named imperial potentate. St Paul received the 1908 session dates July 14 and 15 for the next council meeting.
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Imperial Council
Myotic Shrine
C. Roundy
Chicago
Imperial Patentate
St Paul
Omaha Warehouse Collapse at Paxton & Gallagher’s Storefront
A six story warehouse section on Jones and Ninth streets collapsed at Paxton Gallagher's Grocery, tearing brick and masonry into debris. The event occurred without warning. the night watchman was present in the Tenth street end office but no casualties were reported among the workers or public.
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Paalon & Oallagher Company
Indiliine
Jay
Frisco riot leaves two dead in streetcar clash
Police and guards halted a streetcar mob as cars ran six miles through Western addition. Four injures were reported, two men died, including John Buchanan, a car shop worker, and two others were wounded, with several crowd scuffles and objects hurled at riders. Officers patrolled on horseback and in vehicles to restore order.
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Leget
Ani Beys
Colet Olan
Aame
Atone
Civs
Muidanies
Crispiey
United Railroads
Western Addition
Tte
John Buchanan
Albert Palm
Nathan Leiser
Fire Routs Kansas City University Building Killing One
A major blaze at the Memorial Ward building in Kansas City caused at least one death and multiple injuries. The structure housed Montgomery Ward and the Kansas City Atheneum, with a single elevator and blocked exits leading to harrowing escapes from upper floors. George Demare died after leaping from a window. Miss Alexandria Blumberg, a Russian countess, suffered a fractured skull. Numerous performers and students were trapped as fire destroyed the upper floors and stairwells.
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Kansas City
May &Pire
Nyentory University
ty Montgomery Ward @ Co
Ouse Artiaty
George Demare
Tilamo
Kapeas City Atheneum
Cioeea
Sears
Adele
Atheneum
Locust
Ninth Streets
Locust Street
Central High School
Paris
Demare
Alexandria Blumberg
America
FLOCKMASTERS WARN OF WOOL PRICE PLOT
The Wyoming Wool Growers association warns sheepmen of a alleged eastern price cutting conspiracy. They instruct producers not to sell below 19 shillings 6 pence and offer to buy at last year’s prices if eastern buyers match. If accepted the association plans to incorporate and control Wyoming wool output as an independent exchange.
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Cheyenne
May
Wyoming Wool Growers’ Association
Wyoming
Irish Bill Fails to Win Popular Support in London
London reports show no enthusiasm for Mr Birrell's Irish bill after a full day of digestion. Observers call the measure a faint hearted attempt to redeem campaign provisions. Critics like Mr Balfour say Birrell lacks conviction, and Ireland and imperial conference issues threaten the Campbell Banner ministry.
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United Kingdom
Mr Birrell
Balfour
Birrell
Seoamse
Ireland
England
Campbell Bannerman
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