Man's Insanity Gambit Ends With Conviction In Norfolk Case
Ed E Kaiser, who pretended insanity to avoid mining property charges, was found guilty of the charge and sentenced to one year in the penitentiary. He had been committed to the state hospital at Norfolk after feigning madness, then returned when the ruse was uncovered. The case heavily affected his young Norfolk wife and their infant.
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Ainsworth
Net
Abe
Judie Westover
Bo. Kaiser
Marta
Kaiser
Fone Te Naho
State Hospital
Norfolk
Arkansas
Aml
Nebraska Crop Report Indicates Broad Planting Progress
May reports show corn nearly all planted in Nebraska with early plants out and thriving. Winter wheat favorable and spring grains, especially oats, doing well. Alfalfa first cut ready though frost caused some losses. eastern Nebraska faces more damage than anticipated while some low ground seed washed to surface.
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Omaha
Nebraska
Wymore
Nevradka
Convict Labor Problem Reported in May Meeting
A fragmentary item notes a May meeting discussing convict labor issues and proposals. The text references a public committee, a timetable, and potential redistribution of resources, though details are unclear due to damaged OCR. Further context would clarify actions and outcomes.
New Hampshire Democrats Conventions Chooses Delegates At Large
The New Hampshire Democratic state convention adopted a platform calling for tariff revision and currency reform to ensure ample secure money in circulation. Delegates at large to the Democratic national convention in Denver were elected, with Bryan supporters winning on their own ticket despite a defeated resolution backing William J. Bryan.
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Concord
Nel
Democrats of
New Hampshire
Denver
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Northern Baptists End Session in Oklahoma City
The Northern Baptist conference wraps up discussions on temperance reform and Christian social policy. Rev. Z Batten warns of a coming reaction unless churches block liquor interests amid reporting by delegates stranded by washouts.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Northern Baptist Conference
Campalee
Z Batten
Nebraska
Ballot recount in New York city yields small gains
Ballots from two precincts were opened under Supreme Court supervision and show a net gain of twenty seven votes for W. R. Heanet in the mayoral race. The recount focuses on Hearst and McClellan margins with a six week expected completion.
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New York
Wor
Hage
Geage Ho McClevnon
Hieron
Hes
Thia City
Thys
Wit
Supreme Court
W. R. Heanet
McClellan
Mr. Hearst
Bexas
Mr. Hearat
Hearat
Mecleakin
Orielmal Caurns
Hearst
Judion Lambert
Bef
Henric
Congress to close current session this Friday
Washington May 28 Members of Congress expect to wind up the current session on Friday and go home for good. Departments are finishing details while emergency currency occupies Senate attention as the week ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Washington
Toby
Cupid Day Wedding Roundup in Crookston Area
May 28 report notes several weddings in Crookston and nearby. Miss Fowler wed Mr Bollentinck of North Table at the bride's home. Laura Overman and Arthur Graette married in Crookston by a Methodist minister. Susie Claybaugh and Win Hoffman, both of Crookston, united by Rev Cowell at the Methodist parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valorning
Wester- Wyndstapb
Miss Fowler
Mr. Bollentinck
Lride
Crookston
Laura Overman
Arthur Graette
Susie Claybaugh
Win. Hoffman
Rev. Cowell
General Stephen D P Lee Dies in New Orleans
General Stephen D P Lee, commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans, died today in New Orleans. The death marks the loss of a leading figure in Confederate veterans organizations and Southern commemorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen D. Lee
United Confederate Veterans
New Orleans
Stephen Dpd. Lee
Whitmore Murder Trial Closes with Startling Testimony
In New York May 23 the Whitmore murder trial hears Elliott testify two letters signed Lena were written to Lena Whitmore’s sister after her body was found and meant to imply her sister was alive. Witness Georgie Dickinson links Whitmore to the wife’s affairs and clothes. Defense seeks alibi for Whitmore.
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New York
Theodore Whitmore
Lena
Frederick W. Elliott
Auburndale
Mass
Whitmore
Soldier Kills Himself After Suspected Love Triangle
In St Louis on May 28 L Peuger a soldier at Jefferson Barracks died by his own action using carbolic acid. He believed himself the man loved by widow Grace Jackson who had attempted suicide by drinking water soaked with matches. Mrs Jackson, recovering, said Peuger was not the man she loved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Grace Jackson
L. Peuger
Jefferson Barracks
Mither
Wid Jo Bie
Severe storm blows down outbuildings in Hassett Neb
A very severe wind and electrical storm swept over Rock County causing blown down outbuildings and chimneys. The sky showed tornado threats as debris filled the air and small fish reportedly fell from the clouds. Corn crops remained uninjured and looking fine.
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Bassett
Hassett
Neb
Rock County
Wind storm near Ainsworth causes property damage
A May wind storm in Ainsworth Nebraska damaged several structures and injured horses. Henry Sawle’s barn north of town was demolished, Henry Lehurman’s new barn south of town was damaged, and multiple small buildings were blown down. A cherry tree was lost in Walt Williams’ yard and John Saleman’s windmill was struck by lightning. Some residents sought shelter in caves.
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Ainsworth
Neb
Henry Sawle
Walt Williams
John Saleman
Frank Lehn
Henry Lehurman
Burial of J. H. Cervdan in Ainsworth Nebraska
Ainsworth Neb May 28 J H Cervdan an old soldier who lived south of town was buried here yesterday afternoon. The funeral was attended by a large number of sorrowing friends and many from nearby Plac e View.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Neb
J. H. Cervdan
Tile
Plake View
United Presbyterians Open Semi Centennial in Pittsburg
The United Presbyterian church marks its semi centennial with a two day Exposition Music hall opening before the General Assembly. Attendance nears 2500 as Rev Dr R M Russell presides and reports progress toward a $2 million church fund with partial tallies: debts and buildings 61857, boards and institutions 462493, total 1280090. The convention also weighs closer church union though decisive action is not expected this year. Fort Worth, Tex, May 28. Senator Bailey allies control the state Democratic convention which adopts a Bryan loyal platform aligned with Nebraska goals.
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Pittsburg
United Presbyterian Church
General Assembly
United Peashivering
Exposition Music Hall
R. M. Russell
Westminster College
New Wilmerding
Fort Worth
Tex
Friends of
Bailey
Bryan
Oklahoma Central Railroad Placed in Receiver’s Hands
The Oklahoma Central railroad from Lehleh to Chickasaw 180 miles long has been placed under receivership. President A D Carter cites radical legislation blocking sale and a $390000 loan arranged in Philadelphia as factors in the road’s bankruptcy.
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Oklahoma Railroad
Pauls Valley
Okla
Oklahoma Central Railroad
Lehleh
Chickasaw
Philadelphia
A. D. Carter
Five Picked Up at Sea Near Avalon on Rescue
Fifths crew rescued after two days adrift on the high seas. Captain A. Crist of the launch Zeus of Avalon and C. EB. Hoo line drowned along with K. F. Baston wife and two small children and a colored nurse were saved by the United States cruiser Buffalo after drifting from Santa Catalonia.
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Avalon
Island
Santa Catalonia
Cal
A. Crist
Zeus
C. EB. Hooline
United States
Buffalo
K. F. Baston
Judge Thomas M Maco Died in Denver at Age 78
Judge Thomas M Maco who died at his home in Denver of apoplexy at seventy eight read law with Abraham Lincoln at Bloomington LiL for a time.
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Thomas M
Macon
Denver
Thomas M. Maco
Abraham Lincoln
Bloomington
Lil
Six Congress Members Weigh Wood Pulp Price Action
The six member special committee released majority and minority reports on the wood pulp situation. The majority urges no immediate action pending further investigation, while the minority calls for immediate tariff reduction to ease high paper costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Sudden Perry Creek Flood Runs Twenty Feet In Three Hours
A cloud burst caused Perry Creek to rise twenty feet in three hours flooding the western Sioux City district. The sudden river rise forced twenty families to evacuate their homes with panic in the area. No loss of life was reported.
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Sioux City
Perry Creek
Five-man Commission to Oversee U S Militia Reorganization
President Roosevelt signed a two million dollar bill for reorganizing the U S militia. A five member commission will supervise the work and consult the secretary of war on the reorganization plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of War
Washington
Rooosevelt
United States
Kittredge Campaign Tours Gregory County
Senator A B Kittredge arrives in Bonesteel and tours Lucas Dixon Dallas Carlock Burke Herrick Fairfax and Bonesteel amid rains disrupting travel. A rousing Gregory meeting precedes efforts at multiple towns with W J Bryan also slated to speak in Bonesteel tomorrow night. Local sentiment favors Kittredge to carry Gregory County.
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Lucas
Gregory
Dixon
Dallas
Carlock
Burke
Herrick
Fairfax
Bonesteel
W. J. Bryan
Kittredge
U P Machine Shops Close in Grand Island
An order posted at the Union Pacific shops temporarily shuts down the machine and blacksmith shops in Grand Island Nebraska. About twenty men are to transfer to North Platte shops while engineers press for heavy repairs and long layovers at that point. The car shops and other departments remain unaffected.
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Grand Island
Neb
Union Pacific
North Platte
Senate Debates Emergency Currency Bill Passage
Washington May 28 The Senate moved to act on an emergency currency measure after a conference produced a Republican backed bill that House members approved 166 to 140. Democrats in both chambers prepared to scrutinize the proposal with Senator La Follette signaling possible opposition while others aimed for a prompt final vote and adjournment.
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Washington
Senate
House
Aldrich
Culberson
Congress
Lalollette
LaFoliette
LaPollene
Treasury
Relics Discovered at Gunness Farm Pond
In Laporte Indiana on May 28 hogs led to the discovery of a human arm bone in a pond on the Gunness farm. The find raises belief that additional bodies lie buried beneath the pond mud as authorities continue careful dredging to surface any remains.
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Gunness Farm
Laporte
Ind
Shee Lindtaer
Lowe Rakes
Atlantic battleship voyage completes fog bound spectacle
The battleship fleet entry veiled in fog drew 230000 spectators lining Puget Sound shores from Point Defiance to downtown Tacoma. People watched from bluffs and amid the Inland Waterway as the ship anchored in Commencement Bay, creating a memorable, widely admired scene.
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Tacoma
Tay
Atlantic Batteship Eet
Commencement Bay
Puget Sound
Pont Defiance
Nebraska Weather Forecast in 20 24 Hours
The Chicago weather bureau bulletin forecasts Nebraska conditions for the next twenty four hours ending today. Generally fair tonight and Friday with showers in the eastern portion and cooler tonight. The barometer readings from Chicago and Nebraska stations are noted.
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Nebraska
Sa Om
Chicago
United States Weather Lureau
Yesterday's Baseball Results Across Leagues
American League winners Philadelphia defeated Detroit six to four and Washington beat Cleveland eight to two. Chicago topped New York three to two in a Chicago home game while New York edged Chicago 1 to 0 in another. National League results saw Cincinnati beat Brooklyn eight to two and Boston over Pittsburgh six to two. American Association games featured Minneapolis beating Kansas City seven to four and Indianapolis nine to three. Western League actions included Sioux City routing Des Moines six to one and Omaha taking Pueblo seven to seven with a ten six final in another. Denver blanked Lincoln two to nothing in the first nine innings.
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Philadelphia
Detroit
Washington
Cleveland
Dwoston
Chicago
New York
St. Laoula
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Boston
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Lawsville
Indianapolis
Columbus
Voledo
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Sioux City
Tornadoes In Oklahoma Wreak Havoc In Alfalfa County
A series of tornadoes struck Alfalfa county Oklahoma with extensive damage. Ten dead twelve injured and many fatally. Hundreds of cattle killed and vast acreage of crops destroyed. The McDonald family near Ingersoll buried under wreckage. Baby of Mrs Hutchinson missing. wind may have carried or buried it.
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Alfalfa County
Wichita
Kan
Okklahoma
Guy Phutelinson
Peter Rudy
Elliott Mire
Parker
HR. C. Atchison
Fred Parker
Wares
Wanlet Seals
Fatalius Rey
da Coax
Familly
Miak Fee
Babe
Feratle
William
McDoenal
Della Vo AL Depald
Mos Witter
Walith
Ako
Cox
Ada Cus
Aga
Merch
McDonald
Ingersoll
Guy Hutchinson
Tornado Damages Homes in Prague Nebraska Overnight
A tornado struck Prague Nebraska about 1 30 am causing heavy damage to houses and outbuildings but sparing lives. Principal sufferers included V Simanek, Charles Kastl, and J YW i Sieh with extensive destruction reported along the storm path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prague
Neb
V. Simanek
Charles Kastl
J YW i Sieh
Pat Cas
Dynamite blasts target Gallagher homes in Oakland scene
Three dwellings built by James L. Gallagher, ex San Francisco supervisor president and graft witness, were wrecked by dynamite in Oakland California. The explosion shattered windows and damaged interiors while Gallagher and his family were away. A watchman named John Rawlins was knocked down by the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Cal
James L. Gallagher
San Francisco Board of Supervisors
San Francisco
Gallagher
John Rawlins
Report on Telegram Not Altered in Track Legislation Dispute
District Attorney Baker releases findings on a telegram related to New York representative J Sloat Fussert and State Senator Cassidy. The report states the telegram was not altered but a telegraph aperaver caused errors in transmission and word changes occurred at the Capitol.
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Washington
Baker
J. Sloat Fussert
New York
Cassidy
Alling
Julian KE Timberlake
Cosvidy
Miner killed as pine falls after rescue at Salinesville mine
A mining accident at Salinesville left several dead after a pine fell during a rescue drag from the mine. One man was killed outright and another was killed by the falling tree while workers attempted to free them.
Farnian Mates Long Flight
A report describes a historic aviation achievement as a pilot completes a long flight in a single attempt. The piece notes the Beitial aeronaut setting a new benchmark in air travel, signaling progress in the field.
Turret Stands Hardest Fight in Naval Test
Hampton Roads report on the Florida and Arkansas tests shows the turret withstood heavy bombardment. A new battle mast remained intact after multiple shots, with few fire-control instruments harmed and officials calling it a victory for turret construction.
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Hampton Roads
Old Point Comfort
Florida
Bate
Arkansas
Widwira
Thal Juthars
Madde
Theo
Lurene
Virginia Capes
Arkanatae
Jem Bund Guo
Mayoral Campaign Heads Toward Municipal Election
The article notes Elan Deane Puytemsur running in the municipal campaign with endorsements from local figures. It discusses polling, voter turnout expectations, and the race's impact on city policy.
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Lee Mroum
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Northern Baptists
Batten
Standard Sash and Door Company
Center Avenue
Victor Altman
Joseph Brown
Missouri Pacific
Carmen
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Iron Mountain
Missouri
Kansas
Colorado
Oklahoma
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Missouri Pacific and
Brotherhood To
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New York City
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Cupid
Valentine
J. H. Gordon
United Presbyterians
MOOD
Floyd
MAST
Bill
Kittridge
WN Gregory
South Dakota
Rosebud
U. P
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Listen
In & Ming
Salinesville
Here
Dieseen
Ghent Mar
Big Gun
Ogo
Frijer
John M Colting
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