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Norfolk Weekly News Journal

Location

Norfolk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1907

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Funeral Rites For Mrs William McKinley In Canton

Canton Ohio May 29 Funeral of Mrs William McKinley widow of the late president drew about eight thousand mourners. President Roosevelt and Vice President Fairbanks attended the services as rumors circulated that Michael Czolgosz, brother of the McKinley slayer, might be in town though no trace was found by late afternoon. The service featured familiar hymns and a quartet performing.

Canton, CO William McKinley Troosevelt Presdent Fairbanks Cleveland Michael Czolgosz McKinley Canton Preadent McKinney Trier Thaxton First Methodist Episcopal Chuirch Holmes Eungz Clark Green Rubenstein Roosevelt Indianapolis Fairbanks

Millers Meet at St Louis Convention Opens

Millers from across the United States and some from abroad attend the opening session of the National Millers' Federation convention in St Louis. Secretary Taft is slated to speak at the banquet tomorrow as President Burke delivers the annual address on honest competition and flour quality. Goetzgmann discusses the Food and Drugs Act of 1906 and the purity of wheat flour under the mixed flour law of 1898.

St. Louis United States National Millers’ Federation Taft John W. Burke Federation Goetzgmann Agricultural Department

Ruef Sentencing Delayed as He Faces Testimony

San Francisco May 29 Today is the time set for the sentencing of Abraham Ruef who pleaded guilty to extorting 1126 dollars from a Delmonico's restaurant owner to block liquor license renewal. The court delays sentence to allow Ruef to testify against public service corporation officials the mayor and others indicted.

San Francisco Abraham Ruef Delmonico Ruef Public Service Corporation

Unseasonable Cold Wave Grips Much of Nation

Washington May 29 reports a cold wave stretching east of the Rockies with frost warnings issued for the middle Atlantic states eastern lake region western Colorado eastern Wyoming Utah and northern Arizona and freezing warnings for western Wyoming. Temperatures in some areas record the lowest for the season in years and summer weather shows no immediate return. Heavy frost observed in Michigan and lake region states, while the southwest bears the sharpest chill due to recent heavy rains.

Washington Rocky Mountains Weather Bureau Middle Atlantic Lower Lake Region Colorado Wyoming Utah Arizona Bureau Michigan Lake

Missouri Pacific Passholders List Includes Bryan Ally

The Missouri Pacific Railroad filed its Nebraska list of passholders in Lincoln on May 26. Prominent on the list was T. S. Allen, brother-in-law of W. J. Bryan, who, with Allen, denied using an annual pass during the last campaign.

Missouri Pacific Railroad Nebraska Bryan Lincoln Neb Missouri Pacific T. S. Allen W. J. Ryan Allen

Suspect Charlies Nall Arrested In Air Coal Murder Attempt

McCook Nebraska May 2 The suspect Charlies Nall arrested at Grand Island for the alleged murderous assault on Mrs Claude Spaulding eight miles north of Air Coal. He was brought to this city by train and crushed to the county jail in an attempted transport accident. A crowd gathers at the jail seeking details while the injured woman remains in a precarious condition and cannot identify him.

Railway Magnates in Wreck Near York

A Burlington passenger train carrying President George B. Harris collided with a freight in York Nebraska yards. Engineer J H Reahder broke his leg and fireman Earl Young was badly bruised. Harris Second VP Daniel Willard VP James Hill and Burlington Chief Engineer Calvert were shaken but unharmed. no passengers injured.

York, Neb Burlington George B. Harris York J. H. Reahder Earl Young Harris Daniel Willard James N. Hill Northern Pacific Calvert

Rev Swift Given 13 Months

Judge Smith McPherson sentences Rev John Swift formerly of Winterset to thirteen months in Leavenworth prison. The minister faced a crime that would damage a respected businessman and an innocent young woman, the judge said in Des Moines on May 29.

Des Moines Smith McPherson John Swift Winterset

Toledo Belt Line Sold to Sullivan for Two Million

The Toledo Railway and Terminal company property sold under federal court order to Andrew J. Sullivan, chairman of the bondholders committee, for an upset price of $2,000,000. No other bids. Most of the $3,500,000 stock is owned by J Pierpont Morgan and is described as wiped out and worthless.

Toledo Toledo Railway and Terminal Company Andrew J. Sullivan J. Pierpont Morgan Bullivan

Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse Runs Aground Near New York

The North German Lloyd liner Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse ran aground on the west edge of the main channel, inbound to New York. It rests without danger and is expected to be floated at high tide without assistance.

New York

Bryan Would Withdraw He Would Favor Hoke Smith

Washington reports say William J. Bryan will avoid a third presidential run to prevent a party split. His friends favor a southern Democrat such as Hoke Smith of Georgia, with Bryan ready to back Smith if a united party can be formed and no other strong rival emerges.

William J. Bryan Washington W. J. Bryan Bryan South Pratt Boutdern Judee Gray Delaware Daniel Virginia Ryan Hoke Smith Brvin Hie Covernor Georgia Clement Ork Smith Bevan Mike Cleveland Bryan Loy Berimne Genevia Clark Howell Johnson Comer Alabama Campbell Texas Culberson Lone Star Judge Gray Alton B. Parker Hearst William RK. Hearst Nebraskan New Yorker Hiryan Taft Roosevelt

Will perfect airship tetrahedral kite quest grows

Professor Bell and Alexander Graham Tell push tetrahedral kite experiments in Nova Scotia this summer aiming to convert lifting kite into a flying machine. They plan to install a lightweight gasoline motor of 12 to 16 horsepower and compare it with Wright and Langley craft while predicting flight may occur this season.

Washington Alexander Graham Tell Nova Scotia Bell Wright Brothers Dayton Ohio Langdey Wrights

Juries in Schmitz Trial Progress in San Francisco

May 20 report shows sixteen talesmen questioned for the marked case of Majur Schmitz on the charge of extortion without potent. One excused for cause. George D. Comings was peremptorily challenged, leaving fifteen jurors. Prosecution notes poll force may provide improper effort to influence panel. Assistant U.S. Attorney Heney cites evidence of attempts to gather witnesses and other improper purposes. Special Agent Barna corroborates claim that the jury pool is tainted and that officers sought to assemble testimony for the defense or prosecution.

San Francisco Majur Schmitz George D Donne Hiopartial Heney Baid Rose Nticn Hiensys Chinef -Petiow Hethey Barna Viut Mayne Selah

Woman shoots attackers in saloon bloodshed in Rawlins

Mrs Matty Ringwood killed one man and fatally wounded another during a knife and bottle attack on her husband in a Rawlins saloon. The assailants were two restaurant owners who fought with knives and missiles as the woman intervened with a revolver. She was arrested.

Rawlins Wyo Matty Ringwood A. Davis Webb Stone

Various terse telegrams report notable deaths and events

Father James Hayes of Liverpool died in Rome after receiving the pope s benediction and last rites. Michigan's lower house passes ten of fifteen Insurance bills from a Chicago governors conference. Allegheny Synod of Reformed Presbyterians adjourns intending next session in Philadelphia. Count Boni de Castellane s appeal for divorce postponed in Paris likely until December. Dr W J Lynn of Pana Illinois marks 102nd birthday with a 600 guest dinner. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to drop four passenger trains amid Ohio s 2 cent fare. United States Syndicate files for 500 million capital to build a rail link between North and South America. Alexander Agassiz elected honorary member of the Imperial Austrian Academy of Science.

James Hayes Liverpool Rome Michigan Chicago Reformed Presbyterian Church Allegheny Philadelphia Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Ohio United States Syndicate Phoenix Ariz North South America Alexander Agassiz Museum of Comparative Zoology Cambridge Mase National Academy of Science Imperial Austrian Academy of Science

Roosevelt Accused by Dr Long Over Wolf Charge Letter Demands Truth

Dr. William J. Long publishes a letter to President Roosevelt claiming he was unfairly accused of falsehood. He asserts the president’s attack on a private citizen was unjust and calls for a public correction and admission of error. The letter discusses wolf killings and species behavior with testimony from an educated Sioux, S.J. Hapidan.

Stamford Conn William J. Long Moosevelt Anitals Para

Armenians Plan Search for Murderers of Priest

In New York on May 29 authorities face failure to arrest the killers of Rev Kaspar Vartanian whose body was found in a trunk. Matuch Holopigian, a grocer, proposed forming an Armenian group in various parishes to aid the hunt, saying their networks could obtain information beyond police reach.

New York Kaspar Vartanian Matuch Holopigian Sarki Ermojian

Young Italian Inventor Claims Perpetual Motion Motor

Naples May 23 considerable interest centers on Giovanni Dileo of Andria aged twenty two who says his air powered motor operates and that he has solved the principle of perpetual motion.

Naples Giovanni Dileo Andria

Former Judge Loving Indicted for Murder

Livingston Va May 29 Former Judge W G Loving manager of the Thomas F Ryan estate here was indicted for murder of Theodore B Estes on April 22 after a drive Loving says Estes drugged and assaulted Miss Loving the defendant’s daughter

Nebraska Weather Forecast and a Wedding Tale

The Weather Bureau bulletin for Nebraska predicts showers tonight and Wednesday with warmer temperatures in the east. A humorous note follows about an unhappy marriage, recounting Jane A Poor Marie's wedding and the disappointment over gifts, contrasted with Fraulein Hh.

Nebraska Ashram Chicago United States Weather Bureau Worley Jane Marie Fraulein Wigaine

Had Had Proof Do you really think they are can turn gray into gold

Garbled OCR snippet shows quoted phrases with names Carlen Kurtata and remarks about wife turning blond after an hour. Content unclear and noncoherent.

Dual Tragedy Shocks Hocking Nebraska Community

Special to Vie News reports funeral rites for two men named Kneis in Hocking Nebraska after a double death. Henry Kneis buried first, followed by a brief service for George Kneis at the home of the man who was killed. German Lutheran and Lutheran cemetery burial details are listed, with no clarity on motive.

Henry Kneis George Kneis Hocking Jlewey Wivels Heory Tanita Lutheran Althuieh Gernean Cakeron Lutheran Cometers Efirol Mr. Graber George Knels

Carpets Removed at Des Moines Central Christian Church

Des Moines reports a major church reform at Central Christian Church removing carpets and upholstery to improve health. Rugs will line aisles and classrooms while floors are polished to minimize disease risks. Rev Finis Idleman faces ongoing health-related troubles as a large congregation gathers for services and Sunday school.

Des Moines Central Christian Church Finis Idle Nan Chaceh

Locomotive Engineers and Auxiliary Open 3 Day Session

In Dallas on May 29 the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and its grand international auxiliary began a three day meeting with about 40 delegates. W B Fu, president of the insurance department, reported the department has paid out over 17 million dollars since its 1867 founding.

Locomoctive Engineers Dallas Tex Grand International Auxiliary W. B. Fu Insurance Brotherhood

Baseball Scores From Major Leagues and Minor Circuits

American League results show Cleveland 6 over St Louis 3, Washington 6 to New York 2, Philadelphia 2 to Boston 1 in 11 innings. National League games include St Louis 1 at Pittsburgh 10, New York 6 at Philadelphia 12, Boston 1 to Brooklyn 7 9, Cincinnati 2 to Chicago 10. American Association Kansas City 5 over Milwaukee 8, St Paul 6 over Minneapolis 10, Louisville 9 over Toledo 3, Columbus 3 over Indianapolis 12. Western League Denver 6 over Pueblo 0.

Cleveland Louis Washington New York Philadelphia Boston National Rescue St. Louis Pittsburg Brooklyn Cincinnati Chicago Kansas City Milwaukee St. Paul Minneapolis Louisville Toledo Columbus Indianapolis Denver Pueblo

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Michael Czol Gosz M'Kinley Presi Millers McCook Red Willow County Rev. Swift Judge Preacher H. Smith Professor Bell Juruas I Schmitz Hives Lons Pattor IAL
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