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Norfolk Weekly News Journal

Location

Norfolk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1908

Page

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Second Landseeker Falls Under Train Wheels at O Neill

Northwestern No 5 struck and ground the body of Redman a 30 year old barber from St Edward near the depot at O Neill as a midnight rush of landseekers continued. Sheriff investigation follows suspect foul play while an inquest is held. Redman is the second victim after Charles Johnson near Newman Grove.

O'Neill Ned Det CL Tediman St. Edward Northwestern Redclan Redman Charles Johnson Newman Grove Oakdale Johnson Frank Redman

Third Death Averted at Norfolk Station

A landseeker narrowly escaped being run over at the Norfolk Northwestern uptown station Wednesday around 4 pm. He attempted to board a moving Dallas passenger train and fell by the rails but was saved by two men who pulled him back before the wheels touched him. His injuries were slight.

Landseeker Norfolk Norfolk Northwestern Dallas

Elevator Explosion Kills Thirteen in Richford Village

A grain elevator with 500000 bushels capacity exploded in Richford VI destroying the building and roof. Eleven workers and two women died including Mrs John Jelifore. the fire started by spontaneous combustion. The facility owned by Canadian Pacific and Boston and Maine railroads and used by Quaker Oats of Chicago. Loss estimated at 100000.

Richford John Jelifore Canadian Pacific Boston and Maine Quaker Oats Company Chicago Merman Labue Lucas Wright Robert Mandigo W. C. Barney Ralph Halve Herman Niles Charles Narrows Louis Papineau Domi Laporte Tuttle Nane Wiknowe Jeliforo Pinardo

Stewart Fights Retirement Plans Amid Health Concerns

Stewart consults attorneys about prospective retirement while preparing health records. Mrs Avery and daughter Myrtle are homebound. Spearfish, S D, is mentioned as the destination. A child, Sofre, is reported kidnapped and later returned to her father, ending in the custody of a cruelty prevention society.

Waaslington Oct Cal Stewart Convyned Todas Avery New York Myrtle Spearfah S. O Society For the Revention of

Election of Officers Delayed for Afternoon Session

In Columbus Ohio the election of officers by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen was postponed to the afternoon session. The St Paul fete and convention results show Cronier heed of Locomotive engineers winning over Mobile by even votes.

Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Columbus St. Paul Cronierheed Mobile Wits

La Follette Plans Weekly Political Journal

Senator La Follette announces a forthcoming weekly publication focused on public interests. The periodical will address measures and print records of public officials and political parties on vital questions to appeal to progressives nationwide.

Milwaukee la Volette

Hardide National shifts to support American rule in Manila

The Hardide National, once a leading advocate against American rule in Manila, announces it will now support the government. This marks a notable editorial reversal amid ongoing political tensions and governance debates.

Manila The Hardide National

Taft Backed On Deep Waterway At Convention

At Chicago delegates of the Lakes to the Gulf Deep Waterway association heard Judge Taft and leaders including Secretary Sanford Kavanuagh Governor Charles S Denver of Illinois and W H Taft stress the need for a deep waterway from the Great Lakes to the Gulf. They framed the project as national policy and call for immediate action on transportation and conservation.

Chicago Ccl Central States Great Lakes Gulf of Mexico William Hh. ‘Tall Sannders Kavanaugh Charles S. Denern Tinois Chicago Drainage Canal W. H. Taft Taft Lia

Resolutions Attack Speaker Cannon Adopted by Rock River Conference

Chicago ministers applauded as the Rock River Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church adopted resolutions attacking Speaker Cannon for blocking action to curb interstate traffic in quer. The resolutions were adopted amid loud applause with shouts of shame from ministers.

Chicago Speaker Canyon Quer Rock Miver Methodist Episcopal Church Erias Cannon

Elijah Skages Rescued From Lynch Attempt in Arkansas

In Fort Smith on October 8 a vigilante group stopped a planned lynching of Elijah Skages who claimed to be Iiljah reincarnated. With followers including a woman, they moved him to a mountain site for hanging but relented after her pleas, substituting a whipping. In Little Rock, a separate warning led to the Arkansas Valley Cotton Company shutting twelve gins at Dardanelle to avoid arson threats by night riders.

Fort Smith Ark Iijeh Skages Warren Skaggs Skkages Little Rock Gel Arkansas Valley Cottonel Dardanelle

Dallas Women Cash In On Land Rush In Saloon District

A bustling Dallas land rush draws money makers and gamblers to the Tripp county lottery. Women host lodging and notary services, while gamblers cash in on betting and relief from highway travel. Rail service and post office aid the surge as locals and out-of-town hopefuls converge.

Halvis Minny Dallas Won Tripp Dallas Dalle Ton H. Foster Des Moines Vanant Union Street Frank Janckson Cummins Allison Dollris Ernest A. Jackson United States Munger Omaha Keller T Han Slice Landseekers Dallas Nasewives. Mrs. Graydon B. Jackson Norfolk Neb Sioux City Tripp County South Dakota

New York Beats Boston In Historic Baseball Showdown

In a tense final game of the Boston series New York defeated Boston 7 to 2 as 25 000 fans packed the Polo Grounds. McGinity and Chance argued over batting rights. calm returned and New York secured the pennant implications with a decisive win over Boston and Chicago awaiting.

New York Cubs Polo Ciince McGinny Chance McGinity Giants Boston Chicago

Bestwick Parker Shoots Self After Alarming Matrimony Incident

In Warren Oklahoma this October Bestwick Parker set the house on fire and then shot himself in the head after a series of failed marriages and a contested divorce. He had filed for divorce then wed again before the decree, an act believed to have unsettled him. A Civil War veteran, Parker’s death follows a tumultuous personal life in a small town. Cardinal Gibbons Returns From Europe

Warren Okla Bestwick Parker Wis Cardinal Gibbons Europe New York Baltimore Human Catholic Church United States Cunard Caronia Liverpool Pope Hing X

Milwaukee Barn Prize Fights End After Sheriff Action

Sheriff Keel acting under Governor Davidson's orders informed Milwaukee fight promoters that no more prize fights would be allowed in Milwaukee. The notice specifically targets the Kelly Papke bout scheduled for October 1.

Milwaukee Barn Milwaukee, Ort Sheriff Keel Davidson Milwaukee Aght Milwaukee Kelly Papke

Crete Union Readies Amid Greek Flag Crisis

Turbulent dispatches report flag turmoil in Crete as Greeks and French troops clash over the island's destiny. Demonstrators demand union with Greece while authorities announce a shift toward a Hellenic government, prompting widespread street processions and tensions.

Greece Fess Turkey Belgrade Servia Det Veskw Tunnel Cnd Teldine Mervin Jolicy War Offices Belevade Ditertor Conmantinople Nedjidlel Vinee Torpedi Lente Budapest Cunen Crate Crete Eymita Free Kingdom of Greece Danter Giglet

Miner Run Fatality on Viaduct Struck by Engine

A miner named BF Walker was struck and killed by an engine while crossing a viaduct of the Miners Central line near Fort Dadee. The accident occurred as he walked over the interurban route, details pending official report.

Bown Fort Dadee Orf Chris BF Walker Liitle Miners Central

Woman Dies After Fire Injures in Mershatltown Incident

In Mershatltown Debl, 8-Mre, Mery Brumley suffered severe burns while fuuligaiine thickum tuwee with gidoline and died later from injuries. Police investigated cause and circumstances of the blaze.

Mershatltown Mery Brumley Fuuligaiine

Weather forecast for Nebraska from Chicago weather bureau

The Chicago weather bureau releases a Nebraska forecast for the twenty four hour period. The report mentions temperature, wind, barometer readings, and conditions for Friday with emphasis on the northern portion of the state and a developing weather system.

Nebraska Mirwillery Lee Chicago Oct Ochicago Station United States Wheather Bureauh Nebraehi Ae Mair Tonteht Aid Peis Warrier

Stanton County Bonds Finally Paid Off

Stanton County has paid off the last outstanding bonds as announced by J. Eberly, former clerk, in Stinton Nebraska. The speech cites the completion of bond construction funding and notes the county is now free of bonded indebtedness.

Stanton County J. Eberly Stinton Yostre Icherly Stanton Stainton Cowniy Yostevilny Stanton Nactional Bank Ain Bberly Stene Ain Bberly Stene Cie Ie Summon County

Wheat Shortage in Europe and Arkansas Fare Change

European wheat demand eyes American exports as Hungary reports an 18 million bushel European shortage. France faces a heavy drop in surplus potentially delaying reliance on imports. In Arkansas, the former 3 cent fare will return Oct 15 following a federal court injunction ruling.

Washington Department of Agriculture Ministry of Agriculture Europe France Arkansas Litthe Rock Ark Vandeventer St. Paul

Resolution Restores Officials in Woman's Catholic Order

At the biennial convention of the Woman's Catholic Order of Foresters a resolution reinstated all officers and members expelled or suspended amid an admin against antiadministration controversy. Union Veterans' League Meet in Philadelphia welcomes thousands for the twenty third national encampment with remarks by General W H R Neel and General A Th Hay.

Detroit Order of Foresters Union Veterans’ League Philadelphia Thounad Reyburn W. H. R. Neel League A. Th. Hay Pittsburg

Jealous husband shoots wife then kills himself on streetcar

Chicago on October 8 reports former street car worker William H. Arf killed his wife aboard a Center avenue street car while holding their child. He fled, was chased by passengers, and died by suicide with the same revolver as authorities closed the scene.

Chicago William H. Arf Center Avenue

Brown wins Georgia governorship by large margin

Returns from the state election indicate Joseph M Brown the Democratic candidate for governor was elected by a majority of more than 80 000 over Yancey Carter the Independence party nominee.

Atlanta Joseph M. Brown Yancey Carter Independence Party

Water train serves drought watering stations on Chi Enzo and Alton

Bloomington Illinois October 8 report that the Chi Enzo and Alton railroad ran a water train to supply water to key watering stations as drought worsened.

Bloomington

Mistaken Cannon Cracker Mistaken as Candle Incident

Mrs. Sophia Brehm of 1804 Claremont Avenue re lit a fuse thinking a firecracker was a candle. The explosion shattered her right hand and doctors fear she will die. The incident occurred in Lincoln on October 8.

Lincoln Sophia Brehm Claremont Ave Sue

Eleven year old in pie prank causes severe burns

In Marshalltown an eleven year old boy and two companions suffered serious burns after throwing a pie laced with powder and percussion caps at Betsie Bridgeman. Edile and others escaped major injuries but Edile expects to recover. witness Wildie Bridgeman is Mia Bridgeman’s son Samuel Bridgeman involved.

Marshalltown, Jr Wildie Bridgeman Mia Samuel Bridgeman Edile Betsie Adidie Nigy

Forty Thousand Register and the Donohue Dollar Incident

A disorderly text fragment discusses States Attorney Donohue being touched for a dollar by a pickpocket and references deputy marshals to be appointed at Daljan and Gregory. The garbled OCR includes names, places, and scattered legal and procedural words without coherent events or clear outcomes.

Donohue Dal Jan Gregory

Crowds Press O Neill for Rosebud Farm Draw

In O Neill crowds continue to seek registration for a Rosebud farm drawing. Registration dropped slightly from Tuesday to Wednesday, with 58 new entries reported by Wednesday evening. The three day total reaches 11 620 entries.

O'Neill Ned Tila

Pickpockets Arrested in Dallas After Fines

Two pickpockets identified as Doc Phillips from Chicago and Frank Lewis from Florence Nebraska were arrested in Dallas. They were fined $506 and escorted to the state line by two deputy sheriffs.

Dallas 8. D Doc” Phillips Chicago Frank Lewis Florence Neb

Sioux City Robbery Leaves Farmer Hurt On Street

Ben Hartman, a farmer bound for Tripp County, was slugged and robbed near Third and Jones in Sioux City last night. He was found by Policeman Short, unable to walk, and treated by a police surgeon. Hartman appeared intoxicated and could not state how much money he had as officers work to identify the thieves.

Sioux City Ben Hartman Tripp Couunty Don Gutter Third Jones Streets Short Haima Hirtimann Haiman Tiquor

Wayne Woman Leaves on Special Trip With Educational Commission

Mrs. J. Ai. IMie wife of President Wile of Warne county halts con diet trip to divepe with Le Wee ieeOeee ion.

Wayne Educational Commission Nell Och J. Ai. Imie Wile Warne County le Wee ieeOeee Ion

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