Slayer commits suicide in bloody work
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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1902
Page
3
Prominent Oculist Shot In Kansas City Office
Dr W J Kimberlin, a noted eye specialist, is shot dead in his city office after a confrontation with John Scanlon a Kansas City policeman who then fatally shoots himself. The incident left a second doctor wounded and two others present recount the moments before the fatal shots in a tense scene at the Kimberlin clinic. The victims included Kimberlin a longtime Kansas City practitioner aged about fifty eight and Scanlon thirty seven who had prior ties to Breckinridge and the Burlington railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Cts
W. J
John Scanlan
Outa
Jain
Droo
Isat
Fsaud
Kimberlin
Scanlon
City Hall
Scannon
Anothier
Ageatside
Theard Seanken
Kimteriin
Scrnlion
R Wimberlin
Kansas City
Breckinridge, M
Burlington Railroad
Piriman
Kansas City Police
Woman Slays Man Outside Post Office in Tragic Assault
Nov 12 in this city a young woman stabbed Arthur Reginald Baker, a stock exchange member, in the back outside the Lombard Street post office. Onlookers restrained the assailant as Baker collapsed and was taken to the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A.s
Byron
Arthur Reginald Baker
Stock Exchange
Lamtard Street
Mr. Baker
Sent Back to Prison in Nebraska Parole Recall
John ins n of Saunders county has been tinen back to the penitentiary after a parole recall. He was released last spring but his daughter’s efforts led to a new confinement. A prior shooting of a sheriff years ago and a conflict over firearms prompted the recall and new sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neb
John Ins N
Saunders County
Nu 'N Fe
Omaha
John St
Ferris
Johnson
John Corey
The
Burlington
Sir Francis Drake
Drake
George Corey
Hendricks, Minn
Houston man questions sister death details
A Houston resident questions the reported death of Augusta Busch following a medical study in Omaha. Carl Hiv, her brother and only surviving relative, disputes the account of the manner and circumstances surrounding the tragedy, expressing disbelief at the official narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston, Mich
Carl Hiv
Augusta Busch
W. C. Bre
Omaha
Seventeen year old girl found murdered near Alvington
Police report the body of Anna Met, seventeen, found last night near a farm house three miles from Alvington. The victim showed signs of blunt force injury to the head. Adrian W. Mather, a local band leader, is under arrest as a suspect in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ON. Y
Anna
Em- Boe
Adrian W. Mather
Ulunsine
Htapp
Ulder
Molineux Cleared of Murder in Second Trial
In New York the jury found Roland B. Molineux not guilty in the 1898 murder of Mrs. Katherine Adams after a second trial. The courtroom erupted with applause as about three thousand people gathered, and Molineux was led from the Tombs to the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland B. Metineux
Goff
Sing Sing
Court of Appeals
Roland B. Molineux
New York
Katherine Adams
Molineux
Jerome
Criminal Court
Close Call for Lincoln Man at Beatrice Job Site
J G Wolfe of Lincoln, visiting Beatrice to repair a Postal Telegraph line, had a near fatal electric contact when a guy wire touched a primary electric light line. He was knocked unconscious and fell, burning flesh to the bone on two fingers and his right palm as he pulled the wire away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice
Neb
J. G. Wolfe
Lincoln
Postal Telegraph Company
Omaha
Electric Light Company
Wolfe
Stamps for Fuel and Treasury Savings Highlighted
Washington reports 300 million dollar loss from coal strike offset by Bureau of Engraving and Printing profits near 150 million. Treasury burned fuel worth over a million to heat stamps used as fuel and stamped checks, with wagon loads shipped to Washington for destruction and steam production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Bureau
Treasury
Treasury Department
Colored Man Demands Rights in Alabama Voting Case
The U S supreme court granted an early hearing in Jackson W Jiles colored v Board of Registration Montgomery Alabama. The case challenges whether Alabama's new constitution voting provisions violate the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments of the U S Constitution. Washington date not specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Supreme Court
Jackson W. Jiles
Board of Registration of
Montgomery
Ala
Pew
Alabama
United States
Washington
Over Channel by Balloon Nov 12
Rev J M London accompanied by Bacon the aeronaut ascended from Douglas Isle of Man to cross the channel. Naval and military officials observed the ascent with a sail equipped balloon and a trail rope for steering. The Renar 48 followed to assist in case of mishap. The balloon started northeast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. London
Bacon
Douglas
Isle of Man
Four Men Attack Town in Elyria Robbery Spree
Four assailants terrorized Elyria last night targeting residents. Police said the attackers battered victims, stole valuables, and fled the scene leaving injuries and a map of fear in the quiet Ohio town. Investigators pursue leads and urge witnesses to come forward.
Posse After the Robbers in Elyria Shootout
Elyria Ohio November 15 four robbers terrorized the town stealing horses and rigs. Marshal Henry Krohn was shot and a robber was killed when Town Marshal Krohn and J E Baird fought the intruders. Superintendent Hillier blew the head off a robber at his home during the pursuit. A posse formed and pursued the remaining attacker. The dead robber’s linen bore the name Davis and a mileage book from Oil City Pennsylvania was found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.E Baird
Krohn
Baird
Ceveland, Elyria & Western Railway
Hillier
A Chapter of Accidents in Grand Island Rail Yards
A wave of railroad accidents hit Grand Island Nebraska and nearby yards. Archibald Campbell, a brakeman on freight 27, suffered a crushed foot and head injury at Wood River after a car wheel pinned him. he remains in recovery. Fireman Basko slipped while lighting a headlight and received a minor concussion, treated at St Francis hospital. An 1800 class engine derailed after a split switch, no injuries but major engine damage. engineer Fonda and fireman Bailey escaped. Old man Boyer was struck by an engine but escaped with minor injuries. another worker was crushed in the hand by a chain, three holes left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Island
Neb
Riday
Wood River
Archie Campbell
Campbell
Basko
St. Francis Hospital
Fonda
Bailey
Boyer
J. W. Morris
Union Pacific Yard
Remarkable escape from 138 foot fall at Omaha tower
J E Adams an employee of Citizens Gas and Electric in Council Bluffs plunged 138 feet when an elevator cage broke loose at the High street Broadway tower. He suffered bruises and lacerations but no broken bones, and was taken home after a quick medical exam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
J. E. Adams
Citizens’ Gas and Electric Company
Council Bluffs
Adams
Highthreet and
Broadway
Harmon Street
Sioux City Dispatch Reports Sioux Murder and Pursuit
Deputy Petrie travels from Chamberlain to Ponca substation to pursue Thunder Bolt a full blood Sioux who killed Stalking Bull Tuesday night He was captured after a hard chase The crime follows the October 8 murders of E C Taylor and Johnny Shaw by George Bear with Bear to be hanged at Sioux Falls on December 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Chamberlain
United States
Petrie
Ponca
Nebraska
Yankton Reservation
Thunder Bolt
Stalking Bull
E. C. Taylor
Johnny Shaw
George Bear
Bear
Sioux Falls
Colorado students strike during quicentennial celebration
Five hundred University of Colorado students in Boulder walk out during the quarto-centennial festivities. They vote to skip classes, and both girls and boys face threats of ostracism or being ducked in the lake amid the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulder, Co
University of Colorado
Jessons
Indiana coal trust planned by leading capitalists
A party of Indiana capitalists travel to New York to organize an Indiana coal trust to include all state mines. The plan envisions a company capitalized at twenty five million dollars and near completion with final details being settled by telegram today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
New York
Indiana Coal Trust
Nebraska City rape charge rocks Syracuse family
A 16 year old girl files rape charges against her father, Lillian Lempkey describes four months of abuse, the father flees on a farm horse, authorities seek him amid fears of lynching if captured, while noting his long residence and past good reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska City
Lillian Lempkey
Syracuse
Smith Held After Threat Against Miss Hilton in York
A peace complaint was filed against William R. Smith of Cripple Creek Col. alleging he threatened Miss Nora Hilton of Thayer Neb. Smith met Hilton in Cripple Creek, pursued her, and vowed to marry or die. He is jailed in York awaiting a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Hilton
Smith
Nellie Fowler Surprised by Friends in Edgar
In Edgar Nebraska on November 15 a group of Miss Nellie Fowler’s friends organized a surprise party. The guests enjoyed games music songs and social chat until midnight when refreshments were served before departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar
Neb
Nellie Fowler
Acquit Commandant Lucas at Hot Springs Home
The South Dakota soldiers home board reports Lucas not guilty of embezzling funds from deceased soldiers. A minority urges resignation, stating evidence warrants removing Colonel Lucas as commandant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucas
Stony City
South Dakota Soldier’s Home Board
Hot Springs
Amandang
Soldiara
Beatrice Neb police seize two suspected bank robbers
Clatonia Nebraska residents and Sheriff Waddington capture two men believed to be behind a bank robbery attempt after a freight train stop. Police recovered revolvers nitro glycerine files and keys as part of the investigation. Local residents guarded the suspects amid tension and questions about Banker Chamberlain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice
Neb
Waddington
John Schick
Clatonia
Henry Alberts
Horton Kansas
Clatunia
Chamberlain
Spdéke
Nebraska
Watke in Deep Water Faces New Charges After Fires
Robert Watke released on five thousand dollar bond at Loup City pending preliminary trial for setting fire to two grain elevators at Ashton. A warrant for grand larceny was sworn, Sheriff Hansen seeks him at his Farwell home. Watke suspected of long crooked life. stolen saddles found. others plan fresh charges. Joseph Korinek fined ten dollars in county court for petty larceny from a restaurant sale. he allegedly removed goods included in the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Neb
Robert Watke
Loup City
Ashton
Hansen
Watke
Farwell
Hame
Boelus
C W. Fletcher
Joseph Korinek
H. R. Vandecar
Yukon River Freezes Solid. La France Trapped in Ice
Victoria B C reports the Yukon River is frozen solid. The steamer La France is held by ice near Minto, with fears of crushing. Amur, from Skagway, notes the Yukon freeze. White Horse to Dawson stage arrived November 9 after six days. Dawson to White Horse due Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. C
Amur
Skagway
Yukon
la France
Iminto
White Horse
Dawson
Search For Egan Continues In Montana
Kalispell Mont November 14 The Great Northern Co employs eleven men to continue the search for Superintendent Egan for ten days Assistant General Superintendent Kennedy in charge says ten men under Daniel Dandy will begin a thorough search this morning They are experienced and know the locality Egan has not been found and the effort now seeks to recover the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egan
Kalispell
Mont
Great Northern Co
Kennedy
Daniel Dandy
Sioux City Blaze Destroys Big Armour Packing Plant
A major fire devastated Armour Packing Plant in Sioux City causing extensive damage to the facility. Authorities report no immediate injuries and units from several departments battled the blaze for hours. Investigations into the cause are ongoing.
Loss Near a Million Firefighters Efforts Fail to Check Flames
Firefighters battled a blaze causing near one million dollars in damage. The effort to quell the flames was unsuccessful as the fire swept through the structure, with crews working through the night to contain hotspots and prevent spread to adjacent buildings.
Fire Destroys Armour Plant In Sioux City Meama Week
Fire at Armour & Co packing plant in Sioux City destroys brick fertilizer and beef buildings totaling a $900000 loss. Six hundred workers face winter unemployment as flames race through the complex injuring ammonia drums and collapsing structures. Ammonia explosions and dense heat trigger a massive blaze over hours, with 3,500 hogs and 2,500,000 pounds of pork products within the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armour
Fie
Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha
Pegan
Mr. Lennon
Kellogg
Mob hanged condemned killer in Elizabethtown
Elizabethtown Kentucky November 17 The man Harlan Buckles sentenced to life for the murder of Robert L Reid was taken from jail and lynched by a mob in the early hours. Buckles killer mob action confirms violent end to legal process and local unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabethtown
Harlan Buckles
Robert L. Reid
Move for Another Bureau
Colorado's representatives in congress will introduce a bill in the next session to create a national bureau of child and animal protection. The Colorado humane society prepared the measure, designating a three member board appointed by the president to meet in Washington and oversee nationwide work similar to state efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
Colorado Humane Society
Colorado
Congress
Bureau of Child and Animal Protection
Colorado Society
Wasington
Governor Yates Shows Signs Of Improvement
Springfield Ill Nov 17 Phys cians attending Governor Yates stated today that a turn for the better has developed. For five hours this morning his temperature remained stationary at 99.35 degrees, only one above normal. This is the lowest mark since the gubernatorial illness twenty three days ago. Maximum temperature fortify was 101.25 following an attack in the afternoon. He was considerably better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yates
Springfield
Gegeinor Yates
Ing
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