Tornado Rips Nebraska. Five Dead, Four Hurt
Geneva Nebraska June 6 At least five persons were killed and several injured as two tornadoes swept across Fillmore county destroying farms and homes. The storm shifted toward Geneva with destroyed houses, drowned a child, and left a path of wreckage. Railways report washouts across southern Nebraska and Montana floods threaten further disruption.
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Geneva
Neb
Ned
Willmere
Fort Luh
John IV
Irene Shively
John Hively
Ehrigh Argenbricht
Schick Jer
Mr. Small
North Branch
Kas
John Merriam
Shickley
Shjah Argenbricht
Russ Stiver
Edward Fussel
Shively
John Shively
Sumber
Geneve
Here
Ti Shively
Lulu Smith
Jansen
Joseph Flamming
Omaha Neb
Burlington Railway Today
Pacifc
Northern Pacific
Union Pacific
Montana
Nebraska
Rock Islan
Beatrice
Kansas City
Omaha
Leroy
Lincoln
Missouri River
Butte
Afont
Peter White Dies in Michigan Pioneer Leader Passes
Peter White of Arquette, regent of the state university, a pioneer in iron and copper development in northern Michigan, collapsed while walking from the city hall toward a hotel and died likely of heart disease after prior indigestion. He was a prominent figure in education and industry.
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Associated Presa Etroh. Mich
Peter White
Arquette
The
State University
Perineuta
Michigan
Porchartrain
Tegmm
Sone Heine
Prominent Marquette Banker Dies in Washington Links
The obituary notes Mr. White born in Rome in 1830, president of the First National Bank of Marquette, director of the People’s State Savings Bank, and held timber lands in the Upper Peninsula. Survived by a daughter, Mrs George J Shiras, and a son-in-law, A. G. Hire. Mrs. White tied to the Mather family of Cleveland.
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Rome
Run
First “National Bank of
Marquette
People’s State Savings Bank
City
Tusveland Dis Tron Company
Cleveland
Upper Peninsula
George J Shiras
Washington
Marutette
Shiras
United States
Suprone
A. OG
Xternmetra
Tyst Mo Dren
Mre. White
Mather
Sault Ste. Marie
Marvin 3 Stanton
All City
Detectives Shoot Bandits In Desperate Farm Battle
Two men were fatally shot and three captured after detectives clashed with a band of alleged bandits at a farm near Gelle budge about twenty miles east of Pictsburz. Joseph Patterson and his two sons John and Wilmer were arrested. One gang member, Lhomis Manning, twenty three, was shot four times and died. another assailant was wounded and fled. The group is tied to a robbery at the Monongahela Coal and Coke funeral store in Boston and a recent street car robbery.
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Associated , Press
Pictsburz
Gellebudge
Here
Lhomis Manning
Ats Md
Englert
Witt
Manne
Joseph Patterson
John
Wilmer
Monongahela Consolidated Coal and Coke Company
Boston
Gas Tanks Explode Injuring Eleven In Indiana
An explosion at a gas tank storage area in Tadianin 9, Ind. caused injuries to eleven people, damaged Vincent's hospital and a nearby fire department engine house, and disrupted adjacent stores. The blast occurred as tank facilities ignited, with preliminary reports noting non fatal injuries and significant property damage.
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Associated Press
Tadianin
Ind
Vincent's Hospital
Vienna
Ottakring
Enlisted Men and Tragedy on Navy Vessel Reported
The notice lists enlisted men from Birmingham Avendale and Sazinaw with next of kin details, then describes a naval tragedy aboard a battleship with Admiral Evans aboard. The incident involved a fatality from an explosion, injuries to crew, rapid fire drills, and subsequent investigation notes. The Tennessee battleship, christened by Governor FraZier’s daughter, sails to the Pacific with Rear Admiral Hughes aboard.
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Birmingham
Ala
Fifth Avenue
North Avondale
Boggs
Tether
Second Avenue
Woodlawn
Edvlph Reinhold
Sazinaw
Alich
Barnard Street
Mich
Hebert Meinhol
Anna
Germany
George Wy Meek
St. Loui
Skidmere
Kay
Jautee Meek
Skidmere Kas
Aaltiuow
Jon
Nat Atty
Eugimer Robertson
Howard
Department
Meade
Thoms He Howard
Cran Shipbuilding
Fprner
Tennessee
Tai
Murder Evidence Mounts in Mrs Grunert Case
Milwaukee June 6 new details bolster the case against Paul Krause for the death of his former wife Mrs Minnitt Grunert. Evidence includes a closet display of clothes surrounding her body and testimony from nail surgeons who say she died from blunt force trauma before her body was hung on a hat rack. An autopsy also notes head contusions and brain bleeding sufficient to cause death.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Hille
Rooney
Paul Krause
Grunert
Papke to Appear in Oshkosh Boxing Show
The Milwaukee defeat of Papke by Ketchel headlines a tight boxing week with Stanley Ketchel to attend in Oshkosh Tuesday. Jack Morgan and McGuirly Methoorty prep for a major bout, Papke arriving ringside to watch and spar with Morgan as Methoorty trains nearby. Local club confirms plans for the event and close sparring partners discuss the bout prospects.
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Iere
Ly Papke
Imlnins Thunderpult
Milwaukee
Stanley Ketehel
Papke
McGuarly
Toulay
Stone Pile Troubles In Fond du Lac Jail Plan
In Fond du Lac Wisconsin the county board voted to spend 500 dollars to build a shed in the county jail yard for a work-house. Chairman Peter Schrooten questions the move and may withhold his signature until legally sure. The board faces complications as it abolished the work house south of the city and transfers are debated with District Attorney Husting warning of issues.
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Fond du Lac
Wis
Peter Schrooten
Hasting
Husting
La Follette in Milwaukee for Brief Stop
Special to The Northwestern Milwaukee June 6 United States Senator Robert M La Follette traveled via Chicago Milwaukee line and visited the La Follette office after alighting at the station He did not lodge at hotels and later met District Attorney McGovern and friends Rumors suggest talks touched on La Follette’s potential run for national committee man from Wisconsin to be chosen by the state delegation in Chicago next week.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
United States
Robert M. la Follette
Washington
Madison
la Follette
Wisconsin
Chicago
Tariff Revision Sought by Iowa Manufacturers
Iowa Manufacturers association wrapped up its session in Davenport naming the next meeting city and urging tariff revision. Resolution calls for steel and iron tariff cuts to help local producers compete, with a five member committee to oversee the tariff revision and George A Wrightman named secretary in Des Moines.
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Press Y Yumur
Iowa Manufacture Association
Davenport
Asanraton
George A. Wrightman
Chicago
Des Moines
Nnd
Wrightman
Manufacturers’ Association
Siler Near Death as Noted Referee George Siter Lingers
Associated Press report from Chicago says George Siter, famed sportsman and prize fight referee, is near death after a long battle with angina pectoris reaching a critical phase. The longtime figure in boxing circles has faced years of health decline.
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Associated Presa
Chicago
Jones
George Siter
Royalty Goes Visiting as Yachts Sail for Russia
Royal party aboard Victoria and Albert and entourage depart Port Victoria England at daylight foroval Russia by Kiel Canal. Alexandra to join at Bremerhaven with Emperor Nicholas expecting to greet King Edward and Queen Alexandra at Revat. Imperial yachts Standard and Polar Star escorted by warships will reach Reval by June 8.
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Associated Press
Port Victoria
England
Victoria and Albert
King Edward
Queen Alexandra
Oval
Russia
Kiel
Emperor Nicholas
Peterhoff
Revat
Alexandra
Standart
Polar Star
Alamar
Reval
GREAT HOST OF EDUCATORS
Thirty one thousand National Education Association members plan to attend the Cleveland convention from June 29 to July 1 with attendance possibly reaching sixty six thousand. The local committee faces supplying distilled water and ice with an estimated over 3,200,000 glasses of water and fifty tons of ice daily. The spelling bee will be in Rockefeller Park and the open air reception at University Circle will feature 10 days of music, bands and electric lights.
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Associated .Ress
Cleveland
National Educational Association
Tlustve
Rockefeller Park
University Circle
Orations at Convention Highlight Nomination Speeches
Washington June 6 The Associated Press reports that time limits for nomination and Seconding speeches at the Chicago Republican convention are shaping speaker prep. Hoscoe Conkling used twelve minutes for Grant, Garfield spoke slightly longer, and Ingersoll required ten minutes for Blaine. Representative Burton is expected to take about twenty minutes.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Chicago
Hoscoe Conkins
Grant
Garfield
Ingersoll
Blaine
Burton
Taft Presidential Bid Meet Limits on Speaking Time
The note argues Secretary Taft as a high party presidential candidate and Senator Borah will not second more than seven men. It notes convention limits on time for speakers and the challenge of speaking to large audiences. It discusses how long speeches are and the need for concise remarks in crowded auditoriums.
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Taft
Hig Party
Borah
Qunaume
Wpgr
Wanted Hitchcock to Sing in Tombs Jail Cell
Razsmund Hiteh, held on assault charges, spent a miserable night at the Tombs after being committed by Justice Got pending Monday’s trial. He was awakened by inmates demanding he sing, growing tired as he awaited a conference with his attorney at the district attorney’s office.
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Associated. Pragg
Fark
Razsmund Hiteh
Corm
Dsm
Wisconsin Northeastern Frilay Company Incorporation
Special to The Northwestern from Madigon Wisconsin dated June 6 reports the incorporation of the Wisconsin Northeastern Frilay Company. The line will run from Red Aranite to Poysing a distance of eight miles with interparaters listed as Sots MoMStsH W Celt and H A Dewey. Capital stock is $60,009.
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Madigon
Wis
Wisconsin
Belmont Still Alive After Appendicitis Attack
Former congressman Bel Mont, living at his Hempstead summer home, was slightly better this afternoon after a bout of appendicitis. His condition remained grave though, with reports noting continued medical concern and a fragile outlook.
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New York
Oliver Fr
BelMont
Congress
Hempstead
Land 1 A Winnebago Seek by Pattius v Lawson
Oshkosh Evening Story notes a feature on Winnebago interests and figures as Pattius v Lawson frame the narrative. Portraits highlight prominent participants in the State Convention of Post Office Clerks and related civic events in Milwaukee Fond du Lac and Oshkosh coverage.
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Winnebago
Pattius v. Lawson
Steers
Post Office
Oshkosh
Jatts Sports
McGoorty-Morgan
Morgan O
Teeeeere Rene
Portrate
Milwaukee
Fond
Lac
Christian
Cience
Davidson
Explosion on Tennessee Kills Sailors In Fog
A Veterans era San Pedro dispatch reports a deadly explosion on the armored cruiser Tennessee off the California coast. Five sailors dead, including EW Bates, with several injured and transported to Los Angeles. A naval board of inquiry will determine officer responsibility and possible improvements. Funeral services for the four dead are announced. a heavy fog delayed recoveries from the incident.
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Associatert Press
San Pedro
Cal
Tennessee
EW. Bates
Cosparker
New York City
Mequappel
Los Angeles
Washington, D
Fane
Califournne
Sebree
Admiral Sehres
Fot Og
Los Angenes
San Bedey
Miral
Marringeevry
St. Louie
Navy Department
George Wand
Philadelphia
Scranton
William H. Brown
Clearview Street
Earl C. Boges
Aly
Death of Mrs Charles Ek Mueckler At Sheerick
Funeral services were held for Mae Chars Ek Mueckler aged six, after prolonged illness from complicated knees. The ceremony was conducted at St Mary’s Church with Rev. T. and interment at Green Bay. Pallbearers included family friends and local residents. several expressions of condolence noted.
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Mae Chars Ek
Hsrhine Street
Dee Way
St Mart‘ Giant
Heton Schoher
Green Bay
Chicagne& Northe Western
Ferment
Burtidod
Mueckler
Gustav ET
Muechler
Sheerick
Hes Dome
Kircher
Malice
Modan
Perl
Waner
Roy Comer
Mistersen
Gal
George Apete
Ties
Sotee
Pitcher Scanlon Sold to Springfield Three Eye League
Pitcher Scanlon, a member of the Galkash team, was transferred to the Springfield club of the Three Eye League. Manager George Habser announced the deal on Friday amid ongoing negotiations between Bubser and Springfield over Lanton and cash terms.
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Galkash
Springfield
Three Eye League
Scanjon
Oshkosh Batorstl Ascaciidenty Springfeld
George Habser
Exon
Taft Adherents Win Three States Delegates At Large
The Republican National Committee seated Taft delegates from Florida and the Second Florida district, with the Florida contests heard today. Georgia and Kentucky contests moved to next Monday as proceedings began with Florida at large delegates disputed by Taft forces. Coombs led Florida Taft faction aided by Judge Joseph E. Lees of Jacksonville.
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Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
Associated Press
Chicago
Taft Dela
Farse
Plorida
Taft Delega
National Committee
Republican Nothings Committee
Taft
Joseph E. Lees
Jacksonville
Florida and Georgia District Contests Highlight Conference Session
The Florida contest drew attention as J N Skipling and J H Dieber spoke for ant'Tatt element' while Georgia districts qualified or were dropped from six planned. Kentucky districts followed with plans for First Fifth Sixth Eleventh, as New York figures Cortelyou and Sherman were talked up for vice president. A protest by Mr Sampling against Eileheac Fo Strate and Phelps was tabled, leaving Florida results to guide the day’s schedule.
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M. RB. MacFarlane
Tampa
J. N. Skipling
J. H. Dieber
Bon
Florida
Georgia
VCH
Kentucky
New York
Cortelyou
James E. Sherman
Congressional Committee
Whem
Stapling
Frank H. Eileheac
Arthur Fo Strate Ter
Charen G Phelps
Cannes
Stevenson
Coles
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