Bandit Robs Pittsburg and Northern Express
A lone robber, likely a former signer, held up the Pittsburg and Northern Express on the Pennsylvania Railroad at Lewiston Narrows. He terrorized the train crew and stole about 110 dollars from the express car, then escaped. Railroad officials use bloodhounds from Chillicothe to track the desperado believed to be hiding in the mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penney
Pittsburg
Northern Expres
Lewiston Narrows
Chillicothe
Earthquake Shakes Rome Tuesday Afternoon
A strong tremor hit Rome on Tuesday afternoon causing alarm across the city. No casualties are reported though the Santa Anna chapel facade cracked. The quake was felt in upper quarters and stirred anxiety in crowded districts, hospitals, and prisons. justice officials and crowds reacted as authorities prepared precautions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Santa Anna
Balloon disaster and related stock market notes
A balloon moored at Monan Indiana escaped its lines Tuesday and a helper, Henry Moore, was raised into telegraph wires and fell to the street, dying. Also, Live Stock Market quotations from Sioux Reeves and Hitetomck’s Home in Great Meek Long Island fire wrecked the summer home of actor Raymond Hitehook, valued at 990,000. Berger’s San Francisco telegram confirms tentative articles with Jack Phinson in Chicago weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ana Bag
Monan
Ind
Tuseday
Henry Moore
Hitetomck
Raymond Hitehook
Great Meek
Long Island
Bouse
Sem Barger
San Francisco
James J
Monterey Flood Toll Rises After Record Rainfall
The Monterey disaster reports 11,200 dead and missing with 15,094 displaced. The river reached historic highs and the Plaza Zearogasca stood a foot under water. Over 5,000 fed at municipal kitchens Sunday as relief operated amid extensive property losses totaling about 20 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storey City
Grier
Monterey
Mexico
Plaza Zearogasca
Santa Louisiaa
Attempted Wreck of Chicago Express Foiled by Track Obstruction
A group of youths aged 14 to 16 were arrested near a rail line in a scare area after placing frog blocks and a brace on the Timota Central railroad near Kankakee with the aim of wrecking the Chicago express. They admitted they placed the obstructions and said they wanted to witness a wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thue
Timota Central
Kankakee
Rachtel
Werrysmith
Bain
David Britt
Clayton Robertson
Pole on s children tragedy and regional rebellions report
A Missouri mother attempted to poison five of her children after poisoning herself, one child died, others feared dead, neighbor intervened, authorities expect some to recover. In a separate Belgrade dispatch Albania rebels increase, region from Pristina to Prisrend and frontier Montenegro rises in revolt. Minnesota crime: William Tibbetts killed Cecil Norton, 16, then his daughter Dorothy Tibbetts, 12, hanged herself. Tibbetts, 70, is a widower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Joseph
Carrie Sanders
Joseph
Weldon
Belgrade
Albania
Pristina
Prisrend
Turkey
Minnesota
William Tibbetts
Delhi
Minn
Cecil Norton
Dorothy Tibbictt
Tibbitts
Duluth Man Killed Tragedy Strikes Multiple Cities
A Duluth man Kenneth, buyer for Pan-ton-White, died in Omaha in a hotel elevator mishap as a crowd observed a third floor ascension. In Iowa a vehicle collision on Crosier Court road killed five, while a civil war veteran Thomas A. Wood died in St. Louis. Winnipeg warehouse fire damaged stores, and a Persian bandit was captured by a Russian expedition. A Grand Forks blaze left hundreds homeless, and further reports note men burned at large and a convention in the Midwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth
Panton-White Company
Duluth
Min
Omaha
Rome
Minnesota farm tragedy ends with woman committed to asylum
A Minnesota farm tragedy left a 22 year old woman, Mrs Young, under police care after she killed her three children by pulling them into a well, set fire to the barn and house, then wounded herself. She was found sane but committed to the State Insane asylum for recovery while her husband and other family face a grave situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vtz
Malachy
Rockaway Park
Long Island
Flremer Atexin
Bt. Joseph
Brooklyn
Mtnae Doel
Fred Youn
Onne
Minn
Huwhayd
Tan
Paris
Young
Carlton
San
Serioua
Quake on Isthmus Shakes Panama Cities
A strong earthquake struck Panama shortly after 8 am Monday causing alarm. No serious damage or injuries reported, though buildings in Panama and at the canal commission sites in Aucon were shaken. Felt as far as Aguadulce and across Coete and Pa cora in Panama Province. Investigations continue into canal damage with a report due from the canal commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Canal Commission
Aucon
Agudulce
Coete Provines
Pacora
Panama Canal
Canal Miniasion
Pittston school resumes after strike with few students present
In Pittston Pennsylvania the public school reopened after summer vacation amid a strike by Pressed Steel Car. Only three of about 200 enrolled pupils attended. A child drawn sign on a telegraph pole outside the front door read We are all on a strike.
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Pittston
Pressed Steel Car Company
Whisky Made in Pennsylvania Penitentiary Scandal
Eight guards at the Western Penitentiary in Pennsylvania were dismissed amid allegations they failed to detect prisoners making whisky inside the prison. A discharged guard claims other staff were implicated as well. The whisky reportedly used prune juice yeast and sugar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Penitentiary
Pennsylvania
Labor day event at Vandergrift under AFL ban
The American Federation of Labor plans a Labor Day celebration in Vandergrift Pennsylvania scene of a strike. Federation speakers will address the crowd as Dutch Get Revenge and politics surround the outcome. Also reports of Dutch punitive action on Flores island and 117 rebels killed in a sharp battle. Mauretania sets trans Atlantic record arriving Queenstown from New York in 4 days 14 hours 27 minutes beating previous best by nearly three hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Labor
Vandergrift, Pa
Steel Workers
Vandergrift
Flores
Afteo
Queenstown
New York
Meld for Husband's Death In Kansas Farm Case
A coroner's jury investigated the death of John Hathaway a farmer in Summer County Kansas. The jurors returned Monday a verdict finding Mrs. Hathaway responsible for her husband's death by administering poisonous drugs.
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John 8. Hathaway
Summer County
Kan
Chicago Car Jumped Track Hurts Dozen Injured
A dozen people were injured in Chicago when an Ogden Avenue streetcar jumped a temporary track at West Twelfth Street and Washtenaw Avenue and overturned.
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Chicago
Ogden Avenue
West Twelfth Street
Washtenaw Avenue
Robbery at the Have Breaves Company Office
In Lincoln County a burglary occurred between 7 and 9 pm Saturday night when two strangers entered the Have Breaves Company office, restrained bookkeeper ASP Bates, and forced entry into the open vault. They pried open the cash box and escaped. manager W. & Stel could not confirm the amount, but noted it likely exceeded $190. The incident prompted a broad response and local attention.
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Bos of Girnecers
Hargreaves Wholesale Greoury
Keene Atveld
Bates
Jimmy
Rawles
W. & Stel
Have Breaves Company
Sullivan Fails To File Primary Campaign Expenses
Supreme Court note states Judge J J Sullivan failed to file nine life expense statements with the secretary of state by the primary deadline. Law imposes up to a $1000 fine and withholds certificate of nomination until filing is complete.
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Tancres
J J. Sullivan
Hfe
Ming
Atale
Alan
Sullivan
Hair catches in sh ore load at canning plant accident
Miss Emma Booten of Hidney Indiana operating a machine for ear gratis cutting at the factory in Nebraska City was caught by a fast revolving abaft and scalped four inches of the scalp torn off and other portions torn loose. Ferola Root aged 10 was thrown from a farm disc near Beaver City and badly injured. both feet nearly cut off. Ulrich Sorenson, aviator and blacksmith of Draken Bow, plans another aeroplane test and will perform at the Custer county fair in Broken Bow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Booten
Hidney
Canning Factory
Nebraska City
Valetty
Ferola Root
Beaver City
Korenson Mendy
Ulrich Sorenson
Draken Bow
Custer County
Broken Bow
Trouble With Uncle Sem Frauds in Arlington Draft Case
A man using the alias Franke removed a draft from HM. J. Crapenhoft’s mail box on route No. 2 from Arlington and tried to cash it at Blair, concealing Crapenhoft’s name. The case was referred to the department for action. William Bim, near Nebraska City, died after being gored by a cow he was guiding to water. He was rescued but died shortly after medical aid arrived. Dr. Mark Davis, the oldest man in Gage County at 95, was laid to rest in Beatrice with interment at Diller. A $2,000 fund was raised in Nebraska City to hire a strong semi‑pro baseball team. Fritz Hoofer of Aurora was named to the state optometry board for a three‑year term starting August 1. George Dinsdale of Palmer was killed by a fall from a hay stack. Gothenburg reports Union Pacific improvements and a new depot planned to handle freight traffic.
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Sem
Franke
J. Crapenhoft
Arlington
Blair
Crapenhoft
Department
William Bim
Nebraska City
Gage County
Mark Davis
Beatrice
Diller
Dr. Davis
May Strike Up Lincoln Street Railway Demand Union
Lincoln street railway workers threaten a one cent wage hike and one day off weekly, plus union recognition. About 240 employees, 140 of whom are women, are involved in the union push. The company previously granted a similar raise two months ago. No strike threaten declared, but walking out is possible if demands aren’t met.
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Seeet Railway Mobile
Lincoln Street
Eliiway Eile Es
Ind Ae
Ile Howith
Bineetn Trection Company
Waa
Jin
Wien
Mitiong Organiza
Acetylene Explosion Hurts Nebraska Residents
In Central City Nebraska a home acetylene gas explosion injured two men, including Hord and Withrow, who were inspecting a basement acetylene plant. A match lit the blast, causing severe burns to the neck and head area and destroying clothing. the blast was heard throughout town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Central City
Withrow
Mr Hord
Forder
Mr Withrow
Hothai
Latham Breaks World Air Record at Rheims
Hubert Latham, the French aviator, shattered the world time and distance record at Rheims, covering about kilometers equal to 95.01 miles before heading to a second attempt as clouds and wind challenged the field. Paulhan had earlier set 82.07 miles. amid gusts and rain Latham soared to 300 feet over the tribunes before resuming the trial.
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Hubert Latham
Rheims
France
Paulban
Latham
Paulhan
Sommer
Cockburn
Bunedu-Varilla
Delagrange
Notable Air Race Between Curtiss and Latham
Glenn H. Curtiss and American contestant Latham led the aerial contest as Delagrange pursued low and fast. Delagrange began to overtake while Latham remained high, and a brisk four mile race unfolded before Delagrange was forced to descend.
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Glenn H. Curtiss
Latham
Delagrange
Parents Win Race Amid Automobile Chase Near Auburn
Reported events describe a racing chase where parents pursued an eloping couple in an automobile at high speed near Auburn and Louisville. The young lover fled on foot, the young woman was returned to Auburn, and by Arlington a private crossing incident led to a freight-train collision injuring Jensen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Louisville
Arlington
Gua Jensen
Jensen
Men spoil the women by being too good
Mrs James P Kernochan Newport social leader says American men are spoiling women by being overly generous and to blame for women losing charm of conversation. She criticizes modern luxuries and motors as making women self centered and questions why women want the ballot, contrasting with England where men spend and women are forced to take what they can get.
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James P. Kernochan
Newport
England
Repris ed Spelling Board Publiche Reforms List
The simplified spelling board revises its reforms after three years. It publishes an index of 2,261 words with changes including endings like see pronounced ls and words such as delve from delve and carve from cary. The list features numerous adjustments to common spellings and pronunciations.
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Feetae
Cary
Will Be Billionaire At Rockefeller Wealth Row
A report tracks John D. Rockefeller’s booming fortune from Standard Oil. It cites projections of his wealth rising toward 1.6 trillion by 1919, with estimates of income as high as 40 per minute and Standard Oil earnings fueling vast gains.
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Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller
Hbtory
Standard Oil
Ila Creation
Vessels Crash at Montevideo Collision Kills Hundreds
An excursion steamer Colombia and the North German Lloyd ship Schlesien collided at Montevideo harbor entrance in heavy seas. About 150 to 200 people died or drowned, many women and children, as the Colombia carrying excursionists from Buenos Aires sank quickly after the bow was crushed. Rescue was hindered by high waves. Schlesien sustained minor damage. wind and seas blamed by its commander.
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Colombia
Schleafen
Montevideo
Bremen
Buenos Ayres
Quake rattles Siena region causing severe damage
A heavy earthquake struck the Province of Siena Italy on Wednesday, destroying or badly damaging most houses in San Lorenzo and injuring several people. The quake was strongest within twenty miles of Siena with damage at Buonoconvento and Monterón including collapsed houses and one fatality. Many residents fled into the streets in panic as masonry fell and the area’s towns, including Piombino, reported varying population figures.
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Siena
Italy
San Lorenzo
Buonoconvento
Monteron
Stena
Piombino
Coast Liner Ohio Hits a Rock in Fog
The Alaska Steamship Company steamer Ohio struck a rock off Steep Point in fog while en route from Seattle to Cordova with 219 aboard. All but three were rescued. Purser F J Stephens perished tackling passengers overboard and Wireless Operator George Eccles also went down at his key sending the wreck story.
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Ohio
Alaska Steamship Company
Pacific
Seattle
Cordova
C.Q. D
F. J. Stephens
George C. Eccles
Etchic Kan
Alaska
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Weekly Review
I. D. Hainey
LONH
Romf
Davare
Mandy Quise II
William H. Moody
United States Supreme Court
Wes
Bradford
Haverhill
Maine
Deaclaw
Poleons
Rock Inland and
Pagifia
Vigus Station
Crove Courtake Road
St. Louis County
Thomas A. Wood
St. Louis
Winnipeg
McClary
Alevents
Rahim Kehn
Aotyen
Grand Forks
Idaho
Noarti, Western Lumber Company
Meoquaim
Wash
Hequsim Lumber Ghingie Company
Lem
Mer
West
Istim
Oled
Benneivania
Sica
2. B. Austin
W. B. Dickinson
Swineford
Robert Palmer Wedding
Kiefer State Bank
Kiefer, Okie
Thaw
Harry K. Thaw
Matteawan
Nebraska State News
Vt Lincoln
Trek Amat
Stee
Pioneers and
Old Settlers’ Association
Burt County
HL Tekamah
Chad
Feris
Ehit
Col Harrington
James Askelik
John Ruddy
George Morter
J.t.blackstons
Roscue
Gideon Pritt
WT Newton Genrgs Peterson
Michael Evans
Witte
Bright Wayne
Dakota Tity
A. 1 Baker
Emmetrite le
Woo
Eckhart
Tose
Harney Crile
Mal Werner
Fotos State
John Peter
Covington
Elmers
Wow Ryan
Pigen Creek
Phila Me
Lawreen Preci
Ben Rondersen
Unilota Precinet
J Ambright
Fumi
Kodanes Hubbard
Date Smith
FMLS
Emma Hooten
Aurora
Fritz Hoofer
Board of
Optometry
Mex Egne
Grand Derland
George Dinsdale
Palmer
Dinsdale
Smany Ferme
Gothenburg
Union Peciic
Atte and Geet
Lincoln
T. B
Rheiws Course
Paullan
Strack
Bloomington
WM. Crane
Gunness Viem
Frank X. Rettlinger
Belle Gunnese
Laporte
Free Port
Wisconsi
Werden Bochler
G. van Cleave
Emory Snyder
Earl Perry
Elgin
Vessey
J. EB. Wingfield
Versey
Gov
Ernor
Hae
Union Pacific Railroad Company
J. J. Mohr
Laurel
Poole
Mbscript Agne
J. D, Rockefeller
Province of
Paniic
Viviano
Pietro Viviano
Grace
Cecarths Diss de Bar
Lillian Hobart French
of the Mahatmas
Mme. Dies de Bar
Vers
Ava
David Meckay
David
Darlin
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