Nebraska items bring flood of local notes and state fair hype
General Nebraska notes cover fires thefts and accidents across towns from Shubert to Fremont Blair and Beatrice. Mentions fire loss at Shubert 40000. injuries to a Norfolk boy from a horse kick. a Dempster plant worker burned. several legal actions and a clerical vote for a public office. State fair Crescens star and raised purses promise record crowds and daily eye catching races.
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Cresceus
Cresceius
Nebraska
Board of Managers
Pastor Dies Sudden in Indiana Assembly
Rev. E. J. Davies longtime pastor of Tecumseh Presbyterian church died suddenly while attending an assembly in Winona Lake Indiana. He was on vacation with his family remaining at home. He leaves a wife a son and three daughters.
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Tecumseh
E. J. Davies
Tecumseh Presbyterian Church
Orleans Big Fair blends county fair and Old Settlers reunion
Orleans Nebraska prepares for a large event from August 26 to 28 combining the regular county fair with the Old Settlers annual reunion and a street fair. Organizers expect broad community participation and a festive three day schedule of activities.
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Orleans
Neb
Nebraska
Old Settlers
Hedge Bound Over After Forged Check Case
Jesse W. Hedge, recently returned from Scandia Kansas, faced a preliminary hearing for a forged $45 check cashed at Jones National Bank. He was bound over to district court in $500 bonds but failed to post and returned to jail. Whitehack Whitenack identified Hedge and endorsed the checks at the bank.
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Seward
Jesse W. Hedge
Scandia
Kan
Jones’ National Bank
Whitenack
Hedge
Bridge Lumber Scarce Hits County Repairs
After heavy rain washed out bridges, county commissioners face a shortage of oak lumber for flooring and stringers. Orders placed three to five months ago have not arrived, delaying essential repairs across the district.
Break-in attempt leads to arrest in Audubon
Mrs. Sherlock in eastern Audubon awoke to a screen disturbance at a window. Her railroad brakeman husband was away. She phoned for help, muffling the bell, and the intruder was arrested.
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Audubon
Sherlock
Dows
Threshing Delayed by Heavy Rains in Seward
SEWARD reports frequent rains slowed threshing and stacking grain. Much grain in shock damaged by the wet conditions and delay persists through the season.
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Seward
Young Woman Files Charlies
Osceola police report George Lowe was arrested on a complaint by Miss Pauline Sutka who accuses him of being the father of her child.
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Charlies. Osceola
George Lowe
Pauline Sutka
Livestock Market Reports From South Omaha and Maensas City
South Omaha quotes show cattle steady to strong on desirable killers with corn fed steers trading up to 5.30 and range cows about steady. Hogs open nickel higher with heavy weights at 5.10 to 6.30 and lights at 5.05 to 5.0. Sheep and lambs list prices for various grades, with feeders noted for lambs and yearlings.
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SHEPP
Cattle and Hogs Market Report Shows Mixed Movements Across Classes
Cattle demand steady with higher westerns while stockers slow and cows hold. Hogs rise modestly with top around 9.90, and sheep and lambs firm led by native lambs at about 9.25. Prices cited for calves bulls canners and various regional Texas items.
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Texas
Japanese naval officer aims to enter next American Cup
Lieutenant Commander Isam Takehira of the Imperial Japanese Navy visited New York to observe Shamrock III and Reliance. He announced plans to rally Japanese financiers to build a racer for the next international races and pledged that Japan will fly its flag on the winner.
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New York
Isam Takehira
Imperial Japanese Navy
Japan
Shamrock
Reliance
America
England
Shamrock II Lacks Chance Despite Weather Hope
London press argues Shamrock II cannot win the America's Cup under any conditions. Reports note Friday's race failed to reveal true merits of the boats and praise Captain Barr for smarter seamanship in light winds.
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Shamrock
London
Barr
Treasury balances in general fund statement
Treasury reports available cash balance of 251,626,662 dollars and gold holdings of 101,824,128 dollars, excluding the 150,000,000 dollar gold reserve in the division of redemption.
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Washington, D. C
Treasury
Man seeks 30000 after boy dies by live wire
Ed C. Williams, a livestock commission merchant, sues Sioux City Gas and Electric and Sioux City Traction for 30000 after his son Carl, 7, was killed July 5 when he touched a live wire on a vacant lot while gathering flowers. The death is described as tragic.
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Sioux City
Ed C. Williams
Livestock Commission
Sioux City Gas & Electric Company
Sioux City Traction Company
Carl
Man Found Dead North of El Paso Biting Dynamite
Unidentified man killed himself by biting a dynamite charge wrapped in his handkerchief near El Paso. His head delivered to fragments. A Los Angeles paper lay beside the body, but no identification. Clothing traced to San Francisco.
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EL Paso
Tex
Los Angeles
San Francisco
G A R Chooses Boston for 1904 Encampment Meets. Officers Elected
The Grand Army of the Republic in San Francisco selected Boston as the 1904 encampment site and elected officers. Scott of Arizona won the chaplaincy on the second ballot after Bradford withdrew. Boston was chosen by acclamation for the next meeting place. Social events included a reception at Mark Hopkins Institute of Art and a naval reunion. Samuel Birch of Arcanum Ohio died during the convention.
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San Francisco
Grand Army of the Republic
Boston
Bross
Nebraska
Scott
Arizona
Bradford
Washington
Denver
Committee On Resolutions
Press Club
Mark Hopkins Institute of Art
Naval Reserve
Mare Island Navy Yard
Grand Army
Union Square Hall
Woman's Relief Corps
Department of Massachusetts
Golden Gate Hall
Samuel Birch
Boser Post
Arcanum, O
Grand Army of the Republic closes its thirty seventh annual session
The national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic ends its thirty seventh annual meeting in San Francisco. Officers installed include Adjutant General C. W. Partridge of Illinois and Quartermaster Major Charles Burrows of New Jersey. A long list of Council of Administration appointees spans many states and territories.
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San Francisco
Grand Army of the Republic
Kessler
Philippines
Black
C. W. Partridge
Illinois
Charles Burrows
New Jersey
James Tanner
New York
E. B. Wesson
Iowa
Council of Adminstration
Nebraska
Andrew Traynor
Alabama
M. D. Wickersham
Arizona
George Atkinson
Arkansas
A. A. Whisson
California
Nevada
A. V. Barrett
Colorado
Wyoming
U.S. Hollister
Connecticut
A. C. Hendricks
W. M. Ingram
Pennsylvania
Thomas C. Sample
Potomac
B. F. Entreken
Rhode Island
J. T. Lenyon
South Dakota
A. B. Nelson
Tennessee
N. Hacker
Texas
R. M. Moores
Utah
W. W. Bostaph
Vermont
A. C. Brown
Virginia
Death of veteran actor John Ellsler at 82 in New York
New York reporter announces the death of John Ellsler age 82 at his home from heart disease. He was a veteran actor and theatrical manager and father of actress Effie Ellsler.
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John Ellsler
New York
Effie Ellsler
Missionaries Report Famine Area Improves in Kwangsi
From Hong Kong reports missionary returnees say famine district in Kwangsi province improved. Harvest started and free cereals distribution ceased in many areas early in July. Expect no further food aid needed in a few weeks.
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London
Hong Kong
Kwangsi Province
South China
Evangelical Sermons Favored Over Lectures
Warsaw Indiana Rev Robert F Coyle moderator of the Presbyterian general assembly preached at a bible conference urging sermons on home and foreign missions over lectures The evangelical spirit was highlighted as guiding Presbyterian and other churches worldwide
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Warsaw
Ind
Robert F. Coyle
Presbyterian General Assembly
America Wins The Cup At Cowes In 1851 Race
The schooner America defeated a fleet of cutters and schooners at the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes on August 22, 1851. Commodore John C. Stevens commanded the American vessel built by George Steers in New York. The New York Yacht Club retains the perpetual challenge cup with a long history of races through 1901, listing numerous challengers and winners across decades.
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Eng
America
Royal Yacht Squadron
Volante
Arrow
Alarm
Mona
Bacchante
Freak
Eclipse
Beatrice
Wyvern
Iene
Constance
Gipsy Queen
Brillant
John C. Stevens
George Steers
New York
Mr. Stevens
George L. Schuyler
Hamilton Wilkes
J. Beekman Finlay
Edwin A. Stevens
New York Yacht Club
James Asbury
Cambria
Royal Thames Yacht Club
Magis
Idler
Silvie
Dauntless
Nadgie
Phantom
Alice
Halcyon
Admiral Dewey Dislikes Overfamiliar Admirers
A Washington anecdote recounts Admiral Dewey politely rebuffing an effusive stranger who claimed familiarity. The admiral, courteous yet firm, responded with a grim “You win” and moved on, illustrating his impatience with intrusive fans.
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Admiral Dewey
Washington
George
Sentries Face to Face Then Cut Each Other Dead
A London Buckingham Palace guard detail stories that their ritual of meeting briefly and then avoiding dialogue unsettles sympathetic Americans. A visitor from the United States urged, Come, boys, make it up, but the exchange ends without words.
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London
Buckingham Palace
States
Oldest Surviving Field Officer Receives Chair in Boston
Colonel Elijah Walker of the Fourth Maine infantry, aged 85, is described as the Army of the Potomac’s oldest surviving field officer. At a Hooker monument ceremony in Boston he was honored by Kinsley Post G A R with a gift chair. Walker missed only one battle, endured shots at Wilderness, and was wounded five times amid his service.
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Elijah Walker
Fourth Maine Infantry
Boston
Army of the Potomac
Hooker
Kinsley Post
Walker
Whistler's Near Portrait of Disraeli Ends in Missed Mood
Whistler nearly painted a portrait of Disraeli after traveling to the country for the commission. Disraeli failed to enter the mood, prompting Whistler to leave disappointed. A later Whitehall meeting sparked the famous remark, If only my credit could see.
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Whistler
Disraeli
Whitehall
Contested Cup Races Stirred by Two Major Quarrels
The racing plan shifted from an inside Narrows start to an all outside course after two rounds. Two serious disputes marred the cup contests. James Asbury faced controversy during his second visit with Livonia, while Lord Dunraven sparked a dispute with Valkyrie III after earlier defeats with Valkyrie I.
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New York Yacht Club
Narrows
Sandy Hook
James Asbury
Cambria
Livonia
Lord Dunraven
Valkyrie III
Valkyrie I
Ashes Threaten Fame's Light as Man Passes
A prominent figure's death is followed by tributes and reflections on his career. Friends and colleagues recall key achievements while mourners gather for a final farewell.
Hackett With Mary Mannering Back From Europe Plans Season
James K. Hackett and wife Mary Mannering return from six weeks in London and Paris to prep for the season. Hackett will portray Alexander the Great in a Victor Mapes play with copyright London performances. He will also star as John Ermine of the Yellowstone in the Wild West tale with the title role.
Strong Man of the Senate in Idaho’s early days
Senator Kearns of Idaho described as the strongest man in the United States Senate capable of knocking down opponents with a single blow from his fist. The piece notes he refused to arm himself in Idaho’s frontier era and often faced altercations, yet never came out second best.
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Senate
Senator Kearns
Idaho
United States Senate
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State Board of Health
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Franklin Osgoog
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Countess of Dufferin
Royal Canadian Yacht Club of Toronto
J. R. Bush
Alexander Cuthbert
Atalanta
Bay of Quinte
Eastern Yacht Club Syndicate
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Richard Sutton
Genesta
Royal Yacht Squadron of
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Charles J. Paine
Mayflower
William Henn
Royal Northern Yacht Club of England
C. J. Paine
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Thistle
Royal Clyde Yacht Club of Scotland
C. Oliver Iselin
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