Trapped Laborers Die In Tunnel Fire Near Cleveland Harbor
A massive fire at a crib and waterworks five miles off Cleveland harbor killed five men by burning, four by drowning, and several by suffocation as a boiler exploded during tunnel construction. Crews from the J. A. Sprankle rescued eighteen survivors. the Wilhelm barge saved four more from a rope line. The crib, 200 by 50 feet, was destroyed with machinery worth over 200000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
G. (. van Deusen
J. A. Sprankie
van Deusen Fnty
Wilhelm
Sprankle
Shatler & Schninglau
Nebraska Politician Succumbs to Heart Failure
Mrs. Juan Boyle of Kearney Nebraska received a telegram announcing the death of her husband in Washington D C where he had gone months earlier. The death is due to heart failure. He moved to Kearney in 1884 and rose to prominence as a Democratic politician and well known across the state.
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Nebraska
Juan Boyle
Kearney
Neb
Washington, D.C
Embezzling Ex-Mint Clerk Arrested on Four Counts
Walter N. Dimmick former chief clerk of the San Francisco mint was arrested on four charges of embezzling large sums from the government. Bail was set at 37,000 dollars but not posted, and he remains in county jail under marshal custody pending trial.
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Walter N. Dimmick
United States Mint
San Francisco
Ile
Dimmidt
United States Marshal
Attempted poisoning shocks Tin Lincoln family
Samuel Carns, an elderly resident of Tin Lincoln, lived with his wife and daughter and son-in-law George Rickets. He attempted to poison himself but family members intervened. initial reports suspected strychnine, later disproved, with a physician consulted.
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Samuel Carns
Tincoln
George Rickets
Children bitten by mad dog taken to Wymore
A boy and a girl from Liberary Neb were taken to Wymore after being bitten by a mad dog. The boy suffered a hand bite that broke the skin while a stone adhered to his hand for about four hours. the girl's arm was bitten but skin remained unbroken.
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Isitien
Tawson
Lavy
Ribbel
Liberary Neb
Lincoln police detail burglary plot in Aurora store
Lincoln police received word from Aurora officials that a store was entered and money stolen. C. K. Person and James R. Barney, two youths, admitted breaking in using a skeleton key and described moving through the building to obtain pennies and other coins. They were taken to Aurora to stand trial for burglary.
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Lincoln
Aurora
Neb. Js
James R. Barney
Barney
Inow
Aurork
Wort
Showers Help Late Corn In Warm Week
The past week brought warm conditions with general showers. Rain varied by region from one to over four inches, improving late corn as ears form though often with sparse kernels. fodder corn cut, pastures boost, and ground in good plowing condition.
Dowager Empress Interred Beside Husband at Potsdam Mausoleum
The remains of the Dowager Empress were laid to rest August 13 in the mausoleum at Criedenskirsche near Potsdam. A small cortege entered Sans Souci after 8:30 a.m. as soldiers kept strict order. The emperor and empress led the procession with King Edward and Queen Alexandra among the royal company.
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Vredetick
Criedenskirsche
Potsdam
Sans Souci Park
Mao
Dward
Alexandra
Bates Assumes Command in Missouri Department
General John C Bates arrives in Omaha to relieve General Merriam as commander of the Department of Missouri. Merriam will retain command of the Colorado department following Ritzhugh Lee’s retirement.
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Bates
John C. Bates
Department of Missouri
Omaha
Neb
We ‘C.merriam
Colorado
Ritzhugh Lee
Merriam
Colorado Department
Kates
Death threat to life after Civil War wound in arm
Old soldier William Morrow of Plattsmouth Nebraska, a Civil War veteran, recently underwent surgery to remove pus from a gun shot wound in his left arm. While being dressed the bone snapped and broke in two, making amputation necessary. Owing to his feeble condition, slight hopes for recovery are entertained.
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William Morrow
Plattsmouth
Body believed to be Harlow found in Sioux River
A body drifting in the Sioux River near Sioux Valley S appears to be that of a 28 year old man. The clothing letters suggest the deceased is Harlow. Postmarks indicate connections to Proctorknott Minn Oskaloosa and Hamilton.
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Sioux River
Sioux Valley
Harlow
Pound
WelfYs
Anothis
Oskaloosa
Hamilton
Edith
Car Slams Train in Midtown Collision Kills Five
A trolley car on the Forty seventh street line collided with a rapidly moving Pennsylvania railroad passenger train at Stewart avenue. Five people were killed and ten injured as the car overturned, trapping passengers amid wreckage. Conductor and motorman were found unconscious. brakeman Bowman could not recall details.
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Chicago
Forty Seventh Street
Pennsylvania Road
Deai
Frederick O. Edwards
Hariett Sutcliff
Ida B. Osler
Willis Boman
Warman
Luther Jackson
Mary O'Malley
Kate Breenfield
Marian Branard
James Gillete
W. J. Fulton
Margaret Dwyer
Lizzie Coale
Clarissa Biglow
D. Brozdhwitz
Stewart’ Avenue
Iris Bowman
Filton
Lotorman_Bowman
Albert Haas
Railroad
Bowman
Admiral Schley to Remain for Court of Inquiry
Admiral Schley arrives in Washington with his wife August Ly and will stay until the court of inquiry probes the Santiago campaign. He will focus on gathering facts and confirming his side of the case while refraining from public discussion under Secretary Long’s orders.
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Schley
Washington
August Ly
Santiago
Wilson
Washington’ City
James’ Larker
TALK WITH INCOMING SHIP LUCANIA REPORTS WIRELESS MESSAGE
The Cunard steamship Lucania spoke with Nantucket lightship on August 16 after sailing from Liverpool for New York. Captain McKay reported 237 miles from Sandy Hook with clear weather and expected to cheer New York with agents aboard. Shore signals could be received in New York but not understood aboard the Lucania during quarantine.
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Cunard Line
Lucania
McKay
Liverpool
New York
Nantucket
Llucania
Sandy Hook
Quarantine
Cupid Busy in Mid Ocean Medical Teachers Wed at Sea
A Carbondale dispatch reports 400 teachers sailed on the transplant Thomas from San Francisco to Manila. Sixty married in Honolulu after a rapid courtship of under ten days. The captain barred on‑board weddings. thirty couples wed after arrival, arranged by an appointed clergy.
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Carbondale
Chomas
San—Francisco
Manila
Honolulu
Thomas
Farmer duped by stranger in Omaha apple scheme
George Robinson, a farmer, traveled to Omaha with apples and met a friendly stranger who lured him to a south Omaha residence. The man asked for a bushel of apples and a ten dollar bill, got $9.40 in change, and vanished toward the back door, prompting Robinson to seek police help.
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Omaha
George Robinson
Howard
Robinson
New Rural Route Proposed West of Ceresco Nebraska
Rural route inspector Charles KE Llewellyn visited Ceresco Nebraska last Friday to review a proposed westward route starting point. A favorable report is expected and a free mail service may begin soon serving about 120 farming families along the route.
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Charles Ke, Llewellyn
Ceresco
Neb
Farm mishap in Geneva Nebraska injures horse and rider
Emil Kobler's farm team collapsed a buggy on Court Street in Geneva causing no injuries to riders Mrs Gutebess and two children escape harm. The buggy overturned wrecking the horse and a mare suffered injury while Kobler was kicked during the incident.
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Cieneva Neb
Emil Kobler
Court Street
Gutebess
Gutehess
Hutches
Kohlner
Knights of Columbus adopt appointive chaplains plan
A Plattsburg New York dispatch reports the national council of the Knights of Columbus in session at Clift Haven has changed the selection of state and national chaplains to an appointive system. The directors of the advancement committee were empowered to oversee all investments under 1000000. An adjournment followed.
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National Council of the Knights of
Olumbus
Clift Haven
Adviance
Bay View Plant Workers Vote to Strike in Milwaukee
At the Bay View plant of the Minors Rte company in Milwaukee a large majority voted to obey President Shaffer's call and the vote was unanimous. Fourteen hundred men will be idle, a move that pleased Pittsburg and may influence workers in South Chicago mills.
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Bay View
Rte
Milwaukee
Shaffer
Pittsburg
Chicago
Stratton Plans $10,000 Electric Machinery Order in Colorado Springs
W. ScStratton orders $10,000 worth of electrical machinery to extend Colorado Springs tramway lines. He will also build and equip a large power house for which the General Electric Company was given the contract.
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W.scstratton
Fae
Electrica
Colorado Springs
General Gleetric Company
Echo de Paris quotes Von Waldersee praising French soldiers
The Echo de Paris reports an alleged interview with Count Von Waldersee in which he praises French soldiers and states that a war between France and Germany remains an impossibility.
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Echo de Paris
Svith Count von Waldersee
Bursting Canna on Injures Bay at West Point
A note describes an incident where five individuals fashioned a cannon from a gas pipe at West Point and loaded it at the river. An injured person faced eye danger initially but is reported to be improving.
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Se 5
West Point
River
James Archibald Receives Honorary Fellowship in London
James Archibald of San Irands writes from England that he has been granted an honorary fellowship in the Geographical Society of London for papers and writings on South Africa. The honor recognizes his scholarly work and contributions to the field.
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James ¥. Archibald
San’ i Rands
England
Geographical Society
London
South’ Africa
United
Lord Kitchener Advances on Aululand Frontier
Telegram reports Lord Kitchener with a strong force moving toward flondevens on the border of Aululand where General Botha concentrates. Patrols near Bethesedia report scouts patrolling. Captain Hethelhein is said to be surrounded and in danger. Casualty list lists August 8.
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Lord Kitchener
Flondevens
Aululand
Botha
Pat Ding
Jain
Bethesedia
Hethelhein
Severe Mobile Tropical Storm Causes Drowning Reports
A southward forming tropical storm near Mobile Alabama reached near seventy mph winds. Reports say several people drowned in wrecks but communication issues prevent confirmation. Property damage appears greater than early estimates as Hood disaster impacts ease in the south.
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Mobile
Patent Clerk Edward V. Shepard Dismissed in Washington
Edward V. Shepard of Massachusetts, chief clerk of the patent office in Washington, has been summarily dismissed. The action followed an investigation into missing funds tied to returned letters. Shepard denies criminal intent and offers to repay any shortage.
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Edward V. Shepard
Massachusetts
Patent Office
Washington
Shepard
Harness Thief Sent to Dakota City Jail for Theft
Charles Ferris of Blyburg Iowa lies in the county jail at Dakota City Nebraska serving a 24 dollar fine plus costs imposed by Justice John Spencer for stealing a harness from neighbor William Roeder. The harness was recovered by Sheriff Sides in a Sioux City second hand store where Ferris had sold it.
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Dail
Charles Ferris
Blyburg
Woodworkers Strike Denies Access at Denver Mills
About 250 woodworkers walk out in Denver causing five lumber mills owned by the lumber dealers association to close. The union had been allowed monthly visits by a delegate to audit non union labor and collect dues. revoking this privilege sparked the strike.
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Denver
Lumber Dealers’ Association
York District Elects New State Senator After Resignation
York Neb residents will vote this fall to fill the vacancy in the York district created by Hon N V Harlan's resignation for an Alaska post. Ex State Senator Charles H Stoan of Geneva is expected to run as a candidate.
Former Governor Stone Improves After Ill Health
Ex Governor Stone shows improvement at his St Louis home after two weeks with dysentery and indiges tion. Reports say he suffered an acute attack but is recovering and in better condition.
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Stone
Williams Stoner
Democratic Rational Committee
Stenlings Were Greater Loot Reported at Selby Smelting
John Winters looted the Selby smelting works, securing gold bullion valued at 320000 dollars at Vallojea Junction. The haul exceeded the original stated amount by about 50000 dollars due to an error in listing the stolen bars.
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John Winters
Selby
Vallojea Junction
Seizure of Sixty-Foot Seine Reported by Warden
Chief Game Warden reports to inform of the seizure of a sixty foot seine set in a migration ditch. The seine belonged to a private company. owner not known at the time. Lewin confiscated under the law.
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Afttr
Simpkins
W. KE. Corwin
McCook
Tneol
Lewin
Incoming orders to Panama for naval vessel
A telegram from the navy department directs the ship to proceed to Panama immediately upon arrival in France and to be ready to sail at once. The department will notify when the vessel is ready and will follow with further instructions.
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Navy Department
Jowa Imue Liately
Franciv
Panamia
Strike Benefit Plan Outlined By President Shaffer
President Shaffer states under the constitution workers will begin September 1 to receive four dollars per week. He adds no provision exists for non Amalgamated members, but they will be looked after.
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Shaffer
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Straton Bays
Waldersee
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Ron
Bat Little
Panama
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