Franklin's Fire Devastates Franklin Business District
A fierce blaze Tuesday night gutted two blocks in Franklin's business district. Originating in Peterson meat market basement, flames spread within half an hour aided by shifting winds. Losses totaled numerous buildings and stocks, with many insured or uninsured, including churches and local firms.
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Franklin
Peterson Meat Market
Austin
Fager & Son
Thomas Gettile
Hunt
Peterson
Upton
G. A.R
W. Peery
McElwee
Christian and Episcopal Church
State sells 287 acres of saline land near West Lincoln
The state granted deed to W. J. Kenyon of Omaha for 287 acres of saline land near West Lincoln at a price of 5011.16 dollars. Land had been used for stockyards under a lease, with no income to the state for years. Former Attorney General Smyth and Attorney General Prout agreed the state could sell the land for its full appraised value.
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W. J. Kenyon
Omaha
West
Lincoln
Smyth
Prout United
Harvesting Began as Kansas Wheat Crops Start
Zach Houston a farmer near Wellington started cutting his grain on Wednesday marking the opening of harvest in the southern part of the county. The Kansas wheat crop harvest began this week with early activity reported in Wellington area fields.
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Kansas
Zach Houston
Wellington
Ambassador Named to Succeed Pauncefote in Washington
Hon Michael Henry Herbert formerly charg es d affaires in Washington and secretary at Paris becomes British ambassador to the United States, succeeding the late Lord Pauncefote. He is married to Lelia Wilson of New York. The British government asked for U S approval and the State Department replied affirmatively.
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Michael Henry Herbert
Washington
Paris
United States
Roosevelt Urged by NY Business Leaders on Strike Action
Business men of New York City press President Roosevelt to stop the strike. A New York Board of Trade and Transportation meeting, chaired by Oscar L. Strauss, adopted a resolution urging Roosevelt to appoint a commissioner to investigate the anthracite region and seek arbitration between miners and operators.
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Roosevelt
New York City
New York
Board of Trade and Transportation
Oscar, l. Strauss
Justice Chester Grants Permanent Injunction Against Beef Packers
Supreme Court justice in New York issues a permanent injunction restraining a western beef packer from further business in the state under the Donnelly anti trust law. Representatives before Referee Landini were served, with others in various parts of the state to be served soon.
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Chester
Supreme Court ‘of
New York
West
Landini
Willa
Weather report on crop conditions nationwide
The weekly crop conditions summary notes abnormally cool conditions extending from the lower Missouri to the Ohio valleys and Atlantic coast, with frost and heavy rains delaying farm work in several states. Nebraska and Iowa show better progress. spring wheat grows well. oats outlook remains poor from the Mid Atlantic to the Gulf. Harvesting progresses in Texas and California, with California maturing and San Joaquin Valley beginning harvest.
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National Weather Bureau
Missouri
Mississippi
Ohio
Atlantic
Carolings
Lake Region
Valley
Tennessee
North’ Carolina
Middle ‘Atlantic States
New England
Rocky Main
Oklahoma
Kansas
Arkansas
Pacific Coast
Oregon
Washington
Conn
Ohio Valley
Lake
Missouri Valley
Nebraska
Upper
Upper Lake
Kentucky
Middle Atlantic
Texas
California
San Joaquin Valley
Wisconsin
Iowa
East Gulf
South Atlantic
Bullet Hole In His Head Found In Lincoln Home
Hugo Bratlien, twenty eight, was found dead by his brothers Oscar and Sidney Brathen one mile west of Lincoln on O street road. A 32 calibre revolver lay tightly grasped in his hands, no struggle shown, pipe near his face as he lay on his bed.
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Hugo Bratlien
Lincoln
O Street
Oscar
Sidney Brathen
Boy shot by guard at Scranton colliery sparks unrest in Wilkes-Barre
In Wilkes-Barre on July 6 a 13 year old boy was shot in the back by coal police near the Murray colliery fence. Four coal and iron policemen were jailed after the incident and a trestle was set ablaze amid crowds. The boy was taken to Mercy hospital and police investigated.
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Wilkesbarre
Scranton
Central Railroad of New Jersey
Charles McCann
Mercy Hospital
Wilkesbarre Police
Coal and Iron Police
Coal and Iron
Kruger health deteriorates as reports emerge
Amsterdam reports former President Kruger is critically ill. London papers describe a heated Commons debate over a 50 000 pound grant to Lord Kitchener with Redmond accusing Kitchener of war on women and children. Lipton plans to challenge for the America's Cup next year.
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Amsterdam
Kruger
London
House of Commons
Lord Kitchener
William Redmond
Kitchener
Henry Seton Carr
Redmond
Pretoria
South Africa
The
Exchange
Télegraph
Thomas Lipton
Maid Saves Fremont Girl From Poison Threat
A servant girl prevented a twelve year old girl, Gracie Allen of Fremont, from drinking a bottle of corrosive sublimate misidentified as root beer. The poison, used for vermin control, could have killed her with a small amount.
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Gracie Allen
Tom Allen
North D Street
Fremont
Wealthy farmer Henry Chambers ends his life in corn crib
Henry Chambers a about fifty year old prosperous farmer living near Norman Nebraska hanged himself this morning from a corn crib rafters. Authorities note he may have been mentally unbalanced and the exact cause remains unknown.
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Henry Chambers
Norman, Neb
Kruger ill and bedbound in Utrecht dispatch
A dispatch from Utrecht reports Mr. Kruger is seriously indisposed and confined to his bed. The item also notes a crime fire and accidents with several named figures and officials mentioned in a broad roundup. The report includes engagements and honors such as Mark Twain’s LL D degree and royal attendance at a jockey club event.
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Utrecht
Kruger
Sarah Duncan
McKinley
Cleveland
George
Herbert Winslow
Pittsburg
Supreme Lodge
Mystic Workers. of the World
Rockford
Janesville
Wis
Belle Smith
Hardin, Mo
Baltimore
Ohio
Piedmont
Robert ¥. Graham
E. Smith
Lynn
King Edward
Jockey Club
Hackingham
Palace
Prince of Wales
Connaugh
Duke of Cambridge
Plattsmouth Youth Severely Injured By River Wreckage
James Gillam a 12 year old boy playing near the river channel opposite Plattsmouth fell and cut his abdomen on glass or barb wire. The wound four inches long exposed the intestines. He reached shore with a towel tied around his body to stop the bleeding and a physician was summoned.
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Plattsmouth
James Gillam
Nebraska Supreme Court Rules On Water Rights Priority
The Nebraska Supreme Court rules in Farmers and Merchants Irrigation Co. vs Cozad Irrigation Co. on prioritizing water allotments. It limits new diversions that cause unreasonable inconvenience to first comers and upholds the right to an allotted supply with consideration for public utility and avoidance of waste.
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Supreme Court
Supreme Court of Nebraska
Farmers and Merchants Irrigation Company
Cozad Irrigation Company
Dawson
Cozad Company
Platte
Willow Island
Cozad
District Court
Supreme ‘Court
Teamsters Win Out in Settlement with Packers and Strikers
After an all night conference a settlement was reached between Chicago packers and striking teamsters. Wages range from eighteen to thirty cents an hour by vehicle type with a seventy hour week earning up to 21 dollars. All strikers to be reinstated without prejudice and unions supported the agreement.
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Chicago
State wins suit against six bondsmen in Bartley case
The Nebraska Supreme Court rules all six bondsmen liable for shortages tied to ex State Treasurer Joseph Bartley. The office books serve as prima facie evidence, forcing bondsmen to prove shortages occurred in the first term if they wish to evade liability. Amount originally $537,900, now over $600,000 with interest.
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Joseph Bartley
Roscoe Pound
Supreme Court
Oldham
District Court
Douglas County
Justice Holcomb
W. A. Paxton
Thomas Swade
Cadet Taylor
Omaha
C. C. McNish
Fremont
E. H. Brown
J. H. Ames
Lincoln
District Court of
Douglas
McNish
Brown
Ames
Paxton
Swode
Taylor
War Ends As Boers Return Home In Peace
Result of the war accepted and all hands seemingly happy. Gomez, a Cuban patriot, refuses an offer. London dispatch notes Kitchener praised for energy and patience in South Africa. Boer officers on parole in Bermuda camps may be allowed liberty. officers to attend government house event.
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London
War Office
Lord Kitchener
South Africa
Roops
Army of
Hamilton
Bermuda
Cronje
Wessels
Botha
Government House
Gomez Refuses Pension in Open Letter from Havana
General Maximo Gomez publishes in Havana an open letter opposing the $6,000 annual pension provided by a Cuban House resolution. He urges friends to defeat the measure, arguing it would be unfair while other Cuban soldiers remain unpaid. He says a government bill for war services exists and Cuba should pay all it owes when able.
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Maximo Gomez
Havana
House of Representatives
General Gomez
Cuba
Wittman Car Proves Sturdy Climbing Belmont Hill
Otto Wittman of The Wittman Company demonstrated a gasoline carriage by climbing Belmont hill at 14 miles per hour with four passengers. The feat is notable since the vehicle is rated for two, and the hill is long and steep.
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Lincoln
Otto Wittman
Wittman_—company
Wittman
Belmont Hill
Browning Sues Magee Estate for Fat Medical Bill
In Pittsburg Orphans Court Dr Walter Browning sues the estate of late Senator Christopher Magee for 190000 in medical fees for care in Philadelphia and elsewhere. Executors refuse payment and Browning amends the claim to a larger sum amid sensational testimony expected.
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Walter Browning
Christopher L. Magee
Orphans’ Court
Pittsburg
Browning
Western Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Millionaire James L Board Arrested in Tax Inquiry
Port Huron Michigan Friday saw the arrest of Millionaire James L Board during an investigation by tax commissioners. He faced misdemeanor charges for refusing to obey a subpoena to disclose property holdings. Board did not plead and entered a not guilty plea. He was released on his own recognizance.
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Port Huron
Mich
James. L. Board
Tax’ ‘Commissioners
Brakeman Killed In Big Four Derby Derailment
A derailment at Mix Siding on the Big Four route from St. Louis to Buffalo wrecked seven stock cars and a coach with race horses and attendants. Brakeman John Borders died and seventeen horses were badly injured in the Friday morning incident.
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St. Louis
Buffalo
Mix Siding
John Borders
Ancestral Tale of Atchison County Patriot Founding
In Atchison County a man named Andy White uncovers how his great grandfather, an early American patriot, came to the colonies with a British officer. The veteran reportedly rode with Washington at Valley Forge before turning against his commander and fleeing to the American army.
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Andy” White
Atchison
Andy
America
Harleton
Tarleton
Washington
Valley Forge
Geneva settler H H Martin deemed subject for care
H H Martin, an old soldier and early Geneva settler, was examined by the board of insanity yesterday and found to be a subject for care and treatment at the asylum. He had resided in Lincoln’s asylum twelve years, showing no return of trouble until about six months ago.
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H.H. Martin
Geneva
Martin
Lincoln
BBC
Siness
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West Lincoln Saline Landa
Lord Pauncefote
As Gan
Kitfort
Sulu
Bartley
Paul
Gomez
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