Justice Harlan Stops Freshmen Sophomore Clash
Justice Harlan of the U S Supreme Court intervened at Columbia Law School to halt a class fight between freshmen and sophomores. He entered Jurisprudence Hall, ordered a cease, and personally dragged the leading assailant away, dispersing the mob and restoring order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Disatch
Justice Harlan
United States Supreme Court
Columbia University Law School
Justice Hardam
Money for Missions Raises 300000 at Cleveland
At the Methodist Missions convention in Cleveland the auditorium of the Grays armory heard subscription cards circulated by Dr Goucher as Bishop Thoburn announced a 150000 pledge and a 100000 anonymous gift. By midnight the total reached 300000 with hopes of 100000 more tomorrow. Also five tramps were arrested at York Neb for burglar tools rings shoes and nitroglycerine cases, with detectives from Lincoln visiting.
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Cleveland
Ohio
General Methodist Missions Convention
Grays’ Armory
Goucher
Thorburn
Boston
Thoburn
York
Neb
Malone and Ranklin
Lincoln
Remarkable New York Surgery Returns Patient to Health
New York dispatch reports a rare heart operation at Bellevue Hospital where surgeons sealed a severed left ventricle in Anna Kingsley after she was stabbed by her husband. Six stitches were used during brief pauses between beats. she rallied and is expected to recover. Kingsley had separated from her husband after a quarrel. He fled but was captured three hours later.
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A. New York Dispatch
Bellvue
Anna
Kingsley
Wher
Pineapple planter Richard Hone killed near Palm Beach
Richard Hone, a noted pineapple planter near Palm Beach, was shot while seated at a table. An unknown woman fired through a window. Posed in pursuit with hounds, a posse chases the assailant.
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Richard. Hone
Thieves Burst Into Pennington Hardware Waverly
Sneak thieves forced a front window at George C Pennington's hardware store in Waverly on Wednesday. They stole about seventy dollars in cutlery and silverware and some cash. Tools and chisels were seen nearby and a large safe was blown open, its door torn from the hinges. The explosion was mistaken for a passing train.
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Fromie
George C
Pennington
Waverly
West Point Sheriff Recovers Stolen Buggy Linked to Crowell Gang
Sheriff Kioke of West Point Nebraska and City Marshal Elsigger recovered a double seated buggy stolen from James Dudley of Bear Wisner last June. Tracing the wagon to Bancroft, they found it in Crowell with Herman Diers, a hotelkeeper who claimed to have bought it. Dudley identified the buggy upon its return.
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Kioke
West Point
Neb
Elsigger
Crowell
James” Dudley
Bear Wisner
Kloke
Bancroft
Herman ‘Diers
Dudley
Fire Destroys Ed Bennett Barn and Hay Losses
Ed Bennett a Callaway drayman and implement dealer lost his barn and a quantity of hay by fire. His teams had just been hitched to the drays and were enroute when the fire was found, and in less than half an hour the building burned completely. His surplus horses had already been turned out to pasture that forenoon.
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Ed Bennett
WAGE DEMAND LOOMS FOR RAILROAD WORKERS
Oakland Tribune reports interviews with railroad heads and union leaders showing a unified demand for higher wages within thirty days. The plan targets Southern Pacific and 22 other western roads, affecting more than 30 000 employees. Union membership has surged, with growth over 100 percent in six months.
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Oakland
Cal
Tribune
Railroad
Aor
Southern Pacific
Southern Pacific Company
Chicago
Eurployés
United Brotherhood of Railway
Delegates Enjoy Barbecue After Session in Louisville
Delegates to the national association of local fire insurance agents adjourned after a brief business session in Louisville and spent the day at Fountain Ferry Park for a barbecue.
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National Association of Local Fire Insurance Agents
Louisville
Fountain Ferry Park
Home Missionary Society Convention Pledges Wealth in Kansas City
The Methodist Episcopal Church woman’s home missionary society adjourned in Kansas City after pledges and appropriations in the range of 300000 to 400000 dollars were secured during the convention.
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the Woman’s Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church
Kansas City
Elevator fall kills Thomas Bailey in Philadelphia
Thomas Bailey sixty five died and three men James Ewing Charles Thorn and Robert Campbell were seriously injured when an elevator fell in Philadelphia. A sixth sentence briefly notes surrounding brief items including indictments in Kentucky and rumors of a railway acquisition.
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Thomas Bailey
James Ewing
Charles Thorn
Robert Campbell
Philadelphia
Lestafian
Earl Whitney
Claude O’brien
A. B. Chinn
Independence, Wiss
Little Rock
Ark
Alice_ Rooosevelt
John Greenway
Hot Springs
Mexican’ Central
Comany
Mexico, Cuernavaca & Pacific Railway
Mexico
Morelos
Guerrero
Balsas
Union Pacific Company
New
Lorraine
New York
Havre
Savoie
Jflye
Mihutés
Money Increase Steady for Arid Lands Irrigation Fund
The report notes a surge in funds for irrigation in the arid west, with a June fiscal-year balance of 9.5 million dollars from public land sales. Last year’s sales reached 6.5 million, boosted by Indian Territory and Oklahoma land sales to the highest bidders, exceeding traditional disposition methods.
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Binger Hermann
The
Land Office
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Nebraska Beats Missouri 12 to 0 in Gridiron Showdown
Nebraska defeats Missouri 12 to 0 as Benedict kicks both goals. Missouri fights hard, Nebraska given a tougher contest than expected and preparing for next Saturday’s clash with the Haskell Indians.
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Nebraska
Missouri
Tigers
Cornhuskers
Benedict
Increase in Coal Output At Anthracite Regions
The article notes a rise in coal production with an estimated 120000 tons. Most gains come from collieries back in operation and in good condition. The workforce is about 91000 men and boys. Lehigh Valley Coal Company runs all collieries except one with output at 60 percent of normal. most steam laborers have returned to work.
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Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Des Moines High Beats Lincoln 5–0 In Tough Gridiron Clash
East Des Moines High School dominated most of the game against Lincoln High School on Saturday. Des Moines drove inside Lincoln’s five yard line three times but fumbled each time, while Lincoln failed to capitalize on chances and never reached scoring territory.
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Pes Moines
Lincoln
University
East
Des Moines
Lincoln High School
Fatal Injury at Gretna Train Stop
Phil Dowd a visiting young man at Gretna was killed attempting to board Burlington No. 12 eastbound. He slipped and was dragged about 180 feet under the wheels suffering internal injuries and fatal damage. His hips were fractured and his left hand lost a finger and thumb.
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Gretna
Phil Dowd
Burlington
Tragic 13 Year Old Killed by Train Near Union Pacific Bridge
A thirteen year old boy named Earl Burk lost his life on the tracks east of the Union Pacific bridge in Council Bluffs. The exact train involved is unknown as the body was found by train crews sometime after the accident. His head and arms were severed and his body broken in multiple places.
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Earl Burk
Union Pacific
Council Bluffs
Miners Defense Chair Says Strike Off. No Further Contributions
Daniel Jacobs, chairman of the miners defense fund committee of the central federated union, said at a meeting that since the anthracite miners strike had been declared off, the committee did not think it necessary to revive any further contributions for the miners.
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Daniel
Jacobs
Miners’ Defense Fund Committee
the Central,federated ‘Union
Battle Royal Opens Over Stratton Millions in Colorado Court
The Stratton will case moves to district court before Judge W P Leeds in Colorado Springs to challenge September administrator appointments. Executors seek to overturn county court actions, arguing illegality and possible conspiracy. Senator Patterson joined the executors' legal team, arguing the case at length.
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Stratton
W. P. Leeds
Colorado Springs
Orr Werellegal
Leeds
United States
T. M. Patterson
Elizabeth Cady Stanton Dies at Ninety Years Eighty Seven
Elizabeth Cady Stanton veteran suffragist died at her New York City home at eighty seven. Old age listed as cause after a rapid decline last week. Survived by children Mrs M F Lawrence Mrs Stanton Latch Henry Robert L Theodore and G Smith among others.
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Elizabeth’ Cady Stanton
New York City
Mrs. Stanton
New York
Henry and
Robert L
Theodore
Paris
G. Smith
Warden Cliffe
Long Island
Nebraska Exhibits at Illinois State Fair Display
Cyrus Douglas a Johnson county horticulturalist returned from Illinois after exhibiting Nebraska resources at the Illinois state fair in Springfield. He partnered with his brother W. W. Douglas of Saline county to gather grains grasses and fruits for a prominent booth. The Illinois fair managers gave them prime space and the exhibit drew compliments.
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Cyrus Douglas
Johnson County
Illinois
Nebraska
Springfield
W. W. Douglas
Saline County
Hog Cholera Hits Johnson County Leader’s Herd
Hog cholera is prevailing badly in Johnson County. One of the heaviest losses this fall is Hon. C. H. Beethe of Todd Creek precinct. He owned a fine herd of over one hundred full blood Poland China hogs and has only about a dozen left. Beethe would not have taken death for many of his brood sows.
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Johnson County
C. H. Beethe
Todd Creek
Beethe
Dea
Daventy
Cattle Shipment Ends Season at Belle Fourche and Local News
Over 100000 head of cattle shipped as the season closes at Belle Fourche South Dakota. A barber John Vorkman was accidentally shot and killed at Thespian hall by Charles Meinel a theater company member at Cold Springs Harbor. A Cass county pear grower Harry Barthold of Plattsmouth owns a three year old tree bearing a 13 inch circumference 21 ounce fruit. Nebraska City buys first rail shipment for horse car conversion with plans for new city lines and country links. Mrs E Smith near Arborville suffers a severe accident from a loaded revolver while opening a bureau drawer. Dr W A Thomas reports on loco weed growth and its deadly effects on livestock and warns of winter range trouble.
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Belle Fourche
S. D
John’Vorkman
Chas. ‘Meinel
Cold Springs Harbor
Cass Cbivity
Harry Barthold
Plattsmouth
Nebraska City
Late News Briefed From Friday and Saturday
A concise review summarizes notable events at a local venue over Friday and Saturday. It highlights circulating items and assorted happenings, reflecting the week’s quick-read news snapshot for readers seeking timely context.
Spanish Foreign Minister Intervenes Over Army Maneuvers
Report says the Spanish foreign minister urged the king to avoid inviting foreign officers to army maneuvers and warned the king would misinterpret such acts. Early Friday a Northern Pacific passenger train near Bearmouth Montana was halted by two masked men. The engineer Néill was shot and wounded, the mail car attempted to be blown open, and the thieves fled after dynamite destroyed baggage.
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Alfonso
Northern Pacific
Bearmouth Mont
Néill
Avin
Drumamond
Carnegie backs plans opposing Pennsylvania Railway in Pittsburgh
In New York’s financial district reports say Andrew Carnegie is active in Pittsburgh area plans involving railroads that challenge the Pennsylvania system and extend Gould lines to the seaboard. He is said to have allied with John D Rockefeller and George J Gould to curb the Pennsylvania Company over past treatment before the steel trust formed.
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Financial
New York
Andrew Carnegie
Pittsburg
Penylvania
Seaboard
John D. Rockefeller
George J. Gould
Pennsylvania
Steel Trust
Couple Arrested on Prostitution Charge at Grand Island
Miss Mertie Cruse and Tomlin were arrested on Grand Island for occupying rooms for prostitution. A divorce petition followed by Mr Cruse, a county farmer, after their elopement and capture. Earlier they were found guilty of larceny of a livery rig at Wood River, fined $30 and costs, which were paid before they left for new locations.
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Mertie Cruse
Tomlin
Grand Island
Cruse
Lanceny
Wood River
Arbitration Board Meets On Labor Capital Dispute
At the president’s call a distinguished assembly gathered at the temporary White House to settle the greatest dispute between labor and capital in the nation. The anthracite coal operators and miners have unreservedly agreed to abide by the board of arbiters decision.
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United States
White House
Bankruptcy Declared for Lord Fuston Amidmounting Debts
The creditors of Lord Fuston son of the Duke of Grafton declare him bankrupt with liabilities of 19000 pounds. The earl attributes the strain to a disastrous bill transaction. The duke grants him 1000 pounds annually. This is his second bankruptcy within a month, following a 25000 pound sum earlier.
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Lord Fuston
Duke of Grafton
Allen Walking Shield Hanged for Reservation Murder
Sioux Falls reports Allen Walking Shield of the Rosebud reservation was hanged for the murder of Mrs Sahar Ghost Face last May. He had pursued Emily Ghost Face, sixteen, daughter of the victim, and was regarded as notoriously bad by tribal members.
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Allen Walking Shield
Sioux Falls
Sahar Ghost
Face
Walking Shield
Rosebud
Emily
Ghost Face
Schooner Courtney Wreck Pupils Nome Bound in Behring Sea
Advices report the schooner Courtney wrecked in the Behring Sea while en route to Nome. Mate Sanderson and two sailors died. The surviving crew reached a small island a week later and were rescued after perilous exposure.
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Courtney
Nome
Behring Sea
Sanderson
Nebraska Wesleyan Treasurer Reports Annual Finances
The Nebraska Wesleyan University treasurer says the annual report is nearly ready. Receipts for the year total about 95 000 dollars and the debt is nearly paid at around 1 000 dollars. Between 5 000 and 6 000 dollars in good subscriptions remain to be collected.
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Nebraska ‘Wesleyan University
Alliance Building and Loan Association Receives Nebraska License
The Alliance Building and Loan Association has been licensed to transact business in Nebraska. Authorized capital stock is 250000 dollars. Principal place of business will be Alliance. Incorporators include B F Gilman W H Bartz and seven others.
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Alliance : ‘Building and Loan Association
Nebraska
Alliance
B. F., Gilman
Migration From Texas to Oklahoma and Indian Territory
Report notes hundreds of Black residents leaving central Texas for Oklahoma and Indian Territory seeking better prospects. Grain crops are weak in the Brazos valley and demand for cotton pickers is limited, affecting local labor markets.
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Texas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Brazos Valley
First of Pennsylvania State Guard Disbands After 87 Days
The Twelfth regiment of the Pennsylvania State Guard, the first unit to be called out, broke camp Saturday and disbanded after eighty seven days in the field.
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Pennsylvania Rational Guard
State Guard
Governor Stone Orders Return of Troops in the Field
Pennsylvania Governor Stone issues an executive order calling troops in the field to return home. The directive emphasizes rapid redeployment and national security considerations.
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Stone
Pennsylvania
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Roed
Asailing Party
Methodist Missions Convention
News OF Nebraska
Union
Pacific
Tively
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Ilnois Fair
X Smith
Arborville
W. A Thomas
Allance
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