Attempted Train Wrecking and Divorce Case in Nebraska
Nebraska City reports a suspected arson on a B and M passenger line near Summit Station nine miles west, with the train surviving a burning bridge as detectives investigate. A sensational habeas corpus case in Columbus ends in divorce and child custody to Edward J. Spencer amid adultery evidence, spurring public sympathy for Cora A. Spencer and her daughter Bessie.
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Nebraska City
Lincoln
Summit Station
Here
Columbus
Omaha
Cora A. Spencer
Edward J. Spencer
Bessie
Spencer
Minneapolis
District Court
Platte County
A. M. Post
Chambers
Clash in Union Pacific Camp Prompts Talk of Leadership Shakeup
Rumors swirl about disputes between President Adams and Thomas J Potter at Union Pacific. Reported friction over appointments and control of staff hints at a potential cleansing of the system. Circulated notices of new appointments may reflect internal divisions and possible resignations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Adams
Thomas J Potter
Potter
Harvard
New England
Choate
Colorado
Tibbits
Kansas City
Adame
Mr. Potter
U. P
Omaha Bee
State Brevities In General
Postmaster Gallagher of Omaha reports the civil service commission has placed Omaha under civil service rules for hiring clerks and subordinates. Four Omaha Indian chiefs sought a worn treaty copy from Gov Thayer. About 1,200 Omabians joined a Union Pacific excursion to Columbus. Lincoln marked its twentieth capital anniversary with a four page illustrated supplement. Lincoln cannery now cans 8 000 corn loaded tins daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallagher
Omaha
Civil Service Commission
Washington
Civil Service
Lincoln Journal
Gov
Thayer
Columbiua
Union Pacific Band
Platts County
Lincoln
Nebraska
Real estate dealer arrested in Omaha over false pretenses
An alleged dealer named J. H. Johnson was arrested in Omaha on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses after advertising for a clerk who would post a $150 guarantee. George Kuhlman and others deposited funds, believing a snide game was afoot, and reported the matter to police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 8. Johnson
Omaha
George Kuhlman
Kuhlmen
Oakland
George Osborn
Burt County
Sam Chaplin
L. W. Lloyd
Nebraska City
Lloyd
Chaplin
National Guards
Fremont
Call
Franklin Sweet
Clarks
sAide-de-Camp McCann
Hay Springs
George Crosa
Fairbury
Overnor Thayer
Congressman Dorsey
Nebraska National Guarda
Clinton Hulett
S. H. Gunder
Beanrice
Reynolds
Hush Garrett
Steele City
Garrett
John J. Burke
Columbus
New York
Board of Trade
Pawnee City
Recorder's
Beatrice
John W. Bookwalter
Springfield
Gore
Pawnee
Thayer
Washington County
Kansas
Ravenna
Nowa
Cedar County
Bow Valley
St. James
Hartington
Coleridge
Greenwood
B. Jones
Grand Army of the Republic
Vertera
Ort-Off Lake
Indians gain citizenship under severalty act opinion
Washington August 14 an Interior Department opinion explains how Indians may become U S citizens under the general allotment act. Commissioner J C Arming states a declaration of law suffices for Indians born within the United States who live apart from a tribe and adopt civilized habits, with court appeal as needed. It expands citizenship to educated Indians without losing tribal property rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
J. N. R. Hewitt
Bureau of Ethnology
Sir
Congress
United States
J.C. Arming
Indian Office
Treasury restores delivery of Silver Certificates in Washington
The Treasury in Washington announces prompt delivery of one and two dollar silver certificates to banks and depositors after a suspension since May. A Treasury statement shows the total issued, redeemed on call, purchased, and outstanding figures totaling 305,581,250 and 209,476,650 respectively with other small balances.
Wreck of an Excursion Train in Illinois Disaster
A tragic collision on the Toledo Peoria and Western line near Chatsworth Illinois kills and wounds dozens as an excursion train of 700 passengers crashes into a burned culvert bridge. Engineers McClintock and Sutherland die, survivors are tended by local volunteers, and disorder and looting accompany the wreck as rescuers remove bodies and administer aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo, Peoria and Western Railway
Forest
Here
Toledo, Peoria & Western Railroad
O’cock
Ledeoria
Niagara Falla
Peoria
Bloomington
Peorla
Chatsworth
John Stillwell
Tribera
Chetsworth
Chaleworth
Sutherland
Ed. McClintock
Iocla
Applegreen
Armstrong
McClintock
Lie
Kuper
Cate
Gould
Parker
Dotaly
Ciatawonris
Falls of
Niagara
Fopec
Dopota
Piper City
Chilaworth
Drouth
Toledo, Peorin
Warsaw Road
Actaeon
Chataworth
Zs Acenen
Getter
BS Accu
Bis Wien
A. Erforta
Bedeldea Cine
Lands Restored To Settle New Atlantic Pacific Lands Restored
The Interior Secretary revoked the withdrawal of indemnity lands for the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad and related lines, allowing settlement under pre-emption and homestead laws. Some 25 to 30 million acres are affected, with other railroads under consideration. The action centers on the governing granting act and Secretary Lamar's review of the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Atlantic d Pacific Railroad Company
Atlantic & Pode
Stone
Pis
St Paul
Minneapolis & Mans
Hastings & Dakota
St. Paul
Winans St. Veter
Consid
Tion
Lamar
Rostew i Bt
Interior
Rifbel Company
Ongind
Janary
Willian Ho Long
Unclear list of names with mass casualty remarks from Peoria area
Fragmentary OCR lists many individuals presumed dead or unidentified after a disaster near Peoria with mentions of children among the missing. The text states between thirty and forty bodies remain unidentified in various locations, with eight to ten children among them.
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Craimswonti
Bherman
Hmmferd
May Laws MacMatock
Engineer
Peorth
Rizateth Tress
Waarhington
M. Mer
E J Ktaddard
Jowa
Pearl Adama
Feurth W
U. Potter
Musbnett
Musbnett, U1. Sra Jo M «Ing, Furexo, Jr
J. ix
Haecharda
Stra Breeze
Peoring
Sfilier
Peorta
Wright
Yeoria
James Dale
Pooria
Mra
William Dail
Poorias
F Goddell
Aeth
R. William Collins
Ginlesburg
Thady
Caler
Mreende Station
John Murphy Pooria
Henry Siegelean
Keokuk
Iowa
Oney Kpaith
Green Valley
Jonny Moore
Jacksonville
George Ammit
Peoria
Max
Zimmerman
Vearia
Ima
Maggie Murphy
Smother
Maggie Malvow
Mise Teal
Musmne Feutert
Errituersy Vane
Wounded listed after Toledo and Warton railway wreck
Names of the wounded from the Toledo Peoria and Warton wreck are listed with their injuries and home towns including Peoria and Vermilion areas. The long roll includes head injuries, broken limbs, burns, and internal injuries among many individuals and places.
First Silver Crown Ore Smelter Germane Result at Cheyenne
Enthusiasm runs high in Cheyenne after the first ore from the Silver Crown smelter near thaenty was assayed yesterday. Gold and silver total about 20 and copper 117 per ton, yielding around 100 to the ton. Prospects for ore working excite owners and miners, with rail and street improvements noted for Cheyenne. The market section hints at bullion purchases and silver dollars in circulation.
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Cheyenne
Silver Crown
Thaenty
San Francisco
New York
Laxsen
Denver
Opey
Mulroad
Eines
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Essie Green
Pullman Car Company
Portland
Ore
Pacific Hotel Company
Jesse Hayes
Casar Fulks
Frank Fox
Chadron
Edgar
O.S. Andrews
Oscar B. Selden
Manville
Wyoming
Vic Selden
Goy Thayer
New York City
Plattsmouth
Ogalala Cattle Company
Rosebud
Ans
Omaha Fair
Bennet High School
Lynn
Laramie City
Institute
O'Neill
Caroline ML. Woodward
Grand Island
Board of Public Lands and Buildings
Institute For
Charles Godfrey
Prrdict
Illinois
Ita
Celtics
Mad
Amuather
Nan Kho
Herahe
OraTswoutit
Toledo, Peoria & Warton
E.W Parker
Romania
Hegun and Gon
Veoria
Prev
Ogden
Drayton
Plorenes Youcher
Kayara
Arm Hart
Vat Krady
Gilman
Foot
Buona Pauline
Peorin
C. W. Young
West Jersey
Bwank
Weat
Coa
Boot
Troulln
Ankie
Tantany Than
Park Ridge
Aring
Mipe
Goedel
Inti £ Zimmerman
Peoris
Oto Johnnn
Burteington
Jogu
Clark
Sintuuwn
Crean
Ae J
Eshman
Madge
Harris
Arthur le Carty
Eureka
David Crawsford Histon
Wipes Cote
Laharpo
Ith
Borden
Teniea
Wittinny Forbed
Kimwood
Enceland
Kites
Beth Bellere Lulfarpe
L. Helatey
Deer Ree
Ems
Danville
Allen
Yalesburg
A. EL EM
Linnie Vaugsdale
Calvin Gavea Peoria
Jee C. Jr
Carter
Burlingt
Yi Marold
aWrence
Burlington
Lawrence
John Mo
Teoria
Cahenos
Opria
Ill
Hianths Alben
Rene Ne
Omatia
Aabrosnnessesnane
Hattenyv
Qiey
Pricie—Dine Graessssee
Ilay—Batled
Porkssescosesstosevsersenes i
Cincago
Bualtel
Cces
Wuwkel
Dunhiel
Coesse
Carrie—Brockers
Chalea
Kanbeas City
Witrar
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