Tramps Battle Rock Island Crew In Neb Town
In Fairbury Nebraska on July 10 a violent clash occurred near Jansen between sixty five tramps and Rock Island freight crews. Shots were fired and windows broken as the train halted. One tramp was shot, another injured and crippled. about forty tramps moved east toward Lincoln after the fight.
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Fairbury
Neb
Jansen
Here
Rock Island
Omaha
Joe Mack
D J Ireland
Jansen Station
Jacob Huffman
William Inghram
Hastings
Ireland
Dodge
Rebels Besiege Chihuahua City in Mexican Conflict
Chihuahua is encircled by about 2500 rebels as federals shell hills near the American Smelting and Refining plant. The plant closed and American families fled to the city amid rail line control by rebels. Mines near Santa Eulalia and other districts shut down and about 10000 workers lose jobs.
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Chihuahua
Mex
American Smelting and Refining Company
J. R. Enlow
Chihuahua City
Santa Eulalia
Cusihuiriachic
Yoquivo
Concheno
Old officers re elected at international Endeavor convention
The twenty sixth international Christian Endeavor convention opened in Los Angeles on July 10. Officers were re elected in a routine vote with Dr Francis B Clark unanimously chosen again as president. Secretary William Shaw of Boston was also re elected and no other changes were made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
International Christian Endeavor Convention
Francis B. Clark
Society
Clark
William Shaw
Boston
Shaw
Americans Flee Mexico to Guaymas War Zone
A steamer from Mazatlán and Guaymas San Diego carried 115 refugees including 11 Haas of Guaymas. They fled due to smallpox, food shortages, and hostile troops. Five of a 35 person trekker group walked 250 miles through war zones to reach Guaymas then sailed north. Rebels numbered about 3,500 in the area. several Yebers family members left Guaymas for the United States amid an epidemic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benito Juarez
San Diego
Cal
Mazituin
Guaymas
Mexico
H Haas
Haas
United States
Yebers
Mexican
Powell Family Killed in Highway Collision Near San Jose
A highway crash near San Jose California killed three generations of the Powell family in a crash between an electric car and an automobile. The victims include Colonel Robert Powell aged 85 Mrs Elizabeth Powell 73 John Powell 36 Sally Powell 32 Esther Powell 13 and John Robert Powell 9 months. The electric car struck the rear of the family car at high speed.
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San Jose
Cal
Robert Powell
Elizabeth Powell
Colonel Powell
John Powell
Sally Powell
Esther Powell
John Robert Powell
Dissolution Plan Is Approved by Utah Court
The district court of Utah sitting in St Paul approves the Union Pacific Southern Pacific dissolution plan as presented by the railroad's attorneys and G Carroll Todd assistant to the attorney general. The court names Louis C Krauthoff of New York City as commissioner to ensure adherence to the letter and plan of dissolution.
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District Court of the United States For
District of Utah
St. Paul
Union Pacific-Southern Pacific
Road
G. Carroll Todd
Louis C. Krauthoff
New York City
Fall from church cross leaves teen with bruise in Edwardsville
Benjamin Jordan, 20, fell ninety five feet from the top of the cross at St. Marys Catholic church in Edwardsville New Jersey. He landed on the ground but escaped serious injury aside from a side bruise where he struck a cornice. A nearby maple tree broke the impact of the fall.
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Benjamin Jordan
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Edwardsville
Live Stock Men Meet in Lincoln to Boost Nebraska Stock
Officers of the Improved live stock breeders association met in Lincoln on July 10 to expand the organization across Nebraska, reach farmers and stock raisers, and elevate stock quality beyond past lax methods. Senator J A Ollis serves as president with Val Keyser of Fairbury as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Nebraska
J A Ollis
Val Keyser
Fairbury
Cold Storage Law Aims to Sharpen State Food Regulation
Lincoln July 10 The operation of the cold storage law to take effect July 16 keeps Food Commissioner Harman busy. He traveled to Omaha to discuss the law with large operators, seeking harmony between the department and cold storage men rather than confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Harman
Omaha
Fairbury Fire Chief Catches 52-Pound Catfish
Ira James, Fairbury fire chief, hauled a 52 pound yellow catfish from the Little Blue river, the largest on record locally. He spotted it while bathing among rocks and netted it by the gills. Nearby, several fish up to thirty pounds have been reported in recent weeks. Louis Hensling Dies Rich Land Owner Burwood Neb.
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Fairbury
Neb
Ira James
Blue River
James
Burwood
Louis Hensling
Hensling
Peoria
Illinois
Nebraska
Gage Supervisors Oppose Sunday Baseball in County
Beatrice Nebraska July 10. Gage county board of supervisors votes unanimously against permitting Sunday baseball. Rev L D Young representing the Beatrice Ministerial association speaks against Sunday games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice, Neb
Board of Supervisors
Gage County
L. D. Young
Beatrice Ministerial Association
Police Officers Sentenced for Bunco Ring
San Francisco July 10 Charles H Taylor and Arthur F Macpher police officers found guilty of selling protection to a bunco ring were given the maximum penalty of one year in county jail. Eight policemen have now been sentenced, six pleaded guilty to charges arising from the bunco men’s disclosures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunco
San Francisco
Charles H Taylor
Arthur F. Macpher
Chinese Repulsed by Tibetans at Hsiangcchen Battle
A large Chinese force surrounded the Tibetan town of Hsiangcchen. Tibetans killed their women and children before battle but were overrun. Chinese lacked ammunition and suffered heavy losses, including drownings at the river ford. Also noted are Miss Sylvia Pankhurst’s court conviction and hunger strike, and Illinois women voting in municipal elections.
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Hsiangcchen
Pankhurst
Sylvia Pankhurst
Emmeline Pankhurst
Bow Street
London
Miss Pankhurst
Holloway
Four Fatally Burned in Clarke and Co Distillery Fire
A blaze at Clarke and Co distillery in Peoria, one of the world’s largest, killed four workers in Watch House No 1 after an explosion. Authorities report a catastrophic fire and extensive damage as investigators inspect the scene.
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Clarke & Co
Peoria
Registered French Draft Stallion in Potter Nebraska
Black stallion, 1900 pounds, twelve years old, available for the 1913 season at Potter Neb. Terms: 15 dollars to insure colt to stand and suck. If more is removed or disposed of, owner forfeits service fee. Owner WM Bundy declines liability for accidents.
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My Place
Bronson
Pr. A. Pultz
Sidney
Questeur
Palace Barn
Neb
East Nebraska
Potter, Neb
R. K. Jorgenson
Mer. Sunol
Registered Jack Jim Crow Jr Colt Description
A brief notice describes the Registered Jack Jim Crow Jr as a black jack with white points, noted as the preferred stock for mules by mule buyers. Terms offered show 812:50 to insure a live colt.
Insurance Terms for Live Colt at Sidney Ranch
Terms state ten dollars to insure a live colt as Jack and Stallion prepare for the 1913 season at Ziebert and Andrews ranch two miles north of Sidney. The owners disclaim responsibility for accidents despite best care.
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Sidney
Sunol Neb Stallion Offered for Breeding
A ton stallion, bright bay, clean boned and pure bred, is offered for breeding. Will stand the season at the owner’s Sunol Nebraska barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunol
Neb
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Prince Waldermar
F. Hartway
Ayle & Ericso General Con
Sidney, Neb
Scott
Scott & Rowne
Bloomfield, N. J
Nupiéican Supreme
Nyal
Nyall
Laune's Pharmacy
Tramps
Marshall
State Horticultural Society
Filley
Agricultural Extension Department
Francis E. Clark
Christian Endeavor Society
FLYER
Cold Storage Law
Gage Supervisors
Standard Oil Company
Wamac
Centralia
Libertyville
Chicago
WM. Bundy
Potter
Toupino
Jim Crow JR
Ziebert & Andrews
Victor
Leon Detrope
S. Sheffer
Monument Co
S. Sheffer, Prop
Chichester’s
Reg
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