Explorer Returns From Arctic Quest In New York
Andrew J. Stone, famed Arctic explorer, returns to New York after a 3000 mile ice bound journey. He claims new animal life discoveries and changes to the Arctic coast line. Stone emphasizes his deep knowledge of western and northern wildlife and his perilous travels.
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Andrew J. Stone
New York
Great Northwest
Mr. Stone
Arctic
North America
A. J. Stone
North
Hell Gate
Chinese Gordon Recalled as Inspiration in China Trouble
The article discusses the call for a new Chinese Gordon to address current turmoil in China, aiming to replicate the famous leader’s courage and actions that made him a national symbol.
Gordon the savior of China through war and peace
The narrative praises Gordon for quelling the Tai Ping rebellion and restoring order in China. It highlights his humane reforms, ending soldier pay from plunder, and forbidding plunder. It portrays him as fearless, guiding troops with a cane called the magic wand of victory while facing the fiercest fire in undress uniform.
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China
Gordon
Europe
Italian archaeologist seeks marsh drainage for ancient Roman records
Sig. Constantino Maes reports to government and me morial that 3,000 bronze tablets, recording Rome from foundation to Vespasian, lie buried in the Ostia marsh near Rome. He claims the tablets were moved to Ostia after the 69 A.D. fire and urges drainage to recover the priceless records, with a commission to investigate.
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Sig
Constantino Maes
Rome
Vespasian
Ostina
Sig. Maes
Ostia
Maes
King Albert of Saxony Nearing Death From Stomach Cancer
The aging King Albert of Saxony, over seventy, is said to be dying from stomach cancer. He governed after King John and reduced a 10,000,000 thaler debt, earning affection for his wise rule and honorable life. He will be succeeded by his brother Prince George. The king’s civil list runs about 780,000 dollars yearly and his queen is Caroline of Vasa.
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Albert
Saxony
Paris
Unser Fritz
John
Prince George
Caroline of
Vasa
Germany
Burdett-Coutts Exposures Stir Tory Ranks in England
William Ashmead Bartlett Burdett Coutts stirs Tory ranks with South Africa letters alleging neglect of soldier patients in hospitals. He describes soldiers left to die in heaps. a note on his name change from Ashmead Bartlett to Burdett Coutts.
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Burdett-Coutts
William Ashmead-Bartlett
Burdett- Coutts
England
South Africa
Mr. Burdett-Coutts
Ashmead-Bartlett
Division of Oregon State Lines Sparks Constitutional Debate
The Oregonian notes ongoing agitation to divide Oregon into two states by a Cascade Range boundary. Eastern Oregon, rich in stock and mining, grows faster than western Oregon dependent on seaport trade. The paper argues consent must come from western voters, not the legislature, and asserts division is impractical given population balance.
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Oregon
Cascade Range
Portland
Oregonian
Death of Rear Admiral John W. Philip
The Brooklyn navy yard veteran who died recently is remembered for a long naval career across the globe and service in the Civil War and Spanish American War. His conduct at Santiago earned praise for mercy toward enemy soldiers and restraint in cheering, a reflection of his character and leadership.
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Philip
John W. Philip
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Globe
Spain
Texas
Santiago
Kent of Iowa Named Turkish Agri Forestry Adviser
Professor D A Kent of Jewell Iowa has been appointed chief adviser to the Turkish government on agriculture and forestry. He will begin soon and is expected to serve five years in Turkey, selected through the effort of Secretary James Wilson after a request from the Turkish minister to Secretary Hay. Kent has long served at Iowa State College Ames.
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Gurkecy
D. A. Kent
Jewell
Iowa
Kent
Washington
Turkey
James Wilson
Hay
Wilson
Professor Kent
Iowa Agricultural College
Ames
Chicago’s Big Strike Ends Not In Final Farewell
The Bricklayers and Stone Masons Union split from the Building Trades council but the council declined to concede. They mourned the faction of deserters while reinforcing resolve to continue the fight, seeking support from foreign unions and funds locally and internationally. The conflict seems far from over.
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Chicago
Stonemasons
Building Trades Council
Mrs Woodruff Captivates at Republican Nominating Ballot
Mrs Timothy L Woodruff wife of New York's lieutenant governor drew notable attention in Philadelphia as a prominent political hostess accompanying her husband. She engaged actively in the proceedings as a possible vice presidential candidate and impressed onlookers with her vivacious presence.
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Oodruff
Philadelphia
Witheas
Timothy L. Woodruff
New York State
Submarine Torpedo Boats Through Naval History
Rear Admiral Hichborn chief constructor U S N writes a paper for Engineering Magazine detailing the New Holland submarine boat and its development from 1624 when Cornelius Van Drebbel carried twelve aboard underwater with compressed air. He notes Robert Fulton built twin screw hand worked boats of this type before steam navigation.
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Hichborn
Cornelius van Drebbel
A. Hollander
Robert Rulton
Farmer Near Humboldt Rescues Life in Mule-Driven Harvest Runaway
A Humboldt farmer risks his life to halt a runaway team of mules hitched to a harvesting machine. He dodged the danger and escaped serious injury, ending the perilous incident.
Farmer Severely Injured by Sickle Accident
Humboldt Nebraska July 8 Fred Swihart a nearby farmer narrowly escaped death when he tried to aid a frightened team of mules attached to a binder. He was thrown and his right arm was cut to pieces above the elbow and dragged about thirty feet before the team could be stopped. Internal injuries are feared though the broken sickle bar limited damage.
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Humboldt
Neb
Fred Swihart
Young man attempts murder in West Point jealousy
West Point Nebraska July 7. William Hart a stranger who had been working at livery stables fired five shots at Christina Johnson a young woman he had courted but missed. He was intoxicated and authorities say jealousy spurred the attack. Hart was arrested shortly after.
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West Point
Neb
William Hart
Christina Johnson
Thieves Loot Hartington Stores and Home in Night Burglary
Last night in Hartington Nebraska burglars broke into Beste's drug store through the rear window and stole about 12 dollars from the cash register and slot machine. They also found 50 dollars in a snow case for church tickets but did not locate it. Around the same time, intruders entered Postmaster Watson's residence and took 13 dollars from a house helper.
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Hartington
Neb
Beste
Watson
Ex change Bank Becomes Corporation In Ogallala
Ogallala Neb July 8 The Ex change bank formerly run as a private bank by J W Welpton is now incorporated under Nebraska law with paid up capital rising from 5000 to 10000 The management remains with J W Welpton who holds 97 percent of the capital stock while H Whelpton owns the remaining 3 percent.
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Ogalalla
Neb
Exchange Bank
J. W. Welpton
Nebraska
H. Whelpton
Frude charged with illegal liquor sale held for district court
Frank Frude of Stromsburg was bound over to the next district court term on the charge of illegal selling of liquor. He is jailed in Osceola under Sheriff Nuquist. He is the first prisoner boarded in three years since the sheriff took office.
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Osceola
Neb
Frank Frude
Stromsburg
Coleman
District Court
Sherif Nuquist
Filrat
Fair grounds in West Point sold at sheriff’s sale
The Cuming County Agricultural Society’s twenty eight acre fair grounds and exhibition buildings were sold at sheriff’s sale this week for 1775 dollars to a neighboring farmer under a foreclosure decree.
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West Point
Neb
Cuming County Agricultural Society
Elm Creek Lad Injures Side After Fence Fall
Ben Karas, an Elm Creek boy, fell from a picket fence in Tecumseh Nebraska on Wednesday. He received a deep wound in his side requiring about six stitches to close. The injury only affected flesh, not any vital organs.
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Tecumseh, Neb
Ben Karas
Elm Creek
Mead Board Sets Hearing On Gaalloon License
Mead Nebraska residents filed a remonstrance at a board meeting to grant a galoon license and a hearing was set for Tuesday. The action follows H. H. Reed's second license application after the first was decided against him by the district court.
Young switchman killed at Union Pacific frog switch
In Grand Island Nebraska on July 6 George Ketcham, a 20 year old freight switchman, was crushed when he stepped into a track frog as a coupling was made. He died within minutes, his brother a fellow crewman nearby. His father was killed on duty years before. He leaves a widow mother and four brothers.
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Grand Island
Net
Union Facific
George Keteboam
Ketcham
Pnce
George Ketcham
Shelton
Omaha
Young Ketcham
Floater Found In River At Plattsmouth
Report from Plattsmouth Nebraska describes Jack Elliott spotting a floater in the river near the Burlington bridge this forenoon. He towed the body ashore. the man is about 40, 5 feet 8, sandy mustache, stubby chin whiskers, black hair, wearing checkered overalls and striped shirt. Contents in pockets include a blue handkerchief silver dollar nickel safety pin two padlocks a heelplate and a collar button. The man appears to be a laborer and the body shows little decomposition.
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Plattsmouth
Neb
Jack Elliott
Burlington Bridge
Fifteen year old Plattsmouth boy sent to reform school
Charley Frish, age fifteen, appeared before County Judge J E Douglas in Plattsmouth Nebraska on incorrigibility. His mother sought reform school placement after failed home-keeping and his habit of placing obstructions on railroad tracks led the court to sentence him to the state reformatory for proper supervision.
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Plattsmouth
Neb
Charley Frish
J. E. Douglas
Reform School
State Reformatory
Soldier suffers severe injuries from fireworks blast
In David City Nebraska on July 3 old soldier Conran Lauaskie was showing boys how to discharge firecrackers when a large cannon cracker exploded. His right hand was nearly torn off and his right leg bruised. He remains in critical condition and fears of blood poisoning are noted by his comrades.
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David City
Neb
Conran Lauaskie
Carpenter Dies After Fall From Scaffolding Near Sterling
Eugene Schneider, carpenter under contract for the German Lutheran church three miles west of Sterling, fell from scaffolding this morning striking his head on rock. Skull crushed, body badly bruised, but doctors think he will survive despite a very close call.
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Sterling
Neb
Eugene Schneider
Balloonist Winteringer Recovers From 100 Foot Fall
Hartington Nebraska July 7 Prof Winteringer the balloonist who fell 100 feet from his balloon at Lyons on the Fourth was brought here today and is able to walk
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Hartington
Neb
Prof. Winteringer
Lyons
Bridge Collapses Near Nebraska City Injures Four
A bridge collapse at Table Creek yesterday sent two men a team and an ice wagon into the creek. All four were precipitated twenty feet, with the men severely bruised and believed injured internally.
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Nebraska City
Neb
Table Creek
Census Reveals 766 School Age Children In City
The school census shows 766 children of school age in the city, including 381 males and 385 females, reflecting the community’s youthful population.
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West Point
Neb
Salutes Planned In Geneva For 2 PM Cannon Fire
Geneva Nebraska expects a large crowd today at 2 PM as salutes are fired from the captured Philippine cannon brought home by Company G. The event marks a notable historic trophy and local patriotism.
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Jst
Geneva
Neb
Company G
Neb Judge Sentences Man in Store Robbery Case
In Wahoo Nebraska Judge Good gave Hamilton a five year penitentiary term for complicity in robbing Joseph and Grafe's store. The court adjourned to July 12 for Harris the co defendant to be tried.
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Wahoo
Neb
Scarlet Fever Case Reported at Albin Residence
A well developed scarlet fever case was reported yesterday evening at the residence of J. F. Albin in David City Nebraska by the attending physician.
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David City
Neb
J. F. Albin
Klondikers Return Home From the Klondike
Humboldt Nebraska residents Henry Bracelen and Rollin Wright returned home unexpectedly after a year in the Klondike and plan to stay with relatives. They report Humboldt parties operating an extensive claim there are doing well. William O Keefe, another local gold seeker, left to resume mining in the gold fields.
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Humboldt
Neb
Henry Bracelen
Rollin Wright
Klondike
William O'Keefe
Beatrice Reports 2972 School Age In City
Beatrice Nebraska completes its annual school census showing 2972 school age children within the city, up 105 from last year. The figure reflects the local pupil population and will guide planning for the upcoming term.
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Beatrice Beatrice
Neb
Beatrice
Fire destroys Westerhoff chicken house and barn in Seward
In Seward Nebraska yesterday at 10:30 am Jacob Westerhoff started a fire in a chicken house to smoke ice. The fire quickly burned the chicken house and spread to the barn, which was destroyed before the fire department arrived. A Westerhoff daughter was hurt while moving horses from the barn and Mrs Morgasi was frightened enough to require a doctor.
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Seward
Neb
Jacob Westerhoff
Bryan and Stevenson Nominated For President in Democratic Pact
Kansas City July 5 William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska was unanimously nominated for president by the Democratic convention on a 16 to 1 silver coinage platform opposing imperialism militarism and trusts. The demonstration followed amid delays as the platform committee settled its report and Oldham of Nebraska placed Bryan’s name in nomination.
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Kansas City
William Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
United States
Platform Committee
Alabama
Hst
Oldham
Mr. Bryan
Williams Jennings Bryan
Democratic ticket completed with Stevenson as vice president
The Democratic National Committee completed its ticket with Adlai E. Stevenson as vice president on the first ballot. The platform denounces imperialism, supports independence for Cuba and the Philippines, calls for public control of trusts, a people elected Senate, labor department, and statehood for New Mexico Oklahoma and Arizona.
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Kansas City
Adlai BE. Stevenson
United States
Cuba
Philippines
Chicago
Department of Labor
America
Arizona
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Republic
Philadelphia
Blame the Police for Street Riot Disorders
The June grand jury in its final report denounces the police and the recent street railway strike disturbances. It faulted a police law passed by the last legislature for allowing the board president to assume full authority over the police chief. The jurors urge mayoral membership on the board and attendance at meetings.
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Louis
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Pekin
Charlotte M. Jewels
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Birtlett
News OF Nebraska
Young Wear Pointer
Hartingson
Jexbuny
Ogalalla Bank Incorporated
Grand Isla
Plattamouth
Hamillton
Kids Farm of
Bryan and Stevenson
Adall E. Stevenson
Illinois
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