Saved from Death on Union Pacific Bridge Caisson
Fifteen workers trapped by a water leak in a Missouri River caisson for the Union Pacific bridge were rescued after hours of pumping and bucket brigades. Chief engineer Ledderlee and Ralph Modjeski led efforts as water filled the shaft, finally released about three o'clock to the relief and cheers of onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owana
Nex
Union Pacific
Missouri River
George A. Ledderlee
Ralph Modjeski
Ledderlee
Eim
Love-Sick Girl Dies After Poisoning at 1030 G Street
The Lincoln Journal records the voluntary death of Dora Johnson a 22 year old domestic in the Streeter employ at 1030 G Street. She bought morphine for 60 cents and after a private act, died at 7 pm with her lover denying involvement and a half brother and father noted among mourners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Johnson
George D. Streeter
G Street
Denmark
Chicago
Geal Roy
Poe
Orouely
Conadiouances
Hag
Mis
Lincoln Journal
Fragmentary trial notes hint at grain theft and political ties
A disjointed trial record mentions grain stolen from someone and the defendant’s actions during proceedings. It also notes Button of the Irish National League stepping down and returning to Lincoln to focus on issues. An illustrated weekly is planned for Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weil
Button
Irish National League
Kanona
Lincoln
Ann Illustrated
Omaha
Dozens of Counties Vote on Township Organization This Fall
A survey notes about a dozen counties plan votes on township organization this fall. The report mentions a dog cart contest at a Catholic fair in Omaha with 3,300 votes for Jack Morrison's son, the Omaha boss gambler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Jack Morrison
Hoffman-Rosewater
Lincoln
Gerth
Major Birney
State Commission
Hastings
Nebraska City
Herneas
Anddlea
Otoe County
Institute of the Blind
Chicago
Hartington
Omoahris
Burgara
Wm. A. Paxton
Platte River
O'Fallon
Paxton
Burlington & Missouri
Curtishna
Kilpatrick Cros
Waterloo
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Elkhorn
Anawer
Beatrice
Union Pacific
Wahoo
Fremont
Fremont, Elkhorn & Missouri Valley
Y. 31.C. A
J.J. Imhoff
St. Joe
the Gazette
Cameron Thea
Holt County
Ths
Nebraska
Tellusthane
St. Paul
West
Charles Lincoln
Mre
Bechell
Fort Omaha
Misa Catherine Stain
Herman Schmidt
Jand
Grand Pacific Hotel
French Boycott of German Beer Sparks Press Debate
Brazis Oct 25 French boycott on German beer draws sharp German press reaction. The move reportedly emanates from General Boulanger's club and deepens frictions between France and Germany. Minister Von Gossler plans a church law bill to be introduced at the coming session rendtag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Boulanger's Club
France
von Gossler
Prince Bramarck
Supreme Court Blocks State Regulation of Rail Freight
The U S Supreme Court rules that state laws regulating rail freight cannot apply to interstate traffic and curtails state power over fares. It reverses Illinois court judgment in the Wabash case, holding that only federal commerce rules can standardize interstate railroad charges. Justices Waite Gray and Bradley dissented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ut Fa
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Cas
Wabash, St. Louis & Pacific Railroad Company
Hinois
Supreme Court of
Finais
Supreme Court
Gillman
New York City
Peoria
Ill
Minois
Congress
Miler
Hmlinaw
Congress of
United States
Supreme Court of Nine
Waite
Gray
Bradley
National Capital Notes and promotions in pensions
James A Hale of Jaws gains a $1,000 clerkship in the pension office under civil service rules. W K H Alexander of Town rises from $3,206 to $7,205 yearly. Third Auditor William’s report shows nine year total pension disbursements in Des Moines area at $27,274,879 with last year expenses $14,501. Lt. D L Beninard, known as Sergeant Brainard, to Company G Second Infantry at Walla Walla. Comptroller declares first dividend of 20 percent to First National bank of Sioux Falls Oak. Arizona governor Zulick urges Congress action on San Carlos lands and artesian wells for irrigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Capital Notes
James A. Hale
Jaws
Pension Office
W. K. H. Alexander
Town
Pension
Williama
Des Moines
Iowa
Nebraka
D L. Beninard
Brainard
Second Infantry
Walla Walla
First National Bank of
Siousz Falls
Oak
Sparks
Afontans Miens Improvement Company
C. Meyer Zulick
Arizona
Secretary of the Interior
Indiana
San Darlos
Seach Mana and
Child
Congress
Hunter Mistakenly Kills Man Near Glenwood Springs
A hunter named Dugan near Jacknan Springs mistook a man skinning an elk for a quarry and killed him. Dugan surrendered to the Glenwood Springs sheriff after realizing the error. The victim’s name is not disclosed and a warning of a possible will dispute follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Aspen
Col
Jacknan Springs
Glenwood Springs
Dugan
Benal
Themisake
Beath Mrs Stewart Ex Millionaire A T Stewart
Mrs Cornelian M Stewart widow of the late A T Stewart died at ten this morning from congestion of the lungs and heart trouble. She was the eldest daughter of James Clinch born 1802 and married A T Stewart in 1828. She had led a retired life since his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Stewart
New York
Cornelian M. Stewart
Henry J Hilton
Mitchell
Murder confession ties Haddock killing to Sioux City case
Albert Koschalek known as Bismarck confesses to involvement in the Haddock murder at Sioux City. He describes meetings with Sylvester Gander and Charles Treacher, receipt of payments to flee the state, and implies Arensdorff and Peters were involved. The confession aligns with Leavitt’s statements and adds key details used to pursue the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Koschalek
Bismarck
Aev. C. Ashdock
Sioux City
San Francisco
Sioux
Andensdriff
Peters
Haddock
Murder Witness Testimony in Gander Case Details Flight From Sioux City
Otto Gander testifies after arriving in America two and a half years ago and living in Sioux City. He recounts meetings with Bismarck and Osnder, Gander’s movements on Fourth and Water streets, a shooting near Pearl Street, and Gander’s drunken return and subsequent illness. He describes interactions, travel to Missouri River and Nebraska City, and offers a money offer to return to Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismanck
Abert Koechinsks
Wadnock
Bun
Taloun-Kee
Sylvester Gander
Hadduck
Gander
Tihn
Clork
Treter
Tretier
Sten Abuat Cuarlle
Bylester Gavver's
Tretherssalea
Syl-vester Kiseder
Gooner Trethher
Mundraty
Bylsester Gander
Alea Pisty
Trelcher
Silvester Gander
Haddocks House
Sylvester Gander Ake
Charles Eberhardt
Eberhard
Fourth Street
Ladd
Trelber
Bylyeater Gander
Eberharst
Dan O'Connell
Sylveater
Fourth
Water Streets
Haddock
John Arensdorff
Kenry Peters
Bin
Arensdorff
J. Ulner
R. Someony
Peole
Sylester Ganiler
Morning and Herald
Sixth Street
Sylvester Gooder
Georg Trelber
Ife
Bla Cousn
Penitenters
Biss
Fritz Folger
Nike Syiveater Gander
Arensdorf
Arenadorf
Gardion
Firth
Fred Folger
Arensdor
Feliz Volger
Salix
Fritz
Teesday
Peters
Teft
Frits
Frita Folger
Omaha
Califords
San Francisco
Wreka
San Prencisco
Sioux City
Bylgester Gander
Pndlger
Sylvester Gander In. Zo Gmizker
Baker
Otto Grieber
Vay
Dee Moines
Coslesdon
Otto Gander
Tam
Sye
Arvata l
Ueermasy
America
George C. Haddock
Sylvester
Lismarck
Stanarck
Gmoder
Sdd
Water
Pearl Street
Nin
Syrveater Gander
Wismarck
Oylveater Seater
Wateretree
Hilamarck
Lowe
Bhin
Dblemarck
King
Charles
Bismarck
Biamarck
Hilt
Boemarck
Water Street
Bysester Gander
Bismarck Wees
Columbia House
Ollow
Henry Peters
Mildie
Ike Biataarex
Jle
John Arensdorf
Iman
Mim
Wick
Sander
Missouri River
Offrada
Nebraska City
Tone
Louis
Germany
Mrs Parsons Lectures Despite Hall Lockout in Orange
Mrs Lucy Parsons, wife of a Chicago anarchist, lectured in Central hall Orange despite owner Latimer refusing entry. Schultz helped unlock the hall and a crowd of about two hundred gathered as Parsons spoke, with no disturbance and a small collection taken. The police noted no rent receipt and declined intervention as no lease was proven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. Parsons
Orange
N. J
Lucy Parsaonns
Chicago
Central Hell
W. I Lathmer
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Millard Hotel
Columbus
Lawrence
Frankie Clifton
Sherman Avenue
York
Burlington & Missouri Railroad Company
Elkhorn Valley
Norfolk
Iis Hollow
Wouter Walla
Othe New Insane Asylum
Jackman
Northwestern
Missouri Pacific
Poetal Department
Ordon
William Vincent
Brad
Institute For
Scribner
Oakdale
Albion
Neb
Place
Surveyor General's Office
James O'Connor
City
Lincoln Democrat
Daniel O'Connor
Kansas City
Daniel
Deweese
Hig Remeine
Roberts
John Fitzgerald
Smith
Minion Pacific
Grand Island Independent
Hall County
Leavitt
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
B Rumon
Marksetsa
Corcores
Chofce
Perib
Tinjo Wyse
Vreer
S.speressrrssrese
Haas—Packing & Shippl My
Carrie—Stockera
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