Recount Rules Set by State Canvassing Board
State canvassing board rules recounts by county boards on request within three days after final canvass. W. H. McCowin wins Populist nom for Senate in 29th district by lot amid tied votes. Governor criticizes primary law as unjust and flawed during board meeting in Lincoln.
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W. H. McCowin
Frontier County
Lot
George D. Sayer
Sayer
W. J Taylor
Congress
Taylor
Custer County
Dean
Custer
Buffalo
Raps
Shallenberger
Douglas
Lancaster
Governor Declines Extra Session Over Initiative Referendum
Governor Shallenberger states there will be no extra legislative session to submit the initiative and referendum. He dismisses rumors of a special session and cites slow recounts as fueling speculation while emphasizing the vote belongs to the people, not politicians.
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Shallenberger
Miss Nannie Anderson and Lena Jessers Travel to Denver
Miss Nannie Anderson and Miss Lena Jessers depart for Denver to enter college. Their initial plan was Omaha but circumstances caused a change. Also announced are new fall and winter hats from Stetson.
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Nannie Anderson
Lena Jessers
Denver
Omaha
Lodgepole Fire Ravages Four Buildings
A Wednesday night blaze in Lodgepole destroyed the drug store and caused extensive damage to three adjoining structures including Joe Jenik's store and Dr. Mantor's office. The fire, reported between 12 and 1, was the town's first in fifteen years and inflicted considerable losses, though totals are not yet known.
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Lodgepole
Joe Jenik
Dr. Mantor
Injury at Sterling Sidelines Union Pacific Auditor
J. Fred Dawson, auditor for Union Pacific hotels, sustained a broken shoulder while on a Sterling to train trip. He was forced to rest for six weeks, staying at home in Laramie after the accident and medical orders.
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J. Fred Dawson
Mr. Dawson
Union Pacific Hotels
Sterling
Laramie
Death of One-Time Citizen James M Ribble in Winston Colorado
James M. Ribble who lived here seven years ago died at his home in Winston Colorado and was brought back Tuesday for burial. The A O U W burial ritual was given at the grave. He was a faithful and beloved brother in the lodge. He leaves a wife and several children.
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James M. Ribble
Winston
Colorado
Mr. Ribble
Shall the Band Disband
Professor Lynch faces multiple offers to lead the town band this winter while likely staying to help the group continue. If business leaders approve, fortnightly concerts at the opera house may replace regular hops. A decision is expected soon as Lynch weighs options amid local interest.
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Thomas Lynch
Lynch
Inquiry Board Blames Engineer Myers for Sidney Yard Collision
A Board of Inquiry in Sidney Nebr finds Engineer Henry K. Myers responsible for the August 28 collision between engines 214 and 118 in Sidney yards. It cites failure to follow clearance instructions and moving on a frog, causing the fatal crash that killed fireman William C. Amos. Officials W. Niland, W. McKron, H. J. Born, J. W. Harper sign the report.
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Sidney
Nebr
Sidney Yards
Henry K. Myers
Myers
William C. Amos
W. C. McKxron
Rainfall Report by Sidney Observer John P Fischer
John P Fischer, government weather observer ten miles south of Sidney, records August rainfall at 2.11 inches with 23 clear days and 8 cloudy days.
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John P. Fischer
Sidney
Galba the Gladiator set for Tobin Opera House Tuesday
Tomasso Salvine presents Galba the Gladiator in Italy and it tours with Sanford Dodge’s company. The production debuts at Tobin Opera House on Tuesday September 13 with seats on sale at Baldwin's.
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Tomasso Salvine
Galba
Italy
Sanford Dodge
Tobin Opera House
Baldwin's
Dining car service expanded on Burlington line
Travelers on the Burlington route between Bridgeport and Brush gain dining car service. No 304 northbound will permit breakfast onboard, and No 303 southbound will offer supper. Previously passengers had to eat hurried lunches at railway counters.
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Burlington Road
Bridgeport
Brush
Local marriages sealed by Judge Tucker this week
This week Judge Tucker issued marriage licenses to Charles E. Ebert and Mary A. Como of Denver and Charles W. Davis and Florence Tilby of Denver. He also performed the nuptials for Dave E. Warner and Mary Flannery of Pine Bluffs, and Henry F. C. Schluter with Miss E. C. M. A. Erma Narjes who just arrived from Germany, to begin life in the United States. Rev Carl Wagner officiated the Narjes wedding.
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Tucker
Charles E. Ebert
Mary A. Como
Denver
Dave E. Warner
Mary Flannery
Pine Bluffs
Charles W. Davis
Florence Tilby
Henry F. C. Schlueter
E. C. M. A. Erma Narjes
Germany
Carl Wagner
Lutheran Church
Plumber Merric Ramella Weds Ruth Hamilton at Home
Married Sunday at noon Judge Tucker officiated at the home of C. M. Wright. Merric Ramella, a plumber with the Harper and Wright setup, and Ruth Hamilton, about a year resident here and employee at the Vienna cafe, began housekeeping in rooms furnished by Ramella.
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Merric Ramella
Ruth Hamilton
Judge Tucker
C. M. Wright
Ramella
Harper & Wright
Vienna
County Treasurer Prepares Tax List for October Publication
County Treasurer Woods is compiling the tax list, to be published the first week of October. Those who pay before publication save the advertising fees. forgetfulness rather than poverty often causes tax delays prior to the administerial prod.
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Woods
Negro gunman stops train wreck in Alliance incident
A gunman claiming to be a Crawford detective rode to Rutland station in Alliance Nebraska. He targeted a Japanese laborer believed to have murdered a Denver woman, then fired on pursuing Italians as laborers restrained him. He named James H Williams and fled toward a cornfield after the attempted robbery, with $50 found on the Italian laborer.
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James H. Williams
Major Johnson
Eighth Cavalry
Fort Robinson
Candidates Debate Shapes Up From Omaha Labor Picnic
At a Omaha Central Labor Union picnic speakers sparred in a joint debate style. John Q Yeiser praised Republican Gov. candidate Dc H Aldrich. Mayor James Dahlman spoke in his behalf, then Aldrich outlined his principles. G M Hitchcock opened national issues before C O Lobeck and Judge Sutton traded barbs.
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Omaha
Omaha Central Labor Union
John QO. Yeiser
Dc. H Aldrich
James Dahlman
Aldrich
G. M. Hitchcock
C. 0.Lobeck
Judge Sutton
Congress
Boy Shot in Melon Patch Near Broken Bow
Charley Beschler a fourteen year old boy was shot in a watermelon patch by his cousin Ben Beschler Jr. He was wounded in the back and legs and wandered for a day before being found fourteen miles from home. Ben Beschler Jr. is to have a hearing at Callaway on September 12.
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Charley Beschler
Here
Ben Beschler, Jr
John Beschler
Charley
Ben
Callaway
Winter and Fall Clothing Sale Now Open
Our stock of fall and winter clothing is complete. Hurry in to choose from the choicest goods before they are sold.
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Oberfelder Clothing Co
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Dr. Conway English
Hinman’s
Board of Inquiry Report
H J. Born
Ass’t
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J. W. Harper
the Gladiator
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