Fires at St Edward elevator and county events
Nebraska brief reports include a St Edward elevator fire that was saved, September 9 Cuming county settler picnic, private Ramsey arrested in Kearney, and notes on Bradbury's prominence, Dempster Mill factory payroll, and various local incidents. Other items cover the Grand Island sugar factory, mortgage figures for Gage county, fires near Fairbury, cattle protection via Platte islands, and multiple local accidents and records.
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St. Edward
Cuming County
Ramsey
Fort Crook
Kearney
T. Yi
Bradbury
Fairbury
Dempster Mill Company
Beatrice
P.S. Jones
Tecumseh
James Lapore
Leigh
Tie
Grand Island
Gage County
Dan Schleininger
Oss
Platte Bottom
Andrew Martinson
Spaulding
James Lindille
Henry Carpenter
Goodwin
Carpenter
Borowsky
Miller
York
Louisville
J. B. Carter
Warner & Carter
Cedar Rapids
Beatrice Chautauqua Association
Custer City
E. Latshaw
Carl Tucker
W. W. Abbott
Lincoln
Warney Peak
Sylvan
Nebraska State Holiness Association
H. T. Davis
D. D
G. W. Selby
George S. Wright
Q. W. Selby
C. A. Barker
A. M. Davis
W. Bert Clark
A. J. Armstrong
Missouri
Nebraska
Ben‘Kleman
Englishman Ward Elopes Wife then Jumps From Train
H Russell Ward, known for eloping with John Bradbury’s wife, died by his own action on an overland Chicago & Northwestern train. After 3 a.m. he leaped from a sleeper near De Kalb Illinois, body found later at Wheatland Iowa. He had exhibited insane conduct including waving revolvers and telegrams to police and friends.
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Cucaco
H. Russell Ward
John Bradbury
Los Angeles
Cal
Chicago & Northwestern Overland
Ward
Act
Wheatland
Iowa
Chicago
Pullman Company
Elopement and Flight End With Reconciliation Drama
A wife and her daughter visit England while Mrs Bradbury eloped with Ward, a Los Angeles magnate. Arrests followed at Cafe Fareh amid Society for the Prevention of Vice complaints. After reconciliation in Chicago, the couple traveled to New York and then Europe to avoid publicity. Ward, described as bald and ungainly with little funds, faced gossip about his finances and possible motive.
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England
Ward
John Bradbury
Los Angeles
Fareh
Kane
Society For the Prevention of Vice
Bryan on injunction and the money issue in politics
Lincoln Sept 4. William Jennings Bryan states government by injunction is not a rallying issue for parties. He argues money and silver dominate politics, with the tariff and Dingley law less decisive, while fusion politics and West trip fatigue frame his campaign remarks.
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Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
Republican Party
Would-Be Eloper Whipped by Farmer in Missouri
Siparta Mo Sept 4. J D Mackey a 15 year old farm hand tried to elope with Mowen Campbell s 15 year old daughter. Campbell met him and whipped him with a cowhide. Campbell jailed for assault and fined $25.
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Siparta
J. D. Mackey
Mowen Campbell
Campbell
Mackey
Nude Nihilist body found in Seine with Polish slogan
Paris dispatch reports the nude corpse of a beautiful woman recovered from the Seine. Tattooed on her back read "Long live Poland" and "Death to traitors." Authorities believe the victim is a Nihilist suspected by her peers.
Congressmen to Visit Hawaii for Information
San Francisco September 4 congressman Joseph G Cannon of Illinois TH C Loudenslager of New Jersey and J A Tawney of Minnesota plan a trip to the Hawaiian islands to gather details on issues likely to be acted upon in the upcoming congressional session.
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Hawaii
San Francisco
Joseph G. Cannon
Ilinois
C. Loudenslager
New Jersey
J. A. Tawney
Minnesota
Hawaiian Islands
Idaho Gambling Law Overthrown
Boise action reports District Judge George H Stewart ruled Idaho anti gambling law unconstitutional under the Supreme Court decision in the fee law case. Judge Stewart's ruling affects enforcement in Boise and statewide implications await further action by appellate courts.
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Idaho
Boise City
George H. Stewart
Supreme Court
Guatemalan ex-president Vasquez deported from Atlautla
A steamer at Atlautla met by a telegram from President Barrios and held until night. A special train arrived with General Vasquez, ex-president of Honduras, under guard. He had been ordered deported and was placed on the steamer to Acapulco.
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San Francisco
Acapulco
Atlautla
Guatemala
Barrios
Vasquez
Honduras
Acapulca
Rockefeller Fulfills Promise To Baptist Missions
John D. Rockefeller sends the remainder of a 250000 dollar pledge to the Baptist Missionary Union and the American Baptist Home Missionary Society, contingent on the groups raising 236009 dollars to clear their debt.
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Boston
John D. Rockefeller
Baptist Missionary Union
American Baptish’ Home. Missionary Society
Crazy man kills sister near New Harmony
Mexico Missouri Sept 4 Albert Jones shot and killed his sister aged 11 near New Harmony in Pike County. Authorities report he is crazy and has been confined in the Troy jail.
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Mexico
New Harmony
Pike County
Albert Jones
Troy
US Seeks Role in Nicaragua Canal Negotiations
The United States aims to influence talks on the Nicaragua canal as part of broader Central American policy. Officials say progress hinges on regional cooperation and stable political relations with the Republic of Central America.
Japan's Secret Dickering Over Nicaraguan Canal
A Washington dispatch reports Japan seeking to negotiate with the Greater Republic of Central America to control Nicaragua's interoceanic route, aiming to abrogate US treaty rights and press a canal agreement with the Diet. Nicaragua's President Zelaya and Managua officials reportedly urge secrecy while US officials weigh responses.
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Japan
New York
Herald
Washington
McKinley
Nicaragua
Republic of Central America
San Salvador
United States
Costa Rica
England
Nicaragua Canal
Hitchcock
Canal Company
State Department
Diet
Senor Zelaya
Central America
Senor Rodriguez
Monduras
Columbia
Stop Union Pacific sale draws senator westward
Torrica Kansas September 4 W S Sears private secretary to Senator W A Harris says the senator will likely be here tomorrow to stop the Union Pacific sale Under the current sale order the government would lose 18 000 000 He telegraphed Senator Foraker who may come west on this matter Mrs Mary J Lease in Cleary City Sept 3 said she might travel to Alaska in spring to seek gold with Klondike fever Receiver W A Latimer of the defunct First National Bank sold 140 000 in assets for 365 at auction in Senalia Missouri September 3
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Union Pacific
Torrica
Kan
W. S. Sears
W.A. Harris
Foraker
Lessee
Goi. CuteAce
Mary J. Lease
Alaska
Senalia
W. A. Latimer
First National Bank
Bank Failure Shocks Greensburg Indiana National
The comptroller of the currency was advised today of the failure of the First National Bank of Greensburg Indiana. It had a capital of 109005 dollars and deposits totaling 3005 dollars as of July 25.
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Indiana
First National Bank of
Greensburg
Ind
Klondike Lottery Spirit Shapes Harsh Reality for Prospectors
Dawson City writer Charles Haines describes Alaska Northwest Territory mining as a lottery. He notes many diggings yield big finds while many workers fail to strike, enduring harsh winters and long travel. The piece contrasts luck with skill as miners chase fortune in a rugged, fragmented landscape.
Palmer Chosen by Acclamation at Wisconsin Republican Rally
In Wiskenp Iowa on Sept 4 Colonel D. D. Palmer was chosen by acclamation for state senate in the Tenth district convention. The vote ended after 0,021 ballots, all tied, with W I. Kopp of Henry county as opponent.
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Wiskenp
Iowa
D. d. Palmer
W. I. Kopp
Henry County
Education Plan for Russia Seeks Universal Program
A special commission will meet soon to discuss introducing universal and compulsory education in Russia. The effort aims to raise literacy and provide formal schooling for all children, highlighting potential nationwide reforms.
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Sr Prrenspunc
Russia
Banker Enrique Mathus Falls From Grand Schemes
Private advices report Enrique Mathus, noted banker and promoter of Central American ventures, failed for over 3 million dollars. European creditors are prominent. a San Francisco firm reportedly loses about 180 thousand. Mathus’ assets total 2.5 million, mainly Guatemala properties worth far less than assessed.
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San Francisco
Enrique Mathus
Central America
Gale Nions over Inilianiapolis storm shocks city
A severe windstorm swept Japranaroras Ind on September 3 for about an hour. Buildings toppled, trees were uprooted and vehicles capsized. A transfer wagon was blown through a clothing store window, illustrating the storm’s sudden violence.
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Japranaroras
Ind
Populist County Central Committee Denies Jerry Simpson Invite
Jerry Simpson congressman from this district will not be allowed to address the Populist county convention at Anthony on September 4. The central committee voted 12 to 8 to refuse an invitation, citing disapproval of what members call party treachery.
Patent Pointers and Scroll Gear Innovation
A patent section discusses an envelope making machine featuring a slowly accelerating shaft and scroll gear. It notes a pendulum escapement with three arms and two shoulders. The U.S. court held that a later patent based on an earlier application is not invalid even if some elements were shown but not claimed before. For free patent information contact Sues & Co in Omaha, Nebraska.
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United States
Address
Sues & Co
Bee Buildings
Omaha
Nebraska
Wealthy farmer dies after twenty-one years in bed
Joseph M Lilly of Jackson township Missouri died at about 61 after a long illness of heart disease and a prolonged bed confinement that began in 1868. He survived a small paralysis shock recently and left a wife and a daughter about 20. He managed his business from bed and was known as a shrewd, wealthy man.
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Cuilkicotite
Joseph M. Lilly
Jackson Township
President McKinley Attends Ohio Regimental Reunion
In SresostT Ohio on September 4 the Twenty third regiment of Ohio Volunteers held its reunion with President McKinley, a former member, presiding as orator. A sunrise salute opened events, followed by a presidential salute and a grand parade at noon. Exercises then moved to Spiegel Grove near the Hayes mansion.
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Spiegel Grove
Hayes Mansion
Kansas City German dies by suicide to cover mortgage
Gustave Orloff a well known German in Kansas City shot himself at his home 2454 Tracy avenue yesterday afternoon at 3 o clock. Ill health and financial losses were cited as causes. A mortgage on his home fell due today and he believed life insurance would help his family.
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Hila
Kansas City
Gustave Orloff
Tracy Avenue
Monthly National Debt State Reports Treasury Cash Increase
The Treasury department issues a monthly public debt statement showing cash on hand at EL 008, 335,121, up $44,838,475 for the month due to a reduction in cash on hand. In Fremont Ohio Ensign Harry Eaton Smith and Miss Fannie Inges wed at 7:30 pm with Navy officer groom and daughter of ex PresidentRB Wayes, Rev J W Bashford officiating.
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Wasumeros
Treasury “Department
Treasury
Trealdent
Fremont
Ohio
Harry
Eaton Smith
Fannie Inges
East
Toledo
United States Navy
RB. Wayes
J. W. Bashford
Ohio Wesleyan University
A. M. Slyde
First Congregational Church of
Richard A. Sayes
Town Patent Office Report of Patents Allowed
Patents allowed for R Thompson Fertile Minn and Colesburg Ia for an adjustable oil can and sump fitting. A Hoopes Des Moines IA receives an ornamental head for stringed instruments with concealed gearing. E C and J C Smith Newton IA granted a grain cutting mill design. Further details on patent methods and pricing offered by Ratvit Orwig, Des Moines.
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R. Thompson
Fertile
Minn
Colesburg
A. Hoopes
Des Moines
E. C
J. C. Smith
Newton
Iowa
United States
Tiros. G
Ratvit Orwig
Solicitors of Patents
Live Stock And Produce Market Quotations
Quotations from New York, Chicago and St. Louis provide current prices for live stock and related produce items. The report lists live cattle hogs and sheep values, with market trends and seasonal shifts noted for traders and merchants.
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New York
Chicago
Louis
Omaha
Girard Vaee
Cccespeoneee
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Nebraska News
A. Russell Ward
Mrs. Bradbury
R. W
Young Mrs
Party Foundation
Eloper
Rockefeller
Klondike
Dawson City
Charles Haines
Klontile
Dawson
Northwest Territory
Mussin
Gale Nions
Inilianiapolis
Jerry
Joseph Mf. Lilly
Miescar
Mr. McKinley
Iremont
Town Patent Office Report
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