Multiple national and local events span economy politics and crime
A wide array of items includes coal price surges in Europe, bank deposits rising in Kansas City, school resistance by Pima Indians, and political shifts in New York and Montana. Notable deaths include A M Miler and Dr E L Armstrong, with security concerns, labor policy, and foreign expeditions also in focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silesia
Rhine Provinces
Berlin
Law and Order League of
Topeka
Charles M. Sheldon
James Ramsey
Kansas City National Banks
Sacatan
Arizona
Hanley
New York State Republican Committee
Erastus Knight
Buffalo
William J. Morgan
E. L. Armstrong
Perry
Cockrell
Frederick
Germany
Calderwood
Montana
Che Foo
McKinley
General Wheeler
General Chaffee
Daggett
Samuel G. Swerengen
Crawford County
Hom
Duncanville
Tie
Ohio
Robinson Bank
F. W. Vaille
Philippines
Pacific Coast
United States
E. M. Cockrell
Missouri
Sedalia
Norwich
Standard Oil Company
Cheshire
Galveston
Comptroller
James J. Corbett
Europe
David E. Mackey
United States Cour
Evansville
Ind
Zed Floyd
Wetumpka
Ala
Nangee Vlora
Henson Deverse
St. Joseph
Cld
Joseph Robdoux
St. Jogenne
Order of Re
New York City
Rusbud
Pine Ridge
Cheyenne
Lows Brule
Troops In Route To China As India Staging Point
British government weighs moving troops from South Africa to India to enable sending more forces to China after Sir Robert Hart warned of November hostilities. Americans begin a permanent telegraph line between Pekin and Tien Tsin as reports circulate on Li Hung Chang and German involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Robert Hart
China
Associated Press
South Africa
India
Pekin
Tien Tsin
Hu Lu
Chi Li
Wang Yi Yung
Imperial Academy
Ho Chien
Shanghai
the Times
Li Hung Chang
Berlin
Emperor William
Mumm von Schwarzenstein
Sheng
Germany
Earl Li
Yang Lu
Prince Tuan
Tragic Death Of Captain In Philippine Fight
Washington reports Captain Charles McQueston of the Fourth United States Infantry died in the Philippines from a gunshot wound caused by a private soldier. In a dispatch from General MacArthur the captain reportedly attacked men in a fit of temporary insanity and was shot in self defense. Further details awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
MacArthur
Philippines
Charles McQueston
United States Infantry
Manila
Fourth
Mangonone
Bacoon
Cavite
McQueston
Boers Make Hasty Retreat as Dutch Railway Falls to Forces
Capetown dispatch reports General McDonald forces seizing control of the Netherlands railway. In the northeastern Orange Free State corner he compelled the Boers to retreat from the Vet river, capturing 31 wagons, cattle and stores, and 65 000 rounds of life ammunition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capetown
Netherlands
McDonald
Orange Colony
Vet River
Cuban Election Returns Show National Party Strong in Havana
In Havana province the national party won the majority delegates to the forthcoming convention and even captured one minority seat. Republican candidates Sanguilly and Berriel won other seats. Early tallies from twenty-five towns give nationalist leads and mixed results across Pinar del Rio and Santa Clara, with notable support for Senor Gener and pro American sentiment among several delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
National Party
Republican Party
Manuelo Sanguilly
Berriel
Pinar del Rio
Gonzalo de Quesada Rios Rivera
Quiles
Santiago
Juan Guilberrio
Puerto Principe
Senores
Senor Gener
Wood
Union Democratic
United States
Wavana
Sacret
Rodriguez
Gener
Sanguilly
Nunez
Tamaxo
Zayas
Boundary decision fixes Costa Rica Colombia divide
The French president and arbiter M. Lowbhet fixed the Atlantic boundary at Mona Point and the Pacific boundary at Punta Burica between Costa Rica and Colombia. Colombia had claimed Cape Gracias Adios in the Atlantic and Sporuca river on the Pacific. Costa Rica urged the older frontier between Central America and Colombia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Costa Rica
Senor Calvo
Paris
M. Lowbhet
Colombia
Atlantic
Mona Point
P. Carrera
Pacific
Punta Burica
Republic of Colombia
Cape Gracias Adios
Nicaragua
Sporuca River
Golfo Dulce
Central America
Sscudo de Veragua
Chiriqui Viejo
Galveston Sabbath After Great Disaster
Sunday in Galveston reports a dreary day of service in few usable churches and ongoing debris clearing. Authorities from military and civil sides cooperate to curb looting as troops are ordered to arrest all suspicious characters and expedite handling of corpses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Tex
Objections to Evacuation From Pekin Stir Chinese Opinion
SHANGHAI notices rapid criticism of the planned withdrawal of the aloes from Pekin. The decision is blamed as a mistake that could provoke disturbances across China as locals suspect the evacuation signals Allied defeat. Chinese doubt the allies ever reached Pekin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Pekin
China
Death in Quick Sand Alarm at Lexington Telephony Crew
Lexington Nebraska reports the drowning of George Zimmerer manager of the Lexington telephone exchange and companion Thomas of Kearney after their team and buggy sank in quick sand at Ash creek near the Loup river. They were inspecting a route for a new telephone line and were found several hours later. Zimmerer leaves a wife and parents in Lexington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Neb
George Zimmerer
Lexington Telephone Exchange
Thomas
Kearney
Ash Creek
Loup River
Zimmerer
September Carnival and Festival Month in Omaha
September in Omaha centers on a Musical Festival featuring Bellstedt's Band and a Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben Carnival. The event includes day and night parades, a miniature Midway, special theater attractions, and rail rates from nearby points for four days of Carnival week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Bellstedt
Exposition
Fremont, Ellhorn & Missouri Valley Railroad
Knights of
Ak-Sar-Ben
Fremont, Elkhorn & Missouri Valley Railroad
Noe Accused of Murder Arraigned in BEHATRICE Neb
George Noe, accused of killing David Jones, was arraigned and pleaded not guilty in BEHATRICE Nebraska. Detective Leary reports officers arrived about midnight to arrest him. Noe claimed his wife and daughter were present and the child refused to name the informant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Noe
David Jones
Beatrice
Mrs. Mylor
Custer County
Behatrice
Neb
Leary
Noe
Dave Jones
Simeon Post Office Discontinued Likely Reinstated
In Washington on Sept 12 officials stated Simeon Nebraska Cherry county post office closures faced protests and will probably be annulled with reinstatement. Rural free delivery to Arlington Washington county begins the 15th covering 69 square miles and 1325 people. Bert Hedle named Boelus postmaster replacing Wheelock who resigned and A P Platts at Trent named in Moody county for Ss Ds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska News
Washington
Simeon
Cherry County
Petrone
Ofice
Arlington
Washington County
Bert R. Hedle
Boelus
Howard County
Neb
Wheelock
Platts
Trent
Moody County
Ss. D
Lightning Strikes Cattle Farm in Nebr Town
During an electrical storm in Fairmont Nebraska on September 12 lightning killed three cattle owned by Shelley Stinas northwest of town. The same storm burned oats stacks belonging to Louis Nelhaus southeast of town. Nelhaus held a Union Insurance policy covering the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lightning Mills
Fairmont
Neb
Shelley Stinas
Louis Nathaus
Nelhaus
Union Insurance Company of Lincoln
Rattlesnake Bite Injures Mrs Mylor Near Callaway
Word reaches Callaway Nebraska that Mrs Joseph Mylor of Arnold was bitten by a rattlesnake while picking plums in the canyons. She was taken to town for restoratives and, at last report, her life was believed likely to be saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callaway
Neb
Joseph Mylor
Arnold
Here
Telegraph Lines Rapidly Restored in Galveston
Communication with Galveston see rapid restoration as Postal Telegraph and Cable fixes four wires into the city and plans full reestablishment within 48 hours. Western Union also in strong shape though wire stringing remains temporary, time a critical factor after the storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Tex
Postal Telegraph and Cable Company
Western Union
China Declares War on June Ministerial Exit Ordered
Shanghai via Lokal Anzeiger reports Dr Ros thorn Austrian legation secretary says Chinese government presented a formal declaration of war on June 19 and viewed the capture of the Taku forts as an act of war ministers were told to leave Pekin within twenty four hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Deruin
Shanghai
Lokal Anzeiger
Rosthorn
Legation
Taku
Pekin
Kruger Travels to Harappos for Peace Negotiations
Naples dispatch reports an agent of the Transvaal says Kruger's mission to Harappos aims to negotiate a settlement with Great Britain and that he has full authority to act toward that end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kruger
London
Naples
Transvaal
Harappos
Great Britain
Mien Barton Returns After Rapid Texas Journey
E C Foster reports arrival in Houston after a swift trip. A civic relief escort meets him and the mayor's committee arranges transport to Galveston. Houston's losses reach 1,000,000 with relief efforts across Harris County and surrounding areas. Aid and funds are greatly needed to purchase damaged goods at low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mien Barton
Houston
Tex
E. C. Foster
Washington
Citizens’ Relief Committee
Galveston
Ilarris
Nebraska Storm Victims Include Wickman Family
York Nebraska reports J. Wickman his wife and seven children among Texas flood disaster victims. The Wickmans, once residents of York county, were well known and respected in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
York, Neb
Texas
J. Wickman
Wickmans
York County
Governor Sayers Denies Large Coastal Relief Funds
Governor Sayers said reports claiming $80,000 to $90,000 was paid to Galveston victims are false and unauthorized. He warned the rumor harmed relief efforts by discouraging contributions to the coast during a time of need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Sayers
Galveston
Former York Boy Die in Colorado Explosion
Walter Marshall, once of York Neb, was accidentally killed at Victor Colorado early this week when tamping powder caused an explosion. The tamping rod pierced his body, killing him instantly. His body arrived home for burial in Greenwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York, Neb
Walter Marshall
York
Victor
Colo
Greenwood Cemetery
County Sheriff Faces Impeachment in Chappell Neb
The bondsmen of Sheriff Kenfson of this county filed impeachment proceedings yesterday. The case will be tried next Saturday September 15. He is reported to have been drunk and disorderly on several occasions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dac
Sherif
Chappell
Neb
Ken Fson
Reawuit of Foot Race Incident Shocks Syracuse
Syracuse Nebraska reports a quarrel over a foot race turned violent. James Creesman suffered severe injuries after a Kansas entrant clashed with him. the assailant was jailed to await Creesman's condition and the outcome of the injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Neb
Jamce Creesman
Kansas
Horses Missing at North Bend Neb
North Bend Neb September 10 A farmer named John Collins found a valuable team of horses owned by his father Rouken Collins missing from the barn located one mile east of town. No further details provided about the missing animals or any suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Bend
Neb
John Collins
Here
Rouken, Collins
Nebraska man returns from Nome Alaska voyage
W Evans son of J C Evans of Kearney Nebraska returns from Cape Nome Alaska where he tried to start a drug business and mining failed. He describes rough conditions with a ten acre beach, limited pay, and high venture costs amid a 20 000 to 36 660 population. The Nome voyage carried 860 passengers with 200 returning in six days, fare 165 dollars, and a company net of 165000 on one trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kearney
Neb
W. Evans
J. C. Evans
Cape Nome
Alaska
Omaha
Ryans
Nome
Dorsey Sentenced to Six Years in Sioux Falls Bank Case
Frank M. Dorsey former cashier of the First National Bank of Ponca arrived in Omaha from Cripple Creek to begin serving a six year term at the Sioux Falls penitentiary for violating banking laws tied to the Ponca bank failure. He argues the violation was technical and that the ruling was upheld by the lower court and appeals court.
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Omaha
Neb
Frank M. Dorsey
Casiier
First National Bank of Ponca
Cripple Creek
United States Marshal
Sioux Falls
Ponca
Munger
Sioux
Dorsey
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Supreme Court Docket in Nebraska Term
Lincoln Neb Sept 17 The September term bar docket lists 1645 cases about 186 more than can be heard in a year. Among first settings September 18 are Nebraska against Standard Oil and railroads operating in the state. Burlington and Elkhorn cases reopen for constitutional challenge to the board of transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincol
Neb
Supreme Court
Nebraska
Standard Oil Company
Burlington and Elkhorn
Board of Transportation
Killed by an Engine Near Hartington Neb
J F Schaffroth longtime county resident dies after engine at a threshing setup starts back and runs over him near Hartington Neb His father Peter Schaffroth leaves for burial arrangements likely in Cedar county Wallingford News Nebraska reporting details of the fatal accident with names and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Neb
J. F. Schaffroth
Hartington
Peter Schraftroth
Cedar County
Family narrowly escapes as Texas town wiped by storm
One family survives a deadly storm in Hurgerferd Texas after six hours clinging to poles. George Crandell receives a daughter’s letter reporting the town’s destruction. Mrs. McCallum and family fled with life, while E C Wales and kin, moved to Galveston, are feared dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U., Neb
George Crandell
McCallum
Hursgerferd
Tex
McCallums
E. C. Wales
Damages Sought in Two Lawsuits Against Heider
In Columbus Nebraska on September 17 two suits for 3000 dollars each were filed against Frank Helder of Humphrey by Bernard Bodewig and George Bloedorn minors represented by their fathers Jacob Bodewig and Martin C Bloedorn. The suits allege that on August 21 in front of witnesses Heider falsely claimed the youths stole postage stamps and $45 from his lumber office.
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Columbus
Neb
Frank Helder
Humphrey
Bernard Bodewig
George Bloedorn
Jacob Bodewig
Martin C. Bloedorn
Heider
Arrested After a Struggle in Syracush Neb
Jessie Jennings committed to the county jail for assault with intent to do bodily injury to James Creasman. He severely injured Creasman and fled until pursued and deterred by a six shooter before surrendering. Jennings claims to come from Coffeyville Kansas.
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Syracush
Neb
Jessie Jennings
James Creasman
Creasman
Coffeyville
Kan
Mail Sack Under Wheels Delays Denver Flyer Train
In Trenl on Neb Sept 17 the mail sack of No 3 the Denver flyer went under the train causing extensive damage and scattering papers. The sack itself was not recovered but No 80 reportedly picked up the sack on the cow catcher and carried it to McCook.
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Tren'lon
Neb
Denver Flyer
Waas
McCook
Lexington Man Found Dead on Union Pacific Track
The body of Walter Long of Lexington Nebraska was found one mile east of Clarks. Coroner Kembrick said no inquest is needed after letters on his person proved identity. Long had driven an ice wagon for Otto Baker of Columbus this summer. Remains will be shipped to Lexington for burial.
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Clarks, Neb
Walter Long
G. W. Long
Lexington
Neb
Union Pacific
Town
Otto Baker
Columbus
Robert Douglas
Kembrick
Lord Russell's Soldier Boy Heads for South Africa
The youngest son of the late Lord Russell sailed for South Africa early in the year as a lieutenant in the Royal artillery. A touching family moment occurred as the lord chief justice signaled the farewell from the quay, eliciting a cordial cheer from onlookers.
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Lord Russell
South Africa
Royal Artillery
Russell
Shirt Waist Fashioned Bath Day Euchre Party
A Bath beach event features a progressive euchre party with attendees in period shirt waist attire. Women wear white shirt waists and black skirts while men wear white duck trousers and rain bow styled shirt waists. Only those in shirt waist dress were admitted.
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Bath Beach
Diana's Disfigured Statue after Philadelphia Storm
A lightning strike near Fairmount Park damaged a marble statue of Diana entering the park. The statue’s left leg turned brown immediately and by next morning the color had faded except for a large spot that resists cleaning and acids.
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Philadelphia
Diana
Fairmount Park
Boer Girl at Chautauqua Captures World War Ties
A South African student at Chautauqua Miss Carrie Reuaseau of Kenilworth near Cape Town travels in the United States with her mother since the war began. She is cousin to President Steyn of the Orange Free State and grandniece of General Botha.
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Chautauqua, N. Y
Carrie Reuaseau
Kenilworth
Cape Colony
Steyn
Orange Free State
Botha
South Africa
Notable Utah Remark on Irish Mormon Presence
A remark notes that Utah lacks any Irish Mormon residents, highlighting a surprising demographic detail about the state’s religious and ethnic makeup.
Omaha and St Louis R R Walf Rates Ad
Omaha and St Louis R R announces half rates plus 2 dollars for round trips to most points South from Sept 29 through Oct 6 with Aug 21 and Sept 4 and 18 travel dates. Information available at 1415 Farnam St or by writing Harry E Moores C P T A Omaha Neb.
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ST. Louis
Kansas City
Omaha & St. Louis
R. R
Farnam St
Paxton
Harry E. Moores
C. P
T. A
Omaha, Neb
Wandering royal encyclopedia notes Kaiser Victor Emmanuel III
At one time the Kaiser addressed Victor Emmanuel III with a grand title. The phrase reflects a portrait of the Italian monarch as a roaming source of royal knowledge and diplomacy.
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Victor Emmanuel III
Cascarets Candy Cathartic Health Ad
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Farms for ease en eazy terms in In Neb Mimz er D
A fragment notes a land exchange between J Mulhall of Sioux City Iowa and a farm deal in Indiana Nebraska. A misquoted proverb about driving a nail suggests a woman either drives it crooked or hits her finger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Mulhall
Sioux City
Iowa
Low Rate Excursions To Western Regions Offer
Low rate excursions via Missouri Pacific and Iron Mountain routes at half rates plus 2 dollars for the round trip go to points in the West Southwest and Southeast Tickets on sale September 4 and 18 October 2 16 November 6 and 20 and December 4 and 18 1900 Details and folders available through agents or H C Townsend G P and T Agent St Louis Missouri
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Townsend
St. Louis
Missouri
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A. M. Miler
Atlyn
Buckport
Long
Custard Pie Association
Guina
Orient
Pekin and
Tien Tien
McQuestion
Loubet
Geo, Zimmerman
Mr.Thomas
Kathlesnake
Towan
Colorado
Supreme Court Docket
Lord Russel
Chautauqua
State of
Utah
Omatia and
ST. Louis RE. K. CO
Missouri Pacific My. and
Iron Moun
Cower
Rite Eureka Chemical Co
la Crosse
Wis
Hastings Printing CO
Milton, Peon
W.N.U
Gare Tames Gok
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