Nebraska Notes at State Fair Revenue and Speed Program
Nebraska notes total receipts of the state fair reached $63,331 with plans to clear $25,000 to $30,000 after claims. Proceeds will fund improvements on the grounds including a fisheries building and enhanced facilities. Speed racing faced a weak turnout due to horse shortage, Minnesota competition, and noted gains in profitability with a $10,048 revenue and $8,058 paid out, leaving $1,990 in the speed department treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
W. R. Mellor
Nebraska
Speed Department
Treasury
Two Dead Six Injured After Tornado Hits Lone Tree School
A tornado struck Lone Tree school house four miles northeast of town, lifting the roof and walls and dumping them in a ravine. George Koehler and a boy named Robinson were killed. six others injured, including the teacher who was knocked unconscious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Pawnee County
George Koehler
Robinson
Lone Tree
School House
Here
Koehler
Lincoln
Bush Seeks Nebraska Crop Data for Bureau Bulletin
Labor Commissioner Bush scolds Nebraska correspondents to report crop conditions. He oversees 900 reporters but only about half replied to his request for estimates. The Bureau plans a December bulletin publishing its research after harvest.
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Lincoln
Labor Bureau
Labor
Bush
Nebraska
Chamberlain Seeks Venue Change in Embezzlement Cases
Tecumseh District Court in Johnson County will reconvene in this city to consider the petition of Charles M. Chamberlain, cashier of the Chamberlain banking house, asking for a change of venue for remaining embezzlement cases. If granted, cases may be moved to Nemaha County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Tecumseh—District Court
Johnson County
Charles M. Chamberlain
Chamberlain Banking House
Nemaha County
Fatal Fall From Roof Near Scribner
Joseph Krumenacher of Fremont was killed while mounting lightning rods on a barn roof near Scribner. He slipped on the roof, slid off and struck his head and shoulders on the ground. Hewson? officials report the accident occurred at Herman Lange's barn about four miles from Scribner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Joseph Krumenacher
Herman Lange
Scribner
Heaviy
Pardon Plea Filed For Lincoln Murderer Ernest Bush
A year long effort to win clemency for Ernest Bush continues as a delegation of Lincoln supporters meets Governor Mickey. L. C. Burr led petitions to overturn the life sentence, joined by Mrs. John Wiseman and other Lincoln women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Bush
Mickey
L. C. Burr
Bush
Supreme Court
John Wiseman
Lincoln
State fair draws record crowds across Nebraska
Reports from across the state note 700 people at the state fair in the Ulysses region, the Hamilton county Aurora fair drawing larger crowds, and a proposed beach show as a potential future feature. Other items include Dr. Peabody’s death in Omaha, Bryan campaigning in Iowa, a 58 car California fruit train through North Platte, and various local developments in education farming and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulysses
Plattsmouth
Peabody
Omaha
Custer County
York
W. J. Bryan
Nebraska
Iowa
California
North Platte
Hamilton County
Aurora
Riverton
William Crounse
Republican City
Janet J. J Skow
Beatrice
Alma
Government Range
Neeley White
North Platte Forest Reserve
Phelps County
Hall County
Nebraska State Insane Asylum
Norfolk
State Board of Public Lands and Buildings
Eaton
Galusha
Mortensen
Killner & Worth of
Scribner
Alex Brisby
James Brisby
Stella
Brisby
Auburn
W. R Mellor
State Fair Board
Roast Beef label to show canning method, officials say
Washington officials and industry leaders agreed that canned roast beef may bear the label roast beef but must disclose preparation details. Parboiling for 15 minutes followed by three hours of steam heat will be described on labels. Only healthy beef, no preservatives, and full method must be stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Hopkins
Winois
Thomas E. Wilson
Nelson-Morris Packing Company
Chicago
Pulajanes Attack Troops After Lt Roscoe Treadwell Slaying
Manila reports that Pulajanes attacked the Twenty fourth Infantry at night on the 10th in retaliation for a punishment after the death of Lieutenant Roscoe Treadwell of the Philippine scouts. The clash left two colored soldiers dead and eight wounded, with many bandits killed or captured as regulars and colored troops repelled the attack near Bara Leyte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Roscoe Treadwell
Philippine Scouts
Pulajanes
Twentyfourth Infantry
Treadwell
Twenty-fourth
Bara
Leyte
Bank cashier Gwyn returns to Hayti to face charges
Granville M. Gwyn, former cashier of the Bank of Hayti, who fled after a $17,021 shortage, surrenders to authorities for trial. He was bound over in 5000. Gwyn says he came back to clear the charges. His grandfather founded Hayti, a town of about 2,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayti
United States
Granville M. Gwyn
Bank of Hayti
Gwyn
John J. Dorris
S. M. Hayes
Hayt
Train Hold-Up Foiled Near Peoria by Conductor
Four masked men tried to rob passenger train No. 311 on the Rock Island road north of Peoria. Conductor Robert Murray disarmed one bandit after a blow to his head. the robbers fled as deputies and police scoured nearby woods. A traveling brewer carrying 3500 dollars sat near the front of the smoker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Ill
Rock Island Road
Robert Murray
Chicago
Potter
Convicted in Blue Mountain land fraud case in Oregon
In Portland Oregon State Senator Franklin Pierce Mays ex Representative Willard L Jones and George Sorenson were found guilty of conspiracy to defraud the government over the Blue Mountain forest reserve. The sealed verdict was read at 1 45 am in federal court and judges allowed motions for a new trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Franklin Pierce Mays
Willard L. Jones
George Sorenson
Blue Mountain
Blue Mountain Forest Reserve
Russian Town Buried by Mud in Caucasus Disaster
A mountain slope collapsed near Kwarell in the Caucasus, sending mud, sand, and rocks into the town. About 255 residents were buried alive and 55 bodies were recovered. Cattle perished, crops destroyed, and the region's semi volcanic terrain experiences frequent landslide events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kwarell
Kawarell
Tslaw
Caucasus
Kwarelli
Miss Roosevelts Automobile Buggy Accident at Sagamore Hill
Miss Ethel Roosevelt daughter of the president was thrown from her buggy when a horse frightened by an automobile near the P L Fearn residence in Oyster Bay. She escaped injury and insisted on harnessing a new horse and continuing to Sagamore Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Sagamore Hill
Ethel Roosevelt
P. L. Fearn
Ethel
Sagamore Fill
Twelve Killed in Rail Wreck Near Chelmsford Canada
Canadian Pacific officials report twelve dead and twelve injured after a harvester train collides with the Winnipeg bound east train on a steep grade near Chelmsford. All the victims were in the colonist car next to the engine. many were harvest hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Que
Canadian Pacific Railway
Chelmsford
Winnipeg
President awards Yacht Cup at Oyster Bay
President Roosevelt presented the Roosevelt cup to the American Yacht Club for Vim’s victory in Marblehead international races. He praised German sportsmanship and noted a mixed sentiment as Germans lost while other yachts succeeded.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
United States
Germany
American Yacht Club
Marblehead
Mass
Explosion Kills Mill Workers at Risley Waters Mill
In Mariba Kentucky the Risley Waters mill boiler exploded on Friday killing instantly John Hale and Ross Byrd. Three other workers were burned and are expected to die as the mill was blown to pieces.
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Mount Sterling
Risley-Waters
Mariba
John Hale
Ross Byrd
Five Men Arrested in Chicago Fraud Ring
Five men alleged to run a dozen fraudulent concerns including one with $1,000,000 capital are under arrest as investigators uncover frauds totaling thousands of dollars in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Revolutionist Salcido Deported From El Paso
Abram Jose Salcido president of the Douglas junta of Mexican revolutionists was deported on orders allegedly from the secretary of commerce as an undesirable foreigner according to reports from El Paso Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Tex
Abram Jose Salcido
Douglas Junta
Secretary of Commerce
Corunna Woman Dies From Gasoline Burns Misuse
Mrs J M Ford of Corunna sister of U S District Attorney F H Watson died from severe burns after she used gasoline to start a kitchen fire by mistake in Owosso Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owosso
Mich
J. M. Ford
Corunna
United States District Attorney
F. H. Watson
Wealthy Philadelphia Manufacturer Found Dead
Henry K. Wampole a wealthy Philadelphia chemical maker missing several days was found dead by his own hand on the East River New York officials reported the suicide in this early 20th century murder brief confirming the prominent industrialist’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Henry K. Wampole
East River
New York
Rate Hearing Ends on Rail Rate Waiver Petitions
The interstate commerce commission finished hearings on petitions from several railroads seeking waivers of the 30 day notice required by the railway rate law for rate changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Battleships Ordered To Havana In Atlantic Shakedown
Washington reports that battleships Louisiana Virginia and New Jersey will conduct a coastwide shakedown cruise and stay in wireless contact with the capital. Cruisers Tacoma Cleveland Minneapolis Newark carry about 700 men. if sent to Havana, 4,000 could be landed. Cleveland sailing from Norfolk yesterday. Tacoma left today. Louisiana and Virginia from Newport and New Jersey from Boston. Havana government seeks peace before Taft and Bacon arrival, aiming to avoid U S intervention while inviting friendly US help if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Louisiana
Virginia
New Jersey
Atlantic
Havana
Tacoma
Cleveland
Norfolk
Minneapolis
Neapolis
Newark
Cuba
Key West
Norfolk Yard
Newport
Boston
Cubs
Taft
Bacon
Associated Press
Roosevelt
United States
Bryan on Cuban Situation in Roanoke
William Jennings Bryan stated he is glad the U S recalled troops from Havana and urged peace through mediation. He said the United States should not interfere with Cuba’s local affairs but could offer good offices to bring about a settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
William Jennings Bryan
Lynchburg
Associated Press
Cuba
United States
Bryan
Havana
Cloudburst Blocks Dakotas Region Causes Heavy Damage
A cloudburst at 7:30 am Sunday sent water from Elk Creek through northern Dakota County and eastern Dixon County. The flood swept away hundreds of tons of hay, drowned hogs, flooded cellars, washed away railroad tracks, and caused about 100000 dollars in damage. The flood crest reached seven feet in the Elk Creek wave as it hit the town, and the Omaha and Great Northern railroads suffered substantial track losses.
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Jackson
Move for Two Cent Fares Across States
Harrisburg news notes Pat S. M. Williams of the State Board of Trade released copies of governors letters urging a uniform two cent maximum fare on all steam railroads nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pat S. M. Willams
Pennsylvania State Board of Trade
United States
Fortiethousand attend Cherokee strip opening anniversary
Forty thousand people gathered at the 101 ranch in Bliss Oklahoma for the thirteenth anniversary celebration marking the opening of the Cherokee outlet. The event featured a wild west show and an Indian exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bliss
Okla
Cherokee Strip
Death of General Trepoff in St Peters burg
General Trepoff, relieved from guarding the emperor, retired to his cabinet and ordered not to be disturbed. At 7:30 dinner was announced, no answer came, and a staff member found him dead at the foot of his couch with a newspaper in hand.
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Trepoff
ST. Petersburg
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Herman Peitzmeier
Lincoln Precinct
West Point
Peter Youngers
CHASE
Conductor
Oregon
John D. Findlay
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company
Rockefeller
Banker
Sam
Atlantic Coast
North
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