News in Brief The Sun’s World and Local Updates
A digest of items includes Indianapolis headquarters for Gold democrats and Hobson’s return from the orient. It notes Johnstown flood victims 2295 and Porto Rico storm deaths near 3000, with Galveston relief totals and civic reactions. It covers wheat corn oats state figures, Vanderbilt declining assembly nomination, rural delivery to Nebraska, and numerous war and society notes from 1900 era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Hobson
Kissing Fame
Orient
Johnstown
Porto Rico
New York City
Galveston
Chicago
General Chaffee
Pekin
Department of Agriculture
Iowa
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Assembly
Vanderbilt
South Auburn
Nemaha County
Neb
Knights of the Maccabees
Oscar King Davis
China
Liseum
Tien Tsin
Goulds
Huntingtons
Mills
San Francisco
Nellie B. Craven
Fair Estate
Sousa
Europe
Scotland
England
Berlin
Paris
Sunday Quiet in Hazleton Amid Strike Tension
In Hazleton Pa a quiet Sunday marked by no coal production as mining towns attend churches in large numbers. UMW mass meetings in Epley and Beaver Meadows preceded a briefing with President Mitchell to discuss the anthracite strike situation. Deputies Farnam Howard and Shoemaker Jr were arrested at Freeland for highway robbery of a Polish liquor dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazleton
Lehigh Valley
Calvin Bardee
Lattimer
United Mine Workers
Epley
Beaver Meadows
Pennsylvania
Mitchell
Harvey
Luzerne County
Wilkesbarre
Freeland
Benjamin James
National Executive Board
Hobson Deeply Grieved Over Vancouver Interview
Lieutenant Hobson arrived in Montreal and reacted to Admiral Dewey’s response to the Vancouver interview. He expressed deep grief at the way the matter was reported, denying responsibility for the interview’s quoted claim about sinking ships. He praised Dewey’s deeds while regretting any misattribution.
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Montreal
Hobson
Admiral Dewey
Vancouver
Reforming US China Policy Angers British Papers
London editors fault Washington for overestimating Chinese good will as Sino foreign affairs unfold amid the Boxer crisis. Empress Dowager and emperor refuse to return to Pekin, while edicts, promotions, and military commands show Boxers gaining influence. allied losses at Pei Tang total hundreds from mine explosions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
London
The
Standard
United States
Washington
Pekin
Daily News
Shanghai
Prince Tuan
Prince Tuen
Tung Fuh Siang
Prince Chaung
Loh
Kiang Su
Pei Tang
Porto Rico Demands Repayment of Spanish Aid to Cuba
Porto Rico seeks repayment of over 2.5 million dollars advanced to Spain for military operations against Cuba. Cubans question why they should repay rent to the enemy for subduing them. General Wood will return the document from Washington to Porto Rico Governor Allen with a memorandum explaining no action can be taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Porto Rico
Cuba
Spain
Wood
Washington
Allen
In Quest of Millions in San Francisco
Three Russians Marie Gurcho witch Jel Fieldman and Robert Schaub arrived in San Francisco seeking a phantom fortune of 35 million dollars. They trace a Warsaw Courier claim that Yeakob Massek Horowitz, believed their heir, died in America leaving the sum. The tale repeats from a dying millionaire in Chentchin as they pursue the treasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Marie Gurchowitch
Jel Fieldman
Robert Schaub
Warsaw
Yeakob Massek Horowitz
America
Chentchin
Soldiers Sick in China Report From Nagasaki Cable
Acting Surgeon General Bache received a cable from Nagasaki noting forty one sent to the United States including three officers and eighty four remaining. One hundred and forty one sick in Pekin hospital and 125 at Tien Tsin, many mild cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bache
Perley
Nagasaki
United States
Pekin
Tien Tsin
Annexation debate prompts Mexican denial in Herald
A Los Angeles article urging annexation of Mexico to the United States triggers the Mexican Herald to deny that Americans within Mexico are plotting against the country’s political integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Los Angeles
Mexico
United States
Mexican Herald
Bandit chase in mountains tightens across Colorado region
Nebraska dispatch reports W. T. Canada, head of Union Pacific special service, returning from Wyoming where he led pursuit of express car attackers. He says horses were captured and the bandits are pursued through Colorado Utah and Wyoming mountains, with three men in the gang and a broader hunt tied to earlier Wilcox robbery suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
W. T. Canada
Union Pacific
Wyoming
Canada
Chief Canada
Dixon
Colo
Colorado
Utah
Wilcox
Sugar Beets Fruitful as Omaha Beet Firm Expands
In Omaha the South Omaha beet group reports a 15 to 20 ton per acre yield with a full crop likely. Two factories bid for the yield but the Beet Sugar and Chicory company aims to process beets, reserve pulp for chicory, and recruit farmers to grow one acre each next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
South Omaha
Ames Beet Sugar Works
Beet Sugar and Chicory Company
Good Shepherd
Cudahy’s
Stolen Horse Recovered. Suspect Held in Butler County Jail
In DAVID CITY Nebraska on Monday night S Vaulukolk reported a valuable horse stolen from his pasture near Octavia. The thief led authorities to Schuyler where the animal was sold to a horse buyer. A 22 year old man was arrested by the sheriff and jailed in Butler County on the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David City
Neb
S. Vaulukolk
Octavia
Schuyler
Butler County
Terrible storm sinks three vessels off Grand Banks
Terrible storm on the Grand Banks last week claims twenty American sailors from an unnamed vessel, fourteen from the French Thornly, and three from the schooner Eddie, with six rescuers. All hands are feared lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St, Johns
N. F
Grand Banks
Funeral of Mrs Solomon Brownell In Syracuse Neb
Mrs Solomon Brownell died at age ninety nine years and three months near Syracuse Nebraska. Born in Duchess County New York she moved to the state in 1857 and lived in the county and town until death. She was mother to seven children seven living besides one deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Neb
Solomon Brownell
Duchess County
New York
Cloudburst Causes Damage and Fatalities in Texas
A cloudburst in the Neuces valley Saturday night damaged property and reportedly caused deaths on nearby ranches. The Neuces Avulde rose twenty five feet in two hours breaking telegraph lines. English sheepman Ethelbert McDonald and several Mexican herders are said to have died on a Brackett-area ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Neuces River
Neuces Auvalde
Ethelbert McDonald
Brackett
British explain refusal of Russian withdrawal proposal
London officials said it was inexpedient to accept the Russian withdrawal plan because reliable information indicated the Boxers were prepared to reoccupy Pekin once the allied forces withdrew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
British Foreign Office
Pekin
New Honors for Boxers to Higher Positions
Shanghai officials expect Tuan to join the grand council and the taotai of Shanghai to become provincial judge with Kang Yi as deputy. Foreign officials reportedly protest to the Yangtze viceroys against these appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Tuan
Grand Council
Boxer
Kang Yi
Yang Tse
Hazzard Dies From Accidental Shot Wound
Charles Hazzard died this forenoon in Miller Nebraska after being wounded by an accidental shotgun discharge on September 13. He leaves a wife and one child and was a member of the Modern Woodmen and the Mystic Legion. He carried a life policy of 5000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haggerd
Miller
Neb
Charles Hazzard
Mystic Legion
Girl Bitten by Rattler Near Beatrice Neb
Miss Nellie Lichty living six miles southeast of Beatrice Nebraska was bitten on the hand by a rattlesnake on September 17. Prompt medical attention saved her life though she remains in a dangerous condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WWE
Neb
Nellie Lichty
Here
Returned Missionary Sent to Japan After Eight Years
Juniata Nebraska report notes Miss Anna Pane Gaugnter returns from eight years as a missionary in Japan under Rev. A. with remarks on her service and future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juniata
Neb
Anna Pane Gaugnter
Eis A
Japan
Beatrice school for feebleminded youth passes to Dr Dearing
Ended dispute over Beatrice institution ends with Dr. W H Dearing named as new superintendent. Dr C E Coffin and Secretary Jewell handed over control to Dearing after legal battles involving Dr Lang and Judge Stull, with mandamus forcing the turnover.
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Dr. Lang
Dr. Dearing
Lang
Stull
Supreme Court
Dearing
Post Office Discontinued at Telbasta Washington County
Telbasta post office in Washington county is ordered closed. Rural free delivery will serve patrons from Arlington Nebraska. Postmasters appointed D B Buzick Chase Chase county and J A Woods Drop Logan county. Etta M Lundy Wellfleet Lincoln county. A C Karens Genoa Wayne county. North American National Bank of Chicago approved as reserve agent for First National Bank of Wymore. Lt Col Hathaway will go from Omaha to Louisville to arrange army horse purchases.
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Washington
Telbasta
Washington County
Arlington
Nebraska
D B. Buzick
Chase
Chase County
L. R. Briggs
J. A. Woods
Drop
Logan County
L. Hudson
Etta M. Lundy
Wellfleet
Lincoln County
W. A. Brandt
Wyoming
Florence Kennedy
Winthrop
Natrona County
Towa
A. C. Karens
Genoa
Wayne County
North American National Bank of Chicago
First National Bank of
Wymore
Question on Jurisdiction in Sloan V United States
Judge Shiras dismissed the Sloan case for lack of jurisdiction and certified the issue to the Supreme Court. The questions seek to know if the land act to the Omaha Indians grants circuit court jurisdiction and whether suit against the United States alone excludes the tribe and others from the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Shiras
United States District Court
Thomas L. Sloan
United States
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Farmers' Supply Association of Lincoln Opens for Business
The Farmers' Supply Association of Lincoln Nebraska announces it will buy direct from manufacturers to supply farmers and locals at actual cost plus handling. The group offers groceries furniture carpets stoves harness and farm supplies from a Lincoln location at 13th and O streets and 130 N 18th Street.
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Farmers’ Supply Association of
Lincoln
Neb
13Th
O Streets
18Th Street
Windler Overhauled in Lincoln Capture
D. O. Whitford, known by several aliases, has been captured by Lincoln police chief. He spent days in Trenton and obtained a $100 loan from W. O. Robinson, president of the State bank, pledging cattle as security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Neb
D. O. Whitford
Lincoln
Whitford
W. O. Robinson
State Bank
Thieves Enter Blair Tailor Shop Steal Overcoats
Thieves entered the shop of J. P. Johnson a Blair merchant tailor by a rear window and stole two valuable overcoats left for repair. They did not reach the front room where a large stock of gentlemen's furnishings was kept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair, Neb
J. P. Johnson
Horse Thief Arrested In Papillion Nebraska
Char ley Hill a painter drinking sod corn extract attempted a country drive with a horse and buggy owned by Geo Klundeck. Sheriff McEvoy caught Hill and he was arrested for horse stealing.
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Papillion
Neb
Charley Hil
Geo. Klundeck
McEvoy
Hill
Supreme Court Rules Missouri Pacific Must Pay Estate Administrator
The Nebraska supreme court orders Missouri Pacific Railway Company to compensate W. K. Fox as administrator of Amos Thompson's estate for injuries suffered while Thompson worked as a brakeman near Union. This case marks the third Supreme Court review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Neb
Supreme Court
Missouri Pacific Railway Company
W. K. Fox
Amos Thompson
Union
Eva McElhinney Killed by Lightning in Lyons
Eva McElhinney 44, daughter of J C McElhinney of Lyons, was struck and instantly killed by lightning while walking home from downtown on an errand. The tragedy occurred in Lyons Nebraska on September 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyons, Neb
Eva
J. C. McElhinney
Woman Believed to Be Insane in Local Visits
Mrs. Lena Koshler a young woman was taken in charge by officers after showing unmistakable signs of insanity during visits to several local stores where she tried to buy the entire stock. Years ago her mind became unbalanced and she was taken to the asylum at Lincoln but was discharged as cured. She has since married and is mother of a small child.
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Plattsmouth
Neb
Lena Koshler
Lincoln
Allen's Foot-Ease advertised as cure for foot issues
The ad touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder for swollen feet corns bunions and burning feet. It claims quick relief and offers free samples by mailing Allen S. Olmsted LeRoy NY. Mentions price 25 cents and availability at druggists and shoe stores. Also notes a starch trust intends to stiffen prices.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy, N
Careful health tips and product ads in a mixed page
An assortment of patent medicine pitches and minor notices includes Cascarets candy cathartic promises easy bowel movements, a warning about imitations, a note on California Philippines trade, hair care remedies, corn cures, a casual Omaha census remark, and Magnetic Start suggestions.
Vacation deals and travel rates advertised by rail line
An advertisement details half fare round trips to southern points with further discounts on select dates from St. Louis and Kansas City, urging travel for vacation. It promotes contacting the Omaha & St. Louis Railroad Office at 1415 Farnam Street or writing Harry Moores for schedules and rates. It also includes assorted old quotes and medicine advertisements.
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ST. Louis
Kansas City
Omaha & St. Louis
R. R
Farnam St
Paxton
Harry
Moores
C. P
T. A
Omaha
Neb
Hall's Catarrh Cure Constitutional Remedy Ad
An old advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy priced at 75a. A brief note claims the first royal family member to ride a bicycle was the Duchess of Albany.
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Hall
Price
the Duchess of Albany
Oklahoma land opening and Kansas City book offer
An ad announces 8,000,000 acres of new lands in Oklahoma with 10 settlements and subscription details for The Kiowa Chief. It promotes Morgan's Manual and Fettlers' Guide maps, pricing, and a free illustrated book for subscribers, while offering reliable solicitors and Chautauqua cards.
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Oklahoma
Dick T. Morgan
Perry
O. T
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Cheyenne
Oregon
Evanston
Tien Tain
Fourteenth
United States Infantry
Bengal Lancers
Tammany Executive Committee
Hamburg
Bremen
John O. Shannon
Knights of Honor of
Elberton
Gordon Castle
Stormann
Carrigan Bay
Tapsen
Shanghai Province
Scranton
Ditcher
General Shafter
War Department
Lawton
Nome
Fred B. Clark
Lasalle Street
Butte, Mont
Social Democrats
Eugene V. Debs
Dewey
Prince Tame
A *Windler
New Starch Trust
California
Philippines
Acme Mfg. Co
Omana and
Hercules
Beemun
Piso
J. W. O’buren
Third Ave
Allaneapolis
Minn
Mra
Winslow
Dccabottla
Phaedrus
Fort Dearborn Pub. Co
Dearborn St
Cata A. J. Tower
Boston
Mass
NSIO
John W.morris
Jate
Devens
Atty Shlon
MW. M. Greens Song
Boz B
Atleeta, Ga
Teccea Amt
Prompson
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