Death penalty for Davis case jurors return verdict
In Ainsworth Nebraska the jury found Walter Rifenburg alias George Wilson guilty of first degree murder in the Davis pool hall case. The verdict carries the death penalty after a ten hour and forty minute deliberation. The slain man Davis was robbed of about $225 as he left a pool hall December 27. The court scheduled February 25 for a motion hearing due to the holiday.
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Ainsworth
Neb
Davis
Walter Rifenburg
George Wilson
Harrington
Wilson
J. Davis, Jr
Athet
Davin
O Wilgon
Demented Man Shoots Brother in Nebr Salem
Essy, a demented man from Burwell Salem area, attempted to murder his two brothers after stealing a gun. He shot one brother, Thomas Easy, twice and attacked the other until neighbors subdued him. Thomas Easy is recovering. Salem Easy will be sent to the asylum.
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Burwell
Thomas Easy
Salem Essy
Salem Easy
Insanity Board
Slster
Kearney Considers Joining Municipal League
At a Wednesday city council meeting in Kearney Nebraska a communique from the secretary of the league of municipalities asked the city to join. After discussion the city clerk was instructed to forward the required fee and arrange for participation as a member of the state league.
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Municipal League
Kearney
Neb
Ka League of Municipalities
Meccasary
Burlington Man Badly Burned
Sutton Neb Harry Reger Burling ton round house boss was about to ref lava and tank for use about the cars when a gas ignited severely burning his face and neck an injury expected to be painful. local physician reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Sutton
Harry Reger
Burlington Round House
Gan
Nebraska Happenings and Local Events Summary
News brief from Tecumseh and surrounding towns reports a small tenant house burned near Tecumseh, diphtheria quarantines in Ashland area, and multiple local incidents. Dredges shipped from Marion Ohio to Talmage for Little Nemaha drainage. notable deaths include G H Ruhank of Stockham and Arthur Newell of Hastings. Also notes on sewer work in Nebraska City, a fatal boiler incident at Omaha, and Beatrice building prospects.
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Edward Haworth
Tecumseh
Clyde Granger
Will Barbes
Hammer Construction Company
Marion
Talmage
Nemaha
Nemaha County
G. H. Ruhank
Hallam
Lancaster County
Stockton
Kas
Courtland
Nebraska Experiment Station
Nebraska
Agricultural Experiment Station
Lincoln
Nebr
Petrasch
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Upper
Egypt
Nebraska City
Dunlap
American Smelting and Refining Company
Omaha
Arthur Anderson
Arthur Newell
Hastings
Beatricé Alate
Beatrice
Avas
W. J. Nickles
Lexington
Brady
Nebraska’ State Branch
United National Association of Postoffice Clerks
Civil -Service
Postoffice
W. A. Howland
Mardelle
Fremont
Newell
Arthur Day
Gresham Farmers’ Institute
Farmers’ Institute
Gresham
Emil Nelson
Oakland
Olive M. Harrison
Lewan & Creech
South Omaha
Benjamin Harrison
Ida Herrison
Lorenzo M. Harrison
Harrison
Aquor
West
Seed Corn Germination Test Reveals Poor Nebraska Crop Prospects
The Omaha Commercial Club conducted 209 ear seed tests showing 145 ears unfit for seed and only 64 viable ears. Results vary by locality with Clarkson and Kearney yielding the best germination while Concord Wakefield and Colridge mildewed. The method used a 90 degree soak and three day germination in a controlled box.
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Nebraska
Omaha
Commercial Club
Watson Ranch
Kearney
Petersburg
Blair
Newman Grove
Waterloo
Norfolk
Hadar
Clay Center
Clarkson
Concord
Wakefield
Colridge
Des Moines
Douglas County
Iowa
Corn Seed Testing Moves Farmers to Join Crusade
The Northwestern and Union Pacific back a seed corn crusade led by Omaha’s Commercial Club. About 200 samples from across Nebraska are in testing, with Chief Tester Campbell watching results closely. Experts warn much seed corn fails to grow, risking twelve bushels per acre, prompting widespread testing and farmer action.
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Northwestern
Union Pacific
Commercial Club of
Omaha
Commercial Club
Campbell
Robertson Bros
Waterloo
George Coupland
University of Nebraska
Elgin
General Grant Declines Epworth Assembly Invitation
Frederick D. Grant informs Addison and Mr. Jones that he cannot attend the Epworth assembly Patriotic day in August due to maneuvers at Pine Camp in August. He expresses appreciation for the invitation and regrets the inability to be present.
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Grant
Epworth Assembly
Frederick D. Grant
Addison
Department of the Lakes
Chicago
Wait
Jones
Pine Camp
Frederick D.grant
Nebraska Hardware Officers Elected At Convention
The Nebraska hardware dealers convention announced officers: President G. R. Wycott of Madison. vice presidents Ernest Hoppe of Lincoln L Worth of Falls City Gale Lawson of Hastings. secretary J Frank Barr of Lincoln reelected. treasurer H J Hall of Lincoln reelected. executive committee chairman Fred Ebinger of Plainview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Nebraska ~ Hardware
G. R._ Wycott
Madison
Ernest Hoppe
Lincoln
L. Worth
Falls City
Gale Lawson
Hastings
J. Frank Barr
H. J. Hall
Fred Ebinger
Plainview
Two Goals For New Wheat Millers League
The Southwestern Hard Winter Wheat Millers league aims to end long time sales and shorten credit terms for certain patrons. A Kansas City committee set to draft trade rules will report in two weeks. Rules apply to eastern shipments, not local territory credits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern Hard Winter Wheat Millers’ League
Kansas City
Consignees
Mayor Love Plans Quiet Fourth Celebration
Mayor Love weighs a sane Fourth of July plan to secure a smooth celebration with minimal trouble. Last year residents objected as they were not asked to join in time, prompting earlier consideration this year.
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Love
Labor Chautauqua Planned by Lincoln Unions
A labor chautauqua is planned for the coming summer by Lincoln labor unions. A committee will arrange speakers and select a date and place. Addresses will focus on economic topics of interest to union members.
Cure of Eczema by Cuticura Remedies Prompts Gratitude
Mrs Alfie Elson of Battle Creek Michigan reports a five year battle with severe itching and bleeding eczema ending after using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent. She credits first bath and one ointment application followed by four bottles, nine years ago, with no recurrence.
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Alfie Elson
Inn Road
Battle Creek
Mich
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Gilbert Fay
Fay
Omaha Commercial Club
GEO Corn Crusade
The
League
Mrs. Blink
Mr. Blink
Eczema
Dodds
Guare
John Deere
John Deere Plow C CO
Omaha, Neb
Zport Automobile Repairing
Bertschy Motor CO
Council Bluffs
B. F. Swanson Company, Inc
13Th St
Herbert E. Gooch CO
Fraternity
Lincolm
Bell Phone
Auto Phone
Beatrice Creamery Co
Reisters College
Bar
Lincoln, Neb
Bara E. Hays
Mgr
Ian
General
Jane Castings
M Street
Bertschy
Council Bluffs, Iowa
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