Harvest festival planned in Shelton in September
Nebraska notes report Shelton to host a harvest festival in the second week of September. Frost touched Elkhorn valley near Stanton and a porcupine sighting near Mitchell is noted as rare in Nebraska. Telephone wars in Emerson grant free service on two systems and local improvements in Cambridge total sixteen thousand dollars so far.
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Shelton
Elkhorn
Stanton
Wallace
Mitchell
Nebraska
Emerson
Cambridge
York County
Frank James
J. Adam Bede
Minnesota
Congress
Hebron Journal
Nebraska City
A. P. Ginn
Peter Freese
J. N. Squires
C. B. Bickel
Louis
Figg
Bellevue
Douglas County
McEvoy
Sarpy County
Max Spahr
Norfolk
Mickey
Clements
Madison
Pennsylvania
Outlawry damage suit tied to Cripple Creek mob actions
Colorado figures led by Eugene N Engley defend against claims by deportations and mob violence in Cripple Creek. A B Carleton admits involvement, while J C Higens cites threats and bond disputes. Legal moves seek injunctions, compensation, and federal protection from Roosevelts-era unrest.
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Eugene N. Engley
Colorado
Cripple Creek
Colorado Springs
Western Federation of Miners
A. B. Carleton
J.C. Higens
Carleton
Montrose
J. Knox Burton
Michael J. O'Neil
Burton
Teller County
Independence Depot
Victor
Henry Robertson
Mannix
de Portees
Peabody
Thomas Partel
Roosevelt
Harry Heimerdinder
Montana Corporation
Frank Aikens
Stephen Leahy
William Bishaway
Underwood
Stolen Clothing Recovered in Grand Island Case
Grand Island police recovered clothing stolen from A. C. Menek’s store. The haul included forty pairs of trousers and nine shirts found in a barn tied to Milton Boyd, associate of Burns. Boyd was arrested at his mother’s home after officers traced the items to the hay loft.
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Grand Island
A. C. Menek
Milton Boyd
Man Burns
Boyd
Waddick
Free Methodist Meet Nebraska Conference Concludes
The Nebraska conference of the Free Methodist church at Butte Nebraska closes after large attendance. Appointments announced for Norfolk district and Butte district with presiding elder O L Barnes and others to oversee churches including Norfolk Birch Meadow Grove Concord Page Minnie Beers and more. Supplied positions listed for several counties and towns with evangelist J R Finch and superintendent roles.
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Nebraska
the Free Methodist Church
Butte
Neb
Norfolk
O. L. Barnes
Birch
Meadow Grove
H. Allgee
Fairview
Clay Ridge
I. C. Graybill
Concord
Page
Minnie Beers
Riverside
A. F. McClure
Bonesteel
Mount Zion
Naper
T. B. Wilson
Kirkwood
Mayblow
M. Hartsock
Lynch
Groes
David Powell
Mills
Shilo
Lake View
Lincoln
W. W. Bruce
Yutan
Bethel
K. M. ‘Poff
Wahoo
Mount Carmel
Bright Street
William McElfresh
Nebraska City
L. E. Barnes
Tecumseh
Table Rock
Wymore
Lemore Dailey
Belvidere
York
C. C. Cox
Judge rules for Mrs Peterson in Bauer estate case
Mrs Mathilda Peterson of Omaha gains half of John H. Bauer estate valued at $13 001 after years as Bauer's adoptive daughter. Judge Travis finds her heirship valid though not named in the will. Other heirs plan appeal to higher courts.
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Mathilda Peterson
Plattsmouth
Omaha
John H. Bauer
Peterson
Bauer
Travis
Brigham Fined for Shipping Game From Custer County
The long delayed case of A. E. Brigham of Oconto County was tried under the state game law. Brigham, a merchant, received a $150 fine plus costs after evidence showed 800 prairie chickens and other game birds were shipped by car to a Chicago commission merchant. A witness disappeared and further details were unavailable.
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A. E. Brigham
Oconto
Custercounty
Brigham
Carter
Commission
Chicago
Custer County
Woman Robbed of 4000 Dollars in Chadron
The home of Mae Johnson in Chadron Nebraska was entered by two masked men through a window. One man restrained her while the other robbed her of 4000 dollars in greenbacks from an inside pocket. The robbers fled through the back door as the woman cried for help and police were alerted.
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Mae Johnson
Chadron
Neb
Johnson
Jolson
County Treasurer Receives State Credit on Refunding Loss
County Treasurer Knight of Lancaster County announced the state auditor confirmed the county was credited for refunds of state money lost during the Maxey Cobb era. Treasurer Sullivan later repaid the amount in full, and Knight secured a formal receipt aligning the accounts. The total refunded sum was seven thousand eight hundred sixty three dollars and seventy cents.
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Knight
Lancaster
Maxey’ Cobb
Cobb
Sullivan
Acrome
Burglars Blow Safe Doors At Milford Bank
Burglars entered the Nebraska State bank at Milford and blew the outer doors off the safe but took little money. They scattered cayenne pepper inside and out, then fled. No serious damage. inner doors untouched. The bank, F. 8S Johnson & Co, near the mill, is near completion of a new building and post office upstairs.
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Nebraska State Bank
Milford
Neb
Johnson & Co
Devastating Minnesota Tornado Kills Fifteen
A violent tornado swept from Fort Snelling toward St Paul and Minneapolis, killing fifteen people and injuring fifty five. It caused extensive property damage estimated at three million dollars, destroying bridges, buildings, and crops along an eight mile path.
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St. Paul
Minneapolis
Fort Snelling
West St. Paul
Harriet Island
Wabasha Street Bridge
Wabasha Street
Tivoli Concert Hall
High Bridge
Mississippi
St. Paul Public Baths
Tivoli Theater
Chatea
Camp Victor Vifquain Named for Nebraska General
The Nebraska national guard camp at David City is renamed Camp Victor Vifquain to honor the late General Vifquain, former adjutant general of the guard.
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Vifquain
Nebraska National Guard
David City
Victor Vifquain
General Vifquain
Wreck on the Rock Island near Altamont
Train from Kansas City bound north wrecked two miles east of Altamont Missouri as rails spread. Two persons were probably fatally hurt and fifteen others seriously injured according to reports.
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Rock Island
Rock Island & Pacific Railway
Kansas City
Altamont
Lincoln Meeting Sets State Ticket for Nebraska
Executive committees of the two Nebraska state central committees meet in Lincoln and agree on a united state ticket. A. A. Worsley withdraws from congress and state senate races to aid the ticket. Townsend remains on the lieutenant governor line. R. R. Weber is re elected chair of the populist committee with Edmisten as vice chair and Eager as treasurer. Headquarters chosen for Lindell Lincoln or Royal hotels.
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Lincoln Hotel
Lincoln
A. A. Worsley
Congress
Townsend
Franklin
Lindell, Lincoln Or
Royal Hotels
Nebraka State Fair speed program reveals record entries
Public list shows one of the largest speed programs for the Nebraska state fair with Lincoln leading entries. Nineteen horses entered from Lincoln for the events. The state fair board will award 38 000 in purses. Dan Patch day is Tuesday August 30 with a drive to lower the world record on the half mile track.
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Nebraska
Labor Day Proclamation Issued by Governor Mickey
Governor Mickey proclaims Monday September 5, 1904 as Labor Day in Nebraska urging all workers to rest from toil and devote the day to social intellectual and physical enjoyment. The proclamation reflects the nation’s measure of greatness by labor and notes the establishment of a labor department and widespread state observances.
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Mickey
Nebraska
John H. Mickey
Nebraska Crops hailed as superior by visiting preacher
Rev. Luther P. Ludden just back from Kansas and Missouri praises Nebraska corn. He says Nebraska outpaces Missouri and Kansas, with only a Shenandoah valley strip near Red Oak Indiana rivaling Nebraska. He notes many Missouri fields yield less than a quarter, while Nebraska shows strong growth.
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Nebraska
Luther P. Ludden
Kansas
Missouri
Shenandoah Valley
Red Oak
Auditor Weeton Fights Wolf Bounty Claims in Supreme Court
The Lincoln Safe Deposit and Trust Company sues to collect 288 from the state as wolf bounty claims. The last legislature allocated 40,000 for outstanding wolf bounty payments, and Safe Deposit purchased many of the claims from original holders.
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Weeton
Supreme Court
Lincoln Safé Deposit and Trust Company
Safe Deposit Company
Seven Year Old Clarence Wrestles With Stork Quest
A seven year old boy climbs through a skylight clutching his father's shotgun. A nurse begs him to stop as he declares he is after the stork that brought a baby to Tommy Brown in a bid to avoid a crying child.
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Clarence
Tommy Brown
Free to Twenty-Five Ladies Exposition Trip Contest
Defiance Starch Co offers 25 round trip tickets to the St Louis Exposition. In Illinois Iowa Nebraska Kansas and Missouri, the top five entrants sending the most trade marks from a 10 cent 16 ounce Defiance cold water starch win. Trade marks must reach Omaha Nebraska by September 1 1904. Tickets mailed by registered mail September 5.
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Defiance Starch Co
Illinois
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Defiance
Defiance Starch. Co
Omaha
Nebr
Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for Children
Advertisement notes many ailments treated by Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for Children including Summer Complaint Feverishness and Teething Disorders with a claim of worm destruction. Sold by druggists for 25 cents. sample mailed free from Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy New York. Also includes a short dialogue and a joke about romance and finances.
Youth's bold telegraph plea ends with travel plans
A college youth, after a heavy draw on an elderly man, wired a demand for one hundred dollars. The old man simply replied Go to the devil. Undaunted, the youth sent another message requesting 160 for a return ticket.
Emancipation debate spurs new social ties in Boutown
In Boutown a woman advocates self funding and independence as part of a movement. She has formed new companionships with Miss Strongsoul and is pressing for personal expense coverage. Upton questions the setup, noting the shift in social expectations.
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Bouttown
Streetcar Etiquette Sparks Question About Stops
A passenger notes the rear car doors stop for boarding and alighting while the front cars roll on, asking why the system saves time by isolating the stop. The observation reflects urban transit practices in 1950s streetcars.
Monarchy boasts generals while war news jibes at Japan
A witty exchange notes the czar’s count of Russian generals and claims Japan shows deference to their rivals. The remark casts light on morale as the war scene shifts with playful barbs about leadership and strength.
Cured of Bladder and Kidney Trouble by Dodd's Kidney Pills
Friarpoint Mississippi August 22 special Rev H H Hatch reports 26 years of bladder and kidney sickness ended by Dodd's Kidney Pills. He claims no pain since using the remedy and calls it the best treatment. The ad touts kidney cure as the path to urinary issues including Bright's disease.
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Friarpoint
Miss
H. H. Hatch
Hatch
Dodd
Bright
De fiance Starch Tops Brands in Local Trade
Hundreds of customers applaud the extra quantity and superior quality of De fiance Starch, claiming it is displacing rival brands. Some shoppers report they cannot sell any other starch.
Woman's husband praised for wealth and kindness to kids
A quip notes a wife boasting about her husband's wealth or generosity to their children when describing him. The remark reflects common humor about spousal bragging and family duties.
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