Nebraska Speed Association fixes meeting dates for 1908
The Nebraska Speed Association met in Lincoln to map the circuit for 1908 racing. Three new members Tecumseh Grand Island and Tekamah joined making eight towns contesting honors. Officers elected President F E Kimball Beatrice secretary H V Riesen Beatrice. Purses reduced to 300 with entries open to all comers. Schedule lists Yecumseh July 7 8 Auburn July 14 16 Beatrice July 28 29 Tekamah August 4 5 6 remont August 11 12 13 Columbus August 18 19 20 Grand Island August 25 26 27.
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Nebraska Speed’ S Association
Lincoln
Tecumseh
Grand Island
Tekamah
F. E K. Kimball
Beatrice
H. V. Riesen
Nebraska
Yecumseh
Auvburn
Wymore
Columbus
Kearney Man Fatally Shot at Local Hotel
Leonard Morton was shot at the American hotel in Kearney by Morgan Lewis a Cheyenne Wyoming miner who had stayed there about three weeks. The pair had been drinking and quarreled. Lewis fired three shots hitting Morton once in the breast causing instant death. Morton was the stepson of J L Nichols and employed by the Union Pacific railroad. Lewis surrendered claiming self defense.
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Kearney
Leonard Morton
American
Morgan Lewis
Cheyenne
Wyo
Lewis
Morton
J. L. Nichols
Union Pacific Railroad
Joke ends in serious charge for Goehner druggist
A. G. Pitcaithley, a druggist in Goehner, was arrested by Sheriff Gillan for selling liquor without a license. The sheriff levy on execution revealed large kegs of whiskey and beer, Pitcaithley pleaded guilty in Seward and was fined $200 plus costs. It is reported to be a second offense.
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Seward
A. G
Pitecaithley
Goehner
Gillan
Pitcaithley
Corcoran
Pitcarthley
Lincoln auditorium to host state poultry show in January
Secretary L. P. Ludden of the State Poultry Association expects the Lincoln auditorium to reach capacity for the Nebraska poultry show set January 20 to 25. The event aims to top prior shows in entries and quality, boosting Nebraska's standing in poultry. The Western division of the National White Wyandotte Society will hold its annual show in conjunction with Nebraska. The Wyandotte district runs from Indiana to the Pacific coast.
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L. P. Ludden
State Poultry Association
Lincoln Auditorium
Nebraska
State
National
White Wyandotte Society
Wyandotte
Indiana
Pacific Coast
Normal Training Class Visits Lincoln Schools
Superintendent Gamble of Plattsmouth high school led a seventeen student normal training class to Lincoln. They toured the state house with State Superintendent Mee Brien in the forenoon and visited the state farm and university in the afternoon. At the farm a seed corn lecture was given to the group.
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Lincoln
Gamble
Plattsmouth High School
State House
Mee Brien
State Farm and University
Largest number of convicts at Nebraska penitentiary
Warden A. D. Beemer reports 407 convicts, the highest total ever here, with 404 on December's last day. December saw 34 admissions, 6 discharges, 2 paroles, 1 conditional pardon, and 1 execution. Harrison Clarke, Omaha, died in custody. 270 prisoners were employed by the contractor.
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Beemer
A. D. Beemer
Nebraska Penitentiary
W. H. Dorgan
Lincoln
Wyoming
Harrison Clarke
Omaha
Keeping Record of Employes Burlington’s Bureau Explained
J N Redburn of Chicago spoke at Plattsmouth about the Burlington employment bureau. Applicants sign a full history with references. they must list previous employers, roles, reasons for leaving, character and marital status. Applications go to Chicago for examination and filing as part of the employe history.
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Burlington
J. N. Redburn
Chicago
Burlington Employment Bureau
Plattsmouth
WAGGENER ADMITS MISSOURI PACIFIC PASS MISTAKE
Attorney B P Waggener says Missouri Pacific passes were mistakenly sent to Nebraska railroad commissioners and their attorneys. He explains Kansas law requires passes for board members and officers, and the error occurred when Nebraska names were included in his absence.
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Missouri Pacific
Nebraska
Mmistake
B. P. Wagegener
Kansas
South
Nebraska Railroad Commissioners
No State Warrants Out as Private Holders Diminish
Treasurer Brian reports no general fund warrants in private hands. The state holds all interest bearing warrants as investments for trust funds, with interest accruing to the state. University warrants show a similar pattern, few held by individuals after recent market activity.
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Brian
Election Contest Ended Over Proper Service in Shrewsbury Case
County Judge Berry dismissed the Shrewsbury versus Wiker election contest after Sheriffs service by constable was ruled improper under law. Attorneys argued the sheriff was a party and service must be by coroner. The ruling ends the case unless appealed to the district court. Shrewsbury may drop the suit.
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Shrewsbury
Wiker
Berry
Alliance, Boyd & Barker
Tor Sheriif Wiker
Mr. Shrewsbury
Sheriff Wilker
Rich family photo seeks Labor Commissioner's Nebraska riches
Dr Rich of Grand Island says Labor Commissioner Ryder overlooks local wealth. He sent a photo of himself, his wife, and seven children to illustrate the riches they claim to have acquired since moving to Nebraska.
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Dr. Rich
Grand Island
Ryder
Nebraska
Mr. Ryder
Money Seeks Investment in Active Demand for Commercial Paper
The banking easing last week relieved financial tension in major centers. A New York surplus of 6 million confirmed the shift, freeing funds to central markets, lowering discount rates abroad, and boosting demand for commercial paper.
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New York
London
Bank of England
Bank of France
Tragic Stampede Kills Sixteen Children in Barnsley Hall
A fatal crush at a Barnsley public hall left sixteen children dead and forty injured as the crowd surged for seats at an entertainment. The panic began when ushers moved some youngsters to the stalls, triggering a deadly rush down the stairs and into the aisles. Police and attendants struggled to rescue the injured while crowds filled the corridors outside.
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Barnsley
England
Fire in Five Story Pratt Paper Plant in Minneapolis
A fire at the Pratt Paper company five story plant in Minneapolis caused losses totaling about 150000 dollars. The blaze spread rapidly affecting nearly a full city block. The Northern Pickling company and the Bigg Broom company were among the major losers.
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Pratt Paper Company
Minneapolis
Havana Cigar Workers Strike Affects 3000 In Independent Plants
About 3,000 workmen at independent Havana cigar factories are on strike. The American Tobacco company plants are not affected. A conference with Governor Charles Magoon is expected and terms for settlement likely soon.
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Havana
American Tobacco Company
Charles Magoon
Governor Recognizes Action Protecting Italian Tobacco
A. Calvini, New York representative of the Italian government, thanks Governor Wilson of Kentucky for promptly protecting tobacco owned by the Italian government from night raiders.
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A. Calvini
New York
Wilson
Kentucky
Terrible theatre disaster in Boyertown rips through crowd
A moving picture scene tank explosion at the Rhoades opera house during Mrs. Monroe of Washington's production triggers a fatal fire and stampede. Reports describe collapsing floors, exploding coal oil lamps, and a chaotic rescue as dozens perish and many more are severely injured in the blaze.
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Rhoades
Roosevelt orders withdrawal of troops from Goldfield Nevada
President Roosevelt directs the removal of federal troops from Goldfield after a government commission found mine operators planned wage cuts and union busting. The panel said most miners are law abiding, but condemned the Western Federation of Miners for violent influence and mismanagement.
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Roosevelt
Goldfield
Nevada
Sparks
Government Commission
Western Federation of Miners
Miners’ Union
Fire devastates Parker Building. four NYFD die
A blaze at the Parker building on Fourth Avenue between East Eighteenth and Nineteenth Streets in Manhattan killed four New York firefighters and injured many others. The twelve story structure collapsed floor by floor trapping crews as flames spread. the fire caused about five million dollars in losses. Florence Hotel acted as a temporary hospital for the injured.
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New York
Eighteenth
Nineteenth Streets
Fourth Avenue
Manhattan
Thomas Phillips
Thomas O’connor
John Lynch
John Fallon
Tim Hutchinson
Weldon
Darvan
Florence Hotel
Eighteenth Street
Narow
Schmitz Granted Release in Extortion Case Ruling
California appellate court voids Schmitz extortion conviction related to French restaurant fees. Ruef, who pleaded guilty to taking fees, is also deemed innocent under the ruling. The decision dismisses all charges, wipes out the French restaurant cases, and orders bail releases for both men.
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District Court’of Appeals
San Francisco
Handel
Eugene E. Schmitz
Abe Ruef
Ruef
Schmitz
Knickerbocker Trust Plans Reorganization Aimed at Reopening
A letter reveals authorizes reorganization of the Knickerbocker Trust company. The plan includes Mark Twain holding 51 199 dollars in the suspended trust. Most depositors are expected to approve the plan and the trust company likely to reopen.
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Mark Twain
Knickerbocker Trust Company
Humorist
Jack London Snark Missing in Pacific Voyage
Friends of Jack London fear his December Marquesas arrival has not occurred as the Snark left Hilo Hawaii on October 7 bound for the Marquesas and is about a month overdue.
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Jack London
Marquesas Islands
London
Hilo
Hawaii
Snark
Marquesas
Bank May Be Reorganized In Kansas City Case
A stockholders committee reports the suspended National Bank of Commerce in Kansas City may be reorganized after a full resources study. The committee invites Comptroller W B Ridgley to Kansas City to audit their findings and approval is needed before any reorganization steps.
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National Bank of Commerce
Kansas City
Committee of Stockholders
W. B. Ridgley
Ridgely
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