Nebraska notes on banks crops and accidents across counties
Albion to build a new bank office as Rankin Bros buy county land. Beatrice taxes rise with 19 mills while assessed values climb. Seward fish reveal a coin and nails. Multiple injuries and incidents including a boy thief, a horse accident, a crippled rider, and tar fire at Humboldt lumber yard.
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New Albion National Bank
Nebraska
Cambridge
Stone
Rankin. Bros
Blue River
Seward
York
Omaha
Alfred Yenbock
Lake City
Wade Miller
Ottumwa
Ernest Shurleff
Humboldt
Farnam
G. D._Faulkas
F. Parker
Mr. Rose
Holdrege
Funk
Joe Brown
Brown
Tennessee
Murray
Japanese Fighters Hold Port Arthur in Reports via Indianapolis News
The Indianapolis News reports from its Che Foo correspondent Hector Fuller that Russian losses at Port Arthur are matched by Japanese casualties and credit Japanese artillery with high effectiveness. Fuller describes Chinese ports delivering supplies to besieged forces, repairs to battleships, new forts, and a garrison of 60,000 to 80,000. He recounts his own release from a Russian prison and transport to Cree Foo.
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Vafangow
Telissa
Associated Press
Port. Arthur
New Chwang
Indianapolis News
Hector
Fuller
Che Foo
Port Arthur
Sian
Chieg&' Junk
Cree Foo
Arthur
Port Arthuue
Kade
Miautao
Onhee
Grafters at Bonesteel Rush to Rosebud Agency
A flood of landseekers and fortune hunters descends toward the Rosebud Agency as the Northwestern railroad doubles the Nor folk to Bonesteel train. Tramps and thugs ride free, forming a mob bold enough to strike Norfolk, the Rosebud gateway, as hopefuls from Sioux City and Omaha join the influx.
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Rosebud
Grégory County
South Dakota
Northwestern Railroad
Norfolk
Bonesteel
Bloux City
Omaha
State’ Penitentiarie
Four Thousand Attend Picnic of Omaha Unions
The Omaha and South Omaha butchers unions held a large picnic at Mattes grove near Nebraska City with over four thousand attendees from three special Missouri Pacific trains. Visitors joined local hosts for athletic events including a 28 minute tug of war won by Nebraska City packing house men and Huffner of South Omaha won a steer dressing contest in four minutes forty six seconds. Balloon ascension and amusements kept visitors entertained with no accidents reported.
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Omaha
South Omaha
Nebraska City
Missouri
Pacific
Mattes’ Grove
Arband
Huffner
Washington Park Derby Triumph Ends East's Long Bet
First time in history the Washington Park Derby goes to an eastern colt, Highball, trained by Bud May and owned by W M Scheftel. Woodson, a long shot, places second just half a length ahead of Rapid Water and English Lad. Time 2 33 ties the prior best, Pichet last year.
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Highball
Olt
W.M. Scheftel
Chicago
Washington Park
B. Dickerson
Woodson
John.a. "Drake
Lumber Trust In Trouble
The United States Court of Appeals at San Francisco ruled that the City Retail Lumber Company of Vancouver Washington formed a restraint of trade in the lumber market. Arthur Ellis and others faced the suit for damages after a $250 fine and a pledge not to buy from outside the combination. The higher court remanded for a new trial, citing the Northern Securities decision.
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Dicuit Court of Appeals
San Francisco
Arthur
Ellis
City Retail, Lumber Company
Vancouver
Washington
Oregon
City Retail’ Lumber Company
City Retail Lumber Company
Circuit
Supreme Court
Northern Securities
Roosevelt Evokes Valley Forge and Gettysburg Heroism
The address lauds Washington and Lincoln from Valley Forge and Gettysburg as symbols of national character. Roosevelt emphasizes daily steadfast duty over dramatic moments, urging future resilience and the public spirit to sustain the republic through hardship.
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Valley Forge
Washington
United States
Roosevelt
Lincoln
Union
Liberty
Republic
Gettysburg
Virginia
Stone Wall
Cemetery Ridge
Valley
Becasue
Trust Smashing in Guam
Lieutenant Raymond Stone acting governor of Guam orders reduction of prices on necessities to relieve islanders from alleged merchant collusion driving up costs. Merchants heed the warning and adjust pricing to avert further government action.
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Raymond Stone
Guam
Agana
Island
Valuations of Railroads for State Equalization
The state board of equalization will not hold another session until the secretary completes certifications to the counties of their railroad mileages and valuations for assessment. Each system must be distributed to the counties it serves, with about two hundred computations required before amounts can be certified to taxing jurisdictions.
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State Board of
St . Union
Pacif É
Burlington
Missouri Pacific 2
Rock Island
Yeiecae Ee
Northwestern
Bt. Fee, Ee
A &S. F. Veges Sheet
Best& Oal
NO MORE SUNDAY BALL IN BROOKLYN
Brooklyn court rule declares professional baseball games at Washington park illegal on Sundays. Justice Gaynor denies motion to discharge Edward Poole and John Dillon of the Brooklyn baseball club, who face trial for violating the Sunday law by playing Pittsburg.
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Gaynor
New York Supreme Court
Brooklyn
Washington Park
Edward Poole
John Dillon
Brooklyn Baseball Club
Pittsburg
Gaylor
Still in the Lead
A brief sports update notes that a team remains in the lead during a game described as up to date. No further details on teams scores or exact timing are provided in the readable text.
Farmers' Co Operative Shipping Association Plans Terminal Elevators
The Farmers' Co Operative Shipping Association of Nebraska and Kansas focuses on stabilizing finances this year by reinforcing existing subordinate units. It plans terminal elevators at Omaha to handle grain from Nebraska and northern Kansas, with incorporation of a Nebraska terminal elevator company. Vincent of Omaha, a founder, reports 30,0000 in net earnings on 90,000 capital, an 8 percent cash dividend, and a 1.5 percent rebate on grain sold to members.
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Farmers’ Co- Operative Shipping Association
Nebraska
Kansas
Ona Sound
Omaha
Vincent
War Board Approves 16500 Test for Crozier Guns
The board of ordnance and fortifications in Washington allocates 16500 for testing six 6 inch wire wound guns designed by General Crozier chief of ordnance. The guns were presented as a patent to the government to evaluate their performance.
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Board of Ordnance and Fortifications
Washington
General Crozier
Man Sentenced After Grand Island Break‑in
Marvin, arrested recently in Grand Island for breaking into a car and stealing two pounds of tobacco, admitted guilt after evidence. He testified he had previously served six years in the penitentiary and believed another term would fit. He pleaded guilty and received two years at hard labor.
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Marvin
Grand Island
Moyer Returned to Cripple Creek in Mine Explosion Case
Charles H. Moyer, president of the Western Federation of Miners, was delivered by Sheriff Rutan of Telluride to two Cripple Creek deputies under a warrant tied to the Vindicator mine blast of November 1, 1903. He had been held for nearly three months under Governor Peabody before a writ of habeas corpus from Judge Thayer prompted transfer. District Attorney Mullen then dismissed all charges in the territory.
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Rutan
Telluride
Colo
Charles H. Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
Cripple Creek
Moyer
Thayer
St. Louis
Mullen
Kansas City Building Collapses After Ammonia Blast
A four story brick building at Third and Delaware streets occupied by the Black Syrup and Refining company partially collapsed after an ammonia explosion on the third floor. Six people were buried under debris. fifty boys and girls fled in panic and others escaped via fire escapes. Injured include Martha Fisher 16 and Claude Chambers 20 both seriously hurt.
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Kansas City
Third
Delaware Streets
Black Syrup and Refining Company
Martha Fisher
Claude Chambers
Lou Dillon Breaks Trotting Record at Glennville Track
Ten thousand spectators watch Lou Dillon the trotting mare win at Glennville track near Cleveland Ohio. Driven by owner C K G Billings she runs a mile in 2 06 with a 30 second last quarter to beat amateur records. Billings then rides Charlie Mac a mile in saddle attempting to lower amateur world mark to 2 17.
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Lou Dillon
Glennville
Cleveland
C. K. G. Billings
Mr. Billings
Charlie Mac
Military Despotism in Cripple Creek Food Aid
Reports to the Western Federation of Miners in Denver allege Colorado militia interference with relief for deported miners families in Cripple Creek. A woman named Sophie King claimed military orders restricting aid to through the military, and a rope allegedly placed around Victor storekeeper John Harper’s neck in the militia’s presence. The federation rescinded aid via direct payments and plans legal action against the governor of Colorado and Captain Moore, former militia commander, alongside actions against General Bell.
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Western Federation of Miners
Denver
Cripple Creek
Sophie King
John Harper
Union
Victor
Bell
Federation
Colorado
President Moyer
Captain Moore
General Bell
Larger mail car to serve Northwestern rail line
For a year business men along the Northwestern rail road between Omaha and Bonesteel S C have urged the post office department to add a larger mail car. A car with twice the capacity of the current one will be installed within a few days to improve mail service along the route.
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Northwestern
Omaha
Bonesteel
S. C
Post Office Department
Filipinos commendable work on Burnside off Alaska coast
Sixty Filipino sailors on the United States cable ship Burnside performed admirably in rough Alaskan seas last year. Twenty were detail workers, with one voyage nearly ending in disaster. Despite harsh conditions the crew stayed healthy and cheerfully carried out duties, prompting officials to plan further Filipino crews for Alaska operations.
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United States
Burnside
Alaska
Col. Allen
United States Signal Corps
Philippine Islands
Greely
Alaskan
Soap That Does the Washing of Itself Sparks Fuss
A Kansas City grandmotherly shopper storms a grocer with a tale about self washing soap. She complains the soap fails to lather and wonders why her boy bought soap and cheese, connecting the cheese to a mystery mislaid by the household. The grocer quietly points to the cheese as the culprit behind the strange Welsh rabbit side note.
Debate on Bird Plumes and Women’s Hats Sparks Debate
Kate Sanborn quotes Mr Stott condemning the plume trade as cruel to herons and chicks. He blames men for driving the fashion while noting women wear feathers to attract male approval, not for self adornment. The remark stems from a National Magazine article.
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Mr. Stott
You Are the Sunshine
A lyric urging resilience and cheer in hard times. It encourages singing, keeping heart true, and letting the skies stay blue despite gloom. The piece highlights the upbeat role of sunshine as a metaphor for hope and perseverance.
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Baltimore
Keetl Marks 50 Years as Ottumwa Church Organist
Prof Charles Keetl completed his fiftieth year as organist at St Marys Catholic Church Ottumwa Iowa on May 10. He began with a melodeon and has never missed a mass vespers or benediction he promised to play. He is now 69 years old.
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Charles Keetl
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Ottumwa
Iowa
Telegraph notes British Somaliland pursuit of Mad Mullah drags on
The Telegraph says Britain's chase of the Mad Mullah in Somaliland has lasted longer than the chase of Dewet. Troops have labored in a barren region and failed to make it yield laurels despite their best efforts.
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Somaliland
London ‘Telegraph
Mullah
Dewet
Brown University Steward Resigns After Nearly Twenty Years
Archibald Delaney resigns as Brown University steward effective Aug. 1 after a tenure starting in 1885. He will be succeeded by E. A. Burlingame, a Providence civil engineer, who takes over the role at Brown.
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Archibald Delaney
Brown University
Delaney
Brown
E. A. Burlingame
Providence
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