Welcome to Admiral Togo Honors in Japan Return from War
Admiral Togo arrives at Shimbashi station and reaches the palace for an audience with the emperor. Ministers, diplomats, and crowds line the streets as four gun salutes echo the capital. The emperor commends Togo and his fleet for service and victory at the Sea of Japan.
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Japan
Togo
Shimbashi Station
Kaataokaa
Kamimura
Dewa
Inouye
Admiral Togo
Sakuma
Tokio
Hibiya’ Park
Burlington and Union Pacific Battle for Western Nebraska Route
Burlington wins initial right of way by securing land from David Hunter north of Sutherland as Union Pacific rushes labor forces to the North Platte river region. The Burlington plans a line along the river's south bank from Bridgeport while UP contemplates the north bank. Land values rise ten dollars per acre since Saturday morning.
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Union Pacific
Burlington
Nebraska
North Platte
O. M. Cruse
W. A. Dilworth
Omaha
County
North Patte River
Bridgeport
W. L. ‘Park
Mohler
Supt. Ware
West
Chappell
Platte River
Druse
David Hunter
Sutherland
Hunter
North Platte River
Nebraska Receives Awards at Port land Exposition
The Nebraska state commission reports 122 medals from 125 entries at the Lewis and Clark exposition. Corn led the display as the plan favored by limited exhibit space, with 63 gold medals awarded, more golds than all other awards combined. The commission will notify exhibitors of prize details and diploma times.
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Portland Exposition
Nebraska State Commission
Nebraska
Bilroy
Prison Workers Meet Annual Session Opens in Lincoln
The National Prison Association begins its annual meeting at St Paul Methodist church in Lincoln with over 100 out of town delegates and local supporters. President Garvin of Connecticut sent a telegram he would arrive later. Former Judge Reese presided as Governor Mickey and Mayor Brown welcomed delegates. General Brinkerhoff of Mansfield spoke for the association. A reception followed in church parlors with many citizens present.
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National Prison Association
Lincoln
Frank W. Brown
R. Brinkerhoff
Mansfield
Plattsmouth man shoots brother-in-law in self defense
In Plattsmouth a man named Frank L Busche shot and killed George Stadler in darkness through a kitchen door panel. Coroner's inquest found Busche justified as Stadler had threatened the family and broken into the home while attempting to see Busche's wife. Stadler, foreman at a Louisville stone quarry, had a history of quarrels with his wife and children.
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Plattsmouth
Frank .L. Busche
George “Stadler
Busche
Stadler
Louisville
Roosevelt in the South Busy Sunday in St Augustine
President Roosevelt spent Sunday in St Augustine attending a crowded Presbyterian memorial church service at 11 o'clock. After lunch he toured the city by car with Secretary Loeb Surgeon General Rixey and guests McKlhenny and Greenway then went to Fort Meriton and Anastasia Island for a saltwater bath.
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Roosevelt
St. Augustine
Presbyterian Memorial Church
Loeb
Rixey
John McKlhenny
John Greenway
Fort Meriton
Anastasia
Fever Deaths End in New Orleans as Quarantines Lift
New Orleans reports five consecutive days without yellow fever deaths and the Mississippi state health office telegram announces all quarantines will be raised. A Texas telegram states Texas will admit Louisiana residents who can affidavits showing no contact with infection points for six days.
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New Orleans
State Health Office
Mississippi
Dr. Tabor
Texas
Louisiana
Cunliffe Arrested in Connection With $101000 Heist
Edward George Cunliffe, an Adams Express employee, was arrested in Bridgeport Conn after fleeing Pittsburg with 101000 dollars in cash. He confessed and said he burned the notes to avoid exposure, claiming he feared detection due to their marked denomination. About 80000 dollars were recovered at his brother in law's Bristol home, with the remainder found in a Hartford Electric Package agent's closet.
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Edward George Cunliffe
Adams Express Company
Pittsburg
Bridgeport
Conn
Cunliffe
David C. Thornhill
New York
Bristol
Thornhill
Allegheny National Bank
Joseph W. Boardman
Boardman
Electric “Package Company
Hartford
Bodemaay
Nebraska Supreme Court Upholds Cigarette Law Provision
The Nebraska Supreme Court sustains the ban on giving away cigarettes and cigarette papers, reversing a Douglas County district court ruling. John Alperson, jailed under that clause, is remanded. The court finds the act’s title clearly expresses the statute’s purpose to ban sale and barter of these products. The legislature aimed to curb cigarette use for public health and morals.
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Nebraska Supreme Court
District Court of
Douglas County
John Alperson
Bank cashier’s suicide ends scandal over Allegheny failure
The Enterprise National Bank of Allegheny Pennsylvania, once trusted, collapsed after losses tied to loans to politicians. Cashier T Lee Clarke, an elder in Bellevue United Presbyterian Church, killed himself after taking laudanum and a pistol shot. The bank, with deposits over 2 million, was closed hours later by the U S bank examiner. State officials and a governor’s aide had stepped in to try saving the bank with state funds. The president Frederick Gwinner lamented the closure, saying it could break the Republican party in Pennsylvania.
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Pennsylvania Bank
Enterprise National Bank of Allegheny
T. Lee Clarke
United Presbyterian Church of
Bellevue
United States Bank Examiner
Allegheny
Homer L.castle
Prohibition
Superior Court
John .A. Berkey
Somerset
State
Mathieu
Cabinet Secrecy Ordered After Roosevelt Cabinet Meeting
President Roosevelt asks cabinet members to keep all cabinet talks secret and to avoid discussing policies with reporters. Secretary Loeb acts as liaison but several members previously disclosed cabinet matters, prompting a push for a strict silence rule on proceedings and departmental policies.
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Roosevelt
Loeb
South
Mr. Loeb
Morton Memorial Unveiling Planned in Nebraska City
Monument to the late J Sterling Morton set for October 28 1905 in Nebraska City Neb. J W Steinhart chairman invites attendance as Ex President Cleveland and Hon Richard Olney are slated to participate. Railroads offer reduced rates for the day.
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J. Sterling Morton
J. W. Steinhart
Nebraska City
Arbor Day Memorial Association
Tig
Neb
Nebraska
West
Cleveland
Richard Olney
Ww J Black Named Santa Fe Passenger Traffic Manager
William J Black promoted to passenger traffic manager of the entire Santa Fe system with headquarters in Chicago. Born October 3 1864 in St Louis he began railway service in 1879 as an office boy with Vandalia at age 15. He then held several Santa Fe and Missouri Pacific posts culminating as general passenger agent based in Topeka since February 1897.
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William J.black
Santa Fe Railroad
Chicago
St. Louis
Vandalia
Missouri Pacific
Santa Fe
Topeka
Kan
Boy Aids Dog Biter After Morning Row On Square
A newsboy kicked a small dog in front of a Kansas City hotel yesterday morning and was slightly bitten on the leg in return. Two hotel guests witnessed the incident and questioned why the boy did not strike again. He argued the dog had no right to bite him.
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Kansas City
Torturing Humour Cure Ad Promises Akron Baby Heal
A testimonial from Mrs. G. J. Steese of Akron Ohio claims Cuticura cured her daughter's severe skin sores after doctors failed. The ad touts dramatic improvement and praises the product cost of seventy five cents versus five dollars. A closing quip notes a boy’s morning rise signals no school that day.
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Cuticura
G. J. Steese
Coburn St
Akron
Ohio
Defiance Starch Offers 16 Ounce Packaging At Same Price
The advertisement urges housekeepers to buy Defiance Cold Water Starch for laundry use noting it never sticks to the iron and provides 16 ounces per package at 10 cents, while other starches come in smaller sizes. It warns grocers may push 12 ounce stock to clear shelves and claims Defiance is free of injurious chemicals.
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Defiance
Defiance Starch Drives Hard to Sell Other Starch Brands
Dealers say once a customer tries Defiance Starch it is impossible to sell any other cola water starch. It can be used cold or boiled.
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Nebraska Railroad Building
Sister
Tion
Supreme Court
Morton
Ww. J. Black
Santa Fe Road
Cutiura
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