Nebraska Notes and Community Events Timeline
An assortment of local items: Osceola coal sheds burned. South Omaha police chase speeding drivers. grain rains damaged. Albion to host Central Nebraska tennis tournament September 3 to 6. Tobias residents complain of fires and “incendigrism.” A farmer lost stacks to lightning. Grand Island hosted the Nebr. association annual meeting. Dodge hit by a small tornado. Deputy Auditor Pierce to Deadwood for insurance work.
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Albion
Nebraska
Tobias
Wnl
Ke.l. Lindsay
Thic Association
Grand Island
Dodge
Pierce
Deadwood
Frank Martin
South Omaha
State Banking Association
Lincoln
Lincoln Transfer Company
George Tallon
Orville Allen
Elkhorn Tracks
Plainview
York
National Guards
University of Nebraska
Plattsmouth
Second Presbyterians
Hans Hoelk
Saundera County
Cedar Bluffs
Hasen
Omaha
Monitor Club
John Erickson
John’ Gilfrey
Arlington
Hastings
Ruth Crites
Crites
Pidinview
Phipios
Barrett Bush
Bandits Kill, Then Rob Chicago City Railway Workers
Three assailants opened fire at the Chicago City Railway barns at Sixty first and State streets. They killed two employees Frank Stewart and John R. Johnson and wounded two others while taking about $3,000. Four men were later arrested on suspicion.
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Chicago
Chicago City Railway Company
Frank Stewart
John R. Johnson
William B. Edmond
Henry” Rich
Stewart
Rich
Edmond
Johnson
Farmlands in Dodge County Flooded by Record Water
Floodwaters from the steepest rise in Dodge County history covered the low ground around Fremont and nearby Leavitt and Ames. Farms faced crop damage as beets, corn, and grain were submerged, with pastures barren and mud delaying drying, threatening beet sugar content and ripening.
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County
Neb
Dodge County
Fremont
Leavitt
Ames
Rawhide Creek
Elkhorn
Platte
Fire rages two days in Craigen tunnel in Tennessee
Bristol reports a blaze burning in the Craigen tunnel on the Clinch Valley division of the Norfolk and Western. The fire, likely started by coal ignition, continues after two days of flames. New York arrivals include Countess von Waldersee and sister von Walchter Lautenbach, George F. Baer, and General A. W. Greeley on the steamer Mauke from Hamburg.
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Bristol,Tenn
Craigen
Clinch Valley
Norfolk & Western
New York
aSturday
Mauke
Hamburg
Countess von Waldersee
von Walchter Lautenbach
George F. Baer
Gen
A. W. Greeley
Vice Consul Magelsen Report Is Not Dead
A cipher telegram caused a mistaken report that U S Vice Consul William C Magelsen was killed in Beirut Syria. He was fired at but not harmed. Beirut’s consul and Washington officials pledged arrest of the shooter and a peaceful resolution.
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Magussen
Constantinople
Vali
Beirut
Magelssen
A. Washington Dispatch
United States
William. C.magelssen
Beit
Syria
Maxelssen
State Department
Leishman
Associated ‘Press
Oyster Bay
Ava Chemical Company to Begin U S Operations
New York August 30 special describes the Ava Chemical Company backed by John D Rockefeller to operate nationwide in the United States and Canada with headquarters in New York. Depots and factories will be established in many states including Lincoln Nebraska with more locations planned. officials expect to start business within a fortnight but provide few specifics for now.
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New York
Ava. Chemical Company
John D. Rockefeller
Standard of
Congress
Washington
United States
Canada
Arthur E. ‘Ibbotson
Lincoln
Nebraska
Powers Convicted. Georgetown Man Sentenced to Death
In Georgetown Kentucky on August 29 the jury found ex Secretary of State Caleb Powers guilty of complicity in a conspiracy to murder Governor William Goebel in 1900 and imposed the death sentence. Powers had previously been sentenced to life in prison in earlier trials for the same charge. The verdict sparked great excitement among supporters of other defendants as the third trial concluded before noon. The jury was polled and all members affirmed the verdict. Powers remained unmoved as his lawyers sought time to file a motion for a new trial.
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Georgetown
Caleb Powers
William Goebel
Powers
Troops Mobilize for Fall Maneuvers at Ft. Riley
The War Department selects units for mobilization at Ft. Riley for fall maneuvers. Units include engineers headquarters and bands of the first and third squadrons of the Fourth, Eighth and Tenth cavalry, plus various infantry and artillery regiments from multiple states. Total strength rises to about 15,000 men, 5,000 more than initial estimates.
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War Department
Ft. Riley
Kansas
Nebraska
Missouri
Arkansas
Colorado
Signal Corps
Terrifying Mount Vesuvius Eruption Report
Associated Press correspondent in Naples recalls a night on Mount Vesuvius with authorities’ pass. The scene was terrifying as enormous lava flows formed mounds near the writer's feet. The eruption continues and lava volume grows large.
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Associated Press
Naples
Mount Vesuvius
War clouds over Bulgaria and Turkey loom in crisis
Reports from official and revolutionary circles warn of imminent war between Bulgaria and Turkey. Insurgent flows across the frontier may trigger a northern Macedonia uprising. Bulgarian leaders in Sofia claim 12 000 to 15 000 insurgents, with 2 000 Bulgarians joining them in ten days as a general revolt is anticipated this week.
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Bulgaria
Turkey
Macedonia
the Autonomie
Constantinople
Germany
Sofia
Ferdinand
Malkouirhove
Urumku
Malkotirnovo
Zontohoff
Macedonian Committee
Jankoff
Divorced after years a short time ago
A woman known as Charlotte Wolfe of Shubert Nebraska filed for divorce from John Eliott after discovering he lived in Nemaha county. She alleges they married before the Civil War in Missouri, he served in the 29th Missouri Infantry, she believes he died in service, remarried Wolfe, and has grown children. Eliott reportedly deserted, wandered west, and settled in Nebraska, later marrying another woman and having seven children. he is now crippled and living in Auburn.
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Charlotte “‘Elliott
Charlotte’ Wolfe
Richardson County
Nebraska
Shubert
John Eliott
Nemaha County
Elliott
Missouri
John Elliott
Twenty-ninth ‘Regiment
Missouri’ Volunteer Infantry
Wolfe
Ohn Elliott
Jack
Awbitn
Neb
Plains
California
Glenrock Precinct
Chesterfield
Camp
Auburn
Voelker's Lincoln Fur Goods Demand Parisian Style
Furriers report high demand for large and long muffs and boas this season. Be Voelker of Lincoln offers a stock claimed to be superior in quality and color with Parisian styling, promising worth and stylish garments made to order from his Lincoln shop.
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Voelker
Lincoln
Hans Gives Bonds in Murder Case Bond Posted
Fred Hans a detective for the North Western railroad was liberated from the county jail at Ainsworth Nebraska after filing an appearance bond of 10000 dollars at the October term. The bond was signed by prominent stock men of the county and relates to the indictment for the killing of David Luse about two years ago.
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Fred Hans
Northwestern Railroad
Ainsworth
Neb
David Luse
New York Building and Loan Receivership Granted
The supreme court of New York appointed a temporary receiver for the New York Building and Loan Banking Association as justice Augro issued the decision. The company reports a deficit of 317000 dollars in its assets.
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Justice Augro
Supreme Court of New York
New-York Building and Loan Banking Association
Norfolk Man Missing Sparks Police Circles
Norfolk Nebraska circles are stirred by the disappearance of August Burg, a six foot Swede stonemason who ate supper at his boarding house Saturday night and has not been seen since. He carried a considerable sum of money and his roommate doubts voluntary disappearance.
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Norfolk
Neb
Nebraska State Fair Opens With Week of Events
The Nebraska State Fair opens September 4 with Lincoln and Labor Day closures in Lincoln. Crescents day Tuesday features a renowned trotting horse aiming to beat its world record. Fraternal day Wednesday boosts drills parades and bands, while Thursday showcases races and Friday hosts the grand stock parade, a must see for attendees.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Anay
Spirit of Revolution Gains Momentum Over Canal Issue
A Panama dispatch notes growing revolutionary sentiment after Colombia’s Bogota congress rejected the canal treaty. General Huertas commands Panama’s forces and is sympathetic to the canal project while American and pro American crews run the naval and engineering work. The isthmus stance is seen as unassailable, with attacks through Colon or Panama ports impractical and Bogota lacking funds for warships. Independence is unlikely to yield deeper actions beyond expelling pro Bogota loyalists.
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Canal
Colombian ‘Congress
Bogota
Panama
Huertas
Chinariqui
Jook
United States
Stoo
Colon
Burned by Carbolic Acid in Lincoln Back Pain
Watson of Lincoln Nebraska was badly burned on the back after Mrs Watson mistaken carbolic acid for liniment while treating his backache. She applied a copious amount, burning his neck to hips and also injuring her hands. a physician treated him for two hours.
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Watsona
Lincoln
Neb
Mr. Watson
Lipton skips St Louis visit and other briefs
News in brief reports Sir Thomas Lipton will not visit St Louis this time. Seven year old Martin Husey dies in St Louis city hospital from hydro phobia after a dog bite five weeks earlier. The 14th annual convention of the national association of letter carriers opened August 29 in Syracuse New York. A tracer locates a loaded bridge slumber car destined for Norfolk Nebraska in a Minnesota ditch. another carload is ordered. It will cost 42000 to repair injuries to the battleship Massachusetts at Bar Harbor. General Robert Shaw Oliver now serves as assistant secretary of war. E Ludendorf secretary of the National Creamery association urges Sioux Falls South Dakota to abandon the October convention. A move to host a large convention in St Louis next year is given for not holding one this year.
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Thomas Lipton
St. Louis
Martin Husey
National Association of Letter Carriers
Syracuse
N.Y
Norfolk
Neb
Minnesota
Massachusetts
Bar Harbor
Robert Shaw Oliver
New York
E. Ludendorf
National Creametry. ‘Association
Business Men’s League of
Sioux Falls
S.D
Bobber Joy In The Frenzy Of A River Fisherman
A rustic narrator celebrates fishing with a homemade cane pole and bobber. He mocks city gear and revels in the thrill of catching fish as dawn breaks and waves ripple, ending with the pride of a successful day on the water.
Editors seek a new suit of clothes for truth in print
A cheeky editorial voice from a New York paper warns against slander and class tensions while denying a fresh suit of editor’s clothes. It urges editors to back up statements with facts and cautions readers to beware calumny and provocative appeals.
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York
State Street
New York
B. S
Newspapering and the elusive chosen few
A sharp critique of sensational press and yellow journalism. The speaker laments superfluous words in dictionaries and the lure of free theater tickets tied to dubious publications. He hints at an elite state a magazine writer hails from, once admired, now questioned.
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Nebraska State Fair
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