Franklins Fire Widespread Loss In Business District
The blaze started at night in the Franklin meat market basement and rapidly spread as winds shifted. About thirty buildings were damaged or destroyed in the business district, with total insured losses and uninsured amounts tallied across many shops, stocks, and structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Bergereeauls
Franklin Teledes
Hoss
Bellersee
Jon
Weber
Austin
Paget & Son
Joos Pe
Thomas
Peterson
Upton
Ge W
Peery
Mathew and Stock
Leeisker
Gregs Stork
Insurance
Douglas
Voss
Inc
Woratier
Armas
Sand
Burldhae Kay
Tisubaby
Agd
Episcopal Church
State Gains Right to Sell Weet Lincoln Saline Lands
The state holds the right to sell 287 acres of saline land near West Lincoln once deeded by Kenyon of Omaha. The SP price paid was 5 011 dollars and 16 cents. The land has been used for stock yards under lease, but the state seeks possession at its full appraised value with advice from former Attorney General Smyth and Attorney General Prout supporting the action.
Harvesting Begins in Kansas County After Heat Wave
Local reports show farmer Larch Houston near Welliston started grain harvest on Wednesday signaling the start of autumn harvest in the southern part of the county. The scene reflects a delayed but progressing rural season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Larch Houston
Welliston
British Ambassador Named to Washington
Hon. Michael Henry Herbert, formerly British chargé d’affaires in Washington and now secretary to the embassy in Paris, is appointed ambassador to the United States succeeding the late Lord Pauncefote. He is married to Lylia Wilden of New York. The Denton government asked the State Department if the appointment would be acceptable. an affirmative reply was sent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Henry Herbert
Washington
Hismajesty
Paris
Lord Pauncefote Herbert
Lylia, Dauter
Richard Wilden
New York
Michael Herbert
United States
Roosevelt urged to intervene in NYC coal strike
New York businessmen meeting of the New York board of trade, chaired by Oscar L. Strange, urged President Roosevelt to stop the strike. The group adopted resolutions asking the president to appoint a commission to investigate the anthracite region and to urge miners and operators to arbitrate the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
New York City
New York Board of Trade
Oscar L. Strange
Admaienae
Court Orders Permanent Restraining Of Beef Pack
York supreme court grants a permanent restraining order prohibiting the beef packing operation in parts of the state. The ruling affects other representatives and outlines the path for compliance as the matter proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Supreme Court
York
Crop Conditions Report Highlights Mixed National Weather
The week summary notes varied crop progress across regions. Favorable growth in the western plains contrasts with frost and slow development in parts of Nebraska Missouri Kansas and the Ohio Valley. Harvesting nears completion in Texas and the eastern Gulf states while overall outlook remains cautiously encouraging.
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National Weather Bureau
Neas Et
Ali
Icy Mountains
Okteee
Missouri
Arkafis
Puitic
Oregon
Univ
Valley
Ablo
Copper Lake
Kansas
Okiapoma
Misgouri
Jolgi
Tennessee
Oklahomer
Bullet Hole In His Head Ends Hugo Bratlien's Life
Hugo Bratlien, 28, was found dead at his home one mile west of Lincoln on the O Street road with a bullet wound in his head. The scene showed a .22-caliber revolver clutched in his hands and no signs of a struggle. His brothers Omar and Sidney found the body as Dearth had come to the Bungoh.
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Hugo Bratlien
Lincoln
Heau
Omar
Sidney
Bratlien
Cody
Miss Gracie Allen Saved From Poison in Fremont Incident
The twelve year old girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Tom Aldep, Fremont, owed her life to a servant girl who stopped her from drinking a glass she thought was root beer. The liquid was a corrosive poison that could have killed her with a small amount.
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Gracie Allen
Tom Aldep
Res
North D. Street
Fremont
Westihy Bariner Hangs Self in Norman Area Farm
Henry Chambers a wealthy farmer aged about fifty living near Norman Ned died by hanging this morning. The cause is unknown though reports say he had mental strain. Local authorities are investigating the self-inflicted death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Chambers
Norman
Ned
Brief News From Utrecht and Beyond
The dispatch notes Kruger gravely ill and bedbound. Miss Sarah Duncan wed George Herbert Winslow of Pittsburgh. Mystic Work of the World plans its next biennial in Janesville. A Baltimore area fire kills Beile Smith and two children. An Ohio engine explosion near Piedmont kills Fireman Graham and Smith. Engineer Lynn injured. King Edward hosts Buckingham jockey club members. State university awards LL.D. to Samuel L. W. C. Demar of Brooklyn ties Lionel in a fencing draw 17–17. Rear Admiral Watson and James Wilson attend coronation events.
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Utrecht
Kruger
Sarah ‘Duncan
McKinley
Cleveland
George Herbert Winslow
Pittsburg
Piedmont
W. Va
B. Smith
Lynn
King Edward
Jockey Club
Buckingham
Fenar Lg Ge Ym
State University
Samuel L
W. C. Demar
Brooklys
John C. Watson
James H. Wilson
Army
Wreck at the River Road Leaves Many Injured
A wreck on the river road involved multiple cars with fifty injured and three probably fatally hurt. One man died instantly and several others suffered varying injuries as rescue crews extricated passengers and rushed them to hospitals for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enseine
Gaches
Ig Ee
Iy Tahed
Djunn
McCarthn
Jaco Mondor Orta
Ms Pepypier
Gee
Carl Beye
Eiraéest Dew
Brak Ag
Goldsth
Chicago
Saicester Kite
Donald
Wipper
Alperia
Lincoln Capitalist J D David Dies by Suicide in Lincoln
J D David a Nebraska financier who recently moved from Pawnee City to Lincoln reportedly killed himself Sunday morning by riding a Hurlet into his head at 61 South Sixteenth Street. Friends say he had endured a month of mental strain while colleagues believe the wound might have been self inflicted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
John
David
Pawnee
South Sixteenth Street
Thoése
Pavan City
Jd. N: Kx Kman
Pawnee City
M. Weil
Joan Paint and Color Company
Sea 000
Bince
David Rose
Illinois Sells for Seathampion Battleship Rumor
In a terse Ohio news brief a U S battleship named Illinois is referenced with unclear details about a sale or transfer. The report mentions Rear Admiral and a command context but lacks full data on dates places or figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Seathampion
United States
Nebraska's Kool on the 4th
Fragmentary notes from a Nebraska item mention Kool and a Fourth of July context with unclear details. The readable bits reference 7 ares and a face toward a celebration but lack full facts for a complete summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Kool
Murderers Sentenced in Jahnke Olson Sierk Case
In Alliance Nebraska Judge West sentenced August Jahnke to life at hard labor after jurors found him guilty of first degree murder in the Sierk case. Oliver Alison received twenty years for second degree murder, while Alfred Jahnke was discharged for lack of detention evidence. The defendants plotted multiple times to kill Michae Sierk for life insurance and property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sierk
Jahnke-Olson- Sierk
Westover
Jabnke
Olson
Jahnke
Oliver Alison
Ils
Fendank Alfrend Jahnke
Michae Sierk
Four Foot Vein of Coal at Dakota County Neb
Iowa and Nebraska oil company reports completion of an Arthole mine in Dakota County Nebraska at a depth of 256 feet. A forty eight inch vein is found at a level with lines and a half tile away. Company plans operation by September and to build its own electric line for transport.
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Fieda
Lowa and
Nebraskia Oil Company
Gallards
Dakota County
Nebraska
Wis
Jad
Omaha & Short
Sval
Sioux
South -Siouix
Student riot after lake incident ends in gunfire
An altercation at a New London area event follows a ducking prank on Harry F. Hermann. He retrieves a revolver and shoots into the crowd striking possibly Philip Kopplin. The crowd rushes him and additional shots are fired with minor injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mailison
Disch
Harry
F. Herrman
Newbondon
Ane Lée
Philip
Kopplin
Wl Lavel
Eiderr
Movement in Indiana Promotes New Wheat Variety
A fragmentary report notes a movement in Indiana to form a coalition promoting a new wheat variety. It mentions efforts to complete plans in a few days and urges farmers to grow this durum wheat seen as valuable for agriculture. References to Washington and Russia imply broader context andManufacturer aims to show value to farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Ted
Gadaadaneithin
Washington
KE. Cakavednu
Russia
Nebraska grads highlighted at Racine college commencement
Nebraska boys lead into commencement week at Racine Wisconsin college. Reverend Arthur Blair of Blair Nebraska officiated at holy communion on Sunday. His son Arthur Blair was among the graduates. Gordon Cattle of Lincoln Nebraska received the school's highest honor. Parents and relatives of Blair and Cattle were among the visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Racine
Wis
Arthur, Blair
Lair, Neb
Arthur
Gordon Cattle
Lincoln
Neb
Blair
Cattie
Confidence Man Caughs in Omaha Swindle Plot
Omaha police capture a suspected confidence man believed to be the same criminal who operated locally for some time. He attempted to discard a fake $325 draft by throwing it into a ditch, and gave the name Jesse Adams after his arrest of Edward Fontanelle, a wealthy resident.
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Omaha
Edward Fontanelle
Jesse Adams
Drowned Boy's Tragedy at Cushman Park
Hans Wolf aged 11 drowned in a draw near his father's Cushman Park home west of Lincoln. A fire destroyed the Second Presbyterian church at 26th and P street early Sunday, with losses estimated around $0,000.
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Hans Wolf
Cushman Park
Lincoln
Second Presbyterian
P Étreeta
Ndneeee
Coeee
Louis McClaine
Willis Ie Ietttaa
Ag Aha
Seonenae Tetaliy F Bai
Roosevelt Enlists Envoy in Coal Strike Mediation
The article outlines President Roosevelt directing an envoy to engage with strike leaders and officials in hopes of averting conflict. The plan includes meetings with Thomas and Thesdale to gather views, then reporting back to the president. The aim is a quiet, progressable intercession with results to be conveyed.
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Tabor
Garros
Winn
Manghattai
Roosevelt
Orphant
Thesdale
Thomas
Domey
Bald Jam
Rani
Labor movement grows in Chicago as 14 new lodges form
Reports from headquarters show a surge in organized labor with fourteenth new lodges totaling about 10 000 members. A political push for a mayoral candidate emerges as unions assert strength, citing recent disputes and a banner union day in Chicago. The commercial telegraphers join a new lodge under federation protection.
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Didate
Labor
nicaKo
George W. PérbWins
Gat Makers’ International Mbbon
Jemen H. Bowman
Oval
Tha
Tate
Chicago
Inder
Federation of Labor
Umén
Judge Crabtree’s Will Demands Sons Enlist in Defense
In Sterling Ohio a will from Judge Crabtree, appellate court, urges his sons to enlist if needed to defend the country, likening it to the Civil War era. The estate is valued around $200,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proviatoos
Sterling
Crabtes
John
Hail Wind Affected Nebraska Fruit Crop Change
Despite light hail the small fruit crop in the state avoids heavy damage. Lincoln area fruit men say early season wind during blossom caused more harm. About half a cherry crop will be picked with some areas at only a quarter crop.
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Lincoln
Murder Victim Mary Coop Killed in Lawrence Kansas
Mary Coop, a white woman, was killed in Lawrence, Kansas. Charles Anderson, a Black man, is named but no motive or reason is known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Coop
Lawrence
Kan
Charles Anderson
Filipinos urged to educate, reform Philippines plan outlined
Fel Buencamino, testifying before the House Insular Affairs Committee, urges an urgent program for the Philippines including a $50,000 annual appropriation to send Filipino students to the United States, full powers for reconstruction, a two-chamber legislature, amnesty after peace, and a larger police force with doubled salaries.
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Root
Fel Buencamino
House Committee On Insular Affairs
Philippines
United States
Gustis
Prison Mutiny in Oregon Leads to Escape and Fatal Shootout
Desperate prisoners Harry Tracy and David Merritt escape from Multnomah County Penitentiary in Oregon. They kill guards during the breakout and evade pursuit as a massive manhunt unfolds. Tracy is later shot and killed. Merritt is captured after a deadly confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Harry Tracy Sceed
David Merritt
Multnomah County
Gillants
Karrell
Guiard
Er Jones
Tian
Merk
Teo Clack
Eioy Gard
Farys ‘Shitheide
Ane
Tracy
Pargell
Ays Almvost
Merrall
Ia Patibofa
Lajidar
Nass
Amnesty decree grants rights to Americans under trial
The article reports a signed decree granting amnesty to all Americans under sentence or awaiting trial, with courts beginning actions to quash complaints against inmates. It mentions General Gomes of Cuban rural guards and notes suspensions and investigations surrounding the general and other officials.
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Paima
CIA
Peta
Caphfeb
Renidoan Vaima
Mima Gomes
Gomes
Lightning strikes Odell Nebraska church during graduation exercises
A Methodist church in Odell Nebraska was struck by lightning during graduation exercises on June 7. The tower was demolished and a fire broke out. Spectators and graduates were in danger as a large water tank aided rapid extinguishing. Several women were treated for shock.
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Uel
Hirtren
Trinite to Become Martinique's Commercial Center
The report says Trinite will replace St Pierre as Martinique's commercial hub. It mentions plans for harbor development and a railroad to Fort de France. Trinite, with a 6243 population, lies northeast of St Pierre and hosts many refugees working on the streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acondria
F. ‘Heurre
Trinite
Martinique
St Pierre
Fort de France
Teland
Abincet
St.Pierre
Governor Savage to Attend Nebraska keel laying ceremony
Union pressure urged the governor to refrain from the keel laying on the Nebraska at the harbor due to iron workers' dispute with builders. He declined to promise a boycott and, with his staff, prepared to participate in the ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savage
Seattle
Nebraska
Promising Wheat Crop Reported From Bruning Neb
Fire in the Prudential building at Pueblo Colorado damaged the structure. Sawmills and plant mills were destroyed by fire. Loss estimated at 150000 dollars. India enacting sugar duties.
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Bruning
Neb
India
Prudential
Pueblo
Col
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