Murderer at large after fatal shooting of boy
Waltermer Harbout dies from wounds inflicted by an unknown assailant identified as Evans, a suspected murderer. The youth, about ten, was returning home to his mother with money saved to send her from the rough life, but an escapee and panicked pursuit left Harbout dead and Evans still at large. The mother had earlier endured drouth and loss, including two sons. Authorities pursue Evans as they seek to capture the fugitive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Frantal
Tuch Brass
Evans
Soras
Lly
Lampbeil
Lambertson Dies in Chicago After Banquet Night
Prominent Nebraskan jurist and politician G. Q. Lambertson is found dead in Chicago after attending a University of Chicago banquet. Mrs Lambertson discovered him unconscious Sunday morning. a physician certified death and his Chicago friends, including F. M. Hall of Lincoln, arrange return to Lincoln with the remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiedgo
Gsmm
Lambertson
Ing
Aeres
University
Chicago
F. M. Hall
Lincolm
Hall
Mastodon Tooth Exhibited In Dubois Saloon
A gigantic mastodon tooth, eleven pounds and well preserved, is on display in the saloon of Hiram Quackenbush in Dubois Nebraska. Discovered early this week by farmer David W. Lasher from miles away at twenty one feet depth while sinking a weir. The tooth shows three ribs ten inches long that crumbled to dust in air. Lasher takes pride in the find.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Quackenbush
Dubois
Neb
David W. Lasher
Lasher
Storees Perish in Fire at Lincoln Livery Barn
A fire gutted P. J. Smiths livery barn at 915 R street Lincoln destroying several wagons and carriages in the blaze with losses reported as heavy and under investigation by local fire authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Smith
R. Street
Lincoln
Obliged to kill Kiephast crowd at public event
A crowd of about 3000 persons witnessed a fatal incident described as an obligation to kill Kiephast. The report notes heightened tension and a chaotic scene as authorities respond to the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiephast
Whitney Leads Acquisition of Stanley Electrical Factory Push
Whitney and associates acquire Stanley Electrical Manufacturing at Pittsfield Massachusetts with aims to expand and ship electrical supplies to Philadelphia New York and New England. Plan includes Ganz joining to establish a US branch and linking with fifteen locomotive makers to electrify future rail service. Alexander City Alabama wiped out by fire causing losses over seven hundred fifty thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitney
Steem
Stanley Electrical Manufacturing Company
Pliant
Pittsfield
Mass
William C. Whitney
Man Bos. of
Budapest
Rock City
Dsa
Philadelphia
New Jersey
Connecticut
Ganz
De Wet addresses camp crowd at Winburg
South African dispatches report General De Wet's arrival at the Winburg camp where thousands welcomed him with enthusiasm. He urged loyalty to the new government and stated that the time has come to lay down arms, praising women's support for the burghers and calling for submission to God's decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
de Wet
Winburg
Danish Press Exhibit At Copenhagen Palace Event
The exposition illustrating four centuries of Danish journalism was staged Saturday afternoon in Copenhagen with Crown Prince Frederick as regent. Other royal family members cabinet ministers and U.S. ministers including I. I. Swenson attended along with diplomats at the pacernling congress of Scandinavian authors and journalists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devei
Copenby
Prince Frederick
United States
I. I. Swenson
Pacernlinging
Amer
Nebraska City Mayor rescinds Sunday baseball ban
Mayor Bartling reverses his prohibition on Sunday baseball after talks with law and order league officials who refuse to prosecute future violations. He rescinded all prior orders enforcing the Sunday law to allow games as desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cae Piay Sandeyail
Bartling
Nebraska City
Law and Order League
Struck by Bail
A person identified as Struck by Bail residing inNebraska was involved in a collision after being hit by a vehicle. Details are unclear due to fragmented text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neb
Nebraska Ship Nebraskan Featured as New Navy Flagship
The article describes the 1898 authorized battleship Nebraska, noting its unprecedented size and armament. It details its displacement about 14 650 tons, twelve and eight inch main guns, four eight inch turrets, and a large crew of 705 with 668 sailors and marines. The design emphasizes stability and fighting power, with a flagship role for the vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Navy
Nebraska
Naval Board of
Omaea
Oregon
Ovelty
Ree
Cuban Minister Gonzales de Quesada Visits Washington
The Cuban minister to the United States arrives for formal exchanges with the president. President greets Cuba’s first minister from the new republic with warm handshakes and sincere congratulations. Secretary Hay notes three decades of effort culminating in Cuba’s formal recognition by the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Senor Gonzates “de “Quesada
United States
Republic of
Cuba
Hay
Madrid
Daniel Sickles
Hey
Republic of the North
Married Women Win Board of Education Retreats
The Omaha board of education faced a motion to cut married department heads to 106 om in pay, but married women prevailed against the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education of
Omaha
Convict labor contract adjusted after board meeting
Governor Savage and the state board of public lands and buildings revised the Lee Broom and Duster contract. Daily pay rose from 45 to 46 cents and minimum worker count dropped from 125 to 106. The contractor initially refused 175 men, but the agreement now calls for 160 workers. Governor argued he is party to prison contracts. legal opinion supported this. The contract was finalized amicably after Monday’s meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eer Savage
State Board of Public Lands and Buildings
Savage
Davia
Lee Broom and Duster Company
Big Irrigation Scheme for Mina District Proposed
President James Baxter of the Mina irrigation district along with Secretary Adna Dobson plans water access for seventy five miles of ditches. The project aims to irrigate 60 acres starting from the North Platt river. costs estimated at 310000. It would require moving about two million cubic yards of earth and two years to finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James ‘Baxter
Mina
Adna Dobdson
State Board of Irrigation
Wyoming Hive
North Platte River
Minaiare
Farmers’ Irrigation Company
Two Men Fight in SmartyMe Neb. Both Hospitalized
A Sunday altercation at SmartyMe Neb left two men injured after a jagged dispute over wages escalated. One man required stitches for facial wounds and head injuries while the other suffered gashes to the head and neck. Dr Heilman attended the scene and treated the wounded after being summoned by telephone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SmartyMe
Neb
Jack
Heilman
Ot Sterning
Senator Hanna Denies 8 Presidential Bid in Brief
Dispatches note varied items from Pretoria and Washington. Boers have surrendered since June 13. Proffit named consular to Pretoria. Roosevelt to visit Wisconsin state fair September 23 to 25. Wisconsin University picks Bashford as president. A central Vermont wreck claims multiple trainmen. Vatican opposes Philippines changes while seeking church regulation. Coal strike at Warren City boiler works and new Pennsylvania fast train arrives ahead of schedule.
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Pretoria
West Virginia
South Africa
Roosevelt
la Crosse
Wis
Kansas Editorial Association
Eureka Springs Ark
Edward
Annie Scott
Omaha
Wood
Gomez
George Garry
James Ferguson
Francis Clark
George Rounds
Central Vermont
Middlesex
University
Wisconsin
J. W. Sbashford
Ohio -Wealepée University
Wisconsin University
Vatican
Philippines
Warrenn City
Bolier Works
Pennsylvania Railroad
Chicago
Jersey City
Withdrawal a Measure of Safety Declared
A London dispatch reports a sensational yet unofficial claim that a pilot planned to assassinate King Edward. Officials have not confirmed the plot. King Edward’s illness is described as a stock excuse for withdrawing from public duties, while Windsor and Aldershot movements are cited as evidence against further attacks.
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London
Dispatch
King Edward
Edward
Aldershot
Windsor
Francis Laking
Windsor Park
Anthracite strike tension eases amid vows not to be beaten
The article notes a deadlock resolution in the anthracite strike as John Mitchell claimed near certainty of victory and the strike leaders warned they would press further. George Hartleinp, secretary of the ninth district, predicts forthcoming actions and broad sympathy from union workers nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiskeebarre
John Mitchell
George Hartleinp
United Sean Workers” Organization
Hinshaw Nominated for Congress After Historic 343rd Ballot
Hinshaw of Jefferson County won the Fourth district Republican nomination for congress at Beatrice after a long deadlock lasting 343 ballots. Saline County moved to make the nomination unanimous, with Jenkins of Fairbury speaking on Hinshaw’s behalf. Delegates praised Hinshaw as favored in the polls amid a tense, secretive convention night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. H. Hinshaw
Jefferson
Beatrice
Saline County
Hinshaw
Jenkins of
Fairbury
Hawaii Volcanoes Erupt With New Lava Flows
Honolulu dispatch reports Kilauea erupting with increasing activity and lava flows not seen in ten years. Mauna Loa summit crater Makauweowea has also become active, ejecting ashes cinders and large flames as the summit region trembles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Hawaii
Kilauea
Makauweowea
Mauna Loa
Retired Lemiy Remains Navy Advocate General
A brief note indicates Lemiy has retired and is listed on the retired list. It mentions his role as advocate general in the navy and notes continuation in service as a judge ad interim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemiy
Navy
Nebraska crop outlook shows strong growth and uneven rains
A weekly Nebraska crop bulletin notes warm weather and heavy showers boosting vegetation across the state. Winter wheat begins ripening with large potential, oats show rank growth, corn fields are clearer of weeds, and hay yields look favorable though western counties need rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Weath Bureau
Esief
Senate moves to discharge committee on statehood bill
Senator Quay gave notice that on Thursday he would move to discharge the committee on territories from further consideration of the bill admitting Arizona New Mexico and Oklahoma as states. The committee had previously reported against the measure after a narrow vote. The senate proceeded with routine business as the bill’s fate remained unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Measa
Senate
Quay
Thoreday
Arizona
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Will Sends Cruisers to Venezuela in War Crisis
The cabinet weighed sending one or two U S war vessels to Venezuela to protect American interests. President Roosevelt expressed concern over delayed replies to messages to Minister Bowen in Caracas. Censorship hampered dispatches as officials debated the response and potential authorities involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venezuela
Roosevelt
Bowen
Caracas
Kovernme
Land Rush Opens Fort Hall Reservation to Settlement
The Fort Hall reservation opened to settlement on Wednesday. Two thousand miners and homeseekers gathered in Pocatello and many more were at various points along the outer boundaries. The rush to the land office at Blackfoot, about twenty five to forty miles distant, proved exciting.
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Fort Hall
Pocatello
Blackfoot
Rom
Local lumber manager found dead at Gresham office
Core, local manager for the Chapin Lumber Co. at Gresham Nebraska, was found dead in his office about 6 AM Tuesday. He appeared to be in a seated sleeping position with hat drawn over his eyes, hands folded on his chest, and feet on the desk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Core
Exta Chapin Lumber Company
Gresham
Neb
Death of Dr Charles B Riggs in Lincoln
Dr Charles B Riggs of 1260 S street Lincoln died Tuesday morning from heart failure. The attack was sudden though he had not been well for some time. He had planned to go to Seward for a picnic but canceled the trip and was preparing to accompany his son to the train when the fatal episode occurred.
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Charles B.riggs
S. Street
Lincoln
Seward
Statue honors Richard Parks Bland unveiled at Lebanon
A life size bronze statue of Richard Parks Bland, who served in Congress from 1872 almost continuously, was unveiled in Lebanon Missouri on Tuesday. The ceremony drew an immense crowd and featured addresses by W. J. Bryan. The statue stands on a six foot stone pedestal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Parks Bland
Congress
Lebanon
W. J. Bryan
Julie Opp Granted Divorce for Desertion and Misconduct
Julie Opp, American actress, receives divorce from husband Robert 82 actor on grounds of desertion and misconduct. The court ruling details the severed marriage and custody implications remain to be settled.
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Julie Opp
Robert
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