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Newspaper

The Fairbury Enterprise

Location

Fairbury, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1902

Page

14

Injuries at Fremont Mill Endanger Laborer’s Sight

John Deml a 32 year old laborer at the Fremont Nebraska planing mill suffered a severe accident while running a grooving machine. A chisel dislodged struck his face near the right eye penetrating flesh and embedding several inches in his cheek. A surgeon removed the piece and Deml remains at risk of losing the eye. his jaw area is swollen and the accident is said not to be repeated by local workers.

John Deml Fremont Neb Demi Deml Deval Planing Mil

Snake Indian threat to Holdenville feared as national guard on alert

About twenty armed Snake Indians threatened to burn Holdenville as I. T. and Marshal Kais placed many deputies on guard. The Snakes resent new towns along Creek nation and may resist enforcement. Mounds and Beggs near Frisco line were guarded but not attacked. U S Marshal Bennett of Muskogee orders arrest of armed Snake Indians.

Holdenville I. T Kais Creek Nation Frisco United States Bennett Muskogee

Justice Gray Stricken With Paralysis at Washington

Justice Horace Gray of the supreme court in Washington suffers a paralytic attack last Tuesday night. His mind remains clear though he has lost muscular control of a part of his body. At seventy four, aging concerns were noted, but his family reports the event is not serious and recovery is expected.

Gray Horace Gray Supreme Court At Washington

Fire destroys Kris Kulphesis home near Rand Island

A two story residence five miles west of Rand Island Nebraska burned at 1 30 AM on February 20. Kris Kulphesis and his three sons slept upstairs until the elder woke and saved them. Loss estimated at 2000 with 500 insured. Only minor injuries reported.

Kris Kulphesis Rand Island Nebraska

Attorney Else Emerges in Odd Courtroom Exchange

A courtroom scene unfolds as an attorney named Else makes a terse, puzzling remark that leaves judges and jurors searching for meaning. The exchange hints at a strained relationship and raises questions about clarity in legal arguments.

Slain Woman’s Killer Paroled After Long Term

Governor Stanley releases Albert Denham from prison after a life sentence for murder in McPherson County Kansas. Convicted for shooting at Wilcox from a house window the case also killed Mrs Wilcox. Denham’s sentence was reduced to twenty years and then, for good behavior, to a parole free date in eighteen months.

Stanley Albert Denham Denham McPherson County Kansas Wilcox England Canada

Reward Offered in Seach for Noah Long Body

The reward of 156 is offered for the recovery of Noah Long who was murdered at Argentine Kansas and his body thrown into the Kaw river. About a hundred men searched in pairs and groups but found nothing. Ice in the river was cut along the span below the old Southern bridge. Citizens of Argentine are adding to the 150 offered by Wyandotte county and it is expected to reach about 100 more.

Noah Long Argentine Kas Kaw Board of County Commissioners Wyandotte County

Behrens Charged with Embezzling From Armour Packing

Tieary Behrens of Arkansas City Kansas is charged with embezzling 1500 dollars from Armour Packing while acting as agent. The county attorney filed the complaint sworn by G W Mendenhall. Behrens appeared before Judge Kramer with bond set at 500. Hearing scheduled for next Thursday. The complaint says Behrens was unauthorized and failed to deliver demands and funds.

Tieary Belrezis Arkansas City Kan Armour Packing” Company G. W. Mendenhall Behrens Kramer

Remarkable Jail Delivery in Columbus Kansas Escape

Eleven prisoners broke from the Columbus Kansas jail with one returning to describe the plan. A small man gained freedom by tearing bars, disguising himself, and sharing a crow bar to free others. Officers conduct a manhunt but no arrests reported.

Columbus Kas

Prairie Dogs Must Go Prompts Statewide Poison Demand

Western Kansas counties press the State Agricultural College for prairie dog poison. Professors Lantz and Failyer ship cans statewide, with one western county ordering 1000 half gallon cans able to poison 1000 to 1200 dog families, highlighting the dog population challenge in the area.

State Agricultural College Kansas Lantz Professor Failyer

Architect John Bark Injured Falling From Third Story Window

John Bark a well known Kansas City architect weighing 250 pounds fell from the third story window at the Murray boarding house 316 South Fifth street Armourdale. He was dangerously injured after falling about thirty five feet and was taken to St. Margaret's hospital.

John Bark Kansas City Kas Murray Boarding House South Fifth Street Armourdale St. Margaret's Hospital

Found Dead in His Room James L. Servis

James L. Servis the Santa Fe flagman was found dead in his room at the station hotel according to officials. The incident prompted an investigation and early reports cite an unexplained death with no immediate signs of foul play.

James L. Servis Sante Fa

Arrest of Mason City Man on Visit for Larceny

EB G Nelson of Mason City Illinois was arrested in Fort Scott Kansas at his father in law home on larceny charges He had gone to join his wife who is visiting in Fort Scott and had lived there until a few years ago

EB. G. Nelson Mason City Fort Scott Kan Nelson

Prince Henry of Prussia Arrives in New York for Yacht Launch

The German prince arrived in New York as the American yacht’s launch began. Twenty one gun salute from land batteries marked the welcome, with naval honors, verbal greetings from Roosevelt officials, the army, and the city, and crowds cheering along the route.

Prince Henry of Prussia Germany New York Roosevelt Army Navy Sailor Prince

Outlaws in Guthrie Shootout Kill Swofford and Wounded Deputy

A posse led by Sheriff Miller traced three outlaws from Andarko killers to a house near Wewoka I T. Three outlaws opened fire as officers approached. Walter Swofford was killed, Deputy W A Jones of Asher seriously wounded, and Sam Casey and Bill Watson surrendered. Rewards offered total nine thousand dollars.

Guthrie Okla Oklahoma Smith Beck Andarko Walter Swee W. A. Jones Asher Miller Shawnee Wewoka I. T Jones Swofford Sam Casey Bill Watson Watson Kentucky

General Fanston Denies Water Cure Torture Charge

General Fanston rejects the accusation of the water cure used on soldiers in the Philippines. He says he never saw it applied though he has heard it demanded. He describes the alleged method and notes the war department asked him to rebut the charge, calling it a soldier’s dull fiction.

Fanston Philippines War Department

Woman dies amid bigamy trial after long separation

Naomi Avaca, 64, unable to endure the burden of separation from husband E L Evans, died during a trial where she sought justification for alleging bigamy. Evans had remarried after leaving her, a second marriage occurring years earlier in Hayes Center Nebraska following a 1866 Indiana wedding.

Naomi 8Vaca E. L.evans Indiana Hayes Center Neb Evans

Verdict Against Basak Officer Over Embezzlement Case

A jury awarded Frank Fiela former assistant cashier of Milligan Neb a verdict totaling 7 657 55 dollars in a suit by directors seeking 5 000 dollars. Fiela faced charges of knowledge of embezzlement by Cashier Zirbut who received a five year sentence. The case progressed through district court three times and reached the supreme court twice in favor of Fiela.

Basak Frank Fiela Milligan, Neb Fiela Zirbut Ce Atanane Fiala District Court Supreme Court

Robber Kills Cashier Then Ends Own Life at London and Mexico Bank

A lone American robber, about 45, well dressed with a full beard, entered the London and Mexico bank in Mexico City when business was slack. He shot the cashier in the head after demanding money, then fired at other employees before turning his pistol on himself and dying. No identification was found on the deceased.

London Mexico

Census puts national value of domestic animals at 3.2 billion

A 1900 census report shows all domestic animals in the United States valued at about 3.2 billion, with farms and ranges accounting for over 93 percent. Iowa leads totals in one measure, while Texas holds the greatest number of cattle goats and mites. average values vary by state and decade comparisons show gains overall except in the north Atlantic states.

Census Bureau United States North Atlantic Iowa Texas Lfke

Missionary Miss Stone Freed From Brigands Near Salonika

American missionary Miss Stone and Mme Tsitka were captured by brigands in the Salonika district on September 3. They were released at Strumitza on February 2 and arrived there safely with their infant. Authorities were informed and Miss Stone will proceed to Salonika.

Mites Hetes E Stone Mme. Tsitka Salonika Strumitza Miss Stone Dickinson Agaenaecarpatag Ns Safonika Safonika- Uskub

Insane Woman Slays Husband Then Ends Own Life

From Peoria Illinois February 23 a tragedy occurred five miles north of Kickapoo twelve miles from Peoria at 2 PM. Jen kins in a fit of insanity seized an axe shot her sleeping husband and then killed herself with a revolver. The man died at five. The couple had recent strange behavior. Three young children witnessed the scene.

Peoria Ill Kickapoo Jenkins Jenkens Assisten

Mrs McPhail Dies Post Fire At Fairbury

Mrs William McPhail, seriously injured when her home burned at Fairbury, succumbed to the shock in her frail condition. She had been an invalid for years and could not withstand the nervous trauma. She leaves a husband and three sisters, two of whom live in Fairbury.

Caniie William NcPhail Fairbury

Bald to Be Counterfeiters

Three men charged as members of a counterfeit gang operating in Iowa were captured at a location not specified. The case involves ongoing federal or state prosecutions and indicates a crackdown on the ring’s activities.

Bald Iowa

Unclear Names Charged in Woodlawn Case

The readable fragment notes individuals B. King John Campbell and Ed Koldi were charged at New land of Woodlawn Louisiana with an offense described as unclear in the source text.

John Campbell Ed Koldi Newland Woodlawn Wosdtins

Missing Letters Found in Hotel Mailbox Crime

Roy McKee, night clerk at the Meridian hotel in Columbus Neb, is jailed on charges by landlord Wisenstine for stealing two checks from letters mailed to John Linder. Missing letters opened in a commode drawer revealed checks worth 68 and 100 dollars, with no cash found. McRae arrested at David City on separate theft charges and pleaded not guilty awaiting further hearing.

Roy McKee Meridan Columbus Neb Wisenstine John Linder Drr

Mulatto Widow Reveals White Appearance After Meade Tragedy

Dispatch reports Albert Meade, a mulatto man, killed in a mining town. His widow, who posed as mulatto for years, washed dye from her face and hands proving a fair skinned young woman. A stranger from Maryland hunted Meade claiming their daughter eloped with him. The case ends with Meade’s accidental death and the widow’s white appearance observed by locals.

Morris Albert Miade Arbon Meade Wayne Maryland Mead Omulatte J. Ser Legro

Night hotel fire horror in New York claims eighteen lives

A blaze at the Parli avenue hotel, after spreading from the Seventy first regiment armory, killed eighteen guests during Prince Henry festivities. Crowds of over 600 were trapped as lights failed, smoke filled corridors, and escapes were cut off, many leaping from windows.

New York New York Central Seventy-first Regiment Armory Parli Avenue Homer Prince Henry

Grand Trank Accident Claims One Life Near Chicago

A Grand Truck wrecking train plunged over an embankment at Evergreen Park near Chicago. One man was killed and two others injured as the speeding train attempted to reach a disabled freight four miles beyond. Authorities say the wreck occurred due to spreading rails from loose spikes.

Evergreen Park Chicago

Tank Explodes at Mills & Son Refinary in Allegheny

A massive oil tank at the Mills and Son refinery in Allegheny Pennsylvania exploded. Workers were away at dinner, narrowly avoiding a fatal disaster as the blast sent flames high into the air and halted operations. No serious injuries reported.

A. Mills & Son Allegheny

Funeral for Donald MacCuaig Held in City

The funeral for Donald MacCuaig was held at his residence near Route 24. It was a notable service, described as one of the first of its kind in years in the city.

Donald MacCuaig Ted Bescy Etna

Tragic Lake Shore Collision Ends Two Lives

A fatal crash near Chesterton Indiana claims Charles Fernkes and his wife from Chicago. The Lake Shore line incident left the couple dead, with authorities detailing the immediate aftermath and ongoing investigation.

Charles Fernkes Chicago Lake Shore Chesterton Ind

Sensational Fist Fight in the U S Senate on Washingtons Birthday

The Senate scene on Washingtons Birthday featured a violent clash between South Carolina senators Tillman and McLaurin over remarks on the Philippine tariff and a Paris treaty vote. McLaurin issued strong denials as Tillman struck, triggering a chaotic brawl with colleagues Warren and Scott separating them. The event marked one of the most sensational acts in Senate history.

Washington United States Senate Senate South Carolina Tillman McLaurin Wries Spooner Wisconsin McLaurie Mrr. Tillman Tellér Olegado McLaprin Tillman Strack Anon Melaurio Anaialy Warren Scott Cormmbettants

Woman Dies by Own Hand in Hooper Incident

In Hooper a woman, about fifty five, hanged herself using a strap in a closet after suffering from dental illness and temporary insanity. The inquest found death self-inflicted with her husband and five children left behind.

Delany Albrécht Hooper Abelian

Five of Kark family reported killed near Wels Law

In a grim account from three miles from Wels Law, five of six Kark family members are said to have been warders. The head of the household is missing and presumed killed. The mother suffered severe facial injuries, one son was shot in the head, and three others had their throats cut. No search has begun for the father's body and no perpetrator is identified. The Earls are said to have originated from Iowa.

Kark Wels, Law Lowa

Six Hundred Miners Quit Strike At Lackawanna Coal

Over 600 miners employed by Lackawanna Coal strike after the company declines to reinstate six firemen who refused the nine hour shift at the Pittson colliery and were discharged.

Lackawanna Coal Company Pittson Coliery

Fire damages Pender dentist home in Nebr

The residence of Dr. F. A. Leavitt a Pender Nebraska dentist was partially destroyed by a fire caused by a defective flue The loss was between 100 and 500 dollars and no one was reported injured.

F. A. Leavitt Pender, Neb

Wyo Sheriff Murderer to Be Hanged March 28

A Wyoming court orders the execution by hanging on March 28 of the man convicted in the murder of Sheriff W. C. Ricker. The case drew wide attention as prosecutors argued the crime and the punishment.

W. C. Ricker

Ark bride held on bond for alleged poisoning of husband

Mrs. George Wooten, five weeks married near Mariana Arkansas, is held on five thousand dollars bond to answer charges tied to the death of her husband. A dispute over property and a drink of whiskey preceded the fatal poisoning with strychnine detected in the whiskey.

George Wooten Mariana Ark Seree

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