Earthquake Scare Widespread Across Nebraska Iowa and California
A major quake rattled dishes and bell towers across Nebraska, Northwestern Iowa, and South Dakota near 1 o clock, lasting 10 to 15 seconds with widespread reports. Described shocks from Santee Agency to Battle Creek, with tremors stronger near the Nebraska South Dakota border and a late californian wave in Lompoc and Santa Maria lasting up to 45 seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omate
Nebraska
Iowa
South Dakota
Yankton
B. C
Bantee Agency
Raporta
Battle Creek
Neb
Weather Bureau
Santee
Waa
Lompoc
Cal
Lompoe Valley
Santa Weenes
Santa Maria
Los Almalos
Wind Sweeps the Valley in Red River Region Storm
Windy, storm laden day across Grand Forks and Red River valley with lightning and heavy rain in places. Lakota reports rain. Great Northern train halted due to high wind. depot platform blown away. Bowerman area hail. farm lightning struck gear and burned. Cavalier, North Dakota’s oldest settler, dies at eighty four after long residence since 1851. Penitentiary fire in Leavenworth destroys shoe factory, cost about 20000 dollars. Aberdeen man killed by passing train near Barlow? Barstow man missing after incident with Baraboo horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red River
Grand Forks
N. D
Red River Valley
Great Northern
Park River
Larimore
Bowermont
Warner & Andrews
St. Paul
Robert Delphy
Corn Yield Set to Rise 18 Percent in Midwest Crops
Chicago Great Western officials forecast an about 18 percent higher corn yield than last year due to favorable conditions across Southern Minnesota Iowa and Northern Missouri. Mildew moisture and soil conditions are described as ideal for a large harvest. The report notes that a significant acreage expansion could boost production even more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Chicago Great Western
Minnesota
Iowa
Missouri
Chief Ames Returns Home From Camp Indicted for Bribery
Police Chief Fred W. Ames returns to town claiming he sought rest after camping within 160 miles and denies fleeing indictments. He was arrested on a bribery charge from a townwoman. he moves to quash the indictment while a demurrer is noted. Also brief items: a train incident at Madeira kills a 12 year old daughter of John Tyan near the town. Roy Stone, 14, killed by a yearling bull in Jackson County while helping move a rope tied to the animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Ames
Boardman
Chi
Madeira
Minn
John Tyan
Mr. Tyan Liven
Jackson
Roy Stone
Here
Toy
Crazy Snake Followers Stand Off Creek Council Action
From Okmulgee Creek capital a report says Crazy Snake supporters gathered at Old Hickory ground to oppose the Creek council s supplemental agreement with the federal government. The marshal returned with ten prisoners and one Indian mortally wounded. several prisoners chained at the courthouse. Barry Bruner s body, riddled with bullets, was found near the Hickory Ground dance scene, alleged murder by Creek opposition.
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Checotah
Ind. T
Okmulgee
Crazy Snake
Old Hickory Ground
Muskogee
Barry Bruner
Creek Council
Hickory Ground
Bruner
BILLED THE WHONG MAN Circus Teamster Shot in Buffalo
Lee Bruce a circus teamster for Forepaugh Felix Bros was shot and killed as crowds left the tent. Dennis Bowen, a watchman, was arrested and narrowly escaped lynching by circus attendants. Bowen allegedly aimed at J E Shumate the horses superintendent after a reprimand. Girl Shoots Sister in Burgis South Dakota July 30 Three daughters of J E Hammon were rabbit hunting when a hammer slipped on a 22 rifle. The oldest released a cartridge causing a bullet to enter the youngest’s side and exit the front of her body. She rests easily with no danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circus Teamster
Buffalo
N. Y
Lee Bruce
Forepaugh & Felix Bros
Dennis Bowen
Tt Ir
Bowen
J. E. Shumate
J. E. Hammon
Thief Ring Probed After Spur of Horse Thefts Near La Crosse
In La Crosse Wisconsin on July 23 authorities say more valuable horses were stolen by a band of organized robbers north of the city. Sheriffs in Minnesota and Wisconsin plan joint drives to recapture or deter the thieves after a suspected cornering attempt yesterday failed. In St Paul Michele Palumbo died at eighteen months from kitchen scalds after falling into boiling water Saturday.
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la Crosse
Wis
Here
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Naby
St. Paul
Michele Palumbo
Michele
Death Sentence Commuted for Dr Russell Wilson
Dr Russell Wilson of Ohio, captured with a revolutionist group in Nicaragua, has had his death sentence commuted by Nicaraguan Minister Corea. A cable from U S Consul Chester Donaldson in Managua dated the 26th inst reports the president granted clemency as a courtesy to the United States and in sympathy with the mother. Wilson joined a mutiny expedition that landed at Monkey Point near Bluefields in July. most participants were captured or killed.
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Russell Wiltom Ie
Washington
Russell Wilson
Ohio
Nickaragua
Coren
State Department
Chester Donaldson
United States
Managua
Nicaragua
Wilson
Monkey Point
Bluefields
Senor Corea
Death in storm trauma hits Pittsburg region
A severe thunderstorm with heavy rain killed three people in Pittsburg on July 30. Kate Walsh Francisco Imperatora and Cortello Matteo died from lightning shock and injuries. Five others were hurt as sewers overflowed and cellars flooded. The storm damaged Hazleton church, Hayes Station, and surrounding areas, forcing residents to flee rising creeks.
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Pittsburg
Kate Walsh
Francisco Imperatora
Cortello Matteo
Walsh
Unity
Hazteton
Hayes Station
Gould's Face Bumped In Saratoga Polo Incident
Saratoga July 30 a polo match ended abruptly when Kingdon Gould eldest son of George J. Gould was struck in the face by a polo mallet wielded by Jane La Montagne Jr. He rode off unseated but paused for treatment. doctors reported a painful bruise and a possible nasal injury. Insurance actions follow a separate Kentucky store fire attempt. Col Weddle, once of New York politics, killed in a runaway in Ardmore, Indiana Territory. widespread forest fires and drought hamper Decatur county.
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George J
Palaial Swat
Pel Malet
Saratoga
Saratoga Polo Club
Kingdon Gould
George J. Gould
Lake
Jane la Montagne, Jr
Rockawayeam
Gould
Swan
Resaway
Ardmore
Ind. T
Col
R. B. Weddle
New York
Sulphur
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Dikhiks
California
Charles E. Cavalier
North Dakota
Cavalier
Leavenworth
Kan
State Penitentiary
Sons
Cal Aberdeen
John Johnson
James River
Milwaukee Railroad
Barstow
Frank Whitman
Baraboo
Jake Snyder
Sf Greenlet
Bruegger Mercantile Co.’s Department Store
Goodyear
Wississipte
Noy
Libby
Winona
Charles Libby
Everett Libby
Mississippi
Hanked
Atlanta
W. R. Wella
Frederick Price
Cleveland
Frederick Morrison
Salem
Mary Cowley
Gallipolia
Elisha Enochs
Enochs
Congress
George Woodyard
Chief Ames
Tracey
Mewn
Pbs
Alton
SGO
Williston
Hedderich Bros. & CO
saAvEw
Ind
Indian Territory
Plutes
Berlin
Ernst Ruhmer
Fergus Falls
August Peters
Henning
Duncan
Lamberton
Fie
John Roth
Terrific Tausder
Lightning Svonm
StersBuRg
Iwanrance Company
C. X. Bowling
New Decatur
Ala
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