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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08
DEFEATS RAILWAY COMPANY.
Minnesota Supreme Court Reverses De.
cision in the Lamprey Case.

cision in the Lamprey Case.
Chief Justice Start OF the Minnesota
Supreme Court reversed the Judgment OF
the Ramsey County District Court in the
case of Uri L. Lamprey, appellant. rs.
the st. Paul and Chicago Railway Com
pany and Russell Sage. interpleaded with
the Farmers Loan and Trust Company,
respondents. Lamprey brought the ac-
ton TO secure a specific performance Of
contract under which the railroad COM
pany was due to sell him 10000 acres OF
land located in twenty-six counties OF
northern Minnesota. The company de-
clared the contract forfeited and trans
ferred the lands to Russell Sage. Lam
prey brought suit. and the District Court
gave him thirty days in which to pay the
money due. Lamprey claimed that the
company would not accept his money.
dis contract was declared forfeited, and
he appealed TO the Supreme Court. which
reverses tfie lower court and holds that
Lamprey should not be compelled to pay
the balance of the purchase price into
court before the defendants give notice
that they are willing TO accept the money
and deliver the deeds. Bsides the $780,
600 pqrchas money there is $62,262.2O ID
taxes and penalties due.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08
10 Rival MORGAN. CombiIl.

A British shipping combination. rival
10 that recently engineered BY y. Pier
pont Morgan, has been formed via
capitalization Of S1O0,000.0O0. II i IN
tended 10 compete with Morgan sor North
Atlantic and Pacific freight and passen-
ger business. One Of the ideas Of the
scheme IS the utilization Of the Canadian
Pacific Railway as the chief link n a
chain bringing Australasia, India Cnina
and Japan into nearer and more Asli1aafe
touch with Engian3. and providing ar al
British route shorter than any a. 2rssent
available.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08
DETECTIVE KING CONVICTED.
Minneapolis officer Found Guilty of
Aiding in Felony After Fact.

Detective "Norm" King, the oldest and
most widely known detective in Minneap-
oils, was convicted by jury Of being an
accessory to a felony after the fact. The
specific charge on which King has been
On trial for week is that he knew that
Harry Adams was implicated in the theft
of a diamond from John ID. Hooper and
that he assisted Adams in escaping pun
ishment
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08
APPROPRIATIONS ARE NEAR
THE BILLlON-DOlLAR MARK.

No session of Congress except in time
OF war has equaled the total appropria-
ton of the first session of the Fifty-sev-
enth Congress. 1t Has been practically
"billion-dollar session.
The total for the first session of the FIT
ty-sixth Congress was $40, 150. S5T. The
increase of $217 ,6S3, 41O includes S175.-
Ocu,OO0 for the isthmian canal. Provision
Is made in the bill that $130,0O0,O00 of
this amount shall be provided for by
bonds, but this does not detract from the
appropriation as an obligation of the gov
eminent.
The appropriations and the purposes for
which they were made are as follows:
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08
Bliss Renominated in Michirau.

Michigan Republican convention renom-
mated Gov. Bliss on the first ballot, Civ
ing him s11 votes TO PA for Stearns, his
leading opponent.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08

Minnesotg and into the Ix-gislaturs
Of that State. He ran the political
gamut in that great State filling the
Offices Of legislator, Governor, Congress-
suan and Senator. He is the most popu-
lar man IL Minnesota.
Knute Nelson does not rely upon his
adherence to political platform fer his
hold OH his position in the Senate he
makes his own platforms. as a rule. He
las always been a tariff reforraer, and
when in the House he voted for the Mills
bin without losing caste with the ReDub-
licans in Min esota. He has been an
earnest advocate Of reciprocity. but he
is opposed to reciprocity with Cuba.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08
ed Elkins Oh West vir.

loud and long to the correspondents and
others who are about the marble room.
Stephen Benton Elkins OF West Vir-
ginia is the chief of the Boxers" and
the most perfect type of a boss ever seen
In the United States Senate. He is round
and rudy of face, rotund Of body, quick
and aggressive in his movements, and
voluble and positive in his TAX. Elkins
never has opinions. He thinks only posi-
tive facts that require no proofs. He
always speaks as one having full author
ity, and what he says is gospel to him,
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08

lslature nearly forty years age. 1t was
SO when he came as a delegate ~ Con-
gress from that territory back in the
70's. He was then just as certain that
he was running the government as he
now is that he is managing the Senate.
Next, there is Burrows, Julius Caesar
Burrows of Michigan. He IL the hand
soonest man in the United States Senate.
He is also one Of the most impressive
orators in the Senate. He Is called the
Columbian orator OF that great body.
Then there is Knute Nelson Of Mime
sofa. He was born in Norway, came to
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08

and in his view
should be to all
others. This is not
a newly acquired
characteristic of Ell
kins. 1t is a part
OF his natural self
and has been so for
many years. II was
so when he lived
in New Mexico and
was a member Of
the Territorial Leg
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08
Two Victims of a Boycott.

George Edwin, member of the Pueblo
Colo, Cooks and Walters Union, was
shot and instantly killed and Police OH
Ger Joseph Fl. Sheppard was dangerously
wounded by Jacob Dodson, as result Of
the boycott by the Cooks and Walters
Union against the Riverside restaurant.
Edwin was acting as a picket and was
attempting TO turn people away from the
restaurant when the trouble started.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08
storm in Southern Indiana.

Storm in southern Indiana caused three
deaths at ST Wendell. seriously injured
eight persons aud destroyed much prop
erty. Two lives were lost in Texas cy-
cline.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08
Fire Ruins a I.tah Town,

Mercur. the great cyanide gold camp,
and the second largest mining town in
Utah. was practically wiped out of eN-
istence by flames. Tht origin of the fire
remains a mystery, except that it began
with an explosion of some kind in the
upper story Of Preble block, in which
the 0quirrah Hotel was located.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08
e clubs of the American League
UnveiI Mckinley Tablet.

A small tablet of white marble, bear
ing in letters of gold brief statement Of
the life and deeds of William Mckinley,
the tribute of his friend Judge Thomas
II. Anderson. formerly of Ohio, but now a
member o: the district bench, was I'M
yelled in the METROPOLITAN Methodist
Episcopal Church in Washington. The
unwilling was attended with simple cere-
monies
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08
missing Child Found Dead.

Two boys strolling along the shore Of
lake in Forest Lawn cemetery at Buffalo,
n. Y, found the body of Marion Murphy,
n 6-year-old child, who disappeared eight
days before. The body was bound in
piece of calico, a rubber band, two news
papers and rope, and evidently had
been in the water FIVE days. The identi-
fcdtion * complete
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08

The treaty providing for the prolonga-
ton of the alliance between Germany
Austria-Hrngary and italy (the dreibundl
was signed in Berlin by the imperial
chancellor, Count Won Buelow; the Aus
trian ambassador. L. won Szogyeny Ma
rich, and tae Italian ambassador, Count
LAMA di Busea. The alliance was re-
newed in its original form.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08

Cyrus S. Simon. the attorney of the
Union Traction Company, were fined 81
coo each. Gallagher, the most active
agent in the conspiracy, was punished
with an indeterminate sentence 10 tne
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08
Crowded Train Wrecked.

Over COO excursionists on a wrecked
train in Ute Pass, Colorado, had mar
row escape from death. As it was. one
OF the pleasure seekers was killed and
thirty were injured, some probably Ia
tally. The wreck was due 10 a broken
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08
Destroy Chinese Missions.

The viceroy of the province of Sch
Chuan, China, has notified the govern
ment that the American and British mis-
sion buildings at TienKu-Chao have
been destroyed by a mob, and that mis-
sionary has been murdered. His name
and nationality were not reported.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08
81 Trnce nf the PnrtInnd.

The steamship Roanoke, Capt. Weaver,
arrived at Seattle from Nome. When
the Roanoke left Nome no tidings had
been received OF the steamer Portland or
the Jeanne. and both vessels are now be-
heyed 10 be lost
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08
Iohn bon Passcs Awnr.

John Berry, Chicago candy manufac-
turer. died at Hot Springs, Ark. where
he had gone for the benefit Of his health.
His death was due directly 70 typhoid
fever, but he was at the springs 10 re-
ceive treatment for inhammatory rhea-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08
GIRL BURNED AT THE STAKE.
Realistic Climax to School Presenta-
ton of "AIthea" at Detroit.

ton of "AIthea" at Detroit.
The closing exercises at ST. Vincents
school in Detroit. Mich, came to a most
realistic finish the other evening during
the production of the, drama "Althea" by
the pupils of The school. Miss Annie Nc
Mahon was playing the title role and the
audience was closely following the lines
telling of the persecution of the Chris
tians by the Greeks. The heroine in the
closing scene of the sast act was burned
at the stake in the n3idst of wild excite
ment. Miss Mcmahon as Aithea was
dressed in Grecian gown of flimsy ma
terial, and when she was tied to the stake
and the fire started her dress caught in
the flames and the next instant she was
writing in agony and her flesh was burn
ed and blistered. She may not recover.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08

this country in
1S49, and located in
Chicago, where he
carried a news
route on the North
side and at the
same time learned
something Of poll
tics. fie then went
to Wisconsin and
became a member
Of the Legislature.
Two years later he
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08
Bribers May BE Extradited.

An important addition 10 the eNtradi-
ton treaty between Mexico and the
United States was signad by Ambassa-
dor Clayton and Ignaeic MariScca. min
lister Of foreign relations BY virtue OF
the addition the crime os bribery is add
Ell 10 the Est Of extraditable ofenses.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08
Missouri Miner browns HimseIs.

William Brown, miner of Minden,
Mo-, afraid of being lynched for the muir
der of a fellow-worker, jumped into the
Elk river near flanagan and was drown
ed. Brown had been arrested for the
murder of Joseph Stager, whose dead
body was found under a bridge.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08
Rohl,ers C.rt Ri,.h Rootv

Burglars forced an entrance 10 Perry
]. Blough's general store at Hoovers-
Vile, Pa, blew open the safe with nitro
glyeerin. secured $1,000 n gold. $l.2oo in
currency and checks. from $4,000 &c
10000 in judgments and promissory
notes. and $50 worth OF postage stamps.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08
more obtrusive than

est efforts of Mr.. Hanna III behalf of a
bin in which he had personal interest
or. more properly speaking, personal
conviction and desire to win.
Senator Lodge had charge Of the Phil
ippine bill, and he watched the debate
on that bill week after week, rarely OPP
posing any one, bat always appearing
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08
Kaiser's Yacht Runs Ahead.

Emperor Williams Ameriean-built
schooner yacht Meteor. with the Emperor
himself on board and steering most Of the
time. finished seven minutes and twenty
two seconds ahead Of the Ciceiy in the
large schooner race held at kiel IN con
necton with the regatta.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08

Senator Hanna as
either OF these. He
is aggressive and
cannot he p appear
ing so in the Sen
ate, whe, e the 9TH
er leaders are rs a
rule quiet and APP
parently indifer-
ent. Hanna has
given several eXhi-
billions of strenuous
e u d e vor that
would meet the ex-
pectations of the
visitors who are
looking for a boss,
but these were not
so momentous as
they seemed. They
xyara nnIv tho arm
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08
SPECIAL SESSION FOR OHIO.
Legislature Will Need to Replace Laws
Declared Void by Courts.

Declared Void by Courts.
An extra session of the Ohio Legisla'
ture seems certain as the Supreme Court
has held a number of important laws TO
be invalid. Decisions handed down
Thursday declare the Cleveland city gov
eminent and a special law enacted for
the city of Toledo. taking the control of
the police out of Mayor Jones hands. TO
be unconstitutional. In the Trauger
case the court directs Gov. Nash 10 APP
point Lieutenant Governor. The court
sustained the validity of the Roger act,
which limits the jurisdiction of the Su-
preme Court to a certain class of cases
and takes away 80 per cent of its juris-
diction in appeal cases. Tuesday the
court held special salary laws for county
officers to be unconstitutional, so that
matters in the cities named. as well as
in forty-two Of the lightweight counties,
are left in a chaotic state.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08
Striking Ernpioye,. Dfscharued.

The Union Pacific has discharged the
remaining 500 men employed in its shops
at Cheyenne. Wye. making $50 in all.
This includes thirty lsoilermakers and
helpers who struck. Tie order diScharg-
ing the men states that the shops are TO
be closed permanently.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08
Leaves Estate of $1,000. 600.

A copy of the will CT the late Charles
Broadway Rouse OF New York has been
deposited in the county clerks Office at
Waxahaehie, Texas, tG be recorded. The
will is a lengthy document and disposes
of property Of the estimated value of ST.
800. 600 or more, though no estimate o. IS
value is stated
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08
Jessie Morrison Found Guilty.

After being out twelve hours the jury
in the case against Jessie Morrison,
charged with the murder of Mrs. DIN
Castle, at her home in Eldorado, Kan,
in June, 1900, returned verdict of guilty
of murder in the second degree. The jury
made no suggestion of punishment.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08
Chicago Man Sentenced.

A man giving the name OF John Eagon,
Chicago. has been senteaced to FIVE years
in the State prison for trying TO work n
three-eard monte game on b. o. Sims. a
prosperous farmer OF Audrsin County,
Mo- A mSn giving the name of Hill,
also in the game, made his escape.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08


to surrender points
for the sake OF har-
mony. Yet he was
ever watching for
opportunities to get
the bill forward by
compromises. And
that was the way
he won. 1t is the
way all contests are
won in the Senate.
The leaders do not
show the power
they exert. They
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08
Railroad oaiciaIs promoted.

John Sebastian, general passenger
agent of the Rock Island Railroad, has
been promoted to passenger traffic man
ager; Robert Mather made general coun-
sui; r. II. Ashton made Northwestern'S
assistant general manager.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08
Portland, Ore, Block Burned.

In Portland, Ore, fire destroyed an en-
tire block of frame buildings Thirty
FIVE horses belonging to the Wakefield
Morse Transfer Company. burned to
death, among them three valuable PAGERS,
Combro c.. Anna j. and Maymont. The
total loss is about $4,000 and insurance
500 900
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08
Nash Appoints Harry Gordon,

Gov. Nash Of Ohio has appointed Harry
r. Gordon, an attorney OF Cincinnati,
Lieutenant Governor. to succeed Carl l..
Nippert- resigned, This action is in &c
cordanee with the decision Of the supreme
Court holding that 4 vacancy existed.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08
Five Arc HURT in Cars Crasb.

A collision occurred between a Brook
lyn Heights electric car and two-Seatef
carriage st Sixtikh street and .Graresen,l
avenue. New York. Five people On the
latter vehicle were injured.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08

Dun x Co.'S Weekly Trade Review re-
ports financial conditions satisfactory and
trade good: manufacturing operations in
per cent over 1901.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08
Menaced by Grasshoppers.

Millions CT grasshopl.ers are attacking
the grain in the Hill liver district near
Mcintosh. MINI. The State entomologist
is assisting the farmers in combating the
pest, and hopper doznrs" are IN daily
use. Unplowed stubble is the cause Of
the trouble.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08
The Greatest Dry Dock.

New York IS 70 have the largest dry
dock in the world. The cradle upon
which monster vessels VIII rest above the
water while having the hull seraped and
the seams closed VIII he built TO accom-
MEDIATE vessel 1.2p< feet long. OF 800
feet longer than tie biggest steamship
now aaoat. il = predicted within The
next ten yea s that vessels loo feet in
length win be PRENATAL
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08
ALFONSO AND MOTHER QUARREL
Young King of Spain's Manners Since
Coronation Have Been IusufferabIe.

Coronation Have Been Insufferable.
Since the coronation of King Alfonso
the quarreis between aim and the Dowa-
ger Queen Maria. his mother, have been
so frequent and violent that they have
become a yeritable scandal. Her slight
est effort to guide the monarch is answer
ed in a TRADE of stable boy profanity.
Recently in the presenee of servants the
young King informed his mother that he
would expel her irons the palace If she
did not respect his wishes. Alfonsos
manners have been geaerally insufferable
since his coronation.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08

ginia. Burrows of
Michigan. Nelson of
Minnesota, Perkins
of California, Diet
rich of Nebraska,
Burton of Kansas,
and several other
Senators who are
called Boxers" by
the older men
would appear like
the bosses, as they
fly about the cham
Der, hold confer
encpc and talk
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08
chicaro Iury Rriber.s Convicted

patrick OnonnelL James T. Brady,
William ]. Gallagher and their four as
saciates were al found guilty of conSpir-
scy 10 hribe and accept hffbes hy the jury
In Judge Brentano's court in Chicago. II.
II. o'DonneI, his law partner Brady, and
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08

Charles w Gale. Chicago real estate
man. killed himself when menaced with
arrcst for attempting 70 murder haroer.
whom he suspected Of speaking ii o. him.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08
Mrs. Nation a Dowie Recruit.

Mrs. Carrie Nation, the saloon smash
err" has announced her intention to join
John Alexander Dowie in his colony Of
Zion near Chicago. Mrs. Nation says
that she has turned out TO be a frst-elass
healer
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08
University Boat Races.

yale varsity eisht-oaFed crew defeated
Harvard in almost record time. crimson
four-oared crew won from the blue. while
the freshmen eight rowed dead heat.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08
LEAP FROM FIRE INTO LAKE.
Women and Children Jump with Men
as Gasoline Launch Blows Up.

|
Gasoline Launch Blows Up.
The new gasoline launch Ranger, with
fourteen Passengers on board, caught fire
on Lake Benidji, Mimi, and was totally
destroyed All the passengers, including
women and children. jumped overheard
and were saved with slight injuries. Tho
accident occurred near the shore at the
north end Of the lake. 1t was caused by
leaking gasoline tank. Someone lit
match and in an instant everything was
enveloped in flames. After the people
had jumped overheard and reached shore
the Ranger drifted out in deep water aud
Sank
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08
wiison Sticks to Brothrrbood

John t. Wilson, president of the Broth
erhood OF Railway Trackmen, refused
Canadian Pacific offer of Sc, 900 bonus
and salary of $1,000 n year and decided
TO stick TO the brotherhood.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08
Uncle Sam Wins Race at KieI.

The American yacht Uncle Sam, owned
by Francis r. Riggs of New York, won
the first of the international special class
races at Kiel, the Stars and Stripes cross
ing the line eight minutes ahead Of all
other flags
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08

Toronto having been selected as the
meeting place of the next triennial con-
vention of the International Sunday
School Association in 1905, the world
wide convention of 1904 will be held at
Jerusalem.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08
Bailey Assaults Beveridrc.

Senator Bailey of Texas made vio-
lent personal attack on Beveridge on floor
OF Senate after adjournment and threat
ened life OF Indianian, but was restrained
by bystanders.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08

do not boss. They persuade. and the
greatest persuader is that mildest-man-
nered man from Iowa, Allison, who has
been accused Ct studying the movements
Of the pussy cat when seeking her prey,
or wearing gum shoes in the Senate and
walking backward to Disguise his move
ments.
To +ha un;pit;a+ad LrlLy;rs, 10 KVast N-;r
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08

ing in the met ods OF Senator Aldrich
Nor has Senator Plat of New York Civ
en- any exhibition as boss. He is the
quietest and most unobtrusiye member
of the Senate so far as the open pro-
eeedings go. He rarely speaks and is
never seen moving about the chamber
telling others how to vote. He seems
an onlooker in the Senate almost as much
as those IL the galleries VINO are looking
for the bosses.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08
ANTITRUST Law sustaiued.

Of custer against beef packers holding
trust is not proved. State antitrust law
is sustained, however. and further hear
ing is ordered.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08

TIIaT7esters Of the wheat crop are bad
~ needed in Kansas. Work there awaits
fully 10000 men and tie wages are lib
eraI. $3.50 day and board being offered
by farmers.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08
Two Killed by lightning.

George Sporting of Graham, Mo-, and
George Bates OF San Francisco were kill
cd by box Of lightning on a ranch four
miles north OF Arvada. Colo.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08
MAIL CLERK FOUND DYING.

Clark Meyer Victim of Mysterious AS
sault in Council Bluffs.
Clark Meyer, a mail clerk on the Bur
lington, running between Omaha and
Chicago, was found dying on the side
walk in front of the Creston House in
Council Bluffs He had left the house
but few minutes before, after spending
the evening with friends. There was an
ugly wound under his right eye. He had
been engaged in no quarrel and there is
at present no clew to the perpetrators of
the crime
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-07-08
SIX MEN LOST WITH SHIP.
Steamer George Dunbar Sinks and

Steamer George Dunbar Sinks and
Fate of Part of Crew Is Unknown.
The steamer George Dunbar sprung
leak in the gale Saturday night and at
o'clock Sunday morning sank to the bot
tom of Lake Erie, ten miles east Of KEEL
ly's Island. Captain Little. two women
and one member Of the crew were saved
by people living on Kellys Island. Six
others of the crew constructed raft and
got away from the sinking vessel before
she foundered, but it is feared all are