Omaha daily bee., 1907-05-16


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Abraham Ruef. the San Francisco po-
litlcaI boss, pleads guilty to charges of ex-
tortion. He says he connived at corrup-
tion to keep Schmitz machine together and
blames the mayor for many of his
troubles. Page
]. Cullen Root of Omaha is reelected
commander OF the Sovereign camp, Wood
men Of the World. Page
ST. Louis court decides habeas corpus
case OF Henry Clay Pierce, who is wanted
in Texas in charge of perjury. against the
oil magnate. He at once appeals to United
States supreme court and is released on
$4,000 bond. He says he will go to Texas
and have case heard on it's merits as soon
as he can arrange his business. Page i
NEBRASKA.
Railway commission decides against
adopting any schedule of freight rates
until the maximum rate bill goes into
effect in July. hoping thereby to avoid
legal complications. Union Pacific asks
that value of stocks and bonds owned by
it be not considered in making the as
sessment of the company Representa-
tives of the Russian people address uni
versity students. Page
First biennial convention of the West
ern Bees is held at Grand Island. Page
Group Four Of the Nebraska Bankers
association in session at Hastings. Page 3
Seventh Day Adventists decide to locate
headquarters at Hastings. Page
Annual encampment of the Grand Army
of the Republic and Woman's Relief Corps
opens at Fremont with a public reception
in the evening. Page 3
Governor Sheldon appoints his private
secretary. state oil inspector and some
of the deputies. Page /
Fred Burke, murderer of Mr. and Mrs
Copple in Thurston county. brought to
Omaha for safe keeping. declares he will
plead guilty to charge OF murder. as'hght
would be useless. He will be kept in
Omaha. to prevent possible iyhchipg.
A. NJ. waIfing Of David city elected
grand master workman by grand lodge OF
Ancient Order of United wofkmen and
organization decides to assist distressed
jurisdictions In payment of debts. Page 3
County commissioners will take steps
to recover from Sheriff Mcdonald and his
predecessors the difference between the
amount he has been receiving for keeping
foreign prisoners and the amount allowed
! by county. Page q
1 Bishop Worthington in address declares
I divorce strikes at the divine order of the
family and the stability Of the republic.
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Temperature in Omaha one degree above
freezing and search for Gentle Spring is
/ renewed with considerable interest, but
with little success. Page 4
George Chamberlain, 20 years of age, is
hurled from his wagon in collision with
street car and Is severely injured. Page 2
II. e. Babcock OF Columbus discusses
/ proposed power canal before Real Estate
exchange and committee is appointed by
that body to investigate project Page q
p. S. Eustis,' passenger. traftlc manager
of the Burlington. declares large increase
! of business presents serious problem TO
I railroads, which are forced TO change old
methods. Page IL
Real estate brokers declare there is a
serious shortage of good real estate prop
erty offered for sale IN Omaha. Page 2
SPORTS.
Go Between wins mile and a furlong
handicap at Belmont park Page 4
Results of the BAH games:
6--Pueblo VS.. Omaha--2
8-Denver vs.. Des MOines--0
! S-Philadelphia vs.. St. Louis--6
3-Minneapolis VS.. Indianapolis-1.
10-Kansas City VS.. Toledo-9.
2-Boston vs.. Pittsburgh.
4-Chicago vs.. Philadelphia
4-St. Louis vs. Brooklyn-3
4-New York vs. Ctncinnati-S.
co11ERcIAL. AND uEDUsTRIAI.
Grain markets. Pags
Live stock markets. Page {
Stocks and bonds. Page {