Wool tariff bill passes House with 206 90 vote
The conference report on the wool tariff revision bill sets a flat 29 percent duty on raw wool and lower rates for wool products. One independent Republican votes aye along with 28 other Republicans. no Democrat supports the measure. Speaker Clark overruled Mann’s objection that conferees overstepped authority. The Senate expected to act today before a probable presidential veto.
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Washington
House
Senate
Mann
Clark
Senate Passes Money Bill Ending National Monetary Commission
Washington reports the Senate passed a bill providing for the final report and dissolution of the national monetary commission by January 8 next. The vote stood 66 to 6. Debate touched the cotton tariff bill with Sen Cummins proposing iron and steel tariff revisions matching Payne-Aldrich ideas. Senator Fletcher read an editorial attacking protection, and Senator Smith noted a North Carolina cotton manufacturer letter praising protection.
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Washington
National Monetary Commission
Lan
Senate
Cummins
Fletcher
Florida
Smith
Michigan
North Carolina
South
Will Move the Mississippi to Build New St Paul Union Station
The plan shifts three miles of the Mississippi River into an artificial channel on the west side of St Paul at about ten million dollars. The river and harbor commission oversees preliminary work and expects success. The project creates 900 acres of land valued at fifty thousand dollars per acre, adding trackage room and manufacturing sites for a century in the downtown factory and shipping hub.
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St. Paul
Pvith
St Paul
Mars
River and Harbor Commission of
Prisoner runs amuck in Christopher Illinois incident
Martin Shadowens reportedly wounded Justice of the Peace James Mannon and City Marshal John Stakin during an attempted escape after remand for examination. Deputy Tom Mackey was seriously injured while confronting Shadowens. Shadowens was killed by Mackey, and his brother Charlies fell from a second story window likely fatally injured.
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Christopher, IL
Martin Shadowens
Justice of the Peace
James Mannon
John Stakinrider
Tom Mackey
Mackey
Shadowens
Charlies
Durant Slaying Sparks Mob Condemnation and Pursuit
In Durant Oklahoma on August 15 officials condemned a mob that gathered after Mrs. Mia Campbell was killed. The shooter, a stranger who attacked her, died. her body lay north of the city. The assailant, not identified, was cremated, hindering identification. Authorities vow to pursue mob leaders.
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Durant
Okla
L. R. Campbell
Mia Campbell
Sherman
Tex
Western homesteaders gain extended claim relief under bill
Legislation approved by the house and now advancing in the senate grants drought hit homesteaders in Oklahoma Nebraska and other western states the right to defer claim filings until next April without forfeiting rights. A second measure extends one year the deadline for money payments by Rosebud Sioux homesteaders in South Dakota. Both bills have passed the senate.
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Oklahoma
Nebraska
House
Rosebud
South Dakota
Senate
Million Dollar Fire at Antwerp Docks
A blaze in Antwerp on the Queensland docks caused about 1 000 000 dollars in damage. Large stores of cotton were burned and vast quantities of sal peler were destroyed.
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Antwerp
Queensland
Ill Cow Recovers After County Vet Fight Injury
Farmer Boren Adolfson of Hemilton County rushed eight miles through mud to fetch a local veterinarian for a near dead milch cow. The vet revived the animal after hours of work, but the cow kicked him twice, injuring him and keeping him bedridden two days later.
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Boren Adolfson
Hemilton
Mpeter
Curtis Gets School Location Declared
The board of public land and building accepted deeds to land donated by the town of Curtis for a late school of agriculture. It ordered recording and first located the school at Curtin, then at Cuortle with Walt Cowles and Martin voting yes. George was absent.
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Board of Piblico Land and
Curtis
Curtin
Cuortle
Walt
Cowles
Martin
George
Dynamite Stolen from Quarry Storehouse East of Wymore
Robbers entered the storehouse at quarries east of Wymore and took about forty sticks of dynamite. Authorities suspect the Phonk gang, active in the area for some time. A previous break in a year earlier also yielded dynamite. Bloodhounds trailed suspects but found no track.
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Wymore
Pbonk
Frome
Typhoid Fever at Beatrice Institute Shows Little Improvement
Nineteen typhoid cases and five deaths are reported at the Institute for Feeble Minded. Superintendent Dr Thomas had a restless day and recovery remains in doubt. Dr Wilson of Lincoln investigated conditions and said all measures were being taken to stop the outbreak.
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Institute
Thomas
Wilson of
Lincoln
State Board of Health
First Winter Wheat In State From 19th Century Farm
Director A and Sheldon of the legislative reference bureau notes the first winter wheat sowed in the state was by M. Maher on his Platte county farm in 1569. Two bushels planted produced nineteen and a half bushels. Winter wheat gained traction in 1890 due to chirch bug pressure, after trials of Maher’s grain planted in September 1849 and harvested July 1870.
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A. &. Sheldon
Legislative Reference Bureau
M. Maher
John Maher
Lincoln
Platte County
Fle
State Board of Agriculture
Maher
More Students Will Come West to State University
Registrar Harrison predicts a larger attendance at the state university, with enrollment likely to exceed 1910 by 400 to 500 students. Eastern state applicants increasingly seek education here, and overall local and state enrollment is expected to grow, surpassing prior years. State Normal Board Commends Chadron Mayor for dismissing city marshal over misconduct toward a student during fumigation.
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Harrison
The
State University
State Board
Lincoln
State Normal Board
Chadron
State Normal School
Farm sale in Nebraska nets 320000 cash deal
Broken Bow Nebraska August 14 F and John Backer of Alexandria bought the Ryerson farm of 1220 acres paying 320000 spot cash. John the son will move to Custer county and stock the farm.
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Broken Bow
Neb
John Backer
Alexandria
Ryerson
John
Custer County
Boy Drowns Near Box Elder Canyon
Paul Beach sixteen the son of Hubert Beach of Box Elder drowned in a canyon swimming hole about twelve miles north of McCock. He was identified by family ties and the incident occurred while swimming in the hot season. Local authorities investigated the drowning.
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Box Elder
Paul
Hubert Beach
McCock
Colt Show and Carnival at Stella Sept Date
The Commercial club sets September 1 for the annual midsummer festival and colt show at Stella. Local organizers invite participation and attendance for a community event featuring horses and festivities.
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Stella
Commercial Club
Half Mile Tracks to Revolutionize Harness Racing Scene
The article argues for converting to half mile tracks across major regions, citing Goshen New York as a model Grand Circuit venue. It predicts economic benefits from multi-track circuits near New York and Philadelphia, with lavish grandstands and landscaped grounds drawing big crowds and luring top stables away from mile tracks.
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Gy Palmer L. Clark
New York City
New Jersey
Hohokus
Pitman
Sussex
Flemington
Dover
Kenton
Newton
Pinainfield
Philadelphia
Point Breese
Belmont
Baltimore
Wilmington
Del
Laurel
Seaboard
New York
Goshen
N. Y
Butte
Troiter
al Frenco
Gardner
Connecticut
Harry Lee
Molly Pitcher
Enterprise
Middle West
Mississippi Valley
Chicago
Rensselaer Weston
Ardent Claim For Bucklen Arnica Salve By Clinton Man
Clinton resident E. E. Chamberlain accuses Bucklen's Arnica Salve of removing pain from burns cuts sores and injuries and promises quick healing. He praises its effectiveness against boils piles corns and sprains and notes it costs 25 cents at F. J. Brennan's.
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E. E. Chamberlain
Clinton, Me
Bucklen
F. J. Brennan
Church Member Forty Years
Ruth Mobley born in Belmont County Ohio October 1 1826 moved to Monroe County in 1841 married William Hashman in 1849. They moved to Lineville Iowa in 1865 had eleven children three living Sarah Saunders Andrew Calvin. Husband died 1892 she died August 4 1911 in Alliance Nebraska funeral held at Andrew Hashman home then buried beside husband in Union Cemetery conducted by Rev W E Kauffman she leaves 3 children 1 grandchild 48 great grandchildren one brother Lilac Mobley Lineville and many friends sympathy extended.
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Ruth Mobley
Belmont County
Ohio
Get
Monroe County
Willam Hashman
Lineville
Iowa
Sarah Saunders
Chester
Oklahoma
Andrew
Mercer
Calvin
Hashman
Nebr
Alliance
Cal
Christian Church
Tuesder
Union Cemetery
W. E. Kauffman
Lilac Mobley
Swanson and McIntire Wedding Announced in Alliance
Mr and Mrs W H Kline announce the marriage of their daughter Maude I McIntire to Alex E Swanson on Thursday August tenth 1911 in Alliance Nebraska The couple will reside in Morrill Nebraska after August 25 1911 Rev J L B Jones officiated at the Alliance Methodist parsonage Only the bride's mother Mrs W H Kline of Deadwood SD attended besides the contracting parties and the family The Herald extends best wishes for their future welfare and happiness.
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Herald
W. H. Kline
Maude I. McIntire
Alex E. Swanson
Alliance
Nebraska
Morrill
J. L. B. Jones
Methodist
Fairy Tale Takes Train Route Plan Through Minatare
The Scottsbluff Star reports a fairy tale claiming Burlington will link its Guernsey line to Colorado and Southern at Hartsville and divert Alliance and Denver trains to Guernsey at Bridgeport. Two trains daily through Minatare would run to Denver via Guernsey and Cheyenne. The Free Press notes the Star cites George W Holdrege, but his signature is missing.
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Scottsbluff Star
Burlington
Guernsey
Colorado and Southern
Hartsville
Alliance
Denver
Bridgeport
Cheyenne
Minatare
the Star
George W. Holdrege
Geo. W
Minatare Free Press
Ringling Bros Show Draws Alliance Crowds After Rain
A group traveled to Alliance last Saturday to see Ringling Bros. They arrived by train after heavy rain disrupted travel. Attendees report a fine show and crowds lingering into midweek despite the weather.
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Alliance
Ringling Bros
Mud stained machines prompt cleanup after event
Report notes how participants enjoyed themselves but express regret for the heavy mud on the machines and the need for boys to wash and clean the equipment after the activity.
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Hay Spraktia News
Fink's Cider Mill Draws Crowd in Busy Fall Season
The Cuba Hitness Journal notes Fink's Cider Mill is busy this fall as apples flood in. Miller Fink and three assistants process the loads while crowds sample cider and seek eating apples and fresh juice.
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Cuba
Hitness
Journal
Herald
Twesdey
Fink
Doan's Kidney Pills End Back Pain Say Alliance Woman
Mrs Laura Ricketts of 710 Missouri Ave Alliance Nebraska endorses Doans Kidney Pills for kidney trouble backache and related pains saying they removed pain in back and limbs and improved her state. Sold by Fred E Holston Drug Store and other outlets 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY agents for US Remember the name Dean's.
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Alliance
Laura Ricketts
Missouri Ave
Nebr
Doan
Fred E. Holston
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Dean
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Slei
Omaha
Kansas City ST. JO
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