Nebraska kerosene explosion claims Mrs Connors life
At St Josephs hospital in Omaha on August 15 Mrs Jessie Connors died after a kerosene can exploded while she poured oil on papers to burn them. The blast set the kitchen ablaze and her mother Mrs Anna Blain sister Mrs Frank Berry and father F M Blain were in the room. Mr Blain suffered burns attempting to aid her.
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Omaha
Jessie Connors
St. Joseph's Hospital
Anna L. Blain
Frank Berry
F. M. Blain
Duty of Chief to Act in Omaha Liquor Law Enforcement
Attorney General Thompson tells Governor Shallenberger he cannot find a statute requiring the Omaha police board to enforce the law. He has not filed ouster actions against Commissioners Hoye Hunter and Wappich. The governor had sought quo warranto against them and Chief Donahue for failing to enforce liquor laws, but Thompson notes the mayor is bound by statute to enforce the laws.
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Lincoln
Thompson
Shallenberger
Police Board of Omaha
Fred Hoye
William E. Hunter
William F. Wappich
Donahue
Omaha
Dahlman
Blair Opera House Destroyed by Fire in Blair
Blair Nebraska Aug 15 the Blair opera house burned at 230 am built twenty five years ago by a German stock company costing 6000 dollars. Firemen were hampered by a ruptured hose and evidence suggests arson though no culprit named. Insurance totaled 2000 on the building and 500 on furnishings. West PointNeb Aug 15 rainstorm sets season record with nearly five inches in 22 hours flooding streets and damaging roofs while halting telephone service statewide.
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Blair, Neb
Blair Opera House
West Point
Neb
F. J. Maleh
Mr. Frost
County and Papillion Drainage Agreement Bridges Douglas Roads
Omaha August 15 aple agreement between the board of county commissioners and the Papillion drainage district calls for constructing bridges and culverts over ditches crossing Douglas county roads. The district will pay for the work by a Rep 15 assessment of 4710 dollars. The 4710 dollar county assessment and the injunction suit appealed to the supreme court remain unsettled between the county and district.
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Omaha
Board of County Commissioners
Papillion Drainage District
Douglas County
Supreme Court
Model Road Progress Near Buffalo Nebraska
Kearney Neb Aug 18 work on the model road south of town nears completion. The one mile strip shows fine shape with about 2000 spent. The roadbed laid with black soil and clay then capped with a foot of gravel and all.
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Kearney
Neb
Hedy Died After Porch Shooting Incident
Otis Hedy died in St Josephs hospital after being shot on the back porch of 821 838 South Nineteenth Street. County Attorney English expected a second degree murder charge against Mrs Hertha Mott. Mott, jailed, claimed self defense and said Hedy made an indecent proposal before the shooting.
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Omaha
Otis Hedy
Walter
South Nineteenth
Hertha Mott
St. Joseph's Hospital
Hedy
J. L
Missouri Pacific
Weeping Water
Neb
Buffalo officials repay boosted salaries after census shortfall
Buffalo county Nebraska officials return the extra pay they withheld claiming a population over 25 000. Census shows 21 907 residents so salaries revert to prior rates. Reelever of Deeds Wheelock 500 Treasurer Hance 1410 Clerk Miller 1000 Clerk Bowker 294 Sheriff Sammons 250 Hallowell 500.
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Kearney
Neb
Buffalo County
W. BR. Wheelock
Gilbert B. Hance
EB. A. Miller
KE. Bowker
F. M. Hallowell
W. PF. Sammons
Heavy Freight Wreck Buries Westbound Tracks
West Point Nebraska August 15 Northwestern freight No 39 bound west struck two feet of sand mud and debris washed from nearby high ground. The track was buried for over two blocks. The first engine left the rails toppled and half embedded in debris the second engine jumped the track and did not overturn. Both engines badly wrecked many freight cars torn up.
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West Point
Neb
Northwestern Freight No
Omaha Nasby Accused of Political Activity by Postmaster
Franklin A. Shotwell filed formal charges against Postmaster B. F. Thomas claiming pernicious political activity and seeking removal. The complaint, sent to Postmaster General Hitchcock, accuses Thomas of political involvement while in office. Thomas denies rule violations and notes his political rights as a private citizen. He served as a delegate to two Republican state conventions over the last two years.
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Omaha
Franklin A. Shotwell
B. F. Thomas
Hitchcock
Thomas
Postal Department
Nebraska State Fall Race Meet Promises Record Entries
Lincoln reports unprecedented prospects for the Nebraska state fall race meet with expected record entries and fast times Sept. 6 to 8, including horses from neighboring states. Blair records a fatal electric accident at the light plant when William Matt herp touched a live wire. Omaha reports Mrs. Frank Severin of South Omaha severely scalded by boiling water while washing, with uncertain recovery.
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Lincoln
Nebraska State
Blair, Neb
William Mattherp
Omaha
Frank Severin
South Omaha
Terris
Proposed constitutional amendment on Nebraska suffrage origins
The 1910 proposal amends Article seven to set voting eligibility for male U S citizens aged twenty one plus six months residence in state and county. Foreign born voters who declared U S naturalization may vote until five years in the United States, then must obtain full citizenship to vote. The amendment is to be voted on November 8, 1910.
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Nebraska
Senate
United States
Enid
State of
I. Geo. C. Junkin
A. D
Lincoln
George C. Junkin
Contested Homestead Entry in Nebraska Proceedings
Public notice announces a contest to a homestead entry in Alliance Nebraska. The case names Bee Holloway as alleged nonresident and abandonment subject to evidence at an August 24 2010 hearing before the Interior Department. Also referenced are a Pawnee County land dispute involving quiet title to a quarter section and a separate suit filed in 1990 by Joseph Covish with unknown heirs named as defendants.
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Department OF the Interior
United States Land Office
Serlul
Alliance
Nebraska
Eee Deerson i
Township Ag
P. Merian
Nicery “ Howny
Sarde
Pittles
Inter
Peter Sorenaan
Mecor Roreneen
Tier Plaintitt
Paw Bote
weAloet Eh
Nord Weet
Sewtion Im
Joseph Covish
W.M. Jopesc
Legal Notice in Box Butte County Nebraska Court
In Justice Court Judge Gregory Zurn issues an attachment for $3 in an action. Defendants include Sekradle Kaleegie and Goat Poppas. Service made on Chicago Burlington and Quincy Ball Wood Company. Case set for August 4 at 10 o'clock.
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Justice Court
Box Butte County
Ne- Uimeka
Gregory Zurn
Pearce
Gost Pon
Gregory Are
Menor
Box Hutte County
Nebraska
Pen
Parnishwe
Wis
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Ballwood Company
Conlin
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