Not Guilty Davis Freed In Dr Rustin Case
Omaha jury acquits Charles E. Davis of murder in the Dr Frederick Rustin death after thirteen hours of deliberation. Jurors say Abbie Rice unlikely culprit and speculate Rustin may have died by his own hand. Davis was seen near the Rustin home hours before the shooting and returned to work soon after.
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Charlea
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Frederick Rustin
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Abbie Rice
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Nebraska Treasurer Pushes Tax Reform to End State Debt
State Treasurer Brian recommends a full shift of running expenses to corporations and county taxes only to fund county government. He reports Nebraska's state debt fallen by 1,198,000 in two years to 718,750 and forecasts being out of debt by July 24, 1909.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Brian
Lincoln Lawyer in Trouble in Holdrege Nebraska
Lincoln lawyer Lafe Burnett and Mrs Wilson, wife of the sheriff, are jailed after Burnett is arrested and Wilson hospitalized following a dispute over an estate involving Wilson's late husband. Wilson plans to file charges claiming Burnett sought a large share of the fortune.
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Holdrege
Neb
Lafe Burnett
Nebraska Orators Win at Memorial Ball Contest
Nebraska debaters E. Bednar R. W. Hates and Deas Driscoll defeated S. M. Thompson RB Frizzell and J. C. Herbatman of Illinois University in an oratorical contest held during a memorial ball at the University of Nebraska. Governor Sheldon presided, and Nebraska supported the commission form of municipal government.
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Lincoln
E. Bednar
R. W. Hates
Deas Driscoll
S. M. Thompson
RB Frizzell
J. C. Herbatman
Ilinois University
University of Nebraska
Sheldon
Adame Mad Dog Rampage Shocks Adams Nebraska
A rabid dog terrorized Adams Nebraska on December 12 and the city marshal killed five to nine dogs as the slaughter continues. Narrow escapes were reported and about twenty people were bitten by the outbreak.
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Adams, Neb
George Southard
Decatur Inquest Finds Lester Ball Died From Blows
At Decatur a jury ruled Lester Ball died from blows inflicted by Nicholas N. Parrens in a fatal row. The verdict stated the death was not felonious but caused by Parrens.
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Tekumah
Neb
Decatur
Lester Ball
Ball
Nicholas N. Parrens
Bryan vows to honor pledges, stay advisory to Nebraska legislature
William J Bryan says he will not dictate legislative actions but will observe platform pledges as contracts with voters. He plans to spend winters in Texas but remain Nebraska resident, with Democratic lawmakers welcomed at Fairview in Lincoln as the session approaches.
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Bryan
Texas
Nebraska
Mr. Bryan
Awards at the Corn Show Highlight Nebraska Winners
Nebraska judges reveal top corn prizes with Lee Smith Jr of De Soto sweeping junior classes and earning over 500 dollars in premiums. His father Lee Smith takes second in ten car grand sweepstakes as the Ames Agricultural College team wins the $1 500 Mexican Trophy and the Iowa team takes the 1 000 judging trophy.
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Neb
Harry Seltz
W. W. Bell
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Clore
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Biennial state auditor report on bonds issued in the year
The biennial state auditor report shows bonds totaling 2,201,686 issued during the year. Counties issued 75,000. cities villages and towns 886,500. school districts 1,351,000. Most bonds are refunding and do not indicate higher indebtedness. many school district bonds funded new building construction.
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Nut
Brilliant Ball at Omaha Honors Generals Carter and Morton
Omaha December reception by the empire of Fort Omaha and Fort Crook honored Generals Carter and Morton with a brilliant ball. Guests wore dazzling gold lace and buttons while an elaborate hotel venue hosted the event.
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Fort Omaha
Fort Crook
Carter
Morton
Five Burglaries in One Night Shock Holdrege
In Holdrege Nebraska on December 15 five burglaries occurred in a single night, a local record. The burglars left rewards totaling under $25, and police tracked them to Minden the next day before losing the trail.
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Neb
Minden
Lincoln Bee Money for Public Schools Apportionment
The semi annual school apportionment totaling 267132.91 dollars is to be sent out this week. It is based on 2198 dollars per pupil with 369996 school age children in the state.
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Bee
Farm production 1908 sets record wealth at 7.78 billion
Secretary of Agriculture reports 1908 farm wealth reaches a record 7.778 billion dollars with corn leading at 2643 million bushels worth 1.615 billion. Hay, wheat, oats, barley, rye and all cereals show gains over five year averages, driving total value above 1907 and prior years.
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United States
Panama Canal
Congress Backs Waterway Bond Plan For Big Projects
The National Rivers and Harbors Congress in Washington endorsed issuing 500 million dollars in government bonds to fund major waterways improvements. The proceeds will be spent only on authorized river and harbor work, with a structure similar to the Panama Canal bonds. Vice President Fairbanks welcomed the plan, while Speaker Cannon said it would be referred for consideration. Northcote praised the American fleet at a New York luncheon, noting its broad impact on Australian views of the Pacific.
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Lord Northcote
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Australia
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Pacific
Met Life President Hegeman Freed by New York Court
John R. Hegeman president of Met Life Insurance freed by New York supreme court in a decision that could quash all indictments against insurance officials District Attorney Jerome says he expects to appeal Hegeman faced perjury charges over a 1906 verification report to the superintendent of insurance in January 1906
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Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
New York Supreme Court
Jerome
Court of Appeals
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Superintendent of Insurance
Evidence Presented on Whang Chang Case in San Francisco
Proceedings opened in San Francisco Monday over the shooting of Durham White Stevens the Japanese government adviser on Korean affairs. EB Finley testified describing the ferry building incident and the moment Chung struck Stevens, though he did not witness the actual shooting.
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Durham White Stevens
San Francisco
EB. Finley
Stevene
Chung
Ruef Bribery Sentence Delayed to Dec 19
The sentencing of Abraham Ruef, the ex San Francisco political boss, was postponed by Superior Judge Labor until Saturday Dec 19.
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San Francisco
Labor
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