Nebraska Five Good Roads Bills Up for Discussion
Lincoln march 20 the good roads legislation faces committee debate as five bills including a state highway commission measure and a state aid plan are heard the state would fund up to 100000 yearly while counties cover remaining costs with bonds and assessments a clash is anticipated over the aid bill and its feasibility revealed by the joint committee on roads and bridges the bills drawn as H Rt 669 670 671 672 673 seek varied road oversight and funding roles with governor attorney general and land commissioner named on the highway panel
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Thomas inquiry concluded in Omaha over Postmaster Thomas case
Nine days of investigation into Postmaster Thomas Tillotson concluded with evidence gathered by Inquisitors and now in the hands of Secretary Moss and Inspector Lindland. A joint civil service commission and post office department review will decide next steps. Thomas maintained his innocence during recall.
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Denver Man Likely to Head State University Economics
Lincoln March 21 The resignation of Professor W G L Taylor head of economics at the state university will likely be followed by the appointment of Professor James Edward Rossignol currently head of a similar department at the University of Denver He previously taught economics at the University of Nebraska in 1908 and 1909 Negotiations are under way and his appointment may be confirmed at the next board of regents meeting.
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Lincoln Court To Sentence Two Blackmailers Soon
Lincoln March reports that Fred Brown and George Latjin, members of the gang that blackmailed aged farmer Charles Anderson near Invey, have pleaded guilty to the blackmail charge. They are in the county jail and will be taken before Judge Cornish in district court to receive a sentence as soon as the information is prepared.
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Nebraska Women Form Farm Labor Pact After Otto Ruling
In Gaidy Nebraska March 26 women organize to refuse farm chores and declare husbands must hire men if they cannot manage. Ten societies within sixteen miles total 280 members pledge not to milk cows feed cattle or work in hay and corn fields citing Judge Otto's decision.
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Clark Talks to Students at State University
Champ Clark spoke to Lincoln State University students urging Democrats to endorse reciprocity at the special session and expecting tariff revision to follow. He also urged educated voters to cast ballots independently, despite party chiefs and leaders. Attendees included Senator Owen and Governor Shafroth.
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Manuel Calls for Inquiry Into Industrial School
Kearney Neb March 18 Superintendent C B Manuel rejects charges from the public lands and buildings committee seeking abolition if the school cannot be improved. He requests an investigation into his methods to locate the cause of “the waste of the people's money” and declines a detailed reply at present.
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Black Hand Letter Demands $2000 From Omaha Grocer
March 18 threat letter received by Youg Powell a wealthy Malian grocer at 708 North Sixteenth street demands $2000 and threatens death and burning. Police and postal authorities investigate as federal officers take up the extortion case believed written by a Sicilian.
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Omaha
Nebraska veterans roster to be updated this year
Lincoln March 20 The roster of Nebraska soldiers who have seen service and are living in the state will be prepared by Secretary of State Wail with help from state and county officers. The last roster was in 1897 showing nearly 25 000 veterans across wars.
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Hartington Jury Returns Murder Verdict In Davis Case
The Hartington Nebraska jury found Maggie Davis guilty of murder in the first degree with a life sentence in the state penitentiary. Davis sat stoically as the verdict was read, wearing her military cape and black scarf while her sister Mrs Linin sobbed nearby.
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Burglary Strikes Pi Beta Phi House in Lincoln
Burglars broke into the Pi Beta Phi sorority house at 345 North Thirteenth Street in Lincoln and stole 725 dollars in checks money and jewelry. The girls slept through the intrusion as the house was ransacked with drawers opened and clothing scattered.
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Clash on border as Mexican rurales captain seized
A Mexican rurales captain was captured on the Douglas Arizona side after a deserter from the Mexican army was dragged across the line. A large crowd gathered as the two officers were held and taken to the Douglas jail amid tense border conditions. Washington expects a reorganized cabinet in Mexico and peace talks to progress this week, with Taft meeting officials in Washington as Mexican mediation continues.
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Troops Bring Rain to Texas at Fort Crockett
Rain drenched 2000 newly arrived soldiers at Fort Crockett Galveston after a long transport journey. Dog tents failed in the downpour blowing over and soaking the troops while they moved to establish camp. Fort Crockett sits along the gulf front with five concrete barracks underway and batteries guarding the water.
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Revolt Near Hermosillo Ties Up City and Troops
News from Hermosillo Sonora reports revolters within twelve miles of the town while the municipal palace fills with people given blankets rifles and care. A force of 300 men including 100 Yaquis left for Toros amid reports rebels seized the Priestas mine. In Texas soft nosed bullets appear in Mexican campaign injuries and both sides use them.
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Bakery Delivers Half of Capacity at Attonie Division Plant
In Attonie Texas on March 20 workers at the division bakery boast a daily capacity of 20,000 two pound loaves but are presently delivering about 10,000. The feature has drawn more attention than expected in the local area.
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Russian Minister Murdered in Peking
March 21 report states that M Korostoverz, the Russian minister to China, was murdered in Peking. The brief item notes the official envoy’s death amid tense international affairs.
Range War Flares In Wyoming Cattle Sheep Clash
Reports from Western South Dakota describe renewed hostilities between sheepmen and cattlemen after marches on Wyoming ranges. A recent attack in Johnaca County involved raiders assaulting a sheep herder, injuring him and looting his belongings, as decades long feuds intensify over land use and pasturage.
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Interurban Car Wrecking Suspects Detained in Fort St Louis
Police detain three men after officials report alleged attempts to wreck interurban cars. Investigations focus on whether the acts were attempts at robbery or strikes by winded traction workers, with authorities treating the case as a possible robbery scheme.
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Illinois Traction Company
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Bodies of Sailors Recovered After Tug Sinks Near Cleveland
Life savers recovered the bodies of Edwin Holmes and Edwin Johnson from the fishing tug Silver Spray wreck off Cleveland harbor. Six others died. five crew members were saved on the breakwater, while a 14 year old cabin boy Walter Longonean remains missing.
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Markets Close With Mixed Wheat and Grain Prices
Chicago markets on March 20 show May wheat at 91 9 1? cents, July 88 to 89. May corn at 49 49? cents, July around 50. May oats 214 to 214? cents, July 31 4? cents. May pork 16.674 dollars, July 16.00. May lard 8.724 dollars, July 8.72. May hibx 9.124 dollars, July 9.70. Cash prices list No 2 hard wheat 91 31 cents, No 2 corn 47 47 1/2 cents, No 2 oats 50 cents.
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Chicago Market Quotes Tie to Steady Cattle and Hogs
Chicago on March 20 reports cattle receipts around 25 000 with steady bids for beeves at 5 75 to 6 85, western steers 4 75 to 5 55, stockers 4 00 to 5 75, cows and heifers 20 00 to 5 55, calves 5 25 to 8 00. Hog receipts near 60 000 with mixed 6 50 to 7 00, heavy 6 40 to 6 80, bulk 6 05 to 6 80. Sheep receipts about 1 000 natives 5 00 to 5 10, westerns 23 25 to 25 10, yearlings 4 72 to 5 65, lambs 5 00 to 6 54.
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Cattle and Hog Receipts Fall at South Omaha Market
South Omaha reports cattle receipts of 4700 with prices mostly down 10 to 15 cents. steer values around 125 to 1950, cows and heifers 315 to 640 per head, wreckers and feeders 405 to 705, calves 441 to 700. Hog receipts 4800 down about 12 to 15 cents with rough and light hogs quoted 625 to 640 and 420 to 450, sheep and lambs around 200 to 605 per head for ewes and lambs.
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