Hisgen Nominated at Independence Party Meeting in New York
Thomas L. Hisgen accepted the Independence party presidential nomination before a large crowd at the party clubhouse in New York. Melvin G. Palmer chaired the meeting. Henry A. Powell announced Hisgen as standard bearer amid cheers as he outlined direct nominations, the initiative, the referendum and the recall as core reforms.
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Independence Party
New York
Thomas J. Hisgen
William R. Hearst
Mr. Hisgen
Mr. Graves
Graves
Virginia
Melvin G. Palmer
Henry A. Powell
Powell
Mr. Histen
Histen
Hissgen
South
West
Hisgen
Vilas former Cabinet figure dies in Madison Wisconsin
William F Vilas veteran statesman and former secretary of the interior dies in Madison Wisconsin after a five week illness. He served as secretary of the interior 1885 to 1888 and as U S senator from Wisconsin starting in 1891. Born 1840 in Vermont Vilas rose from lawyer and state official to national prominence including Civil War service and chairing the 1884 Democratic National Convention.
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Willan Preeman Vilas
Cleveland
Rettern
Interler
United States
Reduction in stock rates by Interstate Commission order
An Interstate Commerce Commission ruling lowers stock carload rates on range cattle. The order, effective by October 15, cuts rates to five cents per 100 pounds for Texas New Mexico and Oklahoma to northern ranges across several states and for southwest cable shipments to major cities.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
St. Louis
St. Joseph
Kenews City
New Orleans
Debs Attacks Parties in Western Tour Stop
Eugene V. Debs former Chicago visitor spoke to thousands at a Lemont Socialist rally aboard a special train. He condemned Republicans Democrats Taft Bryan and Prohibitionists and attacked the working class as moneyless and senseless. He mocked Gompers and shifted to labor wage issues in a fiery two hour address.
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Socialist Party
Chicago
Lemont
Debs
Taft
Bryan
Mr. Deba
Gompers
Cajainder
Wim Javer
Bam
Plans for Johnson Family National Reunion at Chautauqua
Preparations are under way for a national Johnson reunion at Chautauqua shores next July or August. Initiators include H M Johnson and Manley EB Johnson with John W Johnson among prominent merchants and capitalists. All Johnsons nationwide will be invited and Governor John Johnson of Minnesota may address the crowd. The country holds several hundred thousand Johnsons with Jamestown listing 1 500 and Chautauqua county 3 000.
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H M. Johnson
Manley EB. Johnson
Wang John W. Johnson
United States
John Johnson
Minnesota
Jamestown
Chan Falgua County
Army airship trials at Fort Meyer report six fights
Lieutenant Creevy of the marine corps aided signal corps officers during the trials. The Baldwin airship began without Captain Baldwin’s help. At Fort Meyer six fights were staged with the signal dirigible No 1. Lieutenant Lahm piloted three times and Lieutenant Selfridge steered the other three.
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Marine Corps
Signal Corps
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Fort Meyer
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Selfridge
Two Drown While Swimming at White River
Two young sons of Thomas Lewis drowned while swimming with three companions in White River near Ildezlon Indiana. The group went beyond their depth and only two bodies were recovered.
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White River
Nea Ildzlelon
Ind
Nebraska State Fair Opens With Record Attendance Expected
Crowds pour into Lincoln as railroads rush extra coaches to handle largest turnout. Omaha plans fifty coach trains for the day while Bryan Tamar and Governor Crawford prepare to speak. General Manderson suffers a minor automobile accident but escapes serious injuries as he recuperates at home.
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Omaha
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Coe Crawford
South Dakota
Wil Mike
Nebraska
Mandereon
C.F. Manderson
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Mindereon
Rail lines gain fare and rate permission for state fair
The St. Joseph and Grand Island Railroad along with the Union Pacific secured permits from the state railway commission to set a fare and whale rate for the state fair. Other lines are still seeking approval but have not yet received permission.
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St. Joseph
Suit Filed Against Dr. Tyler Over Antipass Law
County attorney sues Dr. BE M Tyler of Auburn Nebraska for violation of the antipass law. Tyler received a pass from the Missouri Pacific Railway early this year but did not use it stating he would await a court decision on the matter. The suits arise from the alter ney vederal unclear wording in the record.
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Auburn
Neb
BE. M. Tyler
Missouri Pacific Railway
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German Methodists Western States Conference Opens in Lincoln
The annual conference of German Methodists for western states began in Lincoln on Aug 24 and will run four days. Bishop John I Nielsen presides with officers elected: Treasurer Rev Allenbach of Russell Kansas Secretary Rev John Demand of Chapman Kansas State Secretary Rev Jobo Klein of Denver.
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John I. Nielsen
Allenbach
Rusell, Kam
John Demand
Chapman
Kan
Jobo Klein
Denver
Express Agents Ordered to File Reports in Nebraska
Nebraska railway commission demands reports from thirty express agents on business done. Unreported firms face action by the commission under the Aldrich law after their failure to submit required documents.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Railway Commission
Dietrich Smith Engagement Reported in Hastites Neb
The engagement of Miss Gertrude Dietrich daughter of former United States Senator Dietrich to Herbert Knox Smith has been announced. The wedding is set for September 26 at Forearington Connecticut, the groom's home town where his relatives reside. Mr Smith serves as United States commissioner of corporations.
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Gertrude Dietrich
United States
Dietrich
Herbert Knox Smith
Foaroington
Conn
Mr. Smith i
United States Commissioner of Corporations
Heir Finds Jensen’s Body in Willows Near Plattsmouth
The heir of Peter Jensen, dryowner, located in the Platte River near Pre mount three months after his disappearance, was found decomposed and lodged in willows near Plattsmouth Nebraska. The body’s condition was so advanced that the head detached during removal.
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Plattsmouth
Peter Jensen
Platte River
Premount
Jeweler Loses Tray of Rings in Show Window
In Table Rock Nebraska on August 1 jeweler Ralph C. Cotton reports a valuable tray of rings missing from his show window. The exact time of disappearance is unknown and no robber has been identified.
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Table Rock
Neb
Ralph C. Cotton
To Wed After Forty Years
Sterling Nebraska September 1 Frank Jahnes a twice serving Nebraska legislator and Sophia Alberts of Sterling will wed September 8. The pair were lovers in Germany forty years ago but were separated by war and reunite after decades.
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Sterling
Frank Jahnes
Nebraska
Sophia Alberts
Germany
Judge Layport, Neb Pioneer, Dies at 52 Years
Judge L N Layport, a fifty two year veteran of the county and a pioneer figure, passed away in Valentine Nebraska. He served as a county judge and left a lasting impact on local governance.
Nebraska reform laws praised at Denver meeting
Attorney General Martin reported from Denver that Nebraska enforces reform measures strictly. He praised the Nebraska judiciary and said the law against abuses benefits the state, noting rivals like Missouri’s Hadhey and a general agreement against railroad subservience by judges.
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Alig
Martin
Haa
Denver
Nebraska
Rel Hadhey
Missouri
Young Bryan Reported Engaged in Lincoln
In Lincoln on September 1 reports say nineteen year old William J Bryan Jr is engaged to Miss Helen Berger of Milwaukee. He will continue studies at the University of Nebraska where he is currently enrolled. Friends announce Miss Berger plans a tour of Europe.
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Bryan
William J Bryan Jr
Helen Berger
Milwaukee
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University of Nebraska
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Linccoln
Europe
Buckstaff Receives Rebuff From County Officials
Lincoln Aug 28 A H Buckstaff manager of a bathing resort faced a county commission rebuff after presenting a 24 bill for boat use during the floods. He had been hailed as a hero for saving lives but officials valued the resort advertising at 1000 and halted payment.
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Lincoln
A. H. Buckstaff
Eaton Laboratory for Tuberculosis in Children Formed
Lincoln August 28 The Eaton Laboratory for the Prevention of Tuberculosis in Children is formed at the instigation of HW. M. Eaton commissioner of public lands and buildings. The group will search Nebraska records to identify children with tuberculosis and arrange special care.
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Eaton Laboratory For
HW. M. Eaton
Eaton
Nebraska
Adventists Camp in Hastings Ahead of Big Meeting
About 600 Seventh Day Adventists are encamped in Hastings Nebraska preparing for a large camp meeting scheduled to begin tomorrow. Presiding Elder Robinson of the Nebraska conference will preside, assisted by Elder Luther Warner of Washington. Over a thousand people are expected to attend the meetings.
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Neb
Robinson
Nebraska Conference
Luther Warret
Washington, B, C
Omaha Exhibition Notes and Frontier Hero Visit
Omaha residents learn that Willan F F Gordy known as Gut falo Bina 18 appears in town for two exhibitions today. Colonel Cody, in frontier attire, rides a prancing sorrel horse and has recently toured Europe visiting capitals and captained by European rulers.
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Willan FF
Gordy
North Platte seeks new court house at $100000
Action to build a new county court house in North Platte Nebraska, estimated at 100000 dollars, aims to replace the old structure unable to house county offices and courts. A veto comes from Sutherland where residents say the expense is unnecessary.
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North Platte
Neb
Sutherland
Five Fined for Illegal Fishing in Nebraska Court
In Columbus Nebraska on August 28 five young men were fined after deputy game warden found fishing gear and fish in Bray with Hehnete in possession. The court did not believe their claim they removed fish from Blazer's pond and levied fines of 5 dollars plus costs on each.
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Neb
Bray
Hastings Tennis Tourney Crown Goes to McMichael in Singles
The Hastings Neb event on August 20 finished with McMichael, Metz cup winner from Omaha, beating Smith of Lexington 6 4 0 6. In doubles Funk and Scudder defeated McMichael and Thompson 4 2 6 3 7 5.
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Hastings
Neb
West Nebraska
McMichael
Omaha
Smith
Lexington
Funk
Scudder
Thompson
Hastings Dem candidate Henry Conrad dies at 64
Henry Conrad, a Democratic candidate for representative in Hastings Nebraska, dies at age sixty four after residing in Adams county since 1894. He leaves a wife and eight grown children.
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Hastings
Neb
Henry Conrad
Adams County
Third Victim of Wreck Dies in Kilgore Freight Collision
Valentine Neb September 1 M H Mawkins dies from injuries sustained in Sundays freight wreck at Kilgore. Mawkins was the third fatality and another victim remains injured in the accident that involved Sun day freight train.
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Neb
M. H. Mawkins
Kilgore
May de Mawkins
Wyoming Mines Close After Pay Dispute
Butte Montana September 1 coal mines in Wyoming under the Mine Operators association closed due to failure to agree with workers. Entire state mines shut and will stay closed for an indeterminate period affecting about 6000 men.
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Butte, Mont
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