Rivers and Harbors congress backs bond plan for waterways
At Washington the Rivers and Harbors congress endorses a $500 million federal bond plan to improve internal rivers harbors and canals over ten years. Andrew Carnegie urges national scope projects and urges prioritizing U S waterways over the Panama Canal as key to future prosperity.
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Rivers and Harbors Congress
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Taft
Fairbanks
Andrew Carnegie
Joseph E. Ransdell
Carnegie
Panama Canal
Treasury report shows deficits and surplus from past years
The 1908 treasury report outlines a deficit of 114 million dollars for the current year and a prior surplus of 84.3 million in 1967. It notes disbursements exceeding receipts by 68.07 million in 1908 while 1967 ran a positive cash balance of 274.06 million at year start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cortelyou
Secretary Wilson Rules Bleached Flour Adulterated
Secretary Wilson of the Agriculture Department announced a decision in the bleached flour controversy. He ruled four bleached products with nitrogen peroxide are adulterated and cannot be sold in the District of Columbia or territories or transported interstate. He will recommend no prosecutions of manufacturers or sellers for all months from this date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
District of Columbia
Territories
Will tempers fate of Field museum in Lake Front park
The 8.5 million Field museum bequest faced a possible outcome as Superior Judge Dupuy denied Ward's request for a perpetual restraining order to stop construction in Lake Front park, leaving the project to proceed in Chicago.
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Chicago
Marshall Field
Dupuy
A. Montgomery Ward
Lake Front Park
Sioux City Live Stork Market Quotations Report
Sioux City live stork market quotes Wednesday list top beeves at 5.20 and top hoga at 5.65 per unit. The brief market note records current prices for livestock categories and conveys a period snapshot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
OConnor Former AOH and Catholic Knights Leader Dies
P. J. O'Connor, once national president of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and former national head of the Catholic Knights of America, died in Savannah Georgia on Wednesday from pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. O'Connor
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Catholic Knights of America
Savannah
Pheumonia
Revolt Breaks Out in Hayti Across Northern Towns
Reports from Hayti describe a revolutionary outbreak in several northern towns. Authorities fear the movement may spread, with growing unrest and uncertain control in the republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayti
Republic
Profits of Tile Standard Oil in Federal Suit Evidence
Testimony details profits of Standard Oil subsidiaries in a federal dissolution suit. Figures show Continental Oil earned 116 percent on 200000 capital, and Standard Oil Indiana about 55000000 on a 1000000 capitalization between 1869 and 1906. Tilford disputes asset vs capitalization and notes 1906 price wars in the West.
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Standard Off Company
Standard Olf Campany
John D. Archbold
Henry Tilford
Standard Oil Company of
California
Continental Oil Company
Standard
Wear
Indiana
Tilford
Ite
Tilf 1
Colorado
Mr. Tilford
William Rockefeller
Frank S. Monett
Continental Ol Company
Far West
Kellogg
Germany backs open door policy in Far East accord
Chancellor von Buelow told the Reichstag that Germany favors the Anglo German and Japanese understanding in the Far East. He noted the agreement aligns with Germany's open door policy, territorial status quo, and Chinese independence, and said Germany already shares a similar arrangement with Japan.
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von Buelow
Reichstag
Germany
France
Great Britain
Far East
Japan
Reprieve Exends Death Sentence in Illinois Murder Case
Herman Billik, condemned for the Mary Vizal murder, was granted a respite until January 29 by Acting Governor Sherman. This is his sixth delay, with four days’ four prior reprieves and near-scare executions. The Windle Bilik case and Rev. PB J O Callaghan are noted in local defense efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Billik
Dee
Mary Vizal
Gay. Sherman
Miinois
Billik
Bik
Windle Bilik
Vraal
Weee
PB. J. O'Callaghan
St. Mary's
Ingersoll Widow Sues Over Will Break Case
Mrs Eva A Ingersoll, widow of Robert G Ingersoll, wins in Supreme Court against Joseph Coram and others over a $100 000 claim tied to services in breaking the will of Andrew J Davis a Montana millionaire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Supreme Court
Mre Ingersoll
Mra
Eva A. Ingersoll
Robert G. Ingersoll
Joseph Coram
Mra Ingersoll
Andrew J. Davis
Montana
Man shot after snowball incident in Schwenectady
Adolph Schultze, 40, of Schenectady New York, angered by a snowballing attack, shot and killed 17 year old Mark Kill Kalen. Schultze was arrested.
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Adolph Schultze
Schwenectady
N. Y
Mark Kill
Kalen
Schultze
Judge Thayer Appointed to U S Court at Shanghai
President Roosevelt appoints Rufus Thayer of the District of Columbia as judge of the United States court at Shanghai China, succeeding Judge Lebbius I Wilfey who is rested.
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Wilfey
Roosevelt
Rufus Thayer
District of Columbia
United States
Shanghai
China
Lebbius I. Wilfey
Two Deaths in Klot Amid City District Gun Battle
A four o'clock gunfight in Kansas City Missouri between police and a band led by John Sharp alias Adam God killed patrolman Albert Dalbow and 13 year old Lori Pratt and wounded several others. John Sharp was fatally shot as Sergeant Patrick Clark Michael Mullane Lieut. Harry Stege and others were injured in the melee near city hall and the buoy market.
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Police Department
Kansas City
John Sharp
Adam Good
Jesus Chrat
Peor
Albert O. Dalbow
Lori Pratt
Louis Pratt
Adam God
Patrick Clark
Michael Mullane
Harry F. Stege
Geo. M. Holt
Buoy Market
Noted St Louis Church Leader Is Shot Dead At Home
Francis Hirschberg a prominent Catholic church figure and Louisiana Purchase expositor was shot and killed in his St Louis residence on Tuesday. Police found a blood trail on the snow stairway suggesting a shot at the foot of the stairs. burglary was ruled out as no intruders were evident. His wife Mrs Hirschberg woke to see him collapse. he offered no statement about the weapon or motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Hirschberg
Archbishop Glennon
St. Louis
Hirschberg
Now Sentuple Tragedy in Trinidad Colorado
Magele Garcia aged 18 and Francisco Martinez suspected in a mass murder case were found dead twenty miles west of the Garcia ranch. Martinez allegedly killed the girl after slaughtering the Garcia family, then took his own life. The Guarela family bodies were found Friday with heads split by an ax. A posse tracked Martinez and the girl to a lonely spot. guarded site. Martinez killed the girl and then died by suicide. Martinez had no horses and forced the girl to walk.
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Magele Garcia
Francisco Martinez
Garcia
Trinidad
Colo
Garcia Ranch
Martinez
Guarela
Martine
Martines
Test to determine life restoration before electrocution
Prosecutor William B B Crossley discusses a proposed test by County Physician Scannell to see if life can be restored after electrocution in the John Mantazanna case. He says if the test reanimates Mantazanna, the prisoner would face a second electrocution, planned for the week of December 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William BB. Crossley
Scannell
John Mantazanna
Mantaganna
Prophecy on War Changes Foreseen by Secretary Metcalf
Secretary Metcalf says the eve of tremendous changes in warfare is near. He asserts aerial navigation will yield wonderful results and the airship will play a key role in civilian life, though the full impact cannot be foretold.
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Metcalf
Premier Laurier in Wreck at St. Vincent
Two cars on a local St. Paul passenger train were derailed near St. Vincent Minnesota by a broken nail. Sir Wilfrid Laurier premier of Canada was on one car and was shaken but not seriously injured.
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St. Paul
St. Vincent
Hyde sentenced in Oregon land fraud conspiracy case
Frederick A. Hyde of San Francisco was convicted of conspiring to defraud the United States by acquiring large tracts of land in Oregon and Washington. On Tuesday he was sentenced in the district criminal court to pay a $10,000 fine and serve two years in the penitentiary, the maximum penalty under the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick A. Hyde
San Francisco
United States
Oregon
Washington
Alatrict Criminal Court
Railway Commission Permits Omaha Stock Yards Rate Increase
The Nebraska State Railroad Commission allows the Omaha Stock Yards to raise switching charges from 60 cents to 1 dollar for empties and from 1 dollar to 2 dollars for loaded cars. Commissioner Clarke censures railroads as lukewarm in opposition and notes the increase should be borne by the railroads after a complaint from stock yards men months earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railway Commission
Omaha
Union Stock Yards Company
Waite Railway
Clarke
Supposed Dead Man Alive Stuns Valentine
Reported murder victim found in the Niobrara river near Valentine was identified as John Williams by Mrs Williams of Alnaworth locality. A letter from the supposed son arrived, claiming he was alive, deepening the mystery of the case and the identity of the killer remains unclear.
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Niobrara River
Valentine
John Williams
Guy Harrington Dies by Morphine Overdose in Omaha Hotel
The 29 year old son of a California reputed millionaire, known as Guy Harrington, killed himself at the Merchant's hotel in Omaha by consuming nearly a full bottle of morphine. He had been visiting Omaha and Gretna friends, including M Le Rue, and announced intent to end his life before the act, a repeated threat during drinking bouts.
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Guy” Harrington
Harrington
Merchant's
Omaha
California
Gretna
Neb
M. le Rue
Man Killed by Union Pacific Train in Grand Island
Rickey, a 22 year old barber living with parents at Joy, was run down by a Union Pacific passenger train No. 11 in the wards at Grand Island. Reports say he may have jumped or been dragged under after being struck, fragments of his body scattered for about 400 feet. The incident is under investigation by authorities.
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KB. BR. Rickey
Union Paclfic
Mw R. Rickey
Joy
Union Prcific
Grand Island
Pamaienger
Nebraska Winners at Snow International Live Stock Expo
Nebraska exhibitors won several prizes at the International Live Stock Exposition. Howell Reed of Pilger took first in senior yearling Short-horn bull. J W Mee Clung & Son of Indianola earned third in senior yearling Aberdeen-Angus heifer. Straub Bros of Aveca earned first on bull 2 in years, second on bull 1 in years, second on senior yearling heifer, third on junior yearling heifer, second on senior heifer calf, first on junior heifer calf, and senior champion cow. Exhibitors claimed honors for the herd, brenders young herd, get of sire, and produce of county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Howell Reed
Pilger
Neb
J. W. Mee Clung & Son
Indianola
Straub Bros
Aveca
Brenders
Western League to Hold Lincoln Schedule Meeting
Western Baseball League President ONeill says the season schedule meeting will be in Lincoln in February. Topeka and Wichita will be formally admitted to the Western League with four new umpires planned for next season. Jack Haskell is the only old umpire retained. Exhibitions in western Europe are being arranged.
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Western Leage
O'Neill
Western Baseball League
Lincoln
Topeka
Wichita
Eengon
Jack” Haskell
Illegal sales to Indians at Pender prompt investigation
Two U S special agents arrived in Pender to probe alleged liquor sales to Indians by local saloons. Officials say about a dozen informations may be filed against saloonkeepers and bootleggers before the inquiry ends. Two booze vendors have already been served to appear for trial, under state liquor laws, not federal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pender
United States
Timber Wolf Lured by Fence Near Bremont Killed by Driver
W A Jones reports a large timber wolf found and killed near Bremont while driving southeast of Fremont. The animal was trapped in a barb wire fence with a sheep carcass entangled. The wolf was about a mile from Bremont city limits. Coyotes roam nearby but timber wolves haven’t been seen in years.
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Bremont
W. A. Jones
Fremont
Stock Yards Company
Farewell Banquet Held for Chancellor Benjamin Andrews
University of Nebraska faculty members hosted a farewell banquet for Chancellor Benjamin Andrews as he resigns to end his service at the close of the academic year. Regents named Dr Samuel Avery acting chancellor starting January 1.
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Benjamin Andrews
University of Nebraska
Andrews
Nebraska
Samuel Avery
Corn Show at Tecumseh Best Ever Prizes Awarded
Prizes were awarded Thursday at the Tecumseh corn and industrial contest linked to the Johnson County Farmers Institute. Prof. Montgomery of the state university judged the corn. Lula B. Woolford of the university judged cooking and manual training. Mesdames W. Ramsey and E. Hill of Tecumseh judged sewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tecum Male
Kirla
Johnson County Farmers’ Institute
Tecumseh
Prof. Montgomery
The
State University
Mise Lula B. Woolford
Congress Resumes Important Task With New Label Bill
National lawmakers gather to finish last summer’s business as a new label bill is introduced. The proposed act targets imitations law with penalties including fines up to 1000 dollars or up to one year in prison for first offenses.
Treasury Estimates for 1910 and 1900 Budgets Sent to Congress
Secretary of the Treasury has transmitted to Congress the estimates of appropriations for the fiscal year 1910 and the appropriations for 1900 including deficiency, miscellaneous, and permanent appropriations. The table shows by department the estimates for 1910 and the appropriations for 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of Treasury
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Coon Sentenced to Three Years for Purged Check Forgery
Clyde Coon of Omaha pleaded guilty in Kearney district court to passing a purged check for W. L. Hand and was sentenced to three years in the state penitentiary. Coon is married with four children and was said to represent a railway construction company at the time of the forgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kearney
Clyde Coon
Omaha
W. L. Hand
Coon
Railway Construction
No Banquet Called Off for Governor Sheldon
An announcing committee, after consulting with the governor, cancelled the planned banquet for Governor Sheldon on the night of January 6. No event will be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelton
Denner
Gov. Sheldon
Young Woman Tries Suicide At Rescue Home
Miss Susan Powell of Chanute Kansas attempted suicide Thursday by swallowing a large quantity of Poison’s solution used as medicine at the Salvation Army rescue home in Omaha. Prompt treatment by the attending physician saved her life.
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Susan Powell
Chanute
Kan
Salvation Army Rescue Home
Onaha
Ohycsian
Tax Objections Halt Double Tax on Cattle
Ed Gould of Cottonwood Ranch and Cattle Co. Central City files suit in Merrick and Nance counties to stop tax collection arguing a double tax on a herd of cattle. The case seeks court direction on which tax is due and how to proceed.
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Tasnathon
Ed Gould
Cottonwood Ranch and Cattle Company
Central City
Merrick
Nance
Teachers Meet at Dunbar in Oto County
The Oto County Teachers' organization gathered at Dunbar on Saturday for a highly engaging session. The meeting featured discussions on local education issues and plans for the coming term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunbar
Oto County Teachers’ Omwceration
Split Over Hate Action in Heatrice Court
Mrs Marie Colby begins action in Judge Walden's court at Heatrice for possession of the property now occupied by Kentner Hotel company.
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Marie Colby
Coroner’s Jury Finds Murder Overdose Case In Omaha
Coroner Honfey’s jury returned a verdict of death from an overdose of morphine taken with criminal intent in the KR. G. Harrington case. Harrington was found dying Friday night in a room at the Merchants hotel in Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sulekie
Wulelde
Honfey
KR. G. Harrington
Merchanta Hotel
Omaha
Plattsmouth Moulder Faces Eye Loss After Melted Metal Blast
In Burlington Dell foundry at Plattsmouth a moulder named McCarthy tested a pot of melted metal with a sate containing moisture. An explosion followed, risking the loss of his eye plus other injuries. Authorities report the incident will seriously affect McCarthy's vision.
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Ross Pounder
MacCarthy
Burlington Dell
Plattismouth
McCarthy
Deules Stealing Mel Powel
Willate Kee ley charged with stealing a mall pouch at tirandleland appeared before U S Commissioner Cobley and pleaded not guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deules
Mel Powel
Willate Keelley
Tirandleland
United States
Cobley
Gruilty
School for Chow seeks 50900 for new building
EB White, superintendent of the institute for the deaf, presents a biennial report to Gov. Sheldon requesting an appropriation of 50900 dollars for a new building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chow
EB. White
The
Institute For the Deaf
Gov. Sheldon
Obituary of Captain J C White Pioneer Citizen
Captain J C White, a pioneer citizen of MPlallemmoud, has passed away. He will be taken to Palmyr for burial. Mr White was a captain in the confetermin army and a member of The Meanie onder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miatistonth Moncer Feund
J .C. White
Mplallemmoud
Hle Bey
Palmyr
Wilte
Confetermin Army
Meanie Onder
Valentine Lumber Company Incorporation
A new company named The Valentine Lumber company is incorporated at Valenine with a capital stock of 20000 dollars. A. B. Morris of Woodlake is named president of the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seve Deter Conny
Holland Menaces Venezuela with Naval Demonstration
Three Dutch warships the Jacob Van Heemskerk Friesland and Gelderland steamed 3000 yards off the Venezuelan coast from Puerto Cabello to La Guaira indicating a prepared blockade. The Van Heemskerk returned to Willemstad while Friesland and Gelderland proceed to Maracaibo for a similar show. The De Ruijter reportedly left Holland for the port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venezuelan
Netherlands
de Ruijter
Holland
Canada immigration limits curb poorer settlers
Consul Chilton reports that Canada will avoid labor market congestion if the immigration department enforces plans to restrict dependent entrants. He notes nine months arrivals at 127,080 versus 235,820 in the prior period, indicating a sharp drop that eases pressure on jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Immigration Department
Chilton
Cattle Diseases Prompt Direct Action by Secretary Wilson
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson directs a nationwide fight against foot and mouth disease spreading through areas of Pennsylvania and New York. He leads conferences with inspectors, orders railroads to disinfect cattle equipment, and oversees mass slaughter of affected stock in Philadelphia and surrounding regions as the outbreak grows. Buffalo remains a major infection center and the British quarantine affects exports from New York New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Kag
Secsona
Pennsylvania
New York
New England
Mississippi
Buffalo
New Jersey
Chicago
Philadelphia
Season's Hunting Accidents Report
The season shows 57 accidental deaths this year down from earlier years and 91 injuries up from 81 and 70. Fatalities clustered in Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota Michigan and others. Notable fatalities include Sidney B Tremble in Kansas and Judge J McKinnon in Wisconsin. Two women were killed in domestic incidents during hunts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timois
Michigan
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Chicago
Sidney B. Tremble
Frank Stuart
Kansas
Tremble
J. ©. McKinnon
Marianna Wia
Judge McKinnon
Jacot Gantz
Warsaw
Ind
Albert Skinner
Peru
Calcutta Terror Reign Amid Political Crimes Report
A chaotic report describes Calcutta as terrorized by political crimes, while a census in Berlin shows 40124 unemployed with 1716 women. France proposes Italian King Victor Emmanuel as arbitrator over Clipperton Island. Minnewauska launches in Belfast for New York service.
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Calcutta
William
Berlin
France
Victor Emanuel
Italy
Clipperton Island
Minnewauska
Atlantic Transport Line
Belfast
Ireland
New York
Drina
Severnick
Bosnia
Austria
University of Vienna
Germany
Casablanca
Legation
House of Lords
Albert Kirby Fairfax
Virginia
Lord Paisfax of
Cameron
John Yenniker Menton
Royal Colonial Institute
London
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Sprer
Whitst
Snow
Onelle
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