Government May Help Drainage Project in Indian Territory
The Indian office plans to back a bill in Congress to fund part of a drainage canal from Richardson County Nebraska toward Brown County Kansas. The canal would reclaim extensive land inside and outside the reservation. Funds may be diverted from Indian trust sources to canal accounts by federal law. Nebraska supporters prepare testimony for congressional committees and seek a large appropriation with a favorable Indian Office recommendation.
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Indian Office
Richardson County
Neb
Brown County
Kan
Congress
Creighton Morris Dies After Typhoid Illness
Creighton Morris, longtime bookkeeper at the county asylum, died in Lincoln after a ten week battle with typhoid fever. A Republican figure in county and state politics, he previously served in the courthouse. His remains were shipped to Humboldt for Thursday services and burial near Bratton cemetery.
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Creighton Morris
Lincoln
Morris
Court House
Humboldt
Bratton
That City
Public sale affirms value of thoroughbred Aberdeen Angus herd
Hard ing and Parsons offered about sixty Aberdeen Angus cattle at Humboldt selling with an average around 75 dollars and top price near 150 dollars. Col M W Harding plans to carry on at Prairie Lawn stock farm, selecting fourteen head from the sale. The piece argues high quality stock yields better profits and notes Richardson county leads in breeders of thoroughbred stock, urging continued growth.
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Harding & Parsons
Humboldt
Prairie Lawn Stock Farm
Prairie Lawn
Richardson County
Dancing School Opens With Twenty Five Couples
Prof. Fred Beaulieu opened a dancing school on Wednesday evening with about twenty five couples in attendance. Excellent music was furnished and the pupils are progressing rapidly.
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Fred Beaulieu
District Court to Hear Preliminary Drainage District Matters
An adjourned term of the district court opens Monday to hear protests by about twenty landowners who oppose incorporating their land into the proposed drainage district. The court expects to handle these objections in two weeks as immediate action is deemed essential to prevent overflow. The Supreme Court has invalidated the jury law, delaying the next jury term. judges will announce a date soon and the board of supervisors will issue the jury under the old system.
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Thomases
Supreme Court
Board of Supervisors
Brilliant Social Event at the Crook Home
Friday evening last sixty guests enjoyed a whist party at Mr and Mrs Joln Crook home. The beaux and belles savored a gaiety filled night with prize notices withheld due to postal suppression.
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Joln Crook
Tanner Purchases Meyer Hardware Store in City
J C Tanner new owner of the Meyer hardware store awaits February 1 possession. He plans to make the stock second to none in the city and brings extensive experience and many friends to the local business circles. The community hopes his optimistic expectations succeed.
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J. C. Tanner
Meyer Hardware
Tanner
Internal Party Strife Refuels Nebraska Political Debate
The text argues that Republican papers criticize Republican officials while Democrats stay quiet. The Nebraska race centers on factions within the GOP rather than party control. Aspiring insiders denounce current leaders to gain influence, aligning with Democrats to unseat the controlling faction.
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Nebraska
Democrats
York Times
Humboldt Sheriff Takes John Cassady For Mental Evaluation
Sheriff Hossack was called to Humboldt to handle John Cassady during a period of intoxication. Cassady, a hard working farmer with a large family, was deemed a fit subject for the asylum by the board of insanity and was taken to the asylum by the sheriff. Friends hope he returns with clearer mind and better life understanding.
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Sheriff Hossack
Humboldt
John Cassady
Cassady
Board of Insanity
Hossack
Call for Special Session on Constitutional Amendments
A broad demand grows for Governor to convene a special session of the legislature to amend the constitution. While acknowledging the need for change, critics argue the old constitution suffices for now and warn that a special session would cost about $100,000, more than any legislature is worth in their view.
Dora Thorne Delights at Gehling With Strong Company
Dora Thorne presented by an excellent company at the Gehling on Monday evening. The performance pleased a good house with engaging humor and semi dramatic elements, signaling the success of the dramatization.
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Dora Thorne
Woodmen Memorial Service Set for December 17
The Woodmen of the World in this city will hold a memorial service at MBE church Sunday December 17 1905 at 2 30 pm Rev George H Schleh of Omaha will deliver the memorial address Sovereign Manager Walsh of Omaha will attend and assist in the meeting Everyone invited.
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George H. Schleh
Omaha
Walsh
Stabbing Affray Leads to Jail for J M Gregory
J M Gregory quarreled with Joe Wilson and his son Frank last Monday evening. Joe was stabbed in the back three times and Frank punctured in the side. Dr. Houston treated the wounded. Gregory is jailed as the case awaits developments.
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J. M. Gregory
Joe Wilson
Frank
Houston
Gregory
Boy Shot By Accident In Rural Encounter
On Saturday afternoon Robert Decker driving his cow homeward met Henry Leister near Harry Perkins residence. Leister reportedly fired a 22 calibre rifle wounding Decker in the body. Dr Kerr treated the wound and Decker is recovering. The youths are about 12 to 16 years old.
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Robert Decker
Henry Leister
Harry Perkins
Leister
Robert Decler
Kerr
Fire at J M Gregory House Destroys Home
A small blaze at 2 o clock last Friday morning drew the volunteer fire company to the residence of J M Gregory near the stand pipe. The flames gained headway before alarm arrival and the dwelling and most contents were destroyed, with light insurance coverage noted.
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J. M. Gregory
Sorosis Recital Draws Well at Methodist Church
Jessie Eldridge Southwick presented a high standard program at the Sorosis recital held Wednesday evening in the Methodist church under Sorosis auspices. the event drew a good crowd and reflected the club’s usual quality.
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Methodist Church
Jessie Eldridge Southwick
Sorosis
Jubilee Singers Give Noted Concert at Methodist Church
The Winchell Jubilee singers performed before a large audience Tuesday at the Methodist church. They offered a well prepared program with evident care for each number and the entertainment was highly appreciated by attendees.
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Winchell Jubilee
Methodist Church
Local Weddings Reported in Falls City Area
Marriages announced in The Tribune include Alex Rebuck and Grace Deal at Morrill Kansas with Rev W T Cline officiating. Levi McBride and Minnie Wilson wed at Preston courthouse. Lydia Higgins and A H Callison join in Kansas City. Laura Paxton marries David Reed in Falls City with local well wishers.
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M. KE. Parsonage
Alex Rebuck
Grace Deal
Morrill, Kan
W. T. Cline
Morrill
Levi McBride
Minnie Wilson
Preston
Court House
Wilhite
Tribune
Laura B. Paxton
David W. Reed
Omaha
Falls City
The
Teamster Survives Tie Accident on Freight Haul
A teamster near the railroad yard was nearly fatally injured when a dislocated tie shifted while he attempted a replacement. He fell, a tie crossed his neck, was found unconscious, revived, and escaped with a bruised neck and shoulder and no serious injuries.
Ambassador David E. Thompson Faces Removal from Brazil Post
Reports state David E. Thompson the ambassador to Brazil faces removal after a dispute with Eugene Seeger consul general in Rio de Janeiro. Seeger accused Thompson of official misconduct and private life indiscretions. Penfield’s completed report supported the charges. Thompson then returned to the United States landing in New York before going to Nebraska. He did not visit the President or Secretary of State, viewed as an unpardonable neglect.
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David E. Thompson
Brazil
Thompson
Nebraska
Eugene Seeger
Rio Janeiro
Seeger
Penfield
United States
New York
Infant son of Elmer Grush funeral held at home
The infant son of Elmer Grush and his wife was buried after a Wednesday evening funeral at their residence conducted by Rev. Cline. Interment followed at Steele Cemetery.
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Elmer Grush
Cline
Steele Cemetery
City Council Meeting Amid Furnace Closure
The city council met Monday evening at P. S. Heacock’s office as city quarters were closed due to a defective furnace, drawing a number of business men to observe the session.
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P. S. Heacock
Ordinance on Rural Telephone Franchise Up for City Council
City council debates and passes on the proposed rural telephone franchise drafted by the Commercial club and city attorney J. E. Leyda. Mayor Leyda urges local trade support and unity of town and country while noting franchise expirations and the potential for future negotiations.
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Commercial Club
J. E. Leyda
Hutchins
Leyda
Falls City Telephone Company
Falls City
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