Northwestern News From Wig State and Nebraska
The column notes Gov. Mellette’s visit from Blunt to Oneida with relief committee updates for Sully County, reports general good provision for those in need, and favorable farmer conditions in Potter County. It also covers legal disputes over county bonds, gas well developments near Salem, a trapped horse incident near Winfred, police hunts for a Sioux chief, and various local notices including postmaster appointments and temperance efforts.
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Postal Service Changes in Iowa and Discontinued Posts
In Iowa, several postal staff moves are recorded with promotions and transfers between cities including Des Moines Saint Louis and Savannah plus vacancies filled. Posts at University Place Sevastopol and North Des Moines will close December 11 as Des Moines free delivery expands. A Wendell Cherokee county post also closes. A Fort Madison clerk Charlie Walker saves a crossing accident by lifting a woman from the tracks as an engine passed, earning cheers.
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Elevated Road to Transform Sioux City Transit
The Rapid Transit Company contracts with King Manufacturing of Cleveland to build one and one eighth miles of steel elevated railroad in Sioux City. Cost set at 242100 dollars, operation within a year. It will connect the packing house district to the east bluff, introducing the first western elevated road.
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State mortgage settlement alters Lincoln land lien
The state board for mortgage settlements approved releasing a J. M. Young loan by accepting land in Lancaster County worth 13 500 to quiet title. The permanent school fund secures this new tract, while the mortgage is released. Attorney General Leese's bank opinion sparks talks of modifications, with auditors advocating change and a board meeting planned. The Inter-State Prohibition Convention meets in Omaha December 15 and 16 with special one third fare tickets via multiple railways. State asylum reports 300 patients December 1, with 157 men and 152 women. industrial school at Kearney reports 249 total in attendance December 1.
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Happenings From The State and County News
Walter Peck a 13 year old boy near St Paul was thrown from a buggy and broke his arm but stopped the team and drove to Scotia where the fracture was reduced. Two trains collided at Humboldt injuring a fireman and wrecking engines. An engineer failed to obey orders and caused the wreck. L M Marsu of Spaulding sold a patent angular bit to an eastern firm for 13000. Stratton merchants organize to buy grain and boost area market. Congressman Laws to seek 125000 for Hastings public building. An unknown disease killed all hogs owned by George Lawrence near Richland. In November a Schuyler firm shipped ninety cars of baled hay with 36 hands employed. Blair hunter Hans Grim shot a seven foot golden eagle. Rhy A H Ewrxe gave a 500 pound bell to the Utica Presbyterian church. Eleven divorce cases listed in Kearney district court. law students plan winter lectures.
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George Lawrence
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Presbyterian Church
Cronin Verdict Shocks Chicago in Murder Trial
The Chicago jury returns a mixed verdict in the Cronin case. Kunze is jailed for three years for manslaughter while Coughlin O'Sullivan and Burke face life imprisonment for murder. Beggs is acquitted. The crowd reacts with disappointment amid the courtroom scenes.
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Kunze
Beggs
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Cronin
John F. Beggs
John Kunze
Daniel Coughlin
Patrick O'Sullivan
Martin Burke
Forrest
Jarymen
Reges
The Sunday School Lesson Review on Solomon’s Life
A reflective study of Solomon in Proverbs Canticles and Ecclesiastes, noting God’s hand in history. The piece emphasizes humility as central, the rise and fall of kings, and the need to seek God’s commandments. It closes with cross references and a brief note on local historical context.
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National Solons Debate Pension Bills and Senate Actions
The Senate considers pension measures for disabled veterans and widows with varied scale proposals. House debates include ballot box forgeries, tobacco taxes repeal, and investigations into Silcott defalcations. Speaker selection and administration bills are outlined as Congress adjourns toward Sunday.
As He Was a-Saying Mule Incident in Detroit Shop
A humorous Detroit Free Press fragment describes Alan leading a stubborn mule through Clifford street into Griswold where the animal provokes a tense moment in a blacksmith shop. The mule owner is threatened with breaking the animal’s back if the mule is not removed, using a crowbar as leverage.
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Prepared to enter college a boy of many claims
A dialogue shows a college admission scene praising a boy's readiness and achievements in sports and leadership. A boarding-house incident, and a joke about France raises peanuts, while a Wheeling Register pun on HELD to Count closes the excerpt.
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