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Newspaper
North Platte Semi Weekly Tribune
Location
North Platte, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1908
Page
6
A survey of the 1908 campaign scene notes Roosevelt, Taft, Hughes and Bryan planning speeches. It covers Prohibition party aims for Chafin and Watkins, Ohio and Minnesota developments, Foraker’s reported senatorial status, and Taft and Sherman’s campaign actions with dates and regional stops.
W J Devon spoke at Des Moines on tariffs as a company in a lengthy address. The government appeals the Standard Clause decision to preserve the Elk ing law. N Snellenberg of Philadelphia, widow of a department store owner, died by self-inflicted causes in Denver. Indictments follow Byringfeld riots. Nebraska paid over 4 million for bonds of other states due to sparse investment. A constitutional amendment would allow school district bond purchases to keep money local. Sherman plans a western tour with claims of people ruling via the Republican party. Bryan’s challenge to “Shall the people rule?” drew a hallpark collapse with no injuries. Governor Hankell of Oklahoma, treasurer of the Democratic National Honey Committee, predicts ample campaign funds. California Republicans renominated Sylvester C. Smith. Netherlands grants leeway in Venezuela with U S provisos on nonoccupancy. Humane officers report three wives beaten daily in Toledo over fifteen years. Coal mines on the Monongahela River idle due to low Ohio river water. Taft criticizes Roosevelt’s pace, while Colorado cruiser’s grounding at Puget Sound caused little damage. Governor Magoo of Cuba to visit Roosevelt at Oyster Bay.
Reports state seven deaths from race riots in Springfield with more likely. A violent incident injures a white woman after an attack by six Negroes. Governor Deneen orders troops to respond. Editorials urge Democratic funding appeals nationwide. Taft to begin fishing trip. A North swing plan aims to pull states Democratic. Turkish war minister dies suddenly. English mine disaster kills seventy seven. An explosion in a steam car near Parnostown kills two, injures two. President Moorewell defends order discharging Black soldiers over Brownsville riot.
Three thousand American marines landed at Sydney and were greeted by locals. Holland sent a reply to Venezuela breaking off relations. Contents await delivery to President Castro by the German minister. Belgium’s Deputies approve the Congo treaty as Free State administration shifts to the government. The sultanate of Turkey faces danger amid Young Turks meetings. Parseval balloon crash near Paris injures Captain Von Krogh. Funeral for Cyronne crew held at Toulon with a rites incident. Maypole mine explosion at Wigan leaves seventy entombed.
Several creamery complaints set for Interstate Commerce Commission hearing on Sept 7 are postponed to Sept 8. The cases involve almost the entire Chicago milk supply. Wright has not briefed on airship delivery to Fort Meyer by the 28th. he must show capability by Sept 28 with 36 mph speed and one hour aloft. Rear Admiral Evans retires after 48 years. Turkey appoints Mucen Kinalm Bey as minister to the United States. The cruiser Colorado ran aground at Double Bluff in Puget Sound with no serious damage per a telegram from Admiral Pillbury.
Leonid Poot of Lincoln has been elected vice commander in chief of the Army of the Philippines. West Virginia Republicans debate influence as Sherman is nominated for vice president and Taft is urged to break into the solid south. Timothy Sullivan backs Bryan, and President Lewis of the United Mine Workers intervenes in Indiana coal troubles. Two French inventors build a wireless telephone and a demonstration reaches 410 miles.
The United States subtreasury theft dated February 20, 1907, involved $173000 in large denominations. George W. Fitzgerald, a teller under Assistant Treasurer Boldenweck, was arrested as investigators probe a multi‑month mystery with other suspects possibly linked.
President Roosevelt released a report from a special commission on Panama conditions. The panel, appointed April 26, includes James Jonson Reynolds Samuel B., Donnelly and Henry Heleh Needham, praised Col. George W. Goethals and urged immediate adoption of its recommendations.
A massive blaze in Stamboul Constantinople swept through the Turkish district Sunday afternoon. A strong wind drove flames across the quarter, destroying about 1,600 houses and shops. Fire continued into the night with winds easing.
Washington announces a new two cent per ounce foreign postage rate effective October 1 for letters mailed to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Unpaid or underpaid mail will be dispatched but double the deficient postage collected.
John L. Stansberry 37 a farmer of near Dublin Columbus area died within twenty minutes after being stung six times by a bumble bee. He grew faint within three minutes and was beyond aid when a doctor arrived.
Fifty indictments total were returned by the Sangamon county special grand jury with twenty more added in this batch. The latest accusations include five indictments against Thomas Marhal and twelve other Black defendants.
A coal strike in Terre Haute Indiana ends after the operators' association agrees to the demands of the United Mine Workers District No 11. The settlement halts the walkout at the bituminous mines and resumes normal production under the wage and conditions terms agreed upon.
Dosa Mathew reports that In-Governor Cumming will not call a special session of the legislature until after the Republican conference on August 2. The decision reflects plans to adjust procedures following the meeting and current political considerations.
State board of equalization warns Knox county that terminal assessments are for municipal use only and cannot be added to county or state distributions. County clerk Phil B. Clark notes errors where counties inflated tax tolls under the terminal and criminal tax laws due to delays in equalization.
The State Board of Equalization reviews county land values and railroads to ensure each property is taxed at its true value. Some counties saw increases while others decreased to balance totals, but overall the statewide assessment remains below the county totals. The board highlights its duty to set market value, not to compare property classes, and notes railroad valuations follow prescribed rules, with one road appraised at 107000 per mile for main line.
Gooley Griffe, a Broken Bow farmer, pleaded guilty to selling bad eggs and paid a $10 fine plus costs. He is the first farmer charged by the state food department as part of a crackdown on tainted eggs. A Dawes county egg dealer faces pending prosecution for supplying a restaurant with bad eggs. Food Commissioner Johnson declined to assign candle duties among farmer retailer or wholesaler, but prosecutions against farmers imply shared responsibility and costs.
An inspection of Lincoln area grocery stores finds dirty water containers and unsanitary conditions. Commissioner Johnson orders a general cleansing and keeps inspectors at work surveying shops.
The executive committee declines to meet to hear both sides of the fight between Edgar Howard and Chairman Dan Stevens of the Third District Democratic Congressional Committee. It cites its scope as limited to party matters and not personal differences amid charges against Stevens.
An account details Iowa’s TB prevention model presented on Delifvue Chautauqua Social Service Day by Rev. A. B. Kepford of Des Moines. It urges Nebraska action, cites Iowa sanitation, reporting, and sanatoria, and asks for state support and a proposed $1 annual membership drive by the Nebraska Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis.
Senator Burkett forwarding Hastings Nebraska request to the War Department for a Seventh Cavalry squadron to join the frontier festival October fourth through sixth. Brigadier General Norton says under consideration and prompt notice will follow. The Secretary of War directs Missouri Department to permit participation if feasible.
William HM Holmes of Omaha, an attorney, convicted of embezzling $647 from Joseph Schwenk, seeks Supreme Court review after a three year penitentiary sentence.
Governor Sheldon dismissed an attorney Holmes complaint alleging Omaha fire and police board protected Sunday law violators including baseball players. The judge did not pursue arrests, remaining in Omaha to review the case.
A telegram to The State Journal from Boston claimed bogus Lincoln money orders circulated locally. Postmaster Sleer of the Lincoln post office denied any knowledge of the matter and suggested Boston authorities may need Lincoln payment to verify. Lincoln post office reports no lost money order blanks despite recent thefts at St. Joe. Mr. Kiger urges a possible mistake.
Nebraska notes report Craig corn carnival September 15 16 a personal liberty league formed in Nebraska City and upcoming pure food show in Omaha. Theft at Guide Rock and Spitt’s shoe store, ranch and bank assignments, and a large Dodge County Teachers Institute record.
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