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Newspaper
North Platte Semi Weekly Tribune
Location
North Platte, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1908
Page
2
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Wide field of returns and caucus chatter with Allison favored for U S senator by about 10000 votes. Idaho Democrats split over Mormon question and Denver delegates chosen. Bryan tours Nebraska amid large crowds as Oregon backs Chamberlain for Senate. John Haya Hammond seeks Republican VP nomination. Nevada Democrats back Bryan. trust plank eyed for Republican platform.
Across a string of national items, reports note a Pittsburg bank cashier using depositor money to buy four million shares of mining stock. Other notes cover Taft delegate battles, a Nebraska political figure jailed for land fraud, Wyoming land indemnity approval, Idaho Democrats to Denver, and a fatal car collision near Annapolis.
Emperor Willa hosted a grand military pageant in Berlin with Gustav and Victoria of Sweden as guests. The report lists a string of varied events including political moves, disasters, and public notices across the United States and Europe, with multiple named figures and places.
Miss Noble Stevenson of Lincoln is named laboratory aid at Heed tenting in Lincoln. The Senate finance committee plans a mid winter meeting to review tariffs. Roosevelt contemplates a next year Africa trip. John Hayes Hammond seeks Republican vice presidential nomination. Gardiner Iowa establishes a post office with Joseph R. Gardner postmaster. Michael F. Ferrell and Edward Walsh appointed rural carriers Whittemore Iowa. Baron Takahira criticizes migration to Japan. Captain Charles Chandler to lead Fort Omaha construction with Captain William H. Oury assisting signal corps duties.
In Lola Kas the jury acquits Samuel Whitlow charged with the murder of May Sapp on September 27, 1907. Senator Allison predicts upcoming tariff revisions by whichever party gains control after the election.
Chicago report notes allies recalled prior statements about hosting the Republican National Committee as evidence in anti Taft contesta. After talks with Francis J Hurke and others the allies issued a formal resolution to continue presenting their contests to the national committee and appeal if injustices occur to credentials then the convention.
A Nebraska tornado near Shickley and Carleton killed two people in Carleton and the wife of EB Arganbright at her home two miles east of Shickley died. Property losses east of Shickley are about 60000 with Carleton losses also near 60000. A partial list names damages to a new school building residences and several churches and individuals with various amounts.
President Roosevelt reappoints the Inland Waterways Commission after Congress failed to act on its continuation. He indicated the body should continue by executive act if Congress does not provide for its continuance.
Six to seven thousand members of the National Educational association plan to attend the Cleveland convention from June 29 to July 4. Officials estimate attendance may reach 60,000 or more, with teachers from across the nation converging on the city.
In St. Petersburg the Duma approved a naval budget of 5.5 million dollars by 104 to 78 to lay keels of four battleships this year. The vote signals a loss of confidence in the ministry of marine leaders and resignations are expected.
The Constitational editorial in Calla Uncle Sam accuses the United States of secretly backing Colombia in a potential war with Venezuela. It rejects the credibility of the report while asserting President Castro will fulfill his duty. The paper also prints a partisan speech branding the United States as "the Cain of America" to mask brutal instincts.
The column reports Elgin Catholics plan a new school building funded by an $16,000 bond issue approved 18 to 28. It notes a Leshara saloon license granted to one Baloo, and Washington county Judge G C Marshall intends to resign July 1 after buying Arlington State Bank stock. Burglary and grain theft probes involve Burlington detective John Smith at Wymore. Insurance agent solicitations target Cass county farmers, Secretary Junkin's May fees reach 4200 dollars, and motor vehicle fees total 354.20. Weather and harvest notes, a Me Cook farmer deaths, Cleared Crigger petition, wheat crop debate, rabies case in Palmyra, storms warning ads, corn ground prep praise, and Otoe mortgage activity are also summarized.
The State Board of Public Lands and Buildings allows the Lee Broom and Duster company to employ convict labor until June 17 at 60 cents per convict per day. After that date the rate rises to 75 cents. C R Lee, manager, was served notice to vacate unless agreeing to the higher pay. Governor Sherman approved the action amid firm objections from Lee who urged state manufacturing to utilize convict labor. He hinted at resigning from prison labor and suggested other prisons offered convicts.
Secretary Rouse prints annual report on state banks. 689 banks and associations were examined with fees totaling 12 440. Forty seven banks were chartered collecting 1 175 in fees. One bank failure, Citizen's bank of Firth, due to cashier's speculations. Royse calls for action against chained banks and stronger state oversight.
The supreme court admits its jurisdiction can’t keep pace with the Big Muddy. John Rober seeks quiet title to riverbank land now on the Iowa side after the river shifted. The court rules that sudden changes keep state boundary in the old channel. gradual shifts follow the new river.
The U.S. Court of Appeals at St Paul Minnesota voids the sale of the old Home Street Railway to Citizens Company of Lincoln, depriving the latter of street franchises. The decision hinges on defects in confirming the sale, with Citizens arguing the ruling only sets aside the sale and Nebraska Supreme Court precedent prevents eviction from the streets.
Supreme Court decision allows widows and servants of fishermen in Norway to share in a trust fund left by Nils O Nilson of Boone County who died earlier. Nilson’s sole relatives were siblings. He bequeathed $6,000 to two churches in Norway and $5,000 plus two thirds of the remaining estate to benefit widows and servant girls of his hometown.
The State Railway commission may not issue a full new freight rate classification but will likely reduce some commodity rates and continue adjustments. A member favors selective cuts rather than a broad rate reduction while considering input from hearings and investigations including cases on flats and railroad employees. A Wisconsin commission letter challenges a railroad claim about a 80 percent property dividend credit.
The week was cool and cloudy with excess rain across the state. Mean temperatures ranged from 60 to 64 degrees in the east and south, about 66 in the northwest, with highs near 85. Rainfall exceeded normal in most areas, from over an inch in northern and eastern counties to two to four inches in some southeast regions, while central and southwestern counties saw less than half an inch. April 1 to date rainfall averages near normal in the east and about 86 percent of normal in the central and southwestern areas.
The supreme court ruled in three liquor cases that excise boards may restrict saloons to certain districts and limit the total number of licenses. As a result no saloons will operate on C street this year and only twenty five will be granted.
Superintendent Hay obtained permission from the board of public lands and buildings to discharge fourteen harmless and incurable insane patients to relieve overcrowding at the hospital.
In quo warranto proceedings the Omaha park board appointment dispute reaches the Supreme Court. The district court appointed John Latenser, while Mayor appointed John L Nobles, with the attorney general bringing the challenge.
A Life Insurance Press statement shows the United States and Canada paid out 474,115,082 in claims dividends and surrender values for 1907. Nebraska's share totaled 2,404,648, reflecting the state’s portion of life insurance activity reported nationwide.
Express firms that agreed to monthly reports to the State Railway Commission have not complied. Secretary Parkin mailed letters to those firms noting missing reports and urging compliance.
Attorney General Thompson fled suit in the supreme court to determine proper authority of park commissioners in Omaha. Mayor Pahlman appointed one commissioner, district judges appointed another. Suits target John D. Noble and John Lanterner with a state petition filed.
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