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Newspaper
North Platte Semi Weekly Tribune
Location
North Platte, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1908
Page
6
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A wild mix of political chatter and primary tallies from Iowa South Dakota Tennessee and New York. Taft likely to win on first ballot while Bryan’s backers push for Denver delegates and Roosevelt eyed for VP. Local crime weather and rail freight outlook pervade the week’s brief items.
A long list of political and social notes: Hughes tops the ticket. British steel trade shows a vast capacity. Omaha hospital opens debt free. Evana to Lake Mohawk. Judge Landis appeals to Herman Billik. murder conviction noted. Japan welcomes foreign merchants. Nebraska tax board rules parsonages tax exempt. Mor ris plant explosion in Kansas City kills two. Rochester jury verdict in Standard Oil case. San Francisco hotel guest disappearances spark anxiety. newspaper association platform plank. Gov Johnson of Minnesota may skip Democratic convention. Henry Watterson backs Bryan. Lowe shot in Tunica after March killing. Council Bluffs death by suicide. Omaha and surrounding businessmen fund national corn show. Nebraska bank deposits drop. Russia executes thirteen for political offenses.
The heir of Antoine Siger, former mayor of Fort de France, files a civil suit in Paris against Martinique governor M. Le Preux after an alleged political encounter. Paris reports on other international moves include a nine eight hour day resolution and political tensions in Persia.
Summary of mixed items including Allison's Iowa majority claim of 12 100, Omaha juvenile court investigation of Greek boys, Dr Joseph Pospisies suicide in Washington, royal welcome for King Edward and Queen Alexandra, navy solicitor office split from judge advocate general, Charlemagne Tower farewell audience with Emperor William, Henri Rochefort accusation against French government.
In Chicago on Sunday the arrival of President candidate Uncle Joe Cannon sparked talks with congressional leaders about the anti injunction plank. Cannon traveled to review the platform in person, arguing the plank could split Republican representation and echo views he voiced two years prior.
In Glenwood Springs Colorado the main interest at the state democratic convention is the ironclad resolutions binding Colorado delegates to vote for Bryan for the presidential nomination. No other name is discussed as a candidate. The contest will move to a finish in the credentials committee.
Governor Willson grants pardon to Caleb Powers and James Howard in a historic Kentucky case. Public petitions had shown statewide interest, reflecting broad citizen involvement in the clemency decision.
Nebraska delegates reach Chicago and lodge at the Palmer House. Senators Burkett and Brown, Reps Pollard and Kinkaid, W N Huse, J H Arends among leaders. Victor Rosewater acts for C H Morrill, eyeing succession. Delegation to meet Monday for national committeeman and committee appointments. Workett supports Taft and the resolutions panel. Sheldon may chair the delegation.
Advices from Auckland report a three night eruption on Lavaii Island starting May 10. The first blast initiated the island’s largest lava flow, about 3000 tons per minute, with a nearly continuous lava sheet eight miles wide and depths from six inches to six feet, destroying many native houses.
Secretary Royse reports a $2.6 million drop in Nebraska bank deposits and a $1 million fall in loans in one year. He attributes much to March settlements and purchases of cheap land in new western states and British possessions. Deposits remain 34 percent reserve, over double the legal requirement.
The week shows cloudy skies with near normal temperatures and widespread excess rainfall across the state. Daily highs reached the mid eighties on peak days, with southwestern areas hotter by about five degrees. Central and eastern counties report two to eight inches of rain and several severe storms with strong winds. Overall rainfall from April 1 to date is well above normal except in the southwest.
The state fair board approved 200 to hire Physica Director George M. Pinneo to run a state athletic meet at the fall fair. Pinneo predicts higher attendance and at least double the events from last year. The meet is scheduled for Tuesday September 1 from 1 to 2 pm, with the track open and events staged in front of the grandstand.
A census of officers and department heads shows several will speak on Independence Day. Governor Sheldon will deliver addresses in Weeping Water and Plattsmouth, Railway Commissioner Williamen will speak at Genos, and Labor Commissioner Ryder will speak at Sutton.
R. K. Moore, Lincoln's wealthiest citizen, has confirmed his residence in Connecticut at 111 Bedford Street Strandford. The county assessor notes a $600,000 addition to his personal property value last year, not yet collected, with no steps taken toward collection.
A Covad woman asks the state railway commission to force the Burlington to provide transportation for widows and orphans of deceased employees. She cites two cases where promises were made but not kept, including a widow who received $1600 and a promise of passes, later recalled by General Manager Holdrege. The commission questions its authority to compel railroads to grant transport.
The semi annual report by State Auditor Searle shows total interest bearing debt at 949 093 29 on June 1 a year decline of 275 068 88 from 1907. General fund warrants fell to 840 493 44 while temporary university fund warrants rose to 99 399 85. total warrants 969 412 29 down 726 575 27. State treasurer holds 60 000 plus to cover 200 000 warrants.
The State Board of Assessment delays final railroad property valuations causing worry for county and school officers. Mail to the state house asks for district valuations as annual June meetings approach. Delays hinder timely returns to county superintendents and preparations for school meeting budgets. Only Secretary of State Junkin and a few staff are working toward terminal tax valuation.
Secretary to Governor Martin Dimery plans a proclamation for the upcoming primary election to be held on the first Tuesday in September. Only supreme judges are excluded from nomination. all other state officers are to be nominated.
The board of public lands and buildings acts to compel Superintendent Kern to voucher monthly claims against his cash fund and to secure permits before any purchases. Secretary of State Junkin is notified to admonish Kern and enforce prior approvals for fund expenditures.
The Nebraska State Railway Commission adopted an order prohibiting telephony companies from charging a licent messenger fee when no messenger was used to reach the party. The rule takes effect August 1 and targets independent companies connected with Nebraska toll lines. The practice of billing a messenger fee during long distance calls must stop on the first of August.
The issue highlights the Western Fire Insurance Company of Lincoln as a leading Nebraska stock company with broad farm and dwelling policies and prompt cash settlements. It also notes local events from Wahoo Bryan club to Fourth of July plans, school and church events, a deadly twister near Gibbon, mortgage figures in Johnson county, Moore of Lincoln moving to Connecticut, and regional rail depot talks in Odessa.
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