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Newspaper
North Platte Semi Weekly Tribune
Location
North Platte, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1908
Page
3
A compact note in the paper signals a quick reference to a local event. Details are limited but the brief mentions a happening likely set for today or soon, with emphasis on speed and accessibility for hurried readers.
Texas farmers congress leader E W Kirkpatrick wins independence party governors bid. Taft tours Ohio Indiana and New York for three days. Hughes attacks Tammany Hall in St. Joseph. Bryan to swing through New York Madison Square Garden. Prohibition worker Dr Elijah Kanouse dies at 89 after illness in Wisconsin. Roosevelt signals progress. Taft tour denied. Democratic chair suffers collapse in Chicago.
The long delayed annuities of Bin geton and Wahpeton Sioux are to be paid soon as rolls are complete. The Presbyterian synod of Nebraska approves a plan for a Presbyterian university in Omaha. B L Collins, sought in Omaha for bank irregularities, is captured in Philadelphia. The Waterways Congress in Chicago endorses national water transportation projects. Colonel Goethals defends himself against favoritism charges. Secretaries Root and Straus plan speeches before campaign ends. A mail pouch with eight registered packages vanished at Salt Lake en route to Denver & Rio Grande. Attorney General Bonaparte orders railroads to restrain lower rates on stock advances. Bulgaria proclaims independence from Turkey. Austria-Hungary annexes Herzegovina and Bosnia. Pineapple Products plant destroyed by fire with losses over 200000. Utah State Fair opens with full departments and promising displays. Illinois Central faces complaints over banana shipment overcharges. New York County’s Thaw trial total cost listed at 548,837. Japan plans lavish welcome for the American fleet. Irish bishops unite against temperance at wakes. Oklahoma funds for Roosevelt fight reach 4000. delinquent tax lists shrink. Thomas Lawson injured in a carriage accident near North Scituate, Mass. Judge Taft to deliver final speech in Youngstown, Ohio, November.
Dr A T Peters of Nebraska University read a paper on tuberculous Saintale at a Washington conference. The DOJ released a list of cases filed for alleged Interstate commerce violations and related acts.
The United States maintains a watchful stance on Balkan affairs, differing from European powers and not bound by the Berlin treaty. Britain and France favor an immediate international conference, while Russia seeks a general revision of the Berlin treaty amid Bulgarian independence.
Reports state that Crete declared union with Greece, adding to eastern Europe tensions. Tinley warned powers Bulgaria actions breach Berlin treaty provisions. Omaha convention backs good roads and inland-waterway improvements is urged by Judge Taft. Bryan said momentum favors Democrats in the West.
A US balloon Conqueror carrying A. Holland Forbes and Augustus Post crashed after裂 tearing at 4000 feet during an international balloon race from Schmurgendorf. The envelope became a parachute delaying descent. both men survived with minor injuries. The race involved 23 balloons from multiple nations. Separately new orders end government payroll support for Nebraska guardsmen after six months service, prompting recruiting and roll maintenance challenges for state encampments.
Manila reports five new cholera cases for the Sunday period and three for the Monday period. The increase follows the resumption of domiciliary visits after two days, with inspectors visiting each house twice daily.
Yokohama crowds show eager participation as preparations for the reception of the Atlantic battleship fleet are organized. Officials anticipate a grand ceremony unmatched in Japan.
Aaron G. Pratt, cashier of Hammondaport State Bank Hammondsaport New York, was arrested in Denver to face charges of a cash shortage of $80,000 and alleged receipt of deposits while knowing the bank was insolvent. He was taken into custody by the sheriff.
Governor Sheldon issues a proclamation for a general election on November 3 1908 at standard polling places. Voters will elect eight presidential electors a governor lieutenant governor secretary of state auditor of public accounts state treasurer superintendent of public instruction attorney general commissioner of public lands and buildings railway commissioner two US congressmen six state senators and representatives and decide amendments to sections of the Nebraska constitution concerning the permanent school fund and judiciary changes.
Report claimed Governor Sheldon opposed a platform amendment on bank deposits. The record is corrected: he advocated for the amendment and voted for its inclusion, showing strong support for deposit guarantees.
Mrs. Charlotte Nacker of Tyre Seneca county dies Sunday night aged 110 years lacking one month and sixteen days. Noted at age 102 for marrying her third husband Mrs Decker sparked significant comment.
Detroit writer James Oliver Curwood, who ventured into the Lac La Ronge region for a Detroit publishing firm, is reported slain by traders and Lac La Ronge Indians claim he started the trouble by shooting a native. The report comes from Winnipeg and notes the wilds of Hudson Bay.
Burlington has restored the ten hour day in the Havelock shops after a recent period of eight hour workdays. The change affects the T00 men and ends a temporary reduction.
Attorney E F Pettis representing C O Whe don moved in district court last week to direct County Clerk W L Dawson to bring ballots tally sheets and poll books from the recent Republican primary for a recount of the senate race. The request asks the court or a referee to conduct the recount.
Allen G. Fisher of Chadron is disbarred from practicing law in Nebraska for one year starting January 1, 1909. The Supreme Court adopted referees findings after attorney general action tied to a 1907 legislature resolution. The syllabus states that using false forged appraisal to support a state claim constitutes gross professional misconduct.
State Engineer Adna Dobson attended the national Irrigation convention and urged settlement of water rights on Interstate streams. The Kansas Colorado case was discussed after the US Supreme Court decision, with views favoring priority of application over exclusive state rights. Foreign representatives attended the meeting as a new presence in the national irrigation dialogue.
Under the Committee of Fifty on Tuberculosis Exhibition the National Association for the Study and Prevention holds an opening meeting October 12 at First Congregational Church. Gov Sheldon of Nebraska Gov Cummings of Town Dr von Mansfelde and Dr Ravenel are named speakers. The exhibit itself will be at the Creighton Institute on 18th Street with public audiences encouraged. Tuberculosis headquarters is 408 City Hall.
Captain Dexter L. Thomas of Ma Ha received a treasury warrant dated October 1, 1908 for 4.59 in settlement of a claim pending since April 14, 1891. He originally sought a portion of a 100 bounty promised in 1863, having received 25, later promoted, and then denied further rights. the claim is finally allowed.
Assistant U S Attorney A W Lane filed five suits in Thurston County District Court totaling 2500 against George F Phillips and William L Johnson representing the Omaha tribe and members alleging trespass on tribal lands with destruction of trees and related damage. The actions reference judgments obtained a year earlier in Monona County Iowa.
The Nebraska Prison Association held its third quarterly meeting at the Lindell hotel. The main topic discussed was the intermittent sentence and its implications.
Mrs. Sophia Brehm of 1504 Claremount Avenue Nehted the fuse to a supposed candle and blew up a cannon firecracker in the cellar. The blast shattered her right hand and she may lose her bite.
John W. Cole appeals to the Nebraska Supreme Court challenging a Culbertson village ordinance banning billiard and pool halls and bowling alleys. Cole owns the Opera Block and operated a pool hall. district court sustained a demurrer and he proceeds on appeal for enforcement relief.
A correction notes Governor Sheldon supported but did not amend the Republican platform on bank deposits. Reports cover incidents from Mitchell encampment to fires, injuries, a murder funeral, a Beatrice high school build, and local crime in Greenwood, Cass, Dawes, and other Nebraska locales.
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