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Newspaper
North Platte Semi Weekly Tribune
Location
North Platte, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1908
Page
6
Major developments unfold across politics, economy, and conflict with leadership changes, market shifts, and humanitarian concerns impacting regions worldwide. Analysts warn of evolving sanctions, diplomatic talks, and security challenges shaping the near-term outlook.
Reports say government officials are collecting a Republican campaign fund in the South from federal office holders. Herman Ridder reveals Democratic contributions of 100 dollars or more. Taft safe in Kansas. Taft labor vote predicted. Bryan delivers many speeches in Nebraska. Keefe denies offer of office for Taft support. The campaign pace quickens toward election day.
Across Denver and Omaha Mr. Bryan drew large audiences as he delivered speeches. The report notes notable events from campaigns and public notices including labor issues, land drawings, and political rhetoric impacting the 1908 campaign landscape.
Powers of Europe seek to prevent war while Serbs remain hostile toward Austria. Lincoln paper mills south of the city burned with unknown cause. losses around 50 000 dollars. Catholic parishes in Nebraska grow rapid. assistant priests are urged. Dr Charles Franklin Hand, first Union Army volunteer and Medal of Honor recipient, dies in Washington. William McKendle, 84, dies in Wyandotte County Kansas famed for canes autographed by presidents. Colonel Ticker arrested in Decatur Illinois for desertion. Balloon Conqueror built by Leo Stevens and Henry Whitehouse. wrecked in Berlin race. About 72 000 cholera deaths in the Philippines since Jan 1 per public health report. Colonel William F Stewart retires after exile at Fort Grant Arizona.
Fire of unknown origin discovered in the loft of the White House stables endangered several thoroughbreds but was halted by swift response from the stable keeper and assistant. Comptroller Murray plans more frequent national bank examinations, targeting banks with a history of violations. A special train carried 100 prisoners to Fort Smith penitentiary due to Washington Institution overcrowding. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing finished stamp designs proposed by Meyer, introducing new denominations while keeping the $2 and $5 stamps in use. market release will take weeks.
A telegrams wide-ranging overview reports Nicholas Tachaikovsky to be freed from a fortress after ten months. Observers in Tabriz discuss Persia’s constitution and shah’s fate. Berlin to North Sea balloon races update with rescue efforts. Europe outlines Balkan settlement with Bulgaria independence and indemnity. American plow and harvester makers expand in Tasmania per Consul Baker. An Anglo Russian outline hints at Bulgarian independence and indemnity. Balloon records from Berlin race highlight twenty of twenty one. A Norwegian landing by a Bwiksheronaute sets distance record. Japan calls for peace among eastern nations in an imperial rescript.
The president receives letters praising his country life commission. Governor Haskell writes on old lands leases. Lawrence Quakers pray for Uncle Joe Cannon's defeat. Comptroller of Currency plans tougher bank examinations. Judge Taft notes inland waterways benefits. Mr Bryan signals continued Democratic momentum in the West. Taft and Bryan prepare ahead of the election.
The week ahead features strenuous itineraries for Taft and Bryan across Indiana Ohio New Jersey and New York with stops in Evansville Indianapolis Fort Wayne and Louisville along with speeches by Roosevelt aides Wright and Straus. Democratic funds and meetings anchor the schedule including Carnegie Hall events and a southern Democrats rally in New York City.
In the White House bust room Judge Taft told reporters he expects to be elected president. He spoke after sharing a day as Roosevelt’s guest and a tour through the Southern states. He avoided detail on issues, noting only the president’s view and calling himself not a pessimist.
Emperor William received the German ambassador and sent approval of the annexation while pledging German support. The letter follows Francis Joseph's notice of annexation, signaling a united front and satisfaction in many quarters.
In a Saturday game between Eagle Grove and Clarion a player named Will Smith from Eagle Grove died after an on field accident during play. Smith was the son of ex Senator Smith of Eagle Grove and nephew of Wright county's current representative.
Lt Frank Evans of the battleship Louisiana was found guilty on two charges for absenting himself from his post and disrespect to a superior officer. Rear Admiral Sperry announced the verdict as ships paused at Manila. Evans received a reprimand and was ordered to salute 150 members in public.
A series of brief Nebraska items report Roy Hickman killed by a Winchester near Max, bank name change in Callaway, telephone service push, murder charges in Cane County, a Supreme Court appeal for James Lillie, Danish farmer N. C. Peterson’s suicide, Ayers lumberyard break-ins, Fremont area poultry prizes, a drowning accident in Columbus, the new Al Nance Burlington depot, hog cholera declines in various counties, Alfred Harmsen’s death near Fremont, a Johnson County barn fire with heavy losses, York County corn prospects and prices, Morton-Gregeson packing plant inspection, an oversized corn ear display at Fairbury, York’s population growth, a double death in Lincoln Club area, Fairbury death statistics, and Oxford store burglary including silk stock loss.
Governor Sheldon and State Veterinarian McKin modify the 1908 anthrax quarantine for Wyoming South Dakota and Nebraska cattle. Quarantines are raised in parts of Converse and Laramie counties Wyoming and in sections near Fall River Yankton and Sioux county. The changes take effect October 12 1908 and depend on death losses and burned carcasses.
Frank Hibbard of Irvington sent a testimonial reward to the Bryan family by selecting two silver grace trees from his Evergreen farm. He had them dug with roots intact, moved with care to Lincoln, and planted on the home grounds to honor the Democratic leader.
Jamos Lillie appeals to the Supreme Court after a county sentence for robbing old Thomas M. Martin of Gare county. The 1906 robbery occurred as Martin, fresh from cashing a $72 pension warrant, traveled after visiting Beatrice and sharing drinks along the route before being robbed.
The state historical society acquired four bound volumes of the New York Tribune from W. Jackson Bell of Mt Ayr Iowa. Spanning January 2 1858 to December 18 1867 these volumes provide a nearly complete Tribune file from its start to the end of the Civil War. Public access will be at the society rooms.
The committee arranging the union school banquet met in The Nebraska Teacher offices to perfect plans for the event on the first day of the Nebraska Teachers association, Wednesday Nov 4. The aim is a grand social gathering, with all seating arranged in advance to feed 1,100 people in one hour.
Preparations complete for the state teachers annual meeting November 4 to 6. Day one features the Superintendents and Principals association with officers from Auburn Lexington Grand Island and Omaha and committee reports on grades reading grammar geography and history plus discussions. An evening Union banquet at 6 will feature J. McArlen as toastmaster and W. K. Fowler as master of ceremonies.
Judge J H Broady, a pioneer of Nebraska, died after two weeks of paralysis. He recovered briefly before a relapse led to his death. Broady served three terms as district judge in the First Judicial District and was a Democratic candidate for the state supreme court.
Clarence P. Broad, a substitute carrier, was arrested with stolen mail including subscription letters for the Commoner and the democratic campaign fund. He appeared before United States Commissioner Marlay for a preliminary hearing, waived examination, and was bound over to the federal grand jury in $1,500 bail.
The United States civil service commission announces examinations to be held at Lincoln Grand Island and Omaha on October 28 including herder public document cataloguer and building superintendent at the Government Printing Office. November 6 includes chemical bacteriologist and Lanston operator through the Bureau of Chemistry and Department of Agriculture and the Government Printing Office.
Two mattoes from the Tuberculosis Exhibit held in Omaha last week. The averance loss to the community by the death from tuberculosis of a waee-carnine male is about $8,000. Address Tuberculosis Secretary 408 City Hall Omaha.
Chancellor Andrews of the state university warns that students involved in forbidden acts will be expelled. The memo cites fights kidnappings and clandestine nighttime parades as prohibited conduct on campus.
The governor's office issues a requisition to return William Wall and H. W. Brown from Buchanan county Missouri to De Weese where on October 2 a bank was broken into the vault opened by explosives and 22 500 was stolen.
Holdrege resident BE A Roth accepts the populist nomination for senator in the Twenty eighth district tendered by a populist committee. C A Skoog the populist nominee has withdrawn causing the vacancy that has been filled.
Superintendent J I McBrien expresses strong optimism for the state teachers meeting in November with an expected attendance near 2 000. Applications for plates at the union banquet show 1 350 on file, with 850 seated on the main floor and 140 more to be served on the stage, plus an improvised gallery table to accommodate extra guests.
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