Roosevelt Honeymoon Trip Ends Early in Genoa
The Roosevelt couple halted their sentimental honeymoon journey in Genoa Switzerland to avoid growing demonstrations along the route. Col Theodore Roosevelt and his wife adjusted plans while the Spanish cabinet urged Peru and Ecuador to seek conciliation. Richard Kerens arrived in Vienna as the American ambassador to Austria accompanied by his wife and daughter and met by George B. Rives. The ambassador will meet the emperor soon. Fourteen Turkish battalions were ordered to North Albania amid a revolt tied to new taxes. The French government drew comfort from the Vatican incident involving Roosevelt.
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Richard Kerens
Austria
Vienna
George B. Rives
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Speizia
Genoa
Switzerland
Roosevelt
Peru
Ecuador
Constantinople
Albania
Vatican
Gifford Pinchot
Mr. Pinchot
Pinchot
Africa
Italians Bestow Title of Peace Apostle on Roosevelt
A panorama of early 20th century political and social notes reports Italians naming Theodore Roosevelt peace apostle while other items note Washington debates on house rules and looming investigations into treasury shortages.
Indiana Republicans Back Taft and Beveridge in Turbulent Era
Republican actions push Taft and Senator Beveridge while opposing the Payne Aldrich tariff law. Kansas City voters elect a mayor and a large council majority. Nebraska towns tilt wet or dry amid close contests as a grand jury indicts Imperial Window Glass. A Missouri resolution seeks an international federation and court for world peace. Justice Brewer’s body is moved to Leavenworth. Conservation dinners aim to unite Congress behind bills. Elsewhere, Peru Ecuador tensions rise, and Panama Canal fortification costs debated. Omaha fire losses near one million. France plans two battleships this year. Federal court terms shifted in Nebraska. Nebraska elevator law struck down. Mrs. Cornelia Woolman fined for undeclared clothing. Havelock votes wet-to-dry, Chicago taxi strikes disrupt theater rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Taft
Beveridge
Kansas City
House of the’ Council
Nebraska
Imperial , Window Glass Company
Missouri House
Bartholdt
Missouri
Brewer
Leavenworth
Kas
Congress
White House
Vienna
Vatican
Peru
Ecuador
Panama Canal Company
Illinois
Omaha
French Chamber of Deputies
Great Britain
Germany
Supreme Court
Washington
Cornelia Woolman
Helena
Mont
Trenton
N. J
Havelock
Lincoln
Chicago
Senate Amend to Rivers and Harbors Bill for Omaha Section
Senator Brown proposes an amendment to the rivers and harbors bill asking for a 75000 appropriation for works between Omaha and the mouth of the Platte on the Missouri River. The report notes large foreign commerce in the first eight months and record imports, with exports slightly down from 1908 in the later months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Brown
Omaha
Platte
Missouri River
United States
Panzos
Guattemala
Guatemala City
State Department
Panama Canal
Panama Fortification Board
Panama
Military Court of Inquiry
Brownsville
Tex
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Various Political and Social News Items Tainting Public Life
A compilation of brief items reports on alleged misdeeds at a Nebraska state home, a fatal prize fight in New Jersey, Taft awaiting action against insurgents, a disrupted Roosevelt honeymoon in Italy, a San Francisco burglar’s deathbed confession, Canton's car care by government, Cody and Mrs Cody reconciliation rumors denied, a Philippines friar lands scandal alleged by Congressman Martin, Roosevelt not repudiating Taft, a Milwaukee social democrat mayoral win, Theodore Roosevelt’s Rome prominence, Senator Conger's resignation, J J Hill meeting Taft, Mrs Bryan’s return from abroad, and Mt McKinley expedition progress.
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Grand Island
Nebraska
Passaic
N. J
Taft
Mrs. Roosevelt
Italy
San Francisco
Canton
William F. Cody
Buffalo Bill
New York
Cody
Wyo
Martin
Philippines
Roosevelt
McIntyre
Ireland
Milwaukee
Theodore ‘Roosevelt
Rome
Conger
J. J. Hill
W. J. Bryan
W. J
Mt. McKinley
Nebraska boys compete for best corn acre prizes
Secretary W R Mellor of the state board of agriculture again offers 150 dollars in prizes for the best corn acre by Nebraska boys. Entry requires self‑performed work from planting to harvest, with measurement and weighing by county residents and a detailed method report due by May 20 1909 and weights certified by observers by November 15 1909.
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W. ’R. Mellor
State Board of Agriculture
Nebraska
W. R. Mellor
Lincoln
Woman Wins County Treasurer Seat in Court Decision
The Supreme Court ruled that Gertrude Jordan, elected Cherry County treasurer over Council Roy Quibble, could hold the elective ministerial office. An ouster suit by F M Tyrrell to remove her had begun but receipts signed by Miss Jordan were sent to the land commissioner's office, indicating her victory.
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Supreme Court
Gertrude Jordan
Juibble
Cherry County
Quibble
F. M. Tyrrell
Miss Jordan
Land Commissioner’s Office
City Votes Dry Majority In Historic Lincoln Ballot
In Lincoln the drys won by 936 votes amid a record turnout. Voters totaled 9 478 with 5 207 for the drys and 4 271 for the vets, about 90 percent of registered. The campaign featured large crowds, many vehicles, and hundreds of workers over several weeks.
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Drys
Vets
Lincoln
Requisition for Two Seeks Return of Suspects
Governor Shallenberger honors Missouri requisition to return Horace Wilkins alias John Adams and Early Brown to Jackson County from Omaha. The men are wanted for highway robbery and are in custody awaiting transfer pending official action.
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Shallenberger
Missouri
Jackson County
Horace Wilkins
John Adams
Early Brown
Omaha
Parrot Gift From Bryan Arrives for Lincoln Zoo
A non talking parrot named Rio Rodrigues Brazil has been received in Lincoln as a present to the city park zoo from W. J. Bryan. The bird is described as magnificent with colorful plumage a large beak and a fifteen inch tail.
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Mr. Bryan
Rio Rodrigues
Brazil
Lincoln
City Park Zoo
W. J. Bryan
Lighting Up State House Dome With New Interior Illumination
A large cluster of lights has been installed atop the state house dome for exterior viewing from interior corridors. Metallic wreaths imitation marble and prismatic skylights brighten the interior, seen as a major improvement for the building.
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State House
Excise Board Repeals Rule Limiting Liquor Delivery
The Excise board at a recent meeting repealed rule 12, long famous since the city lacked saloons. It had barred common carriers from delivering liquor to a citizen’s home, requiring delivery at the carrier’s business and the recipient to sign in person. The ruling makes it unlawful to send an agent for the goods.
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Excise Board
Burlington Plans Depot Freight Yard at Holdrege
The Burlington Railway Company reports compliance with the order to build a new depot at Holdrege. It requests until May 1 to finalize its construction plans, and the period was granted.
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The
Burlington
State ‘Railway’ Commission
Holdrege
Ossenkop Must Serve Ten Year Manslaughter Term
The Supreme Court affirms Cass County District Court ruling that Fred Ossenkop must serve ten years in the state penitentiary for manslaughter after killing Charles Burns.
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Ossenkop
Fred. Ossenkop
State Penitentiary
Charles Burns
Supreme Court
District Court
Cass County
Union Pacific reports major earnings rise and Nebraska assets
The Union Pacific system shows net earnings up about 2.7 million for 1909, with Nebraska operations and Burlington receipts detailed. The report lists gross and net earnings, maintenance costs, taxes, and the value of depots, stock yards, and rolling stock in Nebraska, along with mileage and per mile figures.
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Union ‘ S Pacific
State Board of
Agnessment
Burlington
Nebraska
ThétisUnion’ Pacific
Union Pacific
Nobraska
Union’ Pacific System
Wees Abe
Pote
Newa
Braska
Summit
O. & R. Wivwiseeseees
Check Up the Treasurer Under Bonded Audit
An exhaustive audit of the state treasurer's office covers January 7, 1909 to March 21, 1910. The period shows receipts of 7,177,466.02 and disbursements of 6,873,292.76, with a beginning balance of 473,259.98 and ending balance of 777,433.19.
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Brian
Lincoln Clearing House Records Unusually High March Totals
Lincoln clearing house totals for March 1910 show a rise to 9 073 379 from 7 646 377 in March 1909. The 20 percent growth is linked to extensive land transfers in Texas and other areas, with early March settlements driving activity statewide.
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Clearing House
Lincoln Clearing House
Texas
Discrimination at Decatur Rebates Alleged in Beatrice Case
Attorney General Thompson ordered by the State Railway Commission to begin proceedings against the Nebraska Telephone Company for rate discrimination in Beatrice. Affidavits allege rebates to customers nearing disconnection to solicit future business. Superintendent Pratt counters that Beatrice solicitors do not constitute rebates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Thompson
State Railway Commission
Nebraska Telephone ‘Company
Beatrice
Pratt
Norris Brown guards plan reception for senator's return
The Norris Brown guards of Kearney prepare a reception for Senator Norris Brown on his Washington return. An evening ball will feature many outside militia officers. A Belgrade child suffered serious scalding when a boiler toppled, and Stockville had no election contest as the town stays dry.
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Norris Brown
Kearney
Senator Norris Brown
Washington
Charles H. Smith
Belgrade
Stockville
White Paint for Rural Mailbox Boxes Initiative
The post office department asks rural delivery patrons to paint their mailboxes and posts white to protect them from weather and create uniform identification nationwide. Patrons should imprint their names and box numbers in black letters two inches high.
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Post Office Department
United States
Brief in Mileage Case Seeks Supreme Court Injunction
Attorney General Thompson drafts a brief to support an injunction against the Union Pacific in mileage advertising. The state has a temporary injunction. the railroad has stopped the practice, but the case will be pursued. Thompson argues non cash mileage payments amount to discrimination against some passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Supreme Court
Union Pacific
Expedition to Mount McKinley Reaches Summit Record
Fairbanks expedition led by Lloyd reports reaching Mount McKinley summit in December. They found camps impassable near Dr Cook s route, erected a 14 foot flagstaff with a six by twelve foot flag, and noted a 20 500 feet peak height. An unnamed 16 000 feet peak and a fresh pass were discovered. ten men traveled with dog trains, nine days return.
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Fairbais
Alaska
Fairbanks
Mount McKinley
Cook
Thomas
Lloyd
Spenan
Bionetry
Dr. Cook
Daniel Patterson
W. R. Taylor
Charles McGonnigle
Katishna
Pioneers
Pardons Granted in Carmack Case Spark Legal Reversal
Governor Patterson grants a full pardon to Colonel Duncan B. Cooper, who was convicted of killing Former Senator FE Carmack and sentenced to twenty years. The Tennessee supreme court had reaffirmed the sentence just before the pardon. Robin Cooper’s case is remanded for a new trial. the court’s division included a dissent by Chief Justice Beard.
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Nashville
Tenn
Col
Duncan B. Cooper
FE. W. Carmack
Patterson
Tennessee Supreme Court
Robin
Col. Cooper
Carmack
Supreme Court
Beard
Colonel Cooper
Robin Cooper
Personal state of mining king Walsh valued at 3.6 million
The executor American Security & Trust Co. filed a probate petition valuing the late Thomas F Walsh personal estate at 3.6 million dollars. The filing seeks to establish the will's validity and administer the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Thomas F.walsh
American Security & Trust Co
Powell Released on Bond in Maybray Fraud Case
Leavenworth Kansas William Powell a Maybray gang member was freed from the federal penitentiary on a $10 000 bond approved by Judge Smith McPherson. Powell pending appeal to the United States court of appeals Edward Leach also convicted likely to be released on bond in connection with the Maybray frauds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth, Kas
William Powell
Maybray
Federal Penitentiary
Smith McPherson
Powell
United States Court of Appeals
Edward Leach
Sayler case to appeal funds arranged in Chicago trip
Golda Sayler plans to decide on appealing her mother’s conviction as accessory to Dr. Miller in the murder of J B Sayler. Peter Weast of Peoria, a brother-in-law, will advance funds for the appeal on his departure for Chicago. Golda is expected to live with Weast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Ill
Golda Sayler
Chicago
W. R. Miller
J.B. Sayler
Peter Weast
Peoria
Ill
Weast
Weast Is A Brother-In-Law of Mrs.Sayler
Woman Attacked by White Bull Terrier on Roof
Mrs Lena Caswell on the top floor of an apartment at 218 West One Hundred Forty Sixth Street was attacked while hanging clothes. A neighbor restrained the dog, a guard shot the terrier on the roof, and Caswell was treated for a dog bite before being taken home. The dog’s owner could not be identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lena Caswell
Jand Forty-sixth Street
Andrew Maxwell
Nieman
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed
Graniteville Vermont woman Mars Barclay reports relief from nervousness and other menopausal symptoms after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The letter claims complete health restoration and urges other women to try the remedy, noting its long history of cures for female complaints and affordability.
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Graniteville
Lydiab.Pinkham
Lydiak
Pinkham
Mars
CrAs
Lindia E. Pinkham
Five Sailors Battle Six-Foot Tarpon Off Corpus Christi
A schooner off Corpus Christi battles a six-foot tarpon that leaps aboard and destabilizes the crew. After a tense struggle, the sailors use an ax and hand-spikes to subdue the fish, one man falls overboard but is hauled back aboard. The tarpon finally dies on deck.
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Gulf of Mexico
Corpus Christi
Uncertain Investment in Election Campaigns
The London Chronicle notes that election spending is a gamble as voters face a possible short or long parliament and uncertain returns. It cites Sir Mountstuart Grant Duff recounting the 1881 coercion bill struggle, including a weary remark about paying £7000 for a dull outcome.
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London Chronicle
Mountstuart Grant Duff
Stuart Reindel
Waterproof Paper From Bamboo and Eucalyptus Fibers
Japanese waterproof paper is produced from bamboo and eucalyptus fibers mixed with ampi and other shrubs. The pulp is processed by tearing, drying, cleansing, boiling in weak dye, washing, beating, and mixing with viscous infusions of roots and camphor resin. Calendered sheets yield light, washable, tear resistant paper used to imitate leather and india rubber and for many other uses.
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R. G. Douglas
Home and Foreign Intelligence
Frank Skala
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Senator McLauren
Mississippi
House of Representatives
Interstate Commerce Commission
MacVeagh
Detroit United Railway
Charleston
Ponce
Porto Rico
William Jennings Bryan
Courtenay W. Bennett
Stubbs
Kansas
Osage
House
House Committee On Agriculture
Sing Sing
Brooklyn
Harry S. Britton
Philip Bender
Indianapolis
Lodge
Ohio
Mellor
Mikinley
Mad Bull
Terrier
Chas. Barclay
Dr. May
May Medical Laboratory
Pure Food and Drugs
Pearl Street
John Deere Plow CO
Omaha, Neb
Bertschy Motor CO
Council
Bluffe
Kodaks
KODAK
Lincoln Photo Supply Co
W. GC
SHINN
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Herbert E. Gooch CO
Fraternity
Bell Phone
Beatrice Creamery Co
Bertsehy Motor Co
Council Bluffs
C. W. Everett
T4ti
Mi. Sts
Patton-Patton Land Co
Browne l Block
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