Progressives Establish New Permanent Headquarters
New York was chosen as the permanent headquarters for the executive committee of the progressive party after a vote of 32 to 12. Delegates from several states supported New York while Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Louisiana, Texas and Wyoming opposed. The committee also plans a commission trip to Europe to study foreign legislation for influence on the Washington bureau.
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Chicago
New York
New Progressive Party
National Progressive Conference
Colorado
Florida
Idaho
Louisiana
Texas
Wyoming
Europe
England
Germany
Washington
Taft Weighs Yale Law School Professorship
Ex president Taft considers a Yale law school professorship offered for a vacant chair once held by Phelps. He discussed the possibility with his cabinet but has not decided. Acceptance would mirror Cleveland’s Princeton ties.
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Washington
Taft
Kent
Yale Law School
Phelps
Great Britain
Yale University
Cleveland
Princeton
Wisconsin files landmark child labor case against Diamond Match
Wisconsin pursues what it calls the most far reaching child labor prosecution in U S history against the Diamond Match company. Officials served at the Oshkosh plant over 224 charges with a potential total fine of 224 times 100 dollars. The suit alleges many workers were children aged fourteen to sixteen.
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Match Company
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Diamond Match Company
Oshkosh
Dapers
Y M C A Convention Set for Pekin in December
Pekin will host a distinctive Y M C A convention December 12 to 15 with Korean and Chinese branch members invited. The event, originally planned for November, was postponed due to the revolution and already lists several prominent speakers.
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Pekin
Young Men's Christian Association
Big Price for Steer at International Livestock Exposition
Glencarnock Victor, world champion steer from the international livestock exposition, sold to a Chicago department store for 815 dollars at 50 cents a pound on a weight of 1,830 pounds. Owned by J D McGregor of Brandon Manitoba. The champion sweepstakes steers were bought for 4 cents a pound and weigh 1,189 pounds and will be shipped alive to New York.
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Chicago
Glencarnock Victor
J. D. McGregor
Brandon
Man
New York
Nebraska Legislature to consider capitol rebuilding plan
Lincoln reports that upcoming session will likely include proposals for a new state capitol, renovations to existing wings, or a larger building to house the supreme court, state library, historical society and library commission.
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State Capitol
Lincoln
Supreme Court
State Library
State Historical Society and Library Commission
Nebraska
Banquet of Circumnavigators in New York
One hundred men who have circled the globe gathered at the Circumnavigators club annual banquet in New York. The toastmaster used a whale tooth gavel gifted by Circumbryan, a persona for William Bryan, while Taft is nicknamed Circumtaft.
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New York
William Bryan
Taft
Balkan War Casualties Estimated at Seventy Thousand
An authentic estimate places Bulgarian casualties in the Balkan conflict at about 70 000 with around 15 000 killed outright.
Train Robbers Get Big Loot Near Bakersfield
Two robbers stopped the Sunset Western express car from Bakersfield to Taft and took twenty thousand dollars in gold. The haul was consigned to the First National Bank of Taft from the Bakersfield bank and was not placed in the express safe.
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Bakersfield
Cal
Sunset Western
Taft
First National Bank of
Rebel leader Cheche Campus defeated at Sombrereto
Cheche Campus, a principal rebel leader, was defeated Saturday at Sombrereto in Zacatecas state Mexico, according to local reports. The clash marks a setback for rebel forces amid ongoing unrest in the region.
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Cheche
Sombrereto
Zacatecas
Mexico
Greatest Iowa corn husking stunt by Bert Erb at Kneeland farm
In Manning Iowa Bert Erb on the M. L. Kneeland farm set a record in corn husking that locals hail as the greatest stunt in the region and possibly the state’s best six day achievement.
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Manning
Iowa
Bert Erb
M. L. Kneeland
Sixteen Years of Service in Agriculture Department
Secretary Wilson after sixteen years in the cabinet has submitted his final annual report as head of the United States Department of Agriculture to President Taft.
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Washington
Wilson
Taft
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington Political News On Local And Foreign Events
The column surveys events in Washington and abroad highlighting policy debates and notable developments. It contrasts domestic concerns with international affairs while noting public interest and potential impacts on citizens.
Washington Ties Civil Service to Navy Yard Workers
President elect Wilson backs the Sulzer-Crawford plan for an international conference on living costs. Over 20,000 skilled naval yard workers gain civil service protection. The piece surveys congressional actions on pensions, tax law, tariffs, and other early 20th century policy debates.
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United States
Civil Service
Woodrow Wilson
Indictments and cases span politics crime and tragedy
The report notes indictments in several cases including governors elect and druggists, a Washington Alaska bank trial in Fairbanks, and a murder case in Chicago. It also mentions a deadly Madagascar cyclone with over 100 deaths and a Thanksgiving bone injury fatality in Iowa. Theodore Roosevelt signals the progressive party’s permanence and aims.
Voters Name Postmaster Candidate In Nebraska Primary
Morrill reports a nonpartisan postmaster primary with 361 voters over 21 years old. C C Craig leads with 201 votes, followed by T W Glum 61, O F Cooke 39, TE Hathaway 30, C M Russell 25, and M M Davis 5. Dedication to free choice without factions is noted.
Murray Woman Ella B Larsh Dies in Nebraska Home
Mrs Ella B Larsh dies at her son John's home eight miles southeast of Murray from heart disease. She moved to Nebraska in 1857 and married Dr N B Larsh, a pioneer Nebraska City physician, territorial legislator and First Nebraska regiment surgeon in 1862. She was the first matron of Nebraska's first Eastern Star chapter and witnessed early settler hardships.
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Murray
Ella B. Larsh
John
Larsh
Nebraska
N. B. Larsh
Nebraska City
Eastern Star
Global tensions and disasters dominate troubled week
Reports from around the world describe a string of crises and events. Zapata rebels threaten Vale Del Bravo, Portugal endures deadly storm with 82 fishermen lost, and suffragettes threaten explosives if reform fails.
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Vale del Bravo
State of Mexico
Portugal
Buffalo and elk herd to arrive at Nebraska game preserve
The government will place seven buffalo twenty five elk and fourteen white tailed deer at the Valentine Nebraska game preserve by Christmas. The animals come from Friend and were owned by Mr Gilbert who donated them on the condition a suitable site be provided.
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Valentine
Gilbert
Scientists to Visit Lincoln on Inter National Phytogeographic Excursion
Researchers plan an international phytogeographic excursion in August and September 1913 across the United States. The itinerary includes Lincoln Nebraska as a field site, with the group touring the country to conduct investigations in notable localities. Dean C RB Bessey indicates university involvement.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
Dean C. RB. Bessey
America
Warden Melick and Morley Expected at Briggs Case
The State probes Briggs case witnesses but yields little new. A large crowd gathered at the courthouse hoping to see Warden Melick and convict Morley as they were named to be present, many left outside unable to enter the court room.
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Wahoo
Briggs
Melick
Morley
Golden Wedding for Fremont Couple Wilkins
Fremont couple Mr. and Mrs. James S. Wilkins celebrated their golden wedding anniversary surrounded by their children and great grandchildren. Their home was adorned with bouquets of golden chrysanthemums.
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Fremont
James S. Wilkins
Notable Deaths and Appointments Across Early 20th Century News
Major C S Ford of the army medical corps is assigned to Constantinople to aid cholera sufferers. Richard H Townley, retired naval officer and ex secretary of the Nebraska state banking board, died accidentally while cleaning a gun. Col Archibald Gracie, Titanic survivor, dies in New York. Thomas Adams, Iowa cattleman, dies from burns in La Salle after a Sheffield railroad car fire. Henry Disher of Davenport welcomes his twenty third child, oldest son 43. Dr Alvah H Thompson of Wichita appointed disbursing clerk for pension service to manage 180 million dollars from abolished pension agencies. J M Bailey of Wapello missing ten years found in Denver with a $2000 insurance claim.
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Richard H. Townley
Washington
State Banking Board of
Nebraska
Alvah'h. Thompson
Wichita
Kas
Fisher
Pension Service
J. M. Bailey
Wapello
Denver
America
Chicago assault leaves local student beaten and robbed
Schuyler-Word reports Burt Boure of this city was held up in Chicago near his boarding house. The dental college student suffered severe beating and robbery within two blocks of his lodging.
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Schuyler
Burt Boure
Chicago
Boure
Five Wilson siblings remembered in Colorado pioneer will
Stratton Edwin Wilson of this place and Mrs. A Jamison of Beatrice Nebraska were among five siblings named in the will of Andrew D Wilson a Colorado pioneer filed for probate in county court. The estate is estimated at 400000 to 590000 dollars.
Prisoners to Work Roads Considered by Legislature
A bill to employ penitentiary convicts on state highways and county roads may be introduced next session. The plan has seen success in Gage county, with notable results.
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Gage County
Beatrice
County Judge Albion Riley Dies After Operation
Albion Riley longtime county judge died at his home from tuberculosis of the bowels after an operation failed. He served twelve years in the county post and passed away despite treatment.
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Albion
Charles Riley
Return of Bennett After Seventeen Years Stuns Humboldt
After seventeen years away, Bennett arrives on an afternoon train in Humboldt. His family believed him dead, and the homecoming is a complete surprise to relatives and friends who thought him lost. The unexpected return marks a remarkable reunion for the long-absent traveler.
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Humpboldt
Humboldt
Bennett
Lincoln businessmen prepare for Organized Agriculture meeting
Lincoln businessmen prepare to entertain visitors for the Organized Agriculture meeting to be held at that place next month.
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Lincoln Business
Telegraph Poles to Go From Business Streets
Beatrice Superintendent Salisbury of Western Union Telegraph outlines plan to move lines underground by renting space in telephone conduits. Poles will be removed from the downtown business district once underground lines are established.
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Salisbury
Western Union Telegraph Company
Telephone Company
Scarlet fever reported in neighborhood near Aurora
A local report notes the appearance of scarlet fever in the area surrounding Aurora. Health officials urge caution and remind residents to seek medical advice if symptoms appear. No further details on cases or exact locations are provided.
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Aurora
New musician Baron Von Werner joins Lancaster penal band
Baron Max Von Werner, a Leipsic Conservatory graduate and accomplished musician, joins Warden Melick's band at the Lancaster penal institute. Thirty two inmates from the state asylum are moved to Beatrice and placed at the feeble minded institute there with Dr Pillsbury and aides accompanying the transfer.
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Leipsic Conservatory
Madison, Nebr
Warden Melick
Lancaster
State Asylum For the Insane
Beatrice
Pillsbury
Lincoln Asylum
Mr. Witt
Irrigation Bulletin in Works for Nebraska Development
H. C. Diesem, irrigation engineer for the United States Department of Agriculture, is preparing a bulletin on Nebraska irrigation development. He has worked since April 1 across the state and is now cross checking his findings with the state board of irrigation records at the state house.
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H. C. Diesem
North Platte
United States Department of Agriculture
Nebraska
State Board of Irrigation
State House
Beckmann Eyes Gumbo For Cheaper State Highways
Fred Beckmann state land commissioner elect leverages road building experience as county commissioner. He notes burnt gumbo as a potential permanent highway material and has inquired about its cost, impressed by its potential to reduce expenses.
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Fred Beckmann
Nebraska School for the Blind aims $20,000 cut in two years
Superintendent R C King estimates the Nebraska School for the Blind can operate the next biennium with total expenses of 55,100, saving 20,000 from the previous period. The plan allocates 25,300 for salaries, 19,800 for maintenance, and 10,000 for general repairs.
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R. C. King
State School For the Blind
Nebraska City
Nebraska counties report no penitentiary sentences
Statistics from the state institution show Blaine and Logan counties have never had an inmate sent to the penitentiary. Loup County, by contrast, sent its first convict there about three months ago, as researchers compile the annual report.
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Nebraska
Blaine
Logan
Loup
State Normal at Kearney Financial Report Filed
President D W Hays filed a semi annual financial report with the governor. The total maintenance appropriation of 5000 shows 4648 20 unexpended as of November 30. The 110000 salary appropriation has been expended with 22957 16 remaining.
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D. W. Hays
State Normal School At
Kearney
Food Commissioner Hansen Reports Stock Food Fund Balance
Food Commissioner N. P. Hansen filed his semi annual report with the governor showing total receipts of the stock food cash fund since the law took effect amounting to 2901 dollars. Nearly a thousand dollars has been paid out for administering the law and the remaining balance is 1981 dollars.
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N. P. Hansen
Lincoln Commercial Club Extends Free Legislative Tickets
The Lincoln Commercial club offers complimentary tickets to all state legislators for their brief stay in the city granting full member privileges. Several letters from House and Senate members have arrived expressing gratitude for the courtesy.
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Lincoln Commercial Club
House
Senate
Nebraska Penitentiary Population Dips in November Report
Warden Melick notes the prison population fell from 393 on November 1 to 882 on November 30. Sixteen inmates were received, one returned from parole, five discharged, three paroled, two furloughed, and Chantler of Sheridan county was pardoned for giving whisky to an Indian.
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Melick
State Penitentiary
Chantler
Sheridan County
W. M. Thomas
Beatrice Institute For
Nebraska
Thomas
Lincoln asylum funds reassure no deficit for 1912 14
The biennial report of Superintendent Williams shows the Lincoln asylum for the insane has sufficient funds to cover the coming biennium without a deficit. State Fire Commissioner Randall revises his stance on Santa Clauses for Nebraska children and urges asbestos whiskers instead of real hair for Christmas festivities.
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Williams
Lincoln Asylum
Randall
Nebraska
Attorney General Grant Martin Posts Official Bond For 1913 Term
Grant Martin files a new official bond of 50000 dollars for his term starting January 9 1913 with a surety company and governor Aldrich approves. Dean C E Bessey attends the AAAS meeting in Cleveland Ohio December 30 1912 and will deliver an address as retiring president.
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Grant Martin
Aldrich
Dean C. E. Bessey
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Cleveland
Dr. Bessey
Association
State Auditor Reports Decline in State Warrants
The semi annual report by State Auditor Barton shows state warrants outstanding dropped from 682707.30 on June 1 to 374402.46 on November 30. Dr Robert Gold Thwaites of Madison Wisconsin head of the Mississippi Valley Historical Society will speak at the Nebraska State Historical Society annual meeting to be held January 14 15 and 16.
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Barton
Robert Gold Thwaites
Madison
Wis
Mississippi Valley Historical Society
Nebraska State Historical Society
Washington Congress in Sessions and Committees
In Senate committee hearings on anti trust law framing and an omnibus claims bill. Impeachment trial for Judge Archbald resumes as session ends. House Ways and Means details tariff hearings while bankers testify in Money Trust probes. New Haven and other hearings continue. late actions include repayment bill to Southerners for post 1865 seized property and a racial integration ban resolution. Secretary Stimson briefs on fortifications for Hawaii and Panama canal. War Dept seeks 25 foot channel from Perth Amboy to Arthur Kill. Fisher seeks 100000 for mineral resources Alaska. Bixby requests Cape Henry fortification funding.
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Stimson
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Perth Amboy
Arthur Kill
New York Harbor
Fisher
Alaska
Bixby
Cape Henry
Senate Combat Seamen Bill Voices Opposition
In the senate Marine representatives opposed the seamen involuntary servitude bill before the commerce committee. Sutherland introduced a bill to allow pecuniary indemnification for those wrongfully convicted and pardoned. Committee investigations across topics continued with Mexican revolution witnesses and house money trust hearings on New York bankers. House recess planned December 21 to January 3. Hanna proposed minimum $400 for all fourth class postmasters.
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Commerce Committee
Sutherland
United States
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Money Trust Committee
New York
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Ways and Means Committee
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Ayres
Eastern Traffic Association
Hanna
Monday Proceedings in the Senate and House Actions
Overman introduces a joint resolution for a six member joint inauguration committee. Taft's judiciary appointments discussed. Taft backs economy and efficiency report urging radical patent office changes. Ways and Means Democrats discuss tariff revision at a special session. Archbald impeachment resumed. Works advocates a single six year presidential term. House reopens debate on the legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bill. Pujo defends money trust hearing while the committee plans cited. The bill passes with 34 900 588 dollars. commerce court provision fails.
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Judiciary Committee
Taft
Economy and Efficiency Commission
Ways and Means
Works
House
Banking and Currency
Money Trust
Pujo
Commerce Court
Proposed Revision Tarly in January Hearings Set
Washington Democratic members of the Ways and Means Committee agreed at a conference to begin hearings the first week of January on the proposed tariff revision.
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Washington
Committee On Ways and Means
Radical Patent Office Reforms Urged by Taft Commission
A special report from the Economy and Efficiency Commission, transmitted by President Taft, urges radical changes to patent office procedure. Key proposals include a nineteen year patent life from application, excluding two years in litigation, and an increase of filing fees from 15 to 20 dollars.
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Washington
Congress
Economy and Efficiency Commission
Taft
Rail strikes spread through Sunderland York and Leeds
London reports all railway workers in Sunderland York and Leeds walked out in sympathy with 3000 Northeastern railway strikers, swelling total out to over 10000. Freight traffic is virtually tied up and passenger service hindered as collieries and iron foundries prepare to close if the deadlock persists.
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York
Leeds
England
London
Prayers for Peace Announced Across Mexico Churches
In obedience to a Papal decree, a special mass began Sunday at midnight in every Catholic church in Mexico for divine intervention. From St. Peter's in Rome, the pope joined in the prayers at six o'clock Rome time on Monday morning.
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The
Republic
Mexico
St. Peter’s
Rome
Postage Bill Introduced by Senator Penrose Sparks Debate
A brief note reports a bill by Senator Penrose proposing a one cent postage rate for mail first deposited in a city. The measure aims to reduce mailing costs and expand early mail access.
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Iby
Penrose
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