Wide World in Briefs from Banks to Battles
A round of brief telegraphs reports a Deerfield bank robbery of about seventeen thousand dollars, Mexican oil riches near Tampico, a price spike in window glass, bubonic plague free ports in Brazil, smallpox at Indiana University, rising commodity prices from the Africa war, the Valle wreck off Spain with thirteen drowned, Brazilian Governor Bahia elected, baby carriage prices up, Fairmount College endowment, and various political, legal, and social notes across the globe.
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Deerfield
Wis
Tampico
Rio Janeiro
Santos
Indiana University
Bloomington
Berlin
Africa
Senor Veira
Bahia
Toledo
Wichita
Kas
D. K. Pearson
Fairmount College
Oxford-Cambridge
Starvard-Yale
Bernardo Reyeshas
Mexico
Felipe Berriezabal
Kansas City
Kansas
Joe Churchill
Lady Randolph
South African Light Horse
Lord Roberts
Militia Department
Ottawa
Ont
United States Supreme Court
Fuller
Kansas Republican State Convention
Topeka
Truce Hinges On Goebel Funeral After Walker Release
In Frankfort Kentucky Governor Taylor frees Alonzo Walker amid tense standoff between civil authorities and National Guard. Walker’s inciting mutiny charge remains pending though no court martial is planned. Both sides drift toward Goebel funeral as tensions ease for now.
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Frankfort
Frankfort County
National Guard
State of
Kentucky
Taylor
Alonzo Walker
Moore
Suter
Capitol
Walker
Democratic Party
Judge Moore
London
Goebel
State Guard
Roger Williams
Williams
Goebel Death Follows Gunshot Wound in Kentucky
William Goebel died at 6 46 PM Saturday after a Tuesday shooting in Frankfort Kentucky. Only his sister Mrs Braunasker and brother Arthur Goebel of Cincinnati were present with Dr McCormick. Justus Goebel arrived too late from Arizona. A monument movement forms at the state house grounds.
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Frankfort
William Goebel
Mr. Goebel
Braunasker
Arthur Goebel
Cincinnati
State House
Resolutions at Lexington Condemn Gov Taylor over Goebel Assassination
City officials in Lexington Kentucky adopted resolutions of respect for Senator Goebel and condemned Governor Taylor newspapers and preachers for fueling the sentiment leading to Goebel’s assassination. Democratic officials and legislators gathered at the Phoenix hotel and planned talks in Cincinnati without commenting on their movements.
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Lexington
Goebel
Taylor
Cincinnati
Phoenix Hotel
We Cannot Baptise Infants
Rev Dr Madison G Peters resigns from Bloomingdale Reformed church over belief that baptism is for believers only and opposition to infant baptism or sprinkling. He will complete his term March 1 and enter the Baptists ministry, likely leaving New York.
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New York
Madison G. Peters
Bloomingdale Reformed Church
Peters
Baptists
Two Bereaved Women Meet at Lawton Funeral Train
Chicago February 5. The funeral train carrying Major General Henry W. Lawton Major John A. Logan and Major E. L. Armstrong arrived late at night. Mrs. John A. Logan and Mrs. Lawton met on the sleeping car steps and shared a tearful embrace. Both women fainted as grief overwhelmed them.
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Chicago
Henry W. Lawton
John A. Logan
E. L. Armstrong
Chicago & Northwestern
Logan
Charles E. Wilson
Mount
Indiana
Lawton
Massive City Block Fire Destroys Retail District
Property valued at 1.5 to 2 million dollars burned in a Sunday blaze that wiped out four blocks between Third and Sixth streets and Franklin avenue to Morgan Street in St. Louis. One fireman died and nine firefighters were injured. five or six citizens were hurt. Loss figures are incomplete as owners and insurers were away. Six major retailers were hit hard, with the rest spread across many small shops.
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ST. Louis
Third
Sixth Streets
Franklin Avenue
Morgan Street
Goebel Burial Site Considered at Frankfort Cemetery
In Frankfort Kentucky rumors say Governor Goebel will be buried in the city cemetery overlooking the Kentucky river near the Bacone graves and past governors. Arthur Goebel Senator-elect Blackburn and others inspected the grounds seeking a final resting place near the soldiers shaft. A spot near the shaft is favored though no final decision has been made.
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Frankfort
William Goebel
Kentucky River
Daniel Bacone
Kentucky
Arthur
Justus Goebel
Joseph Blackburn
S. J. Shackelford
Court of Appeals
Lilard
Goebel
British Cross Tugela to Relieve Ladysmith
News agencies from Durban say British forces crossed the Tugela at fords west of Trichard’s drift late Friday night and Buller’s column has crossed. Reports also name the owner of Spionkop farm as a refugee acting as a guide to Buller, with Ladysmith relief awaited.
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London
New York World Cablegram
Durban
Tugela
Fords
Trichard
Spionkop Farm
Buller
Ladysmith
Movement of General Buller Near Ladysmith
London reports the War Office silent on General Buller while sources suggest he continues toward Ladysmith. The Tugela crossing is believed recrossed and actions occurred yesterday. Ladysmith detachment notes Boer forces departing and siege strength shrinking. Field Marshal Roberts states forty Highlanders held as prisoners at Pretoria.
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London
War Office
Buller
Ladysmith
Tugela
Lord Roberts
Magersfontein
Pretoria
Newfoundland to Meet in February for Modus Vivendi Renewal
The Newfoundland legislature will hold a special February session to renew the French modus vivendi on the treaty share under the British government. The one day session has broad support, with the regular general session planned for mid April.
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ST. John’s N. F
Newfoundland
Northern Pacific Buys a Branch
In New York on February 5 the Northern Pacific railway company announced the purchase of the western section of the Everett and Monte Cristo railroad with terminals at Everett Washington. The line runs eleven miles from Snohomish to Everett and was formerly owned by John D Rockefeller. The Northern Pacific plans to use the terminals to develop its business.
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Northern Pacific
New York
Wall Street
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Everett,& Monte Cristo
Everett, Wash
John D. Rockefeller
Snohomish
Everett
Northen Pacific
German Ambassador in London Crisis Sparks Change Rumor
Berlin February 5 The favored Welff Wettenich may become the German ambassador to London during the current absence. The emperor reportedly disapproves of the ambassador’s recent activity and questions his health which is described as broken.
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Berlin
Secretaries Hears Considered in Nebraska Rail Board Debate
In Lincoln Nebraska on February 1 the Nebraska State Board of Transportation rejected Secretary of State Porter’s resolution to resign Secretaries Laws Dahlman and Edgerton. Porter was the only vote in favor. The meeting debated future rate control and whether to adjourn to executive session. A February 9 hearing on Charles H Johnson’s complaint is set for Norfolk with possible additional topics. Ed Cooper complained Burlington railroad fails to provide enough grain cars, harming farmers. Lincoln A Miller accused Rock Island railroad of breaking a contract by tearing a bridge in Lancaster County.
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Lincoln, Neb
Porter
Laws
Dahlman and Edgerton
State Board of Transportation
Cornell
Transportation Board
Charles H. Johnson
Reserve
Wolfe
Meserve
Cornel
Smyth
Charles Johnson
Board of Transportation
Norfolk
Ed Cooper
West
Johnson County
Burlington Railroad
Lincoln A. Miller
Rock Island Railroad
Lancaster County
Crimes in Kearney: Dinsmore and Nelson faced murder charges
KEARNEY NEB FEB 1 The indictments against Frank L Dinsmore for killings of his wife and Fred Lane and Theodore Nelson for the murder of his father were served. Nelson pleads not guilty and Dinsmore to answer later. Judge Sullivan orders three doctors to examine Nelson for insanity. Dinsmore lawyers may seek a venue change to Buffalo county.
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Kearney
Neb
Frank L. Dinsmore
Fred Lane
Theodore Nelson
Nelson
Dinsmore
Sullivan
Buffalo County
Plight of a Nebraska Girl Disguised as Boy Found
A 16 year old girl named Muriel Ashton from Lincoln Nebraska was found working as a waiter in a St Joseph boarding house. She had masqueraded as a boy for several days after running away from home. The boarders noticed clumsy clothes and a high voice for a boy, prompting an investigation.
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Nebraska
ST. Joseph
Muriel Ashton
Lincoln
Neb
Will
Tome
Child Fatally Burned In Winside House Incident
A young child of J. E. Hayes, manager of the American Grain elevator, escaped to a coal stove and was engulfed in flames. Hayes smothered the fire with two quilts, keeping the child from running upstairs, but the injuries appeared likely fatal.
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Winside
Neb
J. E. Hayes
American Grain Company
Mr. Hayes
Real estate active in Chase county demand for rentals
IMPERIAL Neb February 1 real estate remains active in Chase county with strong demand for lands to rent and no vacant houses to be found in any town within the county.
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Imperial, Neb
Chase County
Farmer Charles Malm Dies After Runaway Incident
Charles Malm a farmer from three miles northwest of Bertrand Nebraska died from injuries after a runaway cart struck his head as he traveled to inform a doctor of a neighbor’s child death He died near the starting point leaving a widow and several children.
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Bertrand
Neb
Charles Malm
Malm
Power
Missing Adams county farmer located in Colorado
Hastings Neb Feb 1 Sheriff Simmering received word from Otto Miller’s brother in Julesburg Colorado that Miller and his team were found safe. The dispatch said Miller had become temporarily insane and started westward with no clear destination.
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Miller
Colorado
Hastings
Neb
Otto Miller
Adams County
Simmering
Julesburg
Colo
Tany
Asthor Millay
Woman Dies in Harbine Case of Natural Causes
Coroner and county attorney investigated the death of Mrs. Nettie McConnell Branham in Harbine Nebr finding natural causes. A man with her, identified as J Denning a physician, was arrested for unlawful cohabitation and fined 50 dollars after pleading guilty. The mother Mrs Branham of Hawarden Ia arrived to claim the body and identify her daughter.
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Fairbury
Neb
Dodge
Denney
Harbine
J. Denning
Branham
Jewell Junction
Nettie McConnell
Hawarden
Charles McConnell
Northwestern Railroad
Essex County
New York
Iowa
Grave Robbery Attempt Shocks Henderson Neb
In Henderson a graveyard incident near the Russian Mennonite cemetery raises alarm as Frank Goosen and A J Nickel are seen at a grave containing Goosen's mother's coffin. Goosen says the body was to be examined by doctors in York. others report a disinterment. The sheriff investigates to determine if remains were removed.
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York
Neb
Henderson
John Regier
Frank Goosen
A. J. Nickel
Goosen
Regier
Burlington answers Yeiser complaint on gate dispute
The Burlington railroad filed an answer denying it caused the fence between the Burlington and Union depots in Omaha to be built and objects to the order Yeiser seeks. Yeiser’s suit to force Omaha to submit the initiative and referendum to a vote is on appeal to the supreme court. Auditor Cornell asks county clerks to assess all property of insurance companies within their jurisdictions. The Central Whist Association annual meeting will be in Lincoln on February 9 and 10 with Nebraska Kansas Iowa and South Dakota represented.
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Burlington Railroad
John O. Yeiser
Burlington
Union
Omaha
Yeiser
Supreme Court
Cornell
Central Whist Association
Lincoln
Nebraska
Kansas
Iowa
South Dakota
Marble and Granite Dealers Protest Freight Classifications
The Nebraska association gathered in Lincoln to challenge railroad freight rate changes. A committee presented to the state board of transportation seeking action to stop the new rates, citing shifts from fourth to third class and from D to fifth class for Nebraska shipments.
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Lincoln
Neb
Marble and Granite Dealers’ Association of Nebraska
Nebraska
F. B. Kimball
F. B. Alderman
West Point
Charles Neidhart
Beatrice
A. Neitzell
Falls City
I. F. Paine
Industrial School passes to new superintendent
KEARNEY NEB Feb 3 c W Hoxie handed the state industrial school to successor J N Campbell in a cordial transfer. Only laundryman change announced so far with more adjustments expected. Hoxie rented a home in town and may start a business.
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the Industrial School
Kearney
Neb
C. W. Hoxie
State Industrial School
J. N. Campbell
Hoxie
Yeiser appeals to Supreme Court over city initiative
John C. Yeiser of Omaha appealed to the Nebraska Supreme Court from a Douglas county judge's refusal to grant a peremptory writ of mandamus. He sought to compel the city clerk to submit the initiative and referendum to a vote at the coming spring election.
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Supreme Court
Lincoln
Neb
John C. Yeiser
Omaha
Slabaugh
Douglas County
Yeiser
Smallpox Cases Reported Near Wymore Nebraska
The state board of health reports two smallpox cases at Liberty twelve miles from Wymore. Secretary Bailey says the cases are a pronounced, more malignant type than those in Nebraska City last winter. Strict quarantine orders are in force, but the risk of a broader epidemic remains limited due to the sparse population.
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Wymore
Lincoln
Neb
State Board of Health
Liberty
Bailey
Nebraska City
Deputy Kent Reports 1899 Free Employment Bureau Outcomes
Deputy Labor Commissioner Kent filed with the governor a report detailing 1899 outcomes of the state free employment bureau. Counts include 88 railroad men and 66 domestics among the 127 total job placements across building iron and printing trades farm city work agents and clerks male domestics and laborers.
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Kent
Lincoln
Neb
State Free Employment Bureau
The Colonel Resigns and Contenders for Nebraska Guard Post
Lincoln Nebraska January 30 Orders issued by Adjutant General Barry accept Colonel A B Campbell resignation of the Second Nebraska National Guard and appoint a board to canvass votes for his successor Several candidates are named including Major William Hayward Lieutenant Colonel Tracy and Captain Eli Hodgins The election board will open ballots February 8 at 4 PM in the adjutant general's office with officers Barry Streight and Bolshaw serving on the board
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Lincoln
Neb
Barry
A. B. Campbell
Nebraska National Guard
Campbell
Denver
Burlington Railroad
National Guard
William Hayward
Nebraska City
Hayward
Tracy
Norfolk
Eli Hodgins
Omaha
BE. J. Streight
Lincoln Company
Adjutant General's Office
P. H. Barry
Edward J. Streight
Frederick J. Bolshaw
Nebraska girls show larger lungs and chest than eastern peers
Miss Anna Barr of the State University’s physical training department completed a record of anthropometric measurements from 1500 Nebraska girls begun two years ago. Dr Seaver of Yale used the data in a paper noting eastern girls are flatter chested and headed with smaller lung capacity and bigger feet. Nebraska women appear larger in chest girth and lung capacity and smaller in feet, suggesting a higher physical type.
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Lincoln
Neb
Anna Barr
Physical Training Department
The
State University
Nebraska
Seaver
Yale University
Anthropometric Society
New Haven
East
West
Wellesley
Oberlin
University of Nebraska
Nebraska seed import study and Missouri boundary case
The Nebraska experiment station will receive a limited sugar beet seed allotment from the USDA for soil capacity tests. Mailings will distribute seeds and specimens for analysis. A subpoena compels Governor Poynter to appear in the U S Supreme Court over Missouri boundary disputes tied to the Missouri River's course.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska Experiment Station
Europe
United States Department of Agriculture
Nebraska Station
Guernor Poynter
United States Supreme Court
Otto Miller Still Missing in Hastings Nebraska
The disappearance of Otto Miller, a 33 year old unmarried man living alone on a Holstein farm near Hastings, remains unsolved. He had about $200 in cash and was described as sober and industrious. If no trace is found by Monday, a bloodhound search will be employed to aid investigators.
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Otto Miller
Hastings
Neb
Miller
Holstein
George W.hitby
Two Nebraska Companies Organize for Local Defense
In Nelson the First Nebraska regiment's Company H was reorganized with George Lyon Jr. as captain William K Moore as first lieutenant and Percy C Zeigler as second lieutenant. Many veterans reenlisted. In Weeping Water fifty young men formed a military company electing H R Peck captain William Stone first lieutenant and J M Teegarden second lieutenant.
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Nelson
Neb
Nebraska Regiment
George Lyon
Ijr
William K. Moore
Percy C. Zeigler
Weeping Water
National Guard
H. R. Peck
William Stone
J. M. Teegarden
Worker Falls Thirty-Five Feet On Bridge Tower
GERING Neb Jan 30 An accident on the new Burlington bridge four miles below Gering may kill William Fitzgerald a Plattsmouth workman He was on the pile drivers tower when a guy rope slackened the tower toppled throwing Fitzgerald thirty five feet His injuries are critical another worker is badly hurt
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Gering
Neb
Burlington
William Fitzgerald
Plattsmouth
Fitzgerald
Swanson Company and Medicine Ad Claims
A jumble of advertisements and claims tout Swanson company medicines and a cancer cure. The text mentions catarrh cures, neuralgia relief, and a patent for a filtered water device, urging readers to contact patent lawyers in Beelig Nebr for inventions and filings.
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Ventor
Beelig Nebr
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Tippecanoe Club
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