Guba Seeks Aid and Plans for Cuba Crisis
President Gomez admits failing to guard eastern Cuba plantations against marauders and insurrectos. Captain Kline orders marines from Guantanamo, triggering deployment as the Atlantic fleet halves its Key West force for the operation. Potential Iowa presidential contender Cummins is noted as an available option with OGorman possibly named as chairman in Washington.
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Washington
Gomez
Cuba
Captain Kline
United States
Guantanamo
Kline
Key West
Atlantic Fleet
Cummins for President Urges Iowa Delegation Stance
Des Moines editorial backs Cummins for president if Taft cannot secure the nomination. It argues the Iowa delegation should first support Taft and then promptly rally behind Cummins, noting his conservative legal stance and resistance to doubtful constitutional interpretations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummins
Des Moines
Lafayette
Young
Preparing for Trouble on Mexican Fronts Near Chihuahua
In Chihuahua Mexico rebel and federal forces steadily mobilize. Skirmishing may flare west of the city along the Mexican Northwestern railroad and south along the Mexican Central. Rebel vanguard under Rojas near La Crues. federal lines at Bustanemte about twenty miles south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chihuahua
Mex
Huerta
Torreon
Rojas
la Crues
Bustanemte
Lightning hits church spire in Falls City
During a Wednesday rain storm a bolt struck the copper gilded cross atop the new Catholic church spire in Falls City Nebraska causing about four hundred dollars in damage. Many tiles were torn from the roof though rainfall was light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falls City
Neb
New Catholic Church
O Gorman Seen as Possible Democratic Convention Chairman
New York Senator James O Gorman and possibly one or two others may be considered for temporary chairman of the Democratic national convention. The arrangements committee will decide at its Baltimore meeting on June 18 or 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’gorman
New York
United States
James O’gorman
Committee On
Baltimore
Wisconsin women organize to oppose suffrage move
Women of Wisconsin in La Crosse organize clubs in Madison Eau Claire Oshkosh to wage aggressive campaigns against the suffrage referendum set for next November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Wis
Wisconsin
Madison
Eau Claire
Oshkosh
Death of Noted Elk in Kansas City
F B Kingsley grand lecturing knight of the B P O B dies at 56 at his home in Kansas City Kansas of heart failure. He was a prominent figure in fraternal circles and long served in leadership roles for the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
F. B. Kingsley
Kan
Epworth League Convention Opens in Sutton Nebraska
The Nebraska west district Epworth league convention gathers in Sutton with forty delegates attending from district leagues to discuss collaborative efforts and activities during the session in Sutton Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutton
Sutton, Neb
Nebraska West District
Lincoln postmasters association elects officers in Nebraska
J. G. Ludlam of Lincoln was re elected president of the Nebraska Association of Assistant Postmasters. H. E B. Newton of Aurora is vice president J. N. Gaarde of McCook secretary and J. G. Lawrence of Beatrice treasurer. Next annual meeting location left to the executive committee with Lincoln as the likely site in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
J. G. Ludlam
Nebraska Association of
H. E B. Newton
Au-rora
J. N. Gaarde
McCook
J. G. Lawrence
Beatrice
Wireless Conference Opens in London
London hosts the international radio telegraphic conference with leading nations assessing wireless status and uniform laws. The large turnout reflects global interest sparked by the Titanic disaster and wireless rescue of about 600 people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Food Prices Peak in June 1912
New York reports cost of living in June 1912 reaches record highs, surpassing prior years except possibly wartime peaks. Prices on food items climb, signaling inflation across households and markets nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Extra Session Opens in Minnesota Amid Wartime Measures
In St Paul Minnesota legislators convened an extra session following Governor Eberhart's call to address emergency wartime measures. The session aims to consider proposed provisions for control and relief in the ongoing national emergency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
St. Paul
Minn
Eberhart
News Notes of Interest from Marlons
Marlons notes cover camps in Blair, Fourth of July plans in many towns, and a large Butler County Sunday School convention. Reports include editors meeting attendance, prison hunger strikes in Gage county, Union Pacific cattle loading dispute at Logan, Roosevelt congratulating Nebraska delegates, a fatal runaway in Clarks, and civic projects at the penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha’ High’ Schol
Blair
Nebraska
Butler County
Lincoln
Gage County
Beatrice
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Logan
Roosevelt
George McGown
Union Pacific
Clarks
Omaha
Greeley
Board of Public Lands and Buildings
Chicago
Richard L. Metcalfe
Wayne Normal
Robert I. Elliott
John J. Hoffman
Rhyno Table
T. Correy
Hoffman
First Swedish Baptist Church
Swedish Baptist Church
Stromsburg
George Hindley
Congregational
Weeping Water
Helena
Mont
Hindley
Weeping Water Academy
Custer County
J. A. Beattie
Cotner University
James W. Delzell
District Court of Antelope County
Antelope County Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Company
Henry W. Sweet
Supreme Court
Fawcett Sweet
Kearney State Normal
Aldrich
H B. Cummins
Seward
State Board of Health
Cummins
State Association of Eclectic Physicians
Cuba
J. B. Wheeler
Clay Center
Calquiri
Hastings
Medical College of
Conner University At
Harry E. Ford
Nebraska National Guard
State Board of Agriculture
State Fair Board
Washington Political News Highlights
Brief items from Washington and abroad on the pension law Congress passed Memorial Day, the Republican National Committee meeting in Chicago, and moves toward a new party. Porto Rican citizenship prospects, a Sioux City congressman’s death, and prison official suspension are noted. Proposals to ban prize fight films, and a July 1 start for campaign finance investigations are also reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Republican National Committee
Chicago
National Manufacturers’ Association
Porto Rico
HH. H., Hubbard
Sioux City
Iowa
William McClaughrey
Leavenworth
Department of Justice
Roddenberry
Georgia
National
Congressional Committee
Senate
Henry
Texas
R. B. Howell
Nebraska
Thomas K. Neidringhaus
Charles Nagel
Secretary of
Commerce and Labor
Missouri
Roosevelt Addresses Gettysburg and Memorial Day Event
Reports note Theodore Roosevelt delivered two Memorial Day addresses at Gettysburg. Other items include 110000 idle workers along England's Thames and Medway, Nebraska postmasters meeting in Lincoln, and Idaho sending eight delegates to the Democratic convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Roosevelt
Gettysburg
Thames
Medway
England
Nebraska
Lincoln
Idaho
Champ Clark
Hampton’s Magazine
New York
Otto Tourmaln
Calumet
Mich
Grand Idland
State Central Committee
King Alfonso
Spain
Orville Wright
Wilbur Wright
Denver
David Wechler
Congress
Seattle
Thomas Austin
Colorado Springs
Rhode Island
Clark
Wilson
Warren G. Harding
Ohio
Taft
John Petrov
Fremont
Neb
National Committee
Bangor
Manila
P. I
United States
Mexico
Canada
the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks
Boston
Puerto Mexicano
United States Public Health and Marine Hospital Service
Stamboul
Mohammedan
Constantinople
Texas
Turbulent national events reported across the United States
Across the country reports note violent clashes in Clinton Massachusetts and widespread labor strife in New York hotels. Primary results hint Roosevelt leading La Follette in South Dakota with Taft trailing, while Ohio delegates award Taft. International news include Cuban unrest and a wave of political shifts in Iowa Missouri and Nebraska.
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Kangas
Clinton
Mass
South Dakota
Roosevelt
la Follette
Taft
New York
Ohio
General Orozco
Chihuahua
King George
Marlborough House
Estenez
Lamaya
Cuba
Santiago
George W. Clarke
Adel
Iowa
Clarke
Hadley
Thomas K. Niedringhaus
Missouri
Cal
Lincoln
Mary D. Lowman
Kansas
Oskaloosa
Wytheville
Claude Swanson Allen
Thornton L. Massie
Hillsville
San Diego
Johnson
San Francisco
Weather Bureau
Arthur H. Rostrum
Carpatmia
United States
W. S. Kenyon
Fort Dodge
Jafayette Young
Des Moines
Harmon
George Long
Troy
Pearl Mullen
Omaha
Mullen
State Penitentiary
Chicago
Upham
Plutano
Borneo
Waltham
Wane
Hampton Roads
von Rebeur- Paschwitz
Lerado
Torreon
Mexico
Campa
Argumendo
Huerta
R B. Howell
National Republican
Kansas City
Metropolitan Street Railway Company
Clifford Turpin
Seattle
Wash
Muscatine
Henry Rodman
Philip O. Parmalee
North Yakima
Plan to employ convicts on Nebraska farms eyed by governor
Governor Aldrich advocates using able convicts for farming to raise state revenue and provide post release employment away from cities. He urges separating first termers and younger men from old timers and recommends adopting successful programs used in Florida, Colorado and Oregon. The decision hinges on next legislature and improved funding for convict labor on roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldrich
Florida
Colorado
Oregon
Nebraska
State treasury May receipts and disbursements report
The statement shows May receipts of 466 668 and payments of 353 152. Warrants paid since report completion total about 69 000. Cash on hand 8 23172 dollars, with cash on deposit and general fund warrants on hand totaling 740 900 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Treasury
Lincoln to Welcome New Girl Scout Organization
Des Moines newspaper woman Lincoln Mes Clara A Lis ter Lane, founder of the order in 1910, travels to Lincoln to spark local interest in forming a girl scout organization modeled after the Boy Scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Lincoln
Més
Clara A Liseter-Lane
Des Moines
New Well at Prison Dictates Additional Sinking
Buildings at the penitentiary visited the facility and decided to drill a new well. The water pressure has become so weak that the third tier of wells is unusable, necessitating another well for safety and sanitary reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Lands and Buildings
State to Inspect Certain Oils. Gas and Fuel Oil Exemption
Will not be inspected by State Oil Inspector Husenetter. Judge Leslie of Douglas county decides each oils may be used for fuel. Kerosene and gasoline remain inspected as before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Husenetter
Leslie
Douglas County
State Horticultural Society Plans Apple Packing Demonstration
The board of directors at the Lindell hotel approved a demonstration in apple packing for the state fair this fall. An expert packer will be secured to lead the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
State Horticultural Society
Lindell Hotel
Complaint From Minden Seeks Block of Depot Addition
The town of Minden asks the railway commission to enjoin Burlington Railroad from adding to the main line depot. The commission cannot issue an injunction, but residents argue it could compel a depot, while they oppose the proposed addition, seeking a better facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minden
Railway Commission
Burlington Railroad Company
Payroll Increases at State Penitentiary After Warden’s Murder
Following the warden and two guards’ killings, the penitentiary payroll rose by $1,000 monthly. Total salaries now reach $2,540.65 per month, up from $1,544. All guards receive $50 more monthly. Chaplain N T Harmon, appointed to replace Rev P C Johnson, now earns $85 a month, up from $25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Penitentiary
N. T. Harmon
Aldrich
P. C. Johnson
Question of Assessment Before State Board of Taxation
County Assessor O E Bernecker seeks guidance from the state board of assessment and Henry Seymour over a Beaver Crossing lot. The lot is valued at 1000 dollars while a loan of 2000 dollars secured by a mortgage shows no agreement on who pays the tax. The mortgage tax rule assigns the tax to the mortgage holder and the landowner's equity, if any, to the land. The question is whether the lot owner has any equity to assess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Post
H. E. Babcock
State Board of Irrigation
District Court of
Platte County
A. C. Koenig
Babcock
Loup
Koenig
A. C. Ricketts
C. C. Flansburg
W. E. Sharp
Lincoln Traction Company
A. W. Field
C. T. Boggs
BK. J. Heiner
Mrarp
Doherty
New York City
Judge Post
A. C G. Ricketts
Equity
District Court
O. E. Bernecker
Seward
State Board of Assessment
Henry Seymour
Beaver Crossing
Immense Peach Crop Hopes Rise in Nebraska
A Lincoln fruit jobber predicts a vast southern Nebraska peach crop with potential four carloads contracted for shipment. In earlier years Lincoln area orchards at Russell and a large grove owned by Dr. B. L. Paine were productive, but frost and late-season weather damaged and killed the trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Nebraska
Russell
B. L Paine
Lincoln Statue Arrives for State House Grounds
A bronze statue of Abraham Lincoln has arrived in Lincoln for erection on the state house grounds. The commissioning body has not set a placement date and may veil the statue or house it in the capitol until the unveiling ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
State House
Lincoln
Capitol
Requisition for Pratt Granted by Governor Aldrich
Requisition papers to return Harold T. Pratt to North Carolina were granted by Governor Aldrich. Pratt is charged with forgery involving $359.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pratt
North Carolina
Harold T. Pratt
Aldrich
Know Omaha Seeds Display In City Stores Campaign
A Know Omaha campaign showcases seeds produced in Omaha across major city stores. Officials promote local agriculture and urge consumers to buy homegrown varieties displayed in prominent retail outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
School of Superintendence Held in Lincoln
The University of Nebraska school of superintendence will be held in Lincoln from June 10 to 15. The institute is under joint management of the state university and the state department of education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Nebraska School of
Lincoln
The
State University
State Department of Education
Holiness Camp Meeting at Epworth Park
The fortieth annual holiness camp meeting will be held at Epworth park June 14 24. The national holiness association will supervise all services and furnish the workers. Rev Charles J Fowler of Boston president of the national association will preside and be assisted by Rev E A Ferguson Rev C H Babcock and Rev J M Karris and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth Park
State Association
National Holiness Association
National Association
Charles J. Fowler
Boston
E. A. Ferguson
C. H. Babcock
J. M. Karris
Mitchell Bonds Refused for Sewerage System
The state auditor rejected Mitchell town bonds voted for a sewerage project. He ruled the act covers internal improvements but not sewerage and noted a special act allows sewers with a 5 percent limit. The Mitchell bonds specify 6 percent interest, leading to the refusal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Lincoln Telephone Seeks Rate Hike in Johnson County
The Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Company asks the State railway commission for a rate increase in Johnson County after obtaining merger approval with Bell in 24 Nebraska counties. They seek 50 cents more per phone, setting business lines at $3 and residential lines at $2 monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Company
State Railway Commission
Aldrich
Bell Company
Commission
Johnson County
Tecumseh
Fragmentary note on Hebrew actors and tickets in New York
A garbled passage describes Hebrew performers in New York facing ticket and transport issues. The narrative mentions a company and a doctor in a disjointed exchange, reflecting a chaotic scene without coherent details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Wo Mat
New York
Cuticura Kit Promises Quick Relief for Bad Sore
A veteran user describes relief from a painful sore after using Cuticura Ointment Cuticura Soap and related products. The testimonial highlights long irritation finally eased by the soap and ointment, praising the brand as the best seen and noting availability through druggists and dealers.
Epigram Notes on New York Vacation and Almshouse View
A fragmentary epigram comments on New York vacation scenes and the poor at the almshouse. The readable portions reference Mrs. J. G Phelps and a civic or social lens on poverty and public care midst travel impressions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G Phelps
New York
Unclear fragment prompts uncertain outcome
The readable text presents a fragmented, garbled set of phrases with names and terms like Howell, Powell, Garfield, Stevenson and references to bankruptcy, teething pain and analysis. No coherent event or facts emerge to summarize into a newspaper card.
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