Sioux City ministers enter municipal campaign mix
The Sioux City ministers take a role in a heated city campaign as Representative Robinson introduces a pension bill for Sarah Harlow of Nebraska. News items cover fires in Peru Indiana, a toll of deaths in Elyria and Chicago, and political moves shaping the national convention in Kansas City.
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Sioux City
Robinson
Sarah Harlow
Nebraska
Peru
Ind
Charles Hardwick
Matthew Lattimer
Elyria
O. George Wooley Allen
Evening Telegraph
Philadelphia
Joe Walcott
McCoy
Corbett
Jeffries
Fitzsimmons
Jackson, Mich
Col
W. J. Bryan
Potsdam
Umonn
Root
Cuba
Lon Curry
Union Pacific
Dodson
Dayton
Edward Lorenz
United Brethren Church
Kate Engman
Wells Street
Chicago
Senate
Pacific Railroads
Sioux City & Pacific Railway Company
United States
Oberlin M. Carter
United States Army
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Oklahoma
Continental Creamery Company
Topeka
Littlefield of
Maines
Washington
Annie Gray Taylor
George Taylor
St. Louis
James Taylor
Spain
James Kimbrough Jones
J. K. Jones
Arkansas
Joseph Fleisheim
Menominee
Mich
Fleisheim
Michigan
British and Boers clash as Brabant halts advance
Dispatch from London reports renewed hostilities in northern Cape Colony with Brabant’s horse engaging Boers near La Bushagne’s nest on the Dordrecht road. Boers retreat under rifle and shell fire as British forces push toward their trenches and Braban t threatens in front and rear.
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London
New York World
H. F. Provost-Battersby
Lord Roberts
Osfontein
Orange Free State
French
Capetown
Dordrecht
Cape Colony
Brabant
Labushagne’s
Jamestown
North Cape Colony
Gatacre
Rensburg
Dordreist
Stockstrom
Methuen
Kimberley
Mafeking
Ladysmith
Biggarsberg
Free State
Natal
Roberts
German fears of Anglophobia press urges moderation
Berlin reports the semi official Berliner Post calls Anglo phobia in British press harmful. It cites a private letter from the Transvaal claiming 46 000 identification cards were issued to Boers on January 15, representing the total federal force at that time.
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Berlin
Berliner Post
Transvaal
Hamburg
Afro American Council Discusses Southern Suffrage Laws
An Afro American Council conference in Washington reviewed the suffrage law legislation in southern states with focus on Louisiana. Attendees included T Thomas Fortune Jesse Lawson Representative White Thomas L Jones Calvin Chase Edward Cooper William H Richards Bruce Evans and others.
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Washington
Louisiana
T. Thomas Fortune
New York
National Afro-American Council
Jesse Lawson
New Jersey
Representative White
Tennessee
Thomas L. Jones
Virginia
Calvin Chase
Washington Bee
Edward Cooper
Boers Attempt Escape on Train During Escape
Cape Town reports Boer prisoners on the Paardeberg march tried to escape from a train. About 1,100 Cronje men have been moved temporarily onto British steamers Mongolian and Mahila in Table Bay for custody.
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Capetown
Paardeberg
Cronje
Table Bay
Dewey Appeals Bounty Award To Supreme Court
Admiral Dewey and his men appealed the Court of Claims decision awarding bounty for the destruction of the Spanish fleet at Manila. The appeal was filed in the United States Supreme Court.
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Dewey
Washington
Admiral Dewey
Court of Claims
Manila
United States
Supreme Court
Extra Service Pay Proposal for Spanish War Workers
Secretary Root has asked Congress to fund extra services by War Department employees during the Spanish War. He recommends an appropriation totaling 55,394 dollars to cover these additional services.
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Washington
Root
Congress
War Department
Spain
Senate confronts Quay seating and currency bill clashes
The senate faces a busy week with a vote on the currency bill at 4 pm Tuesday and continuing debates on the Quay seating resolution and the Porto Rican government bill. Senaters Penrose Spooner Perkins and Carter back Quay, Burrows opposes. Culberson Turner Pettigrew oppose on constitutional grounds with Nelson Depew supporting. The Loard expansion debate will arise alongside. The House focuses on contested elections and the Aldridge Robbins case with Wise Young to follow, likely shifting Republican gains.
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Washington
Quay
Senate
Penrose
Spooner
Perkins
Carter
Burrows
Culberson
Turner
Pettigrew
Nelson
Depew
Foraker
House
District of Columbia
Aldridge- Robbins
Wise-Young
Virginia
Lodging House Fire on Bowery Kills Six Inmates
Fire in a seven story Bowery lodging house at 44 to 48 Bowery kills six inmates and injures three. The blaze began shortly after 2 AM with smoke issuing from the fifth floor and rapid spread through 132 rooms.
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New York
Bowery
Charles Buttie
John Clark
Edward Doyle
Henry Jackson
Stephen Carney
Martin Gallagher
Edward Wielker
Tax on Indian Lands Proposed to Aid Counties
Congressman Robinson introduces a bill in the house to require the government to pay taxes on Indian lands held in trust within organized counties. The tax would match rates paid by settlers to fund county needs such as roads bridges schools and schoolhouses.
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Washington
Robinson
Bryan rests in Galveston eyes Texas and Nebraska trip
W J Bryan rested quietly in Galveston on a Saturday night and planned a move to Austin for two weeks. He will attend the Nebraska state convention on March nineteen where he notes it is his fortieth birthday and reflects on the age argument for presidency.
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Mr. Bryan
Texas
Galveston
Tex
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
Austin
Nebraska
New Light on the Philippines Exports Reported
The War department details Philippine commerce for the quarter ending September 30. Raw sugar exports totaled 1,143,349 dollars with only 85,002 dollars to the United States while Japan and Great Britain received most of the rest. leaf tobacco exports valued at 355,463 dollars sent little to the U.S. as Spain claimed the lion’s share.
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Philippines
Washington
War Department
United States
Japan
Great Britain
Spain
Ocean Liners Profits Rise for 1899 at Hamburg-America
The Hamburg-American Line reports 1899 profits of 18 million marks, up 4 million from the prior year. Despite growth the same 8 percent dividend is kept, with surplus to reduce fleet value and insurance. The company proposes raising capital from 65 million to 80 million marks to fund larger tonnage at the next general meeting.
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New York
Trouble Over Land Titles in Cuba Sparks Calls for Reform
Havana reports a fruit company that bought a million acres at Nipe Bay paid 40000 to record deeds and examine titles before taking over. A Cuban lawyer says Gatun cases block American investment and urges a reliable judiciary, awaiting Governor General Woods' judiciary commission findings.
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Havana
the Fruit Company
Nipe Bay
Woods
Cuba
Denials Filed Over Norfolk Railway Discrimination
Attorney Sheenan of the Chicago Minneapolis St Paul and Omaha Railway Company filed an answer with the Nebraska State Board of Transportation denying charges of unfair discrimination against Norfolk. The road rejects claims of no tariff posted, excludes Norfolk rates, or refusing freight from Omaha, and asserts that any local disadvantages stem from geography and that rates are fair to the public and shippers.
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Lincoln, Neb
Sheenan
Chicago, Minneapolis, St. Paul & Omaha Railroad Company
State Board of Transportation
Business Men’s Association of Norfolk
Norfolk
Laws
Edgerton
Sioux City
Neb
Omaha
Nebraska
Hope
Omana
South Sioux City
Norfolk, Neb
Cotner University Cleared of All Debt in Lincoln Area
In Bethany near Lincoln Nebraska Cotner University has settled all debts with Lincoln banks totaling about 13000 dollars. The trust fund and private gifts from Christ churches Horace Morse Alfred Allen and George Parmenter enabled the payoff. Endowment plans are under way as the college recovers from past financial strain.
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Cotner University
Lincoln, Neb
Bethany
Lincoln
Churches of Christ In
Nebraska
Horace Morse
California
Alfred Allen
Rising City
George Parmenter
Plainview
Neb
Corner University
Howell Found Guilty in Nebraska Shooting Case
A district court in Auburn Nebraska convened with the first jury hearing the State against George Howell of Howe for shooting with intent to kill. The jury returned a guilty verdict after nearly twelve hours of deliberation and recommended leniency. Howell had previously shot at L Hill at a lumber yard striking Hill’s hat once.
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Howell
Auburn
Neb
George Howell
Howe
L. Hill
Hill
Rail Road Extension Plan Draws Local Support
Spaulding Nebraska March 5 The Atkinson and Northern railroad proposes extending its line from Ericson to Cedar Rounds if Spaulding residents subscribe to a small stock portion, grant right of way and depot facilities, and re vote bonds set last fall. The plan is popular and construction seems likely.
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Spaulding
Neb
Atkinson & Northern Railroad
Ericson
Cedar Rounds
Stewart Is Impeached in Nebraska County Clerk Case
Impeachment proceedings against county clerk J. H. Brown concluded with a guilty verdict for W. A. Stewart. Geo. Noll of Stratton named new county clerk after the decision. Proceedings had heard defense by W. R. Starr J. T. White and J. A. McClure and prosecution by W. S. Morgan and T. H. Blackledge. The case against Brown was continued to March 14.
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Trenton
Neb
W. R. Starr
J. T. White
J. A. McClure
W. S. Morgan
T. H. Blackledge
J. H. Brown
W. A. Stewart
Geo. Noll of
Stratton
Murder Trial Shocks Gordon Community
In Chadron Nebraska on March 5 intense excitement marked the trial of George Coil for the murder of Tom Ryan. Public schools closed to allow children to attend. The courtroom was packed with spectators before court, with seating crowded and people standing on chairs while guards maintained order. The defense introduced testimony claiming the victim had bullied neighbors and that Ryan admitted firing at Coil four times.
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Gordon
Chadron
Neb
George Coil
Tom Ryan
Death of Second Lieutenant John R. Waugh in Manila
Plattsmouth Nebraska reports the death of Second Lieutenant John R. Waugh Thirty-ninth Infantry at Manila by self-inflicted gunshot during a period of apparent nervous instability. His mother is bedridden, and his father Samuel Waugh bank cashier sought full details from the War Department. Waugh, born 1876, served at Porto Rico and Fiji, studied at West Point Doane College and the national academy, and acted as adjutant for his regiment before departure for the Philippines.
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Plattsmouth
Neb
Omaha
John R. Waugh
Thirty-ninth Infantry
Manila
Samuel Waugh
First National Bank
George D. Meikejohn
Waugh
West Point
Doane College
Crete
National Academy
Signal Corps
Porto Rico
Fort Crook
Philippines
Luzon
Rate cases postponed to March 15 before Nebraska Board
The State Board of Transportation rate hearings were adjourned to March 15 as attorneys seek federal court injunction decisions. Union Pacific, Elkhorn and Rock Island request delays. Burlington did not appear after legally restraining order. Railroads hope court ruling will apply to all pending cases.
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Lincoln
State Board of Transportation
Union Pacific
Elkhorn
Rock Island
Burlington Railroad
Board of Transportation
Trial of Chadron sheep herder in Ryan murder case
George Coil testified in the Chadron Nebraska murder trial for the death of cattleman Tom Ryan. He admitted shooting Ryan after being threatened and after Ryan fired at him four times, saying he feared for his life as Ryan pursued him.
Nebraska In Washington House Bill For Testmasters Salary
Judge Neville proposes a minimum salary of 100 dollars per year for fourth class testmasters plus 10 dollars a month for rent and utilities. The committee recommends 40000 dollars to rebuild the Winnebago reservation school building destroyed by fire.
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Nebraska
Washington
Neville
Thurston
Winnebago Reservation
Stark Bill Aims to Boost Nebraska National Guard Funds
Lincoln March 3 The state military authorities seek to mobilize the Nebraska National Guard in support of Congressman Stark's bill to raise annual militia funding from 400000 to 1000000 dollars. Circular letters have been sent to Second Regiment officers urging influence with Nebraska lawmakers.
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Congressman Stark
Lincoln
Nebraska National Guard
Nebraska
Farmers Institute Ends in ORD Nebraska with Address
A successful Farmers Institute in ORD Nebraska closed after a two day program on Agricultural Education by Hon E V Farrell. Over 300 people attended with local speakers and music by high school pupils who joined the sessions en masse.
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Farmer's Institute
Ord
Neb
Successful
Farmers’ Institute
E. V. Farrell
Losses Paid for the Season by Lincoln Mutual Insurance
The United Mutual Insurance Association of Lincoln Nebraska has paid $63,000 on losses for the 1899 season and will pay the remaining $13,500 as soon as outstanding assessments are collected. This class of insurance is a necessity for farmers to carry with a safe financial basis and reliable Nebraska managers.
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United Mutual Hair Insurance Association of
Lincoln
Neb
Cheese Poisoning Strikes Nebraska Family
The entire family of H. J. Lammers in West Point Nebraska fell ill after eating brick cheese bought from a local dealer. After violent vomiting and sickness began at bedtime, doctors Summers and Sammons treated the victims through the night and they were placed out of danger.
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West Point
Neb
H. J. Lammers
Petition and protests reach Senate on liquor ban and lands
Senator Allen received a citizen petition from Wymore urging a constitutional amendment to prohibit liquor manufacture and sale in the Hawaiian islands. The Cigarmakers union of Plattsmouth protested Porto Rican duty free admission, while Omaha Central Labor union opposed ceding public lands and urged government reservoir construction.
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Washington
Allen
Wymore
Hawaiian Islands
Cigarmakers’ Union of
Plattsmouth
Omaha Central Labor Union
Governors oppose arid lands leasing plan in Nebraska meeting
In Lincoln Nebraska Governor Poynter led a west regional governors conference opposing a U.S. bill to lease arid and semi arid lands. The group urged land ceded to states and warned cattlemen would lose to speculators. A further meeting is set in Salt Lake City April 18 to draft a petition to Congress.
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Lincoln
Neb
Poynter
Washington
Montana
Idaho
Wyoming
Utah
South Dakota
Arizona
Colorado
Nebraska
Congress
Salt Lake City
Auditor Cornells View On Insurance Shortage Settlement
Auditor Cornell expects no serious trouble collecting the 23203 shortage from insurance companies tied to ex Auditor Moore defalcation. Some firms dispute amounts but none refuse settlement after Moore fees. Records show 32208 in fees paid 1895 96 with 9000 funneled to Moore.
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Lincoln
Cornell
Eugene Moore
Moore
Must Show Up Expo Claima.
Washington March 1 Senator Allen from the pensions committee reported favorably bills for Zadak C Perkins at 20 dollars monthly and David C Dane father of George W Dane at 12 dollars monthly both house bills passed. He introduced a bill to extend time for building the Eastern Nebraska Gulf road through the Omaha and Winnebago reservation granting right of way and extending completion time for years dating from June 27 1900.
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Washington
Senator Allen
Committee On Pensions
Zadak C. Perkins
David C. Dane
George W. Dane
Nebraska& Gulf Road
Omaha and
Winnebago Reservation
Nebraska
Restraining Order Sought in Greater American Exposition Case
Richard S. Horton trustee in bankruptcy for the Greater American Exposition obtained a restraining order from Judge Munger against certain creditors and the Chicago Wrecking Company. All liens on buildings should be deducted from the amount due to the exposition. About a half dozen claimants exist and the wrecking company may be required to reveal all claims at a March 15 hearing.
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Omaha
Richard S. Horton
Munger
Chicago Wrecking Company
Turpin Linked to Boer War Weapons Discovery
Turpin, credited as the inventor of melinite, is said to be with the Boers. The petroleum bombs used against Kimberley are attributed to his influence. Great Britain was the only power to offer compensation for his discovery.
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Turpin
Kimberley
Great Britain
Convention Date Named for Republican Committee
Nebraska City reports the Republican congressional committee met at the Grand Pacific hotel. The Lincoln convention is scheduled for April 12 at 8 p m. Representation is based on the 1898 Burker vote with delegates allocated: Cass 25 Johnson 14 Lancaster 58 Otoe 23 Richardson 24 Pawnee 16 Nemaha 17 total 177.
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Nebraska City
Republican Congressional Committee
Grand Pacific Hotel
Lincoln
E. J. Burker
Cass
Johnson
Lancaster
Otoe
Richardson
Pawnee
Nemaha
Total
Palmetto State court case seeks divorce amid unclear facts
A South Carolina marriage dispute proceeds amid confusion as one party requests a dissolution. The case hinges on disputed details and the court involvement to determine admissible grounds for divorce.
Chadron Declares Healer Claims Christlike Healing Power
Chadron, Nebraska reports a local man who proclaims himself as pure as Christ and possessing the power to heal the sick and grant sight. He says he heals only Saintly believers and cannot heal sinners, asserting his gifts come from God.
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Chadron
Neb
Christ
God
United Brethren Church Plans New Brick Building
York Neb March 1 The United Brethren congregation has completed plans to build a brick church this spring pending suitable weather. The new structure will cost about 6000 dollars as current meetings in the college chapel prove too small for growing attendance.
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York, Neb
United Brethren
College Chapel
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