Bryan to Visit New Mexico and Other Dispatches
A collection of brief items reports Hon. W. J. Bryan's forthcoming visit to New Mexico. Goring deaths occur near Danville Pennsylvania as a bull attack claims Mr. and Mrs. Stout. Nebraska populist convention set for July 11. Other notes include the Frick Carnegie suit timing, Michigan sugar beet harvest, and naval dispatches from Havana to Greytown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Bryan
New Mexico
Danville
Stout
Nebraska
Arnold
Thomas Arnold
Rugby
Frederick William Burton
National Gallery
London
Kansas City
J. George Wright
Rosebud
Senate
Charles A. Towne
Duluth
San Juan
Porto Rico
Secretary of the Navy
Watson
Wheeling
Bill” Anthony
Maine
Census Bureau
Bayamban
Nelson A. Miles
New Orleans
Washington
Savannah
Ali Ferrouh Bey
House
Stark
Charles Cass
Levin Lakes
California
Bert Whidden
Whidden
Cass
Constantinople
London Times
Mahmed Pasha
T. B. Carter
Chicago
Louisville
Gibson
Kentucky
Tennessee
Latonia
Joseph Wheeler
Capitol
Root
Bellinger
Quartermaster General’s Office
New York
Jephthah's Return Darkened by Fate and Forbidden Love
Jephthah leads victory procession with Adina and Namarah as his daughter confronts joy and fear. Adina saves Jephthah from collapse, while Namarah consoles him. Jephthah confronts the vow he made and braces for the tragic choice that will alter all their lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jephthah
Mizper
Adina
Ammon
Namarah
Israel
Na‘marah
Jephthah's vow tests Namarah and Adina in peril
Jephthah laments his vow as Namarah and Adina reveal their roles in the conflict. Namarah pleads to bear the sacrifice, admitting their plan and fate may be intertwined, while Adina softens, torn between fear and love. The scene deepens the moral toll of the vow.
Namarah Delivers Comfort Amid Jephthah Family Prayer
In a tense moment at the home, Namarah guides Adina and Jephthah through a vow of faith and deliverance. The trio prays for courage and reconciliation, and Jephthah blesses the couple before stepping away as they remain in prayer. (To be continued.)
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Namarah
Adina
Jephthah
Empress Josephine’s Endless Love of Dress and Debts
The article recalls Empress Josephine’s vanity driven by dress. Her annual 600000 franc allowance failed to curb expenditures as she bought hundreds of gowns shawls and hats daily. She owned 300 to 400 shawls and wore new stockings daily. The emperor restrained her but she persisted dying in rose satin.
Misunderstood Patriotism Remembered by Civil War Vet
Civil War veteran Prof. Alfred B. Adams recalls a Red River campaign incident with Maj. Gen. Banks. Soldiers captured southern prisoners and seized cotton marked C S A. U S A was painted over it as a boast of Union victory, provoking a puzzled Southern officer.
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Alfred B. Adams
New York
Red River
Banks
Europe
Yank
United States of America
Confederate States of America
U. S
Church fundraiser sparks memory gift idea
Mrs De Silke asks how to memorialize a relative for the church. The pastor suggests a properly decorated church furnace and a few tons of coal as a practical, pressing donation.
Dentistry Among the Ancients and Early Tooth Craft
The article notes that the manufacture and use of false teeth is of great antiquity. It cites Egyptian artifacts showing jawbones with false teeth and gold fillings, indicating early dental practices and prestige.
James and Little Jim Echo Parental Strife
An Indianapolis Journal excerpt recalls family tension as James chides his son Little Jim while the boy echoes his mother’s influence, highlighting a generational clash within a household. The dialogue underscores a familiar domestic strain without further context.
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James
Jim
Indianapolis Journal
Nile Claimed World’s Longest River at 4300 Miles
The Nile is identified as the longest river in the world at about 4300 miles. The Niger follows at roughly 2500 miles and the Zambesi around 1600 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nile
Niger
Zambesi
Caution in Conversation: Avoid OverSpicing Remarks
A columnist notes seasoned speakers avoid excess spice in dialogue, favoring measured language and tactful response. The piece emphasizes restraint, clarity, and respect for audience perception in everyday exchanges.
Horlocker and Morey Miss Eye in Dramatic Love Tale
Miss Eva Stewart recounts Viola Horlocker’s romance with Charles B Morey in Hastings. Hypnotism used for headaches led to intimate, then fraught, encounters with Morey’s wife away, public gossip, and a stormy office clash as she insists their bond was real but constrained by loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horlocker- Morey
Eva Stewart
Viola
Horlocker
Charles B. Morey
Stewart
Viola Horlocker
Herlocker
Hastings
Tibbets
Mr. Morey
Hastings Man Disappears After Store Closure
Hastings Nebraska March 26 M D Hoagland a Hastings grocer vanished last night after closing his store at 10 oclock Brice his associate says business is normal and cannot explain the disappearance leaving the community puzzled about his fate
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Hastings, Neb
M. D. Hoagland
Fire Insurance Business in Nebraska 1899 Totals
Auditor Cornell reports 1899 figures for joint fire insurance companies in Nebraska. Excluding local firms, losses paid 688,884 dollars, losses incurred 671,307 dollars, amount written 110,230,346 dollars, premiums received 1,330,701 dollars. The data show a sizable year over year increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Cornell
Nebraska
Woods Arrested at Fremont for Figg tar and feathers case
John Woods, named in the Gretna tar and feather assault on Mr. and Mrs. Figg, was arrested in Fremont by Sarpy County sheriff. He denies involvement, claiming he was in Fremont when the incident occurred, though he admits lingering ill will toward the Figgs. He will be sent to Gretna for preliminary hearing.
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Woods
Fremont
Neb
John Woods
Figg
Gretna
Sarpy County
Figgs
Burglars Rob Postoffice at Genoa Nebraska
Burglars entered the Genoa postoffice and blew the safe open. They secured about $60 in cash and a watch while a large amount of stamps and other valuables remained untouched.
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Postoffice
Genoa
Neb
Fremont Soldier Killed in Philippine Campaign Confirmed
Fremont Neb March 26 The death of Private William Newton of Company H Thirty-ninth United States Volunteers is confirmed by Congressman Robinson. A cable from General Otis states Newton was killed January 17 on the trail between Iban and Rosario. He was shot in the head and killed instantly. Newton’s name has not appeared in official casualty lists.
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Fremont, Neb
William Newton
Company H
United States Volunteers
Fremont
Robinson
Otis
Newton
Iban
Rosario
Farmer Fatally Wounded in Accidental Shot Incident
Sherman Hahn of six miles southwest of Albion was accidentally shot in the right groin and hip by a gun discharged while unloading a wagon. A doctor treated a severe No 2 shot wound that damaged bone. the injury is likely fatal.
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Farmer
Albion
Neb
Sherman Hahn
Bliss man accidentally shoots wife in recent incident
J. N. Summerer of Bliss Nebraska accidentally shot his wife in a recent incident. The report notes the event occurred near Bliss with limited details on injuries or motives.
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J. N. Summerer
Bliss, Neb
Arbor Day Manual Promotes Nebraska Trees and Birds
Nebraska distributes the Bird and Arbor Day Manual for public schools under Deputy State Superintendent Beck. The booklet includes Governor Poynter’s Arbor Day proclamation and a Jackson address urging bird protection, tree planting, and Audubon society organization.
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Lincoln
SeNeb
Beck
Poynter
Nebrasky
Jackson
J. Sterling “Morton
Nebraska
Southland
W. R. Jackson
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Bids Open for Omaha Post Office Extension Stone Contract
Bids were opened April 24 for the extension of Omaha's post office building. The project requires granite matching color and durability of the existing structure, favoring a Colorado firm for the stone. Also noted: the First National Bank of Bloomington, Neb., secured Franklin County Bank via conversion. Congressman Burkett introduced a Missouri River improvement bill for Nebraska City with a $50,000 revetment appropriation.
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Washington
Omaha
Colorado Company
First National Bank of
Bloomington
Neb
Franklin County Bank
Burkett
Nebraska City
Nebraska Soldier Buried in Osceola Cemetery
William Lewis of Company E First Nebraska was buried in Osceola cemetery. The body had been buried twice, first on a hill overlooking a river near Camp Dewey outside Manila. Rev. James Mailley, chaplain of the First Nebraska, officiated both funerals.
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Nebraska
Osceola
Neb
William Lewis
Company E
First
Camp Dewey
Manila
P. I
James Mailley
Infant body recovered from well in Humboldt Nebraska
In Humboldt Nebraska on March 24 Preston Keiser drew water and found the body of a newborn girl in his well. Coroner Waggoner supervised an inquest setup as officials gathered facts. The infant appeared fully developed and had been alive when born before being thrown into the well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt, Neb
Preston
Keiser
Waggoner
Prisoners Strive for Liberty in Plattsmouth Jail
Deputy Sheriff J B McBride found inmates during the night attempting escape. The men included George S Lee who robbed Burlington money and tickets at Louisville and three others who burned a boxcar for Missouri Pacific. All were already sentenced to years in the state penitentiary by Judge Paul Jessen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Neb
J. B. McBride
George S. Lee
Burlington Company
Louisville
Missouri Pacific
Paul Jessen
Public Ownership in Norfolk Water Works Report
Norfolk Neb March 24 The city water commissioner report supports municipal ownership of waterworks. It shows revenue covers expenses and $2,000 bonds, notes $4,000 spent on an artesian well that yielded no result, yet selling sunk piping will leave a small surplus in the water fund.
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Norfolk
Neb
City Water Commissioner
Stolen cattle case tied to Albion Nebraska matter
The abstract report notes a 1899 theft in Albion involving cattle tied to Preston Todd and Pat Murray. Authorities pursued leads near Cedar Rapids and later tied suspects Robert and Preston to a hearing in Abilene Kansas. Bond was set and the district court scheduled further action as facts remained unsettled.
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Lotens
Albion Neto Oor
Lertun
Preston Todd
Cedar Rapids
Apearan
Ahern
Pat Murray
Clark
Robert
Preston
Abilene
Kan
Nebraska in Wast Washington War comptroller case
Fragmented report from Nebraska shows state and national bank matters, pensions, and court motions. References to Alma, St Paul, Lincoln, Omaha, and Douglas court actions with unsettled mandates and hearings.
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Nebraska
Washington
St. Paul
Senate
Charles A. Wiswello
Williams
State Supreme Court Appeal Involving Lincoln County Bank Case
Fragmented report describes a state court appeal over a bank matter tied to Judi Lincoln and McDonald with a decision by the state circuit and references to a January session. It mentions Dinsmore and Norris Brown, and notes jury directive moments and a court adjournment around 8:30 am.
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Judi Lincoln
McDonald
Junge
Tink
Dinsmore Pieads
Lexington
Dinsmore
Norris Brown
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H. H. Campbell
Osceloa
Crief
National Bank of Commerce of St. Louis
Albia
National Bank of Kansas City
Swan
United States District Court
Detroit
Admiral Watson
Navy Department
Taku
State Department
China
A. H. Hart
Boston
Catherine Wolfe Bruce
New York City
Harvard College Observatory
Arthur Cushman McGiffert
Theological Seminary, Man
University of Chicago
Dean C. Worcester
New Philippin Commission
Michigan University
Samuel H. Pennington
Princeton
Newark
N. J
United States Circuit
Springfield
Allen
St. Louis, Peoria & Northern Railway
Madison Coal Company
Central Trust Company of
J. M. Bingham
Japan
Cadiz
Ohio
Treasury
Julia Magruder
Roberr Boxner
Chapter
Josephine
Horlogker
Morey
Miss Eye
Ey Ag
Harris IS
Ija
Yy Blenkiron
Bury
Prag
Hartingson
Tary
Blenkiron
Brongt
Hans
Laa
Vihe Man
Millard
Eleavent
Jay
Belvin
Neh
Aga- National Bank
Dire Court of Douglas
Supreme Court Cal &Manded
Theral
Cour de
Farnam
Braska
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