Major wire service brief roundup of 1900 events
Judge Chadwick dies in Lawrence after arriving in 1857. Reports include German anger over Wales reception, von Schleinitz resignation, and Warren en route to Cape Colony. Kansas carpenter strike for 37 1/4 cents an hour at Cudahy plant. Cuban treasury receipts for March total 1 678 669 dollars. Supreme Court denies cert in Carter case. Troy Times editor Elliott jailed for libel. Brother homicide in Kansas. Trap near Marvin. Japanese government to curb coolie migration. Dewey celebration declines by McKinley. Dewey day proposed in Columbus. Oxford College elects Thomas as vice president. Convict Jarbis seeks pension after long Kansas penitentiary service. Soldiers Home at Leavenworth to serve chicken potpie. 1980 pounds chicken contract. Australian bubonic plague fears from rabbits. Alpin becomes insane in Chicago. Wright sought for murders. General Otis purging officers. Coal output 1899 estimated 40,838,973 long tons. Archdiocese and public schools debate. Alaska commissioner nomination. saltpetre exports. currency paper cost. Railroads exceed 200k miles. wagons under 20k miles. Red Cloud sold for 10 000 dollars.
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Charles Warren
Durban
East London
Cape Colony
Orange Free State
Kansas City
Kas
Cudahy
Division of Customs and Insular Affairs
War Department
Washington
United States
Chicago
Dewey
McKinley
Puerto Rico
Philippines
Secretary of Agriculture
Post Office Department
Columbus
John H. Thomas
Oxford
Oxford College
Faye Walker
Thomas
Western College
Marion and
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Martin Jarbis
Australia
Edward H. Alpin
South Dakota
Charles H. Wright
General Otis
Edward W. Parker
Geological Survey
Archbishop Corrigan
American Bridge Company
Trenton
Roosevelt
Hiram H. Folsom
Alaska
District of
Juneau
Chile
Denver
William L. Elkins
Philadelphia
Red Cloud
Thomas Lawson
Boston
Bridge Collapse Kills Nine at Paris Exposition
A temporary wooden footbridge connecting the Celestial Globe sideshow to the main grounds collapsed over a crowd at the Paris Exposition, killing nine including a child and a woman, injuring about forty. The unsafe structure had been condemned earlier that day.
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Paris
Avenue de Sufren
Republican Guards
Strike Leaders Threaten Largest East Coast Rail Tie Up
In Buffalo on April 30 striking New York Central workers give the company until 1 o'clock today to grant their demands. If unmet, strike leaders say they will widen the walkout, predicting the largest railroad strike in the eastern system and crippling nearly every line into Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Central
Buffalo
N. Y
East
Strauss Says He Remains Minister. Wallace Not Considered
Washington April 30 reports claimed General Lew Wallace was under consideration to replace Mr Strauss as minister to Turkey. Official word states Wallace was not considered and Strauss has not resigned as minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strauss
Washington
Lew Wallace
Turkey
Walace
Lincoln Girl Kills Herself in Palmer House
Miss Minnie M. Wry a 22 year old from Lincoln Nebraska was found dead in her Palmer house room with a self inflicted gunshot wound. The evidence suggests she used a mirror reflection to aim the shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Chicago
Minnie M. Wry
Lincoln, Neb
Palmer House
Wry
Physician confirms gall stones in Governor Tanner case
Chicago April 30 The skiograph of Governor Tanner taken Saturday was developed and shows gall stones in the biliary ducts. The governor will return to Springfield tomorrow for an operation to be performed by Dr. Senn.
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Chicago
Tanner
Springfield
Senn
Printer's Hands Deliberations on Philippine Report
Hon. Charles Denby told the president that the commission's report is in the printer's hands and will be ready soon. A second volume with maps remains to be published, containing the material underpinning the commission's findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles Denby
Philippine Commission
Commission
Admiral Dewey Heads for Chicago Tour Nonpolitical
Admiral Dewey left Washington with Mrs Dewey and Lt Caldwell for a nonpolitical trip to Chicago and other cities to attend invitational visits. He declined to comment on the presidency saying it would be in bad taste as he travels in luxury cars decorated with his flag. The party will celebrate the Manila Bay battle anniversary with a Baltimore & Ohio special train carrying about 1000 spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dewey
Chicago
Jacksonville
St. Louis
Memphis
Nashville
Knoxville
Caldwell
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Cocago
Manila
Dewey Sail and Political Forecast From Wilson in Kansas City
William L. Wilson, author of the Wilson tariff bill, traveling through Kansas City, predicts a McKinley and Bryan contest with new campaign lines. He expects Democrats to win and notes Admiral Dewey is unlikely to stay in politics, predicting a sudden departure if events escalate. He cites Cleveland and Morton figures and comments on Dewey’s blunt style.
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Kansas City
William L. Wilson
Hot Springs
Ark
Nebraska City
Neb
J. Sterling Morton
Cleveland
McKinley
Bryan
Dewey
Bryand
Wilson
Admiral Dewey
Taylor to Face Accusers in Frankfort Trip
Governor W. S. Taylor passes through Lexington en route to Frankfort to silence rumors of an indictment. He says he will determine if any indictment exists and then return to Washington. His wife accompanied him and supporters plan to travel to Frankfort to assist.
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Lexington
W. S. Taylor
Washington
Frankfort
British to Hold Thaba N Chu for Strategic Security
Thaba N Chu is to be held by the British due to its strategic value and to deter raids. Boers retreat to farms and many swear allegiance, but this may mask plans to disrupt British rear areas.
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Qloemfontein
Thaba N Chu
Thaba N’chu
Rush to Cape Nome Begins with Jeanie Steamer
Seattle April 30 The formal rush to the Cape Nome gold fields starts tomorrow as the Jeanie of the Pacific Steam Whaling company, the first steamer to begin this year, is scheduled to sail from Seattle with eighty passengers and 400 tons of freight hoping to reach Nome after the ice clears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Cape Nome
Jeanie
Pacific Steam Whaling Company
San Francisco
Nome
Many Homeless at Waco
Waco Texas April 30 The food situation today is very much improved with destitute and suffering nearly all provided with clothing and food. Citizens and business men donated large amounts of food to ease hardship. The main problem for the charity committee is housing for the homeless as many houses hold several families and tents are used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Tex
Cattle Thief Evans Sentenced to Five Years
BELLE FOURCHE S D April 30 George Evans has been sentenced to serve five years in the state penitentiary for cattle stealing. His case was again marked by a prior term for cattle theft and a subsequent retrial. While on bail in this city he stole more cattle and was sentenced to three years, then confined briefly before removal to Sioux Falls. He escaped to Nebraska before capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Fourche
S. D
George Evans
Sioux Falls
Nebraska
Standard Disputes Over Nebraska Anti-Trust Law Demurrer
The Nebraska State case against Standard Oil goes to the state supreme court for a demurrer challenge to two clauses of the oil defense answer. Attorney General Smyth argues the law is constitutional and seeks stricken clauses, while Standard Oil counters with three constitutional objections. The ruling could delay the trial months and shape future fights against trusts in other states. James M. Woolworth joins defense as additional counsel amid expectations of a hard legal battle.
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Lincoln
State of
Nebraska
Standard Oil Company
Supreme Court
Smyth
James M. Woolworth
Franky.l. McCoy
United States
Nebraska railroad maps for 1899 released for distribution
The 1899 Nebraska railroad maps are delivered at the state house and ready for distribution. They show county boundaries and districts and include statistics on taxation value and operation of railroads. Total railroad taxes in 1899 are 1 099 460.12 dollars with Lancaster County leading at 52 297.63 and Douglas County at 32 421.21. Twenty five thousand rail workers received 8 987 529 in wages while total operating expenses reached 15 094 325 dollars.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
State House
Lancaster County
A.18
Douglas County
Wheeler
Death of Fremont Soldier
Fremont Neb April 30 Mr J A Bateman learned his son Howard F Bateman of Company H Thirty-ninth United States volunteers died on a transport likely after discharge for illness while en route home He was 27 and had worked in his father’s grocery six years His remains were buried at sea He was the second of eight Fremont boys in the Thirty-ninth to die with Private W B Nelson killed in action.
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Fremont
Neb
J. A. Bateman
Howard F. Bateman
Company H
Thirty-ninth
United States Volunteers
W. B. Nelson
Bateman
Arrest of Webster township treasurer Hoelfelter
Henry Hoelfelter, defaulting treasurer of Webster township, was arrested in Green Bay Wisconsin after fleeing in September 1896. His accounts showed a shortage of several thousand dollars, with debts to Dodge county about 2300 and similar to Webster township and the Dodge school district. Bondsmen including his father in law have since sought recovery.
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Fremont
Neb
Green Bay
Wis
Henry Hoelfelter
Webster Township
Hoetfelter
Dodge County
Dodge
Two of Wilcox train robbers die in pursuit near Green River
The Union Pacific's year and a half long hunt for the six Wilcox train robbers ends as two are dead and a third jailed. Lonny Logan alias Lonny Curry was killed resisting arrest in Dodson Missouri. Bov Lee alias Bob Curry was captured in Cripple Creek and sent to Cheyenne. George Curry, now dead after a hunting party confrontation near Green River Utah, was identified from the robbers' description.
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Omaha
Neb
Union Pacific
Cheyenne
Lonny Logan
Lonny Curry
Dodson
Bov
Lee
Bob.Curry
Cripple Creek
George Curry
Curry
Green River
Green River Station
Utah
Wilcox
Preservation of War Relics in Lincoln State House
An elegant oak case for preserving war flags and relics is placed in the Adjutant General’s office at the state house in Lincoln Nebraska. The hermetically sealed, nearly ceiling-high display will allow sightseers to view contents on all sides. Principal items include Nebraska regiments flags from the Civil War and First Nebraska volunteers flags from the Spanish American War.
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Lincoln
Neb
Barry
State House
Nebraska
Question on Nebraska insurance deposit after company merger
Auditor Cornell faces a principal issue in a Lincoln matter involving the Union Life Insurance of Omaha. The Omaha company deposited 100000 for policyholder benefits, then merged with the Royal Union Life Insurance of Des Moines. Royal Union seeks release of reserve up to about 4000 from the deposit. Cornell awaits Attorney General Smyth guidance before ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln,jeb
Cornell
Union Life Insurance Company of
Omaha
Nebraska
Royal Union Life Insurance Company
Des Moines
Royal Union Company
Hail Storm Rains Down in Papillion Nebraska
Papillion and Sarpy county endure a terrific hail storm with teacup sized stones smashing window lights and puncturing the union station roof. Drivers and horses are said to have faced runaways amid the chaos.
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Hall
Papillion
Neb
Sarpy County
Union Station
Poisoning Tragedy Across Nebraskan Family
Three children of Sam Stewart in Creighton fall ill after eating wild parsnips. Doctors save two, but one dies within hours. The father lies near death with cancer, adding to a grim family tragedy.
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Creighton, Neb
Sam Stewart
Acquitted of Charge of Rape in Nebraska Case
Everett Anderson was acquitted of attempting to rape Anna Anderson near Ragan Nebraska. Citizens in Ragan followed the case with much interest, and the verdict was satisfactory to the people in general.
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Alma
Neb
Everet Anderson
Anna Anderson
Ragan
Lincoln Capital Notes Update on Guard Muster and Bent Mob
General Barry returned from Geneva where he mustered in company G of the Nebraska National Guard. The new officers are Burton Fisher captain, Charles B. Hyde first lieutenant, Arthur B. Haines second lieutenant. Sheriff Power brought an insane patient to Lincoln hospital and said he did not know when Cernay from South Omaha would be moved from the penitentiary to avert a mob.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Barry
Geneva
Nebraska National Guard
Burton Fisher
Charles B. Hyde
Arthur B. Haines
Sheriff Power
Douglass County
State House
Lincoln Hospital
Power
Cernay
South Omaha
United Mutual Hall Insurance Association Tops State Losses
The United Mutual Hall Insurance Association of Lincoln paid 6767.00 on losses April 18, bringing total losses paid to 12832.60 more than any other state company and income 29542.00 less than the next largest. The 1899 insurance department report shows hail losses 22 times greater than all other farm property losses combined.
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Tion
United Mutual Hail Insurance Association of
Lincoln
Insurance Department
Syndicate Rolls 75 Acres of Sugar Beets Near Fremont
Fremont Neb April 30 A citizens syndicate with Frank Brown as superintendent is planting seventy five acres of sugar beets just east of Fremont Brown has long been in beet raising and says it is the most profitable crop for a farmer The past wet season was the wettest in thirty two years and its recurrence seems unlikely to recur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont, Neb
Frank Brown
Cadet Encampment Planned for State University Battalion
Beatrice Nebraska April 30 Arrangements have been completed for the annual encampment of the state university cadet battalion in Beatrice for four days from May 10. About 309 men will participate in the camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice, Neb
Arhinal
State University
Bootlegging Arrests Stir Indian Community at Decatur
Deputy U S Marshal H D Homan and U S Commissioner Thomas Sloan investigated bootlegging charges among Indians in Decatur Nebraska. Eight arrests were made as part of the operation on April 30.
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Decatur
Neb
United States
Marshall H. D. Homan
United
Thomas Sloan
Beatrice Accepts Cadet Encampment Offer
Beatrice Mayor Jackson announced Major Allan L. Brown confirms that Beatrice will host the University cadets for their annual encampment on the Chautauqua grounds from May 19 to 22. The event will include four battalions totaling 250 to 300 cadets plus the University Cadet band.
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Beatrice
Neb
Jackson
Allan L. Brown
Lincoln
University
Chautauqua
Dolezal and Wavra Head to Paris Exposition
John Dolezal and family and Adolph Wavra of Schuyler Nebraska departed yesterday by Union Pacific bound for the Paris exposition They will pause in Washington D C on the way A crowd of friends gathered at the depot to bid them farewell.
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Schuyler, Neb
John Dolezal
Adolph Wavra
Union Pacific
Washington, D. C
Fatal Handcar Fall Ends Life After First Workday
Wymore Nebraska April 28 Otis Brown a young man returning to town on a crowded handcar after his first day with a steel gang fell from the car. He suffered a crushed head a broken shoulder and injuries to the torso that are expected to prove fatal.
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Wymore
Neb
Otis Brown
Brownville Coroner Voids Suspense in Wife Killing
Coroner in Brownville Nebraska holds inquest on Mrs. Smith death from a pistol wound, ruled self inflicted by her husband Charles B. Smith who is insane. He shot himself and may die within days. Smith had recent insanity fits and was in Kansas asylum. He left $200 to his father in law for their young son.
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Brownville
Neb
Dillon
Kansas
Smith
Charles Shants
Charney Schantz
Louise Schantz
Topeka
Kas
Cyclone Cloud Funnels Over Nebraska Town
In Wymore Nebraska on April 26 a funnel shaped cyclone cloud spent its force three miles southeast of town then moved north across prairies. German farmer John Traunich warned his family as the storm tore up ground near his home pinning dirt and debris aloft. Reports claim a windmill was carried aloft but no injuries or serious damage were recorded.
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Wymore
Neb
John Traunich
Aére
Wymore Hosts Southeastern Nebraska Veterans Reunion
Wymore Nebraska is set to host the next annual reunion of the Southeastern Nebraska Veterans association in August. Last year the event drew thousands and spent over $2000 on entertainment, with plans for a larger scale gathering this year.
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Wymore
Neb
Southeastern Nebraska Veterans’ Association
Tecumseh Man Receives Washington Post Office Appointment
Chas S Brundage of Tecumseh has been appointed to a position in the post office department in Washington DC with a salary of 1200 dollars per year. He leaves for the capital at once. Brundage has served as deputy postmaster here for two years and is praised for his business qualifications and good fortune.
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Washington
Tecumseh, Neb
Chas, S. Brundage
Tecumseh
Post Office Department
Washington D. C
Brundage
Vilest Grain Swindle Nets Rudolph Big Loss
A Nebraska man Rudolph from Ellevue reported a $400 swindle in grain dealings. John fu checks proved worthless as millard Douglas shipped consignments after the fraud. Rudolph's loss ran into hundreds of dollars in a case unfolding in Neb. on April 26.
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Ellevue
Rudolph
Neb
John Fu
Millard Douglas
Fiums
Cashing a Bad Check Sparks Local Scandal In April
A fragmentary report notes a man named John, well known locally, involved in cashing a bad check around April 26. The brief hints at a misconduct claim but lacks full details or official charges.
City to Deliver Liquor Packages Through Agents
Nebraska city council orders liquor packages to be delivered via agents in an active crackdown on illicit sales. The move signals a vigorous pursuit of compliance as a large new business activity emerges in April.
Hill Stays OLMPIA Extradition Case Involving Bigamy
Governor Rogers aided the attempt to extradite Roland B. Hills on a bigamy charge in Washington as Nebrask a authorities submitted papers deemed defective by Assistant Attorney General Vance.
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Hill
Olmpia
Rogers
Washington, D
Nebraska
Roland B. Hills
Vance
Sugar beets to be farmed near Wymore for Ames factory
More than 200 acres of sugar beets will be raised around Wymore Nebraska this year all contracted for by the Ames factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wymore
Neb
Ames
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