Telegraphic Briefs From Across The Nation
A roundup of short notices reports and items from Kansas to India including hospital funding in Winfield and Storts Willis death in 52, wars and relief efforts. parliamentary votes on Swedish defence budget. government beef contracts. Fort Rose City and Rampart garrisons. Kansas City fraud verdict. Minnesota strike news. Alabama politics. oil dividends. Pullman divorce action. riverfront plant plans. and Bombay famine alarms.
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Helen Gould
Winfled
Kas
Richard Storts Willis
Henge
Rigsdad
Kro
TP Acpa
Provident
Nas
Cen
Marne
Stewart
Wiscon
Parket
Wisconsin
John Cyoming
United States
Hawaii
Daniel A. Rey
Yi Department
Chadwick
Department
Secretar Long
Captain Chadwicks
Schlegig
Sampson
Kansas India ‘Relief ‘Committee
Anderson
New York
M. Bailey
General Grant
Uniontown
Jack Dalton
Dal- Bas
Fort Rose City
Rampart
Fort July
Wi Morse
Kansas City
United States District Court
Thei
India
Chicago
M. M. Munster
John E. Madden
Kilmarnock
Dixon-Miss
William C. Whitney
M. S. Yeager
George
Johnston
Joseph Wheeler
Alabama
House
Military Academy
Great Falls
Mont
Montana Central
Albert B. Schulte
Schultz Bridge & Iron Company
Gray Sweep
F. W. Bowers Begay' Syif
George M. Pullman
Pullman
Standard Oil Company
Jones
Washington
Bombay
Virangam
Virangan
Insurrection Rumor Circles Manila Amid Arrests and Debate
Manila reports discuss a rumored insurrection as authorities arrest natives for concealed weapons and disperse gatherings. Observers doubt a large outbreak, while Buencamino and Aguinaldo leaders loom in peace talks. MacArthur signals staff reorganization as Leyte towns Holongus Maalin see American troop action with three US casualties.
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Manila
Jack
Barty Heew
Lawton
Pantéesicon Garcia
United States Congress
Civil Commission
Senor Buencamino
Aguinaldo
Buencamino
MacArthur
Crow~der
Holongus
Maalin
Leyte
Forty-third Volunteer Infantry
Congress Nears End as Both Houses Move to Adjourn
Washington May 14 The House will send to the Senate general supply and deficiency bills and the military academy appropriation. conference reports receive priority through session end. Sine die adjournment is eyed for June 1 to June 10 with possible day to day adjournments. Grant statue ceremonies also set for Saturday.
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Washington
House
Senate
Military Academy
General Grant
Grand Army of the Republic
Russia Would Intervene Conflicts Amid Turko American Dispute
London report cites Odessa correspondence describing suspicion in Russian official circles toward the Turko American dispute. It quotes the Odessa List press article arguing US policy aims to open new outlets for trade, and notes Russian jealousy of the evolving situation.
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London
The
Times
Odessa
Russia
Thas
United States
Talmage Speaks at Edinburgh Hall Crowd Gathers
Edinburgh May 14. Eynod hall with 6000 capacity was crowded to hear Rev Dr DeWitt Talmage. He delivered a second lecture later to a large assembly blocking approaches, as attendees filled the venue and surrounding streets.
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Edinburgh
Eynod Hall
DeWitt Talmage
Talmage
Bubonic Plague Cases Rise in Australis
SYDNEY N S W May 14 The bubonic plague cases officially reported to this date total 216 with seventy three fatalities.
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Australis
Sydney
N.S. W
Yukon river opens at Dawson and steamers resume
The Amur reports Yukon river opened at Dawson on May 8 and steamers are operating regularly from Lebarge. Small owners prepare to run passengers from Bennett to Nome at 75 dollars while the Klondike corporation lines the Gloria Nora and Dora plan a low rate to challenge the White Pass and CGC pool.
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Dawson
Victoria
B. C
Amur
Skagway
Yukon River
Lebarge
Bennett
Nome
Skagway Alaskan
Klondike Corporation, Limited
Glora
Nora
Dora
White Pass
CGC
Last Stand Report From Pretoria Front Amid Boer War
The Times correspondent says authorities order all residents to aid defense under revised military law. Boer forces retreat from Kroond stad after waning resistance at Bischrand. Kruger vows continued war while Rob erts advances. Boers reinforce Kroons stad with 3000 men and guns trek toward it. The union jack was raised in the market place. manyBoer horses are in poor condition.
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GAA
Pretoria
Laurente
Americas
United
States
Stanley Hollis
Lord Roberts
Kroghstad
Daily Telegraph
Kroonsstad
Bischrand
Kroonstad
Mistake Cited in Muncie Figure Neeley Refuses Comment
In Muncie Indiana on May 14 C Fr W Neeley was told of a reported confession by Mr Rich read at Neeleys sisters home. Neeley refused to comment beyond saying there must be a mistake. Rich a leading local businessman and son in law of Joseph A Goddard had helped Neeley obtain a Cuban postal department appointment and the two men were closely allied in ventures.
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Muncie
Ind
W. Neeley
Rich
Indiana Traveling Men’s Protective Association
Neeley
Dewey Resting in Knoxville Before Parade
Admiral Dewey spent a quiet Sunday in Knoxville attending St. John’s Episcopal Church and staying in his rooms. Hotels fill with visitors as crowds prepare for tomorrow’s Dewey celebration parade and public receptions at the Women’s Building after the parade.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Admiral Dewey
St. John’s ‘Episcopal Church
wWll
Emperor Francis Joseph Sees German Ties as Ally Bonds
In Budapest on May 14 Emperor Francis Joseph responded to an address from Austrian and Hungarian delegation presidents about his Berlin visit. He said the allied ties shown there reflect strong relations among Austria Hungary and all powers, especially Russia, and he hopes for firm conditions for ongoing peace.
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Budapest
Berlin
Francis Joseph
Austria-Hungary
Russia
Northwestern reduces Overland Limited schedule
Chicago and Northwestern announces the Overland Limited from San Francisco to Chicago will depart San Francisco at 10:00 A M after next Sunday, instead of 8 30 A M, and reach Chicago at 9 30 A M on the third day. The change provides faster connections with all eastbound fast trains.
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Chicago
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Overland Limited
San Francisco
Indian famine relief appeal urges aid for millions
New York May 14 The Indian famine relief committee issued an appeal to citizens stating that despite aid reaching 6,000,000 in India at least 6,000,000 more are starving.
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India
New York
Indian Famine Relief Committee
Ohio representative seeks Cuba postal funds misappropriation
Representative Bramwell of Ohio introduced a resolution directing the secretary of war to determine any money or property belonging to the Cuban postal revenue misappropriated since the Spain treaty. The amount would be certified to the secretary of the treasury, who would transfer the sum to the secretary of war.
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Washington
Bramwell
Ohio
Secretary of War
Cuba
Spain
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Mordér in Cold Blood Sparks Arkansas Shooting
In Pine Bluff on May 4 J S Estes allegedly shot and fatally wounded Dr J R Cook after a long quarrel on East Bar range street. Samuel J Estes reportedly stabbed and wounded in the leg by Estes revolver as six shots fired with three taking effect. Police report a fatal shooting arising from a long standing dispute.
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Mordér
Pine
Bluff
Ark
J. S. Estes
Drs J. R. Cook
East Barrange -Street
Samuel J .Estes
Stabider
Estes
Cook
Elanding
Admiral Dewey to Tour Grand Rapids June 11
GRAND RAPIDS Mich May 14 Admiral Dewey has decided to include Grand Rapids in his western tour next month and has set the day as June 11.
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Michigan
Grand Rapids, Mich
Admiral Dewey
Grand Rapidss
Mrs Frost Calm Under Trial In York Nebraska Jail
The York Nebraska jail guards report Mrs Frost remained serene and calm as authorities probe her husband Mr Frost death. Jailer Bickley thwarted an intruder aim to reach her cell while a lawn mower incident aided the escape attempt. The case hinges on chemical analysis of Mr Frost’s stomach with Mrs Frost defending her role.
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York
Anyogén
Bickley
Frost
York County
Court House
Mr. Frost
Bank's Deal With Bartley Revealed in Nebraska Case
In Omaha on May 14 deposition in the Nebraska v First National Bank of Alma shows the bank earned 6 percent on state funds with 3 percent to Bartley and 3 percent to the state. Atwell L. Burr testifies that Bartley gave him 10000 of state money and certificates deposited in Alma banks. Burr says only Burr Bartley and Dan Sullivan knew. all state funds left before the bank failed totaling 25244.76.
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Bartley
Omaha
Neb
Alma
Burr
Dan Sullivan
Nebraska
Beatrice Becomes Stage for Grand Army Resolutions
Beatrice Nebraska May 14 resolutions from the department convention of the Grand Army of the Republic praise the house of representatives for prompt action on a bill creating a National Soldiers home sanitarium at the South Dakota hot springs and urge senate passage. Resolutions also honor Rawlins nest and Beatrice citizens for encampment entertainment.
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Grand Army
Beatrice, Neb
Department
Grand Army of the Republic
House of Representatives
National Soldiers’ Home
South Dakota
Sheedy
Senate
Rawlins Nest
Beatrice
Postoffice Safe Blown Open Hints at Burglary
The Bancroft Nebraska postoffice safe was blown open near midnight. Several dollars in cash and stamps were taken. the door was blown off and hurled about ten feet. Office furniture was damaged. There is no clue to the guilty persons.
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Bancroft, Neb
Bancroft Postoffice
Hensen Leads Crusade Against Pharmacy Law Breakers
KEARNEY Neb May 14 N P Hansen chairman of the committee on violation of the state pharmacy law returned from a State Board of Pharmacy meeting at Lincoln. He reports in the last four months thirty four complaints about violations were investigated with some convictions and heavy fines imposed. Hansen was instructed to continue the crusade against law breakers.
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Hensen
Kearney
Neb
N. Pansen
State Board of Pharmacy
Lincoln
Ene
Hansen
Smallpox in Grading Camp at Leigh Nebraska
William O'Brien a laborer in the Union Pacific camp at Richland precinct Colfax County is ill with smallpox. Doctors Voig and Evans of Columbus confirm the diagnosis. Four men who slept in O'Brien's tent are quarantined. Three camps on the Columbus to Schuyler line report many workers quitting amid fear of spread.
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Leigh
Neb
William O'Brien
Union Pacific
Richland Precinct
Colfax’ County
Beesteiker to Stand Trial in Embezzlement Case
Henry Hoetfelker was arraigned in district court on charges of embezzling about $2,150 as treasurer of Webster township and Dodge county. He pleaded not guilty, waived examination, and posted no bail, with trial set for the next term. Reports indicate total defalcations may reach about $7,000 including worthless stock checks.
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Beesteiker
Henry ‘Heetiater
Jav- Puane
Dodge Conunty
Webster Township
Ile
Dodge
Webster ¢ Township
Hoetfelker
Pee Wee Dodge
Crete Mill Dam Breached After Flood Swells River
In Crete Nebraska on May 11 a flood swelled the Blue River washing away a dam and undermining the roller mill. The wheelhouse escaped but the mill walls and supports were ruined. Estimated loss reaches three thousand dollars.
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Crete
Neb
Creté
Anu
Dog Wrecks s Drug Store in Osceola Neb
In Osceola Nebraska on May 11 a dog named Reno broke into D K Kunkell’s drug store causing a mess with windows broken and medicines scattered. The dog hid behind the counter and escaped by smashing through the window. the damage is estimated at about fifty dollars. The safe remained unharmed.
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Osceola
Neb
D. K. Kunkell
Reno
Nebraska prisoner escapes jail after sentence for horse stealing
John Law nee, jailed in Fairbury Neb for two months after pleading guilty to horse stealing, escaped from a steel cell in the county jail. The next morning all doors were found unlocked, padlock removed, and a horse stolen near Charles Higgins residence four miles north of town. Authorities suspect Law rence used the escape to flee.
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Fairbury
Neb
John Lawnee
Letten
Charles Higgins
Lawrence
Rattlesnake Bite Threatens Lyons Child
The three year old son of Charlie W. Larson was bitten by an eight button rattlesnake after playing in the dooryard near Lyons Nebraska. He collapsed in a dangerous condition from the venom but recovered after treatment following the snake being killed and the arm treated.
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Lyons
Neb
Charlie W. Larson
Here
Funeral of Rev. H. W. Conley in Emerson Nebraska
Funeral services were held in Emerson on Monday under the Bancroft Masonic lodge for Rev. H. W. Conley a longtime northeast Nebraska pastor. He recently resided in Wayne where he died of heart failure after a two day illness.
Insane Man Arrested In Logan County Nebraska
D A Swisher of Lincoln county was arrested by Logan county sheriff for prairie fires and other disturbances. The board of insanity commissioners found Swisher insane after evaluating his talk and actions.
Land dispute ends in savage brawl near Beatrice
Nicholas Berger and his son Frank fought Charles and Ziba Doane seven miles northeast of Beatrice Nebraska over land issues. The clash used clubs and fists leaving Berger with three broken ribs and Charles Doane with a badly fractured arm. Berger was brought to town for medical care and Doane was arrested on $200 bond to appear May 19.
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Wits Bricken
Beatrice
Neb
Nicholas Berger
Frank
Charles
Ziba Doane
Here
Charles Doane
Berger
Bergers
Doane
Otoe County Mortgages Report Shows Month’s Decrease
Otoe county recorded April mortgage activity with 842, 39 releases totaling 65,650.45 dollars. Town and city property saw 12 mortgages filed totaling 5,052.88 dollars and fifteen satisfied valued at 9,044 dollars. Overall for the month, the report shows a decrease of 33,799.57 dollars.
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Nebraska City
Neb
Otoe County
Brant
Indian Agent discusses Sioux ration policy and past outbreaks
The Pine Ridge Agency interview with Lt Colonel Clapp explains how the 1868 treaty provisions for annuities will taper off after the current year while basic needs will be supplied. He rejects fears of renewed Sioux war and notes no immediate danger, though past shortages sparked violent outbursts.
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Chadron
Pine Ridge Agency
Clapp
Pine Ridge
Sioux Cingians
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Destructive Farm Fire Guts Dr Disbrow Property
A large fire at Dr. A Disbrow's Creighton Nebraska farm destroyed a barn, corn cribs, granaries and grain including five hundred bushels of oats nine tons of shorts and other feed. Owners G Millie and Dr Disbrow faced losses roughly between 600 and 1000 dollars with partial insurance on the barn.
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Creighton
Neb
A. Disbrow
G. Millie
California
Narrow Escape of Bay at Lyons Neb May
Fred Hoar 16 son of William Hoar narrowly escaped serious injury on his father's farm when driving three horses to a disk. He slipped from his seat and the disk dragged him, pinning his feet in a dangerous position for hours until his mother found him. The horses’ calm behavior likely saved his life.
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Lyons
Neb
Fred
William Hoar
Nebraska quartet heads toward Cape Nome for Alaska trek
A four man party from Wahoo led by L. W. Gilchrist W. M. Loder and Emil Fisher along with John Landgren of Lincoln departed Nebraskans for Cape Nome Saskatchewan. The team carries supplies but no provisions. They are described as determined to succeed in the north lands.
Not Eligible to Institute Neb City Eye Exam
Nebraska City May 9 Superintendent Harris and the board of trustees report that seven pupils at the institute for the blind were found not admissible after eye examinations. The octlist noted they could see well enough to attend public schools and they have been sent home. Some had been students for years.
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Nebraska City
Nebw
Institute For the Blind
Harris
Floater Found in Platte River Near Louisville
Omaha dispatch reports a body found in the Platte river at Louisville with a description suggesting it may be Henry J. Newman a missing tailor who has been unaccounted for about two weeks. Police and coroner investigate to confirm identity and cause of disappearance.
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Platte
Omaha
Neb
Platte River
Louisville
Diner Burglars Take $259 in Dry Goods at D
Nobbers Loot Diner Bore. The Lightner and Hutchinson store in Diner Nebraska was entered by burglars using force. About $259 in dry goods were stolen after breaking the section house and tools. Bloodhounds traced an excellent trail and the police continued to search for the robbers. Authorities kept the case open awaiting leads.
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Nobbers
Neb
Lightner & Hutchinson
Fulton
Commercial Club Organised in Geneva Nebraska
Geneva Nebraska May 9 A wave of Prosperity has sparked citizens to form a commercial club to advance local interests and improve the city. The article notes renewed activity in organizing committees and plans for civic improvements in the spring season.
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Geneva
Neb
Fragmented OCR Tangles Scribble Medical and Travel Ad Odds
A garbled OCR page fragment mentions Hood's Sarsaparilla, various health claims, a detractive ad tone, bus/rail mentions, May 19th schedule, and unrelated product notes. The text is a jumble of products, prices, and locations with no clear single event or coherent narrative.
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