Controversy Over Chancellor Alfrews Address Sparks Club Debate
Lincoln Aug. 27 The Red Ribbon temperance club faced a storm of indignation as readings from the Chicago Voice claimed Chancellor Alfrews address on social vice praised Paris government regulation of vice. A committee was appointed to verify authenticity while conservatives urged condemnations.
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Lincoln, Neb
Red Ribbon Club
Dia Cuselon
Alfrewsa
Chicago University
S&s. BD
Fuehle
Chicago Voice
Thercehow
Fitchie
Paria
Paris
Land lease contracts for school lands spark ownership drive
Lincoln Aug 25 Anxious lease holders statewide seek full possession as old pre 1879 and 1879 to 1897 contracts face divergent terms. The 1870 1897 law allowed purchase under full payment but 1897 repeal spurred contention. About 1,000000 acres remain leased under pre 1897 terms amid appraisal and market value rules.
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Lincoln
Neb
Land Commissioner’s Office
Wolfe
Follmer
Fremont report reinterprets presumed cattlemen killing
The husband of Mrs. Charles Osterman, who died near Rock Springs, Wy, reportedly died by his own hand. His body was found with a throat cut and a razor beside him. a pistol lay in his grasp, suggesting he planned to shoot if the razor failed.
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Fremont, Neb
Charles Osterman
Rock Springs
Wyo
Obscene Letters Sent to Blair Woman Linked to Biel
For two years a refined Blair resident received vile letters with threats and obscene drawings. The letters have been traced to J. H. Biel, who is now under arrest.
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Blair, Neb
J. H. Biel
Fortune for a Farm Top Price in York County
York Neb August 27 H M Detrick sold his 160 acre farm for 12 in York county’s highest quarter section price. Detrick homesteaded the land in 1870.
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York, Neb
H. M. Detrick
York County
Synod to Meet in Waterloo
The Presbyterian synod of Iowa will meet in Waterloo on October 17 for three days. About 150 pastors are expected to attend the gathering at the city, bringing the denomination to the event.
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Synod
Waterloo
Presbyterian Synod of Iowa
Peasion
Tragedy on the Missouri Pacific Rail Line
In Auburn Nebraska on a Saturday morning Clarence Faust of Pellford Ohio was run over by a freight train between Auburn and Howe station. He had traveled west for the summer to visit relatives in Highland Kansas and fell asleep on the right of way, his head found crushed beside a culvert.
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Auburn
Neb
Clarence Faust
Pellford
Missouri Pacific
Howe Station
Faust
Highland
Kan
Harvest Carnival in Neligh Promises Three-Day Event
Neligh Nebraska August 27 The harvest carnival and race meet will be held September 16 17 and 18 with three days of racing for big purses ball games between top amateur and professional teams and balloon ascensions. A large crowd is anticipated.
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Neligh
Neb
Nebraska
University of Nebraska Opens 32nd Session
Lincoln Nebraska August 25 students will gather for the thirty second annual session of the University of Nebraska with higher attendance expected. The music school opens September 8 and medicine lectures start September 10 in Omaha. Examinations and registration run September 16 to 19. Chancellor Andrews delivers the opening address September 20 and regular class work begins September 22.
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Lincoln, Neb
Lincoln
University of Nebraska
University School of Music
School of Medicine
Omaha
Andrews
Brown County Woman Wins Seed Prize
Mrs. George Hulshizer of Brown County North of LONG PINE Nebraska won a $50 prize from an eastern seed company for the best onions grown from their seed. Her winning sample was sent in last spring and she has been notified of the award.
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Brown County
Long Pine
Neb
Eastern
George Hulshizer
Bassett Builds Up Amid Boom in Rock County
Bassett Neb Aug 25 Bassett the county seat is seeing a boom in business with elegant residences and new business blocks rising. A new bank will open soon and a fraternal building valued at 7000 to 8000 dollars is planned.
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Bassett
Neb
Bassastt
Rock County
Lightning Sets Barn Ablaze Near Osceola Neb
A storm struck the barn of Jacob Deeds six miles southwest of Osceola Neb causing the building to burn with grain hay and two horses killed in the blaze.
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Osceola, Neb
Jacob Deeds
Man Struck Dead by Freight Car at Cedar Creek
Plattsmouth Neb August 25 Stephen A Davis aged sixty five was accidentally run down by a freight car at Cedar Creek and killed instantly. He had lived in Cass county since 1856.
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Plattsmouth
Neb
Stephen A. Davis
Cedar Creek
Cass County
Boy Drowned Near Wahoo
Roy Coleman twenty three son of ex County Treasurer J L Coleman drowned while bathing with other young men none of whom were good swimmers at Wahoo Nebraska on August 25.
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Wahoo
Wahoo, Neb
Roy
J. L. Coleman
Restore the Old Style Recess in Fremont Schools
Fremont Nebraska board of education adopts rule to restore a fifteen minute recess in the morning and afternoon for students. Aimed at improving student welfare and attention, the change returns to a longstanding practice within the district.
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Fremont, Neb
Board of Education
Mc Cormick appeals Neb. murder conviction for Linsley death
John Mc Cormick, serving a twenty year term for the January murder of Maggie Linsley, asks the Nebraska Supreme Court for review of the trial proceedings. He claims grievous error and a right to another chance. Linsley was the keeper of a brothel in Nebraska City, Otoe County.
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Lincoln
Neb
John McCormick
Maggie Linsley
Nebraska City
Supreme Court
Otoe County
Taft in Manila Praises Peace Talks and Free Trade Eyeing Philippine Settlement
Civil Governor Taft arrived in Manila on the gunboat General Alava as a holiday welcome. He spoke on Rome negotiations and urged Filipino effort for soil use, while warning against exploitation by Americans. General Chaffee, back from Mindanao, seeks moral suasion with Moro leaders and awaits Sultan of Bacolod’s reply before further steps.
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Taft
General Alvala
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Pasig
Rome
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Chaffee
Mindanao
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John J. Pershing
Fifteenth Infantry
Lake Lanao
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Joint Army and Navy Maneuvers Plan Reaches Washington
Washington reports that the combined army and navy war games set for August 29 are approved by Major Mac Arthur and Rear Admiral Higginson. Instructions to opponents will be prepared in Washington, with publication of the problem, rules, and contest details to follow.
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D. C
MacArthur
Higginson
Newport
New England
War Board
Couple Arrested in Mineral Claim Murder Case
William Smiley a former deputy sheriff and his wife, along with Charles Dixon, are arrested in the Wichita mountains and being taken to Lawton charged with the murder of Edward Winn and the shooting of Alexander Winn near Wikiman Oklahoma Territory on August 14 during a dispute over a mineral claim.
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Guthrie
O. T
William Smiley
St. Joseph
Wichita Mountains
Lawton
Charles Dixon
Edward Winn
Alexander Winn
Wikiman
Lipton Recovering After Auto Accident Near Home
Sir Thomas Lipton was driving from his country house when his twelve horsepower car skidded on Woodgren street car rails and crashed into an iron railing. The vehicle was wrecked and the railing damaged, but Lipton escaped with a shock and a few bruises.
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Thomas Lipton
London
Sir Thomas Lipton
Woodgren
Sir Thomas
Nose fracture ends in hollow plugs for actor Miller
In San Francisco on August 23 a theater accident during Camille left Henry Miller with a fractured nose in three places after an accidental blow from William Courtleigh. Doctors report the injury required him to wear hollow plugs in both nostrils.
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San Francisco
Henry Miller
William Courtleigh
Camille
Livestock Market Report From South Omaha and Kansas City
Cattle runs heavy with steadier to active trade. cows and calves mix of steady to slow demand, feeders prevalent. Hogs opened active with gains to about 7 cents, prices from 6.80 to 7.40. sheep and lamb quotations varied by class with market steady for many grades. Conditions show heavy feeder receipts and mixed quality influences across regions.
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Kansas City
Texas
Samuel Pryor Dies Listening to his Band
Samuel Pryor founder of Pryor's band and father of Arthur Pryor died in Saint Joseph Missouri at age 58 from a gastric disease. His band had performed across leading U.S. cities and he died as musicians played lively tunes, including some of his own compositions.
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ST. Joseph, Mo
Samuel Pryor
Pryor
Arthur Pryor
Sousa
Land Withdrawals Grow in Great Falls District
Washington orders withdrawal of another 1,000,000 acres from entry in the Great Falls district as part of accelerating the St. Marys canal irrigation project. Total withdrawals reach three million acres with more expected within thirty days.
Flour Rate Cut Agreed To By Lines
Traffic officials from North Coast and Minneapolis-Chicago lines met in Minneapolis to align flour rates to Chicago with the recent grain rate cut. They decided on a 2 cent reduction to bring flour rates into line with grain rates.
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Minneapolis
North Coast Lines
Minneapolis-Chicago Lines
Chicago
Smallpox Raging and Barbadoes Riot News
The British steamer arriving in Kingston reports a sharp rise in the second smallpox outbreak at Barbadoes with bodies thrown into the sea. Also conveyed is word of the murder of Myron, a Scotsman, by 110 riotous East Indian immigrants in British Guinea.
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Jamaica
Barbadoes
Trent
Myron
British Guinea
Train Kills Many Sheep At New Sharon
Farmer Thomas of New Sharon Iowa reports a train fatally struck a large sheep flock. sixty seven sheep were killed after straying onto the railroad track.
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New Sharon
Thomas
General Sigel Dead in New York At 77
General Franz Sigel died at his New York home in the city aged 77 after a long illness. The renowned Civil War veteran and German immigrant held a prominent role in 19th century American military affairs.
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Sigel
New York
Franz Sigel
Deaf quarrymen killed by Rock Island train near Kansas City
Fus K Cravens and O P Nolan, both deaf quarrymen, were struck by a westbound Rock Island passenger train west of Kansas City on August 23 and killed.
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Kansas City
Rufus K. Cravens
O. P. Nolan
Rock Island
Here
Germany restricts importing live plants and fruits by mail
The German postal authorities notify the United States post office department that live plants and fresh fruits cannot be mailed into Germany. They cite protection against San Jose scales, marking the first official call to this department on the rule though not a new regulation.
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Washington
Germany
Post Office Department
First Cannon Built In 1380 In Venice
The first cannon, a bombard cast in Venice and dated 1280, was created by Gen. Pisani for a war against Genoa. It hurled a 100 pound stone, later improved to throw 3,000 pound rocks. Francisco Varde died when his own engine toppled him over Zara’s walls during siege.
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Venice
Pisani
Arcera
Francisco Varde
Zara
Remembered With Gratitude
An immigrant who introduced the Turkish bath to the United States has died in New York. His grateful countrymen wish him peace and rest, hoping he avoids the hot room of purgatory and reaches the pleasant couches of heaven.
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Beth
United States
New York
Purgatory
Heavoe
Heat by electricity gains due to on-site generation
The piece explains electricity as a heating method in industry, noting reduced radiation losses when heat is produced at the point of use. It argues electricity can be cost competitive with coal when generation costs are low and cites peat fuel manufacture as a recent example, with Europe’s peat resources underutilized.
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Europe
Too Severe Education Sends 2 Percent to Tokio Reformatory
The report critiques rigid schooling as a cause of juvenile delinquency noting two percent of boys at the Tokio reformatory were placed there due to harsh education. It frames education policy debates within youth crime context and official responses.
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Tokio Reformatory
Snails as Food Across Regions and Markets
Snails are raised and fattened in Swiss cantons as a luxury export in pickled form. They are eaten as relish in Austria Spain Italy and parts of the United States. Ashantees and African tribes eat them year round. In Algeria markets snails sell by bushel or hundred, Cairo street hawkers peddle them, and in modern Rome women hawk freshly gathered snails door to door.
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Switzerland
Austria
Spain
Italy
United States
Algeria
Cairo
Rome
Bacteriological Experiments in Dublin Windborne Bacteria
Dublin researchers report that bacteria can be carried long distances by wind despite heavy rainfall. The experiments indicate airborne dispersion poses infection risks, prompting calls for public health vigilance and further study.
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Dublin
Electricity and the Brain Show Brain Susceptibility to Influence
Experiments indicate the brain is susceptible to peculiar influence from electricity, suggesting notable effects on neural activity and behavior. Researchers highlight potential implications for understanding brain function and sensory processing.
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