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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1902
Page
7
Official returns from the November 4 1902 state election show results across counties and districts. The document lists totals for major offices including governor and legislature with party affiliations and regional breakdowns.
The fragment references Lieutenant Governoe Bial and Secretary Strate in partial form, indicating a historical or military bureaucratic context. Key figures and positions appear, but details are incomplete and no events or outcomes are specified.
Lincoln Neb state tax plan seeks to eliminate delinquent taxes owed to the state and counties. Proposals include absolute sales of properties with five years of unpaid taxes and county treasurers issuing deeds, under stay law. The effort targets roughly eight million dollars in delinquent taxes and supports paying off state debts.
State Treasurer Steufer reports the first installment of 300000 in state bonds purchased for the permanent school fund, totaling 17000 received now. Further batches will arrive in small payments to complete the 300000, with the goal of 200000 by year’s start.
Matej Korbel a longtime Lancaster county resident committed death by his own hand by drowning in the Blue river near Wilber after eluding attendants during a night illness. His body was found after an extended search.
Beatrice attorney E. O. Kretzinger for the school board, enjoined from Bible reading religious instruction and gospel hymn singing in public schools, has filed a motion for rehearing. The motion was filed October 23 within the time allowed, with a brief due by December 10. The motion mainly reasserts the court’s holdings as erroneous.
Theodore Roggenthin, a rancher from thirty miles south of Mullen, tried to shoot H. O. Eastman, cashier of the Bank of Mullen. Eastman barred entry, knocked Roggenthin down, and seized the pistol after the intruder forced the railroad door.
Pierce Neb reports Wilson Hall an elderly resident arrested on criminal assault charges involving May Barnhart nine year old daughter of County Attorney H F Barnhart. Hall previously faced similar charges years ago and paid a heavy fine. He is described as an old settler from a respectable family.
ASHLAND Neb November reports a novelty sweet peas for the Thanksgiving table. W N Beck er Jr of Ashland grew them from seed planted in March. Despite slow emergence due to extra dirt the vines bore through the cold fall weather with the last bouquet picked Tuesday.
The Elkhorn passenger depot safe exploded in the early morning blast. The safe and building were damaged, with glass broken, but burglars did not obtain enough money to cover their overnight stay.
Ed Hawkes a noted Jefferson county character died at his Endicott home after a six year invalid period. Born in England he homesteaded near his residence and famed for eccentric acts and a large strawberry wine flask he left to his friends. He ordered no services and burial be discreet.
The Capital National bank collapse in Lincoln leads to appeals from Seward County to the Nebraska Supreme Court. Judgments totaling about $50,000 against directors including C. E. Yates and Charles W. Mosher are under review. D. E. Thompson, minister to Brazil, appears as a director. The suits concern deposits at the bank at the time of the crash.
Washington reports the admission of Oklahoma New Mexico and Arizona as state candidates dominates the coming session. The Senate may take up the omnibus territorial bill with a committee vote possible by December 3 and a decision likely by next week. Republicans split over admitting all three or only Oklahoma with Quay siding against immediate action.
Col Mosby in Omaha with Roosevelt instructions to purge government land fences and fraudulent homestead entries especially those involving subsidized soldiers widows. He warns Sumers and Lesser case details, cites political backs and appeals to Allen Millard and Dietrich for rein statement.
The Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated Northwestern 12 to 0 before about 6000 fans to claim the season crown. They finished undefeated and unscored upon, a feat unmatched by any other college squad. Nebraska had beaten Minnesota earlier, while Michigan defeated Minnesota in another game.
Chicago report notes a Tuesday event reached completion despite poor weather conditions. Details are sparse in the readable text.
In a brief call with the president, Cuban Minister Quesada expressed hope for concrete results soon on the reciprocity treaty. He also reported from Havana that strikes turmoil had ended and order was restored.
Adam McMullen resigns after a year as private secretary to Senator Dietrich to start his own business. He came to Washington five years ago after graduating from Columbian Law College and served in the War Department before joining the senator’s staff.
Horace Ross was instantly killed in the Pluma mine at Lead on Friday after a forty foot fall from a platform to the shaft bottom. He had planned to take over a new Lead business. Ross, the first white child born in Vermillion, had served in Grigsby’s Rough Riders and spent years mining in South Africa. His remains will be shipped to Vermillion.
Manila reports agricultural revival blocked by lack of field animals after a rinderpest epidemic. Ninety percent of carabos died and ongoing losses hinder plantation cultivation. Government planned importing and immunizing animals but funds were insufficient to proceed.
President Castro has opened prisons in Caracas Puerto Cabello and Maracaibo and released political prisoners including Olavarria brother-in-law of General Matos and agents Acedo and others. Traders Travesoi Voncah and Nunez are named among the liberated figures tied to the revolution. report says Hernandes “El Mocho” and three other leaders may be freed soon.
Senator Millard told reporters he did not view western cattlemen’s government land outrages as serious. He noted only Mosby reports as evidence and said District Attorney Summers’ term ends December 20, hoping for reappointment.
In Manila the constabulary report an aggressive campaign against ladrones and fanatics in Leyte and Biliran. Inspector Crockett’s force engaged six times near Ormoc killing thirty nine. Corporal Montague led another detachment near Talibang on Biliran killing thirteen and capturing thirty six.
Midwest railways and press firms plan concerted action to throttle train robbing following recent holdups. Davenport’s Rock Island train heist sparked officials into drastic measures as local roads mobilize.
David M Bye of Midland Michigan credits Doans Kidney Pills with curing chronic sciatic rheumatism related pain and back leg discomfort after a three month illness. He reports rapid relief and ability to work without aid, notes careful diet and offers to answer inquiries. Free trials mailed nationwide. price 60 cents per box.
Tickets sold every first and third Tuesday of the month to many points south and southeast with a special winter resort rate. One way or round trip fares include a two dollar extra and routes via the Wabash for fastest service from Omaha. Inquiries and folders available at 1601 Farnam, Omaha or from General Passenger Agent Harry K. Moores.
Prince Henry of Prussia recently bought Burg Rheinstein and faced a comic delay reaching his estate. A sleepy lodge keeper demanded, Who in the name of goodness are you, delaying the brother of the emperor until he identified himself.
An American in Naples rents a first floor flat in a palazzo. A servant carries carriage doors daily, revealing each family owns its own doors alongside a shared carriage to fool friends into thinking they have separate carriages.
A granite fountain from Lake Como, dating to the sixteenth century, is donated by William Rockefeller to the New York City Zoological Park in the Bronx. The basin is 25 feet across with mermaids and Tritons, dragons and a swan crowned urn, costing $25,000 to install and likely to be set up before Christmas.
Jonathan Roberts of Richmond Indiana is 91 and has lived all his life on the ground where his birth home stood. Within 100 feet lies a log cabin built in 1812 that served as the first school in the region.
Bennet Medoff, 44, and his son Joseph, 25, both attend the University of Pennsylvania and will graduate the same year. The father pursues a three year architecture program while the son follows arts and sciences.
A compact quip notes that Cupid does not kill with a bow yet has many murderers at his beck and call, implying a sharp witticism about love and danger.
The Wabash Railroad offers half fare tickets from Chicago to many Canadian points with return validity from December 1 19 to January 10 71. Contact Wabash office 1671 Farnam St Omaha NE or Harry E Moores G A P D for rates and details.
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