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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1901
Page
8
Census Bureau preliminary report on Nebraska manufacturing shows total capital of 71,978,877 dollars up 92 percent since 1890 and product value 143,986,127 dollars up 55 percent. Lincoln Omaha South Omaha figures listed with establishments, wage earners, wages, and material costs.
Clerk Herdmann reports rapid docket reduction at the Lincoln supreme court with six years backlog when the commission started. If trends continue, the docket may clear before January 1903 legislature session. Appeals to delay are down as meritorious cases rise, improving litigation quality.
The twenty first annual Iowa State Traveling Men's association meeting drew about 500 from Iowa and nearby states. Re-elected old directors, W. H. Wheeler president and F. E. Haley secretary. A. B. Cummins, longtime counsel, attended as a convention guest.
Deputy Game Warden Frank Nash and Sheriff Crow arrested A. L. Leland and Harry Leland on the Dismal river and brought them before Esquire Wright. The pair pleaded ently to hunting without a license and were fined. Thomas Younty is a hard place for the poacher.
The Leavitt sugar factory in Fremont shut its season after a very successful run. It had operated continuously since October 1, with delays from the first two seasons now absent.
Sutton Nebraska. Wes Alberts stabbed Ed Scott with a dirk aimed at his heart. Scott parried the blow and the knife struck his arm, severing muscles to the bone.
Isaac H. Brown and his wife Mrs. Sarah Brown, both nearing eighty, died within half an hour of each other at their Fremont residence. Brown had suffered heart trouble and died en route to medical aid. twenty minutes later Mrs. Brown died as another physician arrived.
Deputy Warden George Maxwell arrested Joseph Eden near Wymore for possessing nineteen catfish nine white buffalo six German carp and one red horse. Eden received thirty days in jail marking the first enforcement under the new fish laws amid widespread public interest.
Lincoln Neb Dec 9 The state board of health session issued certificates to five physicians and one osteopath. Dr Brasch said county boards are responding to quarantining and local health organization requests. Smallpox cases have not materially increased since the last meeting with most cases in the northeastern and northwestern regions.
The Crawford company versus Hathaway, a Nebraska irrigation dispute, gains rehearing at the Nebraska Supreme Court. Originating from a Dawes county claim, the case raises constitutional questions about the entire irrigation law and has occupied the court for nearly two years with rulings upholding riparian rights.
In Wislegs, near Fairbury Nebraska, John Calloway, who had lost an arm, was cutting timber with an ax when a stroke from his uncle drove the tool through the tree and into Calloway’s right leg just below the knee. Doctors fear amputation.
Governor Savage designates December 20 as Flag day in Nebraska schools to honor the Louisiana Purchase. Omaha schools have observed the day for five years with flags flying atop school buildings each year.
D. E. Nobbles, about 28 and unmarried, is said to have died by taking carbolic acid in Seattle. He was known in Fremont and area for supervising the Leavitt sugar factory a year ago and was reportedly somewhat addicted to liquor.
A blaze started in the laundry of the Institute for the Feeble Minded in Beatrice Nebraska from clothes near a warm pipe. The fire was stopped in its incipiency before causing serious damage and was quickly quenched.
In Fremont Nebraska the Standard Beet Sugar company nears season end with beets of higher grade than last year. Tonnage is down but sugar production is up as the factory completes its work.
Ellen Mitchell a dining room girl at the New York hotel Fremont Nebraska attempted suicide but did not succeed. Guests heard a fall and a woman's voice saying It is all over now. She was found on the hall floor with a bottle of carbolic acid. physicians saved her after a quarrel with a hotel employee.
Hon. Peter Olson ex treasurer of Saunders County dies at his home from acute Brights disease. Native of Sweden he settled in Saunders County around 1869 and served in the state legislature elected by the People's Party in 1890 and reelected before resigning to become county treasurer.
Nebraska concerns a ruling cited by a Nebraskan ex secretary of agriculture. Senator Millard plans to distribute his seed quota to constituents likely to benefit, sending letters to county chairmen to guide requests. He asks counties to base seed allotments on local demand and may limit total packages per county to 500.
Lincoln Dec 10 The Nebraska supreme court ruled in Farmers' and Merchants Bank vs Charles W Mosher that absent mutual fraudulent intent a solvent or insolvent transfer may be valid if based on valid consideration. About 50 000 in stock transfers deemed valid and insolvent debtors may hire lawyers to defend their estates and transfer property to pay reasonable fees.
Congressman Burkett, of Nebraska, receives congratulations upon his selection as a member of the House Committee on Appropriations. The honor marks a rare distinction for a second-term member, reflecting notable influence without the man seeking the post.
Eighty acres of land just north of York sold from F. H. Chapin to Harris D. Hull of Marquette for 90 dollars an acre. The sale occurred in York on December 10. Hull acquired the property in a straightforward real estate transaction.
Beatrice Nebraska December 10 Joe Eaton was arrested near Wymore by Officer Maxfield. Eaton had thirty six fish in his possession showing evidence of recent catching. Nebraska game laws ban fishing from now until April first 1902. He pleaded not guilty but possession proved. granted thirty days in county jail to reflect.
The Des Moines starch factory blaze is seen as lifting demand on Nebraska City’s plant as the Argo factory in the west may take on extra work. Local plant will be tasked with handling the increased business and rapid restart.
Lincoln December 4 The State Board of Health in Nebraska has drafted strict quarantine regulations for smallpox scarlet fever and diphtheria urging counties to form local boards. Rules include immediate household isolation notification to county clerks penned disease notices and 30 foot precautionary zones with disinfection and potential fines of 25 dollars per offense.
Sheriff Nuquist returned from St Paul with two horse thieves wanted in this county for stealing a horse on November 29 from Charles H Olsen twelve miles southeast of Stromsburg They waived examination.
John C. Rose of Rosemont was slugged and robbed of 100 dollars after a stranger asked him to weigh wheat at the McCanel elevator. The incident happened as he had just returned to Hastings from Rosemont. Rose, who runs the elevator, was assaulted after following the suspect about 100 yards.
Major General Chaffee, military governor of the Philippines, outlines the insurgent areas in Luzon and the islands Samar Mindoro Cebu and Bohol. He urges gradual civil administration with soldiers remaining on station and estimates costs for permanent posts around Manila and other sites. He discusses Balangiga disaster and cautions against overconfidence in pacified areas.
Representative Brownlow reintroduces a bill from the last Congress to create a McKinley National Park in the southern Appalachians. The plan names the park for President McKinley and proposes four million acres, with supporters praising his advocacy and memory.
The navy department received a cable dated November 25 stating the gunboat Vicksburg went into dock for the winter at Neuchwang China. The report eased officials anxiety over the vessel welfare noting poor cable facilities near Neuchwang delayed the information.
General Brooke rules a soldier cannot be punished for intoxication from cider bought at the post exchange. Private John W. Donovan of the SixteenthCompany Coast Artillery was convicted at Fort McPherson Ga of drunkenness after purchasing the cider.
Cattle supply was larger with cow stock predominating and corn fed steers scarce. Demand stayed steady to strong for better cattle while range cattle remained scarce and prices fluctuated near last week. Hog prices rose 5 to 10 cents with choice hogs at 6.15 to 6.25, and light weights selling up to 4.00. Sheep and lambs sold steady with good quality lambs reaching around 4.75 to 5.0.
Cattle prices show steady beef cattle with sought after export and dressed steer groups. Hog market climbs with top at 6.60 and bulk sales around 5.50 to 6.00. Sheep and lambs firm as native and western offerings range from 3.25 to 4.75, with ewes and yearlings also listed.
Senator Cockrell has introduced a bill in the senate authorizing a new bridge at St Joseph to be built by the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad. Officials have been in Washington discussing the project with Missouri senators and Congressman Cochran. Estimated cost runs around 1 million dollars as inadequate current facilities prompt the plan. The new bridge would allow Rock Island to run its own tracks from Chicago to El Paso.
Chicago December 12 Hon John W Springer president of the National Live Stock association returned from Washington where he met with President Roosevelt about matters before Congress. He expressed satisfaction that stock and irrigation interests would receive fair consideration but spoke strongly against the Groat bill and said the daily interests are pushing for immediate passage and he expects it to become law soon.
The Red Cross annual meeting re elected Miss Clara Barton as president. General John M. Wilson was named first vice president, Mrs. John A. Logan as second vice president, Lyman J. Gage as treasurer, Richard Olwen as counsellor, and S. W. Briggs as secretary.
The 1898 presidential parade carriage, used in McKinley memorial services, was destroyed by fire at the Leroy Payne company stables on 171 Michigan avenue. The blaze stemmed from a furnace explosion in the basement of the building.
Dr. E. bl. A. Pausch, Buffalo sculptor, delivered the death mask of the late President McKinley to the White House. The mask, taken soon after his demise, has not been shown publicly and is expected to be donated to the government and deposited in the Smithsonian Institution. The likeness is described as remarkably faithful.
Brief items report on Lexington shooting of J N Hawkins, Crumpacker's apportionment bill, North Dakota-Northern Pacific-Great Northern consolidation stance, Rev Dr Kennedy buying property for American College in Rome, death of James Argyll Smith, Admiral Dewey on Schley case, Fulton monument in New York, cotton warehouse fire in Shreveport, Mexican grand lodge invite, Maria Louisa the slave, pope and Edward VII coronation, Manila press club luncheon, lost papers in Racine, miniature Christmas trees fad, Ford resignation, Major Fulton death, Vienna Hallu claim, Cramp Shipbuilding Turkey cruiser, Marlborough family in US, English prison flow, Wood departure to Cuba, urban negro death rate, motorcar plough French engineer, Depew farewell, Lt Hazzard return, cancer salt theory Lancet, painters officers, Hastings building bill, Servia banishment of uncle Constanti novich.
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