Rigid mining laws urged after rising U S mine deaths
Washington reports government findings on coal mine hazards highlighting higher fatality rates in the United States compared to Europe. Officials cite lack of enforceable regulations and unsafe use of explosives as key factors, noting a surge in accidents and deaths over seventeen years.
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Garfield
Smith
Geological Survey
Joseph A. Holmes
Indian Territory
Holmes
Sopers Father Very Sick in Beloit Tale of Illness and Fire
W Sopers father J F Soper aged 72 in Beloit Kansas is very ill with heart trouble and not expected to recover. He has endured multiple misfortunes including a spring illness and a house fire that forced his evacuation. W Soper headed to Beloit last evening and three workers remain at the Soper gallery to handle business in his absence.
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W. S. Soper
Beloit
Kansas
J. F. Soper
Mr. Soper
Soper
Will
Young Attorney Ramsey Admitted to Nebraska Federal Courts
Yesterday W. C. Ramsey was admitted at Omaha to practice in the federal district and circuit courts of Nebraska before Judges William H. Munger and Thomas C. Munger. The Journal extends hearty congratulations for this merit in a young lawyer.
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W. C. Ramsey
Omaha
Federal District
Circuit Courts
Nebraska
William H. Munger
Thomas C. Munger
Nelson Murray Returns to Plattsmouth From Colorado Farm
Nelson J. Murray, who moved to Marino Colorado to farm sugar beets, sold his farm and returned to Plattsmouth. He arrived Wednesday and visited his father at Mynard before stopping in the city to greet friends.
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Nelson J. Murray
Marino
Colorado
Plattsmouth
Mynard
Walls Near Completion at Masonic Home Brick Work
The Masonic Home brick work progresses toward completion with walls finished and only minor chimney and porch pillar work remaining. Favorable fall weather benefits contractors who expect to enclose the wing soon, allowing interior completion through winter.
City Light Committee Hears Ward Allocation Plan
The light committee of the city council met to discuss placing electric lights for an early spring installation. Members from smaller wards favored equity, supporting larger wards receiving more lights to illuminate the whole city. Locations are being finalized with a final plan expected at the next council meeting.
Weeping Water Couple Wed at M E Church
December 20 report states Nora Badgley of Weeping Water married Doral D. Cox of Milford at high noon in the M E church with Rev. G H Moulton officiating. A large crowd attended, dinner was served at the Badgley home, and a reception followed. The pair plan residence on a Seward area farm.
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M. E
Nora Badgley
Doral D. Cox
Milford
G. H. Moulton
John Badgley
Seward
Handsome Display At V V Leonard Gallery
Photographer V. V. Leonard showcases a fine window display in his store room below his gallery. The windows feature diverse pictures and scenes of life, drawing art lovers to view the attractive assortment before exploring the upstairs studio.
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V. V. Leonard
Nebraska Delegation Scores In House Committee Assignments
Washington dispatch notes Representative Pollard gains a seat on the agriculture committee, a key assignment for Nebraska. Other Nebraskans like Hitchcock Hinshaw and Kinkaid receive placements on Indian affairs irrigation Pacific railroads and education while Iowa gains strength with Haugen left out as chairman and Birdsall shifted to rivers and harbors.
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Washington
Omaha World-Herald
Pollard
Committee of Agriculture
Cannon
Nebraska
Hitchcock
Boyd
Hinshaw
Wilson
Illinois
Norris
Congress
Kinkaid
Pacific Railroads
Iowa
Haugen
Fourth
Henry
Connecticut
Scott
Kansas
Interior Department
Birdsall
Representative Cousins
A Good Woman Laid to Rest
Funeral services for Mrs. Schermerhorn were held at the Methodist church at 2:00 p.m. She came to the county in 1875 from Bloomfield Maine and left five children. Paralyzed for years, she remained patient and kind, cared for by her daughter Mrs. C. E. Vroman. Rev. A. A. Randall led the services. burial was at Oak Hill cemetery. Also commentary opposes a third-term president, arguing it distracts from reforms.
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C. E. Vroman
A. A. Randall
Oak Hill Cemetery
Lived Here Many Years R P Wright Visits City
R P Wright of Lake Chalan Washington visits at Isaac Hopkins home. He recently shipped two cars of apples from Washington to Minneapolis. He kept two cars in Idaho due to cold weather and sold the rest in Minneapolis for 2 50 per box. Wright moved to the area in 1868 and praises the western fruit country. He plans a brief stay before returning west.
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R. P. Wright
Lake Chalan
Isaac Hopkins
Mr. Wright
Minneapolis
Washington
Idaho
Wright
Godwin Family Begins Southward Christmas Vacation Tour
E. M. Godwin and his daughter Miss Molly left this morning for a southern Christmas holiday. Their itinerary includes Kansas City and Texas stops in Austin Ft Worth Galveston with a possible visit to Temple to see relatives George Brinklow and family.
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E. M. Godwin
Miss Molly
South Land
Kansas City
Texas
Austin
Ft. Worth
Galveston
Temple
George Brinklow
Mrs. Godwin
Mrs. Brinklow
Bryan on Taft In the Latest Commoner Editorial
W J Bryan argues in the Commoner that the president declines a third term and that Taft is the reformer chosen to unite the Republican factions while Roosevelt remains a polarizing figure. The piece contrasts Taft with La Follette, asserting Democrats should back Roosevelt’s approach to reform and framing the coming fight as Democratic versus Republican factions.
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The
Commoner
W. J. Bryan
Taft
la Follette
Roosevelt
LaFollette
Bryan Likely Democratic Nominee Amid Party Split
A Pittsburg dated December 18 dispatch notes Bryan Gibson not specified here as a likely Democratic nominee who would win if Republican quarrels continue. It cites President Roosevelt’s third-term stance and a divided Republican leadership with Taft faction and critics like Uncle Joe Cannon. It also records Congressman Clark backing Pacific fleet moves with caveats about foreign objections.
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Pittsburg
Bryan
Roosevelt
Taft
Joe Cannon
Foraker
Hughes
Knox
Clark
Pacific
Shoes stolen from Holly's clothier shipment
Yesterday William Holly, clothier, received a Chicago shipment of University brand shoes. An empty box was returned with contents removed. a nine size pair worth $4. The case showed signs of forced closing. The rail company had pursued car thieves, implying cautious thieves.
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Wm. Holly
Chicago
Mr Holly
University
John A. Donelan Dies in Hospital After Operation
A. W. White received a telegram from Omaha announcing the death of his son in law John A. Donelan. He was at St Joseph hospital for an operation after a serious condition and had been reported improving before the sudden death. White traveled to Omaha to arrange for the body’s removal and funeral plans are to be updated in Monday's Journal.
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A. W. White
Omaha
John A. Donelan
St. Joseph Hospital
White
Pacific Junction
Council Bluffs
Engineer Thrall Buys Shryock Place Home
Engineer E B Thrall has purchased the Shryock place for 1530 pounds after leaving a North Third street residence. He plans to move in about the first of the year. Henry E Weidman will relocate to Havelock as a result, making the Burlington switch yards easier to reach.
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E. B. Thrall
North Third Street
Shryock Place
Henry E. Weidman
Havelock
Burlington
Harry White Dies in Durango Rio Grande Wreck
Harry White son of Mrs A White was killed in a rail wreck near the Toltec Pass, New Mexico, while riding in a cab of a widening train that struck a second engine and derailed into a canyon. Three others died and a brakeman injured as the lead engine tumbled 2000 feet below.
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Chama
New Mexico
Durango
Denver
Rio Grande
Hailway
Hosiel
Harry White
Harry
Coupale
Toltic Pass
W. A. White
Mrs Jane Elizabeth Mark obituary in Union Nebraska
Mrs Jane Elizabeth Mark died December 18 1907 at her son Wm Mark’s home near Union Nebraska after a decade of ill health and a stroke. Born in Ireland she lived in Ohio before moving to this county eighteen years ago where she raised several children including John Mark Annie Farley Agnes Lowther George Mark Edgar Mark and Wm H Mark. Funeral held at Wm Mark’s residence and burial at Otterbein Cemetery.
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Ireland
Wm. H. Mark
Union
Neb
Wm. Mark
Otterbein
Nehawka
Jennie Elizabeth Askins
Meigs County
Ohio
James E. Mark
John Mark
Annie Farley
Agnes Lowther
Vbr
Atsmouth
George Mark
Hawka
Edgar Mark
County
Wm. H
Mark
Christian Church
Unien
Serious Accident Involving Jacob Adams On Wagon Endgate
A man named Jacob Adams was injured while attempting to ride a wagon on the endgate. He sustained injuries described as serious and is considered to be suffering while medical care is sought.
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Jacob Adams
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