Cattle Men Guilty on Most Counts in Land Fraud Case
Bart lett Richards Will G Comstock Charles OC Jameson Aqauilla Triplett found guilty on thirty six of thirty eight counts in a government indictment charging conspiracy to defraud the United States of title use and possession of public lands in Sheridan and Cherry counties Nebraska 1904 1905. The trial began November 20 1904 and involved 132 witnesses with an indictment described as the largest in the district.
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Omaha Bee
Bartlett Richards
Will G. Comstock
Charles OC
Jameson
Aquilla Triplett
United States
Sheridan
Cherry
Nebraska
Richards
Richards, Comstock
Nebraska Land and Feeding Company
Aqauilia Triplett
Alliance
Neb
George Tilden
Charles C. Jameson
F. M. Walcott
Thomas M. Huntington
Fred Hoyt
James Baird
Acquilla Triplett
Amy &. Todd
G. M. Wolcott
Thomas M. Hunting
Ami B. Todd
R. S. Hall
WH. C. Brome
Omaha
A. W. Crites
Chadron
Gurley & Woodrough
Railroads Offer Free Passes to Newspapers Despite New Law
December 19 report from St. Louis notes M K and T railroad plans to issue passes and mileage to newspaper staff during the coming year, arguing advertising supports transportation costs. Official says annual check up will follow, predicting other lines may grant similar concessions. Also an ad notes ManZan Pile Remedy in collapsible tubes sold by Gering & Co's drug store.
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St. Louis
Gering & Co
Omaha bargain rocking horse shocks local shoppers
A Saturday sighting in Omaha markets showed an unpainted rocking horse priced at 65 cents, rough and shoddy, lacking bridle straps, compared to well-made 75 cent versions sold by merchants. The item sparks a home buying moral and promotes Dade's Little Liver Pills by Gering.
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Omaha
Weeping Water Herald
Pineapple Juice Touted as Diphtheria Cure
A historical note claims pineapple juice can cure diphtheria by swallowing ripe juice and warns against unripe fruit. The account describes the juice as corrosive to mucous membranes and cautions on improper fruit ripeness.
Sears mall order department may closeJanuary 1
The Retailers Journal notes the Sears Roebuck Chicago grocery department will likely discontinue on January 1 due to falling sales and the pure food law banning adulterated cheap edibles. The piece condemns mall order houses and contrasts home dealers. Included is a list of teachers attending the State Teachers association at Lincoln and notes on papers to be presented.
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The
Retailers Journal
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Chicago
Wesley Clark Arrested After Refusing Police Order
The Sunday State Journal reports Wesley Clark of Union town board arrived in the city intoxicated and refused to go home when ordered. He identified himself and challenged arrest, facing a struggle before being arrested and fined with costs. Also notes a medical ad for Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup.
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The
Sunday State Journal
Wesley Clark
Town Board of Union
Roosevelt and spelling reform in the news era
The passage praises President Roosevelt for endorsing simplified spelling while noting its limits. It argues spelling freedom is an inalienable right of the sovereign people, resisting coercive efforts to enforce change. The piece juxtaposes the allure of reform with the enduring authority of the traditional spelling book.
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Roosevelt
High School Holiday Programs and Debates Draw Support
Friday afternoon exercises drew a good number of parents and friends who enjoyed music recitations readings and a debate on whether the city should own and create the lighting plant. The pro side won shi nd07 polots with Messrs Kirk Bates and Chas Mapes leading the negative Warnest Worn.
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Messrs
Kirk Bates
Chas. Mapes
Warnest
Railroads Abandon Age Limits in Hiring Practices
Railroads in America move away from a strict age limit for new hires with many lines like Boston and Maine and Burlington prioritizing qualifications over years. The Railway Carmen's Journal notes the change as sensible, arguing experience and ability outweigh arbitrary age rules and that firing an incompetent worker has no legal obligation to continue employment.
Curtis Bride Reunites With Wife on East Trip
Lewis Curtis returned home today with his bride Blanche Dillinger of Greencastle Illinois. The couple wed yesterday and on his morning train they arrived, telling relatives they kept the affair secret while Curtis celebrated with cigars. Blanche Dillinger formerly worked at Mrs Streets millinery in this city.
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Lewis Curtis
Curtis
Millie Curtis
Union
John Kuliney
Groom Harold Overbeck and Miss Julia Hottman Married
The necessary papers were made out today to Harold J. M. Overbeck of Omaha and Julia Hottman of Wilbur. Judge Travis performed the ceremony. The couple will spend Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Todd and then visit Julia's parents in Wilbur.
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Harold J. M. Overbeck
Omaha
Julia Hottman
Wilbur
Travis
T. E. Todd
Holiday Lost To Christmas Rush At Local Shops
The Havelock Messenger reports heavy work at the shops will prevent a holiday next Monday. An imperative demand for heavy engines to handle Christmas traffic means many workers will stay on overtime instead of taking the extra day off.
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Havelock Messenger
Baking powder claim boosts flavor and digestion
A claim states the baking powder offers dietetic value beyond belief, making foods taste delicious, stay moist, keep better, and digest more easily than any other baking powder or leavening agent.
Motive Power Shortage Hinders Nebraska Rail Service
Second Vice President Daniel Willard disclosed to the Interstate Commerce Commission that Burlington has ordered 200 high power locomotives this year and received 101, boosting power by 20 percent. The railroad also ordered 6,000 new freight cars, with 2,000 already on the tracks and 2,000 more en route. railroad men say improved motive power could ease car shortages and speed train tonnage.
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Burlington
Nebraska
Nvterstate Commerce Commission
Daniel Willard
Willard
Justice Archer Court Hears Amelia Heldman Case
In Justice Archer's court Amelia Heldman sues Wm. Noxon Jr for paternity. Plaintiff swears Noxon Jr is father of a child born November 9. Defendant failed to appear. he offered marriage with consent of his father, which she refused. The young man is said to have left the state.
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Archer
Amelia Heldman
Wm. Noxon, Jr
Postmistresses Visit Gretna Family At Christmas
Miss Cora Allen Baker postmistress at Gretna and deputy Miss Gertrude Brainbridge spent Christmas with sister Mrs. W. E. Rosencrans. The Journal cautions them about train misdirections by Rosey, recalling a prior mix up sending Miss Baker to Pacific Junction instead of Omaha.
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Cora Allen Baker
Gretna
Gertrude Brainbridge
W. E. Rosencrans
Rosey
Miss Baker
Plattsmouth
la Pacific Junction
Omaha
It Takes Nerve It Takes Nerve
An advertisement touts nerve force as the body’s power source and promotes Dr Miles Nervine as a remedy to strengthen nerves, ease weariness irritability and sleeplessness, and support digestion and circulation amid a testimonial from a married reader.
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Miles
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