Local residents arrive and depart with holiday visits
Nehawka residents Bert Mills and Mixe Bess Edwards arrive in the city and Omaha trips are noted. A1 Clabaugh, A Lamonds, Mary Obachelot, Anna Morley and others travel to Lincoln or Omaha for visits or business. City figures along with school principal Oscar Larson and Mra. Maud Bunch attend events and return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Clabaugh
Shenandoah
Mixe Bess Edwards
Omaha
Mrs. Join McBride
C. I. Graves
Union
Ln A. Lamonds
Bartlett
Jesse Miner
Mary Obachelot
Misa Anna Morley
Lincoln
Changes in law on immigration coming year
Secretary Nagel’s annual report urges more family unity in immigration. It calls for pre admission inquiry into immigrant families, tighter steamship company regulation, and fines for bringing in single or diseased immigrants. The 1910 total 1,198,037, with 1907’s peak over 1.28 million anticipated to be approached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nagel
Department of Commerce and Labor
United States
Bride's Pocket Picked On California to Denver Trip
May Yohe and her husband F M Reynolds, a musical comedian, were forced to travel to Denver for several hours after a pickpocket stole Miss Yohe’s money and tickets on a train from San Francisco. They awaited a friend in St Louis who had been wired for funds.
Scientific meeting of geological and paleontological societies
Fittsburg on December 28 reports scientists from across North America converging for the annual gathering of the American Geological Society, American Paleontological Society, and the Society of Geographers. Discussions will cover pebble formation, earthquakes, geysers, and the creation of minerals and volcanoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fittsburg
North America
American Geological Society
American Paleontological Society
Society of Geographers
Seyferlich Promoted to Fire Marshal of Chicago
Charles Seyferlich has been named fire marshal of Chicago succeeding James Horan who, with twenty three others, died in the stockyards fire last week. Seyferlich, older in years and service, was next in line for the promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Charles Seyferlich
James Horan
Stock Yards
Seyferlich
Horan
Former Milwaukee official surrenders in embezzlement case
Milwaukee on December twenty eight Frank J Heller, former secretary of the Skarab Polaki Loan and Building association, who disappeared five years ago after being charged with a large shortage in loan accounts, surrendered to authorities as a warrant charged embezzlement of five thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Frank J. Heller
Skarab Polaki Loan and Building Association of
Nine Tons of Eggs Seized in New Jersey Cold Storage
Federal officers seized nine tons of liquid eggs described as filthy, decomposed and putrid material from the Merchants' Refrigerator Company cold storage plant in Jersey City. The action was authorized by a warrant issued by the United States commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Merchants’ Refrigerator Company
Jorsey City
Seiuure Ta
United States
Head On Collision Kills Two In Stockton
A head on collision between Great Western work and freight trains in Stockton near Dubuque killed two passengers and left one seriously injured on December 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque, Top
Stockton
Great Western
Civil suit against National Packing sealed in Chicago
District Attorney W. Sins asked Judge to dismiss the government case against the National Packing Company, once labeled a trust. Officials say the move clears the way for criminal trials of indicted packers. Federal officer notes the packers sought delay to focus on the civil suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
A-torne
W. Sins
National Packing Company
Federal District Court
Crete Postmaster H. M. Wells Dies by Self Inflicted Gunshot
Crete Nob Dec 28 H M Wells postmaster and former state senator died by suicide with a gunshot wound. At sixty three he had been despondent following multiple family losses including his wife and two relatives. Wells edited the Crete Vidette for many years and leaves a son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crete
Nob
H. M. Wells
Wella
Long Prison Terms Meted to Kidnappers in Brooklyn Case
In Brooklyn a judge sentenced Marta Rappa and Stanilao Patienz to from twenty five to forty nine years in state prison after convicting them of abducting and holding Giuseppe Longon eight and Michael Rizzo seven in captivity. The Longon parents received a ransom letter demanding fifteen thousand dollars for their son’s return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fawcett
Brooklyn
Marta Rappa
Stanilao Patienz
4& Menace
Giuseppe Longon
Michael Rizzo
Bomb Outrage In Tenement On East Fourteenth Street
Two hundred occupants fled to the street when a Black Hand bomb exploded in the lower hallway of a tenement on East Fourteenth Street. It blew out the first floor stairway and shattered windows. Salvatore Catolanio, a line manufacturer on the ground floor, said a letter demanding $1,000 under death threat had been received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
East Fourteenth Street
Salvatore Catolanio
Fire damages building housing Munro Publishing in Vandewater
A fire destroyed the upper three floors of 2420 Vandewater street where Munro Publishing and several printing and binding firms operated. Four firemen were injured by a falling cornice. Estimated damage reaches 100,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Vandewater Street
Munro Publishing Company
Nine-year-old George Hartwell Survives Kite Fall
In Philadelphia a boy was lifted by a large box kite and dropped onto a chestnut tree, leaving him partly unconscious and nearly frozen. George Hartwell, nine, is in serious condition after the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
George Hartwell
Two Killed and Fifty Hurt in Intercity Viaduct Crash
Two people died and over fifty were injured, four seriously, after a street car collision on the Intercity viaduct between Kansas City, Missouri and Kansas City, Kansas. The deceased were Omer A. Duke and John Harding, both identified as colored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Here
Kan
Omer A. Duke
John Harding
Thurman man kills himself after penny refused at resort
Perry county town report says George McNamels of Thurman Ohio drank carbolic acid after being refused a dime for transport home. The incident occurred at a resort on Capital avenue and left one man dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Capital Avenue
George McNamels
Thurman
Body found in well in Kansas City
The body of an unidentified woman about twenty six was found in a well in the southeastern part of Kansas City. Police are investigating whether death was self inflicted or the result of foul play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Treasurer Elect Names Deputy in Osceola
Berwyn Nebraska December 28 Wallace O George announces C S Mickey of Osceola is appointed deputy treasurer in a formal budget practice change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berwyn
Neb
Walter O. George
Mickey of
Oscoola
Lawyers Will Indorse a Judge
Nebraska State Bar Association plans to indorse a candidate for the vacant Eighth U S Circuit judgeship after a special order of business following an address by George Whitelock of Baltimore. Likely nominees include Myron Learmed Omaha Judge B C Cabkins Kearney and H H Wilson Lincoln. Judge B F Good urged returning to district attorneyship and simplifying civil and criminal practice and procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Nebraska State Bar Association
Eighth United States Circuit
George Whitelock
Baltmore
American Bar Association
Myron Learmed
B C. Cabkins
Kearney
H. Wilson
Lincoln
B. F. Good
State Association
Judge Good
Nebraska county treasurers form association in Lincoln
Lincoln reports a meeting of Nebraska county treasurers to form a state association in Lincoln on January 18 and 19. About seventy five treasurers and deputies are expected, with discussions on statute changes, term limits, and potential salary increases for county officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Nebraska
Donahue Hearing Begins in Omaha Court
Formal objections to the complaint against Chief of Police John J. Donahue were filed by attorney W. J. Connell as Referee Robert B. Evans opened a special court. Evans said testimony would proceed subject to objections and will be sent with the record to the state supreme court after the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
John J. Donahue
W. J. Connell
Donahue
Robert BR. Evans
Dakota City
Evans
Supreme Court
Evana
Governor Commutes Burglary Convict and Parole Details
Governor Shallenberger commuted Lowell L. Adair’s three year burglary sentence in South Omaha to two years. Adair is a one armed man with a prior sentence. his wife and three children face hardship. The governor also reduced Regnar Anabel of Harlan county from two years to one year for taking goods from his employer while managing a store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Shallenberger
Lowell L. Adair
South Omaha
Adair
Regnar Anabel
Harlan County
Rabel
Phelps to Oversee Inaugural Program in Nebraska
Major E H Phelps in charge of the Inaugural program for Nebraska national guard duties announces a reception for incoming state officers and farewell for outgoing officials at the state house on the evening of January 5. Music and refreshments listed. Governor elect Aldrich has not appointed a military staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
E.H. Phelps
Nebraska National Guard
State House
Aldrich
Kee nan wins state races in Nebraska event
Lady Kee nan entered by J. L. Keenan of Friend finished first money in the state races with May Bailey, Pare and Nosber, as runner up. Sea Breeze owned by Coates and Gabriel of Exeter and Oklahoma Girl owned by Wilson and Sloan of Hildreth divided first and second money in the consolation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Keenan
J. L. Keenan
Finshed
May Bailey
Pare & Nosber
Sea Breeze
Coates & Gabriel
Exeter
Oklahoma Girl
Wilson & Sloan
Hildreth
Government Jobs Open to All Over 18
Government positions for Railway Mall Clerks Custom House Clerks Stenographers Bookkeepers and more with salaries from 300 to 2500 annually. Examinations nationwide and thousands of appointments planned. Write for free instruction and information to the Bureau of Instruction 79 J Hamlin Building Rochester NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Instruction
J, Hamlin Building
Rochester
N. Y
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Endorsed by Waverly Man
A Waverly Virginia man, Mr. B W Le Hall, extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the best cold cure and says he has recommended it to friends who agree. The product is sold by F G Fricke and Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. le Hall
Waverly
Chamberlain
F. G. Fricke & Co
Chamberlain's
Adeline Plantation Land Offer with Travel Deal
A promotion touts Adeline Plantation Land in Louisiana with high sugar and corn yields. It markets travel by Payne Special from Omaha on December 20 and January 3 and 17, with round trip fare 32.60 and sleeping car berths included. It urges contacting Windham Investment Co. in Plattsmouth for particulars and also advertises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe for all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Omaha
Calendar by Jos Triner Promotes Bitter Wine Elixir
A 1911 wall calendar from Jos Triner, producer of Triner's American Elixir of Bitter Wine, showcases his company complex from cellars to labs with colorful biographic detailing. Copies available by mail for 10 cents in stamps to 1333 1339 South Ashland Avenue, Chicago Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos, Triner
Triner
Jos. Tuiner
Ashland Avenue
Chicago
Omaha Forester Visits Friend Overnight
Mr. A. G. Hamel of Omaha, connected with the government forestry service, arrived yesterday and was an overnight guest of his friend W. A. Robertson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Hamel
Omaha
W. A. Robertson
Hamel
Government Forestry Service
Also Mentioned on This Page
California
Colorado
Denver
Burlington
Sonic Colorado
Salt Lake City
Western
R. W. Clement
W. Wakeley
Omaha, Neb
Bert Mills
Nehawks
City
the Perkins
Oscar Larson
Aveca
Mra
Ll. G. Larnon
Mra. Cox
Greenfield
Iowa
Mr. C. Caratons
Detota
M. Luta
Will Tummel
Florence
Kaifenberger
Mra. C
Vallery
Metropolia
Hert Thrasher
Bertie
Mrs. J
Thrasher
M. Chapman
Ruth
Joe
Clement
Ford Company
Otmha
John Albert
H. A. Sehneider
Cedar Creek
Farmers’ Elevator Association
Charles
William
Ethel Bell
Charles Hall
Bell
Plattamouth
Levi Patton
Mr. V. Mullis
Bertha Jackson
Ina Hiatt
Murray
Ethel Beveridge
Kenda
Aliee Lewise
C. C. Werstott
W. Stevens
LaMatte
Plattemouth
J. P. Sattler
W. A. Colip
Fred Malthe
Routh Bend
Fred Kroehler
Havelock
Geo. Weldman
Emma Parkening
Mia
J. N. Jordan
Son George
Greta
HL. G. Todd
Cay Inet
Riley
Herman Gansemer
Metropolis
George Klinger
Hatt Produce CO
Western Land Products
OmahaJan
Ad Mission
The
Lax
Bride
May Yohe
Trenver
Grete Postmaster
HM. Wells
State Bar Association
G. F. Good
Audge Good
Association
Gcatakr AK
Ely
ELY Brothers
Warren St
Ken Eno
Gvernment
Uncle Sam
Windham Investment Co
Plattsmouth, Neh
W. E. Rosencrans & Son
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!