Land for Irrigation Nets 5000 Acres in Frenchman Valley
Kilpatrick Bros of Beatrice Nebr acquire 5000 acres in the Frenchman river valley including Champion water power and irrigation canal for 8 per acre plus 8000 for the ditch. Nee Bros to build ditch line to 4000 acres with water flow and river fall noted. The sale marks the largest land deal in southwestern Nebraska with an estimated value around 45400 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial
Kilpatrick Bros
Beatrice
Neb
Frenchman River Valley
Champion
Afterburn Bros
Vincent & Faber
Peoria
E. E. Averburn
Nee Bros
Senate confirms Nebraska postmasters in executive session
The Senate in executive session confirmed Nebraska postmasters including William H. McNeill at Wayne and Bessie Leach at Cozad among others such as A. E. Sherman Valentine Charles Miner Ravena James L. Stewart Randolph Johiel H. Zercer Madison Kersy Holmes Kearney Charles N. Phillips Exeter William H. Ketcham Crawford W. H. Edger Beatrice George S. Copeland Have lock Sterling P. Glasgow South Auburn Conrad Huber Bloomington William W. Hopkins Oakland Alfred L. Brandle Pierce Cyrus E. Hunter Wakefield William T. Ager Beaver City Denis Tracey Cedar Rapids Carl Kramer Columbus Frank P. Carrick Cozad and Hast inge Henry Gietzen Humphrey Timothy B Calron Lyons James M. Beaver Scribner Roy A. Richmond Wausau William Cash Niobrara Robert D. Thompson North Platte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebrighe
Washington
Senate
Nebraska
William HH. McNeill
Wayne
A. E. Sherman
Valentine
Charles Miner
Ravenaa
James L. Stewart
Randolph
Johiel H. Zercer
Madison
Kersy O. Holmes
Kearney
Charles N. Phillips
Exeter
William H. Ketcham
Crawford
W. H. Edger
Beatrice
George S. Copeland
Havelock
Scribner
Roy A. Richmond
Wausau
William Cash
Niobrara
Robert D. Thompson
North Platte
Beet Growers Won't Meet In Omaha Says Local Paper
NORFOLK Neb January 22. Local inquiry finds no evidence of beet growers planning an Omaha meeting to oppose beet sugar manufacturers. The sugar company is continuing existing crop contracts with terms and prices similar to last year, deemed satisfactory by farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Neb
Omaha
Sioux City
Favorable Action on Lacey Bill for Mine Ventilation
Washington January 22 The house committee on mines and mining favors Rep Lacey Iowa bill requiring 5 000 cubic feet of pure air per minute for every fifty miners at depths over 100 feet in coal mines up from 3 500. Moody Oregon to write the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacey
Washington
House Committee On Mines and Mining
Iowa
Moody
Oregon
Petition to vacate Elkhorn survey roadbed favored
Niobrara Neb January 22 A petition signed by the town's leading businessmen asked the county board to vacation the public highway between Niobrara and Verdigris. The request aims to use the vacated strip as the Elkhorn railroad right of way for its roadbed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhorn
Niobrara, Neb
Board of Supervisors
Here
Verdigris
Narrow Escape Fire Destroys Three Businesses in Bfield
Fire at the Model restaurant in Bfield Nebraska on January 22 threatened the entire business district. The restaurant was destroyed, losses around 1000 dollars. A harness shop within the structure was a total loss with goods valued at two dollars. The post office burned but stamps were saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bfield
Neb
William Saunnders
Farmers dragged under buggy in Nebraska accident
In Bumboldt Nebraska on January 22 two young farmers Will Young and Jack Ryan were thrown from a buggy when it turned a corner too sharply and dragged under the vehicle. Stella witnessed the incident as a man fell on another, causing severe bruises and possible broken bones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bumboldt
Neb
Jack Ryan
Stella
Sven
Nebraska delegates push for national guard warfare updates
Lincoln January delegates Colby Barry Bills Archer and Hayward head to Washington to press for congressional authorization to swap Krag rifles and obsolete field pieces, and to replace the century old military code with modern militia laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
National Guards Association of America
Washington
National Reserve Military Force
Colby
Barry
C. J. Bills
H. F. Archer
William Hayward
Congress
Krag
National Guard
War Department
United States
Arzin
Attempted burglary at bank president’s home thwarted
In Huibboldt Nebraska on January 20 Edwin Samuelson woke to intruders trying to pry open a rear door at F W Samuelson First National Bank president. Edwin armed with a revolver forced the men to flee. the rest of the family was in California and the head had left days before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huibboldt
Neb
F. W. Samuelson
First National Bank
Edwin Samuelson
California
Edwin
Mysterious Malady Slays Horses in Polk County
In Clarks Nebraska on January 20 a mysterious disease linked to eating corn stalks is striking many horses in Polk County. One farmer reports four horses dead in four days as the animals become insane and die within roughly twelve hours. Veterinarians cannot offer treatment or a remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarks
Neb
Polk County
Quarantine Placed at Soldiers' Home in Grand Island
Authorities at the Soldiers' Home in Grand Island Nebraska have imposed quarantine rules restricting inter communication. A case of scarlet fever has been isolated in a nearby cottage, separating the home from the city and its surroundings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Island, Neb
Vacancy in Troop A Second Lieutenant Post
Lincoln Neb Jan 20 Adjutant General Colby announces a vacancy in the office of second lieutenant Troop A cavalry Seward An election to fill the post will be held at the troop's first regular meeting The current officer failed to pass the military examination and will retire upon election of a successor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
Colby
Troop A
Cavalry
Seward
Robbery at P. J. Hart's clothing store in Columbus
Robbers entered P. J. Hart's clothing store in Columbus Nebraska through a back window and lifted several garments. The safe and cash drawer were not disturbed and no clue to the burglars has been obtained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Neb
P. J. Hart
Harsh Severely Injured in Corn Sheller Accident
In Stromsburg Nebraska on January 20 John Harsh son of George Harsh of Osceola suffered a serious mangling of hand and arm in a corn sheller. Amputation was necessary due to the severity of the injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stromsburg
Neb
John Harsh
George Harsh
Osceola
Lincoln officer suspended for failure to file reports
An order by Adjutant General Colby suspends Captain Alfred N Gerecke of Company L Second Regiment stationed at Norfolk for failing to submit regular reports to the state military department. Lieutenant John B Barnes Jr will command until further notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerecke
Lincoln
Neb
Colby
Alfred N. Gerecke
Norfolk
State Military Department
John B. Barnes, Jr
Mullen Man Shoots Himself in Despair
Harry Stafford, 28, who had lived in Mullen Nebraska for two years and worked for H. J. Lowe, shot himself in the head with a 28 caliber revolver. He left a note to Wilson Hewitt and said goodbye to friends, asking them to look after his carcass. His body was found face down in the east end of the B and M paths with a revolver in his hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullen
Neb
Harry Stafford
H. J. Lowe
Wilson Hewitt
Wes
Sugar beet grower reports spark protest from Norfolk business leaders
Norfolk Neb January 21 A flood of reports claiming dissatisfaction among beet growers prompts a strong counterattack by the Norfolk News. The paper accuses sugar trust agents of waging a campaign to stop contracts for 1902, defends the Norfolk sugar beet industry, and cites December price figures to show growers are not being robbed. The piece notes no Omaha meeting is planned and that local halls could host any gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Neb
Norfolk News
Sugar Trust
Omaha
Lincoln
Nebraska
Prosperity Shared by Men at Dempster Mill
Beatrice Nebraska January 21 The Dempster Mill Manufacturing company surprised its mill men by distributing 3000 dollars pro rata by length of service and annual wages Several men received up to eighty dollars each C B Dempster president said 1901 was prosperous and the gift was a reward for faithful service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice
Dempster Mill Manufacturing Company
C. B. Dempster
Public horse sale in Seward yields strong prices
At a public sale of sixty one head of horses in Seward Nebraska on January 21 over seven hundred attended. The first twenty four head sold brought 3359 dollars and 20 cents averaging 199 dollars and 96 cents per head. The full lot of sixty one head sold for 6350 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seward
Neb
Market for Haled Straw
York county farmers report a strong market for baled straw with many baling and selling at 5 dollars per ton in Waco Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco, Neb
York County
Rudd Swanson County Treasurer recount case ends
The contest or recount case of Rudd against Swanson for county treasurer in Clay Center Nebraska was thrown out of court on January 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Center
Neb
Rudd
Swanson
Papillion Hosts First German Auction Sale
The January event drew large crowds as residents contributed items for sale by the management. The sale, a German custom from the old country, is observed as a legal holiday and will be held every month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neb
Nebraska seeks funds for St Louis Louisiana Purchase Exposition
G W Wattles and E E Bruce of the Nebraska Louisiana Purchase Exposition commission issue a circular calling Nebraskans, corporations, and public groups to donate for an exhibit. They cite federal and St Louis funding totals and urge immediate gifts to properly represent Nebraska at the 1904 fair in St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omatia
G. W. Wattles
E. E. Bruce
Nebraska
Lincoln
St. Louis
France
Louisiana Territory
United States
West
Commonwealth
Omaha
Neb
State rejects bondsmen settlement in Bartley case
Attorney General Prant says the state board of compromise has taken no steps toward a settlement with bondsmen or Joseph Bartley. A prior offer was deemed insignificant and not disclosed. The state action remains pending before the supreme court with a possible later compromise unlikely to be initiated by the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Prant
State Board of Compromise
Bartley
Joseph Bartley
Supreme Court
Treasurer buys Douglas County bonds for 70000
Acting under the Board of Educational Lands and Funds authority, Treasurer Stuefer purchased through a Lincoln bank seventy thousand dollars in Douglas county bonds. The bonds carry 4.4 percent interest and were bought on a 3 percent basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Lincoln
Board of Educational Lands and Funds
Stuefer
Lincoln Bank
Peer Ends Life Near Superior Nebraska
Joshua Peer, eight miles south of Superior, Nebraska, killed himself with a shotgun, in a death ruled self inflected. The incident occurred January 18 as reported by local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior, Neb
Joshua Peer
Superior
Requisition of Militia Companies for West Point and Stanton
Lincoln January 18 Adjutant General Colby has honored requisitions for complete equipment for militia companies at West Point and Stanton. The two have been mustered into service and will be assigned to the new Third regiment now forming. Company D of the First regiment adopts the Archer Rifles name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Jan
Colby
West Point
Stanton
Archer Rifles
Laudanum Falls Takes Strychnine At Tilden Neb
J F Coleman of Tilden Nebraska killed himself at his brother’s home using laudanum and strychnine. once a prosperous contractor, he faced reverses and despondency before the deed. local authorities report the suicide and ongoing investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilden
Neb
J. F. Coleman
Devastating Guerrero Earthquake Hits Chilpancingo
A massive earthquake in Guerrero Mexico yesterday caused heavy loss of life and widespread destruction. Reports say about 200 killed and many injured, with Chilpancingo parish church and other buildings in ruins. Telegraph offices were damaged and relief work mobilized as residents camped outside.
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Mexico City
Guerrero
Chilpancingo
Federal Telegraph Office
War Department
Mexico
Chilapa
Association Press
Creamery Owner Vanishes. Bank Seeks Judgment in Suit
Cedar Rapids Iowa Jan 18 W A Smith proprietor of the Mystic creamery and Benton County creamery interests has been missing since Sunday The Merchants National Bank sues in district court for 5275 against Smith and seeks attachment on his property claiming a 2000 loan Matthew Smith is the bank name and Benton County line of creameries mentioned Local readers note the bank action and missing owner context
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iia
W. A. Smith
Mystic Creamery
Benton County
Merchants’ National Bank
Smith
Currantine of Diseased Sheep in Nebraska Statewide
Communications from various sections of Nebraska indicate a statewide quarantine of diseased sheep will be fully enforced following orders from State Veterinarian Thomas. The notice reflects strict adherence to disease control measures across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Thomas
Orman to Call Special Session on Key State Issues
Governor Orman announced a call for a special session of the legislature to tackle the revenue bill challenged by trusts, corporate control measures for railroads, an employers liabilities bill, and financing for the Guiaison tunnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Orman
Guiaison
Oscar Proposes Income Tax and Expanded Franchise
Stockholm January 18. King Oscar opened parliament and urged credits to strengthen the army. He announced bills to extend the franchise for the second chamber and to establish a progressive income tax plus special insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Oscar
Billa
Inauguration of Governor Cummins in Des Moines
Des Moines reports the inauguration of Governor A B Cummins with 5000 attendees at the Auditorium. The procession from the State House featured the legislature, state officials, ex governors and senators Allison and D Polliver. Cummins spoke on taxation, corporate capital, and national competition, urging par value stock and stronger railroad taxation, plus support for the St Louis exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
A. B. Cummins
State House
United States
Allison
Dpolliver
Milliman
Morrison
Episcopal Church
Cummins
Scott M. Ladd
Hawaiian silver coin recoinage bill advances in Congress
The house committee on weights coinage and measures favorably acts on the Hawaii silver coinage recoinage bill. It authorizes all Hawaiian silver coins to be received at par for government dues and then shipped to San Francisco to be recoined at US expense. About 975000 dollars in silver circulates in Hawaii, mostly in silver dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, PD. C
Hawaii
Hill
Connecticut
House Committee On
United States
San Francisco
Hawai
King Edward Opens Parliament With Similar Ceremonial
King Edward opened Parliament in London with a ceremonial procession to the House of Lords. The pageantry in the upper house echoed the February ceremony and the first Parliament of his reign, with historic dresses and revived ancient forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Edward
House of Lords
Schedule Raises Wages for Northern Engineers and Firemen
In St Paul on January 17 a semi official statement says the Great Northern raises wages for engineers now at 4.00 per 100 miles to 4.50 and for firemen from 2.30 to 2.65. Switching engine drivers gain 23.25 dollars per day with one hour deducted for dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul
Minn
Great Northern
Cudahy Packer Buys Cottage Grove Property
Edward Cudahy of Omaha purchases a Chicago property on Cottage Grove avenue for 40000 dollars. The parcel is 100 by 101 feet with east front on ninety four feet north of Seventy first street and has a $18000 incumbrance assumed by the buyer. The land will be improved for business use by the Cudahy concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cudahy
Livestock Market Slows as Cattle and Hogs Fall Prices
Receipts show liberal cattle with few good lots and mostly cows and canners. Packers and buyers pull steady to strong bids on desirable grades while hogs fall amid broad market declines. sheep, goats, and other stock also quote softer, with some lighter and feeder lots fetching lower prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meer Perenty
Liecht
We Tech
Chelee Ewer
Kansas City Cattle Market Report Highlights Mixed Prices
Market bulletin lists various cattle and hog categories with prices in dollars and pounds. Cattle and hogs show mixed steady trends with Western stock notes and feeder counts.
In Memory of the Dead Queen First Anniversary Observed
London marked the first anniversary of Queen Victoria's death with commemorative services across the United Kingdom and the empire. King Edward, Queen Alexandra, and other royals attended a noon service at Windsor. German ambassador von Wolff-Metternich laid a wreath from Emperor William. accession services and salutes followed as ships and churches displayed bunting.
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London
Queen Victoria
United Kingdom
Windsor
Edward
Queen Alexandra
Lord Salisbury
Lord Rosebery
Great Britain
Prince von Wolff-Metternich
Witlian
Cummins Defends Metcalfe Over Filipino Prisoners
Lemuel D. Cummins a former Twentieth Kansas man tells The Journal he and Maurice Cohen killed two Filipino prisoners at Caloocan after being ordered to take them to the rear. He says Metcalfe was nearby but did not see the shooting and that the act was in self defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
The
Journal Today
Lemuel D. Cummins
Twentieth Kansas Regiment
Maurice Cohen
Calooran
Wilder
Metcalfe
Cummins
Cohen
Mettenife
Bryan Makes Final Speech in Madison
William Jennings Bryan spoke before about 2000 in the university gym under the University Oratorical Association. Ex-Senator Vilas and other Gold Democrats sat on the platform as Bryan urged a “Conquering Nation” while attacking trusts and imperialism and lamenting the loss of morality in national policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Bryan
University Oratorical Association
Vilas
Recapture All Convicts From McNeil’s Island Escape
Advices from McNeil's Island say all eleven convicts who escaped from the United States penitentiary on McNeil's Island on Sunday were back behind bars last night. The four stragglers James Moriarity Millie Williams Bruce Kenwright and J. P. Stewart were captured near the earlier locations without a shot fired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
McNeil's Island
United States Penitentiary
James Moriarity
Millie Williams
Bruce Kenwright
J. P. Stewart
Vote Tax Aid for Railroad in Grove Township
Des Moines and Southern Iowa railroad promoters win final tax aid in Grove township Adair county by 17 votes. The grant covers about half the construction cost for a line from a connection with the Great Western near Des Moines through Winterset to Greenfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Des Moines & Southern Iowa
Grove Township
Adair County
Great Western
Winterset
Greenfield
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Frenchman
Fiver Valley
Moen Dreggeed
Hercy
National Guard Association
Columbua
Edward Barr Veils
H. Krust
Christ Senser Serre Seereee
Henry Rascheaesae
Ober Rasch Anuewe Seseee
Jacob Rainey
F. Shawsone Sarcevusees
Henry Steffen
Schultz
ST. Louis Fair
Citi
Zena
Bart
Johan Peer
Omahan
South Omens
Ogli
Moore
Texas
Cnlves
Aples
Reney
Victoria
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