Bryan disputes World charges on campaign funds
Lincoln dispatch June 4 reports William J. Bryan denying knowledge or consent of a Thomas F. Ryan contribution to the Nebraska campaign. He vows to return any money if Ryan proves the gift and reiterates open support for Judge Parker after the St Louis convention.
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Lincoln
Associated Press
William J. Bryan
New York World
Mr. Bryan
Thomas F. Ryan
Bryan
Ryan
Allen
Democratic State Committee
Sheehan
Nebraska
Parker
Dahlman
National Democratic Committee
National Committee
Mr. Sheehan
Mr. Ryan
Judge Parker
St. Louis
Republican Committee
Burglars Try Many Places in City
The association of house-breakers was active Friday night with four attempts on Win terstein Hill at Batton Kopiska Johnson and Hraska and other locations reported. Police watched suspects in the dark but could not catch them. The piece suggests harsher deterrents to curb the burglar activity.
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Winterstein Hill
H. T. Batton
Chas Kopiska
Frank Johnson
Joe Hraska
Fourth in Plattsmouth Promises Great Fourth Celebration
The Cass county Fourth of July plans progress with committees working energetically to arrange attractions speakers and music. The Journal promises one of the finest celebrations and urges families to plan to attend the county seat on the national day with full details to follow in a week.
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Cass County
Birth of a baby boy at J R Rummerfield home
The stork visits J R Rummerfield as a healthy baby boy is welcomed. All family members are reported as doing well and the father expresses joy, praising the arrival as a bright addition to their home.
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J. R. Rummerfield
Relief Clause Defines Inability To Work In Policy
The supreme court interprets the Burlington relief department clause to mean physical inability to perform the member’s current job at the time of injury, not merely any lower paid work. In Hattie Keith v Burlington railroad, the plaintiff won 3638.70 after Keith, a switchman, was injured, received 1.50 daily for fifty two weeks, then worked as a bartender until his death four years later, with 75 cents daily until death. evidence showed ongoing inability to work regularly due to injuries, and relatives' lower pay did not relieve railroad liability.
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Burlington Relief Department
Supreme Court
Hattie Keith
Gant Keith
Burlington Railroad
Keith
Anderson family sails to Sweden for three month visit
Ernest Anderson his wife and son Victor depart for the east to visit their old home in Sweden and travel to Loholm and other Swedish and Norwegian points for about three months. They live in Havelock where he works at the Burlington machine shops and previously served on the city council.
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Ernest Anderson
Victor
Victor Anderson
Sweden
Loholm
Norway
Anderson
Havelock
Burlington Machine Shops
Double Wedding in Johnson County Couples Wed in Advance Licenses Returned
While passing through Weeping Water yesterday Ralph B. Winter and Olive R. Merrick of Adams and Theodore D. Foss of Sterling with May Jones of Adams, all in Johnson county, were married after securing licenses in advance. The affidavit and licenses were returned to the county judge's office this morning.
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Ralph B. Winter
Olive R. Merrick
Adams
Theodore D. Foss
Sterling
May Jones
Johnson County
Pioneer Andrew B. Taylor laid to rest in NE Nebraska
Andrew B. Taylor, a pioneer who arrived in 1857, was laid to rest Friday in Ejikenburg cemetery south of the city after a long illness. Revs J. T. Baird and Salsbury led services at his residence before the burial, and he left a legacy of efforts to improve the land and welfare of the community.
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Andrew B. Taylor
Taylor
J. T. Baird
Salsbury
Ejikenburg
Accident at Avoca Leaves 12 Year Old Injured On Elevator
The incident occurred last Tuesday in Avoca as Henry Dunkak, 12, climbed the man lifter elevator and was raised quickly. He toppled over the edge, tearing scalp skin and injuring his neck requiring fourteen and six stitches respectively. He walked home fainted. doctors Shaw and Brendel attended.
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Avoca
Louie Dunkak
Henry
Drs.Shaw
Berlin
Brendel
Lincoln Special Says Court Won’t Keep Up With River Shifts
The Nebraska Supreme Court admits its jurisdiction fails to follow the Big Muddy changes. John Rober seeks title quieting on river land now in Iowa. Land settled 1856, patent 1860, river’s shifts left farm between old west channel and new east bank. Court rules abrupt river shifts keep state boundary in old channel.
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Lincoln
Supreme Court
John Rober
Washington County
Nebraska
Iowa
Entertaining Six O'Clock Dinner for George Oldham at Mrs Moore's
Mrs Dora Moore hosted a six o'clock dinner at her home on Friday to celebrate her brother George Oldham. The gathering included Rev J H Salsbury Dr T P Livingston and others who enjoyed a jolly evening with stories and reminiscences before departing as delighted guests.
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Dora Moore
George Oldham
J. H. Salsbury
T. P. Livingston
W. K. Fox
J. M. Roberts
W. D. Jones
Frank Schopp
J.W. Johnson
C. A. Rawls
Frank E. Schlater
D. C. Morgan
W. E. Rosencrans
Paving Work Delayed by Rain
Rain halted paving work last night and operations will resume Monday. Several workmen including Thomas Gaule August Nordain John Deveney and John Moore left for Omaha this morning and will return Monday.
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Omaha
Thomas Gaule
August Nordain
John Deveney
John Moore
Executor Residence Determines Estate Assessment
Lincoln special reports the attorney general rules estates under an executor are assessed in the locality where the executor resides. A Syracuse case involved a widow whose property, under an executor in a neighboring town, was assessed in Syracuse and then by the executor’s deputy. The AG’s opinion confirms the executor’s locality governs assessment.
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Lincoln
Syracuse
Addison Wait
Making an Extended Tour By Mr C E Wescott
Friday Mr C E Wescott left for Chicago to handle business then to New York and Boston for more matters He will visit Pittsfield Mass to see his old home then travel to Toronto and Montreal for further business He will go west to Winnipeg Calgary and Alberta to view land and conclude with Edmonton before returning home.
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C. E. Wescott
Chicago
New York
Boston
Pittsfield
Mass
Toronto
Montreal
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Calgary
Alberta
Canada
Edmonton
Fourth of July Wrestling Match Draws Omaha Prospects
D C Morgan of the amusement committee reports a reply from J M Gillain manager of the Omaha auditor ium offering two top wrestlers Herbert Johnson and Jack Kinney both Y M C A Omaha members. The committee states these two will serve as a great attraction for the day.
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D. C. Morgan
J. M. Gillain
Omaha
Herbert Johnson
Jack Kinney
Athletic Association
Guy McMahen Loses Whistling Voice After Birth of Son
It is reported that Guy McMahen, famed for his whistling, can no longer whistle after a son arrived on Friday. He cannot form a smile as his mouth shape changes. All are well with the family and surrounding folks expect the merry tunes to resume in time.
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Guy McMahen
Guy
Plattsmouth
Packer
Real Bryan book praised for home libraries
The Journal reports on The Real Bryan by Richard L. Metcalf, compiling Bryan’s speeches and writings on 150 subjects. The 1.25 dollar postpaid volume promises useful information and is urged for quick orders.
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Bryan
America
Richard L. Metcalf
Mr. Bryan
Great West
Fiftyth birthday celebration for Mrs Cyril Janda
Friends and neighbors gathered Friday evening at Mrs Cyril Janda's home for her fiftieth birthday. About fourteen couples attended with social conversation music and a delightful supper to close the enjoyable occasion.
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Cyril Janda
Emma Goodrough and Family Face Lye Accident
Emma Goodrough, a small child, remains in serious condition after ingesting concentrated lye at her home of O E Goodrough. Doctors report severe mouth and throat swelling as the family marks the arrival of a baby brother the day before.
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O. E. Goodrough
Emma
Not What the Country Needs Opposes Aldrich Vreeland Bill
The Lincoln News argues the Aldrich Vreeland emergency currency plan mainly helps Wall Street and centralizes control in New York and Chicago. It criticizes use of railroad bonds and commercial paper notes as currency and warns of inflation and a six year sunset clause.
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Lincoln News
Rey
Congress
Wall Street
New York
Chicago
Aldrich-Vreeland
United States
State Sunday School Workers Gather at Fremont
The State Sunday School convention meets at Fremont from June 9 to 11 with ex official members the pastors and superintendents. Delegates are allotted one per 1 scholars or fraction thereof. Last year Hastings sent 1147 delegates. about the same number expected at Fremont. Authorities urge full county participation and lodging credentials from Paul S. Dietrick Lincoln Nebraska.
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Fremont
Hastings
Freront
Paul S. Dietrick
Richards Block
Lincoln
Nebraska
Banner Counties
Pau
Judge Frees Mrs. Mason on Good Behavior Despite Refusal
Judge M Archer presided over a hearing on offenses by Mrs. Laura Mason in the citys south district. Citing jail discomfort, the judge offered release on good behavior if she would be good. She declined yet the judge released her and offered advice.
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M. Archer
Laura Mason
Missouri River Case upholds land dispute ruling
Clerk Davis reports Iowa Supreme Court affirmed Mills County Court findings in Henry T Clark versus Henry Brandt. The suit centered 20 acres in St Mary Township's section two near Bellevue, involving a 1903 tax deed and disputes over taxes and land use since 1893. The high court upheld the lower court’s decision setting aside Brandt’s tax deed.
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Davis
Iowa Supreme Court
Henry T Clark
Henry Brandt
Mills
Glenwood Tribune
Missouri
St Mary
Henry Clark
Bellevue
Big Muddy
Nebraska
Iowa
Clark
Brandt
Supreme Court
Emerson Chronicle Changes Hands in Nebraska Ownership Shift
The Emerson Chronicle changes ownership with Frank L. Lemon of Havelock Nebraska named as new owner and editor. W. E. Wells will stay a few weeks to assist and may relocate, after leading the paper for the past year.
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Emerson Chronicle
Frank L. Lemon
Havelock
Neb
Wells
The
Chronicle
Glenwood Tribune
Beatrice May See June Bride Sale Promotion
The Beatrice Sun notes a Fremont merchant’s plan to advertise a June bride sale and suggests Beatrice adopt a similar event. The writer approves the idea as a cheerful occasion amid a catalogue of local bachelors.
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Fremont
Beatrice
Beatrice Sun
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