The Woes of Rockefeller and the Colorado Mine Dispute
The article portrays John D. Rockefeller as beset by threats despite vast wealth. It describes armed guards at his Tarrstown estate, nightly patrols, and heavy security, while noting tensions over Colorado mine disputes and calls for Rockefeller to arbitrate.
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John D. Rockefeller
John PD
Campeciles
Tarrstown
New York
John B
John
Rockefellers
Goulds
Rockefeller
Lindsey
Denver
Old John
Colorado
Foregone talk and Fourth of July rain forecast
The column mocks politicians and forecasts rain for the Fourth of July. References to Carnegie pensions and King George echo historical woes while Charley Bevan is accused of talking through his hat as an early weather note hints at a rain day for the holiday.
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Charley Bevan
Blattsmouth
Governor's lakeside escape delays Elks city visit
Governor Morehead missed the Elks event in town on Saturday as he fished with friends near Ainsworth, while residents awaited his attendance.
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Elks
Morehead
Ainsworth
Ballot order set for November by secretary of state
The secretary of state announces the November ballot order with the Democrats first, Bull Moose party second, Republicans third, Socialists fourth, and Prohibitionists fifth.
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Secretary of State
Bull
Fragmentary historical line hints at political race
Snippet shows a 1930s political scene with a senator in a Republican primary described as an easy winner, alongside a humorous aside about corn and credit, but the text is incomplete and unclear.
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Gumimins
Wheat crop stories raise anxieties over room for sheaves
The article notes growing concern about wheat harvests and whether there will be sufficient space to store the sheaves, reflecting anxious conditions among local farmers.
Kemp Files for Governor Run as Republican Candidate
J J Kemp of Fullerton enters the race as an additional Republican candidate for governor after filing candidacy papers.
Secretary Redfield Noted, Local Green Fields Turn Gold
While Secretary Redfield highlights his points, residents here focus on fields changing from green to gold. The line contrasts national statements with local agricultural and economic optimism about crop maturation and potential prosperity.
Sober driving message stresses safety over inexperience
A public notice laments drivers who ignore sobriety behind the wheel. It argues that many people have yet to learn that sobriety is essential for safe automobile operation.
Secretary Lane Sees Alaska Farm Potential Sparks Wonder
In 2002 Secretary Lane surveys Alaska’s agricultural prospects and discovers only 222 farms across the territory, prompting reflection on untapped farming opportunities and potential growth.
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Lane
Alaska
Doctor Estimates Soul Weight at Three Fourth Ounce
Dr Duncan McDowell claims a soul weighs three fourths of an ounce and questions how he can know it is an average soul. This remark frames a playful debate on metaphysical measures rather than scientific fact.
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Duncan McDowell
Ex Governor Shallenberger Enters Fifth District Race
Ex governor Shallenberger announces candidacy for congress in the Fifth District. He vows to run hard against his opponent Barton, promising a vigorous campaign and sharp challenge ahead.
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Shallenberger
Barton
Four Democrats and Four Republicans Seek State Governor Nomination
The field for governor nomination includes four Democrats Governor Morehead George W Berge John G Maher and R L Metcalfe. The Republicans mirror the field with four candidates.
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Morehead
George W. Berge
John G. Maher
R. L. Metcalfe
Democrats of Franklin County Straw Vote Sparks Wind Gauge
The Lincoln Star reports Franklin county Democrats held a county convention with little action except noting Morehead as a focal point. Experts are unsure if the rally signals reactionary, railroad, or brewing interests.
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Franklin County
Morehead
Lincoln Star
Democrats of Gass County Stand Free of Control
The message backs Democrats who follow democracy and rejects backing those who bolt nominations. It states Gass County Democrats are not controlled by any single person or group and urges understanding of this fact.
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Gass County
Appointment fights linger in Washington power struggle
A year and three months after Woodrow Wilson’s inauguration Republicans continue blocking high paying posts that should go to Democrats. Critics say the delay spoils the administration and widens the feud as vacation appointments are urged to favor one faction over another.
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Woodrow Wilson
Congress
Washington
Hot Weather Advice Promotes Cool Living Tips
Reprinted tips urge minimal weather focus and practical steps. Eat lighter meals and avoid heavy foods, drink water and milk-based drinks, and cool drinks on ice. Wear loose, breathable clothing, bathe daily, sleep outdoors when possible, and avoid crowds and heated arguments during extreme heat.
Justice Triumphs Beyond Theaters In Remarkable Turnaround
Akin to a dramatic play, justice prevails in various places, with Charley Becker the New York police lieutenant receiving a second chance at bat and securing a favorable outcome.
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Charley Becker
New York
Roosevelt Discovers River of Doubt Portrait Added
From the famous pictures of Washington crossing the Delaware and Napoleon at Waterloo to Del Soto by the Mississippi and Funston in the Bag Bay, a new work features Theodore Roosevelt discovering the River of Doubt in an evocative portrait.
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Washington
Delaware
Napoleon
Waterloo
del Soto
Mississippi
Funston
Roosevelt
Teegarden Files for State Treasurer on Republican Ticket
J M Teegarden of Weeping Water has filed for state treasurer on the Republican ticket. Teegarden is a banker and praised as an efficient officer and a rattling good fellow by supporters in Cass County.
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Cass County
J. M. Teegarden
Weeping Water
Teegarden
Jim
Four-way Democratic gubernatorial primary stirs field
The race for governor features four Democrats with Governor Morehead likely to win the nomination. BR. LL. Mathealfe enters the race quietly but could influence several votes, ensuring a large role for the primaries.
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Morehead
BR. LL. Mathealfe
Pending primary shows minimal chances for Toby and Edgerton
The piece notes Toby and Edgerton may be found too small for Congress in the upcoming primary. It mentions DeLoyd Thompson pondering looping at one mile altitude as a risky earned income. It also cites a miners' strike causing 12 million dollars in losses and lawsuits likely worth another 12 million.
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DeLoyd Thompson
Metcalfe Files for Governor on Democratic Ticket
Rh L Metcalfe has finally filed for governor on the Democratic ticket. The piece notes uncertainty over who desires the office more Metcalfe or Sam McKelvie.
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Rh. L. Metcalfe
Metcalfe
Sam MecKelvie
Maupin Declares Candidacy for Railway Commissioner
Will Maupin again launches himself as a candidate for office on the Democratic ticket seeking the railway commissioner post. The Journal endorses him and hopes for his nomination as a lively campaign unfolds.
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Will Maupin
Ofice
Journal
Lincoln Journal on Nebraska university relocation debate
A Lincoln Trade Review excerpt criticizes the anti university move and warns that relocating the university to the farm would raise taxes, burden the people, and harm agricultural research and development. The piece denounces opponents and defends continued university placement.
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Lincoln Trade Review
Cits
University Cuto
Nebraska political rift deepens in Democrat Republican discourse
The article argues Nebraska politics are highly tangled with Democrats seen as stronger yet split against progressives. It notes Republican resistance to dropping the old banner and criticizes factional infighting within the Democratic side, warning against ruinous confrontations and urging unity.
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Nebraska
Fiu
Treatment of Vagrants at Fort Wayne Sparks Debate
A Fort Wayne dispatch reports police clipping hair and paddling barrels to expel 22 vagabonds. The piece questions whether fines and hours-to-leave policies shift the problem to others and risk creating wandering punishment. It notes the hardship and argues for broader solutions beyond exile.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Nebraska Wheat Crop Survives Harsh Weather
A Nebraska wheat crop proves resilient despite severe cold and late-season trials. Farmers report strong stands and potential yields as the grain nears harvest readiness.
Democratic Nomination Puts Hamilton in Town Primary
John W. Hamilton was nominated for governor by the Democrats in the town primary election on Monday. A splendid man, very popular throughout the state. 1st Secretary Redfield says Americans do not use scientific methods in export trade. perhaps after public curiosity is aroused he will offer a clearer illustration of efficient methods.
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John W. Hamilton
Vund
Redfield
Nagel Calls Press Regulation Impossible Before Missouri
Charles Nagel former secretary of commerce and labor told a University of Missouri audience that regulating newspapers is futile and that public opinion serves as the true regulator. He stated that laws governing the press cannot succeed without public sentiment backing them.
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Charles Nagel
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
University of Missouri
Back to the farm movement and Wilson on trusts
Leslie's Weekly extols a national back to the soil sentiment praising suburban farming and the lover of farm life. It notes farm values shifting toward villa sites as cities spread. President Wilson tells manufacturers to pursue anti trust statutes now and avoid radical change later.
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Leslie's Weekly
Wilson
United States
Congress
Nebraska City man seeks statewide office this year
John Mattes Jr of Nebraska City has campaigned for lieutenant governor and led his ticket. He served one term in the state senate from Otoe County and runs this year as a Democrat, expected to be nominated and elected.
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Tion
John Mattes, Jr
Nebraska City
State Senate
Olee County
Mattes
Aldrich and Hammond Clash Over Nebraska Governor Nomination
Ex governor Aldrich and allies duel with Ross Hammond for the Nebraska governor nomination. Aldrich threatened to run but agreed to drop out after Senator Kemp of Fullerton filed, a move praised as prudent amid Aldrich’s storied political history.
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Aldrich
Ross Hammond
Senator Kemp
Fullerton
Nebraska
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