Nebraska Governor Views U S Penitentiary Rules
Leavenworth Kansas Governor Chester H. Aldrich of Nebraska toured the federal prison spending ten hours inspecting every department and reviewing architect plans with Warden R. W. McClaughry. He praised the facility for cleanliness and discipline and said it is well managed with low expenses. Senator Brown reports campaign expenses under three hundred dollars beyond filing and postage, while Representative Norris shows five hundred forty eight dollars in total campaign outlays with J. R. McCarl handling most of Norris’ spending. Senator Brown seeks a Maine souvenir for Lincoln. the Navy declined the unsigned request and asked for proper signature.
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Leavenworth
Kan
United States
Chester H. “Aldrich
Nebraska
R. W. McClaughry
United States Penitentiary
Aldrich
McClaughry
Lincoln
Washington
Brown
Buffalo County
Norris
The
Senate
J. R. McCarl
McCook
Maine
Navy
Grand
Army
Mellor
Nebraska Agricultural Board
Peculiar Election Condition Leads To Mayor Result
In Viroqua WisconsinAugustus Smith the elder recorded as Augustus Smith the merchant was declared mayor after the official count. He defeated Augustus Smith the younger the high school principal by a 161 vote majority.
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la Crosse
Wis
Augustus Smith
Viroqua
Augustus Smiths
Des Moines Publisher Lafayette Young Announces Senate Candidacy
In Des Moines the informal candidacy of Lafayette Young for United States senator to replace W W S Kenyon is announced by Young the Des Moines Capital publisher. Young followed J P Dolliver by appointment of Governor Carroll and served in the senate until Kenyon’s election. Missouri River at Pierre rises to thirteen and a half feet, encroaching on residence districts as waters continue to climb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafe Young
Des Moines
Lafayette Young
United
Missouri River
Pierre
S. D
Payt Pierre
General conference of reorganized Latter Day Saints meets in Independence
The general conference of the reorganized church of Latter Day Saints convened in Independence Missouri with members from across the world in attendance. Joseph Smith the president, now blind, attended briefly while his son Frederick M. Smith, first counselor, presided.
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Church. of
Latter-Day 'Saints
Kansas
S World
General Conference of
Reorganized Church
Latter- Day“ “Saints
Independence
Joseph Smith
Frederick M.smith
Arizona House Passes Equal Suffrage Bill
In Phoenix on Monday the Arizona legislature approved a bill granting women full suffrage. The vote was 21 to 4 in the house, marking a major milestone for equal suffrage in the state. High hay prices were noted in Cincinnati as Timothy hay fetched $30 a ton, a peak since the Civil War.
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Miétory
Phoenix
Arizona
Cincinnati
Timothy Hay
Why Americans Move to Canada for Free Homestead Land
The article notes rising Americans traveling to Canada under government programs to settle on free 160 acre homesteads or purchasable land at 15 to 20 dollars per acre. It cites praise from U S senators and reports a Minnesota man's nine year success with crops in Alberta District near Battle River. It highlights favorable prices, climate, and coal nearby as compelling reasons to relocate.
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Canada
Ates
Champ Clark
U. S. Senate
U. S
Senate
Congress
United States
Wiliam Johnston
Alexandria
Minn
Albery
Battle River
Minnesota
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Eh Acre
Alberta
Ottawa
No Wonder Over Foreign Nobles Amid American Losses
Dialogue notes Hicks and Dicks discussing foreign nobles and American fortunes, with a remark about 680 reflecting many American millionaires losing their fortunes recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicks
Baby’s Rash Healed By Cuticura After Months Of Itching
Mrs. Margaret Gunn of Roxbury Massachusetts reports a nine month treatment with Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment cured her baby’s severe rash that covered the body face and head during travel in Ireland and England. The doctors had blamed diet and climate and the family sought relief through Cuticura products. The note claims no scarring and urges mail order sample from Cuticura Dept. L Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
England
Ireland
Baby
Margaret Gunn
Burrell
St. “Roxbury
Mass
Cura
Criticism of Nebraskan prison conditions draws questions
Prof Taylor from Chicago university questioned after a forty minute visit, alleging inmates are better men than former Warden Delahunty and criticizing conditions. Officials say his remarks lack information and fuel resentment, hindering reform. Details include prison labor, contract terms, and legal rulings on county offices and state printing bids.
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Lincoln
Frant
Graham Taylor
Chicago University
Nebraskan Penitentiary
Delahunty
Taylor
Morley
Melick
Board of Public Lands and Buildings
Iis
Smith
Shal Jenberger
Lee
Lee Broom and Duster Company
March divisons granted in Lancaster County court
During March the district court of Lancaster County issued twenty three divorces. Decrees went to seventeen women and six men. Cruelty was the most common ground cited for the applications.
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District Court of
Lancaster County
Norris Campaign Pivot Near Nebraska Primary
Congressman Norris contemplates coming to Nebraska for the windup of the primary campaign as plans shift and both Norris and Brown may participate despite earlier understanding that neither would take part.
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House
Norris
Nebraska
Brown
Lengthy ballot estimated in Clay County
Secretary Thomas of the state printing bureau estimates the ballot length in Clay County where he resides at five feet. Other counties may be longer due to more candidates for county offices.
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Thomas
State Printing’ Bureau
Clay County
New Taxation Law Sparks Bank Mortgage Tax Debate
A banker asks the attorney general about tax on bank mortgages under a new law. Henry Seymour, secretary of the state board of equalization, argues banks’ mortgage loans are exempt if no party bears the tax, while the attorney general's office contends a mortgage can be real estate and taxable. National banks are barred from real estate loans.
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Attorney General
Henry Seymour
Secretary of State Board of Equalization and Assessment
Seymour
Attorney General’s Department
Potatoes Jump In Price Amid Shortage This Spring
Potatoes are higher this spring with prices from 51 to 55 cents a peck and close to $2 a bushel. Last year they faced losses as stock was overestimated and prices fell to 90 cents. Speculators expect profits this season due to a marked shortage, though no one knows when the rise will stop.
Primary Bill Too Late Draws Fire From Kenesaw Advocate
I. D. Evans of Kenesaw, author and longtime backer of the primary law, says pairing the presidential and state primaries is a mistake. He argues the single ballot is too long for voters to cast informedly, risking neglect of either state officers or presidential preference.
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I. D. Evans
Kenesaw
Lapsley Sentenced After Check Forgery Wedding Trip
Beatrice resident Lloyd Lapsley once an electrical engineer forged a $200 check and used the proceeds to fund a wedding journey. District judge and jury moved his address to prison. Sheriff Schick captured him in Dennison Texas. Trial ended in an indeterminate sentence of two to ten years.
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Lapsley
Lloyd Lapsley
Beatrice
J. L. Schick
Gage County
Dennison
Tex
Creighton to Host Nebraska Wesleyan in Tennis May 4
Creighton University schedules a tennis match with Nebraska Wesleyan College for May 4 following a week old agreement. The Coyotes will tour Nebraska Iowa and Kansas and will also play Omaha University on May 3.
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Nebraska Wesleyan
Creighton University
Nebraska Wesleyan College
Coyotes
Nebraska
Iowa
Kansas
Omaha
Omaha University
Creighton
Workmen's Accident Group Planned in State
An organization modeled after the Woodmen accident association aims to operate in the state. A formal application to organize and conduct business has been filed with the state auditor.
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Workman Accident Association
Order of United Workmen
Woodmen Accident Association
Midnight Scare Burglary Joke in Cellar Debate
A chemed punry headline about a midnight scare references a burglar in the cellar and a witty quip about a cellarette. The text plays on wordplay between burglar and burglar ette as a punchline.
Milford soldier camp dog dispute ends with ultimatum
In Milford a resident who runs a soldiers home issues an ultimatum to a tenant to remove his dog from a second floor room. The elderly couple allege that Commandant Hilyard keeps a dog while he denies the claim, and the letter orders the dog to be removed or the occupant and spouse must leave the home.
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Hilyard
Milford
Nouse
W. J. Bryan Tours the Middle and Eastern States
W. J. Bryan departed for an extended speaking tour across middle and eastern states. He is set to deliver political addresses and speak on candidacies and policies as arranged by his itinerary planners. The secretary of state is notifying corporations to pay the annual occupation tax due July 1 each year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Bryan
Middle and Eastern States
Secretary of State
Burlington Sand Freight Granted Ab sorption Permit
The railway commission grants the Burlington road permission to absorb switching charges on sand shipped from pits on Burlington lines not reached by other roads when the freight amounts to one car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Railway Commission
Burlington Road
Food for State Institutions Contracts Awarded in Nebraska
The Nebraska state board awarded supplies for state institutions after competitive bids. Sugar cost $5.89 per hundred, down from $6.75. Meats, flour, and feed were bought for several institutions including Asylum Lincoln Armour & Co and S&S Home, with varied vendors and amounts listed. The Flege murder case will be retried in Thurston County after a change-of-venue request and affidavits. Third District Women’s Clubs delegate convention set for Tekamah April 16 with 100 delegates expected.
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Lancaster County
State Board of Purchases
Lincoln, Armour & Co
Norfolk
Armour & Co
Feeble Minded Institute
S. & S. Home
Burket, Fresh, Son & Miller
Ss. & S Home
Milford, Swift & Col Sieadeacabavess
Girls’ Industrial School
Armour
Asylum — Ingleside
Hastings Milling Co
Crete Mills
Burkett
S &S
Iiilford
Seward City
Boys’ Industrial School
Skearney Mills
Alata
Cudahy Packing Company
Southwestern Mills Co
Feed S & S. Home
Burket, Cured, Swift & Co
Robin J. E Guthrie
Nebraska Industrial Hame
Seward City Mills
Penitentiary
Dixon County
Flege
Thurston County
Ponca
Burt County
Tekamah
State Board Awards Contracts on Competitive Bids
The state board of purchase and supplies completed contract awards for state institutions. Sugar purchases totaled $5.89 with bids for supplies finalized at $3.89 per unit, following months of bidding activity.
Revival converts and farms drive Nebraska activity
Evangelist Bromley reports 300 conversions in Superior over five weeks of revival in a tabernacle despite bad weather. Lincoln farmers buy hay, with several orders and sales reaching multiple points. one farmer sells hay for 22.50 a ton. Dam washed out near York. Thayer mill dam loss estimated at 1500 dollars. Nebraska state fair board signs pact with Wortham and Allen united shows for fair midway. Fire Warden Randall demonstrates safe oil lamp exit using a rolled newspaper to prove flame backs away.
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Nuckolls
Bromley
Superior
Tabernacle
Lincoln
Mellor
Wortham & Allen
United Shows
Springfield
Indiana
Illinois
Nebraska
Charles Randall
State House
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Polk
Hmmsgaraiy
GOV
Malne
Ayres
Seward
Blaine
State Printing Bureau
Mr. Bryan
Allaoquer
Custer County
Frank Payers
Joseph Teahon Hear Anselmo
Holcomb
State Board of Purchase and Supplies
York
Thayer County
Thayer
Alabastine Company
Grandville Road
Island Rapids, Mich
New York Cty
Desk
Water Street
Sterling, Illinois
Anes
W. V. Bennett
Omaha, Neb
Western
UNION
W. Adama St
Chicago
Lewiss
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