Burkett bill on reclamation entries aims at faster land title
Senator Burkett introduced a measure allowing reclamation entrymen after five years residence to assign entries within projects and receive patents after proof of reclamation and payment of charges. The bill targets Nebraska Wyoming project settlers tired of waiting on water. It enjoys Interior department support.
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Washington
Burkett
United States
Nebraska- Wyoming
Circuit Court
Administrative Board of State
Administrative Board
St. Louis
Railroads
Brown
Indian Office
Nebraska
Madriz Elected President of Nicaragua by Congress
Congress approves Jose Madriz, Zelaya ally and former judge, as Nicaragua’s president after a stormy session. Unanimous vote followed by cheering and calls of viva Madriz, viva Leon, down with monopolies, down with tyranny, long live the constitution.
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Zelaya
Managua
Jose Madriz
Central American Court of Justice
Cartago
Nicaragua
Madriz
Viva
Leon
Ex Senator Harris of Kansas Dead in Chicago
Former U S Senator William Alexander Harris, who served Kansas from 1897 to 1908, died suddenly Monday at his sister in law Lydia Mackey's home in Chicago after a heart disease attack. He had come to attend the International Live Stock Exposition.
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Harris
Chicago
United States
W. A. Harris
Kansas
William ‘Alexander Harris
Lydia M. Mackey
Apportionment of State School Funds by County
Superintendent Bishop filed his report detailing how state school funds are apportioned among various counties. The document lists allocations and shows differing shares for each county based on the official formula.
Superintendent praises Omaha corn show value and future
State Superintendent E. C. Bishop returns from the Omaha corn show enthusiastic about its educational value. He says the exhibit far outclasses all previous shows and hopes the event remains in Omaha next year. Auctions totaled about 5000 dollars with prize kernels selling at ten car lots for 10 dollars each and second prizes at 6 to 7 dollars.
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E. C. Bishop
Omaha
Bishop
Nike
Nebraska
Harry Seltz
de Soto
G. N. Titus
Tekamah
Sixth district gains another candidate for congress
Robert G. Ross filed with the secretary of state as a candidate for the populist nomination. He resides in Lexington Dawson county.
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Robert G. Ross
Secretary of State
Mr. Ross
Lexington
Dawson County
Supreme Court backs occupation tax law in protest funds
The supreme court upholds the occupation tax law and the state treasury will gain about $20,000 as 600 corporations have paid the tax under protest to the secretary of state.
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Treasury
Supreme Court
Secretary of State
Burlington Owes $590 30 for Oil Inspection Fees
State official reports Burlington owes 590.30 to the oil inspection department for work done by a predecessor. Inspector Mullen certifies to the attorney general and asks whether to file suit to recover the amount.
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Burlington
State of
Mullen
Prisoner Transfer After Assault Attempt at War Den Wife
Mrs. Jennie Geiger, once confined in the penitentiary, was moved to the asylum after allegedly attempting to assault Mrs. Smith, wife of the war den, with a piece of board. This transfer follows the incident and related disciplinary actions.
Towne Not Yet Hired to Argue Nebraska Bank Case
Former U S Senator Charles A Towne of New York has not been engaged by the Nebraska state to present the bank guaranty case before the United States Supreme Court despite reports to that effect.
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United States
Charles A.” Towne
New York
Nebraska
United States Supreme Court
Liberty Runs Free for Murderer in Nebraska Case
Andrew M. Treat, accused of murdering Thomas Grafius in Shelton, Neb, was freed by a county court jury and may live openly within legal bounds. The feud began after Grafius married Treat's former wife following a divorce and a court judgment in Treat’s favor. Grafius died July 5. coroner ruled death due to other trouble, not gunshot. Frank Shmidt, arrested in Belville Kan, is charged with forgery for stealing and passing a forged Tyson check at Daykin and Hemenover’s store. Alfred Watts suspected of sharing in profits and being sought by authorities.
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Neb
Andrew M. Treat
Thomas Grafius
Shelton
Treat
Grafius
Fairbury
Frank Shmidt
Belville
Kan
Shmidt
R. M. Tyson
Tobias
Tyson
Daykin
Hemenover
Schmidt
Alfred Watts
British Envoy May Be Appointed Ambassador to Washington
Sir Maurice De Bunsen, British ambassador at Madrid, may succeed Bryce as Britain's representative in Washington. Born of German origin, he began as an attaché in Washington in 1878 and has held posts in Tokyo, Siam, Constantinople, Paris, and Lisbon. He also has an independent fortune.
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New York
Sir Maurice de Bunsen
Madrid
London
Ambassador Bryce
Great Britain
Washington
United States
Sir Maurice
America
First Bunsen
William B. Astor
John Jacob Astor
Astor
Ufe
Tokyo
Siam
Constantinople
Paris
Lisbon
Miss Annetta Chooge Injured Near Press in Crete
Miss Annetta Chooge of the Vidette-Herald force suffered severe bruises after her skirts were drawn toward a revolving shaft near the job press in Crete Nebraska. Oliver Head, another force member, turned off the electric switch just in time to prevent a limb injury. Recovery is expected to take some time.
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Crete
Neb
Annetta Chooge
Vidette-Herald Force
Oliver Head
Teacher shot himself at Sterling Nebraska home
Tecumseh, Neb. Professor J A Dimmmick, principal of Sterling schools, fired a .22 rifle bullet into his temple at his Sterling home Thursday evening. He died soon after as his wife and five year old son Willis were nearby. The tragedy shocked the village.
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Tecumseh
Neb
J. A. Dimmick
Sterling
Willis
Wimmick
Youth Shot Self at Farm Home in Wahoo
Frank Gaul twenty attempted self destruction with a revolver at Ernest Watson’s farm in Wahoo Neb. The bullet pierced his right breast as he lay ill and brooding, and doctors report little chance of recovery though he remains alive.
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Wahoo
Frank Gaul
Ernest Watson
Wolf Shot Near Geneva at Fair Grounds
Two young rabbit hunters shot a large grey wolf found inside the fair grounds fence near Geneva Nebraska. The animal, partially stunned after colliding with a wire, was brought down after initial difficulty. It is the first wild animal seen in the area for several years.
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Geneva
Neb
Child Burned After Lye Incident in Stratton Neb
The youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Martin ingested lye while their mother scrubbed a floor. A doctor arrived promptly but could not prevent severe burns. The child remains alive.
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Lye
Stratton
Neb
F. H. Martin
Gold Nuggets Found at Plum Creek Camp
Foreman Noonan reports discovering a number of fine free gold nuggets at the Plum creek camp where a dam is under construction for the Ainsworth Electric Power company. The find comes amid ongoing work and the project timeline remains steady.
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Ainsworth
Net
Plum Creek
Ainsworth Electric Power Company
Noonan
Principal Dies Suddenly in Ogallala skating on river
Ogallala Nebraska principal Dean Stewart of Ogallala High School collapsed and died Wednesday night after skating on the South Platte river. His parents reside in Palmyra.
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lOgalalla, Neb
Dean Stewart
Ogalalla High School
Stewart
South Platte River
Palmyra
Boy Severely Hurt In Nebraska Pocket Knife Accident
Fairbury Nebraska two local physicians were summoned to the home of August Theye seven miles west of Fairbury for an injury to his young son. While running with an open pocket knife the blade penetrated the abdomen but did not reach the bowels. The boy remained seriously injured but expected to recover.
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Fairbury
Neb
Thaye
Clay Statue Designed for Henry Clay Monument
Chicago sculptor Charles J. Mulligan designed a new Henry Clay statue for the Lexington Kentucky monument. Set in place April 12, the date marks the statesman’s birthday. The 16 foot original statue survived a lightning strike on a 125 foot shaft, guiding the new work funded with a $10 000 Kentucky appropriation.
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Chicago
Henry Clay
Lexington
Charles J. Mulligan
Statesman
Notable Rheumatism Remedy Promised by Renowned Doctor
An old newspaper snippet promotes a rheumatism cure using a recipe: one ounce Saraa parilla syrup, one ounce Toris compound, and half a pint of high grade whiskey. The mixture is taken as a tablespoonful before meals and at bedtime, with shaking before each use. Drugstores or wholesalers supply the ingredients.
Ancient sheath gowns reveal timeless fashion twists
An Egyptologist notes that 15 centuries before Christ the Nile ladies wore linen sheath gowns with side slits for anklets. They styled hair with puffs and padding and used rouge and pomade, proving modern fashion quirks have old roots.
States Unite in Tuberculosis Fight Across West
Western states excluding Idaho, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada and New Mexico join the tuberculosis campaign. State sanitoria for TB treatment are now in Minnesota, Idaho, Missouri, Arkansas, North Dakota, South Dakota and Oregon. Anti tuberculosis associations organized and active in Washington, Oregon, California, Arizona, Montana, North Dakota, Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas and Louisiana.
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Mississippi
Idaho
Wyoming
Utah
Nevada
New Mexico
Minnesota
Missouri
Arkansas
North Dakota
South Dakota
Oregon
Washington
California
Arizona
Montana
Colorado
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Iowa
Louisiana
The Country's Spread and State Formation
The area conceded to the 13 original states by the peace treaty of 1783 was 828000 square miles, but their present area is only 326000 square miles. The remaining 602000 square miles form in whole or part 13 other states.
A Rare Good Thing and Witty Quips Brighten Page
A collage of product notes and jokes features Allen's foot Ease for sore feet and Hamlin’s Wizard Oil for soothing relief. Quotations praise Allen’s Lung Balsam for coughs and bronchitis while playful lines reflect social quirks and domestic humor of the era.
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Allen
Matilda Holtert
Providence
R. I
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