Yuan Shi Kai Formally Inaugurated President
Yuan Shi Kai was formally inaugurated as president of the republic of China in a ceremony attended by delegates provincial envoys and military officers. The United States transport Abarenda reached Taku and marines were sent to Peking to relieve 290 infantry from Manila returning to Tien Tsin. Ministers and commanders at Peking and Tien Tsin remain vigilant for possible developments.
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Peking
Yuan Shi Kai
Republic of China
Foreign Office
United States
Abarenda
Taku
Pei Ho
Manila
Tien Tsin
Deneen Pledges Direct Presidential Primary Call
Governor Deneen says he will call an extra legislative session to enact a direct presidential primary law if a pledge is signed by two thirds of both houses to pass a bill with an emergency clause. The statement comes as Chicago reports on the political move.
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Chicago
Deneen
Senate
House
Lincoln capitalists plan ten million dollar Loup river canal
A Lincoln group outlines a $10 million project to harness the Loup river for a large power canal from Nance to Platte counties with stations planned at Genoa and Columbus. Land options were secured last week and power supplied to ninety Nebraska cities. Water rights decisions by the state board are awaited as work may start at Genoa once adjudication occurs.
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Lincoln
Loup River
Loup
Nance
Platte
Genoa
Columbus
Nebraska
Nebraska Company
Destruction of Deer in Hills Reported
Reports from Black Hills describe extensive deer die offs due to coyotes and wolves. Carcasses are found in deep winter snows as deer fail to flee the pursuing predators amidst widespread hunting pressure. Will Investigate Woolen Company in Congress Inquiry. Washington reports the Rules Committee will recommend investigating the American Woolen Company over organization capital labor and corporate status following the Lawrence strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jead
S. D
Black Hills
Woolen Company
Washington
American Woolen Company
Congress
House Committee On Rules
Lawrence, Maas
Bad Fire at Winnipeg Destroys Warehouse Killing Six
A blaze at the Inter national Harvester warehouse in Winnipeg Manitoba caused six deaths and about a quarter of a million dollars in losses. A wall section blew out burying three firemen and two onlookers. In Passaic New Jersey Health Commissioner George Michaels was arrested for refusing to allow his daughter Dorothy to be vaccinated and plans to test the case.
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Winnipeg
Man
International Harvester ‘Company
Passaic
N. J
Dorothy
George ‘Michaels
Board of Education
Endure a Perfect Man Sued for Divorce in Oakland
Edwin Hirsch, an Irvington merchant, has received a decree of divorce from Hazel Hirsch after she deserted him two years ago. Testimony describes Hirsch as virtuous, giving his wife every luxury, allowing unrestrained amusements, never speaking unkindly, and abstaining from liquor, tobacco, profanity, and late hours.
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Oakland
Cal
Edwin
Hirsch
Irvington
Hazel Hirsch
Who Owns South Pole A Question From New York
The article notes debate over who owns the South Pole territory surrounding it with Captain Roald Amundsen mentioned and international law under discussion. It reports El Paso Texas authorities allowing arms and ammunition for rebels and shipments received by rebel officers.
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South Pole
New York
Norway
Ingsthe
South Polé
Raeld ‘Amundsen
International
Arctic
Antarctic
EL Paso
Texas
Nebraska Hogs Fattening Trials Compare Corn Alfalfa Rations
Nebraska Experiment Station bulletin reports hog fattening results from trials with corn and alfalfa. It details ration blends, weights, and profits, noting corn with rack fed alfalfa tops the list and corn alone nearly matches profitability at certain prices. It also covers substitute grains like wheat barley and their economic impact.
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Nebraska
North Platte
Taft Club at Harvard Formed Under Hughes Presidency
Beatrice reporter notes Harvard’s new William Howard Taft club elected Chas Evans Hughes Jr of the U S Supreme Court family as president with Samuel Rinaker of Beatrice Nebraska as secretary treasurer. A 17 year old Auburn girl Miss Mable Clarey attempted suicide due to a broken romance in Nemaha County.
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Beatrice Man
Cambridge
Mass
Chas. Evans Hughes, Jr. So
Justice Hughes
Supreme Court of the United States
Harvard Law School
William Howard Taft Club
Harvard
Samuel M. Rinaker
Beatrice
Neb
Nemaha County
Mable
Clarey
Auburn
Farmers Off for Canada to Start New Farms
Five farmers from near Wymore in Gage County head to Canada to begin farming on rented land or land they have recently bought, seeking opportunities abroad.
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Canada
Gage County
Wymore
Land valuation soars on Madison County reappraisal
Reappraisal of school lands in Madison County shows heavy increases in value. One parcel rose from 1.65 to 65 dollars per acre and another from 6 to 39 dollars. The changes affect practically all lands in the area. North Platte voters authorize city to fund water works under a U S decree using 1909 bonds of 10 000 issued for a new system.
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Madison
Lincoln County
North Platte
United States Circuit, Court of Appeals
North Platte Water “Works Company
Nebraska Bank Act Receives Royse Approval With Cautions
Secretary Royse reports Nebraska banks show strong health with no bank failures in eight years and higher deposits. He notes smoother enforcement of the new bank guaranty deposits law, but calls for clearer sections 45 and 46 to avoid conflicts over public funds and guaranty fund use. He urges legislative fixes for less confusion in applying the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royse
State Banking Board
Nebraska
Guaranty Fund
Legal Department of the State
University board undecided on farm demonstration stations
The state university board of regents has made no definite arrangements to provide farm experts for demonstration farms, despite agitation by the country life commission. The issue will be placed on the April 9 meeting agenda for possible policy statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Regents of
the State University
Hfe Commission
Statewide primaries filings close March 19
Secretary of State Wait announces nominations must be filed thirty days before the primary. Nominations postmarked after March 19 will not be received, with one day grace for mailed submissions to arrive. The primary is set for April 19.
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Wait
Reffe Succeeds Hoeffer on Optometry Board
Governor issues commission to J H Reffe of Hastings as a member of the Optometry Board replacing F Hoeffer of Aurora. The appointment follows the state optometry society recommendation. The employers liability bill draft has been under two days of session with progress. one or more meetings remain to finalize several unsettled points.
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Reffe
Hoeffer
J. H. Reffe
Hastings
Optometry
F. Hoeffer
Aurora
Optometry ’Society
Seed Corn Germination Testcasts Debate on Local Seed Sources
A grain dealer challenged farmers advice to use seed from their own early-maturing ears. Lecturers argued only testing proves seed quality. An ear sample yielded zero sprouts in a germinator. Chemist Redfern reported seed germination by tests with 87 percent, others around 70 percent, including 1910 crop and 1909 crop seeds.
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Redfern
Plow Grasshoppers Under Warns Nebraska Farmers
Prof. Swenk state entomologist warns Nebraska farmers to expect more grasshoppers due to a dry season. He urges early deep plowing to bury eggs before hatch, preventing surface emergence and reducing infestations. warns against leaving land unplowed to avoid large future swarms.
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Prof. Swenk
Associated State
Nebraska
No Lincoln Candidate in Nebraska G A R Commander Race
The article notes no candidate from Lincoln for department commander of the Nebraska G A R this year. The field includes Judge M. W. King of Geneva and John A. Dempster of Omaha, with some talk favoring Judge J. S. Hoagland of North Platte.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
M. W. King
Geneva
John A. Dempster
Omaha
J. S. Hoagland
North Platte
Not Guilty Verdict In Lincoln Self-Defense Case
The jury acquits John Harris the Omaha teams ter of killing John McFry a Lincoln iceman in July after he claimed self defense. The verdict returns not guilty on the charge.
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John Harris
Omaha
John McFry
Lincoln
Nebraska Democrat Hall Gets Baltimore Convention Plans
Nebraska physician and Democratic National Committee member Dr. P. L. Hall has word from Josephus Daniels of Raleigh that a committee has been chosen to arrange accommodations and travel for newspaper men attending the Baltimore convention.
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P. L. Hall
Nebraska
Josephus Daniels
Raleigh
N. C
Baltimore
Plan to Create State Reformatory on Semi Arid Farm
A proposal to separate convicts and create a reformatory for younger and less criminal offenders suggests locating it in a semi arid region. The plan envisions a large farm where prisoners would perform work and the site used for experimental purposes.
Holbrook Telephone to File Report on Valuation Request
The Holbrook Telephone company had argued it was exempt from a physical valuation but now states it will comply with the valuation request and file a report as directed by Judge 3B. F. Good, attorney for the state railway commission.
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The
Holbrook Telephone Company
3B. F. Good
State Railway, Commission
Commission
February Temperature and Snowfall Report
The mean temperature for February was 25 degrees, slightly above the 24.9 degree average. Total precipitation reached 1.31 inches, yielding 14.3 inches of snow, with normal rainfall about .74 inches, an excess of a little over half an inch.
Railway Board Grants Nebraska City Gas Bonds Bid
The railway commission approved Nebraska City Gas Companys request to issue 30000 in bonds beyond its 45000 capital stock. President Frank R Gruver filed the application, originally proposing to raise 120000 in bonds and capital stock.
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The
Railway Commission
Nebraska City Gas.company
Frank R. Gruver
Murphy Suffering Tuberculosis in Prison Life Sentence Case
Kenneth Murphy one of four Cherry County youths sentenced to life for the murder of Charles Sellers is reported to have tuberculosis. The disease is incipient but shows aggravated symptoms. An outdoor cowboy, confinement in prison has struck him hard. a pardon or parole may be sought if his condition worsens.
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Murphy
Kennth Murphy
Cherry County
Charles Sellers
English Writer Observes Chinese Theater In Pekin
An English writer describes a Pekin theater scene as a vast crowded hall with men on one side and women on the other. He notes the omnipresent orchestra, unscenic stage, and all-male cast for female roles, plus vivid costumes and dramatic duels. The performance blends humor and tragedy as audiences react with tears and stoic silence.
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Pekin
China
Christendom
Pendleton Lawyer Sues NP for 60000 Over Arm Injury
Dana Smythe of Pendleton Oregon a leading attorney and official of the Commercial and Wool Growers associations travels to Portland to press a damage suit against Northern Pacific for sixty thousand dollars. He alleges a train incident en route to Tacoma eighteen months ago caused the loss of his arm and lengthy hospital stay.
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Pendleton
Ore
Dana Smythe
The
Commercial Association
Oregon Wool Growers’ Association
Portland
Northern Pacific Company
Tacoma
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Underwood & Underwood
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Vetones Varnish CO
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