Nebraska to Lease Public Grazing Lands Under New Bill
Nebraska leaders in Congress agree on a land grazing bill modeled on the Lacey act. The interior secretary would lease up to twenty sections for ten years to nonirrigable grazing lands, with proceeds shared by Nebraska, the county, and Reclamation funds. Senator Dietrich to introduce in Senate and seek state approval. Burkett secures postal inspection order for Plattsmouth free delivery pilot.
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Washington, D.C
Nebraska
Dietrich
Shallenberger
Burkett
Stark
Mercer
Secretary of the Interior
Lacey
Senate
Congress
United States
Treasury of
The
Post Office Department
Plattsmouth
Nebraska Senate Adopts Rules Changes and Appointments
The Nebraska Senate convened at 10 05 with most members present. Rules changes were adopted affecting Roberts rules of order, committee sizes, and call of the house. A joint constitutional amendment proposal from Hall of Douglas was introduced with changes to judiciary leadership and salaries. Adjourned to 11 15 tomorrow.
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Senate
Howell
Saunders
Sloan
Committee On Rules
The
Jefferson
Roberts
Committee On Mines and Minerals
Committee On Committees
Warner
Harrison
Brown
Alden
Pemberton
Sheldon
Hall
Hall ‘of Douglas
Judiciary Department
Nebraska
Hal
Committee On Judiciary
House
House Proceedings Open with Pledges and Bills
The Nebraska House convened at 10 a m with an invocation and minutes waived. Representative Sears proposed a rule delaying third readings on public building appropriations until a revenue measure funds indebtedness. 25 new bills were introduced, led by Ramsey's elevator and grain shipping facilities bill with a $100 fine for violations. Senator Howell’s Senate File 1 on Omaha waterworks faced printing and proofreading issues after haste to distribute at a real estate meeting.
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Sears
Ramsey
Gage
Howell
Senate
Omaha
Citizens Confiscate Coal In Bellevue Norwich Ohio
A Bellevue council and coal dealers conferred to seize coal cars from the Wheeling and Lake Erie line. Citizens with shovels unloaded anthracite and soft coal at the rate of eight dollars a ton through local dealers in rapid distribution.
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Bellevue
Anthra- Wheeling & Lake
Kansas Inauguration Promises Strong State Future
W. J. Bailey was sworn in as governor of Kansas in Topeka as a brisk winter day underscored the ceremony. The speech lauded Kansas progress, the school system, and future potential in mining, manufacturing, and agriculture while urging citizens to uphold the law and pursue widespread prosperity.
Inaugural Address by Kansas Governor Bailey
Governor Bailey’s speech greets applause as he takes office for a two year term. He pledges honest governance and state welfare with broad cooperation, recalling Kansas history and the motto To the stars through difficulties as the state begins a new century. He honors the founders who built Kansas character and pays tribute to those who placed Kansas’ star on the national flag.
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Kansas
Bailey
Brett Bailey
Stanley
Kansas House Officers Slate Endorsed After Caucus
The republican caucus in Topeka recommended a full slate for house officers led by Speaker J. T. Pringle with C. D. Jones as speaker pro tem W. P. Mason as chief clerk Steve Cave as sergeant at arms J H McFarland as chief door keeper Rev A C Pyle as chaplain and Mrs Evelyn Bradford as postmistress The Leland Long Stanley faction claimed a victory by agreeing on the slate at an after dinner meeting.
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Kansas House
Topeka
Kan
Republican Legislative Caucus
House
J. T. Pringle
Osage County
C. D. Jones
Norton
W. P. Mason
Neosho
Steve Cave
Haskell
J. H. mcFarland
Lincoln
A. C
Kansas Stockmen Prosperous Bank Growth in Syracuse
The State Bank of Syracuse in Hamilton county Kansas plans to raise its capital to 25000 dollars. Deposits near 150000 dollars serve residents of Hamilton Stanton and Morton counties. With under 600 voters, deposits equal about 250 dollars per voter, reflecting cattle country prosperity.
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Kansas
Syracuse
Hamilton County
Hamilton, Stanton
Morton
National Board of Trade Agrees On Revision Report
The executive committee completed its review of the constitution revision report and will present a formal report today for action by the national body tomorrow. Topics include ship subsidy, interstate commerce amendments, railroad pooling, anti scalping laws, a department of commerce, tariff commission, and the Isthmian canal.
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National Board of Trade
Department of Commerce
Senate Agriculture Committee Backs Expanded Powers for Secretary
Senator Warren reported the committee on agriculture favors a house bill to increase the secretary of agriculture powers against contagious livestock diseases. The committee recommends adopting an amendment making violations of the provisions a misdemeanor punishable by fine and imprisonment.
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Senator Warren
Committee On Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture
Supreme Court Dismisses Annie Wright Seminary Case
The U S supreme court dismissed for want of jurisdiction the case Annie Wright Seminary of Tacoma Wash against the city of Tacoma. The dispute involved an assessment on a street improvement payment resisted. The state supreme court decision against the seminary is affirmed.
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United States Supreme Court
Annie Wright Seminary
Tacoma
Wash
Washington’ State Supreme Court
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