Senate votes against Porto Rico tariff provision
Thirty three senators voted to strike the 15 percent Dingley rate on Porto Rico goods, a defeat that did not settle the bill’s final passage. Beveridge argued for reciprocity, while amendments on coffee duties and U S Porto Rico trade rules dominated the debate.
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Washington
Senate
Porto Rico
Beveridge
Indiana
United States
Pettus
Alabama
Gallinger
Bacon
Lindsay
Kentucky
Miles
No Plague at Cozumel Clears Rumors of Outbreak
The Mexican ambassador confirms there has been no bubonic plague in Cozumel or elsewhere in the republic. An advisory order closes Cozumel port to ships from South American ports due to plague reports in Argentina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cozumel
Yucatan
Republic
Argentine Republic
Quiet Funeral for Joubert
General Joubert fell ill Sunday morning and died from acute bowel inflammation. His body will lie in state tomorrow then depart by special train to Rustfontein near Wakkerstrom for a quiet burial as requested, without military honors.
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Pretoria
Joubert
Rustfontein
Wakkerstrom
Russian Press Aims at Berlin on Franco-Russian Ties
In Berlin on March 30, influential Russian papers urge alignment of Germany with Russia and France against England. Kreuze Zeitung cites Prince Trubetzky arguing France and Russia are not a threat, while Britain risks global peace. Germany seeks a stronger fleet to counter British pressure.
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Germany
Berlin
Russia
France
England
The
Kreuze Zeitung
Prince Trubetzky
Neds
Roberts to Engage Them North of Bloemfontein
London reports Boer forces concentrating about fifteen miles north of Bloemfontein with Lord Roberts sending Seventh Infantry Division and part of General French cavalry to reinforce Glen and nearby positions. Boers raid near Bloemfontein. Johannesburg police harass farmers who surrendered arms and cattle.
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London
Bloemfontein
Glen
Lord Roberts
French
Johannesburg
Campbell
Tauings
Barkly West
Warrenton
Maucers
Lord Methuen
Barkly West District
Kimberley
Kenhardt
General Persons
Free State
Mazerna
Ladybrand
Cloclolan
Basutoland
Buller
Ree
Czar Sends Troops Weigh On Boer War Fronts
Reports from Bloemfontein and Kroonstad say 15000 Russians may be aiding Boer forces as Jinger vows to retake Bloemfontein within a week. Troop reinforcements reach Kumassi and Ladybrand to Winburg, with Grobluar reportedly captured and Free Staters reaching Norvalspont. A Russian detachment operates near Natal outposts while Moscow considers boosting army size.
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Bloemfontein
New York World Cablegram
Transvaal
Colesburg
Kroonstad
Jirnger
Kumassi
Ladybrand
Winburg
Grobluar
Norvalspont
Clements
Kroonstadt
London
Natal
Ganotzki
Times
St. Petersburg
Taylor to Fight to the End
Governor Taylor travels through Louisville en route to Butler county for his sister’s funeral. He states he will follow the attorney agreement delaying action until the U S Supreme Court rules. He reiterates no move by Republicans while the Court of Appeals case remains unresolved.
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Louisville
W. §. Taylor
Butler County
Court of Appeals
Taylor
Supreme Court of the United States
Consul Merriam Dies in Chile Post
Washington report says Joseph W. Merriam United States consul at Iquique Chile died at his post yesterday. Born in New York he was appointed from Massachusetts as consul there in November 485.
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Merriam
Washington
State Department
United States
Wilson
Santiago
Chile
Joseph W. Merriam
Iquique
Mr. Merriam
New York
Massachusetts
Platt Seeks Indian Congress at Pan-American Expo
Senator Platt introduced an amendment to the Indian appropriation bill to fund a congress of representatives from various Indian tribes at the Buffalo Pan-American Exposition with 40000 dollars allotted for expenses.
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Platte
Washington
Senator Platt
United States
Trimble seeks Democratic nomination for Seventh District
Frankfort Ky March 30 South Trimble speaker of the Kentucky house announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination to Congress in the Seventh district. Emma Gray Cromwell secretary of the Ladies Goebel Monument committee reports $10 600 raised by ladies in the counties for the monument and expects to have $50 000 by two months hence as the subscription books stay open.
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Trimble
Frankfort
Kentuck House
Emma Gray Cromwell
Insanity Defense Outlined in Horlocker Case
Hastings Nebraska April 2 extracts from Judge Adams charge discuss presumption of sanity and innocence. The text asserts insanity is not a crime and a mental disease can negate guilt only if the act is irresistibly driven, while insane impulses may still carry responsibility if resistible. The jury must not infer insanity from crime or motive.
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Hastings
Neb
Adams
Horlocker
Lang Relieved as Beatrice Feeble Minded Youth Institute Head
Lincoln Neb April 2 B F Lang of York a governor appointee loses the post as superintendent of the State Institute for Feeble Minded Youth at Beatrice Dr W H Deering of Cass county is named his successor No change at the institution until about May 1 Lang will stay as head until then Governor Paynter exonerates Lang from charges of incompetence to govern subordinates but cites other concerns
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Lincoln
Neb
B. F. Lang
York
Poynter
Beatrice
W. H. Deering
Cass County
Wnitl
Lang
Paynter
Dr. Lang
Lee Sentenced for Forging Express Money Order
George L Lee pleaded guilty to forging an express money order while night operator at the Burlington Missouri depot in Louisville Nebraska and received fifteen months hard labor in the penitentiary from Judge Jessen in district court. The judge showed leniency due to apparent penitence and it being his first offense.
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Plattsmouth
Neb
George 5
Lee
Burlington & Missouri
Louisville
Jessen
Nebraska Art Association elects new officers in Lincoln
Lincoln April 2 The Nebraska Art Association announces its officers for the year with President F. M. Hall and Vice President H. B. Lowry leading the group. Secretary is Mrs T M Hodgman and corresponding secretary is Miss Sarah S Hayden. Treasurer A G Greenlee and trustees include C E Bessey D B Perry J S Morton Mrs S C Langworthy and Dr Harold Gifford of Omaha.
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Lincoln, Neb
Nebraska Art Association
F. M. Hall
H. B. Lowry
T. M. Hodgman
Sarah S Hayden
Treasuer
A. G. Greenlee
C. BE. Bessey
D. B. Perry
J. S. Morton
S. C. Langworthy
Harold Gifford
Omaha
Temperance Meetings Close in Aurora Nebr Fire
In Aurora Nebraska on April 2 Dr Charles H St John and his wife concluded an eight day gospel temperance meeting. About 450 took the pledge against liquor tobacco and profanity. Some thirty or more young men took the social purity pledge. Congregations were very large.
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Aurora, Neb
Charles H. St. John
Pioneer Niram Drake Dies in Nebraska City
Niram Drake, a pioneer citizen of Nebraska City, died at his home on April 2 and was buried under the auspices of Nebraska City lodge No. 12, A. F. and A. M., of which he had been a member for years.
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Nebraska City
Neb
Niram Drake
Captain McCan Resigns from Albion Company
Captain Michael W. McGaw tendered his resignation to Company M at Albion Nebraska on April 2. He delivered a farewell address praising the members for their work and support and urged duties and qualifications of a good soldier. He received three cheers and a tiger at the close.
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McCan
Albion
Neb
Michael W. McGaw
Company M
Omaha National Bank Responds To Attorney General Motion
The Omaha National Bank files in supreme court a counter showing to the attorney general's motion seeking recall of the mandate in the Bartley deposits case. The bank argues the mandate is valid, notes alleged errors in district court and questions Judge Holcomb's participation, with affidavits and transcripts attached.
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Lincoln, Neb
Omaha National Bank
Hall W J. Connell
John L. Webste
Supreme Court
Baker
Bartley
Supreme Judges
Olcomb
Holcomb
Woman Will Prosecute Wasband
Mrs Emma F Coon the divorced wife of James Waren Coon arrived in Ashland to raise funds for attorneys to help County Attorney Gilkeson prosecute Coon. He was jailed at Wahoo after threats to harm her again and to burn Ashland and shoot five men involved in his confinement.
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Wasband
Ashland
Neb
Emma F. Coon
James Waren Coon
South Omaha
Wahoo
Coon
Gilkeson
Lincoln announces C. B. Channel as state engineer
C B Channel of Kearney is appointed state engineer and secretary of the state board of irrigation succeeding J M Wilson of Omaha who resigns to take a government post in Nevada. Channel, a two year irrigation office veteran and former field engineer, is a popular delegate to the last state convention in Lincoln. Wilson’s resignation takes effect April 1 as his new duties resemble those of his current role.
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Lincoln, Neb
C. B. Channel
Kearney
State Board of Irrigation
J. M. Wilson
Omaha
Nevada
Channel
Wilson
Beet Growers Scout Land for Proposed Farm Near Omaha
Representatives of the Omaha beet growers association toured the countryside to inspect several ground tracts for a proposed beet farm. A tract of several hundred acres between Omaha and Florence emerged as the best site, with lease prospects to be settled soon. The site suits beet culture and lies on the street car line with nearby bicycle access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Omaha Beet Growers’ Association
Florence
Waugh Son in Philippine Service Arrives With Wounded
In Plattsmouth Nebraska March 30 a Manila newspaper notes Lieutenant Waugh of Company H Thirty-ninth Infantry arrived from Thubas on the N Ndel Car men. He brings fifty five sick men and one wounded soldier to the first reserve hospital including a man shot through arm and leg.
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Waugh
Plattsmouth
Neb
The
Manila
P. I
Samuel Waugh
First National Bank
Thubas
N. 8
del Carmen
Mrs Horton Discharged in Nebraska Baby Murder Case
Humboldt Neb March 30 The case against Mrs Etta Horton charged with the murder of her newborn baby ended as Justice Smith discharged the accused on defense motion after prosecution witnesses testified. The ruling followed the lack of direct evidence and the exam showed only circumstantial proof.
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Horton
Humboldt, Neb
Etta Horton
Rain aids spring sowing in Glenville Neb section
Glenville Nebraska March 30 rain fell steadily for three hours delivering three quarters of an inch. Farmers report wheat and oats sowing underway and winter wheat in good condition as the rainfall, while not badly needed, proves beneficial to crops.
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Glenville
Neb
Perigo Pleads Self-Defense in Nevada Shooting
ALMA Nev March 30 J A Perigo the young man who shot Charles Hanson at Franklin was arrested at his home near Woodruff Kan Officers drove from this place to his home and when he made his appearance they placed him under arrest He pleaded guilty of the shooting and claims it was in self defense The story as told by Perigo narrates that they had several altercations before and he had informed Hanson if it occurred again he would shoot him It is the general opinion where the accused lived that he was justified.
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Perigo
Alma
Nev
J. A. Perigo
Charles Hanson
Franklin
Woodruff
Kan
Hanson
Witness Viola Horlocker Takes Stand in Morey Trial
The defense wins the right to place Viola Horlocker on the stand after Miss Stewart’s testimony is stricken. Horlocker, appearing physically weak and mentally distressed, swears to tell the truth and testifies that while there were many love passages with Mr. Morey, nothing immoral occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Horlocker
Miss Stewart
Miss Horlocker
Mrs. Morey
Farmer Injures Himself While Bailing Hay
Albion Neb March 28 A farmer H S Hahn was in a wagon when a shotgun in the wagon discharged striking his side. He was rushed to a physician but doctors had not yet returned making his condition uncertain.
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Albion
Neb
H. S. Hahn
Shiloh Veterans to Meet in Schuyler April 5-6
H. H. Bowker secretary of the Shiloh Veterans association says the annual meeting will be held in Schuyler on April 5 and 6. Railroads are arranging reduced rates under the certificate plan. Attendance is expected to be unusually large.
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Veterans’ Association
York
Neb
H. H. Bowker
Shiloh Veterans’ Association
Schuyler
Belmont sportsmen challenge Iowa game law in Nebraska
Nebraska City March 23. Hon John C Watson has been retained by a group of sportsmen to test the constitutionality of the Iowa legislature recent act requiring a $10 license in each county for non residents who hunt in the state.
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Iowa
Nebraska City
Neb
John C. Watson
Guilty Plea in Forgery Case at Plattsmouth
George E. Lee, former night operator at Louisville, pleaded guilty to forgery in district court after being jailed on charges of stealing railway tickets and forging express money orders. Judge Jessen required no trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Neb
George
Lee
Louisville
Jessen
Woman Impersonates Wife of Mason In Lyons
A middle aged refined woman, claiming to be the widow of a deceased Mason from Kansas, deceived Lyons Masonic lodge for 15 dollars. She was arrested on a Bancroft attorney’s warrant and brought back to Lyons for further proceedings.
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Lyons
Neb
Kansas
Sinclair
Bancroft
E. S. Clements
Nebraska Senator Proposes Grand Island Public Building Purchase
Senator Thurston of Nebraska introduces a bill to buy a public building site at Grand Island and appropriate 15000 dollars. W D Haller of Blair returns home after treasury assurance that changing the post office site would be unfair due to owners’ removal expenses. If readvertised, the department will consider no proposal above 5000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Washington
Thurston
Grand Island
Neb
W. D. Haller
Blair
Treasury Department
Soldier dies as coroner rules felonious shooting at Valentine
Arthur London died at Fort Niobrara after being shot by C. H. Thompson in Valentine Nebraska. A coroner jury ruled the shooting felonious and testimony from Millaman, the second wounded soldier, casts doubt on Thompson's actions.
The Teeming West Awakens With Activity Across the Dominion
The West shows intense growth from Winnipeg east to the Red River and beyond. Manitoba and territories add hundreds of schools, banks, and land sales. Winnipeg rises as a major commercial hub while settlers from the United States and East flood in. The expansion brings opportunities and responsibilities as communities sprout in towns and along railroad corridors.
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Winnipeg
Red River Valley
Dauphin
Great Central
Rockies
Prince Alberta
Eamonton
McLeod and
Lethbridge
Great West
Samgon
Union
Manitoba
West
Dominion
C. P
Canada Northwest
United States
Seed House Founder Seeks Drought Era Contacts
J. J. H. Gregory of Marblehead Mass sent free seeds to Nebraska and the Dakotas during the drought, gaining many friends. Now he asks for current addresses to send his 1900 catalogues to past and new supporters, urging readers to share names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. H. Gregory
Marble Head
Mass
Nebraska
Dakotas
Mr. Gregory
Senator Vest Clipping Sparks House Reading Mix Up
Senator Vest sent a clipping to the secretary for the house to read. The secretary read the wrong side and began with a mocking remark about giving away goods at half price, prompting Mr. Vest to call out The Other Side.
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Senator Vest
Mr. Vest
April Century Highlights Frontispiece and Plates
The April Century features a Cole frontispiece and a full page plate of H. O. Vanner’s The Annunciation, plus Castaigne’s Paris pictures and Du Mond’s Groves of Pan. It also includes a Clarence Vimy poem and talks with Napoleon claiming Napoleon planned to take funds from America if defeated at Waterloo.
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Cole
H. O. Vanner
Castaigne
Paris
du Mond
Clarence Vimy
Napoleon
America
Saterloo
Do Your Feet Ache and Burn Shake into Allen’s Foot-Rast
An old ad offering Allen's Foot-Rast powder to ease burning feet and make tight shoes feel comfortable. Claims relief for corns bunions and swelling plus sweaty feet. Priced 25 cents with free sample by sending to Allen Mfg Co LeRoy New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Saraple
Olmated
LeRoy, N. Y
Atlantic Monthly April table of contents highlights
The April Atlantic Monthly lists pieces including An Acadian Easter Maud Evelyn The Consular Service of the United States Autobiography of W J Still Sr The Cherries of Ueno The Perplexities of a College President The Forests of the Yosemite Park England A Comic Chesterfield Birds of Passage Penny Wise.
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Atlantic Monthly
Maud Evelyn
Consular Service
United States
W. J. Still Sr
Ueno
Yosemite Park
England
Chesterfield
Penny Wise
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Allen and Kharston
Czar
Kroopstad
Matters In
Nebraska Art Officials
Omata
Tersele
Mr. Morey
Tien
Valentine
Arthur London
C. H. Thompson
Ft. Niobrara
Thompson
Millaman
Canadea Prairie Lande
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