Nebraska Treasurer Reports Debt Reduction Through 1906
Nebraska State Treasurer Mortensen releases figures showing December 1 indebtedness at about 2.087 million dollars with a net reduction of 263 thousand since January 1906. He notes 90 percent of warrants are held by educational trust funds and cites tax nonpayment by railroads as limiting further cuts. He projects a further 500 thousand reduction by January and about 300 thousand annually from the Sheldon 1 mill levy.
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Mortensen
Educational Trust Funds
General Fund
Prospecting Near Tecumseh by Colorado Men for Leases
J N Maupin and W A Maupin of Boulder Colorado represent Lincoln Nebraska capitalists seeking to lease at least 10000 acres near Tecumseh for oil gas coal or other deposits. They promise to drill to 4000 feet if needed and have backing from a well funded company. Machinery is being prepared in Lincoln and investigations have occurred at Falls City with no immediate Richardson county work planned.
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Colorado
Tecumseh
J. N. Maupin
W. A. Maupin
Boulder
Colo
Lincoln
Neb
Falls City
Messrs. Maupin
Richardson County
Snoqualmie Trust stockholders meet in Lincoln on Clipper mine
The Snoqualmie Trust company held its annual stockholders meeting in Lincoln Nebraska. The Arizona based firm developing the Clipper mine forty two miles east of Seattle discussed organizing the Snoqualmie Eastern railroad to run from the mine to North Bend on the Northern Pacific.
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WIN Build
Lincoln
Snoqualmie Trust Company
Arizona
Seattle
Wash
Licoln
Nebraska
Snoqualmie Eastern Railroad
North Bend
Northern Pacific
Holdup Near Auburn by Three Masked Men
John Peters was robbed by three masked men at Nebraska City Junction about ten o clock while returning to Henry Erisman’s home. A revolver was held to his head and he turned over a watch and 26.15 dollars. no arrests have been made.
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Auburn
John Peters
Henry Erisman
Nebraska City Junction
Peters
Bryan Plans Return Home in September
A private letter from W. J. Bryan written in Calcutta India states he expects to return home around mid September. The itinerary includes a voyage from Bombay to Cairo a visit to the Holy Land then to Constantinople and on to St. Petersburg.
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Bryan
Lincoln
W. J. Bryan
Calcutta
India
Bombay
Cairo
Egypt
Holy Land
Constantinople
St. Petersburg
Lincoln Normal Board Drops $500 From Builders Payment
After a tumultuous meeting the state normal board accepted the Kearney Normal school project after deducting $500 from the final $6,000 payment to Knuteson and Isdell. Architect Berlinghof reported the building failed to meet specifications.
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Lincoln
State Normal Board
Kearney Normal School
Knuteson & Isdell
Berlinghof
Mail Carrier Alfred Geist Dies by Own Hand at West Point
Alfred Geist aged 40 a rural mail carrier and father of eight was found hanged in his barn by his children. Despondent for some time his domestic affairs were troubled though no prior fears of self destruction were entertained. The death occurred in West Point.
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West Point
Alfred Geist
Beatrice dry vote and county notices in state roundup
Republican City opted to stay dry for a year while Gage county deputies are told to catch every tax and personal property. Beatrice plasterers donate labor to the Y M C A building as vital statistics report births and deaths in March. Beatrice High joins North Central Association. multiple local deaths and incidents follow, from accidents to burglaries and court actions.
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Republican
Gage County
Beatrice
Young Men's Christian Association
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Cuming County
Beatrice High School
North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Table Rock
Ruth A. Nesbitt
Charles A. Nesbitt
Burlingame
Kan
Martin Moylan
Liberty Township
Charles Besgard
Arlington
Henry T. Casford
Tecumseh
Johnson County
Sam Hathaway
Beaver Crossing
Seward County
George Reynolds
Plattsmouth
McCook
Cambridge
S. Goldberg
Nebraska City
Cr. W. Cook
Fremont Cash
Old Settlers Colony
Gibbon
J. W. McClintick
Nebraska
William Pair
Rockford
Board of Insanity Commissioners
Supreme Court
District Court
Douglas County
William G. Ure
Emmet G. Solomon
John T. Cathers
Omaha
Ames
Cathers
Humboldt
Clara Garver
W. F. Garver
Vern Curl
Guthrie
Okl
Kansas University of Lawrence
Mary Etta Swogger
Otoo County
James O. Swogger
Lathrop
Finian
Wilson
John Donovan
Washington Senate to Hear Speeches on Railroad Rate Bill This Week
The Senate will feature speeches on the railroad rate bill all week as a preliminary to any voting. Heyburn starts Monday. Tillman La Follette and Spooner may speak Tuesday through the week, aiming to press stringent action and respond to Bailey. In the House, the free alcohol bill leads Monday, with pensions on Tuesday and the District of Columbia appropriation on Wednesday.
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Washington
United States
Senate
Heyburn
Tillman
la Follette
Wisconsin
Spooner
Bailey
Texas
Congress
House of Representatives
District of Columbia
Witte Leads Fight as Durnovo Faces Uncertain Downfall
Premier Witte appears to have the best of the struggle with Interior Minister Durnovo, with his downfall expected within days. The government set May 4 for a caucus of constitutional democrats and Durnovo urged governors to restrain troops and police in repressive actions. Russia will not press July for the Hague conference second session, seeking a date convenient to all powers.
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ST. Petersburg
Witte
Durnovo
Russia
United States
pan-American Congress
Millard Seeks Re election Reinforces Candidacy Claim
Sen Joseph H Millard told the Bee's Washington correspondent he would run again for the senate and has not changed his mind. He said he has not studied the matter or acted on it and that his Omaha trip is personal business, not a campaign effort. He noted many candidates are vying for the seat.
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Omaha
the Bee
Washington
Senate
Joseph H. Millard
Millard
Kinkaid seeks loan of tents for Nebraska reunion encampment
Representative Kinkaid asked the secretary of war for tents from Fort Niobrara for the northern Nebraska soldiers' reunion encampment to be held at Valentine in June. He later visited the geological survey and gave Director Walcott a petition from Box Butte county citizens urging irrigation ditch construction linked to the Platte river project.
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Washington
Kinkaid
Secretary of War
Fort Niobrara
Nebraska
Valentine
President Discusses Rate Bill At White House
The president spoke with Senator Nelson of Minnesota about rate regulation and with Senators Simons and Overman. He proposed attaching either Simons or Mallory amendments to the Hepburn bill to prevent delay in injunctions. Provisions require filing before a rate takes effect, with fifteen days for filing, ten days for testimony, and thirty five days to prepare the case for a temporary injunction.
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Washington
White House
Nelson
Minnesota
Simons
Overman
North Carolina
Mallory
Florida
Bubonic Plague Reaches Philadelphia Quarantine
Dr. Fairfax Irwin reports four suspected bubonic plague cases on the steamer Burrsfield from Bombay under quarantine at Reedy Island. Assistant Surgeon John Anderson confirms through a guinea pig test that the infection is bubonic plague.
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Philadelphia
Fairfax Irwin
Public Health and Hospital Service
John Anderson
Washington
Burrsfield
Bombay
Anderson
Reedy Island
Morgan on Rate Measure Opposes Federal Control
Alabama Senator Morgan argued the pending railroad rate bill interferes with state rights. He urged preserving waterways to ensure competition and criticized political influence in the Senate debate. Senator McLaurin supported court review of Interstate Commerce Commission decisions and Bailey amendment limits.
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Alabama
Washington
McLaurin
Morgan
Senate
Mississippi
Interstate Commerce Commission
Roosevelt to push reclaiming of government land
President Roosevelt with Attorney General Moody and Secretary Hitchcock plans a campaign to remove illegal fences on government land used for cattle grazing. The aim is to order cattle owners to tear down fences within about sixty days or face vigorous prosecution for noncompliance.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Moody
Hitchcock
Greene and Gaynor Found Guilty in Georgia Conspiracy Case
Benjamin D. Greene and John F. Gaynor were found guilty of conspiracy against the government presenting false claims and embezzlement in the Southern District of Georgia. Judge Emery Speer will pass sentence. verdict came after a fourteen week case with no verdict recommendation.
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Savannah
Benjamin D. Greene
John F. Gaynor
Federal Court
Southern District of Georgia
Emery Speer
Winder Proposes Arbitration in Ohio Bituminous Dispute
telegram from John H. Winder, president of Ohio bituminous operators, to President Mitchell of the miners union proposes arbitration. White House states the telegram was for information, no reply expected or sent.
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Washington
Roosevelt
John H. Winder
Bituminous Operators
Ohio
Mitchell
Miners’ Union
White House
Grocer Trust Ousted From Ohio
The Ohio Wholesale Grocers' Association Company was ousted by court order. Franklin County Court appointed J. B. Sater and Gilbert H. Stewart of Columbus as trustees to wind up the company.
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Columbus, CO
Ohio Wholesale Grocers’ Association Company
Franklin County Court
J. B. Sater
Gibert H. Stewart
Columbus
Bumper Strawberry Crop In Missouri Reported
Carthage reports a bumper strawberry harvest in the Southwest Missouri berry district during the current wagon. Local growers anticipate strong yields and steady market demand as harvest progresses through the season.
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Missouri
Carthage
Senators By Direct Vote: Four Year House Terms Favored
The House Committee on Election of President, Vice President and Representatives in Congress favors a constitutional amendment for direct popular election of senators and four year House terms. Introduced by Norris of Nebraska the measure argues longer terms curb partisan cycles and reduce corruption in primaries and conventions. The report notes past near unanimous House support for direct senate elections and argues the change would limit boodle and graft.
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Washington
House Committee
Congress
Norris
Nebraska
House
House of Representatives
Peace over Zion in dispute between Dowie and followers
After a day of conferences in Chicago the dispute within the Christian Catholic church may be settled by conciliation. Attorney Emil C. Wetten said both sides seek amicable adjustment following talks with Zion City leaders including General Overseer Voliva and Overseer Speicher.
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Dowie
Chicago
Christian Catholic Church
Tottorney
Emil C. Wetten
John Alexander
Mr. Wetten
Zion City
Voliva
Speicher
Piper
Deacon Granger
Judge Barnes
Anarchists From Italy Arriving at U S Ports
Official reports say large numbers of Italian anarchists are landing at Pacific and Atlantic seaports. Italian consuls aid immigration officers to locate and arrest suspected men as Baltimore grows into an anarchist center.
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Washington
United States
Pacific
Atlantic
San Francisco
Baltimore
Italy
Emperor Francis Joseph Washes Aged Men's Feet
In Vienna today Emperor Francis Joseph performed Maundy Thursday rites washing the feet of twelve aged men in the Hofburg hall. The twelve men collectively tally to 1,096 years, highlighting the traditional ceremony observed by the emperor.
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Vienna
Francis Joseph
Hofburg
Union Pacific Picks Three Directors to Fill Board Vacancies
New York The board of directors of the Union Pacific Railroad company elected Albert J. Earling president of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad David Wilcox president of the Delaware and Hudson Railroad company and Robert Goelet to fill vacancies created by the resignations of O H Kahn Jacob H Schiff and James H Hyde
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New York
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Albert J. Earling
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad
David Wilcox
Delaware & Hudson Railroad Company
Robert Goelet
Union Pacific
O. H. Kahn
Jacob H. Schiff
James H. Hyde
House debates post office bill amid sharp exchanges
A seven hour session in Washington with lengthy debate on the post office appropriation bill. North Carolina Arkansas and Kentucky representatives traded barbs over railway mail pay while remaining within house rules. J Adam Bede delivered a humorous speech and Charles A Towne spoke for the Jamestown exposition.
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North Carolina
Arkansas
Kentucky
J. Adam Bede
Charles A. Towne
Suit for Over a Million Against McCurdys
New action in New York alleges conspiracy in appointing Robert H. McCurdy as superintendent of the foreign department at Mutual Life Insurance. Richard A. McCurdy and son Robert are named defendants as the case seeks 1,002,841 dollars. The suit states proper compensation for Robert H. McCurdy rose from 10,000 to 15,000 and then 20,000 dollars yearly until resignation.
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New York
McCurdys
Robert H. McCurdy
Foreign Department
The
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Richard A. McCurdy
Robert
The President Targets the Packers in Chicago Action
President Roosevelt directs renewed federal pursuit of the Packers in Chicago. District Attorney Morrison is ordered to proceed under Judge Grosscup’s injunction and to seek new indictments before the next federal grand jury.
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Chicago
Earthquake Ravages Formosa Towns Kagi Hit Hard
An earthquake in southern Formosa killed 109 and injured 20 with more deaths feared. Kagi suffered major destruction as landslides altered the landscape and towns like Doko faced widespread damage. Officials rush relief for thousands made homeless.
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Tokio
Forosam
Kagi
Doko
Indians Threaten Agent at Umatilla Agency
The War Department ordered forces to protect Indian Agent Major O. C. Edwards at the Umatilla agency Oregon. Brigadier General Constant Williams at Vancouver Barracks was to dispatch a reliable officer to Pendleton to probe conditions and, if needed, deploy cavalry from Fort Walla Walla.
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Washington
Department of the Interior
War Department
O. C. Edwards
Umatilla
Oregon
Constant Williams
Vancouver Barracks
Pendleton
Fort Walla Walla
Easter in the Mountains to Welcome Roosevelts
A Richmond dispatch reports President Roosevelt and family plan Easter holidays at the Roosevelts summer cottage in Albemarle County Virginia. Servants from Plain Dealing have prepared the mountain retreat as neighbors await the presidential party likely to depart Washington by week’s end.
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Albemarle County
Richmond
Scottville
Roosevelt
British policyholders plan April meeting on trustees
A London meeting of Mutual Life Insurance policyholders is set for April 20 to discuss Joseph H. Choate's reply to representations by A. D. Jullard. Policyholders accept the company's financial condition but seek retirement of trustees tied to the McCurdys in the matter.
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London
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Joseph H. Choate
A. D. Jullard
The
Mutual
Armored cruiser Washington completes speed trial off New England coast
The Washington, an armored cruiser built by New York Shipbuilding of Camden New Jersey, finished her official speed trial with a four hour endurance run along the New England coast.
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Boston
Washington
New York Shipbuilding Company
Camden
N. J
New England
Roosevelt Saves a Life in a Prisoner Plea
In Omaha Harry Welsh, a county jail prisoner granted by the president to visit his ailing wife in St Joseph, returned to Omaha and resumed his cell after officials could not bypass the law. Washington was asked for help and the president intervened.
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Roosevelt
Omaha
Harry Welsh
United States
St. Joseph
Welsh
Washington
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Baer
Greene
Gaynor
Winder
Grocer Trust
Zion
Emperor Francis Joseph
New
Union Pacific Directors
Packers
Formosa
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