Nebraska scattered notes from North Platte to Lincoln
A long list of Nebraska items from North Platte to Omaha and Beatrice. Topics include a possible beet sugar plant near North Platte, a drowning incident in Omaha, windmill losses across the state, a barber needed in Ames, a $33,172.40 mechanic lien against the Lincoln YMCA, and a May 1 7 meeting of gold club delegates in Kearney. Also reported are illness in Nebraska City, a Presbyterian church rebuild in Beatrice, salary changes in Plattsmouth, landlord associations in Lincoln, a boy burned by lye near Franklin, mischief at a Wart hington dance, prize exhibits in San Francisco, and Beemer’s German Lutheran church silver anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Platte
Omaha
Missouri
Nebraska
Ames
Dodge County
I. A. Mechanic's
Lincoln
State Birhhua
Jack Negiley
Franklin
Warthington
Starch
Nebraska City
National Competitive Institute
San Francisco
Beemer
John Kerwin
Emerson
Ed Dean
Jim Bennett
Douglas County
State Penitentiary
Kearney Industrial School
Sam Schneider
Belden
R. J. Cowdin
Lodge Pole
Casper
Chadron
Scarletina
Huey
Christopher Outhwaite
A.W. Lane
Aurora
John Holm
Hartington
Cuming County
Express
Chicago
Nebraska State Building
G. C. Smith
Creighton
Supreme Court
Donald McDonald
Greeley
E. Merriam
Augustuz
Norfolk
Flo
Dorp
Logan County
Sam Adamson
Bill Soyer
Rob Dwyer
Ed Marr
Andrew Adamson
C. P. Atkinson
RK. Giltner
George B Jack
Rushville
Jack
Norfolk Waterworks
Sickle, Harrison & Howard Iron Company
Omaha & Grant Smelting and Refining Company
E. 3
Cronns
John Misler
David Young
Hisler
Berry
Nichols
Harry L. Fetterby
Ashland
Ashlaund
Whitlock
Wahoo
Randall
Sewell
Slonecker
Seward
Sidney
Myres Rhodes
Robert Fees
Utica
Rhodes
Miner
District Court
Michael Falk, Jr
Flenover
Beatrice
Falk
A. V W. Miller
Ory
Miller
Western Normal College
Lincoln Journal
The
Ansley Chronicle
John Sanderson
Bonds and gold policy stir treasury debate in Washington
Washington April 25 The gold reserve fell toward danger levels prompting talk of selling bonds and possible extra sessions of Congress. Secretary Carlisle and the administration face pressure from bankers and lawmakers while New York bankers discuss redeeming gold with legal tender notes. Boston bankers propose half the gold reserve be turned in exchange for notes as a wave of monetary reform discussion spreads. In Des Moines General Weaver proposes an independent school of political science to educate citizens on economics with a five month term beginning November 1893.
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Silva
Washington, D.C
Carlsle
Reed Congress
Congress
Treasury
Harrison
Treasury Department
Carlisle
New York
Jordan
United States
Drs Moines
J. B. Weaver
People's Party
Jias
Des Moines
Vuri
Free Silver Dominates Trans Mississippi Congress Opening
Delegates from twenty two western states gather in Ogden Utah for the trans Mississippi Commercial Congress with strong cheers for free silver. Processions form from the Union depot to headquarters as Governor Prince opens the session discussing arid lands irrigation and harbor improvements amid widespread support for silver.
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Ogpen
Utah
A. m
Union Depot
Atv O'Clock
Prince
New Mexico
Congress
Grand Opera House
Mississippi
Minnesota
Louisiana
Opening of World’s Fair Promises Grand Ceremonies
The article describes the World’s Fair opening with President Cleveland expected to press a power button to start Niagara-like machinery. It notes planned salutes, a visit to the manufactures building, and Illinois officials declaring the day a legal holiday. It also outlines the program for the women’s building opening with numerous international dignitaries and speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cutcano
Cleveland
Mrleveland
Manufactures
Kgeld
Ilinois
Ilinois Commonwealth
Harrison
Chicago
Central Music Hall
Ida Hultin
Frances Ellicott
London England
Potter Patner
Ty Managers
I. A. Beach
Ruston
Duchess de Veragina
Spain
Countess de Brazza
Italy
Bedford Fenwick
England
Countess of Aberdeen
Scotland
Princes Schachoffski
Vatssia
Australian Money Panic Subsides in New South Wales
In Sydney on April 25 a heavy run on a savings bank was halted after Premier Sir G M Dibbs announced government guarantees for deposits and steps to restore confidence in Australia’s financial system. A bill legalizing bank notes is expected in Parliament as the panic subsides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bubsides
Sioxry
G. M. Dibns
Australia
Arbor Day address urges planting trees and truths
Hon. J Sterling Morton speaks in Washington on Arbor Day about trees, truth, and posterity. He links tree growth to life, urging rural and public leaders to plant trees and truths as part of national governance and enduring legacy. Columbus lineal descendant event also noted with church ceremony in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Sterling Morton
Washington
Columbus
National Capital
D. C
Agricultural Department
Willets
Secretary of Agriculture
Morton
St. Paul's Cathedral
London
Christopher Wren
England
Paderewski May Be Banned From Exposition Concert
Paderewski may skip the inaugural May 2 concert at Music hall after his preferred New York piano maker withdrew from the world fair exhibit. Exposition officials barred firms that failed to honor contracts, leading to a threat to remove the performer from the stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paderewski
Chanco
Music Hall
New York
Exposition Company
The Navajo Raiders Trouble Bluff City Cowmen in Utah
Reports from Dandy crossing on the Colorado river describe a clash between Bluff City cowmen and a band of Navajo. Cowboy Kid Johnson was shot, others uninjured as Indians retreat with cattle across the San Juan river. Earlier, a freighter named Cornell killed two Indians on Dirty Devil creek. Trouble stems from a troubled trade and growing hostility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green River
U. T
Colorado River
Bluff City
San Juan
Knowles & Co
Kid Johnson
San Juan River
Cornell
Dirty Devil Creek
New York Banks Weigh Gold Exchange Plans in Jordan Talks
Conrad N Jordan, US subtreasurer, met with New York bankers to discuss how to raise from 25 to 50 million dollars in gold or via bonds and temporary loans. Banks favor bonds but resist surrendering gold for export. reports say some would swap 25 million in gold for legal tender notes. Meanwhile New York exchange slumped as treasury moved to supply notes, shifting funds to Chicago. Boston banks agreed to part with half of nine million in gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Jordan
New York
Associated Banks of
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Europe
New York City
Chicago
Ne York
West
Boston
Life Insurance in Illinois and Co operatives Reported
Auditor of public accounts releases a tabular statement on life insurance companies authorized in Illinois as of December 31 1892. Policies issued amount to 67051086 with losses paid 3011. Cooperative associations show total income 1758019 paid to members 8274 indemnity written 994989 215 indemnity to December 31 1892 1114213305.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Signois
Auditor of Public Accounts
Juizol
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gen. Weaver
School of Political Science
Mass
Clearing House
Hamlin
Gen. Black
Taylor
Wanstractox
Durborow
John C. Binck
Fortress Monroe
Black
Genlack
Jonathan Taylor
Goldzieer
Allen G. Thurman
Egan
Waasama Ton
Ryan
Usiten Starnxe
Santiago
Cuill
Manch
Vancouver
H. C
Corneil
Victoria
Frensh
Mgr. Sato J
Mgr. Sabri
Papi
Mgr. Sparrell
Stey
M. J. Riordan
Father Deicus
J. J. Dillion
Adolph
Buffalo
N. Y
P. J Donahue
Euthearg
Battimore
Conrad N. Jordan
Chicas Louis
Gil
Florida
Colorado
Tin
NAVY
ST. Louth
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