Nebraska Notes Reflect Local Crime and Civic Changes
An array of brief items covers a wave of local events. An anti-saloon league forms amid civic reform, teachers’ salaries rise, a Nemaha County man dies by suicide, and insurance law changes affect the Northern Life Association. Reports include church conventions in McCook, Beatrice mill stock decisions, jailhouse escapes halted by deputies, and a Lincoln dispatch on a possible extra legislative session. Additional items note train violence, a Lincoln horse theft arrest, robberies, a Chadron warrants case, guard reorganizations, a Tecumseh company in the National Guard, a Norfolk hospital fire near-miss, and Red Willow county’s notable murder trial result.
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Western
Madison
Timothy Klite
Nemena’ County
Nemaha County
France
Engels
Northern Life ¢ ‘Association
Marshalltown
Iowa
Republican Valley Association of Congregational Churches
McCook
Dempster Mill Company
Beatrice
Rock Island
Wise
Seward
Winegar
Bud Clarke
Frank Ables
Clarke
Abless
Kearney
Central Avenue
Heffner
Soderquist
Nebraska National Guard
Perry Reynolds
Ashland
Denver
Reynolds
E. J. Morgan
Lincoln
Joseph Eggert
G. W. Daly
Douglas County
Fort Ogalala
Neb
George Brest
Table Country
Chadron
Ernest Lebo
Byron Lebo
Ed Hartman
A. Lincoln Dispatch
Holcomb
Nebraska
Tecumseh
Friend
Red Willow County
Edward Lorenz
T Michael Travers
Supreme’ ‘Court
Lorenz
United States Moves Toward Formal War Declaration
Washington pours over a potential war resolution as Spain replies to the ultimatum and Congress readies to declare war. President McKinley, Griggs, Day, and Senators Davis and Hale weigh the step while preparations for 125,000 troops proceed across War and Navy departments and lieutenant officers coordinate transport and dispatch.
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Washington
Spain
Congress
United States
McKinley
Griggs
Day
Davis
Hale
Wheat gains amid war fears and rising Liverpool prices
Wheat futures rallied with July up fractionally and May gaining several tenths as war prospects influenced values. Ocean freight spikes and bear selling pushed prices down briefly, while favorable crop news and high northwest prices supported near months. In a separate update, the US gunboat Helena captured the Spanish ship Miguel Jover near Key West, valued at about 400000 with cargo worth 150000, and towed the prize to port.
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Chicago
May
United States
Liverpool
Bears
Key West
Fla
Helena
Miguel Jover
Jover
Pinillo Line
Barcelona
Rover
McClellan
Davis
McFarland
New Orleans
Havana
Stillwater Mirror Suspends Publication After 12 Years
The Stillwater Minnesota Mirror ceases publication after a prosperous dozen years. It had been printed in the state penitentiary and the suspension is unavoidable due to lack of available printers at the facility.
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Stillwater, Minn
Mirror
State Penitentiary
Blockade Question Sparks Diplomatic Debate in Washington
In Washington on April 25 diplomats weighed the legality of a U S blockade of Cuba and its reach into neutral ships. A military adviser favored a waiting strategy centered on Cape Verde and the Canaries, while Spain might risk a swift dash to disrupt American policy. Foreign residents in Havana worry about safety if bombardment occurs and seek assurances on advance notice.
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Washington
United States
Cuba
Spain
Cape Verdealands
Canaries
Porto Rico
Atlantic
Havana
Bom
Diplomatic note on bombardment and foreign withdrawal timing
The passage argues that a government would allow foreigners to depart, typically granting at least twenty four hours before bombardment. It notes non combatants would be warned and considers the challenge if Spanish forts fire on American ships, since ships would likely respond. Diplomats seek a clear notice for foreign colony withdrawal under current circumstances.
McKinley Calls 125000 Volunteers for Two Years
President McKinley issued a proclamation calling for 125 000 volunteers to serve in the U S Army for two years unless discharged sooner The call aims to raise forces apportioned among states territories and the District of Columbia and details will be issued by the War Department in Washington D C
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Congress
Alger
Metropolitan Methodist Church
Gage
White House
Metropolitan
McKinley
New York City
Corbin
War
Navy
jAsks
Washington
United States
William McKinley
District of Columbiia
War Department
William M’kinley
John Sherman
Gladstone Sinking Fast In Hawarden Health Update
Reports from London say Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone is sinking fast after a rapid decline. Doctors Habershon and Sir Thomas Smith were summoned to Hawarden and stayed through the night as no bulletin was issued and the family was called.
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Gladstone
London
Habershon
Sir Inomas Smith
Hawarden
Gladsone
Morro Fires on the Fleet Off Havana
Morro Castle opened fire on the U S squadron off Havana at 11 last night. About ten shots were fired toward the ships but none hit and there was no return fire.
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New York
Havana
Morro Castle
United States
State Auditor Finds Nearly 12000 Paid to Senate Employer
The North Carolina state auditor reports nearly twelve thousand dollars paid to the employer of the last state senate, a larger sum than payments to the senators themselves. The Ram's Horn notes a flame of devotion at the altar of prayer.
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North Carolina
Senate
Taxes to Carry on the War Beer Cigars and Tobacco Tax
The war revenue bill projects about 100 million dollars in revenue. Beer and fermented liquors tax rises from 1 to 2 per barrel with no rebate. Tobacco and cigars taxes increase on various weights and products with licenses for leaf tobacco dealers and detailed stamp and drug item taxes.
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Washington
P.omisanty Aetee
Governor of Hong Kong Proclaims Neutrality in U S Spain
The state department said on April 25 that Hong Kong's governor issued a neutrality proclamation toward the United States and Spain. The wording mirrors proclamations from Jamaica and Newfoundland.
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Washington
St Department
Hong K
United States
Spain
Jamaica
New Foundland
Moscow Doctors Earn Low Pay For Ordinary Visits
In Moscow physicians are paid from $1.50 to $2.50 for ordinary visits, reflecting limited fees in local medical practice. The report notes earnings vary by clinic and suggests financial pressures on practicing doctors.
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Moscow
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