Selecting Nebraska Crops for World Fair Exhibit Here
Western farmers are urged to collect and preserve grain samples of oats corn and other cereals for display at the World’s Fair in Chicago. The effort, backed by a $60,000 appropriation, calls for county officers to oversee sample gathering ensure proper labeling with producer county and location and to publish notices urging farmer participation.
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Nebraska
Lincols
Ceroft
Uhca
United Action
Siuraists
Ifier Senn
Neuraska
Somra
Thor
Twents
Scott
Scutts
Neprnath
Nuoraska
Nebresca
Interior secretary settles Heatrice land dispute case
July 25 report states Secretary of the Interior rules on the Heatrice land dispute in the Otoo and Missouri Indian reservation. The case centers on Frank F. Bowe, who settled on the land in 1879 at age 13, later selling the tract and facing abandonment charges. Authorities consider several older counts in the ongoing case.
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Heatrice
Secretary of the Interior
Cass
Heatrice Land
Albert A. Flemming
Frank F. Bowe
Bowe
Otoo and
Missouri Indian
Land patent decision questioned in Beatrice area case
The secretary directs the commissioner to examine the case and determine if patenting is possible under the act of March 8, 1891, to award it to Bowo. The land near Beatrice is highly valuable, and the decision is expected to favor Bowo’s father’s related case.
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Bowo
Beatrice
Revenue figures show year rise in internal revenue collections
Acting Commissioner Wilson reports the Internal Revenue Bureau collected 146,035,376 for the year ended June 30, up 3,440,680 from the prior year. Spirits led with 83,933,963, tobacco 32,796,270, fermented liquors 28,560,130, and other items including margarine and coca cola related taxes. Illinois had the largest state total at 38,364,312. New York, Kentucky, Ohio, and Pennsylvania followed. New Mexico and Arizona posted the smallest district total at 3,659.
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Wasuinatoy
Wilson
Secretary of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Bureau
Marcellane Cous
Illinois
New York
Kentucky
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Missouri
Indiana
New Mexico
Arizona
Murder conviction in midtown shooting case shocked town
Corpus O reports William Jowadest, former Sunday Capital proprietor, and Po Jobbaoth faced trial for murder in second degree. Jowadest allegedly co owned a venester on the Sanaay Word with Albert Coh. J. Hugiecsa, a pystand er, wounded several during the February 23 shooting on Tish Street. Trial progress spurred sensational courtroom scenes as relatives reacted when verdict read.
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Rilioc
Corpus O
William Jowadest
Sunday Capital
Po Jobbaoth
Albert Coh
J. Hugiecsa
Tish Streat
Kmetwt
Wolley to Fight Convict Labor Mining Dispute Flares
Maesrins Senn July 29. A public meeting in recent weeks prompted subscription for about 400 to seek an injunction against lessees employing convict labor at Coal Creek and Briceville mines. General Gr M Turner, an attorney, was hired to prosecute the case and departed for Knoxville.
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Wolley
Maesrins
Senn
Muia
Coal Creek
Briceville
Gr. M. Turner
Knoxville
Dick of Diamond Rock opens in Harper's Young People
Harper's Young People July 4 issue presents the opening chapter of J McDonald Oxley's nautical serial Dick of Diamond Rock set during Nelson era. Also continues Sophia Swett's Flying Will Farm and Margaret E Sangster's The Children of Epworth with other tales and practical papers.
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Harper’s
J. McDonald Oxley
Diamond Rock
Times of Nelson
Sophia Swett
Wil Farm
Margaret E. Sangster
Epworth
Mary J. Safford
Benjamin Northrop
Kansas Killing and Business Outlook Across the Nation
The article notes no link made between Brennan and a Kansas tragedy, reports Dun and Co on the country’s business outlook, notes overall trade conditions as favorable, mentions activity of the Kansas Alliance, and news from Iowa crops plus France preparing for the farm sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dun & Co
Kansas
Iowa
France
Wood's Slayer Hold for Murder Case in Hecorox
Preliminary examination in the State versus James Brennan for the murder of Col. S. N. Wood at Hugoton on June 25 was held before Justice of the Peace Davis and two associate justices. The hearing drew a large crowd as Mrs. Wood and other witnesses testified Brennan shot Wood in the church door area. Wood died within twenty minutes. Brennan remanded to Reno county jail without bail for first degree murder.
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W. N. Wood
Woodsdale
C. J. Abnater
Stevens County
Wood
Kt. J. Carpenter
Col. Wood
Brennan
Reno
Business Outlook Report Cites Mixed Trade Recovery
R G Dun notes continued improvement in the business situation with broader trade and rising confidence yet unsettled money conditions. speculative activity in grain and products grows as farmers’ alliance circulators urge wheat holds. Europe’s gold recovery and export pauses threaten broader money strain. meanwhile, several cities report varied gains in wool, groceries, leather, lumber, and dry goods with improving collections and cautious optimism.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Boimo
Minneapolis
Washington
Allance
Europe
Loston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Detroit
West
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Minneapol
St. Louis
Illinois
Lrade
Kingus City
Kansan Alliance Prepares Massive State Campaign
Kansan Alliance managers who are furnishing speakers for six southern states are now actively preparing for a large state campaign in August September and October. A big strike is planned in September with camp meetings across seven congressional districts. State Printer Snow described the meetings as big affairs with speakers to be announced.
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Kansan Alliance
Kon
Kansas Alliance
Snow
Farmers Await Active Campaign in Populist Alliance
Col Polk of Georgia and Senatius Donnelly of Minnesota are arranging a nationwide push. Secretary French says the alliance is in good condition and farmers plan an active campaign. Iowa weather reports 6 degrees below normal with heavy storms on July 21 injuring crops but not causing lasting damage. State crop prospects look favorable for hay oats wheat flax potatoes though corn needs warmer weather and a late fall for average yield.
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People's Party
Iowa
Drs Moines
France Preparing for the Wall Exposition Effort
The provisional committee for France at the Chicago exposition, with President Antonin present, moved to raise funds for carriage of the French exhibit from 300,000 to 800,000 francs. They also consider sending French produce on a special ship to reduce transport costs.
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France
Paws
Ihe
Antonin
Pierre
Political headlines from London on Chauncey Depew
An interview with Chauncey M Depew in a London paper discusses Republican prospects in the U S, Harrison as nominee, Blaine as strongest politician, and Cleveland as likely Democrat candidate. It notes McKinley tariff reciprocity benefits farmers and predicts tariff and silver as key issues.
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Harrinom
Lonon
Chauncey M. Depew
London
Depew
United States
Harrison
Blaine
Cleveland
Denon
McKinley
Muttt
Farmers Alliance
England
America
Hademocrats
Hay
Demcrits
Advisability of Recommending Postal Water Policy Change
A bulletin from the Census Office discusses the advisability of advising Congress to modify postal water terms. The document also covers copper production in the United States and features Kaneat Democrats in a speech and an address. It concludes with projections for Ireland's actions at the forthcoming World’s Fair.
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Congress
United States
Kaneat Democrats
Ireland
Post Office Insurance Proposal Sparks Office Debate
There is division among high officials over advising Congress to guar antee contents of registered letters. Some fear deterrents to honesty, while others argue Europe guarantees losses and losses are not higher abroad. An assistant postmaster general favors insurance, citing German practice of insuring letters in transit and after arrival. The current U S system leaves the sender to bear losses, prompting calls for a change.
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Wasurgaton
Post Office Department
Congress
Europe
Pssistant
United States
Germany
posteMco
Copper production leads in the United States in 1880
The census bulletin reports the United States as the top world copper producer with 226,055,962 pounds produced in 1880, total expenditures at 12,061,180 dollars, and capital invested at 62,623,225 dollars. Montana and Michigan are leading states with Montana surpassing Michigan. other producers include Arizona New Mexico Colorado Idaho Nevada Utah California Vermont and the southern states. Smelters and refineries produced 8,344,442 pounds. The bulletin notes included copper from other countries. The Kansas Democratic Press Association in Topeka discusses an address opposing class legislation tariff reforms and government loans, praising restraint on government ownership of railroads and surplus farm purchase, while criticizing President Morrison and Senator Quay. Frank Lindenstine sets a new world high diving record at 85 feet.
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Copper Statistica
Wasuix Gron
Census Office
United States
Montana
Michigan
Arizona
New Mexicco
Colorado
The
Bulletin
Idaho
Nevada
Utah
California
Vermont
Kanean Democrats Isaoan
TorrKa
Tha
Democratic Press Association of
Kansasia
Morrison
W. W. Dudley
Senator Quay
Senate
ShorcKinley
People’s Party
National Republican Committee Meets in Arlington Hotel
The Republican executive committee meets in Washington at 3 PM with seven of thirteen members present. Key figures include M. S. Quay as chairman, J. S. Clarkson, J. S. Fassett, W. W. Dudley, and others. Quay resigns as treasurer and committee member, prompting a formal resolution praising his service and long leadership in the party.
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Quay
Dudley Reaton
Wastington
National Republican Executive Committee
Arlington
Pennsylvania
J. S. Clarkson
Iowa
J. S. Fassett
New York
W. W. Dudley
Indiana
Samuel Fessenden
Connecticut
Garrett A. Hobart
New Jersey
J. M. Haynes
Maine
Dunley
National Republican Committee
Fassett
W. J. Campbell
Illinois
George R. Davis
Wasnincroy
William N. Andrews
Republcan
National Committee
Washington
Republican National Committee
W. W. Duonisy
Miners in Duquoin Order Labor Adviser Expelled
Coal workers in Duquoin Illinois notify labor agitator Robert Cummings to leave the region amid union tensions. Free gold discoveries at Pine Nut near Carson attract prospectors, as a new town Sirnville is plotted. Ex Governor Paul Dillingham dies at Waterbury Vermont on the 24th at nearly 92. former congressman and 1865 1867 Vermont governor.
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Nicam Nowecn
Duquoin
Ill
Robert Cummings
Pine Nut
Carson
Sirnville
Paul Dillingham
Waterbury
Congress
Vermont
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Congregational House
Allen
Murdock
Baptist
Yang Caow
Nanking
Nangwing
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Tata
Eyrins
the Slater
Sam Wood Eld
Onry Yaril
Mostrar
Vincent
House of Commons
Sheffield
Eng
United Empire Trade League
Sam
Buz
Frank Lidensting
Kansas City
Wraheington Park
Lindenstine
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