Nebraska Land Owners Face Higher Taxes This Year
Nebraska landowners will pay increased state taxes totaling about $1.78 million on land value rising to $145 million while railroad property adds roughly $440 thousand in higher taxes. Secretary Bennett notes the statewide shifts with half a million town lots valued at $15 million, and improved versus unimproved land figures across 19,877,635 acres. Local county variations span 62 cents to $12 per acre.
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Nebraska
Bennett
State Board of Assessment
Banner County
Authority Over Jails Sought by State Board Chief
Secretary Piper of the state board of charities and correction calls a board meeting to seek legislation expanding authority over county jails and charitable institutions. He cites poor jail conditions observed during a state tour and urges actions including painting, cleanup, an epilepsy care facility apart from insane hospitals, and a bill to abolish basement jails with power to compel officials to maintain first class sanitary standards.
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Piper
State Board of Charities and Correction
First threshing of winter wheat in Cedar looks strong
HARTINGTON reports early threshing on the Linghart farm where Fred Cole yielded 1 700 bushels at sixty eight pounds to the bushel. James Steffen threshed 1 200 bushels at twenty two and a half bushels per acre. Spring wheat also promising and thriving.
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Hartington
Fred Cole
Linghart
James Steffen
Dead man found with broken neck near granary
The body of Fred Beckman was found in a granary near OSCEOQLA. Police believe he was killed in a quarrel with drunken companions and an investigation is under way. Autopsy shows his neck was broken.
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Fred Beckman
Beckman
Nebraska crops acreage rises 308,877 from last year
Labor Commissioner Tush releases a detailed Nebraska crop acreage report showing overall gains. Corn winter wheat and oats expand while spring wheat barley and rye show declines from the previous year.
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Nebraska Cron
Lincoln
Tush
Nebraska
Good Opening for Young Men in Industrial Training
Wanted: students to learn today’s industry. Wages ranging from one thousand to eighteen hundred dollars a year as soon as competent. Demand exceeds supply. For particulars address Dr Clyde Davis Lincoln Nebraska.
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Clyde Davis
Lincoln, Neb
May Test State Law Repeal Sought by Dr Barnes
Plattsmouth reports Dr A P Barnes intends to challenge a state veterinary rule barring him from using the title Dr. He plans to push repeal at the next legislative session and is gathering the addresses of other practitioners affected by the ruling.
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Plattsmouth
A. P. Barnes
Bryan to Draw Crowds at State Fair Event
W. J. Bryan is pictured as a major attraction for the state fair. Col. Maher had planned a Parker visit during fair week but will instead travel to New York to meet Bryan. The Bryan reception coincides with the fair and railroads plan one rate plus 50 cents, encouraging attendees to visit the fair and use a coupon.
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W. J. Bryan
Cornel Maher
Alton B. Parker
New York
Bryan
Nebraska briefs detail carnivals floods floods and trials
Sterling plans a three day carnival August 2 2 4 and 6 plus a later fair in Sterling. Knox county hail damages crops while Beatrice Humboldt and Ravenna stage fire and gas plans. July county finances show mortgages taxes births deaths and farm yields across Platte, Col umbia, and Cuming counties. The report covers horse thefts, drownings, abductions, legal fights over windmills and mandamus suits involving university funds and food safety measures.
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Sterling
Knox County
Commercial Club of
York
Nancy Brown
Wellfleet
Anderson
Northwestern
Fremont
Humboldt
Beatrice
Joseph Iing
Plattsmouth
Seneca
Kaw
Platte County
Johnson County
Columbias
J. S Koch
Lawrence
Cuming County
Nebraska
J. D. Carpenter
S. C. Sonday
Seward
Ravenna
H. H. Beene
Logan Township
Kherstan
Board of Managers
da Blair
Grand Islami
Aurora
Rogers Home
Danbury
J. L. Sargent
Searle
Stiit
John Harper
Clarence Shively
Glenville
Palmer
Indictments Hit Standard Oil Family in New York Case
The federal grand jury in Jamestown New York indicted Standard Oil of New York and related entities on 24 counts apiece for violations of the interstate commerce law. The case cites rebates via nonpayment of storage charges by the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway and probes connections with shipments from Rochester to Rutland Vermont over multiple lines.
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Chicago
Standard OW Company
Elkins
Oil Trust
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway Company
Morrigan
Bethea
Jamestown
WN. Y
Western District of
New York
Standard Oil Company
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Vacuum Oil Company
Rochester
Wisconsin Rail Rates Cut By One Cent Per Bushel
The Wisconsin railroad commission orders a nationwide reduction in grain rates by about one cent per bushel, affecting all railroads in the state. The action follows complaints from O G Nghiny and W Houser about specific routes to Milwaukee, with the commission expanding its inquiry to Wisconsin rail lines overall. The July 10 hearing gathered sworn testimony as part of the ongoing effort to resolve grain and passenger rate questions.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Railway Commission
Wisconsin Commission
Wisconsin Central
W. Houser
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Minneapolis & Omaha
Chicago & Northwestern
Bank Cashier Surrenders In Bank Failure Scandal
Chicago reports that Kenry W. Hering, missing cashier of the Milwaukee Avenue State Bank, surrendered after being found by reporters. Police say Stensland and Hering are central in crimes totaling over 1,000,000 dollars as examiner Jones points to criminal acts by Stensland. Kowalski, a 12 year teller, died by suicide amid the wreck and depositor scrutiny.
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Chicago
Kenry W. Hering
Milwaukee Avenue State Bank
Hering
C C. Jones
Stensland
State Bank
C. C. Jones
Paul O. Stensland
Mr Jones
Stensla
Henry W Hering
Jones
Frank Kowalski
Milwaukee Avenue Bank
Kowalski
Paul O Stensland
Henry W. Hering
Interstate Board Praises Rebate Case Closure
Washington reports the Interstate Commerce Commission statements on the Atrehsissa Toneka and Santa Fe Railway conviction for rebates. The commission notes lack of criminal intent by Paul Morton and other rail officials and lauds Roosevelt and Moody for enforcing the rebate statute, saying the case history is practically closed after the $15,000 fine.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Atrehissa ‘Toneka & Santa Fe Railway Company
Paul Morton
Santa Fe
Roosevelt
Moody
Mob leader convicted in first North Carolina lynching case
George Hall white ex convict of Montgomery county was found guilty of conspiracy in the jail lynching of three Negroes for the Lyerly family murder in Salisbury North Carolina. He received 15 years hard labor after an 85 minute jury verdict. Hall's defense appeals governor jurisdiction due to Atlantic City trip. The case shifted from murder to conspiracy.
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Salisbury
N. C
George Hall
Montgomery County
North Carolina
Lyerly
Hall
B. F. Long
Gov
Glenn
Atlantic City
T. J. Kluttz
N. J
Waterloo Democrats Nominate Full State Ticket
The Democratic state convention at Waterloo nominated a full ticket led by Claude R. Porter for governor. Delegates adopted a platform urging tariff for revenue only, direct election of U S senators, anti trust legislation, and sympathy with national labor aims as stated by Gompers and Mitchell.
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Waterloo
Claude R. Porter
Appanoose County
United States
Samuel Gompers
John Mitchell
Mutineers in Sevastopol to Get New Trials
In St Petersburg the mutineers from Sevastopol are to receive complete rehearings after Admiral Skrydloff of the Black Sea fleet urged it. Letters disappeared upon his arrival and he argued the original condemnations were prearranged and unjust. Minister Biriloff ordered the retrial two months hence.
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Admiral Skrydlof
Biriloff
Veal Found in Potted Chicken Report Says
Analysis of about 50 canned meat samples by Ohio state officials found preservatives and traces of tin and zinc from poor containers. One sample labeled potted chicken actually contained veal, according to state dairy and food commissioner Ankeny.
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Columbus
Dairy and Food
Ankeny
Roosevelt Probes Naval Meat Supply Shortages
President Roosevelt shows concern over reports of bad meat supplied to the New York and Norfolk navy yards. He has written to Secretary Bonaparte to inquire into the matter.
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Washington
Roosevelt
New York
Norfolk Navy Yards
Bonaparte
Anderson named delegate to irrigation congress
Springeld Idaho Guy Deace appoints H W Anderson of Chicago as a delegate to the fourteenth International Irrigation Congress to meet September 3 in Boise Idaho.
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Springfeld
D. H W. Anderson
Chicago
Guy Deace
Boise
Idaho
Declines Commandership Amid Czarevitch Birthday Turmoil
St Petersburg reports Grand Duke Nicholas Nicholaievitch declined the post of commander in chief with martial law in effect, citing not to entrust such rank to a grand duke and favoring General Linovitch. Observances marked czarevitch’s birthday with subdued displays as terrorist activity grows in Warsaw and Libau. General Strijoff reassigned in Warsaw.
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ST. Petersburg
Nicholas Nicholaievitch
Associated Press
Nfe
Krasnovac-Selo
Nicholas
Linovitch
Czarevitch
Warsaw
Karatelieff
Samara
Ivanoff
Libau
Karateief
Strijoff
von Larsky
Skallon
Helsingfors
Finland
Bryan’s Arrival Date Set for New York and Cities
William J. Bryan sails to New York with his party arriving August 30 and plans to visit New Haven Bridgeport Jersey City Louisville and Cincinnati from August 31 to September 13. He tops at Fontainbleau Rambouillet and aims to pay respects to President Faillieres.
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New York
Paris
William J. Bryan
Fontainbleau
Bryan
President Faillieres
Rambouillet
C. W. Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
New Haven
Bridgeport
Jersey City
Louisville
Cincinnati
Kansas City
Seven mutineers condemned at Sveaborg trial in Finland
The Sveaborg mutineers trial began on Saturday. Lieutenant Kochanovsky age 20 and Semilinoff age 22 along with five soldiers were found guilty and condemned to death. All were executed and buried in a common grave without ceremony. Kochanovsky's father is a colonel of the guards at St Petersburg.
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Helsingfors
Finland
Sveaborg
Kochanovsky
Semilianoff
St. Petersburg
Southern Pacific to unload and store consignees’ freight
San Francisco reports that Southern Pacific officials announce freight on their tracks will be unloaded at once and stored at the cost of the consignees after a lengthy meeting among local officials.
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San Francisco
Southern Pacific
Consignees
Longworths Stay With Roosevelt In Oyster Bay
Representative and Mrs. Nicholas Longworth arrived from Europe aboard the St Paul and reached Sagamore Hill Saturday night. They will stay with President Roosevelt for several days before proceeding to Cincinnati via Washington.
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Oyster Bay
Nicholas Longworth
Europe
St. Paul
Sagamore Hill
Roosevelt
Cincinnati
Washington
Students Capture Thief in Berkeley Jewelry Heist
Alfred Johnson of New York tried to steal a cash drawer from a Berkeley jewelry store. An exciting chase drew several hundred college students to help capture him.
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Berkeley
Cal
Alfred Johnson
New York
Elo
Chance for Convicted Man
Justice Hooker grants a certificate of reasonable doubt in the case of John W. Neff former Erie county auditor tied to the Buffalo cemetery scandal with a provisional relief avenue opened.
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Fredonia
N. Y
Hooker
John W. Neff
Erie County
Buffalo
Visible U S Cotton Supply Drops From Last Week
Secretary Hester reports the world's visible cotton supply at 2,120,504 bales, down from 2,255,292 last week. American cotton totals 1,095,904 bales, versus 1,136,292 previously.
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New Orleans
Hester
Mrs Corey Leaves Reno After Divorce for Pacific Coast Trip
Mrs. William Ellis Corey, recently divorced from her husband, departed Reno Nevada on Friday for Pacific coast points to spend several weeks. She travels with her son Allan.
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Reno, Nev
William Ellis Corey
Pacific Coast Points
Allan
Ten Cent Fare Declared Illegal in Coney Island Transit
Justice William J. Gaynor of the appellate division rules a ten cent fare to Coney Island is illegal and a passenger may refuse the second fare. The decision arose in a habeas corpus case to free a rider arrested for refusing the second fare on the Brooklyn Rapid Transit lines.
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New York
William J. Gaynor
Appelate Division
Supreme Court
Brooklyn
Coney Island
Chinese workers to be protected on Panama canal contracts
Washington reports the United States government will safeguard Chinese laborers on the Panama canal project. Specifications for supplying 2,500 Chinese workers grant the Secretary of War the authority to review labor agent contracts, aiming to prevent discrimination and ensure fair treatment for workers sent to the isthmus.
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Washington
United States
Panama Canal
Secretary of War
Isthmus
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Wisconsin Railway Commission
Interstate Board
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