Nebraska items span fairs fires floods and misfortune
A long list of Nebraska notes reports reunions and fairs including the Sioux county fair at Harrison September 14 15 16 and a Soldiers reunion in Republican City August 16 to 17. Other items cover thefts drownings wagon accidents bites by rattlesnakes and a fatal hog disease in Dakota county.
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York
Talmage
Sam Small
Salem ‘Chautauqua
Republican City
Sioux County
Harrison
Gartner
Arlington
Republican Valley
the Sons and Daughters of Protection
David City
Farback
Perkins County
Sand Hills
Sutherland
T. M. Mann
Hastings
Business Men's Association of
Milford
Henry Nike
Bellvuc
Harry Jones
Ben F. Pointer
Shelby
Nebraska
Henry Durst
Merrick County
Alaska
Willie
Mary Vogel
Blue River
Crete
Missouri
W. A. Burbridge
Vernon County
Dawson County
Henry
Kiester
Juniata
Henry Crandall
Fremont
Denver
Relief Funds Short in 1900s Aid Effort for Cuban Destitutes
Consul General Lee reports a $10,000 relief fund used frugally to feed and medicate about 1,400 destitute Americans daily and provide medicines. Eleven transportations to the United States assisted as 95 percent are naturalized Cuban residents many lacking English.
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Washinetoy
Lee
State Department
United States
Relief Fund
Cuba
Condition of Trade Signals Broad Revival Across Regions
Bradstreet's reports widespread revival in demand for merchandise and products. Interior merchants in New York to Kansas City show buying sprees unseen since 1892. Wheat climbs seven cents on exports. cotton yarns and wool rise. sugar coffee lard and petroleum steady. pork drops.
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New York
Bradstreet’s
Baltimore
Chicago
St Louis
Kansas City
Woodmen Riot Ends In Factional Clash For Headquarters
A long running dispute between Woodmen of America factions in Woodmen, Fulton and Rock Island erupted into a hand to hand battle. Dozens were injured as trains ferried partisans toward Fulton and clashes with rocks clubs and missiles ensued. Deputy Sheriff Parley arrested Head Attorney Johnson and several associates as the fight wore on.
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Fourron
Rock Island
Ill
Woodmen of America
Fulton
Hawes
Will Bennett
W. N. Flannagan
James Carrier
Ed Bare
Chris Miller
Lyons
P. J. Casey
Moline
Cornelius O'Brien
Albert Spencer
Walter Fowler
Charles Weinberger
T. Burns
R. Winter
G W. Sample
James Mulcahy
AndrewLunheim
L. V. Euck
Enormous Shipments Hit Santa Fe Freight Dept
Kansas City dispatch says the Santa Fe freight office is amid its greatest rush, moving California fruit and Kansas grain. Potatoes and livestock led recently, but those markets have cooled while stock shipments normalize. Northern California fruit, mainly plums grapes and peaches, heads to Chicago and eastern cities. all cars are reiced in Argentine and a large staff handles the work.
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Kansas City
Santa Fe Railway
California
Kansas
Santa Fe
Chicago
Populists Urged to Build Local Organization Nationwide
Milton Park, chair of the Populist national organization committee, issues an address urging Populists across the United States to reject fusion with Democrats or Republicans and to form strong local Populist groups in every ward precinct and township and to build a compact countywide organization.
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Dallas
Texas
Milton Park
Nashville
Tenn
National Organization Committee
United States
Teller Opposes Silver Republicans in Colorado Fall Fight
Senator Teller arrived in Denver and said he will stay through fall. He condemned the alliance of silver and McKinley Republicans and warned that the administration plans to retire greenbacks and bank notes, making gold the sole money. In Chicago, crockery prices may rise 10 to 15 percent as national crockery and glassware jobbers meet.
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Denver
Colo
Teller
Colorado
Treasury
Chicago
National Association of Jobbers
Maine War Veterans Rally Against Reed Over Pension Examiner Firing
War veterans from Maine groups including the First Tenth and Twenty-ninth regiments gathered at Long Island to denounce Speaker Reed. They sent a remonstrance to President McKinley demanding reinstatement of Pension Examiner J. F. Day of Saco, whose removal was linked to Reed ally Amos L Allen.
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McKinley
Pontiano
Maine
Reed
Long Island
J. F. Day
Saco
Amos L Allen
Dr. Day
Paris Ponders Tax on Theater Passes and Tickets
A parliamentary committee recommends abolishing season tickets for all dramatic and musical entertainments in Paris and imposes a heavy stamp tax on free passes plus a moderate tax on all tickets. Proposed pass rate is 1 2 3 cents each, with Paris free passes raising about 289 000 dollars and total ticket revenue around 708 7 dollars across all classes.
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Paris
Chamber of
Deputies
Nevada Senator Denies Silver Interview Conspiracy
Senator Stewart of Nevada asks publication of a denial of recent interviews on silver and finance. He states no interviews were given by him or his colleague that misrepresent their stance and reiterates their commitment to free and unlimited coinage of silver by the United States at 36 to 1.
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Wasninotos
Stewart
Nevada
United States
September Wheat Surges to 85 Cents in Chicago Market
The Chicago wheat market saw a major advance as the September future jumped 23 percent during the session and climbed to 85 cents after the close, the highest price yet. Calls for Monday traded at 86 cents and higher, signaling strong bullish sentiment among traders.
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Caitcaco
Chicago
All Records Broken On Baumer Run Flight
The National Highway conducts an improvised cross country flight from Ogden to Omaha with engineer Grogan at the controls. The test path includes Moentala Prairie and Dale.
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Ogden
Omaha
Moentala, Prairie and Dale
Grogan
Historic Union Pacific Run Sets 291 Mile Record
A special Union Pacific train carrying receivers and executives sped from Ogden to Omaha in 275 minutes covering 291 miles, reaching 80 mph on several stretches. Engine 890, with Engineer Grogan and Fireman Griffin, demonstrated exceptional endurance amid few stops and a late transfer to normal service.
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Union, Pacific
Omaha
Grogan
Griffin
George Baird
Dickinson
Ogden
Kansas City
Topeka
Denver
Cheyenne
Salt Lake City
Mink and Anderson
Kelly
Cornish
Supt
Nichols
Cowin
Greer
Willis
United States Court
Nebraska
Boston
Newark
Dickingon
Baird
Register
North Platte
Schuyler
Fremont
McConnell
Union Pacific ‘Motive Power Department
An Old Hermit Assaulted Near River Bank
An elderly hermit named Troyer, living in eastern county, was found yesterday afternoon by the riverbank after an assault he alleges occurred Sunday. He had been disliked by neighbors, accused of petty theft, with a hay wagon burned near his hut last week. Troyer named a man named Sinkle as the attacker, who reportedly does not deny it. No arrests have been made. The victim is expected to recover despite severe cuts and bruises.
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Suberge
Etta Draper
Herrisvarg
Col
G. C. Bates
Nebraska
Atkinson
G. C. Barker
Beatrice
Idaho
Alaska
Dakota County
J. T. Greenwood
Register of Deeds
Gage County
Greenwood
Bureau of Industrial “Statistica
St. Paul
Troyer
Transformed by Irrigation from Crawford report
Transformed by irrigation along a twenty three mile canal with laterals last year. Several thousand acres once nearly useless are now highly productive with wheat oats alfalfa and vegetables abundant. Crawford will receive water from the canal signaling an improved water works system and lawns. White river provides ample water and springs along the canal boost flow.
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Crawford
White River
Nicaragua Advisers Rally Support Amid Costa Rica tensions
Advisers to President Zelaya in Managua urge Nicaraguans to back his stance in the war with Costa Rica amid ongoing government friction. The August report notes cross border ill will fueling domestic support for the conflict.
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Manacua
Nicaragua
Zelaya
Costa Rica
Tragic Death Of 10-Year-Old James Tuma In Dannevinde
Word reaches St. Paul of the death of James Tuma a 10 year old boy living with his parents in Dannevinde precinct. He climbed into an old well after his hat was blown in. Foul air overwhelmed him and he died before help could reach him. His father repeatedly attempted to reach him before a rope secured his body.
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St. Paul
James Tuma
Dannevinde
Ife
Exposition replies and transportation decisions noted
The State Capital reports Gov Holcomb letters to eastern governors about the Trans Mississippii and International Exposition at Omaha. Nebraska cannot provide a state exhibit due to lacking a biennial session until 1899. The Missouri Pacific depot at Kramer must reopen with a non telegraph agent. Nebraska National Guard encampments are discussed for 1897 and 1898, with expenses under consideration.
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Holcomb
Charleston
W. Va
Silas A. Walcomb
Nebraska
Lincoln
Omaha
Mississippi River
G. A. Atkinson
Pranaror Rs
Ind
Silas A. Holcomb
Cyrus
EB. Winson
State Board of Transportation
Henry Kramer
Missouri Pacific Railroad Company
Kramer
National Guard
Adjt
Barry
Nebraska National Guard
Nebraska Sunday School Convention at Norfolk
The Nebraska state Sunday school convention will be held in Norfolk from September 7 to 9, 1897. Each Sunday School may send three delegates, including its superintendent and pastor, with credentials. Railroads offer reduced rates of one and one third fare. Prof. H. M. Hamill will again lead instruction in normal work. For program copies or blank credentials, write E. J. WeicutMan, Secretary, York.
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Nebraska
Norfolk
H. M. Hamill
International Committee
E. J. WeicutMan
York
Beatrice City Sues Over Bonds in U S District Court
Beatrice city officials led by City Attorney Prout filed an answer in federal court to Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance’s suit seeking 250000 in bonds issued to the Kansas City and Beatrice Railway. The city contends lack of jurisdiction and that the plaintiff cannot claim the money in securities, noting the road only reached Virginia thirteen miles away and the line changed hands to Missouri Pacific.
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Beatrice Dispatch
Prout
U. S. District Court
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
Kansas City and Beatrice Railway
Virginia
Rock Island
Missouri Pacific System
Western Railway weighs stock cars under new tariff rule
The Westing association began weighing all cattle cars at South Omaha stock yards after a tariff shift to weight by hundredweight. About 800 cars are expected to be weighed twice daily, with empty car weights deemed unreliable due to varying waste material from distance shipped.
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Missouri River
Western Railway
Squatters Win Ejectment Case Against Moores in U S Court
About 1,000 acres by the Missouri river near Blyburg Dakota county see squatters jubilant as ejectment suits started by J E Moores three years ago are dismissed at plaintiff’s cost in the U S court of appeals. Defendants argued the land existed when the 1863 government survey was made. Also noted a large flouring mill planned at Ewing Holt county.
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Missouri River
Blyburg
Dakota ‘County
J. E. Moores
United States Court of Appeals
Gold seekers blockade hits Oregon steamer report
San Francisco dispatch dated Aug 14 reports the Elder arriving at Astoria from Dyea confirming White and Chilcoot passes blocked by gold rush seekers. Most passengers were landed at Dyea, freight cost high, and many choose not to reach the Yukon by winter.
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San Francisco
Oregon Railway and Navigation Company
Astoria
Dyea
Chilcoot
Mexico
Alaskan
Union
British Columbia
Shkaguay
Klondyke
Skaguay
Dyon
Mail cooperation eyed for Klondike route
The post office department asked Canadian authorities to coordinate mail service to Circle City and Dawson City. The proposal envisions monthly interchange, with the United States and Canada each maintaining a monthly mail run, yielding two mails per month.
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Wasuincroux
Post Office Department
Canada
Klondike
Circle City
Dawson City
United States
Ais
Korean official Pam Kwang Soh gravely ill in Korea title
Pam Kwang Soh chief of Korea Privy Council and ex-minister to this country, and the commissioner to the queen's jubilee, is critically ill with consumption at his residence. A million watermelons arrived in New York from the Middle Southern states where the season is now peak and prices vary.
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Korea
Lyung- Wasine Tos
Pam Kwang Soh
Privy Council of Korea
New York
Atzics
Itedyeight
Town Patent Office Report Answers to Correspondents
The report offers guidance on patent reissues after two years, licensing without full Invention, and fees for protection. It notes public use bars patenting after five years but allows longer experimental use. It promises free information on obtaining valuing and selling patents and lists printing and filing fees including copies of drawings and specifications.
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Town Patent Office
United States
Iowa
Tos. G. and
J. Barro Orwie
Des Moines
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Bidney
Nebraska News
James Henry
Nebraska City
York County
General Lee
Washington
America
Bradstreet
Haned
Falcoo
Santa Fe Freight Department
Senator Teller
Veterans of the Pine Tree State Hem
Union Pacific
Nicarstan
State Sunday School
City of Beatrice
Ewing
Ilolt County
Malle
Livestock and Producee
Louis
Oamaha
Hwans
Hutter
Eton
Omatia
Oalves
ORIG
Preeers Ceerte
Bard
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