Federal quarantine blocks New England cattle and swine export
Secretary Wilson issued a quarantine order prohibiting movement of cattle sheep and other ruminants and swine from Connecticut Rhode Island Massachusetts and Vermont into other states or foreign countries. The action aims to halt a foot and mouth disease outbreak and prevent spread beyond the Hudson River region.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
New England
Boston
Department of Agriculture
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Vermont
D. Mohler
Leonard Pearson
University of Pennsylvania
James Law
Cornell
Studson River
Congress
Whode Island
James Wilson
Railways Pledge to Curb Train Robberies Across Midwest
Midwest rail and express companies plan a concerted crackdown after a series of holdups. Davenport Rock Island heist spurred rewards of 5000 dollars from the Rock Island and United States Express. Burlington adds 1000 for catching a robber. Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul, Illinois Central, and Chicago & Alton back the effort to share the burden and eradicate the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle West
Davenport
Rock Island
United States Express Company
Burlington
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Illinois Central
Chicago & Alton
Velano
Cyrus Grant Dead Found In Barn
Cyrus Grant, an old settler, was found dead in his barn while preparing a team. He had heart disease and had been unwell for some time. a curry comb was found in his hand.
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Cyrus Grant
Cabinet Deliberates as U S Colombia Canal Talks Stage Dead Stop
Secretary Hay announced canal negotiations have halted with Colombia refusing to accept the last U S proposal. Officials foresee renewed Latin American talks with Nicaragua and Costa Rica but imply those nations may stay back until U S Colombia outcome is clear. The 1904 Panama concession lingers as a possible issue for a ten year extension.
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Washington
Congress
Root
Hay
State Department
United States
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Colombia
Panama
Pansma Company
Senate to Talk New States Admission
Washington reports the senate will focus on admitting Oklahoma New Mexico and Arizona as states. The omnibus territorial bill passed the house and faces a possible early report next Wednesday with disputes over whether to admit all three territories or only Oklahoma.
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Washington
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Arizona
Senate
House
Committee On Territories
Senator Quay
Taft and Guidi Begin Church State Negotiations
Governor Taft and Archbishop Guidi start negotiations to settle church and state issues in Manila. They plan at least three sessions weekly until a settlement is reached, and Taft will host a dinner in Guidi’s honor next Monday.
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Manila
Taft
Guidi
Mgr. Guidi
Missouri Vote Tally Shows Democratic Plurality
Jefferson City report says Secretary of State Cook announced Missouri went Democratic by 44 695 votes. Compared with 1900 the Democratic loss was 79 248, and the Republican loss 85 164.
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Jefferson City
Aic
Cook
Missouri
Dies Watching Football Causes Priest’s Death
In St Louis excitement from a local football game on Thursday led to the sudden death by apoplexy of Rev. John J. Barth of the German Methodist Episcopal Church.
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ST. Louis
John J. Barth
German Methodist Episcopal Church
The Vote of Nebraska Official Returns 1902
Official returns from the November 4 1902 state election list results by office and region. The long tabulation shows governors lieutenant governors secretaries treasurers auditors and counts across counties and districts with totals and references to state machinery and offices. The document preserves the historic ballot outcome and county-by-county tallies for Nebraska’s gubernatorial and related races.
Clean Up Old Taxes In Nebraska Delinquents Targeted
Lincoln Neb. investigations push a plan to wipe out delinquent taxes over a set term to help the state meet part of its outstanding indebtedness. State auditor figures show about 4 million dollars owed to the state and counties, with total delinquent taxes near 8 million.
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Lincoln, Neb
State Auditor
Sweet Peas Bloom on Thanksgiving in Nebraska
ASHLAND Neb amid a cold fall the town reports a novelty in sweet peas grown by W N Beck er Jr The last bouquet was picked Tuesday from vines planted in March delayed by extra soil but flourishing through the season providing Thanksgiving color
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Ashland
Nebraska
W. N. Becker, Jr
Mickey's Secretary Not Selected
Governor-elect Mickey in Lincoln announced plans to visit every state institution before his induction to learn their needs and management. He was asked about a report that his son would be appointed as private secretary, a possibility he did not confirm.
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Mickey
Lincoln
Attempts to Shoot Cashier in Mullen Robbery Attempt
Theodore Roggenth in a rancher from thirty miles south of Mullen attempted to shoot H. O. Eastman cashier of the Bank of Mullen. Eastman blocked the entry, knocked Roggenthin down, and seized the gun after he forced a door and entered the railroad enclosure.
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Mullen
Neb
Theodore Roggenthin
Here
H. O. Eastman
Bank of Mullen
Eastman
Roggenthin
Veteran hall arrested for criminal assault in pierce nebraska
Wilson Hall, a veteran and longtime resident, was arrested in Pierce Neb charged with criminal assault on May Barnhart nine year old daughter of County Attorney H F Barnhart. He had prior similar charges years ago and received a heavy fine.
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Pierce, Neb
Wilson Hall
May Barnhart
H. F. Barnhart
Hall
Farmer Ira Kneer Declared Insane in Polk County
Ira Kneer a longtime Hackberry precinct farmer faced the Polk County board of insanity after threats to kill his family and himself. Sheriff Hartman ordered his removal to the Lincoln insane asylum for treatment.
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Osceola, Neb
Ira Kneer
Hackberry Precinct
Polk County Board of Insanity
Hartman
Lincoln
Rehearing the Bible Case Asked by School Board
Beatrice attorney LD Oretzinger files a rehearing motion after the court enjoined the Beatrice school from Bible readings religious instruction and gospel hymn singing. Motion filed October 23 within time. brief in support due December 10. Each court ruling is labeled erroneous.
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LD. O. Kretzinger
Beatrice
Evangelist Morrill Twin Dies in Tekamah Street
Tekamah Nebraska mourns as Reverend Morrill one of the Morrill evangelist twins collapses and dies of heart failure on a city street. The brothers and fellow evangelists of the Gospel Ship church of Chicago were to open meetings at the Methodist church here and were known for touring in the United States and England with a stereopticon used in sermons.
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Tekamah
Eccentric Nebraskan Ed Hawkes Dies in Endicott
Ed Hawkes a noted Jefferson county character died at his Endicott home after a long invalid period. Born in England he homesteaded near Endicott amid frontier dangers and was known as a bachelor and wine connoisseur. In his last hours he dictated burial wishes to Lieutenant Governor C F Steele and left his wealth to a housekeeper who cared for him.
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Fairbury
Neb
Ed Hawkes
Jefferson County
Endicott
England
United States
C. F. Steele
Sheriff and deputy arrest Geneva man on assault charge
Sheriff Smith and Deputy N. W. Johnson took T. G. Clark from Geneva to Clay Center. Clark faces a criminal assault charge and a preliminary hearing was set for December 5 before County Judge H. C. Palmer.
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Clay Center
Smith
N. W. Johnson
Geneva
T. G. Clark
H. C. Palmer
Thieves Loot Clearwater Store in Nebraska Burglary
In Clearwater Nebraska B M Mauley's general merchandise store was entered Tuesday night and 3400 worth of clothing stolen. The door was found unlocked in the morning and a wagon was loaded with goods. The trail led sixteen miles southwest before being lost. Lincoln bloodhounds followed the track starting at 11 o'clock Wednesday.
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Clearwater
Neb
B. M. Macauley
Lincoln
Local Incorporations Form Fire and Temple Companies
State Insurance of Nebraska and Ancient Order of United Workmen Temple association file articles of incorporation with the secretary of state. The first plans fire insurance and capital stock of 100000 led by James B. Boyd. the latter aims to build a South Omaha building with 35000 capital led by C W Miller. In Madison county a wagon train collision injures an old man and three grandsons. one horse dies and the wagon derailed. Mrs. Horsman of Waterloo dies by self harm at age 66 near her son's farm. Graf locals report F E Toms of the Country Department Store missing and believed financially distressed. In York John McGowan and Wells children involved in accidental shooting. a girl suffers skull injury. A two year old girl fatally burns in Giltner. Alex Schlegel resigns as draftsman to join Idaho’s surveyor general staff. Yolimer seeks successor. Robert Harvey of St Paul, Neb. may be appointed.
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State Insurance Company of
Nebraska
Omaha
James B. Boyd
Ancient Order of United Workmen Temple Association of
South Omaha
C. W. Miller
Madison County
Young
Graf
Toms
Mr. Toms
York
John McGowan
Mr. Wells
Wella
McGowan
Andrew Nelson
Giltner
Alex Schlegel
Land Commissioner's Office
Surveyor General of
Idaho
Yolimer
Robert Harvey
St. Paul, Neb
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