Winter mails time between Seattle and Nome cut
A digest of brief items notes transit time for winter mails shortened from about sixty to sixty five days each way. The treasury exposes a fraud scheme on fur imports from Canada. Crown Prince and Princess of Romania reportedly divorce. Indiana Odd Fellows donate to McKinley memorial fund. Indpls raises one thousand dollars. Rev Dr O H Warren dies in Syracuse. William Phillips, pioneer rancher, dies in Cheyenne. Senator Elkins seeks Roosevelt conference on Interstate Commerce law. Highland Kan councilman fatally injures rival. United Fruit Ethelred wrecked after grounding. Dr Krause released on bail. Dad Curtis killed in Wagoner Indian Territory. Borden Condensed Milk plans $3.75 million stock issue. William Gwyn found dead from indigestion. Mrs Fred Gebhard marries Henry Clews Jr in NYC. Iris supply boat afloat after Manila incident. Hammond plant to move to Chicago stockyards. Roosevelt hosts large Thanksgiving gathering. Grason brothers killed in Creek Nation. Cuban delegation asks tariff relief for sugar and tobacco. Cleveland out of danger from pneumonia. Conscience donation to Gage customs of $18,669. Jonestown, Mississippi fire destroys extensive property. Dr Daniel Freeman tied to first homestead land grant. China imports record beer from Germany. George Pullman Jr dies in California of pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
National McKinley Memorial Fund
Indianapolis
O. H. Warren
University of the State of New York
Northern Christian Advocate
Syracuse
William Phillips
Cheyenne
Union Pacific
Wyo
Elkins
West Virginia
Roosevelt
Congress
Highland
Kan
J. F. Ward
J. E. Springer
Springer
United Fruit Company
Ethelred
Istand
New York
Krause
Johannesburg
Dad” Curtis
Texas
Frank Griner
Wagoner
I. T
Griner
New York Journal of Commerce
Borden Condensed Milk Company
William Gwyn
Secretary of State
New York City
Fred Gebhard
Morris
Baltimore
Henry Clews, Jr
Long
Admiral Rodgers
Manilla
Iris
Iloilo
G. H. Hammond Company
Hammond
Ind
Union Stock Yards
Chicago
White House
Lodge
Cowles
Muskogee
Steve Grason
Lige
Okmulgee
Cleveland
Gage
Jonestown
Miss
Daniel Freeman
Gage County
Nebraska
United States
China
Germany
George M. Pullman
San Mateo
California
Senators to honor McKinley with quick Senate action
Washington dispatch notes Senate plans to adjourn after a resolution on President McKinley's death and a brief session. The agenda includes ship subsidy, Nicaraguan canal bills, a submarine cable to Hawaii, and a new department of commerce with early action anticipated. Reciprocity treaties and tariff questions feature in finance committee moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
McKinley
Senato
Foraker
Hanna
Roosevelt
Kyle
Lincoln
Garfield
House of Representatives
Senator Frye
Morgan
Frye
Edmunds
United States
Aldrich
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Committee On Finance
Wood Confirms No Annexation View On Havana Visit
General Leonard Wood and party arrived from Havana with Mrs. Wood and other officials. Wood said he would report to President Roosevelt and return by December 7. He stated he has expressed no opinion on Cuban annexation and warned that commenting would be impolitic. The Havana story was likely political for elections in Cuba, with February’s election preparations underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Havana
Leonard Wood
Cuba
Chinese Officials Punish Offenses to Foreigners
Pekin reports that Chinese authorities have severely punished offenses against foreigners, improving local demeanor. Higher officials now seek closer ties with the diplomatic corps and a set of claims with missionaries has been settled outside the general indemnity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Opening Day in the House Sets Formal Ceremonies
The Republican caucus re elects General Henderson as speaker and McDowell as clerk. Members will be sworn in after prayers as the old officers are re elected. The opening day includes roll by states, hour of meeting fixed, and seat drawing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vrecedenta
Washington
Henderson
House
Bingham
Pennsylvania
Senate
McDowell
Congress
Comet Sighting in Chicago Likely A Star Pattern
San Francisco, Dec 2. Director Campbell of Lick Observatory searched the heavens for the Chicago phenomenon and found no comet. He offers two explanations: a bright meteor trail or the Pleiades constellation appearing like a comet under thin mist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Campbell
Lick Observatory
Chicago
Departments merged in Luzon reshapes Philippine command
Manila December 2 The northern and southern Luzon military departments have been dissolved. Major General Wade moves to Cebu to command American forces there while Major General Wheaton takes over North Philippines. In Batangas several small engagements occur as Caballos forces grow demoralized and hold two American prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Luzon
James F. Wade
Manilla
Cebu Island
Lloyd Wheaton
North Philippines
Batangas
Caballos
German Societies Back Boers In Indianapolis Drive
Jacob W. Loeper secretary of the United German societies said about forty societies with over 2000 members will take part in supporting the Boers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Jacob W. Loeper
United German Societies
American Library Ordered for Rome by Royal Decree
In Rome a royal decree orders an American library to be established containing all publications about the New World since its discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
New World
Dutch Queen Wilhelmina's Aide Camps Illness Clarified
Amsterdam December 2 The statement that Queen Wilhelmina's aide de camp Major Van Tot is suffering from peritonitis and not from injuries after a duel with Prince Henry is confirmed by officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Wilhelmina
Major van Tot
Prince Henry
Tragedy in St Louis as Clerk Stabs Wife then Slays Self
In St Louis on December 2 Joseph Flory a Graubner Ice Company clerk stabbed his wife Lena three times in the breast with a hunting knife then cut his own throat dying instantly. A 10 year old son Willie witnessed the horror after a quarrel over money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staba
ST. Louis
Joseph Flory
Graubner Ice Company
Lena
Flory
Willie
Nebraska National Guard expands with two new independent companies
Adjutant General Colby authorized two independent companies to be formed at West Point and Stanton, with state equipment. A signal corps and engineers' corps were ordered for Fremont, plus two artillery sections likely at Plattsmouth and Grand Island. No third regiment planned, though more guns and four breech-loading cannons are being secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
Colby
Nebraska National Guard
West Point
Stanton
James C. Elliott
G. A. Eberly
Signal Corps and Engineers’ Corps
Fremont
Plattsmouth
Grand Island
Calby
Nebraska's New Militia Forming Independent Units
The Nebraska National Guard begins formal reorganization under Adjutant General Colby. Plans call for two infantry companies, a signal and engineer corps, and two artillery sections. A regiment’s rifles will be requisitioned from Washington, with Fremont to host the engineer and signal sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska National Guard
Colby
Signal and Engineer Corps
War Department
Washington
Engineer and Signal Corps
Ull
Pershing Rifles
University Battalion
Nebraska Volunteers
WR. Brooks
Regiment of Volunteers
Fremont
Signal Corps
Engineer Corps
Leutenant
West Point
Stanton
James C Riliott
G. A. Eberly
State Library plans distributing book sets in several towns
Nebraska's State Library Commission received applications from Blair German Town Harvard Talmage Syracuse Loup City Alexandria Douglas Purdum Kenesaw Fairmont Oak precinct and Osceola. Secretary Bullock will oversee distribution as the system goes into full operation within weeks. About 1200 funds purchase over 1400 books with juvenile titles among a third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
State Library Commission
State House
Bullock
Blair
Germantown
Harvard
Talmage
Syracuse
Loup City
Alexandria
Douglas
Pardum
Kenesaw
Fairmont
Oak Precinct
Osceola
Dusseldorf Convicted of Manslaughter in Payne Killing
Joseph T. Dusseldorf was found guilty of manslaughter in the 1901 killing of Arthur C. Payne at North Bend. The jury returned a verdict after 1 hour 15 minutes deliberation. A penitentiary term of one to ten years is likely, with a motion for a new trial possible.
New Road Toward Omaha
McArthur Bros. contractors on the Great Western road have started a large force on the Omaha main line from Fort Dodge. Work on the ClarionStampton branch will not be completed this year. the Omaha main line will be pushed with speed due to heavy work ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
McArthur Bros
Great Western
Omaha
Clarion- Stampton
Lincoln Paper Mill to Be Operated
A new Lincoln company formed with $50,000 capital plans to run the old paper mill south of town. President S. H. Burnham leads the venture to manufacture heavier wrapping papers from straw and corn husks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
S. H. Burnham
Woman Adjudged Insane in Falls City Neb
On complaint of C F Reavis Mrs Geo E Dorrington has been adjudged insane and will be taken to Lincoln for treatment soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falls City
Neb
C. F. Reavis
Geo. E. Dorrington
Lincoln
Strychnine Kills Landlord in Despondent Act
Gretna Nebraska December 2 Alexander Simon hotel keeper died after taking an overdose of strychnine in an act of despondency. Police said the suicide occurred at the hotel he operated. The death was reported as caused by self inflicted poison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gretna, Neb
Alexander Simon
Wrecked cattle on B M special train near M Cook
A B M special stock train from Denver to South Omaha derailed after a broken switch in M Cook Nebraska. Two cars left the track one overturned and one lay on its side. Three cattle were killed and several crippled. Cattle escaped and then charged at onlookers before liberation. Train was moving slowly to prevent a worse wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
South
Omaha
Winnipeg
Oecials Suspect Sidney Visit for Burlington Roundhouse
A special Burlington train arrived at Sidney Nebraska on November 30 carrying President George B. Harris Director B. F. Perkins General Manager G. W. Holdrege General Charles F. Manderson Superintendent J. R. P. Sellan and Burlington clerks. The party inspected a site for a roundhouse and machine shops for about thirty minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Neb
Burlington Railway
George B. Harris
B. F. Perkins
G. W. Holdrege
Charles F. Manderson
J. R. P. Sellan
Burlington System
Campbell Bros. Return to Winter Quarters After Strong Season
Campbell Bros. shows return to Fairbury Nebraska for winter quarters after touring in the south. They report unusually strong business this season and plan to materially increase attractions next year. The enterprise grew from a schoolhouse medicine show to a railroad circus and menagerie in seven years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbury
Neb
Campbell Bros
Death of Judge Selah in O'Neill Nebraska
Judge Clarence Selah died at his home in O Neill of typhoid fever after six weeks illness. He was a well known editor and publisher in northern Nebraska with papers in O Neill and Ewing. Elected Holt county judge in 1897 he had a model officer record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Neill
Neb
Clarence Selah
Judge Selah
Nebraska
Ewing
Holt County
John G Glouskel Found Dead in Nebraska Home
John G Glouskel, 60, a prosperous farmer near Nebraska City Nebraska, died after entering his kitchen at midnight to rekindie the fire and failing to return. His son found him dead on the kitchen floor. He leaves a large family of grown children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska City
Neb
John G. Glouskel
Duel in the Asylum Death of William Brown in Hastings Asylum
News from TABLE ROCK Nebraska reports the death of 86 year old William Brown at the Hastings asylum. The report notes his age and the location of the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Table Rock
Neb
William Brown
Hastings
Contest Papers Filed For Sheriff Election Certificate
Beatrice Nebraska November 30 contest papers filed by W S Tilton chairman of the county republican central committee seek to block W A Waddington from receiving a sheriff certificate citing irregularities in several precincts and asserting J T Moore is entitled to the certificate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice
Neb
W. S. Tilton
County
Republican Central Committee
W. A. Waddington
J. T. Moore
Western Canada praised as prime grain and stock region
A letter from Prof. Thomas Shaw of Minnesota State University extols Western Canada as a vast, fertile area suited to wheat, oats, barley and cattle. He notes Manitoba and the prairies offer high yields, good grazing, and affordable lands with government aid and railroads supporting settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
He Marmor
St Paul
Thomas Shaw
Minnesota State University
Western Canada
Canada
Prairie
Manitoba
Assiniboia
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Peace River
Athabasca
Rockies
Territories
Ontario
Defiance Starch Promises Restored Washables
Magnetic Starch Co. of Omaha Nebraska offers Defiance starch with medicinal properties to restore worn garments to a like new condition. A 16 ounce package costs 10 cents and is marketed as a must try for every household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
Magnetic Starch Co
Omaha
Neb
Defiante Starch Claims Superior, Lasting Results
The article promotes Defiante starch as more flexible and lasting than competing brands, promising less shaking out or blowing out and offering about one third more value for the same money.
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Seattle
Wash
Nome
Alaska
Treasury Department
Berlin
Vossische Zeitung
Roumania
Gen. Wood
Director Campbell
Wade
And
Southern
American Library
Hinesas
National Guard
Adjutant General
State
Joseph
Dusseldorf
Selah
Western
Yrot Thoms Sthiaw
Minnesota
Uni
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