Sorrowful Nebraska City bids farewell to Senator Hayward
In Nebraska City on December details funeral for Senator Monroe L. Hayward. The ceremony was private and simple with a public procession the cortege over a mile long. Honorary pallbearers included C. I. Manderson W. S. Summers and others. Rev H L House led services and Mrs Hayward appeared only briefly. No music accompanied the interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska City
Neb
Monroe L. Hayward
William
Philippines
H. L. House
the Baptist Church
C. M. Shepherd
House
Guard of Honor
C. I. Manderson
W. S. Summers
C. C. Whedon
Byron Clark
William McLennen
G. M. Lambertson
Company C
National Guard
William Baumer
Grand Army of the Republic
Mev
City Chamber Urges Caution On Santos Embargo
The New York City Chamber of Commerce adopted a resolution urging authorities not to act hastily on the Santos embargo affecting steamers with coffee due to bubonic plague reports. It expresses confidence in port health officers to safeguard the city and nation from foreign disease while weighing commerce impacts.
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New York
New York City
Wood to Succeed Brooke as Cuba Governor
Washington Dec 8 General Leonard Wood conferred with the secretary of war on his future. It is gathered Wood will be the next governor of Cuba succeeding General Brooke who returns to the United States. It is expected the military force in Cuba can be greatly reduced soon.
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Cuba
Washington
Leonard Wood
Wood
Brooke
United States
Corner in Flaxseed Moves Chicago Market to New High
Talk of a corner in flaxseed sparked activity in Chicago trading today as the price jumped toward 4% to 6%4% and hit the top for the current crop. Traders cited rising receipts and Duluth’s advance, with most seed held by a few northwest firms.
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Chicago
Duluth
Canals and Scalper's Will in Congress
Washington December 8 Representative Hepburn of Iowa introduced in the house today his bill from the last congress to appropriate 140000000 for the construction of the Nicaragua canal. Representative Sherman of New York reintroduced the anti scalping bill. Mr Sprague of Massachusetts introduced a bill to retire army officers below the rank of major general who served in the civil war as of the grade next above that which they held at retirement.
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Washington
Representative Hepburn
Iowa
House
Nicaragua
Sherman
New York
Sprague
Massachusetts
Aguinaldo Growing Bold Turning South Toward Cavite
The Manila dispatch says Aguinaldo may move south to Cavite, where insurgent strength remains high. About 3,000 insurgents threaten Imus and Bacoor as American troops patrol, while deserters and local support shape the mounting attacks. MacArthur, Grant, and Bell lead separate northern sorties to chase bands.
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Manila
Aguinaldo
Cavite
Imus
Bacoor
Fourth Infantry
MacArthur
Manila-Dagupan
Grant
Angeles
Subig
Bell
Mangatarem
San Clementine
Nothing Heard From Macrum Successor Appointment
Washington reports that two weeks after Boer objections blocked US Consul Macrum in Pretoria from distributing British supplied funds to prisoners, the State Department has heard nothing further. It instructed protest but cannot confirm Macrum’s status or receipt of leave, and no reply to recent communications is known.
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Washington
United States
Macrum
Pretoria
Certai
State Department
Chicago educator denies Nebraska chancellor offer
Dr E Benj amin Andrews, head of Chicago public schools, said he has not been offered the Nebraska state university chancellor post. He noted reports of an offer are mere rumor and he has spoken to no one about accepting. He declined further discussion as the matter is unconfirmed.
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Chicago
E. Benjamin Andrews
Chicago Public Schools
Nebraska State University
Metheun Resumes Command in Kimberley Relief
The War Office released General Forestier-Walker’s message from Capetown stating General Metheun has resumed command at Kimberley and is nightly in contact, with troops in excellent health.
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Kimberly
London
War Office
Forestier-Walker
Capetown
Metheun
Kimberley
In the Senate Opens With Clerical Invocation
The Rev Stowell T Bryant of the Methodist Episcopal church gave the invocation at the opening of today s Senate session. Maine senator Hale moved for adjournment until Monday. Chandler of New Hampshire urged investigations into the seating of William A Clarke of Montana and Nathan B Scott of West Virginia, referrals to the committee on contingent expenses. The Senate adjourned in executive session at 1 55 p m after a 12 05 p m start.
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Senate
Washington
Stowell T. Bryant
Methodist Episcopal Church
Hale
Maine
Chandler
N. H
Committee On Privileges and Elections
William A. Clarke
Montana
Nathan B. Scott
West Virginia
Special House committee begins Hoberta Case inquiry
In Washington on December 8 the special committee investigating charges against Mr. Roberts the Monmon representative from Utah held its first meeting behind closed doors to decide procedure. The session, chaired by Mr. Taylor of Ohio, saw little progress with all members present.
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Hoberta
Washington
House
Roberts
Monmon
Utah
Taylor
Ohio
Release From Quarantine Of 48th Volunteer Infantry
The quar termaster reports Colonel Long says the forty-eighth volunteer infantry colored, quarantined at Angel Island California for smallpox, will be released on the 18th. The disease is stamped out and the regiment will be ready to sail for the Philippines.
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Washington
Quartermaster’s
Long
San Francisco
Forty-Eighth Volunteer Infantry
Colored
Angel Island
California
Philippines
Populists Gain Seats in Nebraska Canvass
Lincoln December report shows fifteen Republican judges elected and thirteen Fusionist judges with majorities. Silas A. Holcomb named Supreme Court judge by 15 107 majority. J L Teeters and Edson Rich gain certificates as fusion regents. William Neville to receive Congress certificate for Sixth district. Official vote details follow by district.
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Lincoln
Neb
State
Silas A. Holcomb
Supreme Court
J. L. Teeters
Edson Rich
Regent
William Neville
Congress
Senator Tipton's Book on Forty Years in Nebraska
The Nebraska Historical Society will publish the late ex Senator T. W. Lipton’s memoir Forty Years in Nebraska at Congress and at Home. It includes biographies of territorial and state governors and congressmen up to 1894 with political and social context, and is dedicated to J Sterling Morton.
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Tipton
Lincoln
Neb
State Historical Society
T. W.lipton
Nebraska
Congress
J. Sterling Morton
The
Historical Society
Horlocker case moves toward December trial in Hastings
Viola Horlocker the accused poisoner of Mrs. Moorey is working as a sanitarium bookkeeper in Jacksonville under the name Miss Allen. She has built a singing reputation and attends many social events. The district court term begins December 18 with 30 witnesses subpoenaed for the state and bonds set at 100 dollars for all.
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Hastings
Neb
Viola Horlocker
Charles F. Morey
Jacksonville
Miss Horlocker
Miss Allen
Horlocker
District Court
McCreary
Fef. B. Beall
Judge District Court
Balks on Christian Science Divorce Case in Nebraska
In Omaha on December 5, a divorce suit by Syl via against John W. Scott cites Christian Science as grounds though not listed in statutory causes. Mrs Scott seeks cruel and inhumane treatment, alleging her husband’s insistence on Christian Science medicine for herself and their 17 month old daughter, who is in delicate health. She fled the home fearing for their lives.
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Omaha
Neb
Christian Science
Sylvia
John W. Scott
Scott
Prohibition Party Reports Nebraska Campaign Costs
The Prohibition party filed its expenses and receipts with the secretary of state. Total campaign costs were 79.75 with literature at 33. Travel for the state central committee secretary was 24.25. Receipts totaled 134.77 leaving 55.02 in the treasury. Major contributors included C. C. Crowell and Fitchie with several donors listed.
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Prohibition Party
Lincoln
Neb
Secretary of State
Nebraska
Secretary of the State Central Committee
C. C. Crowell
Blair
National Campaign Committee
Fitchie
J. Kilburn
Rebecca Brown
New Postal Line Expands Albion Mails to Columbus
A new postal line between Albion and Columbus goes into effect immediately. Albion will receive two daily mails, one carried by a freight train on the Union Pacific branch to Sioux City, replacing the former single daily mail. The change brings general rejoicing in Albion.
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Columbus
Neb
Albion
Union Pacific
Sioux City
Accident Causes Death in Norton Kansas
Mrs. Charles Best of Tecumseh received news of her son Charles Bests death in Norton Kansas. He was about forty, died in a gun accident when a weapon exploded prematurely. He leaves a wife and several children. He formerly lived near Tecumseh, moving away about sixteen years ago.
Horlocker Morey Poisoning Case Postponed to Spring
Hastings Nebraska December term action in the Horlocker Morey poisoning case is deferred. Judges and counsel agree to delay trial. jurors recalled for December are excused. Miss Viola Horlocker remains at Jacksonville sanitarium and may return to Hastings soon. The move follows petitions from Adams county bar and anticipated witness travel.
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Miss Horlocker
Jacksonville Sanitarium
Wil
Hastings
Neb
McCreary
Adams County
Beall
Nebraska
Lloyd Lynn
Horlocker
Christmas Holiday Rail Rates Announced for Trans-MMissouri
With Christmas near all lines in trans-Missouri territory set one fare round trip for travel within 200 miles. Tickets go on sale December 23 to January 1 with return by January 2. Western Passenger association extends 1 1/3 fare for students and teachers traveling beyond 3 cents per mile.
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Omaha
trans-Missouri
Western Passenger Association
Mortgage Acknowledgement Questioned in Nebraska Case
Bradshaw Neb December 11 Farm loan firms must ensure lawful acknowledgements. In a Union Central Life Insurance mortgage foreclosure against Spackman the defendant's attorney claims the mortgage should be void since the local agent who took the acknowledgment was an interested party and not properly authorized by law.
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Bradshaw
Neb
Union Central Life Insurance Company of
Cincinnati
Spackman
Life Insurance
Horse Thieves Abroad in Stanton County Neb
John Miller, a young man hired a horse, saddle, and bridle from H N Way for a short trip. He failed to return, prompting a search. Miller sold the horse outfit to Jefferson Eddy. Way recovered his horse. Sheriff Kenney offers a $50 reward for the thief’s apprehension and conviction. Miller’s current whereabouts are unknown.
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Stanton
Neb
John Miller
H. N. Way
Way
Miller
Jefferson Eddy
Kenney
Pioneer Dead in Wahoo Nebraska
The Berggren family of Wahoo Nebr received word of M B Berggrens death after he underwent surgery in Chicago for cancer. He did not recover and died. his remains will be brought home for burial in Wahoo.
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Wahoo, Neb
M. B. Berggren
Berggren
Chicago
Prizes for Photographers in Burlington Contest
Omaha officials report the Burlington photographic contest prizes after days of debate. First prize of 20 goes to P Soderberg of Sutton Nebraska, second prize 10 to W T Caldwell of Alliance Nebraska. Five dollar prizes go to H A Kupers Ravenna Nebraska C V Cross Geneva Nebraska W C Elwood Troy Kansas ET A Ellingson Cambridge Nebraska.
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Omaha
Neb
Ater
Burlington
P. Soderberg
Sutton
W. T. Caldwell
Alliance
H. A. Kupers
Ravenna
C. V. Cross
Geneva
W. C. Elwood
Troy
Kan
ET. A. Ellingson
Cambridge
Live Stock and Produce at South Omaha Market
South Omaha live stock market December 11 shows moderate cattle supply with steady top grades, hogs opening strong then easing, and sheep demand weak. Beef steers bring 3.25 to 5.75, cows 2.57 to 4.50, hogs sell around 3.70 to 3.85, yearlings and lambs mixed with lighter demand for stock sheep and feeder lambs.
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Omaha
South Omaha
Chicago live stock market report December cattle hogs
Chicago market report shows cattle generally steady with various classes priced from $3.25 to $7.40, hogs active and mixed to heavy class values from $3.80 to $4.10, and sheep steady to slower with lambs and wethers ranging roughly $3.40 to $5.50.
Kansas City Live Stock Prices December One
Kansas City market report shows cattle largely steady with varied classes. Hogs up with heavy and mixed types higher. lights near 5.95. Sheep receipts 1,200 with lambs 5.15 to 5.20 and muttons 3.75 to 4.05, stockers and feeders 3.00 to 4.37, culls at 1.50 to 3.00.
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Kansas City
Chicago Market Wheat and Provisions Prices Listed
Chicago produce market reports No. 3 spring wheat at 62 to 65 cents No. 2 red at 94 to 84 cents. Corn No. 2 at 78 to 83 cents No. 2 yellow at 78 to 84 cents. Oats No. 3 23 to 23 1 2 cents No. 3 white 19 to 21 cents. Rye No. 2 63 to 64 1 2 cents. Mess pork per barrel 8.20 to 9.80 dollars. Lard per 100 pounds 5.00 to 5.32. Short ribs and sides 5.05 to 5.40. Dry salted shoulders boxed 6 53 to 6 5 4 3 4 cents. Short clear sides boxed 5.35 to 5.45.
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Chicago
Engagement near CerVantes and Allied Movements Rumor
General Otis reports from Manila that dispatches describe a four hour clash near CerVantes, fifty miles southeast of Vigan, with heavy enemy losses and American casualties. Other columns move toward San Jose and Iba while forces manhunt Aguinaldo’s guard. Negros revolt deemed minor with rapid pursuit underway.
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Washington
War Department
Otis
Manila
Young
Vigan
Aguinaldo
Cervantes
Howe
San Jose
Bangued
Batchelor
Bayonbong
Navy
Aparil
MacArthur
Ffth
Iba
Zambaleh
Grant
Subig Bay
Lawton
Bulacan
Hare
Negros
Byrnes
Hughes
Panay
Capiz
Wanamaker Testifies on Department Stores Before Commission
Washington December 11 John Wanamaker testified before the Industrial commission on department stores arguing they benefit society with economic and moral foundations. He called them a natural product of fixed trade laws aided by cheaper capital better transport and rapid communication making modern retail stores possible and inevitable. Economy in spending time and effort defines their success and popularity.
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Washington
John Wanamaker
Industrial Commission
Gossip About Union Pacific in New York
The Times reports President Burt of Union Pacific met Oregon Navigation officials in New York. A readjustment of Oregon Navigation affairs is rumored but not confirmed. Routine matters were discussed and an upcoming annual report is expected to show over 445 percent earnings on common stock.
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Union Pacific
New York
Burt
Union Pacific Company
Oregon Navigation
Oregon
Fire destroys Welling mansion in Washington district
Fire completely destroyed the Welling mansion at Fourteenth street and Welling Place in Washington. Dr. L. H. French occupied the house. losses tally about 60 000 dollars for the residence and 50 000 dollars for the contents. Dr. French sustained burns while aiding his female servants.
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Washington
Welling
Fourteenth Street
Welling Place
L. H. French
Annual Seed Distribution Begins Earlier This Year
Washington December 11 The Department of Agriculture will start seed distribution sooner, shipping seeds to southern states at the beginning of January.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
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