News in Brief highlights from early 1900s American headlines
The brief items cover election results with McKinley leading in Minnesota, livestock expo losses but plans for a bigger next year, land use bills for Wyoming and South Dakota, pension proposals for totally blind soldiers, Bjornson’s birthday in Paris, livestock market notes, and various international and domestic notes from ambassadors, governors, and legislators.
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Minnesota
McKinley
Bryan
Woolley
Debs
McKnley
House Committee On Public Lands
Congressman Mendell
Wyoming
South Dakota
Hepburn
Bjornstjerne Bjornson
Paris
New York
Boston
Missouri River
Lonnie Timmins
United States
Cheate
Charles C. Beaman
John D. Long
Secretary of the Navy
Denver
Paul Antoine
San Francisco
Trench Hospital
Begata
Colombia
Washington
Panama
A. J. Clark
Quimby
Chicago
Kansas City
Clark
George W. Lovitt
Fort Wayne
Ind
Kruger Hopes for Arbitration Yet Calls War Barbarous
William T. Stead reports from The Hague Kruger urges civilized governments to press arbitration against Britain. He condemns British methods in South Africa as savage, notes Steyn Delarey and Dewet lead a stronger force, and says Britain is both judge and executioner while Kruger seeks international sympathy for arbitration.
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London
William T. Stead
Hague
Kruger
Stead
Associated Press
America
Garibaldi
Great Britain
South Africa
Dewet
Krall
Port Elizabeth
the Hague
Mr. Kruger
Steyn
Delarey
England
Germans Defeat Boxers Near Yung Ling
Berlin dispatch from Pekin dated December 19 reports Guendell's column marching from Shan Hai Kuan clashing with Boxers at Yung Ling December 14. Fifteen Boxers were killed and a Chinese force of about one thousand under Fang Do Ling retreated from Lu Tai into the nearby mountains.
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Berlin
von Waldersee
Pekin
Guendell
Shan Hai Kuan
Yung Ling
Imperial Tombs
Fang Do Ling
Lu Tai
Thurston's Son Geta Place
The senate confirmed nominations including C. L. Francis to Switzerland, J. G. A. Leishmann to Turkey, C. L. Thurston to Buenos Aires, J. I. Baker to Chilean claims, and J. M. Ferguson to Japan as diplomatic secretaries and ministers.
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Thurston
Geta
Washington, D. C
Senate
C. L. Francis
New Hampshire
Switzerland
J. G. A. Leishmann
Pennsylvania
Turkey
C. L. Thurston
Nebraska
Buenos Ayres
J. I. Baker
New York
Chilean Claims Commission
J. M. Ferguson
Japan
Militiamen to Receive Higher Daily Pay in War Prolongation
London December 22 The secretary of state for war St. John Bradarick announces increased daily pay for Imperial Yeomanry from 1 shilling 2 pence to 5 shillings due to the extended war in South Africa. Militia members will have priority in return over regular troops.
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London
St. John Bradarick
South Africa
Imperial Yeomanry
Dier as Possible United States Senator for Montana
A dispatch from Havre Montana notes that Charles E Dier of Fort Benton may be chosen to fill the Montana short term senator seat. Dier is an early 1860s pioneer, a large sheep owner, and head of the Stockmen s National Bank.
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Nebraska
Ohio
Wintor Proctor
Sena
Iowa
Horace Theythe
United States
Poni
Military Academy
Tiago Stock Yards
Duer
ST. Paul
Minn
Havre
Mont
Charles E. Dier
Fort Benton
Montana
Stockmen’s National Bank
Fraud in divorce bureau case sentencings in New York
Recorder Goff sentenced Henry Zeimer a leader of a fraudulent divorce bureau to ten years in state prison and James Holden alias Frank Wilson a professional co respondent to three years. Mrs Byrde Herrick and Mary Thompson who testified falsely were suspended.
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New York
Goff
Henry Zeimer
James Holden
Frank Wilson
Byrde Herrick
Mary Thompson
Senate and House Adjourn for Holidays After Death of Frye Wife
The Senate adjourned until January 3 1901 after news of Mrs. Frye's death was announced. A memorial invocation was offered by Rev Dr Milburn and Senator Frye nominated Senator Jarvis to preside in his absence. The House also adjourned for the holidays following the death of Representative Wise. Bills to set court session times in Texas were approved.
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Washington
Senate
William P. Frye
Fairbanks
Indiana
W. H. Milburn
Frye
Frye Appointing Senatorairbanks
Hoar
House
Senator Frye
Representative Wise
West Virginia
Texas
Virginia
Conger Ordered to Sign New Chinese Pact
Washington reports say an instruction will go to Mr. Conger in Pekin to sign the Chinese capital agreement, already signed by other ministers. The move aims for a prompt, acceptable compromise amid unrest in China and absence of a native government in Chi Li and nearby provinces.
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Washington
Conger
Pekin
United States
China
Chi Li
Death of Dr. Richard A. Wise shocks Norfolk contest
Speaker Henderson received a telegram announcing the death of Dr. Richard A. Wise of the Norfolk Virginia district at his Williamsbug home at 12:40 this morning. Wise had twice run for the seat and, as a contender in the current and upcoming congress, had notified he would contest the seat in the next term.
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Washington
Henderson
Richard A. Wise
Norfolk, Va
Williamsbug
Wise
House
UC Approves $10 Million Improvements Plan
The University of California has approved a major upgrade program valued at 10 million dollars. The plan aims to enhance facilities and infrastructure across campuses.
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University of California
Spanish Senate debate over royal marriage sparks protest
In Madrid the senate debated the royal message about the near marriage of the princess of Asturias to Prince Charles. Senator Orteza, a republican, denounced fears the match would revive Bourbon royalist conspiracies. Recent fire at Elk Point, commerce loss noted. A New York Stock Exchange seat sold for a record high 50,060. Other items include Wajer Taylor signing to race in Europe and bonds disposed of for 5,425. General Wood summons Marshall Nelson to Cuba. Sale of Hereford cattle at Shel- (text cuts off).
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Wrim
New York Stock Exchange
Wajer”’ Taylor
Worchester
Europe
Byvule
Ill
James G. Middlesworth
Marshall Nelson
Lawton
Wood
Cuba
Shel
Tragic Nebraska suicide linked to lost love
In Grand Island Nebraska on December 1 a young farmer L Hansen son of N Hansen killed himself with strychnine after a despairing note cites ruined romance. He was found in the back yard of Mrs Lena Kraft after calling the night before seeking solace and a drink. Coroner Roeder said the dose was lethal and a card blamed love for the act.
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Grand Island
Neb
L. Hansen
N. Hansen
L. Kraft
Hansen
Farmer George Gross Charged With Rape in ANSLEY
In ANSLEY Nebraska George Gross a farmer living east of town is jailed in Broken Bow on charges of raping his sixteen year old step daughter Pear Morris. The crime allegedly occurred Sunday while the family attended church and the girl disclosed the incident Thursday afternoon prompting a county attorney warrant and arrest by Sheriff Armstrong. Gross is said to have a bad reputation.
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Ansley
Neb
George Gross
Here
Broken Bow
Pear Morris
Pocketbook Found in Lumber Yard Worth Ten Thousand
Beatrice Nebraska December article reports a lumber yard worker discovering a dusty pocketbook on a lumber pile. Inside were valuable papers including notes and tax receipts totaling about $10,000. The owner is believed to be A L Boydston and a letter was sent to him. The purse origin and placer remain a puzzle to the workers.
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Beatrice
Neb
Jones & Mahannah
A. L. Boydston
Cattle Missing After Earls Disappears Near Neligh
On Monday Alex Earls drove thirty five head of fat cattle into William Wulf’s yards on the Clearwater creek and vanished when men he knew arrived. Reno Bras of Oakdale later claimed the cattle and a warrant was issued for Karls who was arrested and jailed locally.
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Neligh
Neb
Alex Earls
William Wulf
Clearwater
Reno Bras
Oakdale
Karls
Baptist Garnier Dies From Wounds After Quarrel
Crawford Nebraska reports the death of Baptist Garnier shot by J D Haguewood. The widow and daughter are present as local Indians from the reservation expected trouble. Haguewood says he acted in self defense after a dispute over 40 cents worth of drinks.
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Crawford
Neb
Baptist Garnier
J. D. Haguewood
Garnier
Haguewood
Bat
Red Cloud to Host Interstate Poultry Show in December
The Red Cloud interstate poultry association plans the second annual exhibition from December 18 to 21 in Red Cloud Nebraska. Entries have come in from across Nebraska and Kansas and a strong show is expected with competent judges secured for the event.
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Red Cloud
Neb
Carpenter jailed over two dollar dog tax
Waterloo resident Fred Jenks was jailed for refusing to pay a two dollar dog tax. He declares he will serve his sentence to keep his dog and his money, noting he has a wife and no children. The case is reported as the first of its kind in the city.
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Waterloo
Fred Jenks
Jenks
Aged Mail Carrier Injured in Plattsmouth Accident
Reuben Miles, a 50 plus year old mail carrier between Rock Bluffs and Plattsmouth, suffered a painful fracture to his left arm after a ditch caused a vehicle to overturn. His family was with him when the crash sent the occupants flying. The injury may permanently disable him.
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Plattsmouth
Neb
Reuben Miles
Rock Bluffs
Miles
Nebraska Supreme Court to hear irrigation act challenge
Lincoln December 24 The Nebraska Supreme Court will test the constitutionality of the state irrigation act next month in a case involving the Crawford company against Hathaway and others from Dawes County Arguments will be heard January 2 with J W Deweese and J S Kirkpatrick appearing as friends of the court for irrigation interests The court will rule on the act relations to the State Board of Irrigation riparian rights and the White river dam case of Leroy Hall procreation issue remains undecided until final adjudication
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Rjed
Lincoln
Supreme Court
Nebraska
Crawford Company
Hathaway
Dawes County
J. W. Deweese
J. S. Kirkpatrick
State Board of Irrigation
Leroy Hall
Appelle
White River
Supreme court ends Nebraska State Board of Transportation
The Nebraska supreme court overruled the attorney general’s rehearing motion in the State against Burlington, ending the current board. Salaries for three secretaries and staff ceased. Secretary Laws noted a possible reorganization under the 1885 act if revived, but was not certain.
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Lincoln
Supreme Court
Nebraska
Burlington Railroad
State Board of Transportation
G. L. Laws
Nebraska dairymen urge Senator Allen on oleomargarine bill
In Lincoln Nebraska dairymen at their annual session telegrammed Senator Allen asking him to report the Great bill from committee and to become its special advocate on the senate floor. They represent seventy thousand cow owners asserting the act to prevent fraudulent sale of oleomargarine.
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Allen
Lincoln
Nebraska Dairymen
Senator Allen
Washington
Nebraska
Senate
Butter exhibit earns high marks at Nebraska dairymen
Lincoln a Nebraska Dairymen's association show drew praise from G L McKay dairy department director Iowa Agricultural school who judged the private butter collection as exceptionally strong. Prize winners include J K Honywell Lincoln 95 J Hough Boyden Jr 94 August Sader Papillion 94 L C Norton Fort Crook 93 and Mrs J S Temple Cheney 92.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
G. L. McKay
Iowa Agricultural School
Nebraska Dairymen's Association
J. K. Honywell
J. Hough
Boyden, Jr
August Sader
Papillion
L. C. Norton
Fort Crook
Silks Hidden Under Ties Found Near Table Rock Depot
At TABLE ROCK Neb Dec 24 a pile of railroad ties east of the depot yielded sacks of silks and other goods. Two strangers were seen tearing down and handling the ties before fleeing on a freight train as the find was reported. The incident occurred near the freight stop area and the suspects had already departed town.
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Table Rock
Neb
Dandelions Blooming in Nebraska Area
In Superior Nebraska on December 24 farmers report dandelions in bloom between Superior and Guide Rock and early spring plowing begins south of town. The mild winter prevents frost to overnight water left outside and merchants fear a harsh season, hoping for a cold snap.
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Nebraska
Superior
Neb
Guide Rock
Johnson Goes to the Pen in Emerson Case
Elmer Johnson, jailed six months for clubbing the Emerson marshal who later died, pleaded guilty to assault with intent to do great bodily harm and was sentenced by Judge Graves to eighteen months in the penitentiary. Frank Poulton also pled guilty to horse stealing and received a one year penitentiary term.
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Johnson
Ponca, Neb
Elmer Johnson
Emerson
Graves
Frank Poulton
Dawes Reports Deficiency At Deaf and Dumb School
Superintendent Dawes of the School for Deaf and Dumb at Omaha informs the governor of a $6324.59 deficiency in accounts. Of that sum about $1000 is due for salaries and wages with a similar amount for fuel. Dawes defends the handling of affairs and explains needs in his year end report.
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Dawes
Lincoln
School For Deaf and Dumb
Omaha
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