Roberts Loses Seat in House Vote 278 to 50
In a January 26 vote the House declared Brigham H. Roberts unable to hold his Utah seat with a 278 to 50 ruling. The expelled-versus-seat option failed 81 to 244, while the majority resolution to exclude Roberts passed 268 to 50. Roberts defended his plural marriage stance as a moral obligation.
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Washington
B. H. Roberts
Utah
House
Congress
Brigham H. Roberts
House of Representatives
Roberts
Lacey
Lanham
Texas
de Armond
Missouri
Iowa
Taylor
Tawney
Minnesota
Underwood
Alabama
Funeral Arrangements For Gen Stanton In Arlington
Washington reports arrangements for General Stanton s funeral at Arlington cemetery on Saturday. The War Department teams with General Hawley to organize the ceremony and a congressional delegation from house and senate military affairs committees will attend. A graveside address is possible. Senator Thurston introduced a bill to pension Marietta Elizabeth Stanton widow of General T H Stanton at 200 dollars monthly.
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Gen. Stanton
Washington
General Stanton
Arlington Cemetery
War Department
Hawley
Military Affairs Committee
Senate
Military Affairs Committees
House
Thurston
Marietta Elizabeth Stanton
T. H. Stanton
German Court in Mourning Delays Emperors Birthday
In Dresden the death of the dowager duchess, Frederick of Schleswig Holstein mother of the empress of Germany, leads to the postponement of today’s court reception and all ceremonies tied to the emperors birthday.
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Merlin
Frederick of
Schleswig-Holstein
Germany
Dresden
Miners Missing on Yukon Trail Reported Alive with Strike News
Victoria B C January 26 Fred Clayson and Olsen two missing miners once thought murdered on the Yukon trail are reportedly among stampeders heading to a new strike on Big Salmon.
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Victoria
B. C
Fred Clayson
Olsen
German Naval Bill Passed Doubles Ships Fleet
Berlin January 26 The Bundesät adopted a naval bill to double the present battleships and add six large and seven small cruisers. Expenditures are to be funded in yearly estimates, with completion aimed for 1916 and an annual loan- financed rise of 11,000,000 marks without new taxation.
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Berlin
Bundersrath
Night Attacks at Splonkop and Tugela River
General Butler's forces seized key ground at Spionkop and Tugela crossings. Warren maneuvered to turn the Boer right, crossing at Triegardsdrift, then halted to tighten the wedge into the Boer line. One officer was killed. about 200 enemy dead reported. main Boer position remains intact but vulnerable to a decisive strike.
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Spearman’s Farm
New York
Builer
Potghters Drift
Tugela River
Warren
Splonkop
Springfield
Tugela
Triegardsdrift
Lord Dundonald
Natal Carbineers
Inperial Horse
South African Light Horse
Potghtersdrift
Spionkop
Chld
Light Horse
Bastian Hill
Dundonald
Bastian
Ashes of the Heroic Dead Return to San Francisco
The transport Peking brought 159 bodies of soldiers who died in the Philippines. Ambulances will move caskets from the wharf to the Presidio for temporary storage until burial arrangements are made by relatives in the east. Nebraska and South Dakota are represented among the fallen with detailed rosters listed.
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San Francisco
Peking
Philippines
Presidio
Nebraska
South Dakota
China names child emperor Pu Chun to ascend throne
A Shanghai dispatch reports Emperor Kwangsu has died by his own hand. The North China Daily News publishes an edict naming Pu Chun, 9, son of Prince Tuano, as successor. Pu Chun will become emperor on January 31.
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China
Mave
London
Shanghai
Emperor Kwangsu
North China Daily News
Pu Chun
Prince Tuano
Favor Cable Link to Cuba Gains Board Support
E G Preston of Boston presented a report to the National Board of Trade on adding cable service to Cuba. The committee urged Congress to pass legislation permitting a competing line between Cuba and the United States. The report was adopted.
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Cuba
Washington
National Board of Trade
E. G. Preston
Boston
Western Union
Congress
United States
Petition Appeals for Clemency for Omaha Treasurer Bolln
Omaha residents push for a commutation of Henry Bolln's nineteen year sentence for a $100,000 shortage. A 74-signature petition to Governor Poynter seeks five years, despite Bolln’s attorney arguing petitions hold little weight and favors from personal letters may influence the governor more than formal pleas. Ed P. Smith supports the effort. Bolln’s daughter met with Lincoln officials seeking consideration.
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Omaha, Neb
Henry Bolln
Omaha
Poynter
Bolln
Ben
Ed P. Smith
Bolin
Bollh
J. W. West
Smallpox Sickness Spurs Quarantine in Pawnee County
David Cope, farm hand near Dubois, Nebraska, fell ill with virulent smallpox. State Board of Health declined aid due to lack of appropriation, and Governor sent Dr. Towne to assess. Quarantine tightened as Cope remains in critical condition and surrounding residents fear outbreak.
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Pawnee City
Neb
David Cope
George Vanier
Dubois
State Board of Health
D. FF. Crummer
Richardson County
Vanier
Pawnee
Towne
Omaha
Cope
Dempster Mill workers gain profit sharing bonus
Beatrice Nebraska January 29 The Dempster Mill Manufacturing Company distributed 2560.70 among employees as their share of last year's profits. The plan was kept secret until presentation, excluding workers who began after January 1 1899 except those who served in the Philippine war returning home.
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Beatrice, Neb
Dempster Mill Manufacturing Company
Rumor of Union Pacific Lease by Northwestern
Rumor from New York claims talks in Chicago and New York over leasing the Union Pacific system to the Chicago and North Western. Omaha officials say no credence is given though meetings between Harriman and Hughitt are reported and a full system lease is alleged to be offered.
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Omaha
Union Pacific
New York
Chicago & Northwestern
Northwestern
Chicago
B. H. Harriman
Marvin Hughitt
Jerome Sentenced to Ten Years for Felony Shooting
In Fremont Nebraska Edward Jerome was given a ten year term in the state penitentiary by Judge Grimeson for shooting his garbling partner Sam Pope during business disputes. Pope survived with a grave but improving condition after multiple bullet wounds. Jerome had been found guilty of shooting with intent to wound on December 16 and received the sentence after denying a motion for a new trial.
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Serame
Fremont
Neb
Edward Jerome
Grimison
State Penitentiary
Jerome
Sam Pope
Pope
Buildings Sold at Omaha Fair Grounds Auction
The north eighty acres of the Omaha Fair and Speed association were sold at public auction for bondholders' benefit. Hundreds attended as the total sale price reached 7100 dollars. Bidders were mainly contractors. The land was reserved, and the buildings will be wrecked and moved, with valuable materials likely to be reused in new construction.
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Omaha
Omaha Fair and Speed Association
May Develop Murder Shocks Hastings Community
Otto Miller, a Holstein area farmer eight miles southwest of town, vanished last Friday and is believed murdered. Neighbors report blood spots on the Miller farm. Miller had enemies and said someone watched his windows at night. George Maxwell, Holstein postmaster, and other local businessmen assist in the inquiry.
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Hastings
Neb
Otto Miller
Holstein
Miller
George Maxwell
Fremont Hemp Mill Reopens With Full Staffing
Fremont Nebraska January 26 The hemp mill operated by Nebraska Binder Twine company has reopened with a full force of men after months of idleness due to a fire. The day shift will start with 35 workers and the night shift with 30, with plans to enlarge. The two story 50 by 100 foot main building with steel roof now houses a transformed plant using standard Kentucky methods from hemp harvesting to processing.
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Fremont Hero
Fremont
Neb
Nebraska Binder Twine Company
Kentucky
Beulah Expects Gulf Railroad Through Beulah Nebraska
Farmers near Beulah anticipate a Gulf railroad route passing through the area as agents buy right of way. Some landowners have already granted permission. A potential boom is forecast if the project proceeds.
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Beulah
Columbus
Neb
Businessmen visit Leavitt sugar factory in cold snap
About fifty business men and their wives toured the Leavitt sugar factory in North Bend Nebraska on January 23 invited by management. The group spent the afternoon inspecting the establishment and endured a cold wave on the drive home.
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Sugar Eet
North Bend
Neb
Leavitt
Reorganize National Guard in Nelson Nebraska
Col George Lyon Jr authorized to reorganize Company H First Regiment National Guard of Nebraska. Forty five enlisted. officers elected are George Lyons Jr captain William K Moore first lieutenant and Percy C Zeigler second lieutenant. Roster includes many who served with distinction in Manila and the Philippines.
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National Guard
Nelson, Neb
George Lyon, Jr
George Lyons, Jr
William K. Moore
Percy C. Zeigler
Stock Thieves Getting Bold in Nebraska
Report from Greeley Nebraska dated January 26 cites a gang of stock thieves active in the area. The Keenan family lost thirty hogs with some traced to Cedar Rapids. Deputy Sheriff Gaffney is assigned to investigate, hoping to indict long-time offenders. The group has operated for years, with some captured or killed, but never fully routed.
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Greeley
Neb
Troy
Keenan
Cedar Rapids
Gaffney
Locate Stolen Property
In Browerville Nebraska two years after a burglary at Marion Bakers home a ring identified as stolen was found at the jeweler. A search warrant led to the Huston house where the remaining jewelry was recovered.
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Brownville
Neb
Marion Baker
Huston
Swindler Works Ashland Staging Fraud In Brief Visit
A man claiming the name Curtis sold staple household items at low prices in Ashland Nebraska over two days. He collected about 50 dollars by taking a one dollar deposit from each customer and promised installments. When pressed for credentials he boarded a westbound train. He targeted poorer residents unable to absorb losses.
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Ashland
Neb
Curtis
West
Live Stock and Produce at South Omaha Market Report
Cattle including feeders and cows sold steady to mixed with steers around 265, bulls near 220, stockers up to 450. Hogs traded strong with most at 41.55. Sheep and lambs active with higher prices. a batch of lambs fetched 6.24 while others sold around 6.00 to 6.25. Demand remained strong and yards cleared quickly.
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South
Omar
Jam
Fiek
Kenny
Cattle and Hog Market Report From Chicago
Cattle prices mixed as native steers slow while Texans stay strong. 550 head traded. Good to choice cattle bring about 5 900 dollars, feeders quiet, bulls steady. Hogs see higher averages with top around 4.55 and strong demand for heavy cuts. Lambs steady with strong demand, native ewes and lambs quoted around 1.50 to 5.00.
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Chicago
Kansas City Live Stock Receipts and Prices
CATTLE receipts total 4,900 with native steers 4.00 to 15.70. stockers and feeders 169605.63. canners 2.00 to 4. fed westerns 8.90 to 7.40. Texans 6.7 to 7.0. hog receipts 11,800 with prices up slightly. heavy, mixed, sows and cuts listed amid general price uptick.
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Kansas City
Wheat and grain markets rise on weather news in New York
New York traders watched wheat futures advance as options opened strong and later firmed with favorable weather and Chicago selling. Corn receipts reached 117 000 with exports 51 142, spot prices steady though eased before recovering. oats receipts 39 200 with varied bid levels and steady options.
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New York
Duluth
Ste
Chicago
Chicago Produce Market Price Report June 29
Wheat No 3 spring Gaile No 2 red one star area prices for corn No 1 3lwe no. 2 yellow 14 20 cents oats No 2 28 234ac now 2 white 25 25lae rye No 2 24 40 barley No 2 38 4ac flaxseed No 1 $1.42 No 1 north western $1.52 Timothy seed prime $2.60 provisions mess pork per hundredweight 9.24 10.63 turd per 100 Ths 3.75 4.75 short ribs sides loose 0.50 0.70 dry salted shoulders boxed 5.00 7.00
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Chicago
Northwestern
British Dispatches Described as Unpleasant Reading
London papers condemn the War Office dispatches as mortifying to national pride and damaging to prestige. The St James Gazette accuses the reports of academic frivolity and practical incapacity, while noting the campaign’s costly toll on soldiers and families. General French’s linkage with Gatacre hints at a campaign concentration.
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Kansas
Kipling
St. James Gazette
Cape Colony
French
Gatacre
Lord Roberts
War Office
Buller
Lyttleton
Spionkop
British Ambassador Absence At Paris Dinner Noted
Paris reports mark the absence of Sir Edmund Monson the British ambassador from President Loubet’s dinner while Dr Leyds attended The Echo de Paris notes British embassy receptions have paused for weeks and Marquis de Gallifert has not appeared The recall of Sir Edmund Monson remains delayed and a replacement will come after the exposition.
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Paris
Edmond Monson
Loubet
Leyds
Echo de Paris
Marquis de Gallifert
Edmund Monson
Transvaal
Brazilian Troops Movements on Braczitts Frontier
Brazilian gunboats Juruema Jutahy Tim bira and Tocantins join a troop force ordered to Acre to enforce the Bolivia Brazil protocol and protect citizens. General Leite Castro replaces General Ferdinando Mendez as commander of the National Guard.
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Braczitts
Rio DE Janeiro
Juruema
Jutahy
Timbira
Tocantins
Acre
Bolivia
Brazil
Leite Castro
National Guard
Ferdinando Mendez
Journal de Brazil
Snell Fire Kills Vorses in Boer Camp Action
In Modder Spruit near Upper Tugela River, January 23, British forces totaling about 40,000 pressed the Splenkop route to Ladysmith amid furious shelling. General Botha's position endured heavy fire with little Boer resistance. a shell fragment even struck his pocket as horses were wounded and grass set ablaze.
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Snell
Vorses
Modder Spruit
Tugela River
Splenkop
Ladysmith
Botha
Railroad Rate Case Hearings Set for February 6
Lincoln Nebraska state officials schedule a hearing on the livestock rate case for February 6 at 10 am. Railroads claim no official record shows the 1897 order restoring carload rates was served, and Secretary Laws questions why service was not recorded.
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Lincoln
Twe
State Board of Transportation
Laws
Burlington Railroads
Mnder
United States
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Utah
Interstate Commerce Commission of
Bartley bondsmen case moved for new trial
Attorney General Smyth filed a fifty page brief in the Nebraska supreme court seeking a new trial for the Bartley bondsmen case. He contends the error lies in the reversal decision, focusing on the admissibility of a Lancaster county petition transcript. The core issue is whether Bartley received all charged in his second term, not whether he accounted in his first term.
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Lincoln
Smyth
Supreme Court
Bartley
Lancaster County
Auction of School Lands Dates Announced in Nebraska
Lincoln Neb Jan 23 Commissioner Wolfe announces auction dates for school lands across counties. Polk Feb 15 9 a m Merrill Feb 15 4 p m Howard Feb 1 1 p m Sherman Feb 16 4 p m Buffalo Feb 17 3 p m Dixon Feb 1d 11 a m Dakota Feb 19 2 p m Staston Feb 20 10 a m Knox Feb 21 10 a m Seward Feb 15 2 a m Lancaster Feb 23 2 p m Home Feb 24 25 Custer Feb 2v 9 a m Kearney Feb 28 1 p m Red Willow Mar 1 1 p m Franklin Marcus 10 p m Harlan Mar 2 3 p m Home Mar 3
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Lincoln
Neb
Nand
Wolfe
Polk County
Merrick County
Howard County
Sherman County
Buffalo County
Dixon County
Dakota County
Staston County
Knox County
Seward Couny
Lancaster County
Home
Custer
Kearney County
Red Willow County
Franklin County
Marcus
Harlan County
Journal copy contracts awarded in Nebraska dispute
The Nebraska Printing board awarded contracts for senate and house journal copy to John Wall of Columbus and Maggie Kroese of Lincoln. Wall will produce the house journal for 200 dollars and Kroese the senate journal for 297.75 dollars. J H Langford of North Platte had bid 810 dollars for both, with 509 for the senate and 396 for the house, and his prior bid was 797.60.
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Lincoln
Neb
Senate
House
Printing Board
John Wall
Columbus
Maggie Kroese
House Journal
Senate Journal
J. H. Langford
North Platte
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George I. Hansen
Elmer B. Wempler
Frank K. Knouse
Earl W. Osterhouse
Ira EB. Griffin
Arthur S. Sime
Horace S. Faulkner
William R. Philpot
Walter A. Hague
Albert Burd
Alfred J. Risner
Alfred Pigler
Lester E
Sisson
Theorge H. Larsen
Fred Taylor
R. W. Kells
Charles O. Ballinger
Jonas Lien
Askel
Erdsnes
Fred Grenslip
Sidney E. Morrison
Irvin J. Willett
JT. Berg
John A. Smith
Frank H. Adams
Orris J. McCracken
James E. Lenk
Fred E. Green
William G. Lowes
James MM. Clarke
John J. Maloney
William B. Smith
Bole
Putin
Uroor
Pawnee County
Board of Health
James Uammons
Phlitte County
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