Miscellaneous News Notes From Many Lands
Collated snippets report a London death of actress Kate Foraythe’s mother, pension rules in preparation, labor glut in Juneau Taiga and Skaguay, and cotton mill strike totals around 116000 to 16000. Union Pacific manager changes, immigration protest by Senator Allen, Vienna Bank president residence attacked, Kenna appointed U S associate justice, ex judge Slott dies, German rail expansion, Gladstones travel to CANE, bank acquittal, nine warships sailing to China, Greece governor Crete, Alabama seat contest, and a balk line record set by Jacon Schaefer in Chicago.
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Nebraska
Vienna Banking Association
Senate
Joseph Meck Kenna
California
Supreme Court of the United States
John M. Slott
Supreme Court of
Mlinois
Germany
Henry Gladstone
George A. Armistead
Cannes
Gladstone
W. F. Bickel
Minnesota Savings Bank of St. Paul
Yokohama
Diverse 1902 items span races, politics and society
A Pan-American bicycle race in Pittsburg. Havana described as safe yet tense. Hawaii’s president Dote tied by marriage, not birth. De Witt Talmage’s Kansas City visit. young Ben Segers of North Salem tied to multiple marriages. Rev. Hall to stay at Fifth Avenue Church. St. Louis eyeing a 1903 world fair for Louisiana Purchase centennial. Russia- Turkey indemnity payment noted. King Flambert lowers cereal tariffs. Oklahoma New Mexico and Arizona statehood hearings upcoming. Miss Lillie Tyee of Hutchinson sues 73-year-old Alexander Dade for $10,000, verdict awards $900. Reno County settler Dade linked to local history.
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Flambert
House Committee On Territories
Oklahami
New Mexico
Arizona
Lillie Tyee
Hutchison, Kas
Alexander Dade
Dade
Reno ‘County
fragmentary Nebraskan clipping notes war ship moves and politics
Disjointed wire copy cites H H Clark improving health. Maine sent to Mayana. Par s dispatch on Ernest Bazin ruler steamer. Osage nation capital in Oklahoma Territory issue. Haugen former city treasurer convicted. railway boiler explosion at Madison Wis kills three.
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H. H. Clark
Madison
Wis
Uncle Sam
Pele
Sam Gays
Peru
Abe Cunnot
Paw
USA
Apital
Osage
Haugen
Elty
Adianoapolle
Pharge
Spokane Fire Claims Several Lives in Big Blaze
A major fire in Spokane Washington results in at least five deaths with reports suggesting up to nine. Other dispatches note a land party of sixty two aiming for the Klondike from Stamford Connecticut and naval movements involving the battleship Vis caya.
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Spokane
Wash
Five first class battleships in Chinese waters
The report says America has five first class warships in Chinese waters and two more en route. Other notes include a 28 hour service from Chicago to Denver, a two headed infant, a plague death toll in Bombay, and various political and financial items from 1900s era newspapers.
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America
Victoria
Klondike
Union Pacific
Chicago
Denver
Charles Thompson
Richview
Bombay
Fire destroys 100000 dollars of Sterling property
A blaze at Sterling Tl destroyed property valued at 100000 dollars. The report notes losses and the total liabilities listed at 100000 with assets placed at 80000, while comments on conditions of public figures appear separately in the clipped items.
Barlington and Rock Island Train Service Debate
Public discussion centers on fast train service linking Barlington to the East and Great West. Officials promise thorough analysis, with plans touching the Ernst Owuha Bridge as part of the proposed route.
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Barlington
Rock Island
Dubker
Great West
Ernst Owuha
Railroads plan to restore fast trains amid expo traffic
Omaha dispatch reports several railroads including Burlington and Rock Island moving to restore Chicago to Denver fast trains Nos 1 6 21 22 with potential schedule tightening and via Omaha routes. East Omaha Terminal expansion plans proceed as Port Arthur officials visit for bridge and terminal access. Arthur Potter leaves East Omaha role February 1.
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Omaha Dispatch
Union Pacific
Northwestern
Burlington
Rock Island
Chicago
Denver
Francis
Omaha
Plattsmouth
Pacific Junction
Mock Island Railroad
Omana
Port Arthur
East Omaha
East Omaha Company
Arthur §. Potter
Sugar beet test drawn by Grafton farmers meeting
About 100 attendees at Grafton discussed growing sugar beets for a test. Rev. D Fitzgerald outlined hoped for outcomes and noted eighty farmers would cultivate one eighth of an acre each. An association was formed to push beet culture with plans for future factory investment.
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Grafton
Rev. D. Fitzgerald
Father Fitzgerald
Burlington Passenger Agent Receives Odd Repayment Letter
General Passenger Agent Francis reports a letter from Ohio sender who enclosed a $20 check to repay a $15 rail fare taken on a pass belonging to another man in 1893. The writer says ethics delayed his decision but he now wishes to make amends.
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Francis
Burlington
Ohio
Winter for Sheep In Columbus Dispatch
The A. J. Nollin company with large sheep yards plans to place sheep on the market in a few days and ship 26 000 by March first. Superintendent Juckes says it has been a very good winter and the stock is in fine condition. The firm expects ongoing business and permanent improvements.
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Columbus
A. J. Nollin
Juckes
Clause Adds Sugar Price Cut If Hawaii Is Annexed
Farmers and Oxnard Beet Sugar Company add a clause fearing annexation of Tawaui will affect the sugar trade. It states that if Hawaii or any Hawaiian island is annexed during the contract term, a 50 cent per ton reduction will be applied to the listed beet prices.
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Oxnard Beet Sugar Company
Oxnard Company
Tawaui
Hawaii
Hawaiian Islands
United States
Nebraska Exposition Plans and Exhibit Grouping Rules
The Nebraska exposition commission adopted exhibit guidelines for counties and districts. Counties must group agricultural and horticultural displays and label them by county. Separate county exhibits may be sent, with items labeled. Space and rules follow commission decisions. Kors be paid for statuary. railroads will transport exhibits free while livestock racesto grounds.
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Nebraska Exposition Commission
Omaha Bae
Johson
Agricultural Départment
Commission
State Building
Kimpall Brothers
Lincoln
J. Schild
Omaha
Tred Schmodt
Chicago
Julius Leester
Stalson
Apiary Department
Nebraska Building
Nebraska
Nebraska County Commissioners Meeting in Grand Island
The Nebras ka county commissioners and supervisors association announces its annual meeting in Grand Island on February 15 1898. Sessions begin at 9 30 a m with Palmer House as headquarters and reduced hotel and rail rates arranged. Members are urged to attend and bring rail receipts for fare refunds.
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Nebraska County Commissioners
Nebraska County Commissioners and Supervisors
Grand Island
Palmer House
Count World
D. W. Wood
Bartley Fiies Answer in Embezzlement Case
Former Nebraska State Treasurer Bartley files general denial to an AG suit seeking 235000 unjustly withheld funds. He asks dismissal, noting an ongoing Douglas County civil action against his bondsmen. he contends the matter does not affect the criminal conviction.
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Bartley
Joseph
Nebraska
District Court of
Douglas County
Militiamen Pension Question Reaches Congress
General Barry prepared documents to send to Congressman Stark seeking recognition of the Western Nebraska militia organized during the war so deserving members may obtain pensions like regular soldiers. The six company militia served in the war and were state equipped, with federal reimbursement. William Hudon of company B has brought the matter forward for a pension request.
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Barry
Congressman Stark
Nebraska
William Hudgon
Educational Exhibit At Exposition Prompts Wide School Involvement
Superintendent Jackson praises teacher interest in the educational exhibits for the exposition. Applications for space have come from schools with 1,500 teachers. A circular issued details wall exhibit prep on 22 by 28 inch rear board mounts.
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Jackson
Change in Land Commissioner office February first
Alex Schlegel the draughtsman will be replaced by A. K. Gift as Land Commissioner Wolfe announces a personnel shift. Gift, from Lexington, is the current Dawson county surveyor and has held the post for several years after a competitive field of applicants. Wolfe credits Gift’s endorsement as qualification for the role.
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Wolfe
Alex Schlegel
A. K. Gift
Lexington
Dawson County
Ift
Loud postal bill alarms North Dakota editors on publishers
Bismarck Tribune publisher M H Jewell writes to country newspaper editors urging fast action to defeat the Loud post office bill now before the senate. He warns it would raise postage and deny sample copies, ads, and immigrant outreach, threatening circulation and publisher viability nationwide.
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North Dakota
Washington
M. H. Jewell
Bismarck Tribune
Senate
Fereon
Perry S. Heath
Loud
Mr. Loud
Wheat Market Rally Driven by Leiter Plays and Strong Foreign Cables
The Chicago wheat market last week moved on a bullish path with January wheat rising from 94 1/2 cents to 1.30 under Leiter manipulation. May and July futures gained strongly amid foreign market strength and lower Italian grain duties. Prices spiked on news of U S cruiser orders and then eased midweek before resuming the advance, with January peaking above 1.05 and May and July also advancing. May traded 91 1/2 to 98 1/2 cents, closing near 97 1/2, a net rise of about 5 1/4 cents. July climbed about 7 3/4 cents to near 83 1/2 to 88 cents.
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Chicago
Leiter
Liverpool
United States
Havana
Russia
Nansen Salla for England on Campania voyage
Arctic explorer Dr Fridtjof Nansen sails on the Campania to Inverpool and plans direct to London to deliver ten lectures before going to Christiana to prepare a scientific report of his expedition. He denies plans to join Lieutenant Peary on a polar expedition and hints at possible return to the United States.
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Nansen Salla
England
New York
Fridtjot Nansen
Campania
Inverpool
Nansen
London
Lleave
Christiana
Peary
Lis
Is He a Novelist Or a Story Writer
A Washington Star quote contrasts a man’s craft with a young woman asking if he is a novelist. An Atchison girl visiting New York accompanies a man with a modern car and footman. she unawarely comments on the “whip behind” seeing the rider. The exchange highlights perceptions of authorship and a surprise sighting during a city drive.
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Washington Star
Atchison
New York
New Crary Sect in Connecticut Attracts Fanatics
Report notes a Connecticut group promoting risky “healing” rites led to near death of an elderly woman. The piece urges standard treatment with Westetters stomach Bitters for rheumatism and kidney issues, plus a tip to disinfect sinks with charcoal and water.
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Westetter
Open Letter on Castoria Trademark Ownership
Dr Samuel Pitcher declares legal rights to Castoria trade name and its Pitcher’s Castoria trademark. He asserts exclusive use of the word Castoria and the signature likeness on wrappers, naming The Centaur Company led by Chas H Fletcher, with date March 9, 1807.
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Castoria
Ditcher
Samuel Pitcher
Hynanis
Massachusetts
Pitcher
Mothers of America
Cilas
HL Fletcher
Centaur Company
Chas
Fletcher
Samuel Pitcher, M
Notion of a Kiss Sparks Quiet Exchange
Jake Fellows suggests a kiss to Miss Sweetnps who, glancing at her reflection, responds that she could hardly blame him. The exchange appears in the New York World, reflecting social flirtation in a humorous tone.
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Jake Fellows
Miss Sweetnps
New York World
Nebraska Feed Cooking Patent Reveals Simple Heating Method
The United States issued a patent to a Nebraska inventor for a basic feed cooking method using a box with stable manure and a sprinking preparation that heats to cook the feed. The patent was secured with Sues & Co. of Omaha. A Michigan inventor earned a patent for a bicycle boat enabling ten bicyclists to be propelled by foot power within a light boat. Interested parties may contact Sues & Co. for free information.
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U. S
Nebracka
Sues & Co
Omaha
Michigan
Neb
Quote About Hens and Health from 1805 Sado Letter
A letter from John A. Miller of Sado Michigan, dated April 21 1805, notes a hen’s rights to cackle after laying an egg and praises Piso's Cure for Consumption as sufficient to sate his life, while remarking that sixty degrees is not too low for a dining room temperature.
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John A. Miller
An Sado, Mich
Apri 2
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Berlin
Prince George of
Greece
Crete
House Committee On Elections
W. F. Atrich
Thomas S. Plowman
Alabama
Jacon Schaefer
Catton
Pittsburg
Mr. Dote
de Witt Talmage
Kansas City
Ben Segers
North Salem
Ind
John Hall
Fifth Avenue Presbyiterian Church
St. Louis
Michael J. Cramer
U. S. Grant
Carlisle
Turkey
Wedovesday
Syssi
Pat ‘Lingoin
Maine
Pars
Ernest Bazin
Ruler Steamer
Fae Caras
de iJts
Stamford
Conn
Viscaya
Treasury Department
National Bank of
George R. Guss
Chester County
Democrat
Birmingham
Ala
Chamber of Deputies
Treasury
Signor
Brianca
Mellen
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Seattle, Lake Shore & Eastern Railway
Schenck
Pall Mall Gazette
Snowhberd
Missouri
Veter C. U.el
George E. Roberts
Iowa
Mint
W. S. Houghton
Rock Island & Pacific
Clay Center
Emperor William
Japan
Far East
Co. S. Chadwick
Philadelphia
Laning Junction
N. M
Internal Revenue
Buffalo Courier
Kid seCoy
Fitzsimmons
Corbett
Sterling
Flores
Auguste Victoria
Mediterranean
Michael Hoffman
Alger
House Committee On Pacific Railroads
Kansas Pacific
Mentor Wit- Yam
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Illinois
Thornton
Hood
Grand Ave
Racine
Connecticut
Ower
Mis
A. J. Tower
Boston
Mass
Hittin Con Hou
the Klondike
Alaska
Chiat
Stumps
J. Francis
Nob
Theeppson
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