Shaksperian Club Formed in Odell and Local News Roundup
Odell forms a Shaksperian club while Emerson's Lapres hosts a leap year ball. News notes report insane verdicts, a 93 year old Florence resident, a fatal rifle accident near Auburn, and various bank and rail matters. Immigrant returnees, civil suits, and local accidents fill the fragment.
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Odell
Lapres
Emerson
Apam Studebaker
Pierce County
St Joseph
J. H. DeLane
Florence
Farrell
Farrell & Co
Omaha C. E. Corn
Union Pacific
Omaha
Norfolk
Tur Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Company
William Dary
Nemaha County
Opperman
Auburn
Faruh Vansroc
Wilcox
Try Verdon State Bank
Sane
Tar Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank
Platte Center
Fred Jewell
D. D. Lynch
Fred Lupeex
Berlin
J. W. Lynch
Platte County
Moore
Nanniz Suachan
Humboldt
Nebraska
Corbett
Florida
Pearse
Piper
Grand Army
State Banking Board
Bank of Wauneta
Creighton Bank of Commerce
Caliste M. Elkins
Minden
Gc, B. & Q. Railway Company
Edgar
Exposition Articles Filed For Trans Mississippi and International
Articles of incorporation filed with the secretary of state establish The Trans Mississippi and International Exposition. Principal office in Omaha with a $1,000,000 capital stock and a life from 1896 to 1903. The company plans a midwestern exposition showcasing western states products and industries beginning in June and ending in November 1888.
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Secretary of State
Omaha
Douglas County
United States of America
Mississippi River
United States
Woman Reports Jewelry Theft After Revival Tale
Mrs. Jane Houston, wife of a bank president, misplaced diamonds valued at £50,000 after a Monday night church revival. Mort Green, a suspect, attended the meeting then burglarized the Houston residence, taking valuables and leaving a note claiming he removed temptation from the wicked woman. Authorities pursue Green.
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Wellfleet Dispatch
Jane Houston
Mort Green
Free Methodist Revival
Green
Houston
Jreed
Dakota City Man Hangs Self After Jealous Dispute
George C. Cummings a 31 year old from Minnesota hanged himself at his Dakota City home last night about 9 o clock. He had married Nellie Stoner on December 19 and faced jealousy and a prior arrest for assault. A coroner's jury ruled death by his own hand. He left a brother near Sheldon Iowa and owned a farm near North Platte Nebraska.
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Dakota City
George C. Cummings
Minnesota
Andy Dale
Nellie Stoner
Sheldon
North Platte
Neb
Court House Burning Suspects Arrested in Aurora
Sheriff McConaughey, with William E. Myers in custody, arrested Charles J. and P. A. Farney on indictments tied to the January 1804 court house fire. The Journal notes uncertainty about exact charges and evidence, with the grand jury and county attorney the only ones fully aware of the case.
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Court House
Aurora Dispatch
McConaughey
Lincoln
William E. Myers
Charles J
P. A. Farney
Journal
Grand Jury
Payment of Penitentiary Help Opinion Approved
Lincoln dispatch reports Attorney General Churchiesuits State Auditor Eugene Wodre favoring payment of penitentiary help from a 102000 maintenance fund. Warrants totaling 3525.69 drawn. vouchers called for 4136.64. Dech’s salary 240 cut. 100 paid by A. D. Beemer. other guards’ salaries reduced by 273.05. Supreme Court mandamus ruling cited on Board of Public Lands and Buildings powers over penitentiaries.
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Lincoln
Supreme Court
Lehigh
Board of Purchase and Supplies
Board of Public Lands and Buildings
Militia Liable to Service Across State Lines
Judge Advocate General Stark’s opinion, endorsed by Governor Holcomb and the military board, states that Nebraska National Guard members cannot be called to serve outside Nebraska. It notes a conflict between Nebraska law and federal statute, which places the militia under the president’s command during invasion or rebellion and subject to military duty as required.
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Nebraska National Guard
Stark
Holcomb
Military Board
United States
National Guard
Nebraska
Canada finance minister reports deficit and trade drops
Ottawa, Feb 3 G E Foster Dominion minister of finance presented the annual financial statement to Parliament. It shows imports down by 7 8 million and exports down by over 2 million in the fiscal year with total revenue at the lowest since 1886 producing a deficit of 4 152 875. The prior year deficit was 4 464 000 and three preceding years yielded surpluses. The national debt rose by 6 260 00 during the last fiscal year.
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Ottawa
Ont
G. E. Foster
Dominion
Senate free coinage substitute referred to Ways and Means
The Senate free coinage alternative to the House bond bill was sent to the Ways and Means Committee upon arrival in the House. Debate time is expected. the measure likely faces non concurrence and pursuit of the House bill. Analysts forecast silver vote splits among Republicans and Democrats, with absentees and new Southern Republicans adding uncertainty. LaFrance roses appeared on Wellington’s desk as he returned to the House. Hull reported the army appropriation bill, and the Senate named the free coinage substitute to the House bill for committee referral.
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Washinegton
Senate
Ways and Means Committee
House
Dingley
Startman
Montana
Bailey
Texas
Wellington
Maryland
Hull
Iowa
New York Eyes Retaliation Over German Insurance Rules
A New York House resolution calls on the president to disclose all U S Germany correspondence on German exclusion of American life insurance firms. Rep Southwick of Albany says the move follows President Cleveland's warning and aims to deny foreign insurers equal privileges, tightening actions in Prussia and beyond. Governor Morton and state officials urge action with secretary Olney and ambassador Runyon briefed.
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New York
United States
Germany
New York House
Southwick
Albany
N. Y
Cleveland
Congress
Ee “New Yora
Senate
Assembly
Prussia
Borchgrevink Plans South Pole Expedition
Norwegian explorer C Egbert Borchgrevink arrived in New York aboard the Umbria to prepare for a planned South Pole expedition next winter. He will travel about 160 miles inland with three companions using snow shoes and sledges as part of a two year effort funded already.
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New York
C. Egbert Borchgrevink
Umbria
South Pole
Antarctic
Pole
Indemnity Request for Italian Victims in Colorado Riot
President Cleveland asked Congress for funds to aid Italian victims of the Wassenberg riots following the murder of Deputy Sheriff Abner Hixon by Italian miners. Bloodhounds helped track suspects. during transport to jail guards were attacked, a detainee killed, two injured, and Italians in the jail were shot by enraged white miners who stormed the corridors.
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Cleveland
Congress
Wassenberg
Colorado
Abner Hixon
Christopher Family Reunion Honors 75th Birthday
A Christopher family reunion at Hotel Minnewawa Pertle Springs marked Mrs. America Christopher’s 75th birthday. More than fifty descendants from five generations attended. she is the mother of Benjamin C. Christopher of Kansas City and J. H. Christopher, proprietor of Pertle Springs.
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Wannensnuns
Christopher
William T. Stewart Sentenced for Depot Fire
Cuinroy Iowa Feb 4 Judge Wolfe today sentenced William T. Stewart to seven and a half years at hard labor for setting the Lyons railway depot on fire July 1 1895 causing a loss of 14000 He was convicted escaped captured retried and convicted again.
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Cuinroy
Iowa
Wolfe
William’ T. Stewart
To¢Thé
Anatiosa
Stuart
Lyons
Brooklyn Man Granted Patent on Bloomers
After a six months search the patent office issued a bloomers patent to Thomas IL. Royce of Brooklyn. He claimed to have invented key features of the style though not its origin. The patent creation followed comparing ancient pantalettes and Turkish harems with the modern bloomers. The word bloomers was officially recognized as American in origin.
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Wasnixetos
Patent Office
Thomas IL. Royce
Brooklyn
Royce
Persia
Welch tin makers face general shutdown call
United States Consul Anthony Kowells reports worsening tin plate trade in Welch. He notes the Wilson bill harm and predicts a general stoppage if no improvement occurs next month. An enclosed call urges workers to suspend work though he doubts compliance as about 170 mills idle and 100 excess mills exist.
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WassixeTon
Welch Tin Makers
United States
Anthony Kowells
Department of State
Atlantic
Ile
Death of ex police commissioner Stephen H. L. French
New York reports ex police commissioner Stephen H L French died by his own hand shooting himself through the heart. He had been despondent over business affairs. French was a Republican and long active in city state and national politics with varied past as whaler miner traveler hotelkeeper ship owner and express line proprietor.
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New York
Stephen HL. French
South Pacific
San Francisco
Big Snow Hits Missouri Railroads and Roads
In Macon Missouri a heavy moist snow began at 4 PM and reached fourteen inches by 9 AM with continued snowfall and NW winds. Trains moved through without drift. In Mexico Missouri snow caused almost impassable roads. conditions worsened since yesterday's snowfall.
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Macon
Mexico
Indea
Missouri
Kansas May Lose Two Towns
Government surveyors in the Cherokee country shift western boundary about three miles east of the old line and may move the northern line north by a mile or more. If confirmed, Chetopa and Coffeyville would be in Cherokee territory, risking trouble.
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Independence
Kan
Indian Territory
Cherokee Country
Chetopa
Coffeyville
Death of Herbert M. Shearman
Herbert M. Shearman, five years chief of The Star's art department, died at 4 this morning in his room after a two month illness. A complication of disorders led to blood poisoning. Officers of the Standard Oil Company deny reports of a forthcoming company reorganization.
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Herbert M. Shearman
Kansas City
the Star’a, Art
Standard Oil Company
Bond Bill Defeated in Senate Vote
West and Cockerell of Missouri and Peffer of Kansas led opposition against the bond bill. Mr Merrill delivered the closing speech as late Washington news covered lawmakers and positions.
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West
Cockerell
Missouri
Peffer
Kansas
Mr. Merrill
Washington News
Senate Bond Bill Debated in Silver Controversy
In Washington on February 3 the Senate split on Butler's amendment to curb bond issuance and to pay coin obligations in silver if bullion fell below gold value. Amendments by Mr. Allen and Morrill were defeated, and the silver substitute passed 42 to 33. Senator Morrill opened with a sharp critique of silver advocates and warned of damage to cotton trade if silver loosened the gold standard.
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Washington
Senate
House
Butler
North Carolina
Congress
Yeas
Allen
Brown
Cameron
Cannon
George
Ilill
Kyle
Peffer
Pritchard
Roach
Stewart
Tillman
Mr. Allen
Bacon
Baker
Berry
Blanchard
Call
Hill
Hoar
Irby
Lindsay
Mills
Thurston
Allison
Bate
Burrows
Carter
Chandler
Chilton
Clark
Cockrell
Daniel
Dubois
Elkins
Faulkner
Frye
Gallinger
Gear
Gibson
Gorman
Grace
Hale
Nansbrough
Harris
Uawley
Jones
Arkansas
Lodge
McBride
McMillan
Mantie
Martin
Mitchell
Oregon
Wisconsin
Morgan
Merrill
Murphy
Nelson
Palmer
Pasco
Perkins
Platt
Proctor
Pugh
Sherman
Shoup
Squire
Teller
West
Vilas
Voorhees
Walthall
Warren
Whatmore
White
Wilson
Maryland
Finance Committee
Caffery
Davis
Gray
Hawley
Morrill
E'rector
Fherston
Vitos
Wetmore
Days
Fall
Nevada
Mantle
Cullom
Blackburn
Aldrich
Hansbrough
Sewell
Gordon
Brice
Walcott
Smith
Vermont
Barnum
Treasury
France
United States
South
Ife
America
Republican Party
Republican push to coin silver and defend dollar value
The speaker argues for keeping both metals in circulation and aligning with Republican governors in New Jersey, Maryland, and Kentucky. He says the party will seek foreign coinage cooperation while protecting business integrity and full face value of money held by the people.
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Morrill
New Jersey
Maryland
Kentucky
South
Republican Party
Salisbury Speech on Monroe Doctrine and Armenian Question
The Marquis of Salisbury told a banquet audience that Britain supports the Monroe Doctrine as policy, not law, and warned against war over Armenia. He argued Berlin Treaty limits and that only patience, not intervention, can restore order and sustain trade in the Sultan's domain.
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Lonpos
Hotel Metropole
Marquis of Salisbury
Venezuela
Olney
United States
Monroe
Lord Salisbury
England
Berlin
Singlund
Premier Salisbury Speech Receives Mixed Editorials
An editorial in the Liberal Chronicle denounces Lord Salisbury's speech as dangerous and damaging to England while The Times defends its Armenia remarks as confusing but not blameworthy. The Daily News attacks the address, calling Salisbury complicit with atrocities in Constantinople and urging restraint.
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Lendox
Chronicle
Liberal
Lord Salisbury
Lord Walmerston
England
America
Armenia
the Times
Daily News
Constantinople
No Indictments In Body Snatching Case At Ghouls
The grand jury in Torewa adjourned without indictments in the Kansas medical college body snatching case. Officials say the matter will resume in two weeks with key witnesses expected to testify, potentially leading to indictments.
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Torewa
Kan
Kansas Medical College
Ball for a Peeping Tom Ends in Gunfire
Charles Harris a negro farmhand is in critical condition after he used a pistol to threaten residents during a peeping incident at Solid Micronymus in Ball for a Peeping Tom. Micronymus shot Harris, hitting his mouth and throat. Harris is unlikely to survive.
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Baavettte
Charles Harris
Harris
Butt
Micronymus
Varris
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Sidney Telegraph
Charles Callahan
Bidney
Sueme
Edward ©. Hockenberger
Grand Island
Jockenberger
School Board of
Jamca Moody
Ansley
Worp
Charles E. Gridley
Gridley
Thayer
Steen City
Defici
Borchgrevink
Explorer
Mr. Cleveland
Walsenberg
Welch Tin-Makers
S. B. French
Salisbury
London
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