Various Nebraska Local Notes and Developments in 1896
Old settlers form an organization in York county. Kaffir corn planned by GaGe county farmers. Johnson county spends 54000 for 1896. Richardson countyCare for the poor costs 862 last year. E M Scarce named receiver of the defunct Ogalalla bank. Columbus residents seek a man threatening arson. Valentine schools closed due to diphtheria. Depositons in Ravenna bank receive 30 percent. Elmwood schoolhouse fire contained. Mr and Mrs Nerman Wanlrod of Beatrice celebrate sixtieth anniversary. Home industry policy urged. Farrell’s Fire Extinguisher advertised. Norfolk church plans progress. Omaha National Bank bid on government loan. Grand Island Masonic Building association to pay debts in 18 months. Elkhorn Irrigation contracts for 2300 acres in Holt county. Omaha Fair and Speed association amends articles. Howard county clerk books examined for extortionate fees. Dodge county treasury gains 23000 from railroad agents. Accidental hammer injury at Have lock shops. Hartington school district votes 12000 for brick high school. Williams leaves farm after debt and wife and children left behind. Martington buyer Tomas Coy bitten by mad dog. wound treated. Grand Lodge United Workmen lowers initiation fee amid hard times. Utica safe burglary attempt foiled. Columbus grave opened by ghoul, false teeth removed. Rev Lou is Jessup dies at 76 during revival in Diller. State bank report shows reserve above 28 percent. Dodge damage case verdict: no action. Dunbar Endeavor society marks fifteenth anniversary. Middle Creek gold prospecting venture organized in Lancaster. Jonas Lempurne commits suicide by hanging. family of six left behind.
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York County
Gage County
Johnson County
Richardson County
E. M. Scarce
Ogalalla Bank
Columbus
Valentine
First National Bank
Ravenna
Elmwood
Nerman Wanlrod
Beatrice
Farrell
Farrell & Co
Omaha
Norfolk
Nebraska National Bank of Omaha
Tuk Masonic Building Association of
Grand Island
Tuer Elkhorn Irrigation and Land Company
Holt County
Omaha Fair and Speed Association
District Court
Howard County
Dodge County
Union Pacific
Fremont, Elkhorn
Missouri Valley
Alvert Safford
Havelock
Hartixcrox
Williams
Oconee
Tomas Coy
Martington
Grand Lodge Ancient Order of United Workmen
Arumwinkle
Utica
John Connelly
Lous Jessup
Presbyterians
Diller
Byron Beall
Lincoln
Thn Consolidated
Townley
State Banking Board
Elkhorn Road
Tur, Dunbar Junior Endeavor Society
America
Middle Creek
Lancaster County
Jonas Lempurne
Mmerson
Irrigation Talk Spurs Week of Nebraska Convention Dates
A Lexington county meeting named October 7 3 and 9 as dates for the Nebraska State Irrigation convention. The gathering promoted the North Platte irrigation fair on October 12 and forecast rapid growth in irrigation across Nebraska with thousands of acres reclaimed and substantial land-value increases. Senator Akers cited 1887 onward ditch construction and projected 3 060 000 acres under irrigation in the next three years. Mr Edmiston pledged Lexington's commitment to state irrigation meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Nebraska
North Platte
Clarkson
Platte
Senator Akers
Edmiston
Supreme court affirms dam runways for fish in Moodie case
The Nebraska Supreme Court today handed down opinions including a ruling on the West Point Water Power company versus the state ex rel Moodie. The court affirms the lower court, holding mill dam operators must provide adequate fish passage and that fish preservation is a legitimate government function.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Dispatch
Cuming County
West Point Water Power, Etc
Moodie
State fair managers appoint officers and raise premiums
Chairman Densmore and colleagues met in Omaha to fill the next fair’s officers including chief of police Ed Davis and superintendent roles for halls and amphi theater. Premiums rise about 25 percent to 40 000 with county exhibits up to 3 375 and twelve premiums offered. The winter corn show is abolished and children and pioneers day is set for September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Densmore
Furnas
Barnes
Vance
Mercantile Hall
Edgar Allen
Omaha
Art Hall
George W. Lininger
KOH Hewey
Columbus
J. Li. Butler
Austin Humphrey
Lincoln
EF. M. Searle
Ogalalla
Booth
Dunham
Children’s and Pioneers
Washington dispatch on Nebraska militia totals
Secretary of War Lamont reported the states militia strength to the senate. Nebraska's figures include officers, staff, cavalry, infantry and staff troops totaling 1,193 available for duty, with an estimated 177,578 men in total militia potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lamont
Senate
Nebraska
New Process for Beet Sugar Patent Fremont Dispatch
J. W. Schadt and William Peterson of Fremont apply for a patent on a new method to manufacture crude sugar and syrup from beets. They report raw sugar superior to earlier attempts, yield from one acre of beets about sixty five gallons of syrup, and extraction costs about a quarter of the present method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Messrs
J. W. Schadt
William Peterson
Peterson
Mr. Peterson
Enthusiastic Sugar Beet Producers Meet in Neligh
A large delegation from Neligh will attend the beet sugar convention starting tomorrow. Negotiations are in progress with several parties to establish a factory as eastern capitalists show interest if profitability and suitable soil and climate for beet raising can be demonstrated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neligh Disputch
Remont
Young William Tate Sentenced for Manslaughter in Cathcart Killing
William Tate appeared before Judge C J Letton in district court and was sentenced to four years at hard labor after a jury found manslaughter. Tate, 19, delivered the first blow to Archibald Cathcart. The defense plans an appeal to the supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yecumse Dispatch
William Tate
C. J. Letton
Archibald Cathcart
Nod
Supreme Court
Appeal to America Backs Cuban Insurgent Recognition
Havana February 11 The provisional government president issues an appeal to the American people asking recognition for Cuban insurgents. The text argues fighters seek belligerent rights and status as men and soldiers, challenging Spain’s rule and urging U S support for independence. Cuba appeals to America in the name of God justice and civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Trancourt
Provisional Government
United States
Congress
Spain
Cuba
America
Congressman Crain Dies in Wasimarox Texas
William H. Crain representative from Texas eleventh district and House member since the Forty ninth Congress died at his Wasimarox home at 4 this morning. He was born November 25 1848 in Galveston and educated at St Frances Xavier College New York. He studied law in Indianola and was admitted to practice in 187? He was elected district attorney of the Twenty third judicial district in November of the following year and became a state senator in February 1876.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasimarox
William HH. Crain
Texas
Mr. Crain
Galveston
St. Frances Xavier's College
New York City
Stockdale"& Proctor
Indianola
Tex
Twentythird Judicial District
Settlement Reaches Breach of Promise Case in London
The breach of promise suit by Birdie Sutherland ballet girl against Dudley Churchill Majorbanks, heir to a barony and lieutenant in the Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders, is settled out of court for 25000 pounds after an earlier offer of 15000 pounds was rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mises
London
Birdie Sutherland
Dudley Churchil Majorbanks
Baron ‘Weedmouth
Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders
Russell
Miss Sutherland
Father Dead and Son Dying in Church Fight
In Sugar Lake Missouri a church confrontation between William J Burdette and his son and G W Meys and his nephew Charles left the elder Burdette dead from a fence rail blow and the younger gravely injured. Meys and nephew jailed in St Joseph amid high tensions and talk of lynching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Josefu
Sugar Lake
Platte County
William J. Burdette
Wiliam
G. W. Mays
Charles
Burdette
Meys
St Joseph
Missouri Centenarian Gene Remembered in Warrensburg
Mrs. Ieva Stone died at her home south of Warrensburg at age 105. Born near Raleigh North Carolina June 28 1795 she moved to Johnson county in 1839 and was the oldest resident there. She was mother of four grandchildren seventeen great grandchildren fifty four great great grandchildren and two great great great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrensburg
Ieva Stone
Raleigh
N. C
Johnson County
Explosion in the Heavens Shocks Madrid City
An aerolite exploded above MaAprip city at 9 30 a m causing a vivid glare and loud report. Panic followed as buildings shook and windows shattered. Madrid observatory officials say the explosion occurred above the earth in a legendy misprint or myth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MaAprip
Madrid Observatory
Steeleville Mills Burn as Fire Destroys Stock
Steeleville Missouri saw the Flour Mills owned by D F Riggs burn Saturday night destroying all wheat and flour in stock. The fire is believed to have started in the drying room. Loss is estimated between 10000 and 12000 dollars with 5000 dollars insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steeleville
Mils
Feb,Jr
D. F. Riggs
Theross
Opposition to Capital Removal Here Seems Strong
A survey of business, labor, and farming groups near Warrenaburg shows a large majority against capital removal arguing it would divert trade from Warrenaburg. In Sedalia, Pump Harden and his brothers were arrested by Deputy U S Marshal Sone for counterfeiting nickels used in slot machines and will be taken to Clinton to face a U S commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warnensnure
Warrenaburg
Sedalia
C “Pump” Harden
United States
Sone
Clinton
Mexican Officials Say Maher Fitzsimmons Bout Won't Be In Mexico
Senor Romero, Mexican minister, declares the Maher Fitzsimmons fight will not take place in Mexico. Chihuahua authorities vow to arrest any pugilists or spectators who cross the border to stage or attend the bout, as officials prepare to enforceUnited States and Mexican law around the disputed area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washineton
Senor Momero
Maher-Fitzsimmons
Mexico
Olney
United States
Senor Romero
Chihuahua
Rio Grande
Texas
Loblitz Simmons-Maher Fight Planned Despite Action
In El Paso Texas Feb 11 promoters vow to stage a ring bout between Loblitz Simmons and Peter Maher and expect others on the carnival card to proceed despite officials orders. Dan Stuart asserts preparations continue while Washington actions push secrecy. Paraphernalia for the mills was moved at midnight, likely crossing into Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paso
Texas
Loblitzsimmons
Peter Maher
Dan Stuart
Washington
Mexico
Here
Texas Rangers Deployed to Guard Texas Soil at El Paso
Adjutant General Mabry with a troop of Texas rangers arrived in El Paso under Governor Culberson’s orders to deter any fighting on Texas territory. Two U S troops from San Antonio were sent to El Paso to prevent action on neutral ground. The governor vows no fight on Texas soil while any ranger remains, and doubts Stuart will challenge Texas territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Mabry
Texas Rangers
EL Paso
Culberson
United States
San Antonio
Loor
Texas Ranger
Stuart
Prize fight ends in death in city. two men involved
Frederick Schleeter, 40, dies after a prize fight at Schleeter’s mattress factory. Ex-policeman Henry Pluckelder, 36, is jailed on murder charges. Schlueter fell when struck, fracturing his skull in the second story melee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinapeipinateb
Rederick Schreeter
Henry Pluckelder
Schleeter
Schlueter
Privates Cavanaugh and Murphy Rewarded for Fight at Fort Omaha
Omaha dispatch says Cavanaugh and Murphy were confined in the reward house after a prize fight at Fort Omaha Saturday. Post officers faced severe criticism for failing to stop the bout despite prior notice from county authorities who relocated it to the next county. Colonel Kates claims orders against fighting were issued but ineffective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Cavanaugh
Murphy
Fort Omaha
Kates
Bishops Urge A Crusade For Armenian Massacre
Sixty two Protestant Episcopal bishops petitioned President Cleveland to halt the Armenian massacre and sent requests to the Archbishop of Canterbury and foreign ministers urging a worldwide Christian crusade, with the Church of England urged to take decisive action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Protestant Episcopal Church
Cleveland
Armenia
Canterbury
France
Germany
Austria
Church of England
Cost of the Canal. Nicaragua route report to House
President Cleveland transmitted to Congress the commissioners report on the Nicaragua canal route. It details the company’s work, country features, dangers, weak points, and statistics. It divides the canal into eastern Greytown harbor, lake and river, and western segments with cost estimates for the whole and for parts including incidental items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasuixcrox
Cleveland
House
Congress
Nicaragua Canal
Greytown
Ochoa
Lake Nicaragua
Lake Nicarauga
Pacific Ocean
A Soldier's Luck George Niles Claims Hidden Fortune
George D. Niles, a Private in the Regular Army, seeks to prove his illegitimate birth ties to a Central Iowa bachelor and claim an estate estimated at $50,000. His mother is dead but documents allegedly support his parentage as he files suit while on furlough. A cable from Mrs Hammond reports prison treatment issues and health concerns influencing a transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorr Rinny
George D. Niles
Abilene
United States Army
Iowa
Niles
Medical Corps
Jis
Lamington Scuttled After Rocking Patrol in Patchoga
In Patchcau Illinois on February 10, Captain Dwulf of the Lamington decided to scuttle the vessel after consultation with Captain Williamson sailing master of the tug Luckenbach. Williamson accessed the engine room and opened sea valves. The steamer lies 109 yards from shore with her nose northwest, full of water and cargo ruined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patchcua
IL. J
Williamson
Luckenbach
Dwulf
Lamington
Benjamin Radcliff Hanged in Park County Case
Canon City Colorado February 10 Benjamin Radcliff the slayer of the Jefferson district school board Park county was hanged at the penitentiary last night at 8 05 oclock The execution ends a high profile case drawing regional attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Radell
Canon City
Colo
Benjamin Radcliff
Jefferson District
Park County
Live Stock and Produce Markets Omaha
Market quotations from New York Chicago St Louis Omaha and other centers show live stock and produce prices and trends across major exchanges and trade hubs. Analysts note shifts in cattle corn wheat and hog quotes reflecting supply demand and seasonal factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Omaha
Gomez to establish government seat at Siguanen
Havana reports General Maximo Gomez plans a government seat at Siguanen in Santa Clara Province with movements noted from Batabano Sau clip Kalud ood Mariel as part of the province.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gomes
Havana
Maximo Gomez
Siguanen
Santa Clara
Batabano
Sau Clipe
Kaludood Mariel
No Reforms In Russia Press Censor Warns Papers
St Petersouna February 10 The press censor orders newspapers not to publish anything that would encourage the fusion or suggest reforms of a liberal character in Russia's administrative regime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersouna
Recovery Story Of Real Estate Agent After Paralysis Cure
Morris Preslaner of New York, a real estate agent and former Civil War veteran, suffered severe paralysis in year and a month of illness. He credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with his recovery after skeptical start, saying he gained strength and can walk again. The ad promotes Pink Pills as a cure for locomotor ataxia and related ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Morris Preslaner
Pitt Street
New York
Berlin
Nineteenth Illinois Infantry
Tiki
Sherman
Koites Post
G. A. KR
Post
Preslaner
Truman Nichols
Mast Broadway
Willams
Iowa Patent Office Report Highlights Four Inventors
Des Moines reports patents allowed to Cramer Griswold for a reversible sleeve ironing board. Jones Des Moines assigned to Scoville for a tube cleaning apparatus with air discharge features. Crabb Des Moines proposes a sheet metal post wire fence with quick wire connections. Linton Des Moines offers a kitchen cabinet design to keep cooking items organized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
C. J. Cramer
Griswold
W. P. Jones
M. M. Scoville
la Wim. Crabb
Des Moiines
Lo H. Linton
United States
Thomas G. Axd J. Rane Orwien
Patents
Oklahoma statehood debate hints at vast regional wealth
The article notes broad interest in congressional action on Oklahoma and Indian Territory statehood. It argues that uniting the two territories would create a state with extensive mining and rich agriculture, likely among the nation’s wealthiest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Union
Dresden gowns feature dotted Swiss muslins and new fabrics
Dresden china patterns decorate dotted Swiss muslins with tiny color dots and rib bons trims on gowns. New French outing cloths of light weight are preferred for mountain and seaside dresses over woolly outing flannels. Capes trend very short to reveal the waist, or from a later style, fitted to the waist with long satin ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dresden
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Bidney
St. Nebraska
Congessman Crain
Texans
State
Hon
Dudley
Missouri
Mealeco
Val
Sokliera
Bouwilds
Westbe
Wee Ee
Hospital Varvice
Perry T
George Niles
Olner
John Hays Hammond
Pretoria
Gee Messinus
Navy
Nand
St. Lo Uis
Eenee
Seraeeee
Kansas
Carl Stocke
Feeders
Russia
Patent Office Report
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