Funeral of Kentucky leader Goebel in rain drenched funeral
Thousands mourn as William Goebel lies in state at Frankfort with a somber ceremony stalled by downpours. Soldiers and Democratic partisans kept apart, saloons closed for 24 hours, and pallbearers named including Blackburn Lewis Pryor McCreary Thompson Mulligan Descognets Shackelford Rhineck Pugh Phelps Haldeman Poyntz Yonts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Kentucky
Capital Hotel
William Goebel Hes
Capitol
Capitol Square
Capitol Building
Goebel
XQ Ca
Ss. Blackburn
Joseph H. Lewis
W. S. Pryor
J. B. McCreary
Phil B. Thompson
James H. Mulligan
Louis Descognets
Samuel J. Shackelford
Joseph D. Rhineck
Joseph W. Pugh
Zach Phelps
W. B. Haldeman
Charles B. Poyntz
Morton K. Yonts
Union Work Rules Idle Contractors Enforce Saturday Duty
In Chicago on February 9, about 75 percent of the 45,000 construction workers were idle as many refused to work Saturdays under new rules requiring Saturday afternoon labor. Contractors say the shutdown may affect all city projects while both sides await Saturday’s results to see where unions stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Buller Reports British Losses at Potgieter’s Drift
General Buller cabled War Office with casualty figures from Potgheters Drift through Tuesday noon. Officers: 2 killed, 15 wounded. Enlisted: 216 killed and wounded. Names include Major Johnson-Smyth and Lieutenant Shafto among dead. Colonels Fitzgerald and Montgomery wounded. Lieutenant Sir the Al as Cunninghame named among wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Buller
War Office
Potghter’s
Johnson-Smyth
Shafto
Durham Light Infantry
Fitzgerald
A. J. Montgomery
Royal Artillery
the AL AS Cunninghame
Rife Brigade
More Union Men Discharged In Chicago Construction
Chicago contractors discharged more union men for refusing to work under the new rules. The rule requiring Saturday afternoon shifts ends the holiday from the past. About 75 percent of workers, roughly 45,000, are now idle while awaiting Saturday’s results.
United States Delays Reciprocity Pacts Await French Treaty
Washington reports the State Department will pause new reciprocity treaty talks until Senate action on the French treaty. If it fails, efforts under the Dingley act likely end, and a new plenipotentiary may be needed to advance the difficult negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
State Department
Senate
Dingley
N Kusgon
Tragedy in Whitman Nebraska Ends in Double Wounding
W. J. Robinson shot his wife in the abdomen and an arm and leg then killed himself in Whitman Neb. Mrs. Robinson died after agony and he survived with critical injuries. The couple, married November 15, had recent jealousy and threats. friends report he wished to be buried with his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitman
Neb
W. J. Robinson
Late Commission Company
South Omaha
Robinson
Union Pacific Declares Dividends on Stocks
The Union Pacific Railway directors announce a 5 percent dividend on preferred stock and 1 percent on common. Since 1898 the company has paid three preferred dividends four include two at 1 percent and one at 2 percent, with no on common. Archived earnings for the year ending December 1899 total 12,994,5233 after deductions for improvements and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Union Pacific Railway Company
Union Pacific
Oregon Short Line
Oregon Railway & Navigation Company
Arrival of soldier dead from Manila ships
The War department announced the transports Indiana, Pat and Sherman reached San Francisco from Manila yesterday. Majors Cook and Matthews led on the Sherman along with several officers and sick and discharged men. Corporal Martin A. Dillon died February 1 and Artificer Alfred Holmes died February 6 from tuberculosis during the voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Indiana
Pathan
Sherman
San Francisco
Manila
Cook
Twenty-sixth Infantry
Matthews
Martin A. Dillon
Signal Corps
Alfred Holmes
Fourteenth Infantry
Wreck Fatal in Ford River Collision Kills Nine
Escanaba Mich Feb 9 Chicago Northwestern passenger train No 21 the Felch mountain accommodation between Escanaba and Metropolitan wrecked in a rear end collision at Ford River switch at 6 30 tonight. Nine killed three reported missing five seriously and four slightly injured
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Escanaba
Mich
Chicago & Northwestern
Felch Mountain
Metropolitan
Ford River Switch
Britain Maintains Neutrality Pact in Nicaragua Canal
In the British House of Commons the parliamentary secretary William St John Broderick stated there was no compensation for relinquishing rights under the Clayton Bulwer treaty. The neutrality of the canal and equal protection for trade and commerce were fully maintained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
London
House of Commons
Great Britain
Nicaragua
Foreign Office
William St. John Broderick
Gen Otis to Stay Awhile in Manila Stay
Secretary Root announced the War Department has not considered relieving General Otis at Manila. Otis asked for a leave to recuperate after two years in a tropical climate, but officials say his wishes will be respected only once officially conveyed and he will not depart for several months.
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Otis
Washington
Root
War Department
General Otis
Manila
Blauvele Surrenders After Five Years on Escape
W K Blauvele, convicted in district court five years ago for shooting Frank Bruithaupt, returns to Beavor City Nebraska and surrenders to officers. He receives an eighteen month sentence. sheriff to take him to Lincoln. He claims innocence and says he wishes to serve his sentence to care for his ailing mother. Public sentiment shifts in his favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver City
Neb
W. K. Blauvele
Grimes
North Platte
Jim
Lincoln
Blauvele
Frank Bruithaupt
Nebraska
Edison
Nebraska War Stamp Ruling for Official Checks
Omaha report details collector Houtz ruling under the war stamp act on checks issued by Lancaster county district court clerk W C Phillips. The collector says no stamp is needed when the expense would be borne by the county, pending Washington final decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Houtz
Nebraska Collection
W. C. Phillips
District Court
Lancaster County
Washington
Nebraska
Remains of Alfred J. Erisman Arrive From Manila
Hickman Nebraska reports the arrival of Alfred J. Erisman’s remains from Manila. He enlisted with Company J First Nebraska volunteers and died October 22 1898 of typhoid fever while serving against the Filipinos. Local K of P and A O U W lodges held memorial services. Parents Jacob and Mrs Erisman are respected community members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickman
Neb
Alfred J. Erisman
Missouri Pacific
Manila
P. I
Erisman
Nebraska Volunteers
Nebraska
Jacob Erisman
State Republican Convention Called for Lincoln May 2
Lincoln Neb Feb 12 Chairman Orlando Tefft of the republican state central committee has issued a call for the state convention to meet in Lincoln May 2 at 2 pm to select four delegates and four alternates to the national convention in Philadelphia June 19 1900 and to nominate candidates for the presidential electors governor lieutenant governor secretary of state treasurer auditor attorney general commissioner of public lands and buildings and superintendent of public instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Orlando Tefft
Republican State Central Committee
Fou
Philadelphia
Smallpox in the State Reported in Nebraska
Lincoln Neb Feb 12 Three state board of health secretaries noted fifteen smallpox cases across the state. Guide Rock accounts for a latest case while Lib erty area reports twelve cases under quarantine with favorable recoveries. DuBois reports two cases one fatal and one improving as the board vows stringent measures to curb the epidemic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
State Board of Health
Guide Rock
Liberty
DuBois
Board of Health
Nebraska
Funeral Held in Stanton for Elmer Vaughan
The remains of Elmer Vaughan arrived in Stanton Nebraska and were buried after a military funeral. Grand Army veterans and Company M of Madison led the procession, with a Stanton band at the head, for a service at the cemetery. Vaughan died of disease in the Philippines in October 1898, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vaughan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaughan Haried
Stanton, Neb
Elmer Vaughan
Grand Army of the Republic
Company M
Madison
W. A.vaughan
Philippines
Stanton Military Band
Nebraska Board Cuts Livestock Rates In Rate Case
The State Board of Transportation voted 3 to 2 to rescind the 1897 schedule and ordered a 10 percent cut for cattle and 3 percent for hog shipments. Railroads failing to comply must appear to justify the reduction. The board weighed per pound and carload systems, with most tables showing higher charges under per pound rates and debated granting more time for data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
State Board of ‘Transportation Oy
Board of Transportation
J. W. Wolfe
Treasurer Reserve
Beard
State Capital Notes
Labor Commissioner Kent reports 1899 half year mortgage data Nebraska. On July 1 indebtedness stood at 154,047,226.53 dollars and fell 1,168,871.57 to 152,878,455.06 by December. Auditor Cornell orders fire insurers to reinsure only with Nebraska authorized policies and forbids off state reinsurance. Adjutant general discharges several soldiers from Company H and one deserter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent
Nebraska
Cornell
Nebragia
Adjutant General
J. R. Belch
Charles A. Cox
Julius H. Dahlike
George W. Frieson
Harry P. Likes
Leroy H Matlock
James C. Woodward
Fred Scott
Samuel Codden
Fatal accident near Ashland leaves Charles Walker dead
Charles Walker aged 30 was killed instantly near Ashland Nebraska after a teamran turn near Charles Millers place. Walker was visiting relatives in Clear Creek precinct and had been in town with William Bradsby and Fred Truax. The trio were intoxicated and were thrown from the team when the horse carriage rounded a sharp corner. Walker suffered a broken neck. The other men escaped serious injury. Walker formerly lived in St Louis Missouri and had been staying in Lincoln prior to the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Neb
Charles Walker
Clear Creek Precinct
William Bradsby
Fred Truax
Charles Miller
Wallker
Walker
St. Louis
Lincoln
Miles will case hearing resumes in Falls City
Judge Thompson of Grand Island returned to Falls City and reopened the Miles will case. All attorneys are present to argue for their clients with John L. Webster of Omaha representing the plaintiff. Webster’s argument is projected to take two or three days to complete. The revival of old time interest is noted, though no sensational developments are anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falls City
Neb
Thompson
Grand Island
Miles Will
John L. Webster
Omaha
Thompson Free in Nebraska false pretenses case
State charged R. R. Thompson Emerson attorney with obtaining 4500 dollars from Wm. H. Smiley by false pretenses. Judge F. D. Fales ruled the complaint bad in several particulars and discharged Thompson. Thompson bound over on another charge, furnished bond, and was released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Ponca
Neb
Suits for Damages Filed Against Three Railroads
Lincoln Neb Feb 8 Attorney General Smyth filed in supreme court suits for damages against the Burlington Elkhorn and Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railroads for violations of the camoad rate order. The suits cover violations since January 22 1900 and total damages of 25 000 against Burlington 20 000 against Elkhorn and 5 000 against Chicago Milwaukee St Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railrowisn
Lincoln, Neb
Smyth
Supreme Court
Burlington, Elkhorn
Chicago
St. Paul
Burlington
Elkhorn
Chicago, Milwaukee
Murder at Waterloo shocks Waterloo community
Waterloo Nebraska February 9 Thomas Barton fatally shot his father in law Mr Hively during a street quarrel with his brother in law Dave Hively Barton fired at Dave but Hively stepped between them taking the shot to the nose. Doctors say Hively cannot live Barton is in custody Officials say the dispute arose from a charge that Barton beat his wife formerly Ema Hively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Neb
Thomas Barton
Hively
Barton
Dave Hively
Dave
Ema Hively
First Nebraska Hero Dies in Filipino War
News from Plattsmouth Nebraska reports the return of Guy Livingstone, a private from Company M of the First Nebraska Volunteer Infantry, as the first American casualty of the war with the Philippines. His body, long awaited, is due to arrive and the town plans to honor him with closures and a public bier.
Friends in Civil War Times United by Bonds of War
Superior Wis July 7 During the Civil War era two Indiana regiment captains forged a strong bond. One became General Lawton, died in the Philippines, while his friend Captain Mc Preston prospered in business and helped build a home at Red Sands California. After Lawton’s death Mc Preston sold Orleans Neb property to join the Lawton estate.
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Superior
Wis
Indiana
Philippines
Lawton
McPreston
Orleans
Neb
California
General Lawton
Red Sands
Cal
United States
Charge of Wheat Stealing to Face
Two young men around 20 years old, sons of respectable parents near Madison, Nebraska, were arrested by the county sheriff for larceny of a load of wheat from John Ambroz’s granary on February 1. Ambroz traced the trail to Telfen and Pierce after noting spilled grain and a wagon wheel used to mislead tracks. The suspects fled at Tilden but were captured later at Pierce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Neb
John Ambroz
Ambroz
Telfen
Body of Lieut Lester E Sisson Arrives for Burial
In Columbus Nebraska Feb 7 the body of Lieut Lester E Sisson a five year printer prior to enlistment on local papers was anxiously awaited after an earlier report of his arrival from San Francisco. Word says the body was not sent until Saturday night. His parents live at St Edward a guard from Company K will accompany the remains to St Edward for a military burial. He and the gallant Stotsenburg fell in the same battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trent
Sisson
Columbus
Neb
Lester E. Sisson
San Francisco
St. Edward
Stotsenburg
Arrests Them on Eight in Beatrice Nebraska
Beatrice Nebraska police arrested Jim Lillie and a man named Stewart after a Kansas request to arrest on sight. They were dining at Dunn's restaurant when officers acted, holding them until Kansas authorities arrive on the first train. Stewart is less known locally than Lillie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Farmer Struck by Train Near Brainard
Anton Pelan, a farmer east of Brainard Nebraska, was struck by a westbound passenger train while crossing the Fremont Elkhorn Missouri Valley line in his wagon. The wagon was splintered, Pelan was hurled about thirty feet and found unconscious. he was taken to Brainard for medical aid and his recovery is doubtful.
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Brainard
Neb
Anton Pelan
Bruno
Fremont, Elkhorn
Missouri Valley Railway
Pelan
Canadian prairie letter hails doubled farms in Alberta
A Wetaskiwin Alberta farmer describes migration from Washington and settling five miles northeast of Wetaskiwin. He reports doubling cultivated land and livestock, building stables, favorable harvest prospects, and a community of similarly successful settlers. He touts magnetic starch and notes higher twine use per acre during barley binding.
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Bir
John Cummings
Wetaskiwin
Alberta
Canada
Washington
United States
Cummings
Dominion
Farmington
Wash
Floridan
Klondike
Acre
Fear of Catching Cold and Stevenson Visits
A reminiscence recalls Robert Louis Stevenson's American trips. During winter 1887-88 at Saranac Adirondacks, Saturdays were set for visitors, the front door blocked with quilts, guests received in the kitchen, and Stevenson guarded against colds with strict rules excluding anyone ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Louis Stevenson
Saranac
Adirondacks
Stevenson
Patents Granted for Air Heater and Planting Machine
Thomas G. Orwig & Co reports allowed patents for C W Cross Grinnell an auxiliary air heater and J Morgan Atlantic planting machine. Half interests assigned to W S More and E Whitney. Cleveland shoemaker to supply president McKinley footwear for fifteen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Cross
Grinnell
W. S
J. Morgan
Atlantic
E.whitney
Chicago
Thomas G. Orwig & CO
Des Moines
Iowa
McKinley
Cleveland
Attractive Booklet Sent Free Chole Recipes for Cocoa
Adriena Walter Duker and Company of Dorchester Massachusetts distribute a free booklet detailing cocoa and chocolate recipes. The article notes five official reporters of the house earning five thousand dollars annually plus additional payment for reporting house committee hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adriena Walter Duker & Co
Lnl
Dorchester, Mawes
House
Young Girl Preacher Draws Brooklyn Church Crowd
A 16 year old girl preached at Holy Trinity Baptist Church in Brooklyn last Sunday, delivering both morning and evening sermons. She began preaching at 13 and has captivated listeners with her erudition and earnestness, proving uncommon for someone her age. Magnetic Starch ad text appears at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Trinity Baptists Church
Brooklyn
Indians to Represent Paria at Paris Exposition
The Carile Indian school brass band about sixty members will travel to Paris with instruments and a glee club to sing college songs. An Indian maiden will perform violin solos by leading composers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlile
The Cheeked Painter and Dyer of Whiskers Fool a Single Man
A witty adage notes that a woman who paints her cheeks and a man who dyes his whiskers trick only one person, highlighting vanity and perception in a concise, era-tinged line.
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Fotgehter's Drift
BR. Robinson
Manile
Braska
State Board of ‘Transportation
Miles
Guy Livingstone
Platsmouth
Remi
Ous
Iere
Plattsmouth
Henry Guy Livingstone
Nebraska Volunteer Infantry
National Guard
Spain
Livingstone
Bier
Friends In
Paria
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