ReciprocIty to guide future Swiss tariff law
A roundup of brief items notes policy shifts and prominent deaths. Highlights include Switzerland basing tariffs on reciprocity, Col. J. W. Polk’s Kansas City death, and James Colerman chosen Kansas Oratorical secretary. Additional items report resignations, stock meetings, arrests, pardons, and notable obituaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Polk
President Polk
Kansas City
James Colerman
Clay Couny
Kansas
Emporia College
Kansas Oratorical Association
German Nautical Society of
Hamburg
Kiel Canal
Clarence E. Dawson
Civil Service Board
Rural Free Delivery Service
Government Cable Bill Urges U S Ownership of Pacific Link
A House report by Rep Corliss urges government owned Pacific cable as the path to peace and enlightenment in Hawaii and the Philippines. The plan cites Britain France and Germany expanding state run networks and calls for American made, laid, and operated cable at actual cost to aid military, trade, and civil progress in the Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
United States
Hawaii
Philippines
Pacific Ocean
Corliss
United Voice of the People
Ms. Corliss
England
Pacific
Vancouver
Australia
New Zealand
France
Germany
Daughters of the American Revolution Convene in Washington
The Eleventh Continental Congress opens in Washington with discussions on reducing representation. Fifteen constitutional amendments and three by laws are on the agenda along with electing a magazine editor and business manager. Since the last congress 3640 new members were admitted, totaling about 40000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Continental Congress
the Daughters of the American Revolution
Congress
Society
Will Arrive with the Prince
Wes sels and Wolmarans expect to land in New York at the same time as Prince Henry. The Boer delegates will visit New York Philadelphia Boston Chicago New Orleans and San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Messrs. Wessels
Wolmarans
New York
Prince Henry
Philadelphia
Boston
Chicago
New Orleans
San Francisco
Kruger Expects Good Luck on U.S. Tour
Berlin dispatch reports from Amsterdam that Mr. Kruger expects favorable results from his United States tour with support from Messrs Wessels and Wolmarans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kruger
Berlin
Amsterdam
The
Daily Mail
United States
Messrs. Wessels
Wolmarans
Earthquake Kills Hundreds in Shamaka
In FIFLIS Russian Trans-Caucasia on February 17, two hundred bodies have been recovered from Shamaka after a devastating earthquake. Officials fear as many as 200 may be buried in fissures and debris. Aftershocks continue and rescue work faces difficulties. Among the dead are many women.
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Fiflis
Russian Trans-Caucasia
Shamaka
Success of General Bell in Batangas Province
General J Francis Bell reports a near total cleanup of insurrection in Batangas with troops having swept the district. Some insurgent arms may remain elsewhere, while bands in Tayabas and Cavite rise in response to wartime measures. Bell notes Malavar grows unpopular, hoping natives will betray him when fear wanes. The situation mirrors Batangas in Laguna and surrounding areas.
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Batangas
Manila
J Francis Bell
Tayabas
Cavite
Laguna
Bell
Malavar
British Troops Surrounded in Boer Farmhouse Ambush
One hundred fifty mounted infantrymen trailed a Boer into a farm house near Klip River south of Johannesburg on February 12. A Boer escape led to a ridge ambush where three sided fire trapped them. Eight officers died, ten men killed, many wounded before withdrawal to cover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pretoria
Klip
Johnnesburg
Sick Boys Improve at Groton Infirmary
Boston February 17 The three sick boys in the Groton school infirmary had a quiet satisfactory day. Early morning uneasiness about Howard Potter prompted a consultation with Dr L C Shattuck but Potter did not worsen and rested restlessly only briefly. Theodore Roosevelt Jr and William Gammell Jr showed continued improvement as Mrs Roosevelt spent most of the day at the infirmary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Groton School Infirmary
Howard Potter
L. C. Shattuck
Warren
Potter
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
William Gammell
Notorious Man Henry Thompson Shot Dead in Saco Saloon
Havre Mont Feb 17 Henry Thompson known as Bad Man Henry was shot and killed today in a Saco saloon by Id Spuefell following a quarrel over a woman. Thompson a notorious eastern Montana figure, once dueled with Ed Starr near Saco four years ago, and is said to have killed a man near Miles City. He arrived from Indian Territory.
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Havre
Mont
Henry Thompson
Henry
Saco
Id Spuefell
Thompson
Montana
Ed Starr
Starr
Miles City
Indian Territory
One Hindoo Twin Dies After Separation Operation
Cordica Hindoo twin, separated from Radica on February 9, died at 7 a.m. in convulsions caused by tuberculosis. The twins had shown improvement last week and enjoyed playing with toys. Radica remains unaware of Cordica's death as she continues to progress.
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Paris
Cordica
Radica
Ransom Paid for Miss Stone as Brigands Seek Safe Retreat
Washington reports confirmation by state department that ransom for Miss Stone has been paid. Brigands demand a one to ten day window to ensure their safety before releasing the prisoner, with no definite release date yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Miss Stone
Fatal Shooting After Dance at Fuller Home
In Connellsville Pennsylvania on February 17 Robert Fuller a leading farmer of Franklin township was killed and Albert Stuart was seriously wounded by Robert Moreland a young man blamed for insulting Mrs. Sickles Fuller’s daughter as a dance ended. The men pursued to Moreland’s sleigh where a fight occurred resulting in the fatality and injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connellsville
Robert Fuller
Frankling Township
Albert Stuart
Robert Moreland
William Sickles
Fuller
Moreland
Senator Dietrich Urges Irrigation Experiment Stations
Lincoln February 17 The labor and industrial statistics department notes real estate dealers in Fremont praised Dietrich's letter proposing an irrigation experiment station linked to the state university. The plan would have the federal government aid the state and promote public support for regional stations under the main university station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Dietrich
Lincoln
Neb
Amcrais
Department of Labor and Industrial Statistics
Fremont
Dietrich
State University
R. A. Hodge
Charter Day Ceremonies at University of Nebraska
The thirty third annual charter day at the University of Nebraska featured an alumni organ presentation in the chapel, open department exhibits, Pershing Rifles drill, cadet band concert, and indoor athletic contest. Degrees were granted to twenty seven graduates across departments led by literature science and arts. General John C Black of Chicago delivered the commencement address on Abraham Lincoln.
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Lincoln
Neb
University of Nebraska
Pershing Rifles
College of Literature, Science and Arts
John C. Black
Chicago
Abraham Lincoln
Barely Escapes Cremation in Nebr Fire
A severe fire at the residence of merchant William P. McPhail in Fairbury Nebraska occurred around 11 PM when a soft coal stove exploded during his absence. His wife, long an invalid, was unconscious and rescued to a neighbor's home with critical injuries feared due to shock rather than flames.
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Fairbury
Neb
William P. McPhail
Young Adams Causes Trouble in Minden High School
In Minden Nebraska on February 17 the school board refused to endorse Principal Thomson in expelling pupil David Adams for rule violations. Teachers resigned en masse causing no classes on Wednesday. Under public pressure the board held a special meeting and expelled Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minden, Neb
Board of Education
Thomson
David Adams
Nebraska Stock Growers to Oppose Fence Leveling
Alliance Nebraska February 17 The Nebraska Stock Growers association plans a meeting to adopt resolutions against the proposed leveling of fences on public lands. They warn the move would ruin the range country and ask time to decide the range question under leasing laws now in Congress.
Captain Adams Receives First Gold from Apex Mine
Captain Co E Adams reports the first gold sample from the Plateau mine at Apex Colorado. The ore assayed a little under 28 cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior, Neb
Co. E. Adams
Plateau
Apex
Colo
Held on Murder Charge in Nebraska Shooting
SPRINGVIEW Neb Feb 17 Joseph Bomber an Indian man was bound over after a preliminary hearing on a murder charge for the December 28 shooting of William Bellisle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springview
Neb
Joseph Bomber
William Bellisle
Beating at Red Palace saloon in Mullen Nebraska
Barney Myers caused a disturbance at the Red Palace saloon in Mullen Nebraska by drawing a revolver after being refused service. He assaulted a bartender with a steel poker and was left unconscious before being taken to a doctor to have his head sewn up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullen
Neb
Barney Myers
Red Palace
Myers
State Board Elected Officers for 1902 Nebraska State Fair
Lincoln Neb Feb 15 Officers were elected and class superintendents chosen by the State Board of Agriculture to supervise the coming fair with the premium list revised and plans for evening entertainment at the fair grounds next fall. Names include General superintendent William Foster Saltillo and discipline chiefs for gates agricultural hall art hall transportation for age booths amphitheater police and more with a long list of class superintendents and departments led by E B Vance Elijah Filley R M Wolcott L W Leonard C M Llewellyn L Morse Mrs G H Devereux Mrs F M Hall S C Bassett Charles Fordyce E Newcomb W H Barger H L Cook and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice
R. M. Wolcott
Archer
L. W. Leonard
Pawnee City
C. M. Llewwellyn
Beaver City
L. Morse
Benkleman
G. H. Devereux
Omaha
F. M. Hall
Lincoln
S. C. Bassett
Gibbon
Charles Fordyce
University Place
E. Newcomb
Friend
W. H. Barger
Hebron
H. L. Cook
St. Paul
W. E. Ewing
Franklin
Speed
George F. Dickman
Seward
Desperate Money Fight in Nebraska Farm Home
Thomas R Varah a prominent farmer near Doniphan Nebraska was assaulted and robbed of 65 dollars in his own home between 9 and 10 PM He was alone with his children while others attended a nearby dance The robbers who knew his son in law claimed he was at the dance and forced Varah downstairs They seized the larger bank roll while Varah concealed 65 dollars in his trousers pocket and the rest was saved Sarah had earlier secured 250 dollars in Hastings in a business deal
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Grand Island
Neb
Thomas R. Varah
Doniphan
Varah
Sarah
Hastings
Farmer Dies After Bull Attack Near Nort Bend
In Nebraska at Nort Bend on February 15 farmer Fred Ladehoff was killed by a bull in his feed yard. His son saw the animal mount him and the family drove the bull away, but Ladehoff died within half an hour. He suffered crushing injuries to the left side, with broken ribs, and facial injuries with broken arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nort Bend
Neb
Fred Ladehoff
Captain Grinstead Leads Veterans to Push Army Bill Changes
In Humboldt Nebraska February 15 Captain J P Grinstead who served two years in the Philippines with the Twenty second United States volunteers and was mustered out last spring has gone to Washington to work with fellow officers to secure changes in the army bill. They allege the age limit discriminates and hinders credit and advancement for a few veterans.
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Humboldt, Neb
J. P. Grinstead
Philippines
United States Volunteers
Washington
Angora Goats Begin Here At Callaway Ranch
Morri son Bros. of Callaway Nebraska have added seventy Angora goats to their ranch. They expect rapid growth and profit as the herd could more than double in a year. The goats are described as healthier than cattle or sheep.
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Callaway
Neb
Morrison Bros
Root Returns to Work From Illness at War Dept
Secretary Root, recovering from a severe cold, resumed his duties at the War Department in Washington on February 14, signaling a return to normal operations after a brief illness.
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Root
Washington
War Department
Swine theft arrests tied to Christmas-lost hogs in Nebraska
BROKEN BOW Neb Feb 15 Chris Burhof Roten Valley Custer county arrested and jailed on theft of thirteen hogs from James Byler around Christmas. Associate Elisha Furgerson arrested at Kiowa Wash to be brought here. The hogs were sold at Cozad the morning after the theft.
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Broken Bow
Neb
Chris Burhof
Roten Valley
Custer County
Richardson
James Byler
Elisha Furgerson
Kiowa
Wash
Cozad
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Sidney
Sidney Telegraph
Charles Callahan
Nebraska
Ferguson
Oklahoma
Samuel Truax
Butte
Northwest
Thomas Neal Penrose
United States Naval Hospital
Penrose
University of Pennsylvania
Irwin Steinbeck
Frederick Pusted & Co
Order of St. Gregory the Great
Ratisbon
Hutchinson
Sioux City
Conniff
District Court
John L. Million
Springfield
Hih- Wolfs Infantry
John A. Lofan
Ancient Order of United Workmen
U. S. Treasury
Lindsay
Alabama
Sheffield
British Columbia
Port Townsend
National Business League
Auditorium Hotel
League
Governor Yates
Illinois
Joseph Ellsworth Hinckle
Peoria
Hinckle
Galusha A. Grow
Pennsylvania
Wilmot
House Committee
Cive Government
Hawaiian Islands
Will
Prince
General Bell
Young Roosevelt
University
Young Adams
Wm. Kelley
Lawrence Co
John A. Salzer Seed Co
LaCrosse
Wis
Morkalaatyenens
Bright
Ganges Iiver
East A
St the
St. N. W
Wechlagen, D.C
John H. Watson
James Thomas
Enq
Board of Review Bureau of Pensiona
Ashinatan
D. C
Lincoln Eye and Ear Infirmary
Catarril Contazious
DRS
Gregory
M. Gregory
Ben
Narbichrad
Masa
Eureka Mfg. CO
Dept
East St. Lewis
East St. Louis
Bend
Agenta
Bugce Smeg, CO
Dept.n
Lower
A.J. Tower CO
Mass
Igreen
Salzer
John
Wabash Railroad
St. Louis
Buffalo
South
Wabash
Harry E. Moores
Gen
Farnam Bt
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