Nebraska items show crops, crime and civic notes
Nebraska news highlights farm institute formation in Douglas county, ample corn stockpiles in Grafton, a Fremont infant found dead in an outhouse vault, and Beatrice city salary cuts. Other items report a Hastings mill fire worth 1500 dollars, fires at Bayard schoolhouse and DeWitt depot near destruction, plus various court, robbery, and suicide cases across the state.
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Douglas County
Dawes County Agricultural Society
Crawford
Otoe County
Morton Park
Nebraska City
Grafton
Fremont
Beatrice
Robert Ayers
Emma McMath
Clay County
Pade & Sons
Hastings
Bayard
Walter Clark
Nebraska Binder Twime Company
Wumphrey
Cudahy and
Swift
Big South Omaha
St. Joseph
DeWitt
Kearney
Avenarius
Omaha
Chicago
Charles Hobb
West Point
Flowers
Wilbur Flowers
Thomas Flowers
York Military Band
West
Willie Booth
W. R. Brown
Summerfield
Kan
A. A. Adams
Bradshaw
E. A. Gerrard
Lee Ray
Monroe
Charles Scheuth
Cuming County
Luming County
Westphalen
Germany
Enslow
Hebron
Lincoln
Fuller
Baird
Whittling
Hanover
Kaw
Hese
Washington Dispatch
McAllister
Union Pacifc Railroad
Francis
Hooper and
Nickerson
Dodge County
Charles Schoerke
Hooper
Will Ehiiger
Philip Rine
Nick‘erson
A.S. McArthew
Josie Karnes
Lvygtens
Grand Island
Union ‘Pacific
John Powley
Karvard
Denver
Powley
J. R. Shrach
Final Action Near In Senate On Hessere Evans Measures
Final action looms as the Senate considers Hessere Evans measures in Douglass County. The session focuses on proposed Hills Bat Faw rules with continued introduction and miscellaneous notes shaping possible outcomes.
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House
Hessere—Evans
Douglass County
Senate
Nebraska Assembly Sessions Pass Butte of Bills and Contested Seats
Nebraska lawmakers debated dozens of measures with Senate reports favoring bills on deer harvesting penalties free passes for railroads and protections for discharged workers. The body approved revisions to legal notices and a joint resolution inviting foreign nations to a world exposition. In contested seats, John Jeffcoat won over John St Evans after a roll call, while the house pressed bills on county administration and public records.
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Nebraska Assembly
Enxate
Senate
Johseon
Sunute Ile
Nfe
Tife Insurance Company
Sesatin
Nebraska
University of Nebraska
Gol Pepair
Johnson
Talbot
Haller
Mutz
Fort County
Howell
Ave
Beal
Custer
Dearing
Vass
McGann
Boone
Koya
Aha
Lancaster
Ransom
Feltz
Congress
Sexath
Wth
Committee On Privileges and Elections
John Jeffcoat
John St. Evans
Douglas County
Senate Chamber
Evans
Graham
Jefeout
Hils
Ftesd
Messrs
Bent
Carmindlay
Farrell
Peltz
Fritz
Qrothan
Meapy
Lee
Muffly
Schaal
Sykes
Watson
Weller
Caldwell
Yelser
Donelas
Gatlin
Alebhius
Chirk
Exposition Bill Advances As House Debates Finances
The Nebraska House debated a prompt exposition bill and adjourned after advancing several measures on the general file. Reports on treasury investigations and state offices were read, with votes and amendments shaping a busy day.
Britain Press Resents Salisbury Rejection on Greek Coercion
Breuis February 20 reports strong sentiment in Britain as newspapers condemn the Marquis of Salisbury for declining the emperor's plan to coerce Greece through a joint blockade of Piraeus. The proposal aimed to curb Greece's warlike actions by using fleets of major powers.
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Breuis
Marquis of Salisbury
Piraeus
Athens
Greece
Michigan Legislature Weighs State Flower Substitute
Michigan State House committee on State affairs recommended replacing the apple blossom with the Tringree Peachblow Motato as official state flower. Amid laughter, the substitute was sent to the committee on railroads where much reform legislation will be considered.
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Lansine
Mich
House Committee On State Affairs
Postmaster Named for Rossville Kansas
Wasurooton February 20 Bennett Smeregger appointed post master at Rossville Kansas on recommendation of Eugene Hagan.
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Stosaville
Kan
Wasurooton
Bennett Smeregger
Rossville
Eugene Jlagan
President McKinley Cleared for Visitors by Doctor
Canton Ohio February 22 1901 Doctor Phillips says President elect McKinley has fully recovered health and may not resume promiscuous visiting. Only special invited visitors will be granted audience with limited frequency prior to Washington duties.
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Canton
Ohio
McKinley
Phillips
Washington
Possible Cabinet Posts Stirred by New York Colonel McCook
Canton Ohio February 22 reports indicate Colonel J J McCook of New York may visit to discuss a cabinet role with the President elect. Attor ney general is not yet decided though postmaster general secretary of the navy and interior are also under advisement.
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Canton
Ohio
J. J. McCook
New York
Secretary of the Navy
Secretary of the Interior
McCook
Russia Against Greece in Feb. 22 Crisis Report
The note from ST. Pre Treasnure reports Greek obstinacy provoking irritation. Novoe Vremya says powers will not alter policy and may disarm Greek battalions or blockade Greece. Mirova Geotzoloski insists politics is not sentimental and Greece should retire.
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ST. Pre Treasnure
Greece
Novoe Vremya
Mirova Geotzoloski
Supreme Court rules for Hoard in land patent suit
The United States Supreme Court decided in favor of William Hoard in a long running suit against the Union Pacific Railway and Hoard to cancel the land patent. Judge Garver, who upheld Hoard, says the decision effectively settles title questions for large tracts in Saline Dickinson and other Kansas counties.
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Sativa
Kan
United States
Union Pacific Railway Company
William Hoard
United States Supreme Court
Hoard
Garver
Dan Stuart Proposes Ringside Box for Fight Committee
A telegram from Dan Stuart to Rebo was read in the Missouri House. Stuart offered to place one of the best boxes at the ringside at the disposal of the Missouri committee if one should be appointed to oversee the Corbett Fitzsimmons fight.
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Jefferson City
Dan Stuart
Rebo
Stuart
Missouri Committee
Not Guilty of Murder in Odessa Case
Ollie Lofan, 16, charged with murdering James Lecrease in Odessa on April 11, was acquitted as evidence showed Joseph Wilkerson committed the deed. Wilkerson’s trial was postponed to the June term due to illness.
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Lexindon
Ollie Lofan
Joseph Wilkerson
James Lecrease
Odessa
Wilkerson
Cambridge to Confer Doctor of Laws on Bayard and Nansen
Cambridge University will grant the doctor of laws degree to Ambassador Winyard and Dr. Nansen at a special congregation presided over by the Duke of Devonshire. Mr. Bayard already holds a doctor of civil laws from Oxford.
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Cambridge
Bayard
Londpon
Cambridge University
Ambassador Winyard
Nansen
Duke of Devonshire
Oxford
Snowstorm Strains North Dakota Rails and Roads
Snow began to fall yesterday and continues with a cold north wind in Grand Forks North Dakota. Every available snow plow has been sent out along with a large force of shovelers to keep trains moving and the area accessible.
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North Dakota
Grand Forks
N. B
Uhl Denies Involvement in Cleveland Olney Firm
Dennen February 22 Ambassador Uhl denies a circulating report that he will join a law firm to be formed by President Cleveland and Secretary Olney. The firm would be headquartered in New York.
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Uhl
Dennen
United States
Cleveland
Olney
New York
General Roloff Fliers to Cuba for Feb 22
Report states General Roloff, the Cuban indicted over alleged filibustering links, whose $2,500 bail was forfeited after he failed to appear in Baltimore, has departed for Cuba from New York on February 22.
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General Roloff
Cuba
New York
Baltimore
No Pardon Denied for Garvin in Embezzlement Case
Wasiineros February 22 reports the Praai- Jent has refused a pardon for W C Garvin of Colorado. Garvin was sentenced to five years for embezzling national bank funds.
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Wasiineros
Praai- Jent
W.C. Garvin
Colorado
National Bank
Death tied to family tragedy in Connecticut home
In Fanis Village Connecticut on February 22 a 10 year old found his mother, postmaster Walter Chapin's wife, dead in the dining room beside the body of Charles Mead aged about five, with a revolver nearby. Authorities suspect a double murder suicide though details remain unclear. Charles Mead is the son of Ralph P Mead formerly of Falls Village now in Scotland Conan. Chapin is superintendent at Henry Bishop's factory in Sheffield Massachusetts.
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Fanis Villace
Conn
Walter Chapin
Charles Mead
Ralph P. Mead
Falls Village
Scotland
Conan
Chapin
Henry Bishop
Sheffield
Mass
Mead
Inquest Held on Chicago Man Muerling Found in Sewer
A morning inquest in Hort Springs Arkansas examined the decayed body of Robert Muerling of Chicago found jammed in a sewer manhole. Authorities doubt suicide, since replacing the cap seems impossible. Identification came only from a collar name. disappearance date unknown.
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Hort Springs
Ark
Robert Muerling
Chicago
Fellows Family Relief Effort Grows as Col J R Fellows Dies
New York reports Colonel J R Fellows contracted a fatal cold while campaigning for Palmer and Buckner. Republicans including McKinley Hanna and Carnegie pledge $50,000 for his family, aiming to raise to $100,000. Fellows left most of his money to others. his home carries a $20,000 mortgage. Edward Lauterbach and Senator Platt lead the relief drive.
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New York
Palmer and
Buckner
J. R. Fellows
Messrs
McKinley
Hanna
Carnegie
Fellows
Edward Lauterbach
Senator Platt
Le Land says senate petition fraud in Doniphan County
Cyrus Le land, former Doniphan County chairman, reports an investigation shows an offensive petition presented in the Senate is a fraud. He states many names were added without consent and signatures obtained by fraudulent means.
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Leland
Torkka
Kan
Cyrus Leland
Doniphan County
Senate
Princess Chi May Hire Hammerstein For Olympic Affair
Princess Chi may have offered Oscar Hammerstein an option on her services at the Olympic music hall in New York with a week to decide on a salary near $2000 weekly plus expenses. Gypsy Rigo is expected to accompany the princess if she comes to America.
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America
New York
Chimay
Oscar Hammerstein
Olympic Music Hall
Gypsy Rigo
Arkansas Governor Rejects Treaty Ratification
Arkansas Governor Jones responded to a telegram from the national arbitration committee chair stating he is not in favor of ratification with or without amendment. He calls the treaty a trap for the United States and says the nation should not be led into it with his consent.
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Arkansas
Lutheé Rocx
Ark
Jones
National Arbitration Committee
United States
Hushnell Addresses State YMCA Convention in Cleveland
Governor Hushnell spoke at the YMCA state convention in Cleveland arguing that newspaper editors should refrain from publishing every morning the names of who will be named United States Senator from Ohio. He urged restraint to avoid influencing appointments.
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Hushnell
Cleveland
Ohio
Y. al, CO. A
Pingree's Mayoralty in Court Proceedings
Dernorr Michigan February 22 arguments before circuit court judges en banc on mandamus to compel mayoral election to succeed Governor Pingree who is said to have vacated the office to become governor.
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Pingree
Dernorr
Mich
Circuit Court
Electric Car Struck During Thunder Storm
In Cuiiaco during a February thunder storm an electric car carrying Forty-third Street workers heading to the stock yards was struck by lightning. Several men were shocked and one, Zach Root, required ambulance transport. The car sustained heavy damage.
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Cuiiaco
Forty-third Street
Zach Root
Safes for New Mexico Sleepers
Santa Fe N M February 22 The territorial council approves a measure requiring every sleeping car to carry a fire and burglar proof safe for storage of valuables while passing through the territory.
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New Mexico
Santa Fr. N. M
Territorial Council
Senate OKs Jumper salary bill cutting state pay
The senate passed Senator Jumper's salary bill reducing salaries of state officers, judges, and employees by about 18 percent. Jumper projects annual state savings between 50000 and 75000 dollars.
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Topeka
Nan
Fels
Senate
Jumper
Calhoun Grandson Drowns in Kentucky River
The body of Noel T. Calhoun, grandson of noted timber dealer Sohn Calhoun, was found floating in the Kentucky River near Syden. Calhoun, a prominent lumber dealer, had been missing since late December.
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Mippinesboro
Noel ‘T. Calhoun
Mullitier
Sohn
Calhoun
Kentucky River
Syden
Vagrant sale law repealed in Missouri legislature
The Sonate this morning passed a bill repealing the vagrant law once authorizing the sale of vagrants. The law had been declared unconstitutional in previous years.
Territorial exchange system bill aims to run territory without cash
A bill introduced in the Oklahoma House proposes running territorial business without money by a two system exchange with depositories for products and deposited scrip. A territorial board of control would oversee the plan with county treasurers managing counties and issuing product deposits or loans on property. Loans range from 25 to 1000 dollars and scrip would be good for taxes and legal tender within the territory.
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Curnamie
Okla
Territorial Board of Control
Nun Declines $25,000 Offer to Leave Sacred Heart
In St Joserizy Missouri Frederick Taylor a New York banker left a will mentioning a $25,000 bid to Miss Carrie Jewell a Sacred Heart nun who refused to abandon her vow After five years in the convent she says worldly riches cannot tempt her from her chosen life and work.
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St. Joserizy
Frederick Taylor
New York
Carrie Jewell
Convent of the Sacred Heart
Miss Jewell
Order of the Sacred Heart
Immigration bill advances to the President after Senate vote
The immigration bill moves to the President following Senate approval of the conference report. Despite strong opposition, supporters secured a narrow majority on final passage with yeas 34 against 28.
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Washincton
Senate
Yeas
Nuyful
Washincroux
Senate Committee On Military Affairs Today
West Point
Cockrell
Mitchell
Wisconsin
Walthall
Palmer
Triple Murderer Hanged in California Chinatown Case
San Quentin Cal February 11 Chun Sing a Chinaman was hanged yesterday for three murders. The crimes occurred in September 1895 when he attacked Ah Fool with an axe in his house, killing him and maiming his sister as she attempted to flee. He then went to Charley Tul's house and killed him and a woman he found there by beheading the latter.
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San Quentin Prusos
Cal
Battleship Texas Runs Aground In Galveston Mud
The battleship Texas ran aground in Holivar roads near Galveston Texas yesterday after crossing the Dur and remained stuck until 4 30 in the afternoon. Galveston claims a twenty six foot channel yet the Fexus draws twenty two feet, prompting officials to keep the grounding quiet.
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Dexsus
Mil
Galvestos
Texas
Holivar
Galveston
Widow of Captain Hedburg to debut in vaudeville
Clurence February 19. Mrs. Raymond Stevens widow of Captain Hedburg who was shot by Lieutenant Mean at Fort Sheridan in 1893 will debut on stage in continuous variety. She will perform vaudeville with her husband as stage partner. Stevens formerly played Columbus in 1492.
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Clurence
Raymond Stevens
Hedburg
Mean
Fort Sheridan
Rear Admiral Calhoun Dies at 75 in Washington
Rear Admiral Edmund K R Calhoun retired died suddenly at his Washington residence from heart failure at age 75. He had served valiantly in the Mexican and civil wars and was reported in apparent good health until the end. The obituary notes his long naval career and final hours.
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Calhoun
Washington
Edmund KR. Calhoun
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