Cholera and crime mark Nebraska news from Guide Rock to Beatrice
NEBRASKA NEWS reports swine cholera near Guide Rock and a string of incidents from across the state. Omaha society notes a widow of Hon. J M Woolworth, a Fremont railway ball, widespread sleighing, legal actions, burglaries, and county bond requirements plus farming, railway, and court developments.
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Guide Rock
J. M. Woolworth
Omaha
Fremont
Phena Hardinger
Pierce County
Harry Krause
Allie Krause
West Point
Dundy
Benkelman
Ellwanger Ras
Otoe
J. G. Wiebe
Beatrice
Dakota County
John Batten
Crete
Batten
Robert Simmons
South Bend
Louisville
Burlington
Norfolk
W. E. Cobb
Hargraves Bros
Lincoln
H. G. Bliss
Fairmont
Fairbury
John Andrews
Oklahoma
Mr. Andrews
George Doyle
Matt Brooks
Platte River Bridge
Brooks
Kansas City
Doyle
Arkansas
G H H. Calvin
Tilden
Con
Mr. Calvin
Nelson
O. B. Webb & Sons
Webb
Kansas City & Northwestern Railroad Company
State Board of Transportation
Pawnee County
Charles Prince
Texas
Sherif Nelson
Gage County
Adams Bank
Pinkerton
Pinkertons
Adams
Prince
State House
Omaha Bee
Omaha National Bank
Bartley
J. A. Hunter
Hemingford
O’krute
Unhiteu States District Court
The News in Brief. Newnan Notes Abroad in Condensed Form
Miscellaneous notes from Newnan and other places cover accidental, criminal, political, social and other items. Crisp condensations from various quarters compile a compact roundup of notable happenings and reflections.
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Newnan
Russia Granted Port Arthur Wintering Permission
On Saturday December 25 China granted Russia permission to winter its squadron at Port Arthur. General Weyler is quoted stating no hope for autonomy's success. Southern California citrus crops suffer frost damage across several cold nights. The postmaster general plans a commemorative postage stamp for the Trans Mississippian Exposition in Omaha with 1 2 5 10 cent and 1 dollar denominations.
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China
Russia
Port Arthur
Weyler
California
Omaha
Multiple Deaths and Expulsions Reported Across Nations
A collage of brief notices items include the Nebraska state fair cancellation for 1898, athlete John Cosgrove dead, Montana journalist Louis Bowen killed by being run over, and unfounded Guatemala prison shooting claims. Other items note a Dutch Java sugar duty repeal, a fatal fire damp explosion in Dortmund, an army pack train heading to Alaska, and Porto Rico governance changes. Also listed are near-term nominations, a lost medal found in London, embezzlement pardon for William Burr Jr., a fatal shooting at a Rockville Indiana dance, and a baseball connection to Washington Indiana.
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Nebraska
John Cosgrove
Louis B. Bowen
Montana
Guatemala
Netherlands
Java
Kaiserstuhl SI
Dortmund
Prussia
Cheyenne
Wyon
Alaska
Gonzales Munro
Porto Rico
Marin
Charles Byrne
Omaha
Cireles
Brooklyn
New York
New South Wales
Windivestock
Birmingham
Ala
Felix T. Brown
Alderman Ashford
United States Mint
San Francisco
Washington
John W. George
Henry George
Paxson
Pennsylvania
Interestate Commerce Commission
R. E. Peary
Edinburgh Geographical Society
London
William E. Burr, Jr
St. Louis National Bank
Jefferson City
McSinley
Isaac Durrett
Rockville
Ind
Durrett
Washington, Tind
Multiple 1897 events marked in brisk Christmas week notes
This compact column lists diverse items: a fatal London fire, the Brooklyn political figure W. H. Grace dead at 57, two Alton men in deadly Christmas day knife and pistol fight, a grim Christmas week forecast for Washington, numerous 1897 tragedies in Asheville Paris and New York, and preparations for expositions and temperance conventions. Also noted: Peru legalizing non Catholic marriages, bail for Dr Goddard in Kansas City, Salvation Army head General Booth to visit US, a Copenhagen dispatch about Denmark, and US plans for Greenland naval stations.
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London
W. H. Grace
Brooklyn
Parsons
Ashville
N.C
William Gottzyer
John Rice
New York
Colorado
Omaha Exposition
A. D
White House
Paris
General Booth
Salvation Army
United States
Pierola
Peru
J. D. Goddard
I. J. Jackson
Kansas City
Natonal Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Columbus
Cleveland clothier assigns assets in bankruptcy case
Louis A. Leon of Cleveland, a clothier, has assets of 16000 and liabilities of 30000. The Royal Shoe Company of New York, retail dealers, has assigned to Leo Levi with liabilities of 40000 and assets of 15000. The Hamburger Nachrichten reports on Prince Bismarck’s gout and inability to walk or sleep and to read or answer friends, while the Earl of Crewe hunts.
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Louis A. Leon
Cleveland
Royal Shoe Company
New York
Leo Levi
Hamburger Nachrichten
Prince Bismarck
Fettery
Earl of Crewe
Mixed News From Across The Nation And Europe
Reports detail a Cheshire hounds rider injured with a fractured collarbone and head trauma. Illinois figures dispute a bid for interstate commerce commissioner. The London Daily Chronicle cites a change in Chinese negotiations. Alaska promises and political moves surface as executives plan to assume new posts. A Kansas City robbery yields $2,852. Imperial Consolidated seeks $20,000 loan for expansion and improvements in Milwaukee.
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Imperial Consolidated Land and Iron Company
Jenkins
United States
Milwaukee
Diverse 19th Century News Items Highlight Deaths and Events
Judge Gilbert B. Reed dies in Colorado while the Detroit Free Press office endures a damaging fire. Secretary Gage denies resigning. Nebraska teachers report larger convention attendance. Alaska miners seek relief in cabinet talks. Luetgert defense stenographers strike for pay. Pierre residents plan Klondike travel. Chestnut Street National Bank eyeing voluntary liquidation. Morton becomes president of Fifth Avenue Trust. New gilsonite veins found in Middle Park Colorado. Chicago family perishes from illuminating gas. Mrs. Woolsey G. Sterling, abolitionist dies. Bridgeport home a clandestine railroad station. Itzig Tapko, alias Max Tapko, arrested in New York for embezzlement.
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Detroit Free Press
Gage
Nebraska
Alaska
Luetgert
Pierre
S. C
Klondike
George W. Elder
Dyea
Skagway
Chestnut
Willow Creek
Middle Park
Colorado
Mary Anderson
Edith
Myrtle
Chicago
Woolsey G. Sterling
Bridgeport
Conn
Underground Railroad
Sanitary Society For
Port au Prince fire wrecks 800 houses
Monday, January 2 reports a major fire at Port au Prince destroying 800 houses. Other items note Klondike miners’ mood in Dawson, an English syndicate controls Trinidad asphalt, and various political and civic moves including parliamentary seats, consular appointments, and lecture tours.
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Port Au Prince
Miners Start for Alaska From Portland This Week
The steamer George W. Elder sailed from Portland for Talya and Skagway carrying 125 passengers and 500 tons of freight. Fifty horses and 400 tons of freight were offered but no room remained. Among the passengers was Major L. H. Rucker of the Fourth United States Cavalry, headed to Skagway and Taiya to study passes for the Yukon relief party route.
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Portland
Ore
George W. Elder
Talya
Skagway
LH. Rucker
Fourth
United States Cavalry
Taiya
Yukon Relief Party
Work in the Senate Annexation of Hawaii Lead Issue
Movement advocates push annexation into Senate debate as the dominant labor item. Friends of the movement insist on forcing the issue and express confidence in victory, urging action and support.
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Hawaii
Senate expectations for week with Corbett and annexation vote
Washington reports senators expect little legislation this week as Congress reconvenes midweek. Key issues include the Hawaiian annexation question, Corbett’s seat, the immigration bill, and the financial question. Supporters plan executive session ratification debates, aiming for two thirds, while fearing a narrow failure.
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Washington
Jan
Senate
Corbett
Merat
Oregon
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Burrows
Davis
Committee On Foreign Relations
Morgan
Burt assumes Union Pacific presidency in Omaha
Horace G. Burt, president elect of the Union Pacific, formally takes charge in Omaha with no public ceremony. He arrives to stay and will begin leading the receivership, which will continue for some time. He expects no changes in the official lineup as he and Vice President Mink and General Manager Dickinson depart for a line inspection.
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Omaha
Horace G. Burt
Union Pacific Railroad
Burt
Union Pacific
Mink
Dickinson
Lne
Extra Legislative Session Called by Governor Taylor
NASHVILLE Tenn Jan 2 Governor Taylor has issued a call for the legislature to assemble in an extra session on January 17 The key issues include taxation and assessment of railroads telegraph and telephone lines plus fallout from Judge Clark s ruling permitting an injunction against the state board of equalization blocking the railroad commission s current tax assessments
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Nashville
Tenn
Jay
Taylor
United States
Clark
State Board of Equalization
Railroad Commission
Russians plan colony land purchase in Western Kansas
Agent Charles Kuharick of New York arrives in Topeka to locate a second Russian colony in Western Kansas. He considers buying 100,000 acres of Union Pacific land at the February 16 sale by the special master, alongside the Kansas Pacific railroad sale. The targeted lands lie in Ellis and Trego counties and nearby areas.
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Kassag
Topeka
Kas
Charles Kuharick
New York
Kansas
Union Pacific
Kansas Pacific Railroad
Ellis
Trego
Corbett Magnanimous in Fight Challenge to Fitzsimmons
James J. Corbett publishes a bold, detailed challenge to Robert Fitzsimmons in the Times-Star. He offers staged stakes totaling up to five thousand dollars, pledging loyalty to ring dignity and fairness, and asserts public support for a rematch. Corbett signs as Champion of Africa and forwards the notes to Will J Davis in Chicago.
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Mr. Fitz
Cincinnati
James J. Corbett
Times-Star
Robert Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons
Meat Carson
Tim
Will J Davis
Chicago
Africa
World gold production forecast for 1897 shows growth
Washington reports substantial evidence that global gold output in 1897 will reach about 240 million dollars, nearly 20 percent above 1896. United States production is seen around 61.5 million, with Africa, Australia, Mexico, Canada, India, Russia, and other regions all posting gains. Colorado and Nevada are expected leaders in U S output for 1897.
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Washington
Jan
Mint
United States
Africa
Australia
Mexico
Dominion of Canada
India
Russia
Colorado
Grant
Nevada
South Appalachian
Woman Sues Railroad for 75000 in Injury Claim
Josephine Smith sues the Kansas City St Joseph and Council Bluffs Railroad for $75,000 alleging injuries from a fall down an embankment. The suit seeks damages for medical costs and pain and suffering.
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Josephine Smith
Kansas City
Reciprocity With Venezuela Negotiations Return to Washington
United States minister to Venezuela Francis B Toomis has arrived in Washington on leave. During his week in the capital he will confer with officials on negotiating a reciprocity treaty and a parcels post convention between the United States and Venezuela.
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Venezuela
Washington
Francis B. Toomis
United States
Jackson Club Banquet in Omaha Promises Record Crowd
The Jackson club of Omaha anticipates the annual banquet this year will surpass all prior attendance and fundraising records, signaling strong community support and growing interest in the club’s activities.
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Jackson Club
Omaha
Idaho Stage Robbery Near Grangeville Reported
Lewiston Idaho December 381 The Lewiston Mount Idaho stage was held up at 9 o clock last night by two highwaymen one mile from Grangeville Two passengers lost about 60 dollars and the robbers took the contents of two mail sacks but missed the registered money packages At Grangeville great excitement and a vigilance committee organized.
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Idaho
Lewiston
Mount Idaho
Grangeville
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Sidney Telegraph
Charles Callauan
Sidney
Nebraska News
Copenhagen
London Daily Mail
Washington Executive
Denmark
Greenland
Cheshire Hounds
Sargent
Firemen’s Brotherhood
Illinois
London Daily Chronicle
Germany
Li Hung Chang
Chang Yin Haun
Howe A. P. Swineford
United Mines Company of New York
Cullom
Mason
Illnois
D. T. Littler
Morrison
Interstate Commerce Commission
Clifford Sifton
J. A. McKenna
Canadan Interior Department
Alger
D. de Vieger, Jr
Battle Creek
Mich
Jyp
Midland
Gilbert B. Reed
Itzig Tapko
Max Tapko
Liverpool
Dawson
Trinidad Asphalt Company
John Burke
Q. C
Ottanberry
Marquis of Hertford
Earl of Aberdeen
Canada
Representative Greene
Lord Beresford
York
Charles Lockwood
Internal Revenue
O. Bilerarendall
Sioux Falls
South Dakota Echo
Beyrut
Syria
George W.peck
Wisconsin
Peck
Southern Lyceum Bureau
South
Middle Western
Presdent Hart
Corbett Magnanimous
Ballington Booth
National Zeitung
Jiesha
Berehara
West Africa
Bariba
Edmond Zebodowski
4Thlinois
Breslau
Fuerth
Charles W. Erdman
Kentucky
Atlas Line
Alene
Greytown
Nicaragua
Newport
Port Simon
Havant
Belgucel
Juanabacoa
Spain
Cuba
Michael Davitt
John E. Ballaine
Tammany Hall
Rudolph Evans
Thomas Evans
Evans
Arthur BE. Valois
London Times
Kobe
Japan
Uiet
Marquis Ito
Count Okuma
Nagasaki
Ottawa
Great Britain
St Louis
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