General Wood to cut tobacco and sugar tariffs in Havana
News in brief notes General Wood's plan to reduce tobacco and sugar railroad tariffs by 25 percent in Havana. Also reports Cowles death in Wilkesboro N C and Hugh Bonner named Manila fire chief amid reorganization.
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General Wood
Havana
W. H. H. Cowles
Wilkesboro
N. C
Hugh Bonner
New York
Manila
United States
James Davidson
Santa Barbara
Cal
Seoul
Japan
Charleston
W. E. Rector
Hot Springs
Ark
Davis
San Francisco
Dublin
John Robinson
Bertha Simmons
Robinson
George Huesman
Cleveland
Ohio
McKinley
Louis Carmichael
Horace Greeley
John M. Eberle
Pottstown
Lancaster County
Congress Set To Hear Hepburn Canal Bill Amid Budget Focus
Washington lawmakers reconvene with Hepburn Isthmian canal bill as a priority. Debate may be brief but could widen if Panama Canal Co property sale is proposed. Senate plans little this week as committee reorganization nears completion and Philippines tariff questions loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Hepburn
Panama Canal Company
Br. Burton
House
Senate
Morgan
Nicaragua
Philippines
Frye
Memorial Arch Bill To Erect McKinley Monument In DC
The William McKinley National Memorial Arch association drafted a bill to create a commission. The commission would select a site in the District of Columbia and obtain plans for a memorial arch to honor President William McKinley. It authorizes competition, payment up to 24000 dollars, and report to Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William McKinley National Memorial Arch Association
Congress
McKinley National Memorial Association
Canton
Arch Association
William McKinley
United States
District of Columbia
Library
Secretary of State
Secretary of War
Capitol
Library of Congress
Congress of the United States
Count de Turenne Proposes Autonomy in South Africa Settlement
SUGGESTION EXCITES TALK BRUSSELS Jan 6 The Count de Turenne French diplomat with no current post sends a bold letter to the Independence Pledge proposing a basis for settling the South African war He is related to English families and has been closely linked with Mr Kruger and Boer leaders The count says Kruger would accept autonomy for the regions south of Bechuanaland under Britain suzerainty only over foreign relations.
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Brussels
Jan
Count de Turenne
Mr. Kruger
Kruger
Bechuanaland
Great Britain
Farmer shoots woman near Shawnee in corn theft dispute
In Shawnee area near Kansas City farmer Carl Fishner fired on Mrs Mary L Wallace as her husband J H Wallace and their two children watched. The Wallaces were traveling in a covered wagon from Rich Hill Missouri toward Custer County Nebraska when Fishner accused them of stealing corn.
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Kansas City
Shawnee
Kan
Carl Fishner
Mary LI. Wallace
J. H. Wallace
Wallaces
Rich Hill
Custer County
Nebraska
Fishner
Slight Gain in Money Metal in 1901 US Production
The preliminary 1901 gold and silver output in the United States shows a slight rise over 1900. Alaska production fell by about 1 million dollars. Colorado gained slightly in gold. other districts were nearly flat. Silver output rose by 2 million fine ounces. Total fine gold 3,880,578 ounces worth 80,228,800 dollars. Silver 59,653,788 ounces worth 35,792,200 dollars. Silver coinage value about 77,000,000 dollars.
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Alaska
Washington
Roberts
Mint
United States
Colorado
Indian Woman Shot Near Pine Ridge Agency
A Pine Ridge agency squaw riding home with others from the Indian school was struck by accidental rifle discharge on Spring Creek. The ball pierced her wrist and entered the right breast near the shoulder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapid City
S. D
Pine Ridge Agency
Spring Creek
Argentina Breaks Peace Efforts in Chile Talks
Buenos Aires reports the dispute with Chile worsens over alleged Chilean diplomacy unfairness. The Argentine government, exhausted of peaceful options, proposes breaking off negotiations and suspending diplomatic relations, placing navy and army on a war footing as public approval grows.
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Buenos Ayres
Chile
Secret Service Finds New Crude Silver Certificate Counterfeit
Washington January 6 secret service officials report a new counterfeit silver certificate from the 1899 series with check letter C. The note is signed by Lyons register and Roberts treasurer and features a noticeably crude workmanship with the back printed upside down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Secret Service
Lyons, Register
Roberts
Hobson to Enter Politics
Captain Richmond P. Hobson plans to resign from the Navy and enter politics according to a Montgomery dispatch to the Age-Herald. The report cites sources within state political circles and notes Hobson’s likely candidacy could shape regional affairs.
Settlers Win the Case Over indemnity strip ruling
Duluth January 4 Judge Cant rules for the settlers in the dispute with Frederick Weyerhauser and the Northern Pacific over the famed second indemnity strip.
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Duluth
Jan
Cant
Frederick Weyerhauser
Northern Pacific
Lincoln Treasurer Reports Uninvested Funds Drop
Lincoln Nebraska Treasurer Stuefer released figures showing the total uninvested permanent educational funds on December 31 stood at 12 276 dollars, down from about 18 000 at month end. Bonding companies’ representatives verified cash in treasury vaults. Stuefer paid a second 3000 dollar installment on his official bond and seeks reimbursement from the next legislature. Sureties are United States Fidelity and Casualty and Fidelity and Deposit, both of Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Stuefer
Treasury
United States Fidelity and Casualty Company
Fidelity and Deposit Company
Baltimore
Bellwood Bank Robbed in Daring Heist
Thieves forced a rear entrance at the Platte Valley bank in Bellwood Nebraska at 1 am blew the safe and took 32000 in cash. Three explosions frightened neighbors who misattributed the noise to revelers. Cashier A H Gould says the loss will not affect the bank’s business and it will reopen as usual with David City bloodhounds in pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellwood
Neb
Platte Valley
A. H. Gould
David City
Wenham Appeals Nebraska Female Labor Law Case to Supreme Court
William Wenham of the Nonpareil Steam Laundry challenges the state’s female labor law as unconstitutional special class legislation. Douglas county district court fined him $25 and costs, and the state wins. Wenham appeals to reverse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
William Wenham
Supreme Court
District Court of
Douglas County
Watson
Wenham
Injured by the Cars at Union Pacific Yard
Frank Rash yard car man for Union Pacific was struck by an oncoming train while alighting from No. 2 eastbound. He suffered serious injuries and was likely fatally injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kearney
Neb
Frank Rash
Union Pacific
Bloodhounds Fail to Locate Bank Bandits in Bellwood Case
Bloodhounds from David City traced suspects to Columbus Nebraska entering John Miemtec’s residence but halted at a bed. A search warrant was executed and the house was searched without results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Neb
David City
Platte Valley State Bank
Bellwood
John Miemtec
Shopmen Given Increase inWages After January 20
Burlington shops in Plattsmouth Nebraska notify a number of employees they will receive higher wages beginning January 20 a substantial New Year gift for workers at the Burlington shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Neb
Bur-lington
Nebraska Teachers elect officers in Hastings
Lincoln Jan 6 The Nebraska Teachers association elected officers President J D French Hastings Secretary Susan Hinman David City and Treasurer A L Caviness Fairbury
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska Teachers’ Association
J. D. French
Hastings
Susan Hinman
David City
A. L. Caviness
Fairbury
Revocation of Topeka Fraternal License In Nebraska
Auditor Weston revoked the National Aid association of Topeka license to operate fraternal insurance in Nebraska. Explanation cites former officers’ attempt to sell to the Bankers' union of Omaha, prompting resignations and illegal replacements.
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Kansas
Lincoln, Neb
Weston
National Aid Association of
Topeka
Nebraska
Bankers’ Union of
Omaha
Cattle War Prompts Nebraska Action Against Colorado Herds
Lincoln dispatches report Governor Sav eed under orders from Governor Sav eee sending State Veterinarian W A Thomas to Haigler to halt a large herd of allegedly diseased Colorado cattle. Seventeen die and officials fear contagion. ranchers protest entry, prompting immediate preventive measures to protect Nebraska ranges.
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Lincoln, Neb
Saveee
W. A. Thomas
Lincoln
Haigler
Neb
Colorado
Donaghue & Welch
Dr. Thomas
Nebraska
Crushed Under Wheels on the Railroad in Fremont
David H. Dinges 60, an employee of Fremont Saddlery, was killed by Union Pacific Denver special No. 5 near the factory. He stepped onto the track with a lantern, the engineer saw him too late to stop, and Dinges was hurled 135 feet.
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Fremont
Neb
David H. Dinges
Union Pacific
Denver
Dinges
Fremont Saddlery Company
Joe Sorensen
Tobias Castor Estate In Lincoln Nebraska Worth Over 60000
The Tobias Castor estate in Lincoln Nebraska totals over 60 000 with 50 000 in real estate and 11 000 in personal assets. It includes about 475 acres in Saline county and lots in Wilber Western and Phillips. Mining stock valued at 24000 aids the speculative appraisal. widow seeks administratrix appointment.
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Tobias Castors
Lincoln
Neb
Tobias Castor
Saline County
Wilber
Western
Phillips
Dispute Over Irrigated Claims Assigned for Hearing
The case of McCabe against Hinman over an irrigation claim in Lincoln County is assigned for hearing by the State Board of Irrigation on January 28. It alleges Maude Hinman has discontinued operation of irrigation works and thus has no further rights under her claim. The case has been appealed to the state tribunal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
McCabe
Hinman
Lincoln County
State Board of Irrigation
Maude Hinman
Methodists Dedicate New Pierce Church
In Pierce Nebraska on Sunday January 4 the Methodists dedicated their new church. Presiding Elder Gorst delivered the sermon and led a collection to retire a debt of 800 dollars with all but 50 dollars already subscribed.
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Pierce
Neb
Gorst
Fremont Banks Declare Semiannual Dividends
Fremont banks announce dividends: Commercial National 4 percent, Fremont National 4 percent, First National 3 percent with $3,000 added to the surplus fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Neb
Commercial National
Fremont National
First National
Pioneer Resident H. B. Gist Dies in Salem
Humboldt Nebraska January 4. H B Gist pioneer resident of Richardson county died at his Salem home after an illness of many months. The obituary notes his long local involvement and early settlement.
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Humboldt, Neb
H. B. Gist
Richardson County
Salem
Epidemic Among Sheep Strikes Grant Herd
GRANT Nebraska January 4 A sheepman named John Sexson reports the loss of 145 sheep in his flock. He attributes the deaths to loco weed poisoning as others in the area suffer smaller losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Neb
John Sexson
Local Oil Company Manager Dies in Runaway Wagon
Al W. Wilson, Standard Oil Co. local manager, was killed in a runaway wagon incident near Tecumseh Nebraska on January 4. The heavy oil wagon’s brake failed as it descended a steep hill, the horses bolted and fatally struck the driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tecumseh
Neb
al W. Wilson
Standard Oil Company
Johnson
Great English Actress Coming to Perform in New York
Mrs. Patrick Campbell will visit the city in January to perform Sudermann's new version and Pinero's The Second Mrs Tanqueray along with The Notorious Mrs Ebbsmith an adaptation of Mariana Maeterlinck Pelleas and Mellisande and other pieces in several cities including New York.
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Patrick Campbell
Wew
York
Sudermann
Pinero
Lincoln Birthplace Set for Temperance Project
Dr Struble of St Luke's Chicago says the 110 acre Lincoln birthplace near Hodgensville Kentucky will become an inebriate asylum with St Luke's buying the property and an option on 350 adjacent acres It is described as a Lincoln memorial and the greatest temperance project in the country.
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Jay
Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Hodgensville
St. Luke's Society of Chicago
Struble
Odd Return of General Hamiltons Eyewear After Twenty Years
British General Ian Hamilton once mislaid a pair of spectacles at Majuba Hill. A Boer keeper used them unknowingly for two decades until the glasses were found on a dead Boer earlier this year. The case bore Hamiltons name and the spectacles were returned to their owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian Hamilton
Majuba Hill
General Hamilton
Mixed European Ties Shape Mme Patt’s British Naturalization
The subject, born in Madrid to a Sicilian father and a Roman mother, grew up in the United States with an American stepfather, married two French husbands, then settled in Wales and now wed to a Swedish noble. She has secured British citizenship by naturalization to safeguard her property interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme. Patt
Madrid
Catania
Sicily
Rome
United States
Wales
Santa Fe Photographs At Expositions Highlight Postal Service
The Santa Fe railway supplied a series of photographs for the Postal Department exhibit at the Pan-American and will transfer with the exhibit to Charleston and then to the Interstate and West Indian Expositions in Washington. The images illustrate transcontinental mail between Chicago and San Francisco, rail features, and remote Indian trading posts. The Postal Service has permission to place the photographs permanently in the Postal Museum after Charleston.
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Santa Fe
Postal Department
Charleston
D. C
Chicago
San Francisco
Pony Express
The
Postal Museum
Washington
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Chili
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National Grain Dealers’ Association
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Memphis
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France
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William J. Body
D. M. Johnson
Moore
Sac City
Iowa
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Colorado Barries
David Dinges
Dr. Kline
Rise, Ltd
Arch Street
Philadelphia
Thos. Robbins
Meple Street
Norwich
N. Y
Magnetic Starch Co
Omaha, Neb
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Africa
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Tallent
Chesebrough, CO
State Street
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BR. M. BM. Green's Sons
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