National Law Makers Seek Documents on Deposits and Sale
The House adopted the Sulzer resolution requesting Secretary Gage to provide all letters and documents about public funds deposited in New York banks and about the sale of the New York custom house site to National City Bank. It asks for deposit totals, security, interest, and proceeds use, with dates of sale and rent payments if any.
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Washington
Suizer
Gage
New York
New York Custom House
Congress
Payne
Committee On Ways and Means
Sulzer
Secretary of the Treasury
House of Representatives
Treasury Department
United States
National City
Hanover National Bank
City of
Custom House
New York City
National City Bank
Richardson
Levy
Father McGlynn Nearing Death in Newburg NY
Rev Dr Edward McGlynn pastor of St Marys Roman Catholic Church in Newburg New York remains confined to his room in frail health. He fell ill six weeks ago with signs of recovery then worsened losing flesh and strength. A mysterious growth on his right hip has baffled doctors and prevented any operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburg
N. Y
Edward McGlynn
St. Mary's
Representative Lentz Proposes Special House Committee
Ohio congressman Lentz introduces resolutions alleging that the secretary of the treasury will turn over internal revenue receipts to the National City Bank of New York and calls for a 12 member non partisan committee to conduct a thorough impartial investigation into the charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lentz
Ohio
Secretary of the Treasury
National City Bank of New Yok
House
Senate Cuban Committee Debates Teller Amendment
The Senate committee on Cuba opened its first meeting with no action taken. Members discussed U S policy toward Cuba and favored independence for Cubans once pacific conditions return. Some proposed a committee trip to Cuba to inspect conditions, but no decision was reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington
Senate Committee On
Cuba
United States
Pacific
Senate Debates Philippines Policy and War Reports
Beveridge of Indiana introduces a Philippine territory resolution seeking continued U S control and governance. The measure reflects Republican positions with Lodge Davis and Beveridge steering, while plans for next Tuesday debate are noted. Also Senate considers Dewey testimony and witness mileage fee reductions in Clark case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jan. S
Beveridge
Indiana
Fiilippine Islands
United States
Ile
Berce Irde
Philippines
Lodge
Philippine Committee
Davis
Foreign Relations Committee
Allisor
Committee On Appropriations
Platt
Lodge Axa Beveridge
War Department
P.ttigrew
Secretary of the Navy
Dewey
Muanfia
Spooner
Pettigrew
Aguinaldo
Torres
Otis
Hoar
Massachusetts
Senate
Clark
Territorial Bill for Hawaii Advances in Senate
The senate foreign relations committee reported favorable on a territorial government bill for Hawaii with minor changes. Key points validate land sales since annexation and set a nine year term for supreme court judges while keeping a delegate to Congress. The bill ratifies pre 1899 land actions and congressional amendments were related by Senator Cullom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Supreme Court
Congress
Tne
Kawaii
Hawaii
Cullom
Senate
American exhibitors at Paris exposition total over 7000
Tribune statistics show more than 7,000 American exhibitors at the Paris Exposition with five sixths in agriculture literature science and arts education and social groups. Purely commercial space accepted by year end includes 1,110 exhibitors led by New York 224 and Chicago 112. Wine manufacturers among the strongest groups plan to display champagne and other vintages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Tribune Thery
New York
America
France
Chicago canal fight moves to Supreme Court
Attorney General Crew 13 plans to file in the U S Supreme Court to stop Chicago from using the Mississippi river waters via the Chicago canal sewerage. Chicago trustees say they will test St Louis plans to block the drainage canal through the courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jepeerson City
Supreme Court of the United States
Chicago
Missi Cipn
Chicago Canal
Sanitary District
St. Louis
Congress Pays Tribute to Sampson and Schley
Representative Bingham of Pennsylvania introduces a joint resolution thanking Rear Admiral William T. Sampson Commodore Winfield Scott Schley and their officers and men for destroying the Spanish fleet at Santiago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sampson
S Chiey
Washington
Representative Bingham
Pennsylvania
Congress
William T.’ Sampson
Winfield Scott Schley
Santiago
MacArthur Promotion Question Clarified In Senate
In an executive session on January 5 the Senate briefly discussed General MacArthur promotion following an inquiry by Senator Pettigrew about his eligibility. Senators Hawley Carter and others stated his record has been consistently strong from the Civil War era to the current Philippine campaign.
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MacArthur
Washington
Senate
General MacArthur
Pettigrew
Hawley
Carter
Philippines
Court halts state printing bid as void ad contract
Lincoln Nebraska January 8 A district court permanent injunction blocks J H Langford North Platte from compiling senate and house journals copy. State Printing Board had awarded the contract last week and will readvertise for bids since only two papers carried notice, violating legal requirement for three. Previous bidders may reapply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
District Court
J. H. Langford
North Platte
Senate
House
State Printing Board
Printing Board
Nebraska Democrats Set March 19 Delegate Convention
The state central committee decided to hold the Nebraska Democratic delegate convention in Lincoln on March 19 to select delegates to the national convention. The same representation basis as before was voted, with one dissenting voice. The resolution also expressed sympathy for the Boer republics defending their government and liberty.
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Lincoln
Neb
Democratic State Central Committee
State Committee
Nebraska Democracy
Farmers' and Stockmen's Guaranty Company incorporated
Capital City notes report the Farmers' and Stockmen's Guaranty Company of Clay Center organized with 25000 capital stock to insure breath hail and livestock and to possibly publish a newspaper in its articles. The Supreme court adjourned to January 23 for the next regular session.
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Capital City
Farmers’ and Stockmen’s Guarantee Company of
Clay Center
Supreme Court
Edward M. Lipsey
T. J. Thorp
Thorp
No Abatement In Epidemic In Columbus Neb
Scarlet fever remains unabated in Columbus Nebraska with cases worsening. Eighteen year old David Aschler died after aiding his sister Mrs Thomas Noon in caring for her three sick children. The Nos and other children remain ill with two recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Neb
David Aschler
Thomas Noon
Monument Erected for Father by Actress Murtha
Fremont Nebraska January reports that Miss Murtha of the Trip to Chinatown company ordered a monument for her father Christian Murtha. He died twenty three years ago after a train accident on the Union Pacific, a death he attributed to a brakeman but could not name the assailant.
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Fremont
Neb
Jai
Miss Murtha
Chinatown
Militia Company Formed in Columbus Nebraska
Major J N Kilian forms a militia unit to replace old company K in Columbus. The new company will be Company K, First Regiment, Nebraska National Guard. Recruits are rising. a permanent organization will be built. Early members include John H Brock John E Ballou and Albert L Rollin.
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Columbus
Neb
Nebraska National Guard
Killian
John H. Brock
John E. Ballou
Ranchman fatally injured after wagon wreck near Sidney
Nels Edner, a ranchman ten miles west of Sidney Nebraska, was thrown from his wagon when his team ran away. He was found in the road and brought to Sidney after aid arrived. He suffered several broken ribs and a brain concussion, and was described as probably fatally injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney, Neb
Nels Edner
Sidney
Ladies Return Banquet At Nelson Nebraska
In Nelson Nebraska on January 8 the ladies hosted sixty gentlemen after the previous year’s banquet by the men. The Columbia opera house hosted games and music and at 10 o clock the dining room opened across the hall. Each gentleman received a menu card as a souvenir of a pleasant evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tnelson
Neb
Nelson
Columbia Opera House
Supreme Court liable insurance company for auditor fees
Lincoln Jan 5 The Nebraska Supreme Court holds Home Insurance Company of New York liable to the state for about $23 000 in fees paid to Eugene Moore while state auditor The opinion written by Chief Justice Harrison says fees paid to the auditor before treasury payment were unauthorized and not binding on the state The ruling clarifies that insurance companies paying for services to the auditor are liable for the fees and that the state acts only through its officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Moore
Lincoln
Neb
Supreme Court
Harrison
Home Insurance Company of
New York
Moore
Edge Harrison
Hugene Moore
Hearing Sought Over Bank Real Estate Sale In Nebraska
The Nebraska Supreme Court is asked to grant another hearing in the State of Nebraska vs German Savings Bank of Omaha case. Joel W. West, representing bank stockholders, argues the sale violates due process and deprives owners of their property rights. West urges adherence to constitutional protections of life liberty and property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Wneb
Supreme
State of
Nebraska
German Savings Bank of
Omaha
Joel W. West
District Court
West
United States
Injunction Sought Over Senate and House Journal Copy
In Lincoln Neb January 5 district court injunctions were filed to stop R H Lacord of North Platte from delivering the senate and house journals. J H Miller of Lincoln claims the bid contract to Lacord violated law and that legal notices were improperly published in fewer than three newspapers. Auditor Cornel objected, noting only the legislature can authorize copying.
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Senate
House
Linco Neb
R. H. Lacord
North Platte
State Printing Board
J. H. Miller
Printing Board
Cornel
State Capital Noten
Sergeant Harry Hall of York recruited Company A for the new First regiment. Chief Justice Harrison left the bench on the 4th. Judge-Electrobomb was sworn in the next day. George Lyons of Company H reported to Adjutant General Barry that his company has reorganized and is ready for muster in the National Guard. The State Board of Purchase and Supplies held a two day session last week and bought supplies for state institutions for the first quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noten
Harry Hall
York
Harrison
George Lyons
Barry
National Guard
State Board of Purchase and Supplies
Boy Shot During Play In Columbus District
James O'Brien 12, son of County Attorney William O'Brien, was accidentally shot in Columbus Nebraska while playing hold up with a companion. The bullet from a .22 caliber revolver entered under the right eye and lodged in the back of the head. he was reported dangerously wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy
Columbus
Neb
James
William O’brien
Explosion and Fire Level Eden Baptist in Stro
In Stro m sburg Nebraska Eden Baptist church burned at midnight after an acetylene gas explosion. Pastor Rev J L Hedblo om and janitor Mr Cowan suffered burns. Mrs J L Johnson and daughter Pearl were slightly hurt. Loss about 3200 dollars with 1800 dollars insured. The event followed a New Year crowd watching nearby.
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Stromsburg
Neb
Eden Baptist Church
J. L. Hedbloom
Cowan
J. L. Johnson
Pearl
When is a divorce not a divorce in Chadron
In Chadron Nebraska on January 3 a legal separation decree issued in Rushville court drew scrutiny. Mr and Mrs H L Reinoehl residents of Chadron obtained the decree contrary to state divorce and alimony statutes. Residence was not addressed in testimony and the parties left court unaware of the illegality. Reinoehl an Elkhorn engineer and local property owner faces potential further action after a fifteen minute hearing with no confirmation yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quentino
Chadron
Neb
District Court of
Rushville
Sheridan County
H. L. Reinoehl
Missouri Valley
Reinoehl
Elkhorn
Prosperity In Gage County Reported In Mortgage Records
Beatrice Nebraska January 3 The year end mortgage report from Register of Deeds Charley Reed shows in December farm mortgages filed 32 totaling 28 637 released 63 totaling 49 537 city mortgages filed 22 totaling 12 601 released 14 totaling 4 614 For the year farm mortgages filed 677 totaling 78 648 released 675 totaling 94 951 city mortgages filed 190 totaling 94 170 released 260 totaling 194 048 There were 260 more releases than filings representing 265 581 in indebtedness paid off
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Gage County
Beatrice
Neb
Register of Deeds
Charley Reed
Pioneer Sinclair Dies at Burr Aged 44
Hon Sinclair, a long time Otoe County resident since 1857 and former state legislator, died at his Burr home from Brights disease. He helped oppose J Sterling Morton for the U S Senate. Survived by a widow and two children. burial at Wyuka Cemetery in Nebraska City Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otoe County
Nebraska City
Neb
Burr
Hon
Sinclair
Bright
J. Sterling Morton
United States Senate
Wyuka
Buried in the Town He Founded
William Benedeter founder of Loup City homestead was laid to rest in his town, dying near Falls City after eleven years in Richardson county. His family honored his wish for burial here as the town bell tolled seventy six times at services led by Rev. W. E. Matthews and Rev. McCahan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loup City
Neb
William Benedeter
Richardson County
Lving
Falls City
W. E. Matthews
Methodist Church
McCahan
The
Presbyterian
Ice Plant to Close in Ashland This Winter
Ashland Nebraska January 3 The Swift and Company ice house north of the city is expected to shut this winter The county commissioners at Wahoo ordered the county clerk to buy the property for delinquent taxes for 1896 and 1897 totaling 2400 The company says the sum is more than its share and refuses to pay The plant shutdown would lay off hundreds of Ashland laborers and affect the town’s economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Neb
Swift & Company
Board of County Commissioners
Wahoo
Chapel
Thompson Declared Insane by Nebraska City Officials
K. C. Thompson former Missouri Pacific agent at Talmage was found insane by the local insanity commission after being located in Omaha and was ordered held for transport to the Lincoln asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C. Thompson
Nebraska City
Web
K. C. Thompson
Missouri Pacific
Talmage
Omaha
Lincoln
Police Find Bloody Clothes in Sioux City Clue Hunt
Sioux City police hold a bloodstained suit found under a railway bridge by children. The clothing and rags suggest a crime scene clue in the murder of John Robson, but no arrests have yet been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Cai
John Robson
Cattle and Hogs Prices Decline at South Omaha Market
South Omaha live stock report shows cattle and hog prices down from recent highs with declines strongest in poorer quality cattle. Cows and heifers weakened while hogs sold largely around 1.35 to 4.40, with market closing strong on the day. sheep and lamb quotations listed for good to choice feeder and native stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Omaha
Jan
Texas
Chicago Live Stock Market Report January price ranges
In Chicago, cattle with good to choice steers strong while inferior lines soften. Texas top at $5.90, butchers’ stock easier. Hogs mostly 5 cents higher with top at $4.52. Sheep steady. western lambs top at $6.25 and native wethers around $4.40 to $5.00.
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Chicago
Jan
Texas
Kansas City Live Stock Prices Report
Kansas City cattle market shows native and western steers and feeders firm with varied grade movements. Hogs rise with strong demand. pigs and heavy hogs steady to higher. sheep demand strong with lambs and muttons trading higher and stockers to feeders active.
New York Produce Market Reports Jan 8
Spot prices for wheat and corn show mixed movement as futures drift with wheat. No. 2 red and No. 1 northern wheat at 7 1/2 to 9 1/2 cents f o b afloat, corn at 40 to 39 1/2 cents f o b afloat and 39 to 40 cents on elevator, oats firm with multiple grade ranges and track prices.
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New York
Duluth
Chicago Produce Market Prices Reported for Wheat and Grains
Chicago market notes No. 2 red wheat at OT IAGER c per bushel and No. 2 corn at 3l 31%c. No. 2 yellow 31 31%e. Oats No. 2 YY 28e and white 25 14e. Rye No. 2 53%c. Barley No. 2 38 41c. Seeds flaxseed 1.494 northwest, prime timothy 2.35, clover 8.10 contract. Provisions pork 9.00-10.00 per barrel, lard 5.67-5.86 per 100 lbs, ribs 5.06-8.80, salted shoulders 5.50-5.75, shipper clear sides 5.80-5.85.
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Chicago
Jan
Northwest
Votes With Deeds to Lands in Clark Case Hearings
Henry C. Stiff, speaker of Montana House, testified before the Senate privileges and elections committee regarding alleged improper influence on votes in the Clark case. Campbell pressed that McLaughlin’s distressed finances and Stiff’s own solicitation by Clark’s agent indicated improper vote seeking, while defense objected to linking Clark without direct evidence.
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Clark
Washington
Henry C. Stiff
Montana House of Representatives
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Campbell
Montana
Stiff
Mclaughlin
W. M. Bickford
Mr. Clark
Filipinos Guilty of Great Outrage in Manila Capture
Reports from Magalang Pampanga describe Captain Conhauser and three companies of the Twenty-fifth regiment capturing the insurgent stronghold Commancher on Mount Arayet. Three Americans were wounded. three insurgents held prisoners were mutilated with three dead and two recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Magalang
Pampanga
Conhauser
Mount Arayet
German Steamer General Released by Aden Authorities
Aden authorities have renounced further search of the imperial German mail steamer General detained on suspicion of contraband. The dispatch says the ship will resume its voyage in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Aden
Red Sea
Judge Blocks Appointees as Kentucky Court Delays Hearing
Judge Cantrill granted an injunction sought by Election Commissioners Ponitz and Fulton restraining Mackay and Cochran from qualifying. The court then set aside the injunction and allowed an appeal, signaling the case is too important for a lower court ruling and will go to the court of last resort, depriving Democrats of selecting a judge for the appeals bench.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Cantrill
Ponitz and
Fulton
Mackay
Cochran
Taylor
Court of Last Resort
Court of Appeals
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Gaga
M’glynn
Phyaictana
Paris
Missouri
Langford
Declston
Sinclaire
Swift Ice Company
Kansas City
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