State Briefs in General.
A consolidation of Nebraska notices reports a proposed annexation of West Lincoln to Lincoln, a proposed asylum for incurables at Wastings, and a new $15,000 Clarntsmouth Presbyterian church plan. Local crime includes a Cameron precinct assault case, burglaries in Nebraska City and Lincoln, and a Chinaman robbery trial in Beatrice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JIN General
Crawford
West Lint
Coln
Lincoln
South Omaha
Irnataee
Clartsmouth
Lave
Richard
Con ‘County
Augustus
York
Houston
Union Pa‘cific
Laramie
James
H. Wood
Cameron
Hall ‘County
Lula Mancock
West Lincoln
Onuba
Stockman
Dubious 2 Indians and Crow Creek Band at Cheyenne Agency
A Cheyenne agency dispute unfolds as the Crow Creek and allied Indians resist Governor Foster’s bill amid private councils. Crow Creek and other factions oppose the mixed Mounds influence while cattle beef distributions spark row. Major Randall arrives to bolster the commission’s negotiations as the bill is read and translated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aays
Counncil
Foster
Major Randall
Randall
Secretary of the Interior
Detroit
Commission
New Construction Outlook for 1839 Offroad Mileage
The article notes that during the next six months northern states like New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Minnesota and Washington will add mileage. It warns that conditions have changed so estimates based on past years are unreliable and projects 1839 offroad construction between 3500 and 6000 miles due to many unfinished undertakings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wgt
Cage
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Michigan
Iainois
Minnesota
Washington
Death Dowling Storm Strikes Fort Robinson Neb
A cloud burst north of Fort Robinson floods Soldier creek. six foot flood waves submerge the valley and gardens. One body identified as Marsh Duncan, a woodchopper, with his wife saved and three children drowned. Officers and eight enlisted men searched the canyon. aid sent. Waters receding but high in White River. bridges safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Robinson
Neb
Soldier Creek
Marsh Duncan
Wilford
Lilford
Eighth Infantry
White River
Poor Success at Crow Creek
Crow Creek Agency special reports progress in talks with Indians near Chamberlain as General Crook and Governor Foster press proposals. Indians signatories reach 127 with more to come, while Crook warns against concessions and favors patience, planning possible return to Pine Ridge for further negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crow Creek
Crow Creek Agency
Cak
Chamberlain
Pierre
Gener
Crook
Governor Foster
Foster
Ohio
Pine Ridge
Blaine Puts In Summer At Bar Harbor Amid Rumor Of Resignation
A New York paper rumor claims Blaine may resign as secretary of state to let the president pick a successor. The secretary has been busy with routine state duties and papers for the upcoming congress of American nations. Both Blaine and the president focus on boosting American trade in South American states and expect a productive summer at Bar Harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winters
Winnie
Washington
Ruimore
New York
Blaine
Lis
Bar Yarbor
Congress of American Nations
Biniie
Bar Harbor
Rail expansion in 1897 shows southern lead in mileage added
Tracking fur Thin Vent. In the year 1897 13,000 miles of railroad track were laid. The first six months of the present year added 1,622 miles across 31 states and territories, with the south accounting for the largest gains and several southern states recording 784 miles or more. The report notes overall higher railway activity in the south versus the north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luis
Iail
Tistin
Bininf
Yennsylvania
Minnesota
Maryland
Cesscee
Arkan Ser Weat
Virginia
Khoust
Virzininwcee
Gindian Serrtty
North Carolina
Jing Ager
Prohibition and tax plan dominate North Dakota convention
The Dakota constitutional convention debates four major proposals including a combined vote on prohibition and high license with a $1000 cap if approved, Blows ett radical plan to seize breweries if prohibition passes, a taxation committee plan for railroad property assessment, and a push for a unicameral legislature with a 60 member house and 30 member senate. discussions also touch on a split of revenues and concerns from railroad interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
North Dakota
Camp
Statsman County
Blowett
Stutsman
Chetrman ‘Colton
Committee On Taxation
Staty and
State Anditer
Pacific
Senate
Mob’s Hands Twist In Hamilton County Fatal Life Tale
A garbled clipping describes a sensational case in Hamilton County involving alleged forgeries and a disputed life story of Willard Harrett. Authorities pursue truth amid unclear names and dates, with local reactions noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Countyes Braskea
Willard Harrett
Murder and mob lynching in Brumalldan and Aurora Neb
A violent mob in Brumalldan County Neb captured and killed Maupin after a jail siege. In Aurora Neb ten miles southeast of the city Neary Thornhill shot William Barrett with a shotgun, killing him instantly, then surrendered as crowds demanded execution. No further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stel Ronal
Bela Cosi
Kuneett
Brumalldan
Bnesett
Omalin Bee
Manpin
Desperado
Lorao
Springview
Noeless
Maupin
Adnona
Attrora
Neb
Omaha
Lero
Neary Thornhill
William Barrett
David Bents
Ellerton
Eichelberger
Cockhiart
Thornhil
Everton
Smith
Ienry Shornhill
Barrett
Aurora
Evenine
Thornhill
Thoms Crosa
Cross
Isis
Hornhill
Kansas Penitentiary
Consolidation of War Records Agency Created in Washington
A new bureau of the War Department, under the secretary of war, unites hospital records from the rebellion era with surgeon general and adjutant general files. Capt F. Ainsworth, long in charge of the pension division, leads the bureau and oversees all related government invalid pension files.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Secretary of War
Surgeon General’s Office
Adjutant General’s Office
F. ©. Ainsworth
Bf. &Con General's Office
Hos
Fragmentary records show hospital aid and pensions discussed
The fragmented text hints at hospital aid records and invalid pension applications, noting a division focus on expediting public service actions. It references interest in accelerating processing within the state, with vague mentions of records, tensions, and public service goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kure
Relief Commission Reports Big Outlay For Valley Sufferers
A public statement details the work and finances of the flood relief commission in the Conemaugh Valley. It cites a total appropriation of about 2,200,000 with 8309 gy noted, plus further allocations to Pittsburg and Philadelphia committees. The report says funds transferred to the relief commission, discusses disbursements for nuisances abatement and police duty, and outlines plans for food, clothing, and housing, with Judge Camula actively directing relief efforts in Johnstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relief Commission
Concmuattzh Valley
Camula
Johnstown
Cresson
Ibis
Affaire at Johnstown Consolidation Debate and Local News
A plan for consolidating Johnstown with surrounding boroughs is to be voted on at the next general election. The board of trade passed resolutions urging streams cleanup to be brought to national attention and funding. A separate distribution assigns £600, $700, £200, 12 7 and 3& to five classes. Angerstein of Washington spoke at an outdoor meeting outlining action plans, not grievances. Henry C. Bowen editor of the New York Independent was badly bruised in a carriage accident, now home in Woodstock, age unknown. Southern Cotton Oil Co denies any absorption by a trust and says it will remain independent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Gerhardt
Nebraska City
Adv
Pendeton
Ore
Anilo
Will‘man
Otoo County
Oregon
J. Ir. Miller
Nebraka City
Miller
Fred
Parson ‘Jackson
Deacon Burns
Colored Baptist Chuarch
Tillman
Omaha
Johnstown
James “Kegan
Platte Center
Jacob ‘Waltz
Lincoln
Minn
Nebraska
Broken Bow
Wag Beatrice
Samuel 2. McConnell
Jane
McConnell i
Vera
SyLiteheoek’ Counry
pbmbesSors
Board of “Squitization
Anade
Jevy
Ridge
William Prowitt
Waca
Robert’ Patterson
Gontheoast
Crete
Agsiatunca
Deb Awers
Colfax
Lae
Appomattox
Omialia Fair
etrangsMissouri Railway
Nebraskirwolda
Samtaas
Iast
Mlicoig
Board of Trade
Dexis
Angerstein
Washington
Henry C. Bowen
New York Independent
Bowen
Woodstock
Southern Cotter Oil Company
Live Stock and Produce Markets Ouvtations From Major Cities
Market briefs from New York Chicago Omaha and Milwaukee outline current price trends in live stock and produce. Sharp gains for hogs and cattle are noted alongside steady grain values as traders assess seasonal demand and transportation costs.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sidney “Telegraph
Charles Callaman
Bidneys
Mor
Lonis
Banking Department
Trank
Lucius
Covington
Clarks
RB. R. Dougins
Thomas Wagner
Penn
Jeff Hag
Wagner
Texas
Cut Oflake
Steve Maloney
Genoa
Robert Smith
Tirank White
Slias
Ashland
White
Fontaine
Bessey
Minden
Joseph Denham
Henderser
Hamilton County
Dad” Evans
Sneschhoer
Ogden
Chamber of Commerce
Ogden Cnnon
Sulplur Springs
Broom Hotel
Rand
Mnel
Partien
Cheanditor Arntes
Vedatte
Franke Clark
Dawson
Fox
Sim
Froeuting
Idivorce
Jier
Pawnea City
THES
Rahe
Crow ‘Creek” Band
Endeavor
General Crook Suyn
Allison
Weis
Tan
Itnanett
Emenc
TATE
Chlcago, Uamahoy
Hlaricheres Omaila
Wingatono
Ate Coux
Denredescsoen
Berten—Cholen
Howry
Ditaltel
Uneklig &Abipglng
Arocese Veneta
Bos
Leek
Sioux City
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