News in Brief listing varied 1901 happenings
Nebraska appointed special land agent Col John Mosby. Kasson to Poland Springs stay. First National bank of Salem S D authorized with 25000 capital. U S June fire loss 9.599M versus 21.281M last June. Crown Prince Frederick hosts Lt. Cmdr Hughes in Copenhagen. Colebrook NH fire losses about 150000. Sixteen Porto Rico teachers reach New York aboard Red Dling Caracas. Epes Randolph resigns as S Pacific superintendent. Glasco Crews dies at 110 near Whiteville TN. Pope condemns French church legislation. Duke of Aosta duels Russian foe. Rev Peter Muldoon named auxiliary bishop in Chicago. Judge J H Baker declines candidacy for federal bench. Amalgamated Leather Workers formed in Philadelphia. Peary club secretary Brigdaman sails to Sydney. Edward S Martin pleads guilty to $45 bad check in NY. Prince Christian may visit US spring 1902. Denmark royals plan US trip. Danes plan Copenhagen Christiania to Chicago steam line. Ex-Congressman A N Martin dies at Marion IN. Franz Renz dies. Mary Eliott Lumbard dies in Omaha. Horderus stores burn in Sydney with heavy losses. Mexico Pan-American delegates elect committees. Foreign Relations Mariscal presides.
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John &. Mosby
Nebraska
James A. Kasson
Poland Springs
First National Bank of
Salem
S. D
United States
Crown Prince
Frederick
BE. N. Hughes
Massachusetts School Ship Enterprise
Palace
Copenhagen
Colebrook
N. H
Main Street
Porto Rico
Red Dling
Caracas
New York
Ponce
San Juan
Epes Randolph
Southern Pacific Company
Tucson
Glasco
Whiteville
Tenn
Duke of
Aosta
United States District Court
Indianapolis
Woods
Canada
Philadelphia
Amalgamated Leather Workers Association of America
Herbert L. Bridgeman
Peary Arctic Club
R. E. Peary
Sydney
C. B
Edward S Martin
United States Army
Gorham Manufacturing Company
Martin
Prince Christian
Denmark
Princess Charles
America
Christiania
Chicago
A. N. Martin
Marion
Mexico
Pan-Amerigress
Mariscal
Cattle Shipments Steady as Drought Burns Crops Across States
Heat grips nineteen states from the corn belt to the south with water shortages forcing continued cattle and hog shipments to markets. Nebraska Iowa Kansas Missouri report 100 plus temperatures and limited rain with crop damage feared in corn and pasture losses across Ohio Valley Great Lakes and New England areas.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Great Corn Belt
Ohio Valley
South
Indiana
Illnois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Missouri
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Nebraska
South Dakota
North Dakota
Colorado
Michigan
Upper Lake
New England
Marquette
Mich
Galveston
Tex
Texas
Des Moines
Kansas City
Omaha
Davenport
Denver
Colo
Little Rock
Ark
New Orleans
North Platte
Neb
St. Paul
Vicksburg
Miss
Southwest
Marysville
Kan
Lincoln
ST. Joseph
United States Minister Conger Heads to Pekin
United States minister to China Henry C. Conger has arrived in San Francisco en route to Pekin He will sail next Wednesday on the Nippon Maru for China on a diplomatic mission
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Conger
Letuve
San Francisco
H. FH
United States
China
Pekin
Stable Boy in Newton Shoots and Kills Woman Then Kills Self
Miss Oma Beers aged 16, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Beers, was shot and killed by Herbert Shacklett, a stable boy formerly in the family employ. He then shot himself through the heart. The bodies were found roadside.
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Maude Desperate
Kansas City
the Times
Newton
Kan
Oma Beers
Frank Beers
Herbert Shacklett
Shacklett
Ohio Democrats Plan New Party Ties to Bryan
On July 1 a group met in Cleveland to form a state ticket for Ohio aligning with Bryan and his issues. Ten men approved a belt for the movement and issued a declaration of principles to be sent to loyal Nebraskan supporters. A convention at the Great Southern Hotel on July 31 will invite all who sign the declaration.
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Cleveland
Bryan
Columbus
Ohio
Great Southern
Peary Expedition Sails From North Sydney to Greenland
The steamer Erik left North Sydney for Labrador and Greenland stations seeking news of Lieutenant Peary and the Windward. It carries 350 tons of coal and provisions for a year. On board are Peary Arctic club members Dr. F. A. Cook, Herbert Stone, Herbert Berri, C. F. Wikoff, L. C. Benedict, and L. C. Whitney Church.
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Halifax
N. S
Erik
North Sydney
Labrador
Esquimaux
Greenland
Tah
F. A. Cook
Herbert Stone
Herbert Berri
Brooklyn
C. F. Wikoff
L. C. Benedict
Ithaca
L. C. Whitney Church
Elgin, Il
Amalgamated strike ordered across steel firms
In Pittsburg on July 15 observers expect immediate strike action as President Shaffer issues a union order to Amalgamated members at the American Steep Hoop, American Sheet Steel, and American Tinplate companies. Non union mills may be shuttered to cripple production. union leaders predict success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Shaffer
Amalgamated Association
American Steep Hoop Company
American Sheet Steel Company
American Tinplate Company
Have to Protect the Wheat Guarda Sloce Recent Blazes
Wheat fields along the rail lines near York Nebraska caught fire from an Elkhorn train engine. Fires were extinguished by the crew at seven spots and nineteen shocks burned on Hon Andrew J Sandall's farm east of York. Farmers are preparing fire guards between fields and rails to prevent further blazes.
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York, Neb
Burlington
Elkhorn
Kansas City
York
Perry Monument Unveiled at Kurihama in Memorial Service
July 15 report from Yokoyama notes the unveiling of Commodore Perry's Kurihama monument on July 14 1854. Rear Admiral Rodgers of the U S visiting squadron presided while Viscount Katsura the Japanese prime minister gave the memorial address. Three American and five Japanese warships saluted as American and Japanese officials praised close relations.
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Yokoyama
Kurihama
Commodore Perry
Rtear
Rodgers
United States
Viscount Katsura
Younger Brothers Released From Stillwater Prison
Cole man and James Younger were granted conditional parole by the board last Wednesday and released at 4 10 this morning. They will reside in Stillwater temporarily with undecided employment plans. Their first day of freedom included a steamboat excursion on the St Croix River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Minn
Coleman
James Younger
Board of Pardons
Stillwater
Bt. Croix River
Mileage of the counties in Nebraska report issued
The Department of Labor and Industrial Statistics completed a compilation of Nebraska counties listing square miles of territory, permanent organization dates, and railroad miles. Data came from the state survey auditor records histories and officials. dates often required cross checking. The Knox county date illustrates conflicting sources and new settlement organization dates.
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Lincoln
Neb
Department of Labor and Industrial Statistics
Nebraska
Knox County
Supreme court upholds full liability in mutual insurers
In Morgan v Hog Raisers Mutual Insurance Co the Nebraska Supreme Court held that members of mutual insurers must pay all assessments needed to cover losses and expenses. Directors may assess. failure to pay within thirty days may trigger collection actions. The case rejects limits on liability in contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
Supreme Court
Mutual Insurance Companies
Morgan
Mutual Insurance Company
On the Grave of His Wife
Christopher Anderson an elderly Nebraska City resident shot himself at Wyuka cemetery after visiting his wife’s grave The 32 caliber revolver muzzle was in his mouth and the ball lodged in the brain Dr. Neal could not locate the bullet Anderson who was a merchant tailor lived in Nebraska City for 35 years before moving to Lincoln with his son two years ago He had two sons and a daughter and was said to be in generally good spirits despite declining health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska City
Neb
Christopher Anderson
Lincoln
Wyuka
Neal
Anderson
Argabright Must Serve Life Term in Nebraska Penitentiary
Lincoln July 15 The Nebraska supreme court ruled John W Argabright of Nemaha county must serve a life sentence after six years of legal dispute He was convicted of murdering his father in law William Smesler on February 9 1891 The killing stemmed from a family quarrel
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Lincoln, Neb
Supreme Court
John W. Argabright
Nemaha County
Argabright
William Smesler
Smesler
Blue Springs Girl Appointed for Pan-American Exhibit
Edith D. Mattoon of Blue Springs has been appointed by Commissioner Vance to assist with Nebraska's exhibit at the Pan-American exposition in Buffalo. She began her duties this Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Springs
Wymore
Neb
Edith D. Mattoon
Vance
Nebraska
Buffalo
Nebraska farm land value compilation released
Deputy Labor Commissioner Watson has completed a first of its kind compilation of Nebraska farm land values. The figures come from county assessors and cover the state's agricultural real estate worth.
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Watson
Nebraska
Hastings plans state reunion with national figures
Hastings Nebraska on July 13 reports manager J J Buchanan of the local committee is arranging the grand army reunion to be held here in August. He has received favorable replies from many noted statesmen who promise to attend and deliver addresses. Strong efforts are underway to secure Vice President Roosevelt.
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Hastings
Neb
Jd. J. Buchana
Roosevelt
Hoffman Resigns from State Hospital for Drake University Post
Dr. Hoffman pathologist of the state hospital has resigned to accept a $4,000 faculty position at Drake University in Des Moines. He will leave about July 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Pleasant
Hoffman
State Hospital
Drake University
Des Moines
Deave
Peaches Harvest Underway at Russell Orchard near Wymore
Work begins soon on J. M. Russell Sons orchard south of Wymore Nebraska as forty acres yield an estimated 25 000 bushels of peaches. The fruit is described as of superior quality.
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Wymore
Neb
J. M. Russell & Son
Boy Steals Fremont Horse
Fremont man 99 year old boy Guy Mc Carthy stole horse and buggy from S D Lydick of Fremont and drove to Valley where he was arrested.
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Fremont, Neb
Guy McCarthy
S. D. Lydick
Valley
Anchor Crash On Foggy Atlantic Rays Aboard Steamer
A four masted schooner cast its port anchor onto the deck of a passing steamer in foggy Atlantic waters. The anchor snagged an engineer’s state room, trapping him until the chain finally parted, sparing the room from being ripped open. The schooner then followed the steamer to recover its anchor.
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Atlantic
Mer Laudsabie Ambition in Meeting with Bride
Colonel G B M Harvey reports meeting the young bride of a Kentucky family who jokes about writing a book. She compares her idea to Les Miserables but says hers would be livelier, prompting a humorous exchange about literary ambitions.
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G. B. M. Harvey
Kentucky
Vanderbilt guards Idle Hour from photographs
William K. Vanderbilt Jr plans to control images of Idle Hour his Oakland Louisiana home. He has photographed the property from all accessible viewpoints and secured copyright on the results to prevent unauthorized publishing.
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William K. Vanderbilt, Jr
Idle Hour
Oakland
L. 1
Tithe Deduction Sparks Wage Dispute in Salt Lake City
A civil engineer in Salt Lake City complained after his first week’s wages were reduced by 10 percent as a "tithe for the Temple." The cashier said the deduction was routine, paid to the elders, and optional, with the engineer demanding full pay or an explanation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Wonderful Cure Claim From Dodd's Kidney Pills
Mrs. Elizabeth Rorick of Buck Creek Indiana reports a rheumatism cure after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. She says doctors could do nothing until the pills eased her pain and sleep returned. She stopped taking them years ago with no relapse. Many Tippecanoe County residents follow her example and report benefits.
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Indiana
Buck Creek
Ind
Elizabeth Rorick
Dodd
Tippecanoe County
Royal Pistol Shot Gains Noted Talent in Greece
Wing George of Greece has taken up pistol practice as amusement and shows talent by defeating top shooters in a recent kingdom tournament.
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Wing George
Greece
Wabash Introduces Large New Train Equipment
Effective July 10 the Wabash adds two baggage cars eight combination passenger and baggage cars thirty coaches ten chair cars three cafe cars and two dining cars to service. Chicago departures at 11 05 p m 9 15 p m and 11 00 p m receive the new equipment with broad vestibule chair cars and enhanced comforts noted. The Pan American Special between St Louis and Buffalo also upgrades with broad vestibule chair cars cafe library and observation cars on the route both directions.
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Wabash
Chicago
St. Louis
Buffalo
Umbrella Exchange Confounds Two Men in Unsolved Mystery
Quotation hints at a paradox where two men swap umbrellas and both incur misfortune. The note compares it to enduring fame of Eusephalus the horse of Alexander, suggesting a clever or ironic ancient analogy without specifics.
Wheat Turning Out Well at Ceresco Nebraska
CERESCO Neb July 13 The threshing of fall wheat is progressing rapidly and yields range from 25 to 40 bushels per acre with tests up to 61 pounds per bushel.
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Ceresco
Neb
Brakeman Warr y C Kitchen Killed in Holyoke
Warr y C Kitchen a brakeman for the B and M died in Holyoke. His body was brought to Farnam for burial.
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HW. C. Kitchen
Farnam, Neb
Warry C. Kitchen
Holyoke
Reception to Church Howe at Auburn in July
Auburn Neb July 13 Preparations are under way for a reception to Hon Church Howe who is scheduled to visit Auburn July 25.
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Church Towe
Auburn
Neb
Church Howe
Grasshoppers face South African locust disease in Nebraska
Native grasshoppers in Nebraska will be tested with a limited supply of South African locust disease. Prof. Lawrence Bruner of the university plans experiments to reduce pest numbers. Reports indicate grasshoppers are present in spots across the state.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Lawrence Bruner
University
Drought Injures Corn Crops in Kansas and Towas
Drought damage hits corn in Kansas and nearby Towas, causing serious injury to crops and highlighting water scarcity concerns for farmers and local markets.
Teacher Pierson to Instruct in the Philippine Islands
C A Pierson, formerly a Pacific coast teacher and county superintendent for two years, will depart from Auburn Nebraska for the Philippine islands where he goes as an instructor. He is a graduate of Peru State Normal, has taught in this county, and his appointment was unsolicited.
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Philippines
Auburn
Neb
C. A. Pierson
Pacific Coast
Philippine Islands
Pierson
State Normal School
Peru
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Phelps
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Sarpy
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Thomas
Thurston
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Wayne
Webster
Grand Army Retunion
Drake
Boy
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Eusephalus
Alexander
Hall & Ruckel
Towa
O. . Phelps Brown
Phelis Brown
Broadway
Newburgh
W.N. U
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