Lincoln observers weigh in on Porter case and civic issues
The note recalls a mix of local and national matters from Lincoln and surrounding towns. It mentions the Porter investigation, Cleveland streetcar strike status, plans for a monument to Col Robert G Ingersoll, Dewey's Adriatic port call, and potential War Department changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Ill
Col Robert G Ingersoll
Dewey
Trieste
Adriatic Sea
Addison Clay Harns
United States
Austria
Editorial on state investigations and political payoffs
The piece argues the Senate investigative committee operates without pay and probes alleged irregularities while noting past legislative appropriations. It criticizes Populist editors for challenging legality and claims officials and readers should ignore cries of illegality, urging focus on actual prosperity and personal grudges affecting warrants and payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atti
Senate
Poynter
Deputy Chase Charged Over Fees in Tax Collection
The transcript arraigns Deputy Chase on excessive fees in collecting taxes and proposes remedies. The speaker notes that paying costs of official calls discourages tax arrears and urges timely payments to avoid trouble, resolving to stay even on taxes in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase
Public hitching place needed in Sidney
Brother Witherow of the Plattsmouth Tribune laments Sidney lacks a public hitching place while urging action with hopeful, rustic wit about progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brother Witherow
Plattamouth Tribune
Sidney
Joint Picnic at Kreuger Lake
Kreuger Lake resort hosted a joint picnic of the D of EL and the AOU with General Sectability in charge. The event featured ample food, merriment, and music by Riera and sun and James Zimmeran. A wagon broke down and Peter Benson got his feet wet, but all returned home delighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krueger Lake
D. of EL
Riera
Sun
James Zimmeran
Peter Benson
Frontier Festivities at Cheyenne Frontier Celebration announced
The Annual Frontier Celebration will be held in Cheyenne on the Wednesday and Thursday dates August 23. The committee plans a new program with novel entertainments and a special Frontier Wedding feature. A grand ball for the bride and maids is proposed with frontier costumes. Indians from the reservation may be doubled for the event to expand participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Mth
Indies
Indiang
Cattle For Sale In Lots At Camp Clarke Nebraska
1200 native cows heifers and steers mostly white faces offered in cash or time terms by AD Carre Company at Camp Clarke Neb. For inquiries contact Thos Wo Bratnsone Foreman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AD Carre Company
Wo Bratnsone
Camp Clarke
Neb
Local farm notes and Fourth of July events headline a busy week
Residents report arrivals and departures including Anne Hagerty, Thomas Blackmore, and Mr and Mrs F W Smith. Bridges washed out but repairs planned. dancing and church events mark the Fourth with prizes awarded. Various fetches and repairs unfold from Alliance to Bayard with weather improving crop outlook and multiple visits among neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hagerty
Sidney
Thomas Blackmore
Snake Creek
F. W. Smith
Mr Tulloss
Alliance
R. H. Willis
Genny
Local notes and incidents from nearby communities
Buell Wagner and wife visit Wheatland with her parents Mr and Mrs Mackie. Several residents travel to Alliance and Wyoming for horses. A shooting after a dance injures Annis Nishus, treated by Dr Roos and reported recovering. The Woods family plans a show and photographer Richards takes pictures. Dance at Henry Winrichs praised. crops show early promise as small grain improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buell Wagner
Wheatland
Mackie
Jo. McKole
Harvey Duval
RS. Thompson
Frank Lyons
Wilbur
Alliance
Mr Herman
Denver
Sam Coulter C. Nunn
Sidney
E. Richards
Geo. Amos
Charley Nelson
Ray Turble
Willie Wilber
Ray
Willie
Annis Nishus
Dr. Roos
Camp Clarke
Woods
Richards
Wagner
New York Star Board Leaders Include Noted Officials
The New York Star lists prominent names in its board of directors including Congressman William Actor Chan Ler from New York Hon Amos J Cummings and ex Governor Hogg of Texas. The paper runs a daily forty dollar bicycle offer advertised in another column.
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William Actor Chanler
New York
NEW York Star
Amos J. Cummings
YM. C
Asa Bird Gardner
Hogg
Texas
Fred Feigl
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Sidney Telegraph
Peeles Ponlard
Cheyenne County
Eem & Ie Reek
Sidney, Neb
Chas. Callahan
Fred A. Gapen
Lincoln
Porter
Cleveland
Algers
Seth Probley
Grand Island Republican
Manila
McKinley
Elihu Root
Cuba
B & Mf
Green
Lexington
Wood
Rowan
Telegraph
Kreuger Lake
Ountry
Anne
Jesse Mount
Fred W Smith
Mr Davis
Omaha
Harry Jenkins
Lizzie Conny
Mr W. H. Willis
Ada Young
Wennes
R P. Scott
George Kushman
Bayard
Willis
Rock View
Ross
Brown
Mra Elter
Mra Oliver
Chunins Rock
E. Seslar
Mra Kushmaul
A. Seslar
Hinrichs
Christ Jurgens
John Busacker
Enrich
Charley Lingren
Devel County
Albert Frerichs
Wenzel Schindt
WR. Wood
Riverside Reapings
Garfield McCoy
Ace
Pat Rowlan
Alliance Tes Has
Anthony Johnson
Dagent Creek
Ace Kemsburg
Lund Jdohnain
Merton Smith
Satanbas
Fran Lewellen
van Dagent
Irving
Asa Remaburg
Lisco G Ranch
Frank
J Johnson
A. R. Nelson
Johnsons, Rowlans and Wagoner
Redington
HB. Gilman
Wyoming
C. C. Nelson Thede Mackie
Merryman
Father Nann
Weyerts
George Thompson
Andy Treat
Lodgepole
Henry Winrichs
Drocericta
Aitall Pier
Vila
Broadway
South
Olquitt
S&se
Deere
Swift Sreene
Tg Hs
ReEaChan Wia
I Law
Traig
Hot Springs
of Lake
E. R. Breisch, Acxyt
Ald
Ite
Adnan
New York Weekly Tribune
Saka Nation
Fuan
Beth
Sidney, Nebraske
B. A. Jones
Hinchlthons County
Igor
Kilouer
Mall Free
Prnsssexingusns Ggg
Mr. J. Sanders
Pantenburg
Sidney, Neg
Thos. McCulloch
Q. Street
Lincoln, Neb
Nides Side Brands
Nes
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