News in Brief Roundup of Early 1900s Items
Five thousand building tradesmen strike in Denver. Havana Tobacco Co incorporated in New Jersey with 35 million dollars. King Oscar II seeks admission to French Astronomical Society. McKinley postal cards to be distributed by July. Des Moines tailor shop robbed of 1500 dollars worth of goods. Senate panel backs retirement of General Brooke as lieutenant general. Iowa contractor Michael F. King dies of apoplexy. Cuba envoy Squiers reports reception in Havana. Berlin police tighten spring parade precautions. Pope to name Keane of Dubuque to succeed Corrigan. Reformed Presbyterian synod elects officers. American Express reports loss of 15000 dollar Zeim painting. McKinley autographs in high demand. O'Brien perjury prosecution contemplated. Potts naval attache denial issued by Berlin. Baptist anniversaries affect over 4.4 million members. Five prisoners escape Sturgis jail. Copenhagen police chief to study American system. President Loubet returns from Russia. Colorado attorney Samuel E. Brown dies at 80. Indian appropriation and omnibus claims bill signed. Indiana quarantine for smallpox in southern state.
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Denver
Havana Tobacco Company
New Jersey
Oscar II
Norway
Sweden
Astronomical Society of
France
Des Moines
Glasgow Wollen Mills
Kansas City
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Brooke
Michael F. King
Iowa
Des Moines Public Works and City Council
Corrigan
New York
Synod of
The
Reformed Presbyterian Church
W. W. Caruthers
Apache
O. T
S. G. Shaw
Cambridge
Mass
T. C. Stoull
Fair Grove
Mich
American Express Company
Feliz Zeim
Havre
Hanna
Cortelyou
President McKinley
McKinley
Lodge
Senate Committee On the
Philippines
O’brien
McDonald
Berlin
William
Templin M. Potts
William H. Beechler
United States
National Baptist
St. Paul
Colorado
Kentucky Board of Health
Indiana
Peace terms spark Mafeking night jubilation in London crowds
London greeted news of the South Africa armistice with wild relief and celebrations. Crowds lit illuminations and paraded through streets despite rain while clubs and restaurants toasted peace. Officials hinted Boers keep rifles and ammo under oath of allegiance and potential autonomy. The king sent a nationwide message praising the cessation of hostilities and urging prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
New York World Cablegram
House of Commons
Cape Colony
South Africa
Terms of the British Peace Reportedly Unanimous
The Daily Mail reports Boer representatives voted unanimously to accept British terms. Kruger was informed peace had been concluded. The Express lists seven terms including surrender of arms, clemency for war breakers, and Boers receiving back farms and representation.
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London
Daily Mails
Pretoria
Kruger
Holland
Morning Express
Brussels
Express
Holidays Proclaimed after Peace Terms Signed
A proclamation from Pretoria proclaims public holidays to begin June 1, despite Kruger's earlier claims that interest on Transvaal bonds would be suspended during the war. The holidays cover June 26 and 27, the days of King Edward's coronation.
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Pretoria
Kruger
Transvaal
Edward
British Embassy Confirms End of South Africa War
London celebrates the termination of the long war as officials in Washington receive a brief cable from the British foreign office confirming signing of surrender terms. The message was delivered to Mr. Raikes, the British charge here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
London
South Africa
Raikes
Foreign Office
China to Honor Goodnow for Shanghai peace efforts
Pekin June 2. The government proposes to award a decoration to John Goodnow United States consul general at Shanghai for his services in upholding peace in the Chinese provinces during 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Goodnow
PEKIN
John Goodnow
United States Counsul General
Shanghai
Halifax Joy as Peace News Reaches City
News of peace in South Africa spread through Halifax on June 2. Pastors announced the news from pulpits and evening services closed with prayers of thanks and the national anthem sung. Fire and church bells rang as city joy was manifested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
N.S
South Africa
Haliffax
Heilprin Climbs Mont Pelee Crater Amid Violent Eruptions
Prof Angelo Heilprin and guides reach the Mont Pelee crater summit at Fort de France observing a 500 by 150 foot crevasse and three vents while a violent eruption belches steam ashes and hot mud. Mort Pelee vents rising as the expedition endures near danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angelo Heilprin
Mount Pelee
Fort DE France
National Geographical Society
Mont Pelee
Leadbetter
Heilprin
Prof
Mort Pelee
This Week in the House Seeks Key Bills
The House will probably act on the anti anarchy bill the Pacific cable bill and the senate irrigation bill. No time limit set on the anti-anarchy bill and it may take two days. The government cable bill to the Philippines gets a day and the irrigation bill three days. If the general deficiency bill is ready late, appropriations take priority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Rules Committee
Philippines
Railroad Asks 125000 Bonus for Wyoming Line
Saratoga Wyoming June 2 The Wyoming Central Railroad requests a 125000 bonus from the city to build a line from Walcott on the Union Pacific to Grand Encampment via Saratoga. If refused the company threatens to move the town three miles east. a committee will interview residents to decide a course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
Wyo
Wyoming Central Railroad Company
Walcott
Union Pacific
Grand
British Lose Their Money
London June 2 The international polo match was won by the American team by two goals to one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Senate to vote on Philippine Bill with 15 minute speeches
Washington June 2 The senate will vote at 4 o'clock tomorrow on a bill providing a form of government for the Philippine islands. The entire remaining time of the session will be devoted to fifteen minute speeches on the measure with additional debate time scheduled for today and tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Philippine Islands
State Pure Food Law Proposed by Nebraska Official
Lincoln June 2 State Food Commissioner C Bassett plans to push an amendment to the pure food law when the next legislature meets. Current law restricts C Bassett to dairy products and vinegar. Grocers seek a broader law for protection as Nebraska becomes a dumping ground for adulterated goods. Vinegar inspections condemned substantial amounts from Iowa Missouri and Kansas firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Bassett
Food Commissioner
Nebraska
Minnesota
Gage
Pawnee
Otoe Richardson
Nemaha
Iowa
Missouri
Wkansas
Breaks Jail At Valentine After Conviction In Grand Larceny
Har mon Schwaberow, found guilty of grand larceny in Valentine Nebraska, is missing after a five year penitentiary sentence was imposed. Sheriff alerts couriers as authorities fear he has fled toward the Sioux reservation or hidden in a canyon. Schwaberow, 41, six feet tall, 200 pounds, dark complexion, previously pardoned from a 1898 cattle theft term and later worked as a mail carrier. A $500 reward is offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentine
Neb
Harmon Chwaberow
Harrington
Schwaberow
Dakota
State University Lincoln Commencement Rates Announced
Lincoln June 2 A reduction in railroad passenger rates to Lincoln accompanies the University of Nebraska commencement. All railroads offer one fare and a third for round trips sold June 6 to 11 and expiring June 16. About 210 degrees will be conferred, with roughly 180 to academic graduates and about 65 to law graduates, including 15 to 20 master's degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State University
Lincoln
Nebraska
University of Nebraska
Lincoln man assaults divorced wife in jealousy case
Lincoln, June 2. William F. Knight formerly of Tecumseh and now living in Lincoln, severely slashed his divorced wife with a heavy knife. He aimed a fatal blow before Night Captain Ireland intervened. Jealousy cited as motive. Knight arrested and placed in a solitary cell. Mrs. Knight to recover and reportedly will not prosecute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
William F. Knight
Tecumseh
Lincoln
Minor Rear End Smashup On Elkhorn Road
Fremont Nebraska June 2 A minor rear end collision on the Elkhorn road at Arlington left a way car broken to pieces and the running gear on two stock cars rendered useless in the incident.
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Elkhorn
Fremont
Neb
Arlington
Creamery Station to Reopen in Sterling Neb
Beatrice Creamery announces reopening of the skimming station at Creamery Station Sterling Nebraska today after circulating hand bills about the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creamery Station
Sterling, Neb
Beatrice Creamery Company
Prisoner Passes Bogus Checks in Nebraska City
A man identifying himself as Harry Carroll arrived in Nebraska City and passed several fake checks. He cashed an $7.00 check on Mrs. G. W. Anderson, an $8.00 check on Bader Bros, and an $8.75 check on U. S. Paradise before attempting further purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska City
Neb
Harry Carroll
G. W. Anderson
Bader Bros
U. S. Paradise
Weather favorable for crop growth in Nebraska report
The May 31 climate and crop service bulletin says the past week was warm and showery with mean temperatures above normal. Rainfall varied by region, favoring southern counties and hindering northern areas, while winter wheat headed, oats thickened, corn planting advanced, alfalfa cutting begun, and overall vegetation growth looked good.
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Lincoln
Neb
Climate and Crop Service Bulletin
Platte River
Platte
Still Taxed in Armenia Case Reaches State Dept
Representative Shallenberger reported to the State Department a tax dispute involving Rev. M. S. Belfan of Riverton Nebraska a naturalized U.S. citizen born in Armenia. The Armenian law imposes a personal tax and the Turkish government has forced Belfan’s brother in Asia Minor to pay it for ten years while Belfan resided in the United States. The matter was referred to the consulate at Hudson Asia Minor for review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Shallenberger
State Department
M. S. Belfan
Riverton
Neb
Armenia
Belian
Asia Minor
Nebraska
Hudsan
Teachers Life Certificates Examinations Set for June 10-12
In Lincoln Nebraska the state will hold simultaneous examinations for teachers professional life certificates on June 10 11 and 12 with a board of examiners including A O Thomas PD C O Connor and Dr George E Condra. Tests will occur in Lincoln Fairbury Norfolk North Platte Holdrege Culbertson Sidney and York across three days covering chemistry general history English literature trigonometry zoology geology physical geography intellectual philosophy and rhetoric.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Fowler
A. O. Thomas
Kearney
PD. C. O'Connor
Norfolk
George E. Condra
Fairbury
North Platte
Holdrege
Culbertson
Sidney
York
Funeral of Editor Turner in Columbus Nebraska
The May 31 funeral for M. K. Turner in Columbus Nebraska drew the largest attendance for a service there. Rev. G A Luce led the home service assisted by Rev. G A Munns while Grand Army veterans conducted the grave service. A squad of Spanish American soldiers fired a salute.
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Columbus
Neb
M. K. Turner
G. A. Luce
G. A. Munns
Grand Army
Boy Struck by Lightning Killed Near Merna
Merna Nebraska May 31 Barney Tea han 12 year old son of Thomas Tea han farmer west of town was struck and killed instantly while driving cattle on horseback. The horse he rode and a cow were also killed by the lightning.
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Merna, Neb
Barney
Thomas Teahan
Fremont Man Attempts Suicide With Carbolic Acid
News from Fremont Nebraska reports Conrad Hintz about fifty tried to kill himself by drinking half a pint of carbolic acid. He was found near death in a room at D Tobin’s house north of Arlington where he had been working. His condition remained precarious.
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Fremont
Neb
Conrad Hintz
D. Tobin
Arlington
Farmers Elevator Company organized at Benedict Neb
Farmers Elevator Company formed at Benedict Nebraska with D W Baker as president Ralph Shily as secretary and W C Conkle as treasurer A committee will solicit subscribers and the plan is to build an elevator in time for the next harvest May 31.
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Benedict, Neb
Farmers’ Elevator Company
D. W. Baker
Ralph Shily
W. C. Conkle
Widow Wins $2160 Judgment Over Insurance Policy
In Seward Nebraska district court Catherine Bower obtained a $2160 judgment against the Bankers' Union of the World in a suit to recover the $2000 life insurance on William Bowers who died about a year ago. The defense argued excessive drinking but evidence showed no heavy liquor use.
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Seward
Neb
Catherine Bower
Bankers’ Union of the World
William Bowers
Peruna touted as tonic by Kate Taylor in Chicago ad
An advertisement from 427 Monroe St Chicago promotes Peruna as a superior tonic for recovery after illness. Kate Taylor testifies to quick relief and renewed vitality. Dr Hartman offers free treatment to women with catarrhal diseases via The Peruna Medicine Co Columbus Ohio.
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Ilul
Monroe St
Kate Taylor
Hartman
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Ohio
Fragments of Advertisements and Sayings
A collage of ad copy and quotes note self image cures and products. Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets promise cures with money back guarantees. Defiance Starch boasts high quality and value. Also a quip on hoodlums and alley shortcuts concludes the ad snippet.
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Peage
Anti Anarchy
Pacific Cable
Railroad
Tate
Turner
Peruna
Libby
U.S
Julia
Chicago
Wright
Vercomes
Wright's Indian Vegetable Pill CO
Merit Chandler's Cream Extractor
C. F. Chandler & CO
Ith Bt
N. U
Omaha
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