Nebraska City man in deep shop of embezzlement
D W Simpson ex treasurer of Otoe county held on embezzlement and fraud charges after deficits estimated as high as 50 500 dollars discovered in his accounts. He was arrested by Sheriff Coburn then transferred to Nebraska City under guard as commissioners pursue the case amid suspicions of hush money and confederates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff’s Office
D. W. Simpson
Otoo County
Simpson
Omaha
West Farnam Street
Coburn
McCollum
Nebraska City
Otoe County
J Sich
R. F. McComas
Ben Margus
M. T. B. Stevenson
William Nayward
Josiin Rogers
Citizzens
Herald
Omaha Herald
Pawnee
Rock Island
Beatrice
Seward
Union Partie Pealraids
Linssin
Crete
Pointe
Opera House
Hastings
W.brown
Charles D. Lilly
O'Connor
Arcade
Newlywed Gas Incident Shocks Lincoln Hotel Guests
A Lincoln couple, R Mitchelson and his bride of a few hours, blew out the gas in their hotel room No. 10 at O Pells. The gas spread to neighboring rooms waking guests. They pleaded guilty to the charge and have kept their room while declaring that no newspaper men need apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraternity of
Lincoln
R Mitchelson
O'Pell's
Lincoln Cor
Omaha Herald
The Presidential Cake Shown From the White House
Beatrice Express reports on a piece of wedding cake from the White House sent to Mr. R C Hoyt nephew of President Cleveland. The cake box is satin white with a monogram C F in Kilt and the date June 2 1886. Autographs of Grover Cleveland and Francia Folsom appear on a card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Hoyt
Cleveland
White House
Grover Cleveland
Francia Folsom
Local notes on stalls, bonds, and council actions
The report cites fifteen stalls adding to Ebourn Valley round-house at Cindtoe. It notes disputes over naming Loyal Legion or similar titles and lists Columbia waterworks bonds valued at 25 000, plus 9700 and 500 from school districts 45 Wayne and 38 Nuckellé counties. Jackson council bans Sunday saloons. Central City sees several building firms organized, one planning a street opera house and another an 8000 betel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eikborn Valley
Cindtoe
Loyal Legion of Honor
League of Honor
Military Order of the Loyal Legion of ‘America
Columbia
Jackson City
Bundauys
Central City
Fire at Canal Street tenement kills eight yound and old
A fire at 731 733 South Canal Street Chicago claims eight lives including Michael Murphy and several children. Witnesses report an incendiary act with a tub of coal oil found in the basement and a delayed alarm as investigators seek the arsonist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicaco
Snd
South Canal Street
Michael Murphy
Annie Murphy
Nettle Murphy
Mary Dirkin
Patsy Lavin
Mary Durkin
John Durkin
William Hand
Caral Street
John Ralelith, Jr
Durkin
Murphy
Mra
Wien
John Welch
Johnnie Durkin
John Raleigh
Stocy
Joboule Durkin
Lefort
Washington Receives Nearly $100 000 In Wedding Gifts
Washington dispatch reports about $100000 in presents reaching the White House for a wedding, with many gifts from American ministers and consuls general. Items include diamond studded bottles, brooches, a platinum oak dish, a jewel cane, and other silver and gold works, some still in unopened boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Atute Department
Lamar
New York
Mra
Endborg
Allver Vaudtentickan
Mie
Mre
Hedden
Nordland
Beattle
Timothy J. Campbell
Faust
Governor Hill
M. B. Braden
John R. McLean
E. Hi. Butler
Buffalo
Edwar Cooper
Hubert C. Thompson
Edison Territorial Light Company of Nebraska Incorporates
The Edison Territorial Light Company of Nebraska filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state. Principal office will be in Omaha while the company will operate in Nebraska and nearby states. Beatrice M. F. church to be dedicated July 1 by Bishop Tioman Bow oman of St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
Grand Island
Association
Dennett
Heatrice
Bulding
Mremen
Hebron
Blue Valley Bank
Joseph A. Butler
Benjamin Young
John Cropey
J Tf. Stickel
John 11 Quitmeyer
M.il. Welsa
Lincoln Cor. Gmbha
Woc
T. U
Mra
Angle F Newman
CM. Leighton
Climze
Elder Mowe
M. E. Roberts
C. M. Leighton
A.J. Sawyer
Edison Territorial Light Company of
Nebraska
Omaha
Wyoming
Utah
Dakota
Montana
Idaho
Beatrice
Tioman Bowoman
St. Louis
Echoes From the Battle In London Commons Vote on Home Rule
London dispatch reports The Standard and The Times on the Commons defeat of the home rule bid. Comments note unity and Irish loyalty fears, while political papers forecast elections and possible future coercion before any settlement.
Women Blockade At Rock Island Rail Yard
Report from Cummins describes 200 women and children at the Rock Island works delaying four loaded cars. Police struggled to clear tracks as nonunion threats and jeers accompanied the stalled engines. Officials dismissed the crew amid fears of escalating conflict with unions.
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Caicaco
Int
Cummins
Rock Inland
Cummins Nail Works
Culesgo
Puna
Chicago
Om Bethel
Colebur
Tarsi
Aed
Vic
Amazona
Hunt
Hyde Park
Dari
Rock Island
Therd
Train
Pushing Mountain Railroads to Rapid City Mines
Rapid City South Dakota special reports rapid progress on the Rapid City and Southwestern narrow gauge project. Ten survey crews run lines to the tin mines as officials expect construction to start this summer. No route difficulties found for standard gauge and water supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapid City
Southwestern
Thes Tin Mines
Aline
Minca
Gladstone Defeated As Home Rule Debate Ends
Crowds gathered at St Stephen's as Gladstone and other leaders entered the palace yard. The final division in the House of Commons yielded a 31 to 341 defeat for the government amid cheers, protests, and a tense, chaotic adjournment leaving members rushing to wire news to constituents.
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London
St. Stephen's
Palace
Gladstone
Goschei
Bi Irinn
Cork
England
Scotland
Parnell
Hench
Churchill
Dlatinet
Dench
Erlen
Weach
Chamberlain
House of Commons
Lord Pancras Churchill
Parnaljlten
Jr. O'Connor
Srent Guato
Caln
Gladstone Trone
The Treacherous Apaches Reported By Gen Miles
The War Department transmitted Gen Miles’s UVLogram from Calabasas dated June 7. Apache bands pursued over 800 miles of rugged terrain for thirty days. After engagements with U S troops and Mexican forces, Apaches escaped on foot and stole a remount. They killed thirteen unarmed people in remote areas and may be driven into Sonora Mexico if not captured soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Miles
Calabasans
Troopa
Lion of Country
Lieut
Wade
Pierce
Indiana
Catalina Mountain
Jobo
Eelow
White Stone
Santana
Trent Waist
Fourth Cavalry
Indian Scouta
Aawion
United States
Sonora
Mexico
Features of the oleomargarine measure pass the house
The measure defines butter and oleomargarine and their blends, lists prohibited imitations, and specifies special taxes for manufacturers and wholesalers. It applies existing internal revenue laws, imposes penalties for untaxed trading, and requires proper stamping and labeling of oleomargarine packages. A six cent per pound import tax is imposed on oleomargarine.
Also Mentioned on This Page
North Nebraska Teachers’ Association
Norfolk
W. H. Livingston
L. B. Bohannon
Madison
Boyd
Antelope County
Valentine
Chadron County
Irumean Bros
Omana
St. Edward Star
A. F. Palmer
Y.M.C. A
Loics
W C.T.U of Genoa
Catholic Knights of America
W.C. Fitzgerald
J. 3B. Delaman
Columbus
T. F. Brennan
Trenaurer
P. J. Schmitz
Supreme Council
Jerry A. Whalen
Farber Ruesing
J. B. Delaman
Wm. Bushroan
Nnnual
Canada
J. A. Grey
David City
A. Humphrey
Wahoo
W. T. Winter
Wymore
J. AB. Hawk
Thayer County
Stoddard
Ray Ryan
Bain Jones
Teachers’ Association of
Northern Nebraska
Mannat
The
State University
Jones
Union Pacific
Brooks Manufacturing Company
Albion
Douglas County
Udge
George H. Gurley
Col. Baker
Attorney Brown
Rock Island Railroad Company
Dawes
Martin
Kansas
Chas. C. Prince
Fred W. Scott
G. W. Holdrege
Fullerton
Burg
Atens
Jacob Sichl
Mr. Sich
Grand Island & Wyoming Central
Fremont
Afr. Morgan
B.&m
Gretna
Neligh
Gage County
Nebraska Warehouse Company
Esspital
Cuming
Brantus M. Cornell
Nebranka Falitorin Association
Portland
Granger
Geen Ror
Huntington
Oregon
Elazht
Standard
Commons
Ireland
Gladatore
Morley
the Times
Irish National Leagues
America
Gilnadatone
Thia
Newa
Heig
Purnell
Porsell
Irel
Voice of the Commons
Gevat
Gudatene
Rink
Beltish
Mome
Gladerone
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