Ex-Governor Furnas Praises Nebraska Exhibit Work
Ex-Governor Furnas of Nebraska thanks the state for a testimonial and describes the assistance of Mrs Elliott Miss Elliott and others in preparing the World’s Industrial and Cotton Centennial Exposition exhibit in New Orleans Louisiana. He credits their devotion and skill for the success of Nebraska’s display.
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Furnas
Nebraska
P. B. Roggon
Lincoln
Neb
Legislative Assembly
GC Elliott
Philcoe L. Elliott
John C. Bonnell
Snamoo
Barnard
Jameson
McConign
Transportation Department
W. H. Fowler
C. H. Blanchard
Harry Liotchkiss
Bonne
C. W Baker
W. J. Aitkin
B. Milla
B. P Russell
W W. Watson
G W Hartzell
Pomsoa
United States
German immigrant Henry Finke found dead by suicide on farm near Wyoming
Coroner Dr Claude Watson reported the body of Henry Finke, a 20 year resident, hanging from a tree in a grove on Robert Hawke’s farm three and a half miles west of the city. The inquest verdict says Finke killed himself after years of illness and failed cures, leaving about two thousand dollars.
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Eurcinaz
Claude Watson
Robert Hawke
Canada
E. Roark
Henrie Vinke
Timthorpe
Arkansas
California
Golden State
Mr. Sharpe
Wyoming Precinct
Utse County
Otoc
Henry Finke
Nebrasker City
Two Nebraskans Charged With Murder Postponed Trial
The Hastings era notes that the two men accused of murdering Prov ence in Custer County have postponed their trip in July. It also reports on U P surveyors building lines toward Loup City near Broken Bow and other local items including robberies and school board elections.
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Provence
Custer County
U.P
Broken Bow
le Pew
Loup City
Keres Brick Yard
B. & M. Eurvey
Northwest
Senators Mullin and Morrill Debate Land Grant Nomination Policy
Washington special to the Omaha Bee reports Senators Van Wyck Morrill and others discussing land grants and nominations. The article notes Van Wyck’s return home to gauge administration policy on land grants, cattle encroachment, and other subjects, with caucus divisions on potential removals and future action unclear.
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Morrist
Washington
Omaha Bee
van Wyck W
Ivave Inn
Jodin
Catte Kings
Vas Wack
T.e
Lawar
Anibe
Democratic Partizan
Morril
Vermont
Dolph
Oregon
Etenate
Staright
Ressons
Senate
Attack on Cartagena Repulsed After Valiant Sea Assault
Panamanian port reports detail a dual land and sea assault on Cartagena by forces under Briceno and General Vilo. Spanish and American ships aided the defense as attackers scaled walls, suffered heavy losses, and were repelled with numerous fatalities and injuries. Dispatches also note troops marching from La Libertad toward Santa Fecla amid cries of civilians.
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Carthagena
Ferdinand el Catholico
Tennessee
Gastan
Briceno
Vilo
Sincelefo
Carthaena
la Pay
Wales
Bessezer
Evers
Galtan
Barranquilla
Nebraska officials visit Washington over land issues
Nebraska contingent arrives in Washington with General Hollman Henry Brick and Thomas Sloan to push sale of reservation lands for bridge building. Brick seeks quiet title on farms and claims about railroad subsidies. Shan advocates Omaha tribal action for treaty duties and alleges fraudulent signatures.
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Capital
Washington
Nebraska
General Hollman
Emerton
Henry Brick
Washington County
Thomas Sloan
Omaha
Railrad
Shan
van Wyck Intro
Northwestern Associated Press and Wheat News
The Northwestern Associated Press held its annual Chicago meeting naming directors and officers. Reports warn of severe wheat damage in the Kansas fields from the Hessian fly, with harvest yields plunging and potential bread shortages.
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Chicago
Ted
Clarkson
W. Clendenio
G. D. Perkins
C. E. Yost
Smith
D. N. Richardson
A Stone
C E. Yost
Sailth
Stone
WOH
Clendenin
N Richardson
Geo. D. Perkins
J & Clarkson
Fire destroys Medford business district in Wisconsin
A large fire swept through Medford Wisconsin destroying the business portion including the depot telegraph office twenty seven buildings and a million feet of lumber. The blaze started behind the Exchange hotel and spread along the main street with Stevens Point fire department aiding. Estimated loss about two hundred thousand dollars with light insurance.
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Medford
Wis
Exchange Hotel
Cabinet officer abroad attends commencement at Missouri university
Secretary Dayant travels from St. Louis to Columbia Missouri to attend the Columbia University state university commencement. The ceremony includes a marble tablet presentation and remarks on education, civic virtue, and national progress amid a display of flags and cannon fire.
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Retary
St. Louis
State University
Allen
Gorer- Marina Tuke
University
Thomas Teen
Jeferron
Snator West
Oronen
Defferton
Hasatrd
Weriout
Tocel Apstanuse
Tomas
Uwe
Harmlty
Thomas
Dynamiters in Texas Target Railway Official Cummings
A planned assassination attempt on Texas Pacific railway Superintendent Cummings near Marshall Texas was uncovered when two men were overheard plotting to blow him to pieces. A search found three live cartridges hidden under a seat, with one able to destroy the car on speed. The incident stirred workers who threatened lynching of the attackers as a $300 reward was offered for their capture.
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Bneath
Cummings
Wald-bo
Government Miscellany Highlights Resignations and Appointments
A roundup from Washington notes Miccellaneous matters including Lightner resigning from Banneo and Flandreau agency with no Nebraska applicant for a $120 per year post. Other items cover removal of Winnebago editors, Armstrong resigning as solicitor’s aide effective June 31, treasury investigations, pension changes, and Nebraskan delegation talks with Secretary Lamar about Major Powell’s successor.
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Nebraska
Winnebago Reservation
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Colombia
Passea
Treasury Innquiry Commission
Haa
Natraske
Tamar
Kitt
Fremont
Major Powell
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Pension On Ice
Slack
Hoss
Kansas
New Mexico
Lawrence
Bia
Santa Fe
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