World speed trials and royal visits in brief
The Arpad proves fastest battleship in Pola trials. King Edward and Queen Alexandra to visit Dublin in July. Yukon gold output forecast to rise from one to three million dollars. Treasury rejects Maine raising bid. bids to be re-advertised. Sioux Falls census shows 371 more children. Montenegro fronts clash. five Turks killed. Siam king’s robes worth about 1 million. Russia evacuation of Manchuria progressing. Kaiser’s year of travel totals 62 trips, 24,000 miles. Greek tragedian Denis Tavulari plans 1905 New York–to–New York tour. Michigan Telephone receivership appeal. Moody to leave cabinet. Transvaal lieutenant governor pardons most wartime military offenders. Denver elects 21 delegates to new city charter convention. US imports to hit near 500 million. Canton note on starving Kwantung natives. Brooklyn Eagle finds 500k yearly excess rents in NY post offices. Adirondack fires spread. Long Lake area hardest. Shawnee Chief Black Feather loses US Supreme Court case. Rev. Edward J. Wattmann arrives in Rome. talks with Vatican officials. Omaha railroad wage scale announced. US Shipbuilding mortgage holders oppose reorganization plan.
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Pola
Edward
Queen Alexandra
Dublin
Ireland
Yukon
Secretary of the Treasury
Tibuco Castana
Maine
Sioux Falls
Montenegro
Siam
St. Petersburg
Manchuria
Russia
Denis Tavulari
Greece
Orient
New York
Michigan Telephone Company
Michigan
United States Court of Appeals
Moody
Navy
Roosevelt
Transvaal
Arthur Lawley
Denver
United States
Hay
Consul McWade
Canton
Wong
Kwang
Brooklyn Eagle
The
Eagle
Adirondacks
Long Lake
Newcomb Lake
Mount Marcy
Lake Georgia
Black Feather
Supreme Court of the United States
Edward J. Wattmann
29Th
United States Infantry
Rome
Manila
Sacred College
Vatican
Aoe
Winter
Omaha Railroad
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
United States Shipbuilding Company
Beatrice to Host New Bank as Plattsmouth Reports Surplus
General Nebraska News notes a new De Witt bank planned, Plattsmouth reports rag and thief issues, and rain relief with floods subsiding. May rainfall in Grand Island hit 12.08 inches, while a Beatrice train shipment of 12 cattle and hog cars heads to St. Joseph for Messrs Stoll, Firoved, and Neuhauser.
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de Witt
Plattsmouth
Grand Island
Beatrice
St. Joseph
Messrs. Stoll, Firoved
Neuhauser
Bentz
Plymouth
Jefferson County
State Normal
Saunders County
Supreme Court Defines Sunday Baseball as Misconduct
The Nebraska Supreme Court rules Sunday baseball illegal, punishable by fine and imprisonment, in a case from Nebraska City. It cites the O Rourke decision twelve years earlier, stressing that sporting prohibitions include baseball even without a specific statute, and notes arrests followed the Sunday's play.
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Nebraska
Supreme Court
Nebraska City
Law and Order League
O'Rourke
Girl Fatally Burned Near Ashland
Betsy Erickson, a domestic living with Mr and Mrs Fenton a mile north of Ashland, was badly burned when her clothes caught fire and she died from the injuries. Mr Fenton heard a scream, forced open her locked door, and aided in extinguishing the flames.
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Ashland
Betsy Erickson
Mrs. Fenton
Crop Prospect Is Good In Loup County
Loup County reports heavier than usual rainfall recent month yet crops are in excellent condition. Corn stands are planted and cultivated. spring wheat is primed. Rye, winter wheat and alfalfa fields are described as beautiful.
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Taylor
Loup County
Omaha Man Named Beatrice Electric Plant Manager
Beatrice gains Ed F. Schurig an electrical engineer from Omaha to take over the Beatrice Electric Light plant after resigning as city electrician of Omaha.
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Beatrice
Ed F. Schurig
Omaha
City
E. Sullivan
Beatrice Electric Light Company
Schurig
City Electrician
Public Lands Board Approves Execution Bill
The board of public lands and buildings finally allows the execution bill for Gott lieb Nieginfind totaling 25.80 dollars. Of the amount 10 dollars is for the rope, Douglas county receives 50 dollars for the scaffold, and 150 dollars is an allowance per order of the board. The sum is to be paid to Warden Beemer, who was warden at the time of the execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Lands and Buildings
James Tyler, Jr
Dodge County
Supreme Court
Herman Debs
Dierks
Gottlieb Nieginfind
Douglas County
Beemer
Brakeman Suffers Severe Injuries In Freight Yard Fall
Fremont reports brakeman Frank Herse of the Northwestern was seriously injured at Scribner when he slipped between a platform and moving cars during a yard switch. One leg nearly severed, likely to require amputation. other ankle crushed.
Oil Found in Well on Brandhoeffer Farm Near Waco
Diggers reached 160 feet and hit oil so abundant the well could not draw water. The discovery produced a strong petroleum odor and the well filled to 45 feet. Brandhoeffer plans a second well hoping for more.
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York
Brandhoeffer
Waco
Machen Indicted in Post Office Box Fasteners Case
Grand jury issues true bill against August W. Machen former Post Office rural delivery head for profiting from government contracts involving box fasteners the indictment cites 18 978 79 dollars allegedly received. Also arrested today are Thomas W. McGregor and C Ellsworth Upton on conspiracy to defraud the government in pouch purchases from C E Smith of Baltimore. Machen posted 20000 bond for future court appearances.
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Washington
August W. Machen
Free Delivery Service
Post Office Department
Thomas W. McGregor
Nebraska
C. Ellsworth Upton
C. E. Smith
Baltimore
Machen
Grand
Bond
One Million Starving in Kwangsi Province
Governor Wong of Kwangsi warns that over a million natives face starvation. Distress is acute in several districts as rice harvests come in but will be delayed four to six weeks. Children and women are being offered for sale, and relief is hampered by scarce foreign supervision and dwindling funds.
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Hong Kong
Wong
Kwang Si
Canton
Ohio ticket for governor and state officials
The provided OCR lists candidates for Ohio offices: Governor Myron T. Herrick. Lieutenant Governor Warren G. Harding. Auditor Walter D. Guilbert. State Treasurer W. S. McKinnon. Attorney General Wade Hampton Ellis. Supreme Judge Augustus M. Summers. School Commissioner A Jones. Board of Public Works member George H. Watkins.
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Myron T. Herrick
Waeee
Warren G. Harding
Walter D. Guilbert
W. S. Meckinnon
Wade Hampton Ellis
Augustus M. Summers
A Jones
Board of Public Works
George H. Watkins
Ohio Republicans Nominate Ticket With Hanna for Senate
The Ohio State Republican Convention closed with Hanna endorsed for another senate term and Roosevelt for president. Delegates under Foraker cried Hanna Herrick Harding Harmony, naming Myron Herrick for governor and Warren G. Harding for lieutenant governor, with Cox pushing Ellis for attorney general and Summers for judge.
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Columbus, O
Hanna
Senate
Roosevelt
Foraker
Herrick
Harding
Harmony
Myron T. Herrick
George B. Cox
Cincinnati
Warren G. Harding
Wade Hampton Ellis
Judge Summers
Government Dispatch on Rations for Kansas City
Adjutant General Corbin relays Colonel Miner at Fort Leavenworth urging immediate action to issue 10,000 rations to Kansas City Kansas and to ship supplies west as destitution grows. Two engineer companies and a pontoon train are ready to move, with possible use at Lawrence, though no department decision has been made yet.
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Wallington
D. C
Corbin
Miner
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas City
Kan
Lawrence
Outbreak of Smallpox in Gail Lake District
In Salt Lake City Utah health officers report over fifty smallpox cases in the southeastern area. The mild form led to misidentification as chickenpox with children at school and parents at church and dances while infected. Quarantine plans are expected as most families in the area are exposed.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Moody to Leave Navy Post Soon in Cabinet Shakeup
Washington D C authorities report Secretary Moody will not stay in the cabinet longer than he plans and will then resume private pursuits. The announcement signals a forthcoming cabinet reshuffle and possible changes in naval policy.
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Washington, D. C
Moody
Navy
Roosevelt
Australian states back Chamberlain plan in telegram
A telegram from Albert Brackin, Australian attorney general, states that the commonwealth and all state governments approve Colonial Secretary Chamberlain's proposals. Only a small faction of free traders oppose, with a large majority expected for the new policy when submitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Albert Brackin
Australian Commonwealth
Chamberlain
Harriman Gould Interests Take Control Of Erie R R
New York Evening Telegram reports in influential circles that a Gould Harriman Rockefeller combination has acquired control of the Erie railroad. The line is seen as the eastern connector of the Burlington Union Pacific St Paul and Gould systems, with Pennsylvania interests previously active in Erie share purchases.
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New York
Evening Telegram
Erie Railroad
Gould, Harriman
Rockefeller
Burlington
Union Pacific
St. Paul
Gould
Pennsylvania
Senate approves amnesty bill for strike disturbances
Havana eight to three senate vote grants amnesty to all arrested in November cigar maker disturbances. An amendment extended the pardon to ex mayor O Farrill and other municipal officers initially excluded by the Will of.
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Havana
Senate
Ofarrill
Western Canada Immigration Shows Rapid Northwest Settlement
The Chicago Record Herald reports Canada expects heavy immigration this year with 40 672 arrivals in the first four months. Most head for wheat lands in the Northwest, especially Winnipeg, drawing from Britain United States and Continental Europe. The article notes Canada’s population is small but immigration grows, making Canada a potential rival in grain markets. It also promotes government issued illustrated materials and agent contacts for land grants and assistance.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Canada
Dominion
Committee On Agriculture and Colonization
Twily
Northwest Territories
Winnipeg
Great Britain
United States
Ireland
Canaui
Europe
Western
W. V. Bennett
New York Life Building
Omaha
Nebraska
Defiance Starch Promises Better Results and Enduring Wear
The advertisement touts Defiance Starch as more flexible and lasting than competitors, resisting shaking out or blowing out. It claims one third more value for the money and contrasts reformers who push ideas with the saying Still waters run deep.
Half Rate Wabash Railroad Offers To East From Chicago
The Wabash lists half fare routes from Chicago to Boston Saratoga Detroit and Buffalo. Fares include 31.00 to Boston 21.00 to Saratoga 6.75 to Detroit and 17.48 to Buffalo with dates in June July. Tickets are valid for return via steamers Detroit Buffalo with meals and berth extra. Stop overs at Niagara Falls and other points allowed.
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Wabash Railroad
Wabash
Chicago
Boston
Mass
Saratoga
N. Y
Detroit
Mich
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Harry E. Moores
Omaha
Ned
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Salem German Lutheran Church of
Fremont
Ed Hamilton
Odebolt
Valparaigo
Charles Green
G F. Downie
P. A. Kilner
W. F. Downie
Secretary of State
Downie-Wright Manufacturing Company
Jesse Miller
University of Chicago
Jackson Park
Ira Miller
Sophia Casse
M Street
Lincoln
Neb
York County
Gage County
J T. Donahoo
FE. &. Howard
I. A. Howard
Edgar
H. R Follmer
Nelson
Artificial Stone Basin Tank Company
Dundy County
National Guard
Adjutant General
Guard
Kansas
Ohio Ticket
Gail Lake
Western Canada
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