News in Brief Highlights From June Headlines
The Pan-American exposition on June 13 will miss the president. Rock Island will launch a Liberal Kan to Dellhart Tex rail line on June 15, 110 miles. Swift & Co plan a $3.3 million Fort Worth packing house. Dr Sumner W Payne missed Augustus Damm in Boston. Foraker defends Porto Rican bill charges. Pattison named post office builder superintendent in Oskaloosa Iowa. Hanna named colonel on G A R staff. Great Western earnings rise by 99,072.34 in late May. Nebraska bonds case in Omaha court. Edsall elected bishop co adjutor by Minnesota Episcopalians. Uhrichsville man attacks mayor and health chief. Morgan duchess picture shown at Marlborough House and Morgan’s home. Kintuck in Nagasaki harbor under plague quarantine. Forwood ordered to report to Washington. Yerkes rules bonds for government work exempt from stamping. West Point medical exam: about 9 percent disqualified. Iowa G A R encampment closes with officers installed. Pabst fire losses 150k to 200k, insured. one dead. Klondike spring cleanup underway. gold washes plentiful. Union Pacific trims Cheyenne shops. Iowa wheat condition 82.8 vs 99.8 last month. Five French boats report lost off Iceland. Western Passenger Association blocks 1 cent mile G A R camp rate. Oregon battleship sails from Yokohama to San Francisco. Detroit Journal sold to local capitalists.
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Buffalo
Rock Island
Liberal
Kan
Dellhart
Tex
Swift & Co
Fort Worth
Sumner W. Payne
Augustus Damm
Boston
Foraker
Western Union
Secretary of the Treasury
Joseph N. Pattison
Oskaloosa
Iowa
M. A. Hanna
General Bassieur
Grand Army of the Republic
Chicago Great Western Railway
Nebraska
Jos
Bartley
Omaha
Samuel Edsall
North Dakota
Minnesota Diocesan Council of Episcopalians
Uhrichsville
Ohio
J. P. Carey
Co. W. Reed
J. A. McCollum
J. Pierpont Morgan
Duchess of Gainsborough
Marborough House
London
Mr. Morgan
War Department
Kintuck
Nagasiki
William H Forwood
United States Army
Department of California
Sternberg
Washington
Internal Revenue Yerkes
Medical Examining Board
West Point
Military Academy
Klondike
Union Pacific
Kansas
the State Board of Agriculture
Iceland
Western Passenger Association
Cleveland
Oregon
Yokohama
San Francisco
Detroit Journal
William Livingston
Luzon Yields 10 Law Army Assumes Civilian Duties
In Manila June 10 the Philippine commission reports Neuva Ecija-Latzon province organized with Capt Jacob F. Kreps as governor Lt Richard C Day as treasurer and Lt De Witt Lyles as supervisor Judge Taft urged power to levy customs and warned internal tax needs if free trade expands land values could rise and aid tax capacity In Luzon Lt Wray reports six insurgent engagements in Sorsogon with six killed and 23 captured near Atimon Tayabas No Caillas surrender confirmed. northern tour to resume.
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Manila
Philippine Commission
Neuva Ecija
Latzon
Jacob F. Kreps
Twenty-second Infantry
Richard C. Day
Thirty-fourth Infantry
de Witt C. Lyles
Taft
Washington
United States
American Astronomical Commission
Sumatra
Wray
Sorsogon
Luzon
Atimon
Tayabas
Caillas
Nebraska Deserters Escape On Improvised Raft
Two United States army parole prisoners escaped from Governor's Island after constructing a raft. Harry McGuire, 18 months for desertion, and John Winsip, 2 years for desertion, were alleged to have deserted from a Nebraska military post. A six-man detail searched lower New York City for them overnight. The men were picked up by a tugboat and landed in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Army
Governor's Island
Harry McGuire
John Winship
Nebraska
Army Major Daly Shoots Self at Porto Rico Home
Major W H Daly surgeon general on Lt Gen Miles staff in Porto Rico died by self inflicted gunshot at his Pittsburg home. His body was found in a bathroom with a 38 caliber revolver nearby. Dr Foster confirmed death occurred hours earlier. Miss Mary Short housekeeper recalled a sharp report about 7 30 am.
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Pittsburg
W. H. Daly
Miles
Porto Rico
Mary Short
Foster
Miss Short
Maps Fix Utah Wyoming Road Location Adopted
The U S land office in Evanston Wyoming received maps from Washington detailing the Burlington route from the Utah Wyoming line to a point sixty miles east The maps were approved by the secretary of the interior and entered as permanent record in the local land office.
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Evanston
Wyo
United States Land Office
Washington
Burlington
Utah-Wyoming Line
Secretary of the Interior
Order Strikers Directed to Return to Work
The International Association of Machinists ordered the New York Central railroad machinists at Depew New York to resume work while awaiting arbitration of grievances.
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Toronto
Ont
International Association of Machinists Today
New York Central Railroad
Depew
N. Y
Able to Face the Court
Lulu Frice Kennedy, who collapsed during her murder trial, is reportedly much improved after a night’s rest and hopes to attend court on Monday though officials fear possible mental relapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Lulu Frice-Kennedy
Mrs McKinley Shows Very Slight Improvement
Washington June 10 Mrs McKinley’s condition remains grave though there is slight improvement in her health the physicians report a comfortable night and continued improvement but warn that reducing stimulants could weaken her and fear a sudden sinking spell despite cautious optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
California
Cubans Support Platt Amendment as Radicals Shift
Havana June 10 Conservative members of the constitutional convention expect the Platt amendment to be accepted and several radicals to join the fifteen delegates who have favored acceptance. External pressure to finish business has swayed radicals toward accepting the amendment, with some arguing it may be preferable to independence over continued military occupation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Washington
Oklahoma Wheat Ruined by Friday Storm Near Blackwell
A Wichita correspondent reports widespread wheat ruin from a Friday storm affecting 400 farms west and northwest of Blackwell Oklahoma. Farmers who bought twine and harvest gear seek dealer refunds but factories must decide. Despite losses, farmers remain financially sound after several strong harvests.
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Wichita
Kan
Kay County
Oklahoma
Blackwell
Southern Cattle to Come North to Cheyenne
Geo. Fast formerly of Cheyenne now in Trinidad estimates 60 000 southern cattle will be moved north this season. He says southern owners are getting fair prices and stock is in good condition as southern ranges are better than in years.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Geo. Fast
Trinidad
Strip
No-Man’s-Land
Noted Valinter Dead
Edward Moran, eminent marine and landscape painter, died in his Fifth Avenue studio this afternoon from anemia and complications of long illness. He had been ailing for about a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Edward Moran
Fifth Avenue
General Grant Geta Extension
Brigadier General Frederick D. Grant, on leave from the Philippines, receives an extension of leave until September 1 and is granted permission to go abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Geta
Washington
Frederick D. Grant
Philippines
Cody Appeals to Head Elia for Elks Home Site
Colonel William F. Cody urges Elks National Home Committee to locate the indigent Elks national home in Cody Wyoming a new town in the Big Horn Basin He works by personal appeal and broad correspondence to gain support with a decision due June 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Wiliam F. Cody
Elks
Cody
Big Horn Basin
Wyoming
Elks’ National Home Committee
Judge Warrington Renders Important Homesteaders Decision
Alliance Neb June 10 Judge Harrington granted an injunction in Charles Tierman vs Miller and Leith. He found affidavits suggesting entries by hired labor to file homesteads on government land around Tierman’s ranch, blocking cattle access. The ruling curbs corporate land grabs enabling small northwest Nebraska ranchers to keep their grazing rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interior Department
R. C. Noleman
Harrington
Omaha's Musical Festival Opens Strong in June
The June festival in Omaha enters its first week with strong attendance and praised vocal and instrumental performances. Prof. Fellstedt has strengthened his ensemble with added talent and a broader repertoire, drawing delighted audiences and promising financial success throughout June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Smallpox Rumor on Union Pacific Car Stirs Grand Island
In Grand Island Nebraska on June 10 rumor spread that a smallpox infected car from the Union Pacific carried three or four cases. The car had thirty soldiers and civilians bound for New York. A man who boarded at Cheyenne fell ill and was removed at Lexington for treatment.
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Grand Island
Neb
Union Pacific
New York
Cheyenne
Lexington
Alliance Prepares to Celebrate Fourth of July
Alliance Nebr June 10 Citizens held a meeting to plan a July 4 celebration pledging a large sum for a major event in western Nebraska Captain Dorrington was named president of the day and Captain Axers chosen as orator of the day.
Five Thousand for a Finger Awarded in Falls City
Lewis Russel sued the B and M railroad for ten thousand dollars over the loss of a finger and the district court jury awarded five thousand. The trial concluded in Falls City on June 10 with the verdict for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falls City
Lewis Russel
B. & M. Railroad
Beatrice Commercial Club Plans Incorporation
Beatrice Nebraska June 10 A gathering of business men previews forming the Beatrice Commercial Club The group plans incorporation with capital stock of 1000 dollars divided into 100 shares of 10 dollars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Commercial Club
Beatrice, Neb
Horses Die In Lightning Fire Near Columbus Neb
Lightning struck Paul Gertsch’s barn twenty-five miles northwest of Columbus Nebraska, setting the barn on fire and destroying three horses along with hay and grain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Neb
Paul Gertsch
Here
Prisoner Escapes from Jail in Syracuse Neb
Syracuse Neb June 10 William Clifton escaped from the jail where he was confined on a charge of assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Neb
William Clifton
Nebraska Sons of Veterans Elect Officers in Lishton
The Nebraska Sons of Veterans in session at Lishton elected officers for the coming year. Commander I. E. Young of Lishton is named, with senior vice commander James McBeth of Osceola and junior vice commander A. S. Westbrook of Seward. Other officers include division council Charles C. Stull of Osceola William Cookus of Lushton and George C. Townsley of Aurora. delegate at large A. A. Stull.
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Lishton
Neb
Nebraska Sons of Veterans
I. E. Young
James McBeth
Osceola
A. S. Westbrook
Seward
Charles C. Stull
William Cookus
Lushton
George C. Townsley
Aurora
A. A. Stull
Bank Case Is Argued Before Nebraska Supreme Court
Hastings and Kirkpatrick hear the state against Omaha National Bank and J. H. Millard, then president and now senator, over a $201,884 matter. Warrant funds diverted from the sinking fund via Bartley and paid by the state treasurer’s account. The case seeks repayment after prior lower court losses and a prior conversion ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
Commissioners Day
Hastings and Kirkpatrick
Supreme Court
Omaha National Bank
J. H .Millard
United States
Nebraska
Bartley
Millard
Chemical National Bank of New York
Chemical National
Atkinson Bank
Cattle Firm Incorporation Recorded in Thedford
Articles of incorporation of the Woolstenholm Steele and Sterne Cattle company of Thedford Thomas county were recorded in the secretary of state's office. Adjutant General Colby approved the election of Lieutenant Henry Olson of Company I and accepted the resignation of Assistant Adjutant General Charles M Richards who becomes captain of Company L of the First regiment.
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Lincoln, Neb
Woolstenholm, Steele & Sterne Cattle Company
Thedford
Thomas County
Secretary of State
Colby
Henry Olson
Charles M. Richards
Bellstedt Band Opens Omaha Festival for June Engagements
Thousands welcome the famous Cincinnati band Bellstedt at the Trans Mississippian era festival in Omaha. The orchestra draws large audiences and continues concerts through June, after earning warm praise during the exposition.
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Cincinnati
Omaha
Bellstedt
West
Farmer Dragged to Death in Millet Field Accident
James Gibbs, twelve miles northwest of Madison, Nebraska, was killed Tuesday when an epilepsy attack caused him to fall onto whipple trees and trap pings, becoming dragged across a millet field and through a wire fence. His wife extracted him. he had a blackened head, forehead cuts, and torn ears.
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Madison, Neb
James Gibbs
Madison
Leaves Family Destitute Near Wahoo Nebraska
A man named Alquist living on a farm near Wahoo Nebraska has disappeared leaving his family destitute. Report says Allen Dooley Co of South Omaha held a $1,200 mortgage secured by fifty cattle he did not possess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wahoo, Neb
Alquist
Allen, Dooley & Co
South Omaha
Preacher and Son Die in Lightning Near Roanoke
Word reached Lyons Nebraska that Rev. Jason Gallup and his son Ralph were instantly killed by a lightning strike while working on their rice plantation near Roanoke Louisiana. Gallup was a Methodist preacher who previously served in Clarinda and Logan Iowa.
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Lyons
Neb
Jason Gallup
Ralph
Roanoke
Gallup
Clarinda
Logan
Young Farmer Hound Over
YORK Neb June 8 Newton Houch a young farmer had his hearing before County Judge Wildman charged with statutory assault on Til He Hutchison and was bound over under 1600 bond.
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York
Neb
Newton Houch
Wildman
Locomotive Output in 1900 Surpasses 1894 Levels
The article notes that U S locomotive output reached 3 153 in 1900 compared to 694 in 1894, highlighting a substantial rise in railway production over the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Wheat Gives Way to Corn in Farnam Neb
Investigation shows three fourths of last fall’s winter wheat has been plowed into corn in the past three weeks. Remaining wheat stands poorly while rye seems in good condition. Hoppers are plentiful but damage minimal. reports of chinch bugs appear.
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Farnam
Neb
Bellstedt's Popular Hand Concerts in June at Nebraska City
The Bellstedt band brings an all-star program to the Nebraska metropolis for a June concert series. Two performances daily from June 1 will run through the month with 35 cent admission. Rail fare reductions help patrons travel to hear the renowned ensemble.
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Bellstedt
Nebraska
New Fast Train to Colorado on Missouri Pacific Rail
Missouri Pacific Railway doubles daily service from St. Louis and Kansas City to Colorado Utah and Pacific coast points. Trains depart St. Louis at 9 a.m. and 10:10 p.m. and Kansas City at 6 p.m. and 10 a.m. with through sleeping cars between St. Louis and San Francisco. Excursion tickets on sale. For details contact local agents. Wi C Townsend G P and T Agent St Louis Mo.
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Missouri Pacifico Railway
Missouri Pacific Railway
St. Louis
Kansas City
Colorado
Utah
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Wi. C. Townsend
H. C. Townsend
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