Nebraska News Roundup with Fires Fraud and Court
Old soldier Charles Lyford found dead in Omaha lodging house after burglars entered jewelry store per skeleton keys. West Point bridge bid lower than rival. Dodge veterans plan Fremont reunion. Tramp attacks clerk in Sidney. barn fire near Edgar kills two horses and injures a young man. Crete sharpshooters seek regimental service. Chester Herald editor’s house fires but saved. Bartley case upheld. transfer to penitentiary ordered. Third Nebraska National Guard in camp awaiting Lincoln call.
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Charles Lyford
Fort Leavenword
Elkhorn
West-Point
Thev
McDonald
Farmen
Kamah
s.Jo
Saya
Salem
Bartley
Supreme Cour
District Court
Douglas‘county
Supreme
D. Schroeder
Fremont
Supreme Court
Ghiet
Harrison
Douglas County
Té Ithe
Ian
Othoe
Nebraska
National Guard
Halstings
Tincoln
Dungan
Sailor Hobson Praised in Navy Bulletin on Merrimac Sink
Navy Department bulletin from Washington June 13 lauds Assistant Naval Constructor Hobson and his seven man crew for sinking the Merrimac to obstruct the harbor entrance at Santiago. Admiral Sampson commends Hobson’s plan, notes Commander Miller’s relief, and mentions volunteers from the Iowa and other ships notable.
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Wwashington
Navy ‘Department
Sampson
Hobson
Santiago‘channel
United States Flagsuts
New York
Santiago
Cervera
W. T. Sampson
Rivers Out of Bounds Flood Risk Rise Across Kansas
Flood conditions on the Missouri and Kaw rivers in Kansas and Missouri intensify. The Missouri River remains above danger levels with rapid rises, while the Kaw overflows low fields along its banks. Weather officials project continued rise until Sunday morning, then a 24 hour standstill followed by a gradual fall.
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Kansas Corr
Missouri River
Kaw
Missouri
War Tells on Officers Three Colonels at Tampa
Washington June 13 The hardships of the war are already felt by army officers and a retiring board was set up in Tampa with General Coppinger as president. Three colonels named Cochran Smith and Powell of the Sixth Thirteenth and Ninth infantry were ordered to examination.
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Wassnixotox
Tampa
General Coppinger
M. A. Cochran
Alfred TI. Smith
William ‘H. Powell
Kansans Respond Fast Recruit Station Opened
Captain A D G Clark of Company H Twentyeth Kansas volunteers arrived in Lawrence with three men and opened a recruiting station to fill the regiment to the maximum under the second call. A large number of youths sought enlistment. twenty five men from Lawrence were soon secured. Clark will recruit the same number at Leavenworth Monday Paola Tuesday and Girard Wednesday.
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Lawrence
Kan
A.d.'g. Clark
Twentieth
Kansas
Clark
Secretary appoints board to present sword of honor to Dewey
The secretary of the navy forms a board to carry out the joint Congressional resolution authorizing a sword of honor for Admiral George Dewey and medals for officers and men of the Asiatic squadron under Dewey's command at Manila Bay. The board includes Mr. Allepganigrant, Senator Lodge, and Professor Marshall Oliver.
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Dewey
Wasurxerox
Jung
Secretary of the Navy
Congress
George Dewey
Manila Bay
Ton
Dewey i
Chamberlain Stands Pat in Commons Over Foreign Policy Debate
In the House of Commons Mr Chamberlain defended his stance on Ireland and the United States. He urged a closer Anglo American alliance while opposing a formal concessionary policy. Irish National leader John Dillon criticized the remarks. Sir Charles Dilke’s motion to cut the foreign office vote failed 254 to 128.
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Suneil
Charles Dilke
House
of Commons
Marquis of Salisbury
Mr. Chamberlain
Almerha
United States
England
America
Chamberlain
John Dillon
Cadiz Fleet Ready to Sail Warned By Cadiz
New York June 13 A Herald dispatch says Cadiz reports a reserve fleet ready to depart at any moment. The squadron includes two ironclads one cruiser twenty torpedo boats three torpedo boat destroyers seven auxiliary cruisers and 3500 troops. An accident on Alfonso XIII torpedo tubes caused a return to the arsenal delaying sail. Authorities reportedly delay to provoke public uproar against Admiral Cervera's fleet while Camara and officers are said to have lost their heads.
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New York
Cadiz
Alfonso XIII
Cervera
Camara
Monterey and Brutus Reach San Diego After Sea Run
The United States Steamer Monterey and coal tender Brutus, en route to Honolulu and Manila, were sighted steaming south toward San Diego. Monterey anchored at the harbor mouth, Brutus anchored near Coronado island after a rough passage in which over 300 tons were lost overboard and secured in nets on the Monterey.
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Sax Dre
Cal
United States
Monterey
Brutus
Honolulu
Manila
San Diego
Coronado Island
Merritt Speaks on Expansion at Pacific Union Club
At a June 13 banquet hosted by Mayor Phelan, Major General Merritt praised American troops in the Philippines and defended expansion. He argued the United States should not relinquish territory gained by conquest and endorsed a policy of acquiring additional offshore lands to bolster national strength.
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Sax Franci&co
Phelan
Merritt
Pacific Union Club
Philippines
United States
United ’ States
Market tone improves as Spanish fleet stagnates
Dun and Co weekly review notes markets gain confidence as the Spanish Atlantic fleet remains imprisoned and unable to threaten. Progress toward a potential end to the conflict supports lower money rates, easing anxieties, and broad uplifting across industries. Trade finances show renewed lending in low rates and steadier gold shipments to the United States.
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R. G
Dun& Co
Review of Trade
United ‘States
Torrey’s Rough Riders Ordered to Philippines Dispatch
Denver dispatch confirms orders for Colonel Torrey’s Rough Riders now at Cheyenne to San Francisco and indicates the unit will be sent to the Philippines, signaling broader U S deployment in the Pacific theater.
Fight for Manila as Dewey Promises to Hold Insurgents
Dispatch from Hong Kong reports a Manila battle between Spanish forces and Aguinaldo’s insurgents. Dewey vows to prevent insurgent capture, while the Spanish governor is warned of a price on Aguinaldo’s head and three assassination attempts have occurred.
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New York
Hong Kong
Manila
Aguinaldo
Dewey
Crisis for the Populists in looming faction fight
June 13 Boson George F Washburne, chairman of the Populist national executive committee, warns of decisive contests between fusionists and readers that could break the party. He urges unity and best leaders to Omaha on June 15, allowing proxies by mail or telegraph and calls Populist Senators Congressmen governors and state chairs to attend without vote to express opinions.
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Boson
George F.washburne
Omaha
Sampson to name reward for Hobson crew
Secretary Long at the Navy Department said he has telegraphed Admiral Sampson to formally recommend measures of advancement for Hobson and his men for sinking the Merrimac. The first since Long’s lameness confinement ten days ago.
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Washington
Long
Navy Department
Department
Sampson
Hobson
Merrimac
Temerario Ordered Out by Paraguayan Authority
June 13 Paraguay demands disarmament of the Spanish torpedo gunboat Temerario while in Asuncion after U S consul's representations. The commander refused, and he is told the vessel must leave Asuncion once repairs are finished, to be completed quickly.
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BuExos Ayres
Paraguay
United States
Montevideo
Asunsion
Hobson and His Men Well Cared For by Cuban Authorities
British consul in Santiago de Cuba reports to the New York World that Lieutenant Hobson and his men are well and receiving good care from the authorities. The dispatch confirms their wellbeing and mentions the consul personally seeing Hobson.
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New Yon
Santiago’ de Cuba
Halifax
New York
Hobson
Ramsden
Friction Denied Between Army HQ and Supply Bureaus
Washington June 13 reports of friction between army headquarters and the supply bureaus of the war department over Tampa congestion are denied by officers of the departments responsible. Officials say the departments under whose direction these matters arise dispute the charges and maintain harmony in operations.
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Army
War Department
Tampa
Feo
London creditors pursue Princess Louise over forged signature
A Vienna dispatch reports creditors of Princess Louise of Saxe Coburg wife of Prince Philip sue to recover 2 000 000 alleging she forged Crown Princess Stephanie's signature. The item notes broader shipping demand and mentions United States Senator Murphy.
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London
Vienna
Louise of
Saxe-Coburg
Prince Philip
Stephanie
Aguinaldo Proposes Philippine Independence Under US Advisory
The Empress of Japan relayed information that Aguinaldo in talks with US representatives at Singapore outlined a plan for a Philippine state governed with European and American advisement. Key aims include independence, controlled internal affairs, protection against Chinese migrants, reform of judiciary, free press, religious toleration, and resource exploitation with infrastructure. Public safety and keeping Spaniards secure would be priorities.
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Ery Jean Representativas
Vadtéstven
B. C
Juda
Stam
Japan
United States
Singapore
Spain
Geroff Bell
Aguipal Femi
Our Gunnery A Lesson Ships More Target Practice
Naval experts praise American gunnery after extensive target practice in Washington and abroad. At long range from 7000 yards the fleet under Admiral Sampson hit shore batteries and demonstrated accuracy, yet no big shell struck a ship. at closer ranges fewer projectiles hit or endangered ships, underscoring the benefits of liberal sea target practice for U S crews.
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Nixeroy
Washington
Sampson
Porto Rico
Santiago
Trials of Two Negro Cavalrymen Leave Sheriff Short
In Tarra June 13 the circuit court at Barlow opens for John Young and James Johnson, both enlisted in the Tenth Cavalry, charged with murdering Joab Collins during an encampment at Lakeland. Sheriff struggles to secure witnesses as General Shafter at Port Tampa denies two requested men.
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Tarra
Fila
John
Young
James Johnson
Tenth Cavalry
Barlow
Joab Collins
Amelec
Lakeland
General Shafter
Port’ Tampa
Sick Soldiers From Tampa Arrive at Fort McPherson Hospital
Sixty five sick soldiers arrived last night from Tampa and were taken to the general army hospital at Fort McPherson. Nearly all are regulars. Many are said to be suffering from fever. About 140 patients are now at the hospital.
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Atlanta
Tampa
General Army Hospital
Fort McPherson
Fire Destroys Major Detroit Building on Congress Street
A blaze in Detroit destroyed the Case Power building on Congress Street early today, damaging contents and several premier business structures. Losses are estimated near 200,000 dollars as firefighters battled the fire. The incident is under investigation with efforts focused on origin and cause.
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Detroit
Idetroit
Mich
Case Power
Congress
Appointment of Rev G A Cottman as chaplain
Governor Stephens confirms the appointment of the Rev G A Cottman of St Louis as chaplain of the Second Missouri Volunteer Regiment. The order is dated June 132.
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Second Missouri
Woman's Club Day Delegates to Visit Omaha
Eastern delegations heading to Denver Biennial plan stops in Omaha for the Woman's Club Congress on June 18 and 19. Notables from several cities will speak. special round trip fares are offered June 17–20 within 150 miles of Omaha. Clubwomen are asked to wear pale blue ribbons on visit.
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Denver
Omaha
Wm. Fischer
St. Louis
Celia Parker Wooley
Herman J. Hall
Chicago
Tha
Congress
Sualtay
Theodoremas Weheeliey
Exposition Bureau of Entertainment
Omaha Women’s Club
Atlanta
Nebraska Regiment Ready for Philippines Move
A Washington dispatch reports a telegram from the colonel of the First Nebraska Volunteer Infantry now at San Francisco. His company is armed and equipped and prepared to depart for the Philippines, after delays due to prior inadequate gear being fixed. The regiment may be sent out soon from San Francisco Port.
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Washington
Nebraska Regiment of Volunteer Infantry
San Francisco
Philippines
Pacific
Manila
Nebraska
Secretary of War
Nebraska Banks in May 5 Report Show Big Increase
Washington dispatch summarizes Nebraska banking conditions as of May 5 excluding Lincoln and Omaha. Loans and discounts reach 12,582,850. deposits total 12,999,894, up 1,269,226 since February. total resources 23,316,128. Gold coin on hand 648,366. Average reserve 38.88 percent versus 36.54 last report.
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Nebraska
Washington Dispatch
Lincoln
Omaha
Decision in Nebraska pension case hinges on hearing
A pension appeal from Joshua C Hart of Nuckolls County Nebraska, appealed by Representative Sutherland, was sent back for a hearing. The dispute centers on evidence presented by medical officers versus witnesses testifying to greater disability than the medical board reported. The secretary of the interior ordered a hearing on the case.
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Ina
Nebraska
Interior
Joshua Co. Hart
Nuckolls County
Sutherland
The
Pension Bureau
Milled by a Train in Sioux City
Dakota City dispatch reports Gordon Alexander of Blair was run over by a work train on the Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha line at South Sioux City around six o clock PM. He was attempting to move from a caboose to a flat car as another train passed, fell between cars, and twelve cars went over him. Company doctors arrived but he died before aid. An inquest is being held. his brother witnessed the accident.
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Dakota City Dispatch
Gordon Alexander
Blair
Chicago,St.,Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railway
Sioux City
Caboose
Sioux
Lightning Strikes Farm Barn Burning 1200 Loss
A barn fire caused by a lightning strike damaged a farm scene yesterday. Two harvesters were destroyed along with 800 bushels of oats and various tools. Four horses were knocked down but saved. a young man named Fred Zeigler attended the horses and was involved in the incident. Insurance coverage is listed at 300 dollars with total property loss around 1200 dollars.
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Dodge County Veterans’ Association
Fremont
Pacific Hotel Company
Sidney
Genevive
Boag
Peter Burns
Edgar
Fred Ziegler
Washington
Crete
Department
Congress
Caligi
McKinley
Alger
Central‘ States
New York
Noraskas SC
Gietchoan
Fred. Zeigler
Unclear OCR fragment on Clarksville factory arrest or charge
Incomplete text details a person named Funk and an officer with papers. Mentions Argo Manufacturing in Clarksville and charges or employment events tied to a brief arrest or proceeding. OCR quality hinders precise facts or dates.
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Wotes
Lewis
Funk
Ares
Feusteay
LVN Certions
Clarksville
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Rough Riders
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Idea
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Temerario
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