Nebraska items recount local jail, crimes and civic events
The Nebraska section lists various local incidents and notes including church efforts by Swedish residents in Wayne, rifle training in Omaha, tax debates at West Point, a Dixon creamery milk target, a Laurel Butter daily output, injuries from a feed box and a sheller, a Fourth of July celebration fund, rail work by Union Pacific, liquor arrest in Carleton, irrigation district debt, a corn sheller accident, a mayoral home robbery, a cow killed by a train, a horse struck by a freight train, accidental shotgun discharge, a suicide note in Wayne, a driving accident near Hebron, a telegraph pole incident, a missing letter on a Daykin elevator, a factory decision in Fremont, a large debt in Hastings, a train injury near Hastings, a church debt campaign in Hastings, a missing person case, a factory stock drive for Fremont, a July 4 balloon ascent, courthouse expansion in Dakota City, a McDonald death from hay, a stabbing at Fort Crook, and a (unresolved) arrest.
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Wayne
Thurston Rifles
Omaha
San Antonio
West Point
Dixon Creamery
Bank of Phillips
Laurel Butter Company
Irving Miller
McCool
Union Pacific Company
Columbus
Cedar Rapids
W. W. Lichty
Carleton
Middle Loup Valley
Frank Hardy
Stromsburg
R. Dobson
Sutton
Dick Dobson
Peru State Normal
Lulu Mears
Peru
G. A. R. Post
Scotia
George W. Dell
First Lutheran Church of
Nebraska City
Oswego
N. Y
Oswald Baier
Nehawka
Mayor Curry
Aurora
John Perry
Litchfield
South Auburn
Ethel Beck
Hebron
Morris Darrowitch
R. H. Johansen
Paris Green
Julius Farrell
Julius
The
Valley Creamery Association
Douglas County
Edith Herman
C.H. Nerman
McCook
John Lammers
First National Bank of
Hartington
Mr. Lammers
Cedar County
Nebraska
Robert Atkins
Hastings
Mr. Kimball
Presbyterian Church of
Wesley Pickins
Daykin
Powell
Fremont
W. E. Wiemrrrxa
Dakota City
Judge Brower
McDonald
Robert Smith
Fort Crook
Burke
Smith
Fort Hospital
The Human Ostrich Knife Inventory in Stomach
Dr E Von Quast led a Kansas City operation to remove nails knives screws and tacks from Harry Whallen the human ostrich who swallowed a two blade Barlow knife belonging to Pilot Grove s city marshal The large collection was found in his stomach along with nails glass and other hardware, an extraordinary surgical case with strong survival prospects. Turkey's War Preparation Continue in Constantinople as the government drains Asiatic provinces to supply troops to the Balkans and orders 15000 Mauser rifles
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Kansas City
E. von Quast
City
E von Quast
Whallen
Tim
Whalion
United States
Barnum’s
St. Louis
Pilot Grove
van Quast
Smythe
J. N. Scott
Crooke
Turkey
Constantinople
Balkans
Loomis Expected to Explain Postmaster Picks in Washington
Loomis, Republican candidate for Congress in Missouri's Second District, is due in Washington within a few days to address criticisms of his postmaster recommendations. He has faced complaints from officials in Washington and will outline his views on the matter upon arrival.
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Wasutxortex
Editor Bittinger Fights Ex-Congressman Crowther on Street Car
Major John L. Bittinger of the St Joseph Herald and ex Congressman George C. Crowther fought on a street car in St Joseph Missouri just after noon. Crowther struck Bittinger multiple times over a disputed interview where Bittinger called Crowther a liar. Both men suffered facial injuries but were separated by bystanders. Bittinger vowed to drive Crowther from politics, signaling ongoing enmity related to a post office controversy.
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John L. Bittinger
the &T Joseph Herald
St. Josepu
George C. Crowther
John L. Littinger
the Herald
Major Bittinger
Daily News
Tie
Crowther
Bittinger
Must Serve Uncle Sam at Annapolis Rejects Cadet Resignations
The secretary of the navy vetoed resignations from three Annapolis cadets George Weber Tl L Collins and P L Pratt. Despite four years of service and an eight year pledge many engineers are needed due to depletion. They must complete a two year cruise and then receive commissions as assistant engineers.
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Wasinxgton
Secretary of the Navy
Naval Service
Annapolis
George Weber
Arkansas
Tl. L. Collins
Pennsylvania
P. L Pratt
Illinois
Key
Academy
Long
Engineer Corps
Navy
Senate Approves Sugar Schedule Amendment By Narrow Margin
In Washington on June 14 the Senate backed a Republican caucus amendment to the sugar schedule by 32 to 30. The final tally included 29 Republicans, McEnery of Louisiana, Jones of Nevada, a silver Republican, and Stewart of Nevada voting yes, with 25 Democrats, 3 Populists and 2 silver Republicans voting no. The vote marke d the closest test so far on this issue and suggested caucus-backed amendments were likely to pass.
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Washington
Senate
House
Yeas
McEnery
Louisiana
Jones
Nevada
Stewart
Siam's King Coming on World Tour Plan
Gibraltar reports Maha Chakri yacht preparing to stop in Cronstadt and then visit the United States Canada and Mexico. Officers say the king will spend time in America before reboarding in San Francisco after landing near New York. Exact arrival date in the United States is undecided.
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New Yon
Gibraltar
Maha Chakshri
Cronstadt
Russia
United States
Canada
Mexico
America
New York
San Francisco
Famous Turfman Byron McClelland Dies at 45 in Kentucky
Lexington dispatch reports Byron McClelland, renowned turfman, died last night at age 45. He amassed about 300000 dollars in racing earnings over roughly fifteen years and leaves a wife and an adopted child. His notable horses include Badge Sallie McClelland Henry of Navarre Halma and Prince Lief.
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Lexington
Byron McClelland
Badge
Sallie McClelland
Henry of Navarre
Halma
Prince ‘Lief
Sedalia Man Attempted Suicide Over Refused Marriage
Sedalia Missouri June 14 Edward Emery aged 24 attempted suicide at his Wire Station home six miles south of Sedalia after a young lady refused to marry him. He swallowed strychnine but was saved by Dr E F Gresham.
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Sedalia
Edward Emery
Wire Station
E. F. Gresham
New Mausoleum Planned on Hudson Shore for 19000 Embalmed Bodies
New York boards plan a shoreline mausoleum to inter 19 000 dead using a new embalming process that withers flesh without heat. A laboratory for embalming and a crematory for refuse matter will be built alongside the facility.
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New York
Board of Health
Murderer Rash Testifies In Pierce Trial Of Family Killing
Wayne county killer J Rash describes a divine command to murder his wife and children. Prosecutors clash with defense centering on alleged insanity as witnesses from Rev Wright to Rash himself recount visions, stars, chariots, and revelations guiding the fatal act.
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Rash
Wayne County
Pierce Dispatch
Pierce County
M. H. Leamy
Mr. Wright
Winside
Rush
Wright
Nash
Wayne
Missouri
McKeighan Memorial Services Arranged in Hastings
The McKeighan memorial committee of Judge Thompson Judge Garrett and John Winters met in Hastings to plan memorial services for William A McKeighan on Tuesday the 29th at 2 PM. Governors Bryan Holcomb and other notable figures are expected to attend. The monument committee will meet that morning to arrange funds for a monument at his resting place.
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McKeighan
Thompson
Grand Island
Garrett
Holdrege
John Winters
Red Cloud
Hastings
William A. McKkeighan
W. J. Bryan
Holcomb
Delegates to International Gold Mining Convention Named
Gov Holcomb appoints delegates to attend the international gold mining convention meeting in Denver from July 7 to 9. The aim is to secure national legislation to promote the mining industries of North and South America and to bring together those interested in mining.
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WIHI
Nebraska
Holcomb
Denver
North
South America
Nebraska Pharmaceutical Association Holds Sixteenth Meeting
The concluding day of the sixteenth annual meeting of the Nebraska Pharmaceutical Association in Plattsmouth was busy with business and leisure. Officers elected include F. G. Iricke as president and D. D. Adams, G. W. Moore, A. L. Hanson, Ed J. Chin, Mrs. Bell Hellman, Jerry Bowen, W. W. Ryerson, and Acres as local secretary. Many Nebraska towns plan Fourth of July celebrations.
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Nebraska
Pharmaceutical Association
Nebraska: Pharmaceutical Association
Plattsmouth
F. G. ‘Ricke
D. D. Adams
G. W. Moore
A. 2
Han‘son
Ed. J. Chin
Bell Hellman
Ecumseh
Jerry
Bowen
Wood River
W.W. Ryerson
Acres
Victoria Diamond Jubilee Association formed in Omaha
On May 24 in the Paxton Motel Omaha Nebraska and Iowa citizens of British birth organized the Victoria Diamond Jubilee Association to mark Queen Victoria’s sixty years on the throne. Funds raised will aid the sick and distressed with Creighton Theatre concert on June 21 and a British picnic at Lake Manawa June 22. John Laughland 807 Howard street Omaha is secretary and contact.
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Paxton
Omaha
Nebraska
Iowa
Victoria Diamond Jubilee Association
Queen Victoria
Great Britain
British Isles
John Laughland
Howard Street
Neb
Creighton Theatre
Lake Manawa
Council Bluffs
Missouri Board Rules Coal Rate Case In Favor Of Arthur Coal
The Missouri board of transportation ruled in favor of Arthur Coal Mining Company of Panama Mo ordering Missouri Pacific Railroad to ship mine run coal at mine run rates. Nebraska board received a copy and expects a similar ruling soon, after prior delays awaiting Missouri action.
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Board of Transportation of
State of
Missouri
Arthur Coal Mining Company
Panama
Missouri Pacific Railroad Company
Nebraska State Board of Transportation
Missouri Board
Nebraska Board
Chicory Tariff Provisions Move Through Senate Finance
Washington dispatch reports the senate finance committee will tax chicory root at 1 cent per pound when dried or roasted and 234 cents on manufactured preparation, aligning with the Dingley bill. No new sugar schedule. possible minor changes could hurt the sugar trust.
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Washington Dispatch
Senate Committee On Finance
Thurston
Senate
Sugar Trust
Meikeljohn Acts as Secretary During War Chief Absence
A Washington special reports Secretary of War Alger away and Mr Meikeljohn acting as secretary signing orders and dispatches during the Indian scare in Montana. He handles the war department work in the office he controls and is said to do good work. When the secretary is present the role is routine. in his absence full responsibility falls on the assistant secretary.
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Washington
Alger
Meikeljohn
War Department
Montana
Two Men Drowned in Gothenburg Accident
Two Gothenburg residents, John Anderson and Andrew Johnston, drowned during a late night fishing trip at Goshenburg Lake. A party including Donelson, Frank Sells, Henry Billiere and E Johnston witnessed the incident as both men waded with a net and stepped into deep water, filling their rubber boots and preventing resurfacing.
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Gothenburg
John Anderson
Andrew Johnston
Andrew ‘E. Johnston
John,Donelson
Frank Sells
Henry Billiere
Cozid
Goshenburg ‘Lake
Anderson
Johnston
Sugar Beet Crop Thinning Advances at Local Factory
Grand Island dispatch notes sugar beet fields up to five thousand contracted acres with a thousand already thinned. Factory manager reports less need for replanting this year despite larger acreage, signaling improved early progress.
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Grand Island
Andrews Named Auditor for Treasury Department
Washington dispatch reports ex-Congressman W. E. Andrews of Nebraska appointed auditor for the treasury department. The post pays 3600 dollars annually. Nebraskans expected progress while some local politicians were surprised by the quiet nomination. Republicans concede Andrews deserves recognition from the current administration.
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Andrews
Washington Dispatch
Nebraska
Treasury ‘Department
Miss Evelyn Lease to Lecture at Jamestown Chautauqua
Miss Evelyn Louise Lease daughter of Mary E Lease accepts invitation to deliver her first lecture in July before the national Chautauqua assembly in Jamestown New York. The event marks her debut as a lecturer and will be held in Jamestown.
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Misa Lease
Leetnro
Vienna
Evelyn Louise Glease
Mary E. Lease
National Chautauqua Assembly
Jamestown
N. Y
Lumber executive dies by own action in St Paul
Philip Reilly, president of the John Martin Lumber Company and vice president of the St Paul National Bank, died by his own hand in St Paul on June 11. Authorities cited no stated motive beyond ill health and offered no further explanation for the tragedy.
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St Paul, Minn
Philip Reilly
John Martin Lumber Company
St Paul National Bank
Sugar Schedule Debate Draws Little Public Interest
June 12 Sugar schedule debate in the Senate drew scant public interest as discussions on the tariff bill’s sugar section focused on complex details. Speakers including Jones of Arkansas and West criticized refiners and the sugar trust while Tillman pushed for an export duty on agricultural products. The Cannon amendment granting an export bounty failed 59 to 10, with Pettigrew signaling plans to offer a trust-made goods amendment.
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Wasinxaroy
Senate
Jones
Arkansas
Aldrich
West
Sugar Trust
Caffery
Louisiana
Tillman
South Carolina
Yeas
Messrs
Allen
Butler
Stewart
Harris
Kansas
Heitfeld
Cannon
Mantle
Pettigrew
Roach
Sillman
South Dakotas
Governor immune from judiciary process in subpoena ruling
Judge Simpson held that while the governor must respond to grand jury subpoenas, the judiciary cannot compel executive papers. The governor is exempt from judicial process while in office and is accountable only to the legislature, which may impeach for duty violations.
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Judiciary
Minneapolis
Minn
Simpson
District Bench
Patents Allowed for Hydraulic Harrow and Yoke Attachments
Jows Patent Office report lists allowed patents for I M Evans Clive. An improvement to a triple V shaped drag harrow enables self adjustment over uneven surfaces. Bessie Larson Ruthven receives an attachment to pole yokes to prevent accidental separation during motion. G Baldwin shares half interest. Rhoads and Carmean Buggy Co Marshalltown, for four wheeled vehicle improvement to keep ecliptic springs perpendicular and reduce lurching on rough roads. Printed patent drawings and specs available for 25 cents. Des Moines May 26 1897.
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Jows
I. Tf. Evans
Clive
Bessie Larson
Ruthven
G. Baldwin
Rhoads and Carmean Buggy Co
Marshalltown
A. K. Arnold
United States
Iowa
Hankeyes. Incs. G
J. Rater Onwie
Solicitors of Patents
Des Moines
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Siam
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Heney
Choiee
Peter
South Omaha
Senees
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Weterns
Vane
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