Various Nebraska Local Notes and Incidents
Spread of events across the state includes Chautauqua July 3 to 15 and county fairs. Norfolk Epworth league meets at Wayne while Gage teachers’ institute draws 250 attendees. Burglary at Wa hoo yields a watch and $4. Otoe and York counties report weather and livestock issues. Cripple Creek arrest in a Hastings area post office robbery case. Carrico post office to be discontinued. Nebraska State Sunday School moved to Omaha July 28 to 30. deaths and pensions listed. lightning damages in Beatrice. Lynch tornado leaves destruction with one injury. Local crime, weather, and civic events reflect a busy span of Nebraska life.
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Otoe County
Tuayxer County
Norfolk
Epworth League
Wayne
Anderson
Wahoo
Gage County
Teachers’ Institute
Auburn
Johnson County
Ogalalla
Pat Sulllivay
Hastings
Cripple Creek
Carrico
Hayes Center
Farrell
Farrell & Co
Omaha
Henry Backner
Nehawka
Grand Island
Willtam Ream
Thurston County
Pender
South Omaha
Morris Mayer
Joan Hitt
Lanham
Tux
Nebraska State Sunday School Association
LL Brett
Marengo
Brett
Nebraska items and incidents in Dodge and surrounding counties
Alns. Johneison of Hayes county slips while drawing water and breaks a limb. Hans Peter Jensen, 23, drowns while bathing at Baldwin's Lake, Dodge county. his father in Atlantic, Iowa, wires to recover the body. Deceased was single and worked as a farm hand in Dodge county for two years. State Superintendent distributes $260,410.12 among counties for the state school fund. Congressman Kem is hung in effigy at Benson. Roentgen surgery demonstrates needle removal by shadow graph. Epworth League preparations in Nebraska City. bald eagle shot near Cass county. burglaries at Eldorado store and post office. Masonic grand lodge officers elected. Washington: Rep Hainer crafts Indian reservation payment extension bill.
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Johneison
Hayes County
Hans Peter Jensen
Baldwin's Lake
Dodge County
Atlantic
de. C. P. Fant
Beatrice
Augustana Swedish Lutheran Synod
Omaha
FE. N. Swanberg
Oakland
E A. Fogelstrom
Feren
Sioux City
J.torell
Swedenburg
Neb
J. F. Helin
G A. Falk
Council Bluffs
G. A. Ossian
Stanton
S. M. Will
Wahoo
Lillie
James Lillie
Hanover
Kas
North Loop
Scotia
Fullerton
Burlington & Missouri Railway
Nebraska
Claude Hoover
Sam du Sheis
Holcomb
Messrs. M. A. Acheson
James A. Powers
Hoover
Joan Samuelson
Stromaburg
Samuelson
Epworth League
State League
Nebraska City
Edwin A. Schell
J. D
Epworth League of the World
J. I. Berry
D. D
Epworth Herald
W. P. Murray
A. G. Wolfenbarger
Lincoln
Ed Fifield
Eldorado
Masonic Grand Lodge of
Charles J. Phelps
Schuyler
Johnb. Dinsmore
Sutton
Frank H. Young
Broken Bow
Christian Hartman
William R. Bowen
Henry C. Harmon
Samuel R. Smith
Indianola
James A. Tul Jeys
Red .Cloud
William W. Keysor
Albert W. Crites
Chadron
Frances E White
Plattsmouth
Jacob King
Papillion
Grand Lodge of
Kerens Defeats Filley for National Committee Seat
In St Louis on June 16 the Kerens faction routed Filley in a Missouri Republican state delegation caucus. Secret ballots chose Kerens supporters for national committee slots, with Bittinger and Minnis as credentialers and Jurdon and Bothwell for permanent organization. Final tallies showed Kerens winning the key vote by large margins, signaling faction strength.
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St. Louis
Filley
Kerens
Warner
Neidringhaus
Frank
George A. Purdy
Fifteenth
Major Warner
Ben Leonard
Bolivar
Purdy
Leonard
National
Mr. Bittinger
Bothwell
Sedalia
Bittinger
Hew Leonard
John L Bittinger
St. Joseph
J. L. Minnis
Carroll County
Minnis
Ss. W. Jurdon
Holden
J. H. Bothwell
Committee On
Jurdon
F. G. Neidringhaus
Committee On Resolutions
Nathan Frank
Neidringhans
Plans of Silverites at Convention Spark Dramatic Split
Delegates from Idaho Montana and Colorado drift toward a silver versus gold clash at the Republican convention in St Louis. Senators Dubois Teller and Representative Hartman marshal anti gold forces aiming to pressure a straight gold plank. Teller’s speech expected as a pivotal moment before possible severance from the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Dubois
Idaho
Hartman
Montana
Teller
Colorado
Republican Party
Ita
Leget
Utah
Nevada
Chicago
Populist Leaders Die After Saloon Fight
Monroe Jackson and Vest, both Populist leaders, quarrelled in J. W. Vest saloon after drinking. Jackson drew and Vest fired, a street fight followed. Jackson was shot through the body and died an hour later along with Vest after severe blood loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalifeamt
HeartzenLe
Ain
Monroe Jackson
J. W. Vest
Vest
Jackson
West
Famous Trio Rumor of Cleveland Reed and Carlisle Law Firm
A rumor from a prominent New York law firm says Grover Cleveland, Thomas B Reed, and Secretary Carlisle will form a firm named Cleveland Reed Carlisle after March 4 1897. Report notes Reed visited the White House often before Congress adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cleveland
Grover Cleveland
Thomas B. Reed
Carlisle
Cleveland, Reed & Carlisle
Reed
White House
Congress
Doctor's Wedding Triggers Malicious Fire Destruction
Dr. H J Ravold state grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias was recently married. Mrs Lizzie Palm a young widow entered the doctor's office in St. Josefa Missouri and destroyed much of his furniture after learning of the marriage. Palm admitted a long standing love affair with the doctor and said she took poison during a personal crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Josefa, Mo
H. J. Ravold
The
Knights of Pythias
Lizzie Palm
Bryan and Silver Republicans Confer
Ex congressman Bryan of Nebraska met with free silver Republicans from the West in St. Louis on June 16. When asked about his mission he said they would be found next November voting the same ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
St. Louis
Nebraska
West
Evangelist Charged with Bigamy In Wyoming Case
Denver report says Sheriff Davis of Rawlins Wyoming arrived to take into custody Reverend C. M. Thorp an evangelist sought for bigamy. Thorp admits a wife in Iowa and married a young girl at Evans ton Wyoming on May 30 before deserting her after three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Sheriff Davis
Rawlins
Wyo
C. M. Thorp
Wyoming
Thorp
Iowa
Evanston
Transvaal Raiders Held for Trial in Bow Street
In London at Bow Street police court, Dr. J. S. Jameson Major Sir John Willoughby Colonel R. Grey Major R. White Colonel A. F. White and Henry F Coventry were committed for trial. The other accused were discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bow Street
J. S. Jameson
Sir John Willoughby
R. Grey
R. White
A. F. White
Henry F. Coventry
Transvaal
Mother Kills 1 Year Old With Axe in Lawrence
In Lawrence Kansas this morning Mrs Lacy Sheets described as demented for some time killed her one year old daughter with an axe. After the act she appeared unaware of what she had done.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence, Kan
President goes fishing at Leesburg Trout Preserve
Washington reports the President and Internal Revenue Commissioner Miller have traveled to Leesburg Virginia for a fishing trip. They will stay with Mr. Harrison at a trout preserve just outside the village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Cleveland
Washington
Internal Revenue
Miller
Leesburg
Harrison
Picnic draws thousands to Turners event at Kor man’s park
Leavenworth Kansas 6000 to 8000 people attended the Turners picnic at Kor man’s park with 2000 visitors watching exhibitions. Prize turning contests began yesterday and continued to 7 y.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Korman’s Park
Fire destroys St Vincent’s Sanitarium in Santa Fe
A fire at St Vincent’s Sanitarium operated by the Sisters of Charity in Santa Fe New Mexico last night caused extensive damage to the buildings and hospital complex. The loss is estimated at 100000 dollars with 96000 dollars insured. No lives were reported lost despite the crowded premises.
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Santa Fe
N. M
St. Vincent’s
Sisters of Charit
Cnoex
General Baratieri Acquitted by Court Martial
Rome dispatch confirms General Baratieri's acquittal by the court martial over charges related to the defeat of Italian forces at Massawari. The decision follows proceedings on the Abyssinian campaign actions.
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General Baratieri
Rome
Massowari
Baratieri
Startling Catarrh Snuff Sells at the Counter
A witty customer asks for something to start a haliky horse. The clerk retrieves a package and offers catarrh snuff for fifty cents, claiming it will make the horse sneeze. The scene unfolds around the stove in a small country drugstore as Chicago Tribune notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Drugs List
Chicago Tribune
Mrs Meekton Fashion Rumor Surfaces
Mr Meekton denies rumors about Mrs Meekton and attire as chatter spreads. A friend hears him express a wistful thought that she might wear certain items, while he remains distant, delaying judgment.
Platt Threatens Walkout Over New York Delegates
New York figures including Thomas C Platt threaten to bolt if anti McKinley delegates are seated at the national convention. Platt says six regular New York delegates may be expelled and the rest may walk out, while Reed urges supporters to persist in contesting seats. Hanna refuses to comment as party tensions rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Deelarea
New York
Mark Hanna
Reed
Sr. Lows
Thomas C. Platt
Morton
Mr. Platt
Hahn
Ohio
McKinney
Platt
I'welfth
New York City
Cornelius Bliss
S. W. B. Cruger
Stoward Carroll
J. W. Barnes
Bliss
Cruger
William 8. Brookfield
Anson G. McCook
Jolbn Reisenweber
Alexander T. Mason
National Committee
Hanna
New York Belt
Doran Emerges Leader as Minnesota Delegation Chooses Him
In St Paul June 13 1913 Michael Doran longtime political figure and National committeeman from Minnesota defeated rivals at the Democratic state convention. He won strong support to lead Minnesota’s delegation to Chicago then requested replacement by Daniel W Lawler of St Paul. The convention granted the request after a dramatic fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Pau
Minn
Minnesota
Michael Doran
Blisi
Stent
Asteee
Chicago
Daniel W. Lawler
St. Paul
Northwest
Doran
Rebellion in Corea Over Prolonged King at Russian Legation
Dispatches report a new Corea rebellion sparked by King’s prolonged stay at the Russian legation. Insurgents claim the monarch’s absence disgraces the country and 22,000 men have risen to demand action. News from Havana notes Spanish troops are three months in arrears, fueling unrest among soldiers.
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Vancouvern
B. C
Corea
Havana
Congress Guesses At Close Of Fifty Fourth Session
Washington June 12 The Senate began the final session of the Fifty fourth Congress with scattered attendance. A Senate committee will wait on the President as Mr Sherman and Mr Smith are named. A District of Columbia charity inquiry committee is appointed to probe sectarian control per the appropriation bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther House
Washington
Senate
Congress
Sherman
Committee of the House
Messrs
Sherman and
Smith
Harris, Faulkner and McMillin
District of Columbia
Fire destroys American Havarsos exchange killing hundreds of horses
In New York on June 13 a blaze wrecked the American Havarsos exchange building near Broadway and Seventh Avenue. About 150 horses perished, including Elsia G. valued at 7,500 with a 2194 record, and 100 carriages burned. Property loss estimated at 200,600 with owners Brad ley of Kentucky and others losing multiple horses.
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New York
Havarso Exchange
Broadway
Seventh Avenue
Fiftieth
Tifty First Streets
Elsia G
John Bradley
Kentucky
Warwick & Budson
J. Deher
Jackson
Miech
John Teschner
Chicago
Quarrymen Strike Expands Across Cleveland Area
Two thousand quarrymen are out on strike in Cleveland area quarries. The strike at Cleveland Stone Company locations Berea Westover Colossia and North Amherst has expanded to involve 2 100 workers.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Cleveland Stone Company
Berea
Westover
Colossia
North Amherst
Iowa Patent Office Report Promotes Patents and Patents Help
Des Moines report lists J S Lord granted copyright for N Rays Practically Illustrated and A W McFarland’s Canada patent for an egg and packing separator with U S patent status. Also noted are patents allowed for Granburg Ulrich monument design and Purinton asbestos reinforced pans, plus Duplex Type Writer patents and a typographical adding machine. Live stock and fraudour markets follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Patent Office
Des Moines
J. S. Lord
A. W. McFarland
West Bend
I A
Canada
U. S
Marcel
A. Granburg
Ulrich
J .K. Purinton
Duplex Type Writer
Duplex ‘Type Writer Co
A.S. Dennis
Iowa
Hawkeyes
Troms G.&j
Baery-Orwie
Ena
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Sidney Telegraph
Charles Callahan
Rye
York County
Bradham
Benedict
Ep Cxosry
Grata Trimmer
Republican
Cottonwood
Emporia
Kanai
State University
John C. Logue
Stromeburg
William M. Knotts
Henry A. McCune
Red Cloud
Thomse Moore
Macon
William G
Stratton
Peter P. Head
North Bend
Texas
Nebraska Club
B. F. Canter
Gordon
J. B. Fenny
Ainsworth
Oregon
Peter Jonaxson
Elkholm Road
Johnnson
Valley County
Will Pace
Weet Beatrice
Pace
Lynch
Boyd County
Charles Anderson
Cass County
Hainer
Mr. Filley
Tion
Meed
Hila
Transvaal Raiders
Minnesota Democratic
Sands of Dollars
Crematec
New ‘York
St. Laewhere
Lole
Weiking
Hada
Sagennes
New, York
T. Louis
Castle—Nativ ‘Euteers
Kansas
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