Multiple World and Local News Briefs From Across the Nation
A collage of short notices reports wage demand at a Lewiston mill a Wyoming post office closure a university headship in Evanston and a Boston death all amid a mix of international U S and regional items including a Juarez bull fight casualties a St Louis budget vote gifts to conservatories and a chorus of other happenings across 1902 era America including gifts from Carnegie and imperial decrees in Madrid and Pekin.
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Lewiston
Twaton
Johnson County
Wyo
Clearmont
Edmund James
Northwestern University
Evanston
Julia B. French
Boston
Govera
Island
Samar
Lukban
Juarez
Mexico
French Chamber of Deputies
France
St. Louis
Eben D. Jordan
Bastion
New England Conservatory of Music
Madrid
Marine Hospital Service
Berkeley
Cal
San Francisco
W. Geishenen
Fairfield National Bank
New York
Pekin
M Romania Avezana
William Henry Frost
New York Tribune
Providence
R. 1
Brown University
W. E. Hicks
North Dakota Manual Training School
Ellendale
IW. D
Andrew Carnegie
Denver
Nebraska
South Dakota
Colonial
Missouri
Germania
London Morning Leader
Vienna
Macedonia
Sistov
Kastoria
Turkey
Philippines
Chicago
Lou Siils
Winnebago
Neb
Omaha
Frederick Stein
Peace Mission of Schalkburger Involving Special Train
Acting President Schalkburger and officials arrived at Balmoral under a flag of truce and proceeded to Orange River Colony for talks. They later boarded for Kroonstadt under safe conduct, amid signs London hopes for possible peace negotiations.
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Schalkburgher
Pretoria
Schalkburger
F. W. Reitz
the Transvaal
Lucas, Meyer and Krugh
Balmoral
Here
Orange River Colony
Lord Kitchener
Kroonstadt
Rhenosterkopje
London
Reitz
Meyer
Krugh
Mr. Steyn
Delvet
Delarey
Steyn
Mr. Schalkburger
Thelarey
War Office
Associated Press
Commandant Krugh
Swaziland
Wilson on Germanys Act Effect on Meat Trade
Secretary Wilson said not yet sure how far the U S government will act regarding the new German meat act effective October 1 The foreign demand favors light cured meats and the German law could cut much pork trade He respects German chemists and would protect against borax treated imports urged by their findings with borax deemed deleterious.
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Washington
Wilson
House panel removes flag sailors ban from Chinese exclusion bill
The House Committee on Foreign Affairs voted nearly unanimously to strike the clause prohibiting ships flying the American flag from employing Chinese sailors at wages under $2,000 per offense. The provision had been a major point of contention in the bill.
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Washington
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Death Sentence Ready in Aurora Murder Trial
John Vince was found guilty of first degree murder for killing Wallace Ward, a Frisco brakeman, last fall in Aurora Missouri. The verdict comes as a death sentence option is considered in the case.
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Aurora
John Vince
Wallace Ward
Frisco
White House conference on Cuba transition with Wood
President, Secretary Root, Payne and Governor General Leonard Wood met at the White House for several hours to discuss Cuba’s transfer of control. Wood plans a brief stay to learn conditions, while Payne notes postal matters can shift smoothly with some officials retained temporarily.
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Washington
D. C
Cuba
White House
Root
Payne
Leonard Wood
Wood
Fight on Cuban Reciprocity Faces House Debate
Washington March 24 A slim chance exists that the Cuban reciprocity issue may reach the house floor next week Progress favors postponement with Payne's reciprocity plan awaiting action after the Moss Rhea election case vote The army bill is slated for consideration first with general debate used to attack administration policy in the Philippines
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Washington
Payne
Moss-Rhea
Philippines
Cholera Strikes Manila As Disease Worsens
Manila reports four new cholera cases and two deaths raising fears of an outbreak. General Chaffee moves the Third Infantry aboard the transport Grant to avoid city contact. The ship sails for San Francisco a week early. Five provincial cases are also recorded.
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Manila
Tyro
Chaffee
Third Infantry
United States
Grant
San Francisco
War Department orders troops to abstain from drink
War department officials, worried by rising tropical diseases among Philippine and other troops, issued an order to commanding generals. It enjoins strict scrutiny of troops habits and morals and urges leaders to set a personal example to protect health by avoiding alcohol and disease risks.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
Philippines
Farmer Badly Injured in Wagon Accident
Osceola Neb March 24 One of Vaney precincts solid farmers John Burgess injured when he climbed the wagon tongue to adjust harness. The horses started and he was thrown beneath them. The team then fled and Burgess lay by the road until found, badly bruised and believed trampled.
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Osceola
Neb
VaNey Precinct
John Burgess
President's Day Set At Charleston Exposition
Columbia March 24 to April 9 designated as president's day at the Charleston exposition. The highlight is Major Jenkins receiving a sword presented by his former Rough Riders chief, a gift from South Carolinians.
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Columbia
S. C
Charleston
Major Jenkins
The
Rough Riders
Montréal Milling Firms Buy W. W. Ogilvie Outfit
Charles R. Jiosmer of Montreal and W. Thompson of Winnipeg have bought the W. W. Ogilvie Milling company for about 3.5 million dollars. The firm, dating to 1801, operates three Montreal mills and additional mills at Goderich Seaforth Winnipeg and Fort William with plans to reorganize and expand.
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Montreal
Charles R. Jiosmer
W. Thompson
Winnipeg
W. W. Ogilvie Milling Company
Goderich
Seaforth
Fort Wiliam
Where Marconi Will Build Station
WALIFAX N S March 24 Signor Marconi has definitely decided to locate his wireless station at Table Head Glace Bay The machinery has been ordered.
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Marconi
Walifax
N. S
Maroh 24
Table Head
Glace Bay
UC. B
Public lands of Porto Rico declared U.S. property
Attorney General Krox rules that lands once Spanish crown domain in Porto Rico, per the Paris Treaty, now belong to the United States. The opinion follows a Interior Department request on whether lands were ceded or remain Porto Rico property.
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Washington
Krox
Porto Rico
Spain
Paris
United States
Secretary of the Interior
Fleek Held Responsible in Nebraska Double Drowning
Madi son Fleek of Linwood Nebraska is in jail on a manslaughter charge after a team backed from a Platte River bridge causing the deaths of Mrs Rima and her niece. Fleek says he fled due to noise from the drownings. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Monday as search for the bodies continues.
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Schuyler, Neb
Madison Fleek
Linwood
Neb
Rima
Platte River
Fie
Frank Reizicka
Son
Fleck
Prospective Coal Vein Near Jackson Iowa Says Rich Deposit
Des Moines mining expert Douglas Cameron, formerly with the U S Department of Agriculture, drilling near Jackson Nebraska for Sioux Beet Syrup and Preserving reports approaching a third coal vein. He notes eight feet of coal in 191 feet drilled and predicts a vein ten feet below could pay for mining, calling the find a potential fortune.
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Jackson
Neb
Douglas Cameron
Des Moines
Department of Agriculture
United States
Sioux Beet Syrup and Preserving Company
Carnegie Offers 20000 for Beatrice Library Building
Mayor A J Green of Beatrice reports a letter from Andrew Carnegie offering to donate 20000 to the city for a new library building if the city provides a site and commits 2000 yearly to library support. The town’s current levy is 1800 with low valuation, and a site purchase is expected to be funded by popular subscription. The library now sits in cramped quarters in the government building as demand grows.
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Beatrice, Neb
A. J. Green
Library Board
Beatrice
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
Emerson Boy Injured In Freight-Train Accident
Clyde Olmsted, 17, was dragged by freight train rods while returning from a trip with other youths. He struck his head near Stoltz's crossing and is unconscious with a suspected skull fracture. A farmer helped bring him to Emerson where doctors treat his serious injuries.
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Emerson
Neb
Clyde Olmsted
Olmsted
Stoltz's
Pardon for Rhea Faces Political Lobbying in Nebraska
Fremont Neb March 24 The report that Indiana lawmakers are pressing Governor Savage to pardon or commute Rhea sentenced for the Snyder murder of Herman Zahn surprised Snyder residents. Zahn supporters vow to file a strong remonstrance and Rhea's attorneys will pursue all legal remedies before conceding.
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Fremont
Neb
Indiana
Savage
Rhea
Herman Zahn
Snyder
Zahn
Delayed Telegram Causes Local Corn Loss Judgment
In Fremont Nebraska on March 24 a district court awarded Nye-Schneider a $150 judgment against Western Union Telegraph for failing to deliver a telegram promptly to the Morehead agent directing sale of 5,000 bushels of corn. The delay caused corn to drop 3 cents per bushel.
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Fremont, Neb
Nye-Schneider Company
Western Union Telegraph Company
Morehead
Supreme Court Rules on Marriage Relation Question
The Nebraska Supreme Court rules that marriage is a limited social status defined by free consent, not a formal ceremony. In the Michigan versus McGuckin case, McGuckin and his partner planned marriage during divorce proceedings, but no ceremony occurred, affecting an estate settlement.
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Supreme Court
Lincoln, Neb
University of Michigan
McGuckin
Douglas County
Kirkpatrick
McGucking
Smartville to Keep Name Helena Not Adopted
Washington reports that Smartville in Johnson county Nebraska will retain its name. Despite petitions and arguments for Helena, post office officials ruled against the change due to potential confusion with Helena Montana. Citizens and railroads argued the case, noting Robert Smart’s philanthropy and previous naming.
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Washington
Smartville
Robert Smart
Johnson County
Smart
Stell
District Court
Helena
Mont
Four Years at Hard Labor for Assault in Nebr Court
Gorge Mann pleaded guilty to assault in district court and Judge Thompson sentenced him to four years in the penitentiary at hard labor. He coaxed two young sisters to ride with him and abused the older girl, aged nine, with the crime committed several miles from the city.
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Grand Island
Neb
Gorge Mann
Thompson
Mann
Nebraska Insurance Risks in 1901 Increase
Lincoln March 22 Nebraska’s insurance risks rose more in 1901 than in any 15 year period. A report by the state auditing department will show each company’s business in Nebraska, with all classes in healthy condition, less losses and more in force.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Mustering In Of New Engineering Signal Corps In Fremont
In Fremont Nebraska a meeting at the G A R hall on March 22 will muster in members who signed the membership roll for the new engineering and signal corps formed in February Lieut A M Hull of Fremont and University of Nebraska will serve as mustering officer under Adjutant General Barry's order.
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Fremont, Neb
Barry
G. A. R. Hall
Engineering and Signal Corps
A. M. Hull
University of Nebraska
Women Adjudged Insane in Nebraska
ST PAUL Nebraska March 22 Mrs Chris Sorenson wife of the Elba blacksmith was adjudged insane and taken to the Lincoln asylum Mrs Dora Hawley of York Nebraska was adjudged insane by the commission both cases deemed serious by local reports
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ST. Paul
Neb
Chris Sorenson
Elba
Lincoln
York, Neb
Dora Hawley
Encampment Dates Set For Omaha Meeting
Assistant Adjutant General Matt Howe of the Grand Army of the Republic confirmed that the encampment will be held in Omaha on May 22 and 23. Earlier dates were reported incorrectly but the final plan is now definite, with all but one post agreeing to the postponement from the original May 14 schedule.
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Lincoln
Neb
Matt Howe
Grand Army of the Republic
Grand Army
Omaha
Baltimore Man Wins After 19-Year Pursuit for Wheat Overcharge
George T. Gambrill of Baltimore spent nineteen years pursuing a $4.50 overcharge by the Baltimore & Ohio road from a 1883 wheat shipment. After ignoring his data, officials faced a flood of postal cards and scented notes, and the railroad finally settled the claim.
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George T. Gambrill
Baltimore
Baltimore & Ohio Road
Railroad
Belgian Railways to Install Two-Tone Whistles
Railway authorities aim to reduce passenger ear distress by equipping engines with two tone whistles. The softer signal will be used at stations or when trains pass crowded platforms to minimize noise impact on nervous systems.
Cuss Words Costly for Kentucky Man in Word War
John Bloomfield of South Ports mouth Kentucky faced fifteen counts for cursing in a neighbor dispute. A local magistrate fined him $15 plus a one cent general fine under a Kentucky law fining curses at one dollar each.
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John Bloomfield
Portsmouth
Kentucky
Bloomfield
Strong Letter Prompts Cure Claim For Dodd's Kidney Pills
A reader from La Farge Wisconsin reports severe back pain for four weeks eased after using four boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills. The letter credits the remedy with complete pain relief and greater value than doctor visits. The page also includes assorted ads and testimonials, mentioning Hall's Catarrh Cure and other products.
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Dodd
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Jon A. Salter Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
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East
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James Thomas
Bord of Review Bureau of Pensions
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D.C
R. C. Wood
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Dingnore
South Deerfield
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James Young
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