Various 1906 city and national notices and losses
A compilation notes a Grand Island brewery fire with loss around 200000, Boston & Montana declaring a dividend, Dr. Talmage bequeathing 300000, State Mutual Life Annuity placed in receivership, Chicago police and fire spending totals, and Croghan New York fire losses. Also listed are political nominations, budget figures for New York, railroad property assessments, a fatal Oklahoma dugout incident, wrestling results in New Haven, Maryland legislature brief session, Rockefeller associate hurt, Kansas convention dates, Roosevelt and Austin poetry dedication, London Geographical Society appointment, David Hanchett death, Alton shop meat ban, airship speed plan, San Francisco rail president appointment, Seattle keel plans for Nebraska battleship, National City Bank capital increase, Manila cholera data, Ohio and New York pottery combine, El Paso shooting, Choctaw and Chickasaw leases policy, Grand Army Lincoln armored car talk, and Kansas City accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska State Board of Equalization
E. Frew
Roger Mills County
Oklahoma
New Haven
Conn
Farmer Burns
Iowa
J. H. Dwyer
Maryland
Samuel J. Andrews
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company
Lakewood
N. J
Kansas
Roosevelt
Alfred Austin
Laurocate
England
Kim
S. W. Williston
School of Medicine
University of Kansas
London Geographical Society
David Hanchett
Brooklyn
Edwin Forrest
Charlotte Cushman
United Railronda Company
San Francisco
Arthur Holland
New York
Seattle
Wash
Nebraska
E. P. Savage
National City Bank of
New York City
Manila
Ohio
el Paso
Tex
Sheeny” Harris
Clarence Wolverton
Wolverton
Coart
Secretary of the Interior
Washington Times
Lincoln
Omaha
EK. M. Harrison
Kansas City
Morton Dies At Lake Forest After Illness Months
Former Secretary of Agriculture J Sterling Morton died at 4 30 pm at the home of his son Mark Morton in Lake Forest Illinois. Illness spanned several months with cerebral thrombus listed as the cause. Morton helped found Arbor Day and Arbor Lodge near Nebraska City where his life and family influenced state development and Chicago finance eyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
J. Sterling Morton
Lake Forest
Mark Morton
Mexico
Paul Morton
Morton
Nebraska
Nebraska City
Neb
Mark
Mr. Morton
Arbor Lodge
Joy
Paul
Carl
Joy Morton
Santa Fe Railroad
Morton Industries
Waukegan, Jr
Senate Debates Philippine Government Bill Stall in Week
Washington notes indicate the senate will mainly continue debate on the Philippine government bill with minor matters discussed only when no speaker is ready on the bill. No speeches in support are planned and talks have been limited to minority Philippine committee members, though other Democratic senators may oppose the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Philippine Committee
Bank of Spain Weekly Report Shows Gold and Silver Increases
Madrid report for the week ended Saturday records gold in hand up 190000 pesetas and silver in hand up 3016000 pesetas while notes in circulation fall by 535000 pesetas as of April 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Bank of Spain
Deaf mute citizen killed by train in Valparaiso
Valparaiso Nebraska April 28 J Mr Edwards a respected local resident was instantly killed by a passing train He was deaf mute and did not hear the approach of the cars The tragedy occurred in town drawing brief local notice
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparatso
Neb
Mr. Edwards
Edwards
Railroad Builder Morris Flickey Dies at 77
Morris Flickey, a pioneer railroad builder and originator of the Hannibal road in Missouri, died in St. Joseph today at age 77.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St, Joseph, Mo
Morris Flickey
Hannibal Road
Missouri
Astor to be Barons Clivedon of Taplow
London dispatch reports William Waldorf Astor will be created Baron Clivedon of Taplow next month. The title elevation follows ongoing prominence in politics and society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
London
Wiliam Waldorf Astor
Wright Praises Chaffee At Manila Farewell Banquet
Acting Civil Governor Luke E Wright lauded the Ninth Infantry officers for paving the way for civil authorities. He praised General Chaffee as a royal supporter of civil rule despite occasional policy differences. Chaffee replied that the army must support civil authorities and suppress the rebellion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Ninth Infantry
Luke E. Wright
Chaffee
Wright
House to debate omnibus public building bill this week
Washington April 28 The House schedules a miscellaneous week with the omnibus public building bill rule to be brought in and passed today District of Columbia business fills the day Wednesday the agricultural bill is to be acted on and then the District of Columbia appropriation bill. Only two appropriation bills naval and general deficiency remain to be acted on indicating a well advanced long session of Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
District of Columbia
Congress
Grant Leads Samar Campaign and Captures Insurgent Leader
General Frederick D. Grant commands gun boats Basca Basco steam launches and native fighters to the Gandara river Samar where insurgent leader Gueverra and his command are brought down the coast. The force includes Rafael Sebastian Abaki and thirty eight officers with 189 men and 161 rifles. Three hundred insurgents with 131 rifles expected to surrender at Catbalogan. Three thousand bolo men, some with rifles, surrendered at Sulat, Samar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Frederick D. Grant
Gandara
Samar
Gueverra
Rafel Sebastian
Abaki
Catbalogan
Sulat
Retaliation urged if control of Canadian Pacific passes
The Daily Express quotes Sir Charles Tupper advising retaliatory steps if Morgan interests gain control of the Canadian Pacific railroad. He favors taxing American imports and special legislation to protect Canadian interests, in the event of a change in control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Daily Express
Beaver Line
Atlantic
Charles Tupper
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Morgan
Kruger May Visit America Rumors Denied
The Hague reports Paris claims of Steyn visiting Europe are baseless. Boer agents in America urge Kruger to visit the United States next June and his compliance depends on pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Hague
Paris
Steyn
Orange Free State
Europe
Kruger
America
United States
Conaty Denies Resignation Report For Catholic Univ
Bishop James Conaty rector of the Catholic University of America says there is no plan to resign and that reports of discord and financial trouble have no foundation. He stresses no dissensions exist and he will remain in his post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James Conaty
Catholic University of America
Arbitration ruling against Rosa Gelb trunk damage claim
The arbitration commission of congress rejected Rosa Gelb trunk case after her husband sought $22,000 in damages from Salvador for property destroyed during the 1898 revolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arbitration Commission of Congress
Rosa Gelbtrunk
Salvador
Cholera Strikes Manila and Provinces in Luzon
Cholera cases rise in Manila with 555 infections and 449 deaths and in surrounding provinces 1599 cases and 1163 deaths. Americans report few infections as disease mainly affects natives and Chinese in Southern Luzon regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Camarine
Luzon
Memorial Day Observance Ordered by Nebraska G A R
Grand Army of the Republic announces Memorial day observance for May 30 with decorations for Civil War and Spanish War graves, flag at half mast, school programs, and Lincoln's Gettysburg Address to be read as a featured element.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Celestial Empire
Department of Patriotic Instruction
Grand Army of the Republic
Winter Wheat Favored for Nebraska Prospects
Lincoln Nebraska April 28 Winter wheat as a crop for Nebraska has enormous possibilities declares Associate Director Lyon in a bulletin issued by the Nebraska experiment station Not only are the large yields of this wheat such as to recommend its culture to the farmers of the state but the quality of Nebraska winter wheat gives it a high standing among buyers and consumers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Lyon
Nebraska Experiment Station
Beatrice Institute Board Inspects Feeble Minded Institute
Beatrice Nebraska April 28 State Treasurer William Stucfer Secretary of State George Marsh and Commissioner of Public Lands and Buildings George Follmer as members of the State Board of Public Lands and Buildings conducted an inspection at the Institute for Feeble Minded in Beatrice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice
Neb
William Stucfer
George Marsh
Commission of Public Lands and Buildings
George Follmer
State Board of Public Lands and Buildings
Institute
Dynamite Blow Opens Clinton Court House Safe
In Clinton Arkansas a dynamite blast opened the Van Buren county courthouse safe and about $6000 in school funds was stolen. Police sought leads as investigators blamed the break on an organized crime attempt. The heist shocked residents and prompted renewed security measures at local schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton, Ark
van Buren County Court House
Governor Grants Reprieve for William Rhea in Nebraska
Governor Savage grants a reprieve for William Rhea to July 10, 1903, citing doubtful merit of the death penalty and potential life imprisonment issues. The order delays execution, requires hard labor and solitary confinement, and records the reasoning in state penitentiary and supreme court records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Savage
William Rhea
Willam Rhea
State Penitentiary
Supreme Court
Rhea
T. William Rhea
Bb. D. Davis
George W. Martin
State of
Nebraska
Janitors Threaten Strike Over Dandelion Ban
Lincoln Neb April 26 janitors at the state house threaten to strike to resist the State Board of Public Lands and Buildings order to remove all dandelion plants from the capitol lawn by May 1. They say the deadline is impossible and they will quit if forced to hire others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
State House
State Board of Public Lands and Buildings
Capitol Lawn
Four Nebraskans plan world tour on foot with mule
Amandus Krause William Gelfeke George Meier and Ed Clancy of West Point Nebraska announce a world tour on foot with no money starting May 1. They will travel with a pack mule and camping gear and expect to complete the journey in two to three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Neb
Amandus Krause
William Gelfeke
George Meier
Ed Clancy
Nebraska City Man Loses Diamonds
James H. Butler of Nebraska City lent a diamond stud valued at 1000 dollars. It is unknown whether the stone was stolen or lost from the setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska City
James H. Butler
Yakes Deserter to Fort Crook
Sher iff W. H. Cummings received orders from army authorities at Fort Crook to bring Fred Bebble the deserter there at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakes
Fort Crook
Tecumseh, Neb
Beatrice Church Dedicated After $4000 Erection
Beatrice Nebraska April 26 The Mennonite church recently built in this city at a cost of 4000 dollars was dedicated Sunday centerpiece of the community ceremony with members and local officials in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rbhatrich
Neb
Poisoned by Eating Salmon
Nebraska City, April 28 Fireman William Secord of the starch works in Elmwood was poisoned after eating canned salmon. He is seriously ill but physician says he is now out of danger. The salmon reportedly remained in the can after opening, likely causing the toxin from tin juices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska City
Neb
William Secord
Starch Works
Elmwood
York County Crops Flourish in Spring Report
York Neb April 26 Growing crops are in fine condition in York county. Never has winter wheat looked better with fields four to seven inches high. About 50 percent of the acreage is in winter wheat. A notable portion has oats emerging well and showing good early vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York, Neb
York County
Defiance Starch Promises Superior Brightness for 10 Cents
A peculiar ad claims Defiance Starch offers distinct whiteness and one third more for 10 cents. The copy touts a unique process and urges consumers not to miss the “Red Cross Ball Blue” for keeping fabrics snow white. It notes widespread use and a warning against delaying laundry actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brest
Vogeler's Curative Compound touted for indigestion relief
An advertisement extols Vogeler's Curative Compound as a universal stomach remedy. It cites a testimonial from Mrs Bowell of Winchester Ohio and claims the formula comes from a leading London physician. St Jacob's Oil Ltd offers a free sample bottle by mail from Baltimore Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vogeler
W. Bowell
Priory Street
Winchester
Col
London
St. Jacob's Oil, Ltd
Baltimore
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Sidney
Grand Island
Boston & Montana
Dr. Talmage
State Mutual Life Annuity Company of
Illinois
Croghan
N. Y
Joseph W. Babcock
Wisconsin
New York State
Chicago & Alton
Alton
Arbor Day
Son
Astor
Taft
Grant
Conaty
Beatrice Institute
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Enkpemegllaatrg
Colorado
Kansas-Houlder Oil and Gas Co
Areu
Martin & Owen Brokerage Co
Denver
Levy Furniture CO
Navasota, Texas
Alex Speire
Westbrook
Maine
Charterhonce
Rue Dele Paix
Porren
Dave Asp
Qusu
Cosr
Sele Props
Besten
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