Rosewater to seek Senate seat. White Beaver dies on train
The Omaha Bee notes Edward Rosewater's bid for the Republican nomination to United States Senate and highlights the death of Dr. D Frank Powell known as White Beaver on an eastbound train near El Paso Texas from heart failure. Powell was long a Plains scout and surgeon later mayor of La Crows Wisconsin and oversaw Col W F Cody interests in Wyoming. Government Supervisor J E Fields opened water to Inter-State canal a project promising 30 000 acres reclaimed at a cost around 500 000 with two more sections to follow extending eighty five miles and reclaiming over 300 000 acres. The canal work has progressed in a little under a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Frank Powell
White Beaver
el Paso
Texas
Plains
la Crows
Wis
Col. W. F. Cody
Big Horn Country
Wyoming
J. E. Fields
Nebraska
Longworth Missing Amid February Reports and Political Quips
A cobbled collection of political asides notes Longworth’s absence since February 17, mentions Garfield’s mixed reports, and cites ponderings on Wisconsin snow, La Follette, Booker T. Washington, Rockefeller ancestry, Indian policy, Hoch’s gubernatorial bid, Waldorf Astor’s marriage, and Witte’s prominence in Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longworth
Garfield
Booker T. Washington
Rockefeller
U. S
Long and Teller
I. T
Hoch
Iansas
Waldorf Astor
Witte
Russia
When the Czar Is Assassinated and the Cabinet Woes
A historical remark foresees the Czar’s assassination months ahead and contrasts the calm private life with the Czar’s praise against another man’s heavy burdens in the cabinet.
Odds and Ends from a Prairie Page in Nebraska
A collage of brief notes on politics and society from various places. Mentions Carnegie as a witty Pittsburg figure, A. Peach a Republic county Kansas judge candidate, Hearst and Russia elections, San Francisco relocation, Smoot case delay, Blair Nebraska dry-up shift, and a Cheyenne lawyer on woman suffrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Peach
Republic County
Kansas
Crete
Polly Pry
New York
William R. Hearst
Russia
San Francisco
Senate
North Platte
Bay
Blair
Nebraska
Washington Menspaper
Wyoming
Omaha Daily News Offers Three Months Trial Subscription
The Omaha Daily News proclaims independence from party politics and promises daily market reports farm news household hints and sporting gossip. Subscriptions at 25 cents for three months with automatic stop unless renewed ask readers to subscribe now as the offer may not reappear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Omaha Daily News
Omaha
Neb
Krug Park Opens With New Attractions in Greater Omaha
Krug Park in Omaha opens Saturday May 19 with W W Cole returning from Eastern resorts including Luna Park. New features include Wonderland improvements Physical Culture The Temple of Palmisty and new moving pictures Life of Christ Parsifal and Prodigal Son among others plus rides like Roller Toboggan Merry Go Round and a Royal Canadian Band concert series. Mirabeau noted for his trumpet like voice and imposing presence in public speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Cole
Coney Island
Krug Park
Europe
Joseph
Moses
Christ
Royal Canadian Band
Alpine Root Diggers and Mountain Foragers
Alpine root diggers scale cliffs to harvest gentian and arnica roots along with pine resin and herbs. They dry the roots in flat-mocked huts, then haul six months of work to the valley before winter snows. Gentian yields brandy prized as elixir by mountain folk, though earnings have declined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alps
Chambers’ Journal
The Timorous Kubus of Sumatra
A Pall Mall Gazette note describes the Kubus, a shy forest people of Sumatra regarded as inferiors by Malays. Trade occurs via staged arrivals and beatings of a gang, with双方 exchanging goods after mutual withdrawals. They live off snakes, grubs, fruits, and hunted game and are skilled spearmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumatra
Pall Mall Gazette
Paris provides each schoolchild a full daily meal
The Paris city government offers every pupil one complete meal daily funded partly by those who can pay while richer children do not feel excluded thanks to a uniform metal token. The same school lunch concept spreads to provinces under the term soupe scolaire boosting attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Madrid Palace Throne Room Described as Magnificent
The throne room of Madrid is cited as one of the world’s most splendid. It features red and gold decor, rock crystal chandeliers, grand mirrors, marble tables, and porphyry. The ceiling, painted by Tiepolo, honors Spain and its provinces, while monarchs are received on grands occasions and laid out in state after death.
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Royal Palace
Madrid
Tiepolo
Spain
Women sailors serve Denmark Finland and Norway fleet
Women are employed as mariners in Denmark Norway and Finland and are praised as capable seafarers. In Denmark women serve as state officials at sea particularly in the pilot service guiding ships safely into harbor. Finland shows a similar pattern with skilled female mariners. Dandy New Rocker at $2.00 Essig's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denmark
Norway
Finland
Notice of Timber Culture Entry Contest in North Platte
Legal notices inform Hugh L. Wilcox as contestant and Corbet M. Bennett as alleged abandoner of Timber Culture Entry No M472 in section 26 township 2 north range 50 west Nebraska. Contest hearing set for July 1 1908 before the U S Land Office Register and Receiver in North Platte Nebraska. Receiver E D Owens signs the order for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
North Platte
Neb
May
Hugh L. Wilcox
Corbet M. Bennett
Liw Wid
Sai
Hind
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
United Stites
Register and
United States
Fan
Nebraska
D. Owens
Ordinance Grants Standard Oil Rights to Build Storage
A 1908 Sidney Nebraska ordinance grants Standard Oil Company permission to construct warehouses tanks and buildings for storing petroleum oils and fluids for fifty years in Cheyenne County with adherence to repeal of conflicting laws and required passage approval and publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Company
Sidney
Cheynne
Nebraskas
Standard OW Company
Indiana
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
AK Gareenler
H. EE. Gaappees
ISEAL
Land Office Notice of Contest for Homestead Entry
Alvin B. Knox files contest against Elmer Brooks homestead entry No. 71 from August 1 1887 for 8 1 2 acres in Township 11 Range 15 West. Public hearing set June 9 1908 at North Platte Nebraska before the Register and Receiver as due diligence prevents personal service. Publication ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
North Plate
Neb
Alvin B. Knox
Township
Ion
Elmer Brooks
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
United States
James Tucker
Amney
Nebraska
North Matte
Frencu
Order Decree Assigning Residue of Estate
State of Nebraska Cheyenne County County Court held April 5 1906 in the matter of the estate of Charles A Higgins deceased. Petition of Lero Martin administrator filed April 15 1906 to assign the residue to heirs. May 1 1906 hearing set at 10 oclock a m. Notice to interested parties by four weekly insertions in The SIONEY TELEGRAPH. James Tucker County Judge.
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Nebraskill
Cheyenne County
Atan
Said
James Tucker
Charles A. Higgins
Lero Martin
Petion
Sioney Telegraph
Saidry
Sean
James Tucken
tCopy
Notice of Sheriff Sale of Livestock in Cheyenne County
By order of the District Court Clerk in Cheyenne County Nebraska execut ion issued to W N Wilson against Annie McCarthy I will sell at public vendue at 1 PM on May 1 1906 at Joseph Bignell s house section 16 township 2 north range 47 west Gilchrist precinct Cheyenne County two cows and a head of horses seized as Annie McCarthy s property. Dated April 28 1906 W McDaign Sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
W. N. Wilson
Annie McCarthy
Tome
Joseph Bignell
Gilchrist
Amie McGurthy
W. McDaanign
Querife's Sale Under District Court Writ
Public sale of attached real estate in Cheyenne County Nebraska the north half of the northwest quarter of section seventeen township sixteen north range seven west with judgment favoring James Atkins against William H Burns and Virginia Burns for 169 dollars 90 cents plus costs. Sale to the highest cash bidder May 10 1906 in front of Sidney Nebraska courthouse at 9 0 o'clock A M. Attendance required. Dated April 10 1906.
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District Court
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
H. M. Grimes
James Aitkins
William H. Burns
Virginia Burns
Towit
Range Roll Seven
Twill
Court House
Sidney
Public Notice of Final Proof for McAdam Nebraska Claim
Department of the Interior notices Quinton K. McAdam of intent to make final proof on his homestead entry in Potter Nebraska. The proof is to be offered before James Tucker at Sidney Nebraska on June 22, 1900. Witnesses listed are Grant Brady William A. Hornaday Oscar E. Anderson and Andrew Nelson all of Potter Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
North Plate
Neb
James Tucker
Sidney
Nebraska
Quinton K. McAdam
Grant Brady
William A. Hornaday
Oscar E. Anderson
Andrew Nelson
Potter
Probate of Will Hearing in Cheyenne County
In Cheyenne County Nebraska a probate hearing is set for May 21 1906 for the will of Fannie A Sandoz. Paul E Sandoz James Right Wright and Jennie McKelvey are named executors with notice to all interested parties. Publication in The Sidney Telegraph weekly News Diner for three weeks prior to the hearing is ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Paul E. Sandoz
James Right
Wright
Jennie McKelvey
Fannie A Sandoz
Paul BE. Sandoz
Prime A. Sandos
Pan
Sandoz
James Right Wright
Jennie Meitelvey
Nh. m
Sipney Telegraph
Fe Weekly
A. D
James Tucker
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Ayer
Lowell, Mass
Beterera
Ague Cure
Cherry Pectoral
the Telegraph
Sidney Telegraph
Peoples Poniard
Sidney, Neb
F. A. Gapen
The
Omaha Bee
Edward Rosewater
Rosewater
Wisconsin
la Follette
Odds and
Carnegie
Pittsburg
Omaha's
Greater
Mirabeau
Essig’s
Querife
A. Pease & Sons
Sidney, Nebraska
Schlitz
Budweiser
COORS
Kruse Brothers
B. F Mitchell
Schlitz Beer
Telephone
Greenlee & Benson
General Merchandise
Crockery
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