Nebraska Thanksgiving Proclamation 1886 Observance Recommended
Governor James W Dawes proclaims November 25 as a day of national thanksgiving and prayer in Nebraska. He urges Christians to observe with testimony to a national spirit and faith, signing with the Great Seal of Nebraska in Lincoln on November 11, 1886, as Edward P Roggen Secretary of State attests.
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United States
James W. Dawes
Goveernor
Nebraska
Lincoln
Jas. W. Dawes
Edward P. Roggen
Nebraska Lawyers Seek Expanded Supreme and District Courts
The Nebraska State Bar Association discussed a bill to raise court capacity and salaries. A committee chaired by C. S. Montgomery N. S. Harwood and W. A. Munger will draft the measure for the next legislature, including adding a fourth supreme judge and dividing the Douglas county district.
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Nebraska
State Bar Association
Thin City
Alan
Douglas
Sarpy
Washington
Burt
Sarpy Couties
Douglas County
Messrs. C. 8
Montgomery
N.S. Harwood
W. A. Munger
Bar Association
Omaha Republikab
Daggett Confesses Fire at Barker Building
Lincoln authorities report Daggett, a Racine Wisconsin printer by trade, confessed to starting the Barker building fire in Omaha after arriving with a circus crew. He gave a detailed account of his actions on the night of the blaze and the subsequent escape from the flames.
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Parta
Council Bluffs
Circus
Alice
Gurneau
Garneau
Farnam Street
Barker Building
Taira
Cweat
Jageineth Building
State News Briefs From Nebraska Echoes Local Happenings
Short news notes report a Fairmont editor’s death aged 41 in Beatrice area, a Nebraska City event, and a Lincoln governor’s requisition to bring a suspect back. A West Point murder case involves a poisoned husband and remarriage details. Also noted is a Congregational church building project in Lincoln with a total cost of 30 655 dollars and upcoming dedication.
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Shelton Herpers
Nebraska City
Putney
Fairmont Maner
Frost Foot
Beatrice Water Works
Lincoln
West Point
Weat Point
Neb
Congregational Church
Lin‘seta Shiwa
Getlilemente
Ex Attorney General Roberta is elected district attorney
Ex Attorney General Roberta of Nebraska is elected district attorney for Alturas county Idaho at the latest election. A Nebraska City man named Brown assaulted Mart Glass in a private talk, but Glass escaped injury. Beatrice post office moves to a new large building in coming weeks as population nears 8,000. Ashland and Northwestern line to extend. grading contract set for Wahoo to Schuyler, 80 miles.
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Nebraska
Alturas
Idaho
Nebraska City
Brown
Mart Glass
Glass
Beatrice
Ashland
Eustis
Wahoo
Schuyler
Grand Island
Sprix
Andrew Siery
Buffalo County
Hall County
Jack Thornton
Michael Kyne
Siery
Loup City
Thornton
Sherif Wedgewood
Appomattox
G. A. R. Lincoln
Lincoln
State House
Secretary of State
E. S. Dudley
Laird Wins Plurality in Second District Congressional Vote
Official county returns compiled by the secretary of state show James Laird leading with 20 983 votes, W C McKeighan 16 285, and C I Harrison 3 814, giving Laird a 4 989 vote plurality over McKeighan and a majority over both. Frank Schofield of Cedar precinct Saunders county faces personal tragedy and resignation noted amid a brief local report. The Loyal Legion of the United States will host a social at the Millard hotel in Omaha on December 17, a notable Nebraska event. York chosen as next year’s site for the State Baptist association meeting, with strong push to attract Western University there.
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James Laird
W. 3. McKeighan
C. I. Harrison
Laird
McKeighan
Frank Schofield
Cedar Precinct
Saunders County
Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States
Millard Hotel
Omaha
Legion
York
State Baptist Association
The
Western University
Fire Bugs and Hobbers Run Rampant in City
Reports indicate a gang of incendiaries and robbers active in the area. A Sunday high school building fire threatens a $40,000 base value with repair costs around $10,000, while a north wing furnace trap aided the blaze. A pawnshop robbery on Saturday night looted goods valued at $500.
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Atsam
Tobisber
Accident at Poles Headquarters Injures Teen Swede
A sixteen year old Swedish girl Annie Anderson was wounded in a boarding house at Ligth and Douglas streets after a careless shot. Two revolvers in a room exploded. Anderson was struck just above the neckline by a .22 caliber bullet. Doctors say the wound is dangerous and recovery is unlikely.
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Anderson
Gun Volemon
Ligshth
Douglas Street
Arthres
Mew Vaderwon
Annie Jackson
Yen Mons Jack
Vonfun
Ming Anderon
Huarrington
Omaha
Contagious Pleuro Pneumonia In Cattle Debated At Convention
Resolutions introduced by the Veterinary and Sanitary Association address inoculation, its dangers, and the need for eradication of pleuro pneumonia outbreaks. The committee reports the disease in distillery stalls and Chicago area, urges slaughter of infected cattle, disinfection, and condemns inoculation except where infection is complete. Opposition to resolutions noted, with anticipated resistance when passed.
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Veterinary Sanitary Association
Chicago
National Veterinary and Sanitary Association
Committee On
Hopkins
Wyoming
United States
Europa
America
A Congressman's Tad Experience In New York Special
New York Special reports Congressman William Scott of Erie, long-time political manager, faced a damper on his turf ambitions after suspicions of crooked management in his stable. He dismissed trainer McClellan and faced a bookmaker claim of 15 000 to 20 000 tied to bets made for him, insisting McClellan had no right to bet on his behalf. He planned to refer the matter to racing authorities.
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Whliam Scott
Erie
Lst
McCellass
Scott
Beck
Appleby & Johnson
McClélan
Beott
McClellan
Persiatent
Mnaster
Quiet Christmas Quarrel Averts Family Rift
Miss Clara denies quarrel with George citing Christmas tenderness. The brief exchange hints at festive tension and affectionate resolve as the two discuss their bonds in a domestic scene.
Labor agitators push for an extra congressional session
Washington special reports a labor move led by Colonel Edward Daniels of Our Country urging an immediate extra session of Congress to address labor questions. The plan calls for government actions on money, transportation, land, and public works to aid workers and reduce debt.
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Washington
Congress
Edward Daniels
New York
National Treasury
Atlilla
Property Defense Publishing Association Forms in New York
A confidential circular outlines a group named the Property Defense Publishing Association formed amid labor strength in the Inte mayoralty contest. It plans two weekly journals, one in Boghab and another in Geeman, to defend against socialism and anarchist threats and to support victims of strikes and boycotts while watching demagogues and gathering evidence.
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New York Party
Property Defense Poblishing Association
Europe
Chiestophow
Mberty
Boghab
Geeman
Diplomatic maneuvers over Bulgarian throne candidacy
Nov 15 reports from Laxpon and surrounding areas describe a long conference among British and Austrian officials about Prince Nicholas of Miogrelin for the Bulgarian throne. Objections from England Austria and Germany are noted while Russia contemplates its stance amid Bulgarian occupation.
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Bosarge
Quiet Burial Follows Will of Zirkle Marble Manufacturer
In Joliet the eccentric instructions of marble maker Zirkle who died Sunday governed his funeral. Only his widow and daughter attended, no services or obituaries were held, and his remains were interred at Oakwood Cemetery by the sexton and his four sons. Zirkle left most of his large estates to his wife and daughter.
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Hewapapers
Tytn
American Missionaries in Prison Amid Turmoil in Tusata
American citizens have been arrested in southern Tusata over alleged preneuinge in an orthodox Assembly of Mag. cians. Mr. Lothrop, the United Brater minister at R Petersburg, urges authorities to release the planners but faces failure. A storm toppled a gable, killing three workmen and injuring five.
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Lothrop
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Haseen
Iroquois Club Banquet Draws Democratic Leaders in Chicago
The fourth annual Iroquois club banquet at the Palmer House Chicago on the 17th drew notable Democrats incl John G Carlisle and J Sterling Morton. Carlisle urged tax reform and equality in taxation, warning against taxing for protection while promoting American industry and balanced revenue reform.
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Kentucky
Iroquois Club
Palmer Hous
Chicago
Amo
Aimong
John G. Carllalo
J. A Beck
Iton
Folrward 5
Beagy
J. Sterling Morton
Democrat Party
Comptroller Rules on Suspension Power of Committee Chairman
The Comptroller rules that a committee chairman can suspend the clerk and appoint a substitute during a committee recognized session, but the action requires committee approval or the original clerk must be reinstated. It also states that suspended clerks are not entitled to back pay during the suspension. Pennsylvania sets freight train speeds at twenty five miles per hour.
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Washington
Durham Hoa Vander
Jack Pies
Pennsylvania
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