Fire Raze Assumption Illinois but Notable Losses
A string of fires destroyed eight stores, the telephone exchange, opera house, town hall and Odd Fellows hall in Assumption Illinois causing about 55000 in losses with 40000 insured. The brief items note riots in Madrid, naval appointments, trials, bank robberies, and various legal and economic updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telephone Exchange
Opera House
Town Hall
Odd Fellows Hall
Assumption, I
Indian education reforms and arid land recovery plan
The 188_. interior secretary Hitchcock report urges shifting Indian schooling to self-support through work and industrial training, reducing rations for capable Indians and expanding aid for welfare. It also promotes a national water conservation program, immediate reclamation projects in the West, and stronger forest protection to sustain reserves and timber.
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Washington
Ethan Allen Hitchcock
Interior Department
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Jones
Indian Service
United States
San Carlos
Sierra Nevada
California
Nevada
St. Mary River
Milk River
Montana
Geological Survey
Timber and Stone
Commissioner of the Land Office
Troops Capture Surrounded Fort on Bohol Island
Captain Edward P. Lawton of the Nineteenth Infantry led a rear attack to seize an insurgent fort on Bohol, south of Cebu. Sergeant McMahon and twenty men climbed a cliff to breach the fort as cannon and rifles fired. the enemy suffered heavy losses as they fled, with Lawton praising Sergeants List and McMahon for bravery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
P. 1
Edward P. Lawton
Nineteenth Infantry
Bohol Island
Cebu
Vizayan
Lawton
McMahon
Captain Lawton
List
Groat Bill to Be Discussed at Live Stock Congress
Nebraska's J Sterling Morton will discuss the Groat bill during the fifth annual National Live Stock association convention in Chicago starting December 3. Secretary Wilson and Dr. Salmon of the Bureau of Animal Industry join the program with census chief L G Powers announcing 1900 livestock census results. Hon C A Prouty of the Interstate Commerce Commission will address amendments to the interstate commerce law.
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Woodbury
Wheaton
Burke
Christ
New York
Court of Appeals
Clarence Fleischman
Buffalo
Samuel Caldwell
Erie County
John Reuvers
John Steubenrauch
Knoxville
Marion
Alcorta
Wilson
Chicago
National Live Stock Association
Montreal Corn Exchange
United States
Jacob Solomon
Ladies’ Shirt Waist Makers’ Union
Third National Bank of Boston
National Shawmut Bank
Salmon
Bureau of Animal Industry
L. G. Powers
Census Office
C. A
Interstate Commerce Commission
J. Sterling Morton
Nebraska
Association
Congress
Wymore Wife Sues Beatrice Saloonkeepers for 10000
Mrs. Jessie Byers of Wymore sues John Pisar and several saloonkeepers at Wymore plus bondsmen for ten thousand dollars claiming her husband Jasper Byers has become a wreck from drinking at these establishments over the past two years. The petition says he was a good provider before frequenting the saloons and seeks relief for their minor child Margaret.
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Beatrice
Neb
Gage County
Jessie Byers
Wymore
John Pisar
Messrs
Reeves, Boyle
Doecks
Sweenie
Grimmer
Noyes & Woodruff
Margaret
Jasper Byers
Byers
Levy on 690 Cattle in Holt County
Deputy U S Marshal Moore levied on 690 head of fat cattle in Holt County to satisfy a suit by Omaha Cattle Company against John H. Dierks. The cattle will be shipped to Omaha. The plaintiff alleges a $60,000 loan secured by a chattel mortgage. mortgage conditions allegedly violated.
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Omaha
United States
Moore
Holt County
Omaha Cattle Company
John H. Dierks
Becker & Degan
South Omaha
Nebraska to form third regiment of National Guard
Adjutant General Colby and state authorities study organizing a third Nebraska National Guard regiment. Omaha would gain one battalion, consolidating three local companies into a single unit. Captain Eli Hodgins of Company G, Second Regiment, is favored to command the new battalion. General Barry noted Omaha’s battalion plan would proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
Colby
Nebraska National Guard
Sevareas
Omaha
Eli Hodgins
Guard
Barry
Nebraska seeks broad drive for McKinley memorial funds
Nebraska branch of the McKinley Memorial association votes to raise state funds via subscriptions from teachers editors and postmasters. Money supports monuments to McKinley in Canton and Washington with Canton as the initial focus. General Charles F. Manderson presided and circulars will be mailed to spread the plan.
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Omaha
Neb
Nebraska
McKinley Memorial Fund
McKinley Memorial Association
Canton
Washington
National Association
McKinley
Charles F. Manderson
E. Rosewater
Central Unions Formed in Building Trades
New York November 25 A Federated union meeting announced the formation of a central body for building trades to replace the board of walking delegates and the Building Trades council. The group will include 65 000 members from affiliated unions and pledges no strikes until all peaceful means of settlement are exhausted. Unions are urged to affiliate with the Central Federated union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erated
New York
Federated Union
Building
Board of Walking Delegates
Building Trades’ Council
Central Federated Union
Neighbor Feud Ends With Knife Wounds Near Alma
Riley Fimple and John Wing, neighbors near Woodruff Kansas across from Alma Nebraska, tried to settle old scores in a barbed wire fence incident. Wing, heavier, knocked Fimple down and Fimple used a pocket knife, inflicting several severe and dangerous wounds as he tried to free himself.
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Alma
Neb
Riley Fimple
John Wing
Woodruff
Kan
Wing
Fimple
Bismarck to Publish More Volumes of Thoughts and Reminiscences
Berlin reports two new volumes of Prince Bismarck's Thoughts and Reminiscences will appear soon. The first covers Emperor William I and Bismarck, the second contains extracts from Bismarck's correspondence with princes and statesmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
Theudite
Berlin
Prince Bismarck
William I
Park on the Battlefield of Santiago Cuba Battlefield Purchase
General Wood bought the principal portion of the San Juan battlefield in Santiago, including San Juan Hill. The 200 acre tract cost 15000 dollars and will become a United States reservation with plans for a park on the historic site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago DE Cuba
General Wood
San Juan Battlefield
San Juan Hill
Block House
Bloody Bend
Painter Harry White Arrested for Attempted Child Stealing
Harry White, a painter formerly local but now in Colorado, was arrested in Indianola as he tried to board a train with his daughter on November 25, charged with attempting to steal a child.
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Mwcook
Harry White
Colorado
Indianola
Emmeline DaleDeath Case Moves to Burial Permit Stage
The body of Emmeline Dale was placed in a cemetery receiving vault awaiting burial permit after police arrested her mother for murder. Chemical and microscopic stomach tests by Dr. Schultz of Cornell College and Dr. E E Smith of New York must finish before burial.
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Mra Dale
New York
Little Emmeline Dale
Converse
Schultz
Cornell College
E. E. Smith
Iris Distilling Ship Aground Near Tila Reef
The United States distilling ship Iris has run aground on a reef near Tila for three days. The United States cruiser New York and the gunboat Yorktown have departed to aid Iris.
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Manila
United States
Iris
Tila
New York
Yorktown
Leading Citizens Indicted in FayNev Trial
Lincoln Nev grand jury indicts seventeen Fay Nev leaders for involvement in the hanging of George Ellis to coerce confessions to thefts. Most indicted are jailed. Gayford Postmaster DeFries and H H Cooper released on bonds. Trial before District Judge Talbot set for tomorrow.
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Modena
Utah
Lincoln
Nev
Poloche
Fay- Nev
George Ellis
Gayford
Horseshoe Mining Company
DeFries
H. H. Cooper
Talbot
Safe Lock Forces Temporary Suspension in Dodge County
A portion of Dodge county official business was halted as workers tried to open County Clerk Murrells vault when the combination lock resisted. The lock was eventually forced, resuming operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Neb
Dodge County
Murrell
Farmers Hold Corn Prices Amid Scarcity at Paxton
Paxton farmers resist offered 50 cents a bushel for corn due to scarcity. Hay is plentiful and shipping prices are so low that baling has almost ceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmera
Paxton
One Hundred Lives Lost In Colorado Mine Disaster
Telluride Colorado reports a deadly fire at the Bullion tunnel mouth, the Smuggler Union mine, filling the shaft with gas and smoke. Early tallies show at least twenty two bodies recovered with total fatalities near one hundred feared.
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Telluride
Colo
Colorado
Bullion
Eighth Annual Nebraska Art Show Set For December
The Nebraska Art Association announces its eighth annual exhibition at the Lincoln library from December 26 to January 16. Curator Miss Florence Levy selected works from American artists, with exhibits limited to American creators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Art Association
Lincoln
Neb
Florence Levy
Death in Thresher Accident at Nevada Farm
Neb City BHAVER reports Harvey Miggard fatally injured as he fell onto a rapidly revolving threshing machine. One arm was torn to shreds and he suffered severe injuries.
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Threeder
Bhaver City
Neb
Harvey Miggard
State Teachers Convention Sees Expected Attendance Rise
Nebraska State Teachers association officers anticipate a larger turnout at the annual meeting in Lincoln, with programs starting distribution by State Superintendent Fowler. The convention will convene in late December in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Fowler
Nebraska State Teachers’ Association
Manila Steamer Alerta Believed Lost With 200 Aboard
The Alerta steamship carrying 200 passengers including discharged American soldiers from Olongapo at Subig Bay is believed to be lost near Manila. Reports indicate the vessel went missing while en route to the capital.
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Manila
Alerta
Olongapo
Subig Bay
Crowley Petition Hearing in Chicago Cathedral Delayed
By agreement of lawyers the injunction hearing to bar Father Jeremiah Crowley from entering the cathedral of the Holy Name was continued by Judge Tuley to December 2. Crowley argued no court can deprive him of divine worship and asked time to prepare a reply, with the continuance granted on promises.
Brack Killed on the Tracks Near Watson Ranch
L Brack a Union Pacific sectionhand was instantly killed near the station at Watsons ranch west of Kearney Nebraska on November 25.
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Brack
Kearney
Wneb
L. Brack
Union Pacific
Watson's Ranch
Rebuilding Fire Swept District in Butte Neb
One hundred carpenters and laborers work to raise the burnt district of Butte. Substantial buildings replace dilapidated ones that burned. The Atkinson & Northern grade is completed six miles from the river and twelve miles from Butter. Main street lots sell from fifty to twenty dollars per front foot.
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Butte
Neb
Atkinson & Northern
Stockmen Organize in Thedford Nebraska
The stockmen of this county met at the courthouse and formed the Stockmen's Protective and Breeders' association. They vow to crack down on rustlers in the future with J. H. Edmisten elected chairman and E. D. Roberts as secretary.
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Thedford
Neb
Court House
J. H. Edmisten
E. D. Roberts
The Shah Becomes Noted for Amateur Photography
The Shah of Persia pursues amateur photography with a passion. He frequently poses in varied attitudes and outfits and has even been photographed in bed, reflecting a growing celebrity interest in his playful self portraiture.
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Shah
Persia
Sweden mulls electricity for steam railways over water power
The Swedish government studies replacing steam with electric traction on all railroads. Abundant water power supports feasibility and promises substantial savings. A separate note mentions a flying enemy making a silver bridge.
Scented Laundry Aids and Patent Remedies Ad
An old classifieds style ad lists Defiance Starch promising extra ounces and no cooking, Red Cross Ball Blue for whitening clothes, Winslow's soothing Syrup for teething and gums, and a Cupid branded product claim about love matches and cupidity.
Defiance Starch and Personal Sayings Highlighted
An 1900 letter cites Defiance Cold Water Starch claiming 16 oz for 10 cents and contrasts it with 12 oz rivals. Included is a quip about curing coughs with Piso’s Cure and a remark linking a woman’s gray hair to marrying a reformer.
Starch price fight and defiance starch promotion
A prospect ad notes Defiance starch 16 to 10 ratio shift for buyers in Nebraska. It touts magnetic starch Co Omaha Neb as cheaper and longer lasting than rival brands. Ends with proverbs about foresight and brambles.
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Nebraska
Jess
Magnetic Starch Co
Omaha
Neb
State Fair expenses reviewed by agriculture board
The board of managers of the State Board of Agriculture met and allowed several claims from the recent state fair. No figures yet, but officials believe total costs will not exceed funds. E. L. Vance of Pawnee City was elected delegate to the American Association of Fairs and Exposition convention in Chicago.
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Lincoln, Neb
State Board of Agriculture
E. L. Vance
Pawnee City
American Association of Fairs and Exposition
Chicago
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Rainbow
van Orsdell
Wyoming
Western Union Telegraph Company
Mary Mark
Wichita
Yakima
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Hitchcock
Morton
Nebraska Regiment
McKinley Monument Auxiliary
Fed
Santiago
Winslow
Cupid
Cupidity
Joan F Boren
Trinity Springs, Iln
Wise
St.Jacobs Oil
St. Jacobs Oil
Sec
Ever Weie
A.j.tower CO
Boston
Mass
Sawyer’s
zPommel
Sawyer
H. M. Sawyer & Son, Solo Mirs
East Cambridge, Mass
Doctrine
Church
Univerilist
National Church and Family Paper
Dearborn
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