Nebraska items mix crime, fires, and fairs in Ashland era
Ashland shows active Anti-saloon league while Thira Nevardada regiment may be mustered out. Old Cuming county settlers picnic. Hastings sells bonds. Albert Snell faces counterfeit charges. Mrs. Bryan travels to Washington for her ill husband. Lincoln kids ride free to the Omaha expo. Fires injure the North Bend church, a child dies near Lincoln, and gambling fines occur in Humboldt.
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Thira Nevardada
Cuming County
Hastings
Albert Snell
South Omaha
W. J. Bryan
Washington
Nebraska Telephone Company
Seward
Columbus
North Bend
Lillle Laura Meekins
College View
Lincoln
Humboldt
Marshal Todd
Olier Hall
Willie Perkins
Rufus Leach
Auburn
A. N. Hutchinson
Nebraska City
Nebraska Troops Write Home From Manila Front
A Lincoln Journal reader excerpt from Nebraska’s First regiment in Manila describes daily life, longing to return home, and reflections on the siege. The note recalls Admiral Dewey’s bombardment, the rough barracks, and the view from the beach as U S forces entered the city.
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Lincoln Journal
Nebraska
Manila
Philippines
Uncle Sam
Alphonso XIII
United States
Dewey
California
Admiral Dewey
Corcoran
Company A
Colorado
Manila Campaign Notes and Accidental Shooting Tragedy
A veteran account describes siege-like conditions near Manila with Nebraska in the lead and enemy fire forcing cover behind stone parapets. The piece also reports the accidental shooting death of native boatman by Mylton Lynde of company A, who claims the gun was loaded by someone else, and notes Lynde’s forthcoming court martial.
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Nebraska
Dewey
Manila
Mylton Lynde
Young Lynde
Pasig
Lynde
Mylston Lynde
York
Exposition Financially a Success in Omaha
Exposition officials announce strong finances as five months in Omaha near end. Secretary Wakefield reports cash balance of 128000 dollars and available facilities around 68000, signaling ample funds to cover indebtedness and return stock to investors. October expected to bring unprecedented prosperity.
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Omaha
Wakefield
Exposition to Close November First After Busy October
The balance sheet shows a cash surplus as bills have been paid with proper vouchers. October is expected to draw the largest crowds of the five exposition months due to the peace jubilee and other features. The exposition ends November 1.
Great Day for Veterans at Omaha Exposition
Peace jubilee week features North and South handshaking day on October 11 and Army Navy Day plus Veteran Soldiers Day on October 13. Grand Army of the Republic Daughters of the Confederacy and Women's Relief Corps invited to attend. Prominent speakers scheduled for campfires morning and evening. Oil run sunk near Homer will be worked, stock company formed, wells to be sunk.
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Omaha
Army and Navy
Grand Army of the Republic
Women's Relief Corps
Daughters of the Confederacy
Train Robber Lowe Arrested In Missouri Pacific Heist
Kansas City police report William W. Lowe a railroad switchman in custody as a Missouri Pacific train robbery suspect near Leeds on September 23. They cite letters from Jesse James Jr. and John Kennedy as key evidence, with police planning further arrests as the case expands.
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Kansas City, Mo
William W. Lowe
Missouri Pacific
Leeds
Lowe
Jesse James, Jr
John Kennedy
Kansas City
Kennedy
Miss Schumacher
Young James
Jesse James
Chief Hayes
Lowes
West Sixteenth Street
Harbaugh
Sanderson
Bryant
Keshlear
Savoy
St. Louis
Sturgis Reports From Manila After Sightseeing Combat
Colonel Samuel Sturgis arrives in St Paul after service in Manila with General Merritt. He praises volunteer troops for endurance and notes the Spanish force's strong equipment, 25 000 Mausers, and scarce food. Insurgents are described as decent and eager to learn while conversations with Merritt satisfied leaders. He adds troops slept above ground on bamboo beds.
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St. Paul
Minn
Samuel Sturgis
United States Army
Manila
Babcock
Sturgis
Army Corps
Department of Manila
Merritt
General Merritt
Texas set to vote on Confederate pension amendment
Austin announced a special election on November 1 to decide a constitutional amendment granting pensions to Confederate soldiers. The measure seeks to establish a statewide program funded by the state. Supporters emphasize veterans’ retirement needs while opponents question funding and scope.
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Texas
Austin
Hanna explains U S to control all Philippine islands
Washington interview with Senator Hanna suggests President McKinley backs total Spanish relinquishment of Luzon and the entire Philippine archipelago. Hanna says Spain must accept peace commission verdict and cannot renew war, and rejects paying 400 million dollars for relinquishment.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Washington
Hanna
McKinley
Paris
Spain
Luzon Island
Philippine
United States
Philippines
Illinois Volunteers Sought for Muster Out
Representative Cannon with Maloney and Rev Lewis urged the President to muster out the Third Illinois regiment in Porto Rico. The President could not grant the request, saying he desires to release volunteers but must consider national safety amid ongoing representations.
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Washington
Cannon
Illinois
M. G. Maloney
Ottawa
Mr. Lewis
Joliet
Porto Rico
Ebert Defends Camp Wikoff Burial Procedures
Major P Ebert in New York replies to criticism of camp burials at Wikoff. He explains no service or volley occurred to avoid disturbing the sick. a general service will be held when the sick are removed for all the dead.
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New York
Ebert
Camp Wikoff
Actor Scott Inglis dies by self-inflicted gunshot
New York reports actor Scott Inglis of Julia Arthur's company shot himself after recent dismissal for missing rehearsal and refusal of reinstatement. He was without funds and had been let go days earlier.
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New York
Scott Inglis
Julia Arthur
Inglis
Miss Arthur
Murdered by a Cyclist near Osweroo
Christopher Henley, a poor farmer living near Bristol on a leasehold, was murdered by an unknown cyclist on a lonely road through woods about a mile and a half from Osweroo. The killing was described as a most cold blooded act.
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Osweroo
Ill
Christopher Henley
Bristol
Lonely Wood
Samoa Restores Mataafa as Chief After Exile
The state department confirms assent to Mataafa's return to Samoa after ten years in exile. He is expected to be made king to succeed the late King Malietoa, who died about a month ago.
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Waiaineros
State Department
Samoa
Mataafa
Malietoa
Insurgents to Disband for Farm Labor After Evacuation
General Maximo Gomez says insurgent forces will disband and return to farm labor once Spanish troops evacuate the island. He spoke during an interview at Camp Rojas in Santa Clara province.
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Havana
Maximo Gomez
Camp Rojas
Province of
Santa Clara
General Bates Named New Commander for Missouri Department
General John C. Bates and his staff arrived in St. Louis for duty at Jefferson Barracks and are to command the Missouri Department. The move places Bates in charge of the regional military forces.
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General Bates
St. Louis
John C. Bates
Jefferson Barracks
Bates
Department of the Missouri
Hydrophobia Doctor Dies After Rabid Dog Attack
Dr. F A Todd of Toledo Ohio died at Presbyterian hospital tonight from hydrophobia contracted after being attacked by a rabid dog. He had been a patient there since Wednesday.
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Cnicaco
F. A. Todd
Toledo
Ohio
Presbyterian Hospital
Democrats Accept Van Wyck as Governor Candidate
The National Democratic party executive committee meeting in New York on October 3 decided that Justice Augustus C. Van Wyck is an acceptable candidate for governor.
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van Wyck
New York
National Democratic Party
The
Gold Standard
Augustus C. van Wyck
One Killed Two Hurt In Garfield Track Bicycle Crash
At Garfield race track last night a bicycle accident left one man dead another fatally injured and a third severely hurt. Emergency crews rushed to the scene and investigators began work on the cause of the crash.
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CarcaGo
Garfield Race Track
Woman killed by live wire in Alameda crossing
Mrs Edith Daveuest died after stepping on a live wire hanging from an electric pole over a vacant lot in Alameda. Her clothes burned and body was severely scarred as she was cooking to death.
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Alameda
Cal
Edith Daveuest
French Ambassador Cambon Leaves for Paris on Leave
Washington October 3 The French ambassador M Cambon departed for Paris and will be on leave for two months.
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Washinearon
M. Cambon
Paris
Troops to Stay in Camps as Cuba Evacuation Plans Proceed
Secretary Alger outlined plans to evacuate Cuba by December with 50 60 thousand U S troops to remain as occupation forces. About 12 000 in Porto Rico 20 000 in the Philippines and 50 000 60 000 in Cuba would be stationed in southern camps or at stations as long as needed.
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Washington
Cuba
Military Commission
Havana
Spain
Santiago
Alger
United States
Seventh Army Corps
Fitzhugh Lee
Hecker
Quartermaster’s Department
Charleston
Savannah
Meade
Black
Lexington
South
Georgia
South Carolina
Porto Rico
Philippines
Filipinos Readied to Seek Protectorate from Otis in Malolos
A Manila dispatch reports Aguinaldo plans to send a delegation to General Otis offering the protectorate of the Filipino republic. The Malolos celebration of independence featured a European influence, an insistent parade of insurgents, and a banquet with American guests.
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New Yor
New York Herald
Manila
Paris
Malolos
Aguinaldo
Otis
Filipino Republic
United States
Cubans Repel Landing of Cervera near Santiago
General Garcia reports Admiral Cervera with about 600 aboard tried to land west of Santiago. Cuban frontline fire forced the surrender and prisoners were delivered to an American navy officer after receipt.
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Santiago
Senator Transport Overdue for Repairs After Manila Typhoon
A War Department dispatch reports the transport Senator, overdue at San Francisco, is undergoing repairs caused by a typhoon while returning from Manila. The ship's status and timing remain unsettled.
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Washington
War Department
Senator
San Francisco
Manila
Foreign Repairs on American Liners
London officials of the American line plan extensive vessel alterations The New York will be sent to Belfast or Glasgow to be lengthened.
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London
Transatlantic Line
New York
Belfast
Glasgow
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Charles Callaman
Sidney
Belraska
Nebraska News
Ashland
Omaha Exporsion
D. E. Thompson
Nemaha County Fair Association
Robert W. Furnas
Ernest R. Holmes
France
Holmes
Paris University
University of Nebraska
E. S. Rand
Wahoo
Chadron Fremont, Elkhorn & Misouri Valley Railroad
Young Men’s Christian Association
Chadron
New Young Men's Christian Association
Opera House
Bidwell
Hughes
Loup City
John P. Cook
Mr. Cook
Frank Fuller
State Millers’ Association
O. J. Cooper
A. L. Johnson
Crete
Julius Lance
Polk County
Osceola
Plattsmouth
Iowa
Homer
Bluffs
W. W. Lowe
Hobson
Senator Hannan
Outlook
Third Ilinois
Sec
Retary of
War Alger
General Otis
Cervera
Santi
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