Judge Munger Rules On Nebraska Express Case Removal
In a Nebraska express case Judge W H Munger holds there is no diversity of citizenship to support removal. The court remands the case to the Nebraska Supreme Court, noting the controversy is between the state and the express company only if a proper dispute exists. The decision rejects the federal question claim based on premature action and sustains the remand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Munger
Nebraska Express
Nebraska
Board of Railway Commissioners
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Supreme Court of
Express
State Eyes Pension Cut for Soldiers Homes Members
The board of public lands and buildings weighs a rule to take 16 to 30 percent of pensions above 12 dollars from soldiers home residents. The plan, supported by Eaton Junkin Thompson and Brian, would require pensions over 12 up to 19 dollars pay 16 percent, 20–23 dollars 20 percent, 24–28 dollars 30 percent, and higher amounts to be set by the commandant and board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Lands and Buildings
Sheldon
Eaton
Junkin
Thompson
Brian
State schools enroll normal training pledges for grant
State Superintendent McBrien orders high schools offering normal training to require pupil pledges to finish the course. Law fixes an eighteen week classroom stay with ten in a class. Qualifying schools receive 350 dollars yearly. Listed are Holdrege 44 Lexington 34 Hebron 30 Geneva 29 Hastings 21 North Platte 24 West Point 13 Wisner 18 Fairfield 12 Superior 15. Fire protection at the State House features new anti fire pipes and settled foundation, with creaking sounds and plaster damage in McBrien's office after a winter appropriation.
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McBrien
Holdrege
Lexington
Hebron
Geneva
Hastings
North Platte
West Point
Wisner
Fairfield
Superior
State’ House
State House
Nebraska Railroad Case Opinion Refutes State Interest for Removal
Judge T C Munger analyzes federal removal in Nebraska railroad suits. The opinion holds the state lacks real pecuniary interest and that removal to the United States circuit court is proper, citing the 1887 act and various precedents. The ruling overrules remand requests and treats the state as not a real party in interest.
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Nebraska
T C Munger
United States
Circuit Court
Act of Congress
Munger
Circuit Court of Appeals
Record Attendance Marks Rise in University Enrollment
The university reports the largest attendance in its history with engineering and forestry departments drawing the most interest. Engineering courses show a two student rise over last year, while the academic college grows less popular for men. Women outnumber men in the academic and arts schools, with music and fine arts past 600 students and about three percent men this year.
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Fine Arts
Appraising Western Land Values Across Counties
Perkins county lands show a sharp value drop from expectations with school land appraisals at 40 cents to 2 dollars per acre while private lands reach 15 dollars per acre. Land Commissioner Seaton questions the figures and awaits other counties' appraisals, wary of a widespread price decline.
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Perkins County
Seaton
Government Janitor Discharged
John E. Leckliter, janitor of the federal building, was discharged during probation with September 30 effect. Friends seek reinstatement, but civil service rules require cause for discharge and a reappointment recommendation after six months. He did not receive a recommendation from the Custodian Burgess, and the discharge was recommended.
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John EI. Laeckliter
Federal Building
Leckliter
Burgess
Railroad men explain tariff dispute over lumber shipment
Co FE Spens general freight agent of the Burlington and General Superintendent Byram called on the railway commission. They discussed classification and a complaint by John G Tengen of Crete alleging overcharge on a lumber car from Clearmont Miss to Crete. The road argues two local tariffs were added as allowed by the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Doan’s Kidney Pills End Backache Says Wa terville Woman
Mrs S A Moore of Waterville Missouri credits Doan’s Kidney Pills with curing her year and a half of kidney trouble. She reported back and head pain dizziness fatigue and constant weariness improving after a few doses and eventual full recovery. The advertisement notes pills cost 50 cents a box and are sold by all dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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S.A. Moore
Waterville
Doan
Dean
Foster-Mlburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Kaiser’s Insatiable News Habit Revealed
The Kaiser reads at least three daily papers and updates the list weekly to cover all political viewpoints. The foreign and interior ministries provide dated cuttings for his perusal, which he annotates and files for quick reference. He also requests technical subject cuttings when interested.
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Munich
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Interior
Furious Humor on Child Measles Cure Report
A Bakersfield California reader recounts a seven year old granddaughter recovering from a severe itchy eruption after measles. She credits Cuticura Remedies with rapid improvement and complete cure within five days after using the complete set.
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F. Ruefenacht
Bakersfield
Cal
Defiance Starch Promises Thinner Coat For Prized Fabrics
A humor filled snippet outlines laundry woes and suggests Defiance Starch to avoid heavy paste. The piece quips about foreign money mishaps in Europe and notes endurance race autos provoking patience on rural roads.
Enterprising stock bargains and household tips in brief
A collage of notices and quips includes a query about Skinner's broker, mentions of bargains in water damaged stocks, a Defiance Starch ad urging iron friendly use, a family humor line about Ma, a Whately quote on faults, and a cigar ad from Lewis' Factory.
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John
Skinner
Washington Life
Prolific Gardener William Knowles Sows Success in Manitoba
The Winnipeg Free Press highlights William Knowles, an English settler near Middlechurch who cultivates about twelve acres on the Red River. His crops include 1500 bushels of potatoes from 1.13 acres, abundant tomatoes and fruit, onions, cabbages, cauliflowers, carrots, pumpkins, cucumbers, and a fine floral display.
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Winnipeg
Canada
William Knowles
Manitoba
Middlechurch Ferry
Red River
Free Press Office
Knowles
England
Knotty problems and a witty woodpile challenge
A lanky tramp boasts of brains to burn and love for knotty problems. A busy housewife retorts with a test, telling him to fetch the last load from the woodpile, a knotty problem he must tackle.
Catarrh Cure Promises $100 Reward for Failures
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only known remedy for catarrh, a constitutional disease, claiming it cures by a constitutional treatment. It offers $100 for any case not cured and lists testimonials, urging readers to buy the product from I J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
Cagurr Velay
Imull
Sond Forest of
Sore Disappointments Today Foretell Tomorrow’s Blessings
A reflective aphorism notes that today’s sour outcomes may seed future good, urging patience and hopeful outlook despite present setback.
Advertising snippets from a Minneapolis catalog and slogans
A collage of promotional lines and taglines from early ads. It promotes a free catalog No. 1 NW by Tride & Fur Co of Minneapolis along with multiple moralizing and product slogans in brief, period advertising voice.
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Tride & Fur Co
Minneapolis, Minn
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Lewis
Peona
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Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
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Aree
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Sagar
Sionire
New York
Infante
Bears
Aunc
Mpany
W. L. Douglas
Oo Bes Fe
W. L
Panginas
Douglas
Brockton
Mass
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W.L. Douglas
W. J. Douglas
W.l.douglas
B Litem
Maes
Jaques Mfg. CO
Chicago
Beck Han Nur
Nee Butues
Thomason’s
Omaha
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia i
Pinkham
Lydia FE
Miss Rose Moore
Saskatchewan
Alberta
United
Hmself
Maustola
North-West
WV. Bennett
New York Life Building
Omaha, Nebraska
Anywiere
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Losis
Oren
Putnam
Wroe Drug CO
Quincy
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