Nebraska News Roundup Affects Lincoln and Surrounding Areas
The state faces a below average potato crop in Lincoln county and a rising death rate at the state penitentiary. Beets to the Norfolk sugar factory reached sixty seven tons on the first delivery day. A Wilbur lady and her three children arrive sick with typhoid fever. The large dry goods house of N. 3. Falconer Omaha closed with liabilities of 110000. Seventy five students enroll at the State Institute for the Blind in Nebraska City. Beef harvests drive work in Dodge county while a Johnson county shooting is suspected fatal. Spencer residents test artesian water by deep wells. Jefferson county sentences for larceny and Tremont break-in are handed down. Gotleib Mürkle, Swedeborg suicide linked to domestic trouble. Kearney to treat charivari parties as disturbers of the peace. A tragic fire claims nine year old in Johnson county. West Point fire destroys Wirnine's livery barn and nearby structures. A fifty year anniversary for Rogert W. Feexas and wife marked by a reception planned. An Indian woman’s wagon accident near Teentur ends in child’s death. Jerome Coulter's requisition seeks return from Louisiana for embezzlement charges. A Fremont inmate pleads assault and battery. jailed thirty days. Antelope and game activity near Chadron noted. Carson family stash uncovering of $200 after theft. A. Pease’s hardware store burglary leads to capture. Hunting accident near Chadron results in minor injuries. Nebraska Association of Principals elected officers in Lincoln. North Platte visitors Johnsons suffer on a railroad bridge incident. Alliance irrigates with a potato reported weighing twenty six ounces. Moorefield appoints postmistress. Altendorf of Omaha granted pardon for assault in Douglas county.
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Lincoln County
State Penitentiary
Nebraska
Norfolk
Wilbur
N. 3
Falconer
Omaha
Iuere
State Institute For the Blind
Nebraska City
Dodge County
Wute
Thomas MecCenn
Johnson County
Spencer
Jefferson County
James White
Joan Goopes
Tremont
Gotleib Mlrkle
Swedeburg
Ancient Order of United Workfor
GotLem Manket
Swedeborg
Kearney
Ed Bell
Vesta
Wirnine
West Point
Alderman
Nox
Rogert W. Feexas
Nemaha County
Ax Indian
Teentur
Louisiana
Jerome Coulter
Douglas County
Oscar Browyx
Fremont
Tere
Chadron
Carson
A. Pease
Sidney
Daugherty
James Roberts
Pacific
George Williams
Williams
Tuas Nebraska Association of Principals and Superintendents of
Lincoln
J. J. Saylor
Jincoln
Alex Stephens
Sutton
A. L. Waterhouse
Grand Island
Clark
Iremont
Rene Iamilton
EK. A. Jouxson
Brady Island
North Platte
Epirn EK
Wanwhik
Moorefield Garrison
Lorcoma
Albert Altendorf
Altendorf
William Cullen
Boundary Dispute Settled by Joint Commission
A joint Nebraska Dakota commission fixes the Missouri river boundary listing Smyth Fry and Etcerton for Nebraska and Li Lee Mrieson and Van Antwerp for Dakota. It places the Island Pickhas in South Dakota and awards Nebraska Lon Homme island of 2,500 acres and grants South Dakota the mouth of divux river land strip.
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Joint Commission
Nebraska
South Dakota
C. J. Smyth
Ed A. Fry
J. W. Etcerton
Andrew Li. Lee
KG Mrieson
Lt van Antwerp
Dakota
Missouri River
Dixon County
Clay County
Pick
South Devon
Lon Homme Island
Divux
Dakota County
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows Holds 38th Nebraska Session
The Nebraska Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows met in Iinaha for its 38th annual session with about 800 delegates and all grand officers present. Grand Secretary Gage reported a net gain of four lodges and 33 new members, $15,737.10 in relief payments, total lodge assets of $38,527.65, and a grand treasury balance of $6,795.15. An additional $1,050.22 was spent aiding needy lodges and drouth-affected members statewide.
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Grand Lodge of the Odd Fellows In
Nebraska
Iinaha
Gage
Grand Lodge
Drouth
Interesting Irrigation Case Before Judge Neville
Gering dispatch reports the injunction case Meelenahon versus Winter Creek Canal to be decided by Judge Neville after briefs are filed. The suit questions the legality of capital stock assessments for maintenance and whether delinquent stock may be sold merely by advertising, seen as a test case for regional irrigation companies.
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Gering
Meelenahon
Winter Creek Canal Company
Neville
Mosher Case Moved From Lincoln Court to State Courts
Judge Shiras in federal court this morning denied the motion to remand the case brought by depositors against C. W. Mosher and the Capital National bank directors. He ruled the suit involves questions under the constitution and federal law, though initially filed in district court and removed to federal court. Plaintiffs include Thomas Bailey Isaac Mott the Jones National Bank of Seward the Bank of Staplehurst the Bank of Utica and Henry Carter.
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Mosher
Lincoln
Lincoln Dispatch
Shiras
C. W. Mosher
Capital National Bank
Congress
Thomas Bailey
Isaac Mott
Jones National Bank of Seward
Bank of Staplehurst
Bank of Utica
Henry Carter
Beet Sugar Factory Opens After One Week Of Operation
Norfolk's beet sugar plant has operated over a week showing major improvements since erection. A new sugar warehouse and additional machinery were added, and crude petroleum now heats the boilers replacing coal. Large iron storage tanks hold the oil feeding six boilers as farmers and families work the sugar beets.
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Norfolk
Irrigationists of Sidney Plan Nebraska Meeting
A mass meeting of Sidney citizens formed the Nebraska Irrigation association prep for the December 15 and 19 gathering here. Edward McLernon elected president and Charles Callahan secretary. A seven member executive committee was named to coordinate with the state group and invite Wyoming and Colorado to cooperate. The event aims to draw top irrigationists from across the United States.
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Sidney
Nebraska Irrigation Association
Edward McLernon
Charles Callahan
Joseph Oberfelder
Edward W. Hreisch
James J. MclIntosh
Butler A
Smooth-faced youth sells hopes of china to Pierce ladies
A young dealer circulated a scheme among Pierce women offering a free Haviland china set or furniture with every dollar spent on soup. He promised delivery in a week and claimed his firm preferred this method over newspaper ads. Weeks pass with no delivery of the promised prizes.
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Pierce
Falk
Ile
Britain and Venezuela Tug Over Ultimatum and Monroe Doctrine
Westminster Gazette and Pall Mall Gazette discuss Britain’s reply to Venezuela after an ultimatum. They say the U S will not back Caracas, Monroeism remains soft, and arbitration may settle disputed territories along Cuyune and Amacura rivers. The Marquis of Salisbury warned Venezuela of boundaries without land grabs.
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Loxpox
Greal Britain
Venezuela
London
Westminster Gazette
Great Britain
Cleveland
South America
United States
Marquis of Salisbury
Jonathan
Olney
New York Post
Biatherrlite
Pall Mall Gazette
James Tiazette
The
Tribune
Venezula
Ireland
Nicaragua
Uryan
Muarqu's
Salisbury
Cuyune
Amacura
Huntington Talks on Union Pacific Debt Settlement
A San Francisco dispatch reports that government directors of the Union Pacific may seek foreclosure on the line from Omaha to San Jose if debt maturity is not handled. The speaker urges settlement, noting government action could include taking possession if payment terms fail. He argues the issue is business, not political.
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San Francisco
C. Plintington
Washington
Union Pacific Road
Secretary of the Interior
Union
Central
United States
Omaha
Ogden
Nicramento
San Jose
Dispatch
Clinet
Union Pacific and
Central Pacifc
Central Pacific
Sherman’s Book Critiques Garfield in retrospect
The Inquirer editorial notes Sherman praises Garfield’s eloquence but faults his will power and adaptability. It argues Garfield lacked decisive leadership and hints Blaine steered cabinet choices. If Garfield had lived, observers believe he would need strong friends to counter Blaine and sustain effective leadership.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
the Inquirer
Sherman
Garfield
Starfield
Garneld
James C. Blaine
John Sherman
United States
Blaine
Ile
Silver Republicans Balk on Senate Reorganization
Senator Teller arrived in Washington and said silver Republicans will not support Senate reorganization when congress reconvenes unless they may fill the vacancy on the finance committee created by Senator McPherson’s retirement. He predicted the president’s message would push retirement of the greenblacks and widen the financial question.
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Wastixaron
Teller
Washington
Senate
Congress
Finance Committee
McPherson
Greenblacks
Questiou
Senator Davis calls for US intervention in Venezuela crisis
In St Pauls Minnesota on October 22 Senator Davis long time chairman of the senate committee on foreign affairs urged US intervention in the Venezuela matter. He warned that the British seizure of Corinto and the current situation could force the United States to act or abandon the Monroe doctrine as a mere scarecrow.
Arkansas Boxing Bracket Banned Under Governor Move
Governor blocks Brasers from holding a boxing match in Arkansas prompting a switch to a soft glove contest. John L. Bullivan comments on the policy shift and outlook.
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Arkansas
John L. Bullivan
Corbett Fitzsimmons Fight Uncertain Amid Arkansas Ruling
Corbett and Fitzsimmons dispute grows as Governor Clarke pledges law enforcement while Hot Springs and county authorities debate conditions. General Taylor says the fight will not occur in Arkansas or Hot Springs, with militia posture unclear pending court actions.
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Mot Springs
Willig
Dullie
Taylor
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Wort Springs
Sullivan weighs in on Corbett Fitzsimmons bout
Ex champion John L. Sullivan discusses a possible Corbett versus Fitzsimmons fight. He believes it could be a great drawing card and predicts a cautious start with a likely twenty round duration. He has no preference and says he has no plan to return to boxing.
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New York
John L. Sullivan
Corbutt- Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons
Corbett
Fitz
Corbett Arrested After Threats and Conspiracy Charge
In Flat Springs Arkansas on October 19 a warrant issued by Justice Kirke domains James J. Corbett on threats conspiracy and intent to commit unlawful assault against Bob Fitzsimmons. Sheriff Houpt served the warrant at the Arlington hotel. Bond set at 16000 for peace, which Corbett refused to meet. His lawyers plan a habeas corpus to seek release and challenge if a glove contest violates state law.
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Flat Springs
Ark
James J. Corbett
Justice Kirke
Bob Fitzsummons
Houpt
Arlington Hotel
C. V. Veague
Corbett
Kirke
Martin
Greaves
Fire destroys 700 homeless in Algiers blaze
A blaze lasting into morning hours destroyed about 100 small buildings and twenty larger structures in Algiers New Orleans. The fire began at Bermuda and Moran streets and spread southwest, rendering about 700 people homeless including the courthouse and several residences.
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New Orleans
Algiers
Court House
Bermuda
Moran Streets
Revival in Oklahoma Jail Converts Notable Inmates
The Rev. W. D. White of the local Methodist church conducted a revival in the United States jail at Giutrikib Oklahoma on October 22. He baptized Bill Raidler Osage nation desperado Jake Wolfe Wyatt gang member Riley Sweeney James WPlne pension fraud worker and Bill January.
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Oklahoma
Giutrikib
W. D. White
Southern Methodist Church
United States
Bill Raidler
Jake Wolfe
Wyatt Gang
Riley Sweeney
James Wplne
Bill January
We T U Delegates In Pulpits In Baltimo
In Baltimore on October 22 delegates from the Woman's Christian Temperance Union filled church pulpits and gave talks. Mrs Katherine J Stevenson delivered the annual sermon in the afternoon, followed by a purity mass meeting.
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T U
BaLtmann
Katherine Jr. Stevenson
St Louis Oldest Inhabitant Frederick Wilson Dead
Frederick Wilson, aged 65, longtime St. Louis resident and city history figure, died after a life stretching from Philadelphia born April 2, 1801. He served as city comptroller in 1851-52 and was the first auditor of the Missouri Pacific railway in 1845, later becoming secretary and treasurer of that company. He lived in retirement since 1903.
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St. Louis
Frederick
Wilson
Philadelphia
West
Missouri Pacific Railway
Bohler Explosion Destroys Sawmill In Carroll County
In Carrollton Missouri the boiler at Julius Peters sawmill exploded yesterday afternoon eight miles southeast of town. The mill was destroyed. Albert Peters eleven year old son of the owner was thrown about fifty feet and fatally injured. Julius Peters lost an eye and suffered severe facial injuries. Webb and Joe Barker were injured but not seriously.
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Bohler
Carroll County
Carrollton
Julius Peters
Here
Albert Peters
Tb Webb
Joe Barker
Disappearance Ties to Forged Papers at Memphis Firm
Bushels of forged documents surface in Memphis where A. E Ward, secretary treasurer and manager of the Memphis Barrel and Trading company, has vanished. Authorities estimate outstanding forged notes and papers total about 100,600 dollars.
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Memenis
Tenn
A. E Ward
Memphis Barrel and Teading Company
First Snow Reported in Chicago Area
The weather department reported the first snowfall of the fall for Chicago. Flakes were light but enough to warrant official recognition by authorities.
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Cucaco
Weather Department
Chicago
Fire destroys one of Lelipse Hay Press factories
Lawrence Kan Oct 22 A fire yesterday afternoon destroyed a Lelipse Hay Press factory on the Santa Fe line. The blaze began in the boiler room but nearby factories and machinery were saved. Loss estimated at less than 15009 and fully insured.
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Lawrench
Kan
Lelipse Hay Press
Santa Fe Road
Fatal shooting in Horton as husband shoots in his home
Horton Kansas October 19 Charles Hoover son of the ex lostmaster Hoover was shot and killed last night by Sam Newman at Newman's home west of Horton. Newman had been away and upon returning found Hoover in the house with his wife. He surrendered to officers.
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Horton, Kan
Charles Hloover
Hoover
Sam Newman
Horton
Newman
Quarantine For MeKee Family And Ex President
Master Benjamin MeKee, ill with scarlet fever, remains quarantined in Saratoga along with Mrs. J Ro McKee and ex-President Harrison, who are all said to be doing as well as could be expected.
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Harrison
Saratoga
N. Y
Benjamin MeKee
J Ro McKee
Pope Tightens Stand on Religious Congresses Moves
Washington October 19 high ecclesiastics report the pope’s letter to American archbishops urging Catholics to avoid promiscuous religious congresses, a stance seen as broader than school or political issues and a potential setback to Christian unity efforts begun in England. Observers question Archbishop Urland’s liberal reading and expect a clarification from Rome if needed.
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Washiaton
England
Cardinal Gibbons
Congress of Religions
Chicago
Mgr. Satelli
Rome
Ureland
Van Leuven Pardoned by President
Washington October 19 The president granted a pardon to George M. Van Leuven who was sentenced in Iowa to two years imprisonment and a $1000 fine for violation of pension laws.
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Washtnoton
George M. van Leuven
Iowa
Doctor and artist Abbie J Seymour leaped before train
Burrato New York October reports say Dr Abbie J Seymour a noted woman physician and artist killed herself by stepping in front of a West Shore train near the water works station She had used crutches since a hip nerve injury while at the Chicago post graduate medical college Her sister Mrs Morris Gene in Chicago and a New York stepmother and another sister survive She was born in Batavia New York forty two years ago
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Burrato
N. Y
Abbie J. Seymour
West Shore
Water Works Station
Post Graduate Medical College
Chicago
Morris Gene
New York
Batavia
Cincinnati Insurance Tests for Consumptives with Amick Treatment
Reports say a leading life insurer accepts risks up to 200000 on consumptives who take the Amick Chemical Treatment for lung disease. Sie Amici Chemical Co of Cincinnati pays premiums and issues policies to patients. The firm claims top consumption statistics and that risks are sound if patients follow the Aiick course.
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Tnsuring
Cincinnati
Spenurl
Amick Chemical
Sie Amici Chemical Co
Aiick
Flames Devastate Creede Business District
Fire swept three blocks in Creede Colorado last night destroying thirty four business houses along with the post office the Tortuni hotel and two newspaper offices the Sentinel and the Candle Loss to property estimated around 40000 dollars The conflagration marks the third major fire in the region in recent memory.
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Denver
Colo
Creede
First
Fourth
Tortuni
The
Sentinel
Candle
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