Nebraska items a mix of farm, crime and rail news
Nebraska notes report Red Willow corn yields from twenty to fifty bushels per acre and alfalfa cut five times. Omaha depot progress, scarlet fever cases, Knights and Ladies of Security chartered in Columbus. Allen shipments total eighty six car loads in September. Local trials include William Arnold acquitted of assault near Tekamah and Fred Salter escaping a near collision in Norfolk.
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Superior
Red Willow County
Union
Omaha
The
Knights and Ladies of Security
Columbus
Allen
Dixon County
Judge Hudson
Nebraska
Dixon
William Arnold
William Arnold, Charged With An Assault On Miss Nettle Rogers
R. N. Day
Tekamah
General Peebles
Peebles
Pender
Fidelity Loan and Trust Company
Ice City
Last Winer
News in Brief Condensations Across Subjects
Foreign and domestic notes cover diverse topics in compact summaries. Readers receive quick briefs on events, developments, and developments across governments, economies, society, and culture from multiple regions.
Comet sighted by Lick Observatory and other city notes
October reports include a new comet sighting by the Lick Observatory and a Beatrice funeral for Ex Senator Paddock. Dana editor of the New York Sun died aged 78. Lippy couple from Ohio return from Klondike with 65000. McKinley cabinet weighs civil service appeal amid political shifts.
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New York
Lick Observatory
Colorado
Paddock
Beatrice
Charles A. Dana
New York Sun
Hanna
Cleveland
Single Tax League of
Kansas City
Henry George
New Orleans
Robert Louis Stevenson
Portsmouth Square
San Francisco
Washington
Thomas S. Lippy
Kinsman
Ohio
Youngstown
Klondike
McKinley
Ins
Rumors and Tragedies Dominate Tuesday News
Reports claim Fort Meade may be abandoned while Omaha plans 20000 for Ak Sar Ben festivities. Lynching in Georgia. 160 yellow fever deaths in New Orleans. Bryan speaks at West Point Nebraska. Actor Hague dies in Boston at 58. Luetgert acquitted and saloon plans eyed. Gas death in Mitchell. Ex Senator Paddock buried. duel death in Madizic. Michigan farmers to meet in Lansing. Admiral Worden dies.
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Fort Meade
Omaha
Penn
Harzleton
Somerayville
New Orleans
Hias
W. J. Bryan
West Point
Neb
John W. Hague
Boston
Union Pacific, Short Line and Navigation Company
Luetgert
Chicago
Thunnison
Mitchell
S. D
Adolph Luetgert
Paddock
Nebraska
Prospect Hill
Clement Mivera
Sire
Victoria Barela
Gallup
Madizic
Arthur Dix
Michigan State Association of Farmers’ Clubs
Lansing
John L. Worden
Monitor
Merrimiac
J. N. Baker
Blty
Butte
Montana
Thomas F. Bair
Department of the East
Department of the Missouri
Illinois
October 20 1903 strange news digest from across the world
The itemized brief notes a wide range of events including the Luetgert jury still out, a subdued Guatemala revolution, completed details of a presidential western trip, rising yellow fever in New Orleans, massive corn crop estimates in Illinois, the death of George Pullman, Lily Langtry’s husband Edward Langtry’s burial, and various political and social notes from the United States and abroad.
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Luetgert
Guatamala
New Orleans
Illinois
George M. Pullman
Improved Order of Red
Pittsburg
Senor Leon Castilla
France
United Democracy of
New York
Odd Fellows of
Nebraska
Lincoln
Shropshire Regiment
Sitapur
India
Edward Langtry
Lily Langtry
Chester
England
Omaha
Scott
Morrill
Kansas
Fitzhugh Lee
Cuba
Richmond
Elizabeth Callahan
Waterbury
Conn
Town seeks tax recovery from Yale College in November
New Haven plans to file a suit during November to recover taxes amounting to about 460000 dollars from Yale College. The town moves to enforce tax collection and secure funds for public use.
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Yale College
New Haven
Postal Service Free Delivery and Salary Proposals
Government observers discuss proposed free delivery by the Postal Service along with salary and allowance estimates for the year ending June 30, 1899. The plan aims to expand services while outlining compensation adjustments for postal staff.
Gold strikes, taxes, and trials in brief from around the world
A Klondike rush forms after a Ouiniia gold find while New Orleans reports smaller but increasing cases. Funeral plans for George M. Pullman are set for the 23rd. James K. Taylor of Pensylvania is named supervising architect of the treasury. Formosa to adopt the gold standard immediately. Corsicana's Hon. T H Gore faces arrest on a charge involving a blind 19 year old. F C Truesdale of Arizona is dying in Phoenix at 37. US potato yield nears failure per American Agricul ture. Surrogate Fitzgerald notes Richardson estate around half a million. Chicago and Milwaukee Brewers maintain a beer pool at least four dollars a barrel. Shanghai Consul Jernigan cites salt tax rise post war. revenue near ten million dollars. Salt once circulated as money in China.
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Ouiniia
B. C
New Orleans
George M. Pullman
James K. Taylor
Pensylvania
Treasury
Formosa
T. H. Gore
Corsicana
Texas
F. C. Truesdale
Supreme Court of Arizona
Phoenix
Rock Island
United States
American Agriculte
Fitzgerald
Joseph Richardson
Chicago and
Milwaukee Brewers’ Association
Jernigan
Shanghai
State Department
China
Mystery of Luetgert jury verdict unresolved
Friday items report the Luetgert jury failing to agree with three votes for acquittal. Other notes include highway robbery in South Omaha, navy and army budget requests by Germany, insolvency of Worcester Cycle Manufacturing, and cattle tuberculosis in Kansas State Agricultural College stock.
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M. H. Hanna
Mark
Cleveland
Luetgert
Joseph Hrabik
South Omaha
Worcester Cycle Manufacturing Company
Middletown
Conn
Thurston
Omaha
New York
Ohio
Nebraska
Iowa
Canada
Klondike
Kansas State Agricultural College
Alameda
San Francisco
Australia
Leyete
Philippine Islands
Postmaster Heath urges reform and new special agents
The fiscal year report calls for a small corps of about ten expert accountants to verify salaries and real estate related postmaster demands. It urges harsher penalties for stamp peddling and extended five year post office leases. It details post office class totals, salaries, and planned consolidations and rural free delivery expansion.
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Washington
Perry S. Heath
Congress
New York
Chicago
United States
Victory for bondsmen in Nebraska defalcation suit
Omaha reports the bondsmen of ex State Treasurer Bartley won a legal victory in the suit to recover a half million dollars missing from the Nebraska treasury. The district court discharged the jury and dismissed the case on a ruling that governor approval on the first term day was required for the bond to be valid, preventing liability of the sureties.
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Omaha
Neb
Bartley
Smyth
Powell
Nebraska
Bail application filed for Luetgert amid mixed national news
The week brings varied items including a bail request for Luetgert, 50 new fever cases in New Orleans, broad flood damage in Italy, and political chatter from Senator Thurston. A London syndicate aims to buy Klondike claims, and a Detroit boiler explosion kills two workers.
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Luetgert
New Orleans
Italy
Thurston
London
Klondike
Detroit
Mich
John Schlegel
Kansas City
A. L. Berger
William of
Germany
Carlshire
India
A. M. Small
Pine Camp
Neh
Orrin F. Watt
Irl Hicks
St. Louis
Henry Watterson
Louisville Courier-Journal
Kentucky
Tammany
New York
Tracy
George M. Pullman
Pullman
Luetgert trial ends with defendant sworn affidavit
The Luetgert murder case reaches a dramatic close as Adolph Luetgert testifies under oath in jail, declaring his innocence and describing the trial’s outcome amid widespread public interest. The affidavit, sworn before a notary, asserts he did not kill his wife and anticipates her return.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Luetgert
Adolph L. Luetgert
William A. Vincent
Leutgert
Vincent
Food Scarcity Reported Among Klondike Miners
Captain Hoover of the Bering Sea patrol says reports of Klondike food shortages are not exaggerated. He notes about 5000 miners near Dawson City face winter supplies barely enough for 2500, risking great suffering and possible deaths from hunger and exposure.
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Klondike
Washington
Hoover
Bering Sea Patrol
Dawson City
Yukon
Prosecutions for Perjury in Luetgert Case Considered
Chicago October 23 Prosecutions for perjury may follow the Luetgert case. The state’s attorney avoided comment but two defense witnesses are to testify to the grand jury, with more likely named. Indictments are expected against two before the retrial of the Luetgert case.
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Chicago
Luetgert
Mayor Harrison’s gubernatorial bid launched in Illinois
Chicago October 23. Mayor Harrison’s gubernatorial boom was launched at the second annual meeting of the democratic editors of Illinois. About 150 were present when Mayor Harrison was introduced by President Hereford who said if Harrison stood on the Chicago platform he would be heard in state and national politics.
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Morrison
Chicago
Harrison
Democratic Editors of
Illinois
Hereford
Association
Do You Know How To Make Money In Two Years
Oct 22. A well posted gentleman advises investing in horses now. He says horse prices are lower than in years past and a demand is growing. The implication is that smart buyers can profit as prices rise.
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Lead
S. D
Thernalyann May Return
Athens dated report states the Turkish government grants permission to Thessalyan refugees who fled during the Turkish invasion to return to their homes.
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Thernalyann
Athens
Thessalyan
Thessaly
Bridge Contract Let Across Badger Creek
Supervisors of Holt and Boyd counties in joint session let the contract for a bridge across Badger Creek at 1700 dollars. The action names Holt and Boyd counties as the contracting parties and notes the shared official approval.
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Badger Creek
Holt
Boyd Counties
No Tax on Miners Outfits in Klondike Tax Claim
Ottawa report from Victoria said the government would levy duties on all Klondike goods including miners packs. The government has not changed customs laws. Miners may still import outfits duty free up to $100 in value.
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Ottawa
Ont
Victoria
Klondike
Judge Scott Ordered to Appear Before Supreme Court
Omaha reports Judge Cunningham R. Scott of the District Court is called to appear November 4 before the Supreme Court over recent restraining orders. He last week disbarred an attorney and lamented he could not disbar Judges Baker and Powell, amid overturning a Supreme Court decree. Noting the clash, the case follows his ongoing conduct. Meanwhile Ames received ninety five years of cattle for winter feeding.
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Sentt le
Omaha
Cunningham R. Scott
District Court
Supreme Court
Baker
Powell
Scott
Bismarck Confined to the House by Weather
Berlin dispatch reports Prince Bismarck unable to take outdoor exercise due to bad weather. He remains confined indoors at Friedrichsruhe and away from his usual routines.
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Bismarck
Berlin
Prince Jismarck
Friedrichuhe
Iowan Patent Office Report Highlights Copyrights and Patents
Des Moines reports week of grants and applications. J J Prosper receives copyright for Common Sense Phonography. F W Webster granted copyright for a photo of L M Shaw. Patents allowed: L Gist Lake City for a corn planter and marker. C F Lathrop and F C Vredenburgh Atlantic for a plumb level. Thomas G and T Ralph Orwig, solicitors.
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Des Moines
J. J. Prosper
F. W. Webster
L. M. Shaw
L. Gist
Lake City
Iowa
C. F. Lathrop
F. C. Vredenburgh
Atlantic
Patents Granted to United States Citizens Last Week
Last week 400 patents were issued to U S citizens. Minnesota's share includes an airship and an autoharp while a New York inventor received a coffin patent. Other vogel inventions cover a quilting attachment, tire device, windmill barrel, stove pipe elbows, a convertible bicycle frame, and a belt slip preventer.
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United States
Minnesota
New York
Sues
Wedderburn
Sues & Co
Attorneys At Law
Bee Building
Omaha
Nebraska
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Joyce
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Beatrice Creamery Company
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