News in Brief roundup of global and national items
A digest of diverse items: Japan census on influenza since 1902. Senator W A Clark secures Helena Independent. Boston hosts next National Postmasters convention. Ali Bin Hamoud named sultan of Zanzibar at 17. Democratic state convention set for Sept 30. Major Cassatt to London as military attaché. Dr Schweninger named professor in Berlin. Confederate Lt J M Worrell presents Lincoln flagpole artifact. Vermont political campaign warm and three way. Kaiser to Italy voyage in early September. Nepal floods and landslides cause deaths. Missouri Pacific wreck near Wagoner Oklahoma Territory. New York subway relics found by laborers. Peapack NJ hosts Smiths reunion. Colorado to participate in Fort Riley maneuvers. Pearl necklace seized in New York linked to Miss Ellen Hunt. Morgan shipping plan reportedly ready in London. Iowa miners' strike funds diverted to fellow miners. Australian premiers agree on Commonwealth bank. U S apple crop projected at 40 million barrels value about 34.5 million dollars.
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Boston
National Postmasters’ Association
Zanzibar
Ali bin Hamoud
England
Saratoga
N. Y
Senator Hill
J. 3. Cassatt
Pennsylvania Railway
London
Schweninger
Prince Bismack
Berlin University
J. M. Worrell
Statehouse
Columbus
Ohio
Abraham Lincoln
Vermont
Berlin Tageblatt
Kaiser
Prince Heinrich
Steipner
Kiel
Italy
Nepal
Baghmati
Vishnumad
Khatmatdu
Peapack
N. J
Smiths of
New Jersey
War Department
Orman
Colorado
Fort Riley
Kan
Colorado National Guard
Treasury Department
New York
Ellen D. Hunt
Iowa
Commonwealth Bank
Bank of Fing?land
Exemptions for Personal Effects Under 1897 Duty Act
Washington circular clarifies that only wearing apparel and similar personal effects of value not exceeding 100 dollars are exempt when bought abroad by tourists. The guidance rejects exempting merchandise such as cigars or liquor and emphasizes officer discretion to assess cases and collect duties where tourists attempt to evade the law.
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Washington, D. C
Shaw
The
Customs
Department
Malleable Iron Combine Under Consideration
A consolidation of major malleable iron firms with a 25 million dollar capitalization is being discussed with Chicago as the expected headquarters. Named participants include Illinois Malleable Iron, Stockholm Manufacturing, Chicago Malleable Casting, Dayton Malleable Iron, Michigan Malleable Iron, Pratt & Letchworth, Northwestern and Wisconsin Malleable Iron Works, and others in Detroit Buffalo Milwaukee.
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Sharon
Chicago
National Malleable Iron Casting Company
United States
Illinois Malleable Iron Company
Stockholm Manufacturing Company
Malleable Casting Company
Dayton Malleable Iron Company
Dayton, C
Michigan
Malleable Iron Company
Detroit
Pratt & Letchworth
Buffalo
N. Y
Northwestern
Wisconsin
Malleable Iron Works
Milwaukee
Hearing Speedily Closed in Power Suit
New York August 30 special examiner Mabie oversaw the Peter Power case to halt transferring Northern Pacific stock to Northern Securities. Guthrie counsel for railroads asked an adjournment sine die and no testimony was taken. All testimony must be filed with the United States circuit court clerk in Minnesota by Monday next.
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New York
Mabie
Peter Power
Northern Pacific Railroad
Northern Securities Company
D. W. Guthrie
United States Circuit Court
Minnesota
Scheme to Beat Ship Combine
London report says British government plans to counter the Morgan combine. The scheme aims to safeguard freights on British vessels from cornering attempts and is expected to impact the shipping trust.
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London
The
Daily Math
State historical society to display Nebraska relics at state fair
Lincoln Neb Sept 1 The state historical society will show a large collection of historical relics and documents at the state fair in a tent near Mercantile hall. The display covers archaeology farm implements pottery and modern Indian works with Nebraska items from Fort Calhoun newspapers early statehood materials and methods of preservation.
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Lincoln
Neb
State Historical Society
Mercantile Hall
Nebraska
Ald Ft. Calhoun
Philippines
Islands
Lincoln Society Finds Ex‑Congressman Davis Library Collection
The Lincoln Nebraska historical society adds to its library by obtaining ex-Congressman Davis of Kansas library holdings. E E Blackman and A E Sheldon purchased hundreds of volumes and a complete Farmers’ Alliance paper file. Sheldon also studied French settlements in Richardson and Nemaha counties.
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Lincoln, Neb
Historical Society
E. E. Blackman
A. E. Sheldon
Kansas
Davis
Farmers’ Alliance
Sheldon
Richardson
Nemaha Countes
Rulo
Glen Rock
St. Deroin
Nemaha
President Burt in Court
Horace G. Burt president of the Union Pacific railroad faced arraignment in a police court on ten counts of false imprisonment. A large audience of strikers and others attended as Burt pleaded not guilty and requested a continuance to locate witness W Arnett. The case was moved to September 3 with Burt furnishing $300 bonds in each case.
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Omaha
Horace G. Burt
Union Pacific Railroad
Edson Rich
Burt
W. Arnett
Adianapolis
Charles Dundy
Barber William Donnelly Dies by His Own Hand in Atkinson
William Donnelly, a 28 year old barber, shot himself in Atkinson Nebraska after a period of heavy drinking and job loss. He died about an hour later without speaking. He was unmarried.
Coopers Walk Out Over Pay Demands at Nebraska City Plant
Workers at the Nebraska City Cooperage plant walked out after the company refused wage increase requests. The overtime shift and plant operations were disrupted as labor action continued.
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Coopers
Nebraska City
Neb
Coopera
Stranger worker and horse vanish from Leigh farm
A stranger employed by Henry Hellman in Leigh Nebraska disappeared Monday night with a horse saddle and bridle valued at $100. He was seen in Leigh at about 12 oclock, after drawing his wage and borrowing the horse to ride into town.
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Leigh, Neb
Henry Hellman
Leigh
Nine Banks Incorporate in Nebraska Listings
The Nebraska state banking board approved articles of incorporation and charters for nine banks. Institutions named include Commercial State Bank of Coleridge, Farmers State Bank of Ithaca, American Exchange Bank Bristow, State Bank of Bee, Farmers' Bank of Sholes, Grafton State Bank, Archer State Bank, First National Bank Hartington, and J L Brandeis & Son bankers Omaha with capital ranges from 5,000 to 60,000 dollars and listed officers and directors.
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Lincoln, Neb
State Banking Board
Commercial State Bank of
Colleridge
Cedar County
Capital
George A. Gray
T. T. Linkhart
N. I. Nielsen
A. G. Bridenbaugh
John Horsch
Farmers State Bank of
Ithaca
Saunders County
G. F. Wagner
W. E. Deck
J. M. Hall
American Exchange Bank
Bristow
Boyd County
J. C Robinson
W. S. Weston
L. E. Jorfes, Jr
Stephen Seim
C. D. Chandler
J. L. Brandeis & Son
Omaha
Arthur D
Emil B
Hugh H. Brandeis
Drowning of Charles P. Olson At Burlington Iowa
Charles P. Olson 58 superintendent of bridges for the Burlington died when an excursion boat railing broke near the landing in Burlington Iowa. Olson failed to notice the danger and fell overboard. body not yet recovered. He leaves a wife and two children. Word of his death elicited regret among friends and railroad colleagues.
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Lincoln, Neb
Charles P. Olson
Lincoln
Burlington
Calvert
Olson
Jate
H. HM. Stratton
Chester
Live Stock Market Report Highlights Cattle Hogs and Sheep
Cattle arrivals fall with mixed quality and steady to dull prices while demand for stockers remains brisk. Hogs show a strong day with firming after a slow start, top prices around 7.40 to 7.55. Sheep and lamb quotes vary by class, with ranges from about 2.90 to 5.25 for lambs and 3.40 to 4.25 for mutton and ewes. Markets include Kansas City and Chicago listings with steady to weak tendencies overall.
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Chicago
Texas
Palma Stands Alone in Cuban Press Rift
Havana reports show President Palma lacking Cuban press support as Editorials condemn his leadership. Only Diario de la Marina remains favorable, while opposition cites Castenada electric plant concession and impeachment talk dominates Parliament, with discussions on Palma joining the Republican party to gain aid.
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Havana
Palma
Diario de la Marina
Castenada
House of Commons
House of Parliament
Republican Party
la Discussion
Blue River Baptists Elect Officers at Three Day Session
BEATRICE Neb Aug 30 The Blue River Baptist association met at Union hall Island Grove township for a three day session. Elected moderator Rev D L McBride of Liberty clerk Miss Nellie Winters of Western treasurer Isaac Staples of Beatrice.
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Beatrice, Neb
Blue River Baptist Association
Union Hall
Island Grove Township
D. L. McBride
Liberty
Nellie Winters
Western
Isaac Staples
Beatrice
Lightning Destroys House in Virginia County
A residence of Mrs. Mary Hubka near Virginia County was struck by lightning and burned to the ground. The family escaped with only personal effects. loss estimated at 1000 dollars with 550 dollars insured.
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Beatrice
Neb
Mary Hubka
Virginia
Bryan to Speak at G A R Reunion and Joplin Rally
W J Bryan will address the Grand Army of the Republic reunion at Hastings on September 8 afternoon and start Missouri’s Democratic campaign with a Joplin speech September 9 evening according to Lincoln dispatches.
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Lincoln
Neb
W. J. Bryan
Grand Army of the Republic
Hastings
Missouri
Joplin
Nebraska Retail Grocers Set Lincoln Convention Dates
Preparations are underway for the Nebraska Retail Grocers association state convention in Lincoln October 16 17 18. A banquet is planned as a principal entertainment event for attendees.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska Retail Groceryman's Association
Railroad Sends Specialist to Stanton Neb
Hog cholera is prevalent northeast of Stanton Nebraska. Dr. Jackson, an expert in hog cholera, sent by the Fremont Elkhorn Missouri Valley Railroad, is in town and working to control the outbreak.
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Stanton
Neb
Jackson
Fremont, Elkhorn & Missouri Valley Railroad Company
Alleged Horse Thieves Arrested in Nebraska and Kansas
Sheriff Clark of Albion Nebraska and Deputy Sheriff Frank Stout of Ellis County Kansas arrested Charles Howell and John Flynn on the Lockwood ranch north of Albion. They are suspected in the August 16 theft of four horses two sets of garments a wagon and fifteen bushels of oats from farmer Justis Walters near Hayes City Kansas.
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Albion, Neb
Clark
This County
Sheri Frank Stout
Ellis County
Kansas
Lockwood Ranch
This City
Charles Howell
John Flynn
Justis Walters
Hayes City
Kan
Former seaman Françoi geberne released then re arrested
Fran coig eberne, a former seaman of the French bark Biarritz, recently sailed from France and was freed from custody by the French consul general. He was immediately arrested again on a formal charge that places him under United States authorities.
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San Francisco
Francoig Eberne
Biarritz
France
United States
Remains of Charles and Mrs Fair Arrive in Havre
The remains of Charles Fair and Mrs Fair arrived in Havre from Paris and will be sent to Southampton tonight to board the ship St. Louis, which sails Saturday.
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Havre
France
Charles
Mrs. Fair
Paris
Southampton
St. Louis
Jamaica fruit monopoly seals new empire In London deal
Kingston Jamaica August 30 report says after a concluded arrangement in London among Elder Dempster Co of Liverpool the Fyffes of Aberdeen Imperial Direct West India Mail Service and United Fruit Co of New Orleans and Boston United Fruit secures a monopoly of Jamaica fruit trade and will load every British fruit ship.
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Kingston
Jamaica
London
Elder, Dempster & Co
Liverpool
Fyfes of
Aberdeen
Imperial Direct West India Mail Service
United Fruit Company
New Orleans
Boston
New Use for Horseskins in Auto Coats
The New York Evening Journal notes horseskins inspire a new mobility fashion with automobile coats for men and women. Colts skins in white or brown gain favor, dust gets blocked by lining, and helmet hats of the same skin appear with the coats as automotives grow in popularity. Cowardice is not favored by God.
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New York Evening Journal
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Montana
Helena
Malleable Iron Combine
the Historical Society
President Burt
MR. Olson
South Omaha
Kansas City
South Omahia
Blue River Baptists Elect
Mr. Bryan
Railroad
W. L. Douglas
Heyl
Brockton
Mass
Say Reeutey
Tlis
19Th St
Libby
Sawyer’ Excelsior
Dawan
M. MW
Sawyer &Eon
Bnet Combridge
Santala
Defiance
Omara
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