Weeds Instead of Fish at South Bend Hatchery Scandal
A Nebraska State Fish Hatchery report accuses Governor Poynter and the fusion administration of gross negligence and incompetence. It details weeds and poisonous matter in ponds, dead fish, and mismanagement after appointing Adam Sloup, a saloonkeeper, as superintendent. Pay shortages threaten laborers and funds, with suspected noncompetitive procurement and favoritism involving a local meat dealer.
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South Bend
Neb
Poynter
M. O'Brien
William O'Brien
O'Brien
Adam Sloup
Omaha
Sloup
Douglas County
Juia
Bay City
Mich
Down
C. E. Streight
Sumner Barnell
Barnell
Harvey
Everglades
Acarcely
Treasury
Hatchery
Fourteenth and
Williams Streets
Kruml
Sloup & Kruml
Board of Trustees
V. F. Kuncl
Kuncl
South
Thirteenth Street
Prosperity in Laurel and Cedar county farms
Local lenders and farmers report a surge in prosperity since McKinley’s inauguration. Budgets improve as farmers repay debts, land values rise, and new homes and businesses rise in Laurel while nearby farmers credit higher cattle, corn, and implements sales amid a stable market.
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F. E. White
Ashland National Bank
Ashland
Ole Blom
Mr. Blom
Saunders
John Tarpenning
George Sanders
George
Smith
William Mullendorf
Yutan
Hartington Prosperity Noted In Cedar County Report
A Cedar County overview highlights Hartington as a rapid growth center with brick business blocks, a $27 000 courthouse, and a $14 000 high school. It notes real estate gains, lower loan rates, improved farm finances, and a return to prosperity after hard times.
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Hartington
Cedar County
Wakefield
Main Street
Robison
EB. L. Dimick
J . B. L. Dimick
H.B. Suing
Fenal
Nelson
First National Bank
U S Receives Diplomatic Replies on Pekin Evacuation
Within twenty four hours Washington reports material information from foreign capitals on the Russian proposal to evacuate Pekin. Governments' replies show a harmonious tone, reducing the chance of an international clash. Exact responses are not public until all are in and negotiations mature.
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Washington
United States
Pekin
Russia
State Department
Union Pacific routes leased and operated since construction
SO and SY lines run from Salina to McPherson and from Solomon to Beloit, both leased and operated as part of the Union Pacific system since their construction.
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Salina
McPherson
Solomon
Beloit
Union Pacific System
Seven Companies Leave Dakotas Garrison Dwindles
With the second battalion of the Eighth Infantry departing for the Philippine islands, the department of the Dakotas will be garrisoned by seven companies plus headquarters staff, totaling under 1,000 men.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Eighth Infantry
Philippine Islands
Department of the Dakotas
Sioux City Refused Recount Request
Sioux City has been refused a recount by the government census office. The denial comes as officials confirmed the decision on September 6 in Sioux City Iowa.
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Sioux City
Vermont Governor Election Results from White River Junction
Returns from 232 towns in Vermont show Stickney as governor with 46 934 votes, Senter 15 949, and others 1 263. In 1896 Grout led with 52 029, Jackson 14 556, others 1 689. Republican plurality 31 440 and majority 30 127. Republican loss 9 percent, Democratic gain 15 percent.
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Vermont
White River Junction
Stickney
Senter
Grout
Jackson
Conger Again Heard From On Pekin Dispatches
Washington reports Conger’s August 30 message from Pekin arrives after a week of transmissions. The State Department notes no material change in Pekin and expects Russia to direct responses on evacuation. Officials caution action may wait several days as powers await Russia’s move and possible Chinese government negotiations.
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Washington
Conger
Pekin
State Department
Len Tsin
Taku
Congers
Powerg
Russia
United States
Li Hung Chang
Tsang Ii
War Department
Chaffee
Barry
Locomotives Idle In Honor Of Late President Washburn
In Kansas City Missouri on September 6 from 11:15 to 11:20 a.m. every locomotive and piece of railway equipment on the Memphis system from Kansas City to Birmingham were idle. The halt marked the memory of the late President E S Washburn of the Memphis system who died at Rye Beach New Hampshire last Friday.
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Kansas Ciy
Memphis
Kansas City
Birmingham
Ala
E. 5. Washburn
Memphia
Rye Beach
N. H
Census Figures Show Hartford Population Jump in New Census
The Census Bureau reports Hartford Connecticut now hosts 79 850 residents, up from 53 230 in 1890, a gain of 96 620 and 50 01 percent. Richmond Virginia grows to 85 050 from 81 388, up 8 662 or 4 5 percent. Fort Wayne Indiana reaches 45 115, up from 35 393 in 1880, a rise of 9 722 or 27 47 percent.
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Washington
Sept
Census Bureau
Hartford
Conn
Richmond
Fort Wayne
Ind
Cyclone damages Mafeking surpasses seven months of bombardment
A cyclone in Mafeking last evening ripped roofs from many buildings and wrecked the military camp hospital. The storm caused one death and two injuries with numerous narrow escapes, inflicting suffering on the sick and wounded.
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Mafeking
Brought to Book at Last
Detective Lawless of Memphis arrived in St. Louis to take Henry B. Simmons back, charged with complicity in thirty five burglaries committed within days. Simmons was captured through a letter written to a brother.
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ST. Louis
Lawless
Memphis
Henry B. Simmons
Simmons
Southern Battle Flags
At the Forty-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry reunion in Worthington near Columbus Ohio the colors of the Thirtieth Louisiana regiment were returned to a committee of the surviving members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Forty-sixth
Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Worthington
Louisiana
Ratifications Placed in Archives After Peace Conference
The Hague September 5 ratifications of peace conference agreements were formally archived. Foreign Minister Dr W H De Beaufort expressed hope future historians will deem the work lasting for humanity and proposed sending a message to the czar. A telegram to St Petersburg followed.
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the Hague
W. H. de Beaufort
St. Petersburg
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Booth Bend Fish Hatchery
Kesper
Wiss
Rachel Frank
Holland
England
Saunders County
McKinley
Morris & Gould
Laurel
Loga Valley
Chicas St. Paul
Minneapolis
O'Neill
Atatear
Everett & Waite
Th Town
Thomas Berg
F. P
Vater
Cleveland
Oaem
Chiness Imbroglio
Donger
Walder
Eee
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