Fall City to Erect New Brick Hotel and Local Developments
A new brick hotel is planned for Falls City. Reports note a building boom in Hyannis and real estate activity in Dixon County with several farms sold to home-seekers. Other items include a hemp factory in Havcox, irrigation works at Burwell, and a missing Beatrice youth. Local incidents cover a fatal transport accident near Havelock and a Norfolk oil manager dying from gas exposure.
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Falls City
Ilyannis
Springview
L’remont
Preacuus
Tekamah
Hyannis
Hox
John G. Watson
Nance County
Lebanon
Tuk
Plattsmouth
John Rhone
Cozad
Dixon County
Nodge County
Supreme Court
Havcock
North Loup Valley
Ilyansis
A. L. Green
Beatrice
Tus
Columbus Journal
Platte County
Cianthy Hoorrr
Dodge County
Custer County
Ropert Kernow
Willow Creek
Pierce
Oxnards
Nebraska
Winnias Wornano
Chapman
Archie Borlan
Havelock
Borlan
University Place
Lorlan
John W. Drake
Standard Oil Company
Norfolk
Drake
Lincoln
Western Letter Carriers
J. K K. Stine
Omaha
W. M. Decker
C. W. Milton
W. H. Robertson
Sk. G. Fischer
W. J. Mangen
South Omaha
J. H W. Clark
J. C. van Cleave
Missouri River
Deextnur
Sioux City
Hbascroft
Emerson
Telkamah
Antelope County Leads Alfalfa Crop Experiments
Antelope county in Nebraska has shifted from small alfalfa patches to broader trials. The drought year hurt regular grasses, but alfalfa showed resilience with minimal damage. Huffman and Rollins on Elkhorn bottoms report a first hay crop averaging a ton from spring-seeded land, with more cuttings planned and other seeded lands already yielding two crops and a possible third.
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Nebraska
Huffman & Rollins
Elkhorn Bottoms
Suit Against Garneau Over State Funds Misuse
The attorney general plans to sue Joseph Garneau former commissioner general of the Nebraska exhibit at the world’s fair. A legislative committee report found he did not account for about 900 dollars from the first state appropriation. He allegedly paid 500 dollars salary to President Coe of the first Columbian commission from the second appropriation and must account for furniture bought with state funds that disappeared after the Chicago fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Garneau
Nebraska
Garneau
President Coe
First Columbian Commission
Land Cases Decided and New Postmasters Appointed
Washington dispatch reports Acting Secretary Reynolds ruling in land cases. In Nebraska the Alliance district decision affirms, land awarded to defendant. similarly in the Merrill McDearman suit land awarded to plaintiff. in Mitchell district Andrew J Pine v Stocking decision affirms land awarded to defendant. George B Rouse named postmaster at Blakely Nebraska. Odin, South Dakota, establishes new post office with Albert Eliason as postmaster.
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Washington Dispatch
Reynolds
Nebraska
Thomas McKinney
Lincoln FE
Bultzley
Alliance District
South Dakota
Carl Strasburg
Merrill McDearman
Fiuion
Andrew J. Pine
Charles J. Stocking
Mitchell District
George B. Rouse
Blakely
Madison County
Neb
Jacob Obrist
Odin
Lincoln County
S. D
Albert Eliason
State bounty officers named for beet and chicory program
Secretary of State Piper appoints officers under the sugar beet and chicory bounty bill. Appointments include inspectors and weighmasters at Grand Island Norfolk and Doniphan with two Norfolk assistants. Inspectors cap at 25 cents per package or 5 dollars per day. bonds of 2000 dollars required. weighmasters earn 5 dollars per day and assistants 3 dollars.
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Piper
Tor
Norfolk
Former Nebraska Woman Killed in Denver Jealous Rage
In Denver Colorado carpenter Win Rose left work to confront Mrs Phil Kuhn on South Thirteenth street. He shot her four times in a struggle to compel her to live with him, then killed himself with a self inflected wound. The woman died. Rose survived. The woman’s mother and sister live in York Nebraska.
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Denver
Col
Win
Rose
Phil Kuhn
South Thirteenth Street
York
Cruelty Case Shocks Polish Community in Ulerton
Sheriff Snyder reports a case of severe abuse of an idiotic boy in the Krоapik family’s Polish colony. The boy, partially paralyzed, was kept in a stable with calves by day and naked in summer, unprovided clothing. Authorities took him into custody and the parents face prosecution.
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Ullerton
Snyder
Kroapik
Morrison Murders Verdict Divides Crawford Community
The Crawford town and two factions discuss the Morrison murder verdict. Morrison claims the outcome favors him for a possible new trial while sympathy grows for Mrs. Morrison and her two children. He has lived in Lasalle, Hue ron, and several western states.
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Morrison
Chadron
Lasalle
JL. Hueron
Montana
Wyoming
Crawford
Fourth National Irrigation Congress Opens in Albuquerque
The fourth national irrigation congress meets in Albuquerque with delegates from Utah, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, Texas and Oklahoma. Chairman Smythe celebrates progress in irrigation laws, endorses the Carey land grant, and urges more federal support and state control to boost irrigation, settlement, and industrial independence.
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Albuquerque
N. M
National Irrigation Congress
West
Smythe
Alles
Frost
Utah
Colorado
Kansas
Nebraska
Texas
Oklahoma
W. F. Smythe
Smith
Morton
United States
Ross
California
United States Supreme Court
Denver
America
Man jailed after stabbing woman twenty four times in West Alexandria
John Golden, a pensioner from Darren Ohio, attacked Mrs Mary J King in West Alexandria Preble County on Sept 17 after accompanying her from town. He stabbed her twenty four times with a pocket knife leaving her in a precarious condition. Irolden was arrested amid jealousy claims.
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Darren
Ohio
West
Alexandria
Preble County
John Golden
Mary J. King
Irolden
Doctor shot while attempting morphine treatment in Exauisa
In Exauisa on September 17 Thomas Beyers shot Dr. Ellwood Overstreet after the physician pressed morphine on a patient despite Beyers warnings. The doctor was attempting hypodermic treatment when the gunfire occurred, the bullet entering Overstreet's abdomen.
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Exauisa
Ind
Petrona
Ellwood Overstreet
Thomas Beyers
Overstreet
Beyers
Fierce Hall in Town
Marshalltown reports the heaviest hailstorm in the county’s history striking the southern area last evening. Hail for twenty minutes reached a foot deep over a mile wide strip, destroying corn and vegetation, killing many chickens, and shattering farm windows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Indiana lawyer John M Butler dies in New York hotel
John M Butler of Indianapolis law firm Butler Snow Butler died last evening in the Fifth Avenue hotel from heart disease after a severe grip. He was a political stump speaker and figure in Blaine Garfield campaigns and other Republicans. He never held public office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John MM. Butler
Indiana
New York
John M. Butler
Butler, Snow & Butler
Indianapolis
Ind
Fifth Avenue
Blaine
Garfield
Fraker Case Witnesses Summoned
Constable Lurton serves notice to appear in Richmond tomorrow for the Fraker case. Named are Charles McGregor N S Mc Murray Judge M W Sullivan Fred Dyes W L Patterson J H Faber Dr J J Gaines Dr A C Donovan and A F Dooley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraker
Iexcession Service
Constable Lurton
Richmond
Charles McGregor
N. S. McMurray
M. W. Sullivan
Fred Dyes
W. L. Patterson
J. HF. Faber
J. J. Gaines
A. C. Donovan
A. FI. Dooley
Steamer City of Rio Janeiro Under Quarantine in San Francisco
The City of Rio Janeiro, lleg from Hong Kong via Honolulu, is under strict quarantine in San Francisco. No passengers or mails may land and no communication with the quarantined vessel is allowed for a period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Rio Janeiro
Hong Kong
Honolulu
Nationwide event to dedicate national military park at Chattanooga
From field Park Chattanooga Tennessee on September 17 officials and veterans gather for a monumental dedication of a vast military park linking Lookout Mountain Missionary Ridge and Chickamauga battlefield areas. Attending officials include the secretary of war Supreme Court members Congress governors and veteran groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
Secretary of War
Congress
Act of Congress
Lamont
Executive Department
Government
Supreme Court
Army
Navy
House
National Commission
Society of the Army of the Cumberland
Army of the Tennessee
Grand Army of the Republic
Association of Confederate Veterans
Sherman Heights
Tennessee
Glass Mill
Georgia
Clickamauga Field
Missouri
Bragg
Missionary Ridge
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
May Not Fight Circaco Says Split Could End Bout
In Sporting circles it is rumored Bob Fitzsimmons may claim proceeds from concessions or refuse to enter the ring, risking cancellation of the big fight with Corbett. Dan Stuart says picture privilege sold to W A Brady. other privileges are Fitzsimmons own and he will not surrender any part. He believes a purse of 41000 is all the fighters can expect, with Chicago sportswriters generally backing him.
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Circaco
Bob Fitzsimmons
Corbett
Dan Stuart
W A. Brady
Stuart
Chicago Sporting Fraternity
Claims to Have Found John W Hilman in Kansas
Sept 17 in Pdinon TYoreka Kan C M Foullks and W Rous Santa Fe claim agents say they found John W Hilman and offered to surrender him to insurers for 10400 dollars. Insurance attorneys prefer to win the case in court without bringing him into custody.
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Pdinon
Tyoreka
Kan
C. M
Foullks
W. Rous
Santa Fe
John W. Hilman
F Tilmon
Indictments for Pension Fraud Reach Forties in Pawnee
At Pawnee Oklahoma the United States grand jury returned forty three indictments for pension frauds. The cases involve many prominent citizens and over one hundred fraudulent pensions were obtained, many for Pawnee Indians including soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gurmin
Pawnee
United States
Grand Jury
Omaha Police Funding Debate Stirs City Council
The Omaha city council faced a clash over funding the police force as the A P A majority moved to withhold support. Citizen protests against starving the force grew until the A P A relented from their hard line.
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Omans
Neb
Sept
Mrs Amick Acquitted in Custody Slaying Trial
Mrs Ela Amick was acquitted of murdering her divorced husband James Amick who she shot on a public road near Eurex Kun Sept 17. Public sentiment favored conviction.
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Eurex, Kun
Ela Amick
James Amick
Here
Cuba Rebellion Firing Up for Vigorous Fall Campaign
Minister De Lome outlines government plans to mobilize forces for a strong fall offensive. Insurgents resist due to guerrilla tactics and weather conditions favoring their mobile resistance.
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de Lome
Spanish Minister Sees Cuban Rebellion Likely Crushed
Washington reports Senor Dupuy de Lome believes Cuba's rebellion will be crushed but timing uncertain due to guerilla tactics and Cuba’s rainy season. He notes Spanish troops, 25 000 in Cuba, expect to begin active operations after October with cyclone season hindering transport. He predicts insurrection will be scattered and ended.
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Washington
Senor Dupuy de Lome
United States
Cuba
Cubs
West Indies
Gold Shipments Hint at Speculation Amid Treasury Withdrawals
News from Wasnixeton reports a large export withdrawal of 4.5 million dollars from New York’s sub treasury, sparking treasury intrigue. Officials see it as Wall Street’s speculative mood and anticipate grain shipments will bring foreign bills to balance demand, with Morgan Belmont safeguarding the gold reserve. The twenty month export excess totals about 120.47 million dollars.
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Wasnixeton
New York
Treasury Department
Wall Street
Morgan-Belmont
Northwest
Jrold
United States
Condition Of Fruit Report Shows Mixed National Outlook
The September government fruit report notes slight improvements for apples and peaches despite drought. Grapes vary from half to full crop in the East and Midwest, with New York at about three quarters. California shows a 12 point decline though quality remains average.
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Wasnincron
Eastern
Middle States
New York
South
Kansas
Nebraska
Mountain
Pacific States
California
Judge Stuart Resigns to Join Rail Railway Solicitor
Charles L. Stuart, judge of the U S court for the Central District of the Indian Territory, submitted his resignation yesterday morning. He is believed to have accepted the post of general solicitor for the Choctaw Oklahoma and Gulf railway. Yvancey Lewis of Ardmore announced his candidacy for the vacancy and was unanimously endorsed by the South McAlester bar association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurit McAleston
Ind
Charles L. Stuart
United States Court of the
No Setbacks Expected and Crop Bets Cited
J G Dun & Co reports a slight setback not worrisome this season if crop reports hold. Wheat and cotton prospects fade while corn volumes rise toward a record but with profits thin for farmers. Bond issue talks emerge as Hutchinson cites Morgan Belmont negotiating with Cleveland over a $25 to $50 million issue.
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New York
J. G. Dun & Co
Os Vents
Sanya
Cuiagco
Charles Hutchinson
Corn Exchange Bank
United States
Morgan-Belmont
Cleveland
Daevaree
California
Leet Steers
Suulee Secaensectoes
Rome
Feeaersa
Women's Relief Corps Chooses Officers in Louisville Session
In Louisville today the Women's Relief corps elected Mrs. Plummer of Michigan as chaplain and Mrs. Ellen Daniels of West Virginia as chairman. Ellen B. Aldrich of Kansas and Charlotte Wright of Massachusetts were named to the executive board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Women's Relief Corps
Plummer
Michigan
Ellen Daniels
West Virginia
Ellen BL. Aldrich
Kansas
Charlotte 2. Wright
Massachusetts
Mrs Holt Seeks Divorce in New York Suit
Actress Adele Holt files for divorce from Clarence C. Holt in New York. She names two co respondents Clara Wilbur and Mabel Eaton of the Mabel Eaton Dramatic Company in the suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Clarence C. Holt
Adele
Live Stock and Produce Markets Report
Market notes from New York Chicago St Louis Omaha and Lisewhere Omaha reports cattle hogs and grain prices with price ranges and trading activity across the major exchange hubs. Local traders monitor price shifts as buyers and sellers adjust bids and delivery timelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Omaaha
Lisewhere
OMALA
Liberty bell leaves Chicago on world tour
Condensed dispatches note the liberty bell departs Chicago for an international tour. W. D. Dabney resigns as solicitor for the state department. San Ivvanecico imposes quarantine against Honolulu over cholera concerns. George Rogers, a resident near Jacksonville Alabama, is reported murdered by burglars. U.S. imports from Spain include garlic and oranges.
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Liberty Bell
Chicago
W. D. Dabney
State Department
San Ivvanecico
Honolulu
George Rogers
Jacksonville
Spain
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Fourth National Congress
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Ert
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Taying of
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Police
Mrs. Amick
The
Women’s Relief Corps
Condon
London
Lord Beresford
Duches of Marlborough
Prince of Wales
Deep den
Senor de Lome
Mr. Adee
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