Flags of the First Nebraska Regimental Colors Returned
A formal return of the First Nebraska regiment battle flags to the state was held on the Lincoln state house grounds. Governor Poynter accepted the colors as Colonel Mulford and the regiment’s officers presented them. A large crowd witnessed the procession and guard, with colours stored securely in the adjutant general’s vault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
State House
Mulford
Holcomb
Meiklejohn
Visquain
Grand Army of the Republic
Nebraska National Guard
Vifquain
Poynter
Adjutant General
Fourteenth
M Streets
Export Exposition Opens in Philadelphia with Star Spangled Banner
Philadelphia marks the formal opening of the National Export Exposition at noon with President McKinley sending a greetings message. Archbishop O'Brien delivers the benediction as the Marine Band and exposition organ lead the audience in The Star Spangled Banner. Thousands visit the grounds as doors opened at 8 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Diplomatic Corps
Army
Navy
O'Brien
McKinley
United States Marine Band
Denver Welcomes Troops Return From Philippines
Colorado volunteers received a boisterous homecoming in Denver on September 15 as bells whistles cannons and crowds greeted the free train at Union depot. Relatives greeted the veterans before a Capitol procession through streets filled with flag waving cheering residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colorado Volunteers
Philippines
Union Depot
Capitol
Lang's Successor Named
The president appointed Henry W. Diederich United States consul at Bremen replacing Louis Lange Jr who retires after a state department methods inquiry. The promotion comes on Sen. Cullom's recommendation.
Welcome the American Flag in Samar Calls for US Aid
Mail advices from Manila report Samar natives praying for speedy American arrival and welcome of the US flag. They face forcible tax collections by insurgent emissaries, leaving them semi starved and without faith in the Tagalos, seeking American protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Manila
Samar
Transvaal Draft Reply Unclear as Britain-Weary Talks Prolong
London reports a draft reply from the Transvaal to Chamberlain’s note but its content is not released. The Boer response may shift toward ultimatums or further diplomacy while Natal remains a potential flashpoint and Kruger’s stance on suzerainty puzzles observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
London
George Stewart White V. C
Natal
Morning Post
Pietermaritzburg
Capetown
Kruger
Chamberlain
Commissioners Come Home From Manila Mission
President McKinley directs Philippine commission members Colonel Charles Denby and Professor Dean Worcester to return promptly. They sail on the Empress of India from Hong Kong September 26, with uncertain fate for their clerical staff. The group had aimed to set up municipal government after moving into new offices. Nevada cavalry could not sail on the Newport and will seek the next transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Charles Denby
Dean Worcester
Philippine Commission
McKinley
Hong Kong
Nevada Cavalry
Newport
Dreyfus to Be Freed as Pardoning Moves Discussed
Paris dispatches report the Daily Telegraph cor respondent says Dreyfus will be released by pardon. The cabinet is said to have agreed to grant clemency with the decree to be signed September 19. The Matin notes officials debating the pardon and several papers urge it. A German spy was arrested at La Croix Sur Meuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Paris
Daily Telegraph
Dreyfus
la Croix Sur Meuse
The
Figaro
Gunboat Engages Insurgents at Balemao
Washington dispatch reports Commander Davidson aboard Paragua in a sharp engagement at Balemao Masbate. The vessel was hit many times by rifle fire with no casualties. Paragua silenced the insurgents in twenty minutes and captured a Filipino schooner which Davidson destroyed. Balemao lies south of Luzon and north of the Visayas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Navy Department
Manila
Secretary of Navy
Davidson
Paragua
Balemao
Watson
Masbate
Luzon
Vizayas
Friendly Filipinos Hopeful For American Aid In Samar
Mail reports from Manila say Samar natives are praying for quick American arrival and will welcome the flag. Forced tax collection by insurgent emissaries has left locals semi starved and lacking faith in the Tagalog, seeking U S protection.
Cook County Democratic Club cancels Denver trip
The Cook County Democratic Marching Club decides to abandon the September 23 Denver excursion after financial secretary Burke reports only ninety-nine members signed up. They require at least 125 participants and many members preferred trips to Cincinnati Michigan Ohio and Indiana to aid regular democracy in those states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cook County Democratic Marching Club
Denver
Burke
Cincinnati
Michigan
Ohio
Indiana
Death of Cornelius Vanderbilt at New York Home
New York reports Cornelius Vanderbilt died at 5:15 this morning at his Fifty seventh street Fifth avenue residence. His wife and daughter Gladys and youngest son Reginald were present. Vanderbilt had returned from Newport with Mrs. Vanderbilt at 9 PM and appeared well before a midnight attack. Physicians attended but he died shortly after 5 AM. Mrs. Vanderbilt and Gladys remain prostrate. doctors attend them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Fifty-seventh Street
Fifth Avenue
Mr. Vanderbilt
Gladys
Reginald
Vanderbilt
Newport
Walter B. James
E. G. Janeway
Cattle Market Control Plan Outlined in Kansas City
A meeting of cattlemen formed a plan to create a cooperative livestock commission company to control the cattle market. Promoter H S Peters and supporters ex-Congressman Jerry Simpson and Senator W A Harris Kansas oversee the effort with shippers from Missouri Kansas Nebraska Oklahoma and Texas. Members will join by purchasing stock in an existing exchange and only buyers and shippers may own stock with local county agents planned in cattle regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Co-Operative Livestock Commission Company
H. S. Peters
Kansas
Jerry Simpson
W. A. Harris
Missouri
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Texas
Pensions for the Veterans
Albert D. Shaw as commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic vows strong pension action. He argues old soldiers earned lasting consideration and supports a patriot pension bond to spread the burden by interest payments, payable by posterity at maturity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Albert D. Shaw
Grand Army of the Republic
Senator Hanna Health Fear Might End Political Work
Cleveland friends fear Senator Hanna’s health may stop his planned political drive. Family letters from France suggest his condition has not improved and would be better if he remained at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wianna
Cleveland, CO
Cleveland
Senator Hanna
France
Mining Story False Report Quashed By Company Secretary
A telegram from L H Stevens secretary treasurer of the Batopilas Mining company denies reports that Governor Alexander Shepherd sold Batopilas mining properties to an English syndicate and would move to Washington. Stevens wires no truth in either statement confirming the rumors are unfounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
L. H. Stevens
New York
Batopilas Mining Company
Alexander R. Shepherd
Batopilas
Mexico
Washington
Stevens
Louisville Bank Closes and Liquidation Sought
President James A. Leech announced Kentucky’s City National Bank will liquidate after applying to the controller of currency for consent. Organized in 1865 with 200000 dollars capital, the bank holds a large deposit base and plans to pay depositors immediately with any remaining assets to stockholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
James A. Leech
City National Bank
Rates cut in Burlington Memphis rail freight dispute
The Burlington and the Memphis railroads clash over packing house freight to the southeast. Burlington lowers the rate to 8 cents per 100 pounds from Omaha to the Ohio river. Memphis expected to set a 6 cent rate from Kansas City. Ten days earlier Omaha rate stood at 23 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Burlington
Memphis
Omaha
Ohio River
McKinley May Come West
President McKinley weighs extending his western trip beyond Chicago and hopes to visit St Paul Minneapolis and possibly Aberdeen South Dakota to welcome returning volunteers despite some conflicting dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Washington, D. C
Chicago
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Aberdeen
S D
Exports of Domestic Products for August Show Increases
The August monthly statement reports Breadstuffs at 25,580,352 dollars up from 19,909,329 last year. Provisions rise to 15,584,755 dollars, cattle and hogs 2,586,014 dollars, and mineral oils 6,565,009 dollars, while cotton declines 89,822 dollars. Eight month totals reach 431,838,813 dollars versus 480,960,733 dollars last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
United States
Prohibitionists Convene in Lincoln Nebraska Platform Endorsed
Nebraska prohibitionists gathered in Lincoln in a state convention. No candidate was named for supreme judge while Charles E. Smith and Albert Fitch were nominated for regents. The platform called for absolute end to alcohol traffic, women's complete enfranchisement, and adoption of initiative and referendum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
Charles E. Smith
Richardson
Albert Fitch
Merrit
Nebraska
Bond Question Resubmitted for Hastings Election
Hastings Neb voters will decide November 6 on a $20,000 bond issue to fund an electric light plant. The city council, after a renewed petition, re ballots the measure following a previous large majority vote but illegal issuance concerns paused it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Neb
Ecouncil
Hecht
Captain Forby's Body Arrives in Omaha
The body of Captain Lee Forby of Company G First Nebraska volunteers arrives in Omaha from the Philippines. He was killed in battle at San Francisco del Norte near Manila on March 28 1899 and laid in state at the Thurston Rifles armory before funeral services planned for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forby
Omaha
Neb
Lee Forby
Nebraska Volunteers
Philippines
Thurston Rifles
San Francisco del Norte
Manila
Stolen mares and gear reported near Pawnee City
R R Lepley of Kansas reports a six and seven year old team of mares stolen from his pasture in nearby Kansas. A set of work harness was taken from J M Story's barn and a pair of bridles from James Carroll's. The items, several miles apart, may have been taken together and a rig is now being driven from the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawnee City
Neb
R. R. Lepley
Kansas
J. M. Story
James Carrolla
Omaha Physician Honored by Army Appointment
Omaha Neb Sept 16 Dr W W Purnell a prominent colored physician of the city has been named assistant surgeon of the Forty eighth Infantry one of two colored regiments now being recruited He will accept and expects orders to report to Fort Thomas Ky where troops are mobilizing Purnell previously served in the Eighth Immunes at Fort Thomas and Chickamauga
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
W. W. Purnell
Forty-eighth Infantry
Purnell
Fort Thomas
Eighth Immunes
Chickamauga
Death of Joseph Mallalieu in Lincoln Nebraska
Joseph H. Mallalieu, recently named district court clerk to succeed Sam E. Low, died in Lincoln of heart failure due to blood poisoning. He had been ill at home for weeks, though friends did not know the severity. A young man with many acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Mallalieu
Lincoln, Neb
Joseph H. Mallalieu
Sam E. Low
Mallalieu
Footpads Rob Chadron Men in Vicious Robbery Spree
CHADRON Neb Sept 16 Frank ONeill robbed of his watch while intoxicated and an unnamed man assaults a traveler near a saloon taking a large sum and a gold watch. The incident occurred as William Moffatt of Cheyenne halted here en route to Hot Springs S D and was robbed in the saloon rear by unknown robbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chadron
Neb
Frank O'Neill
Viquor
William Moffatt
Cheyenne
Hot Springs
S. D
Judge Kinkaid's Sister Dies Triggers Court Move
CHADRON Neb Sept 16 Judge Westover left for O Neill to hold court for Judge Kinkaid whose twin sister in West Virginia died suddenly. A jury had been impaneled and a trial was about to begin when the news arrived. Judge Kinkaid took the first train south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinkaid
Chadron
Neb
Reunion At Long Pine Promises Best Ever Program
The annual reunion of the old soldiers and W R C in Brown Rock Cherry and Keya Paha counties will be on the Chautauqua grounds September 25 26 and 27. A program is being arranged with the aim of making it the best ever held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Pine
Brown, Rock, Cherry
Keya Paha
Chautauqua
Has his Leg Amputated in Nebraska Ride Accident
Bloomington Nebraska September 16 W P Stratton had his leg amputated close to the hip after years of injury from a mule kick and a runaway team. The operation was successful but at 50 and in frail health his recovery is doubtful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Neb
W P. Stratton
Burglars Loot Engler General Store in Grant Neb
In Grant Nebraska on September 16 burglars broke into E. D. Engler’s general store and stole $18. Engler was awakened by two men who ordered him to stay quiet and struck him with a revolver before binding and gagging him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thieven Tien Grant
Grant, Neb
E. D. Engler
Fred Terry Commission sale of range horses a success
SOUTH OMAHA Neb Sept 16 The Fred Terry Commission company sold about 600 range horses to Iowa and Nebraska farmers and stockmen. Drivers were satisfied with sales prices and unbranded colts were in strong demand. Unbroken two year olds sold fairly well, marking one of the largest horse sales in some time and pleasing Mr Terry as he builds a major market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsea
South Omaha
Neb
Fred Terry Commission Company
Iowa
Nebraska
Terry
Nebraska National Guard praises discipline at Camp Stotsenburg
General Orders No. 2238 from Camp Stotsenburg, Lincoln, Sept 14 1899, commends officers and men of the Nebraska National Guard for gentlemanly conduct at the camp of instruction. It notes hopes for 1900 reorganization of the First regiment and continuing high proficiency alongside earlier Spanish-American War units. By order of the Adjutant General P. H. Barry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry
Lincoln
Neb
Adjutant General
Nebraska National Guard
Adjutant General's Office
Camp Stotsenburg
Nebraska
Nebraska Volunteer Infantry
Third
United States Volunteer Cavalry
P. H. Barry
Downey Killed by Carstring in Aurora
Lincoln Neb Sept 18 John Downey city marshal of Aurora was killed when run over by a string of cars in the yard. Former Burlington employee Downey died instantly with a severed neck as the car wheels passed over him. cause of death remains unclear and mysterious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downey
Cara
Lincoln
Neb
John Downey
Aurora
Burlington Tailroad
Changes at the State Normal in Peru Nebraska
At week end enrollment nears 415 in the Normal, about fifty above last year. Total including practice school and summer students reached 908, the largest in the institution’s history. Faculty changes include Benedict leaving for Omaha high school, Sheldon named to fill the chair, Daily to teach elocution, Sanders to teach vocal music, and Walte resigning as practice school superintendent with a successor to be named soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Normal
Peru
Neb
H. M. Benedict
Duncanson
Omaha
Sheldon
Lincoln
Miss Daily
University Place
Miss Sanders
Hastings
Miss Walte
Salt Lake City
Father Follows Son in Tragic Creighton Deaths
Chris Kyrass, a 55 year old German farmer from southeast Creighton, Nebraska, died at home after a one week illness. He was buried in Creighton cemetery following a funeral led by a German Lutheran minister. His son, once with the Third Nebraska regiment, died returning from the south and was buried here about a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creighton
Neb
Chris Kyrass
Third
Nebraska Regiment of Volunteers
Anti-Saloon League Organizes in Ainsworth Nebraska
Rev. J. B. Carns Nebraska Anti-Saloon League state superintendent spoke to citizens in Ainsworth. A strong anti-saloon league was formed with A. G. Arms as president and Mrs. M. R. Alder as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsaworth Creighton
Neb
Ainsworth
J. B. Carns
Nebraska Anti-Saloon League
A. G. Arms
M. R. Alder
Recruiting Station Opened in Columbus by 39th Infantry
Lieu tenant A. M. Pelete of the Thirty ninth United States infantry has opened a recruiting station in Columbus Nebraska. He is receiving many applications but not all pass. Married men are not wanted except in exceptional cases. Enlistments run to June 30 1901 or about three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Neb
A. M. Pelete
Thirtyninth United States Infantry
Rings Presented in Odd Fellows Lodge Meeting
Osceola Nebraska September 18 L J Garringer member of Rising Star lodge of Odd Fellows and of the First Nebraska brought from Manila plain band gold rings engraved F L and T presented to brethren with his compliments at the lodge meeting
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Souveair
Osceola
Neb
L. J. Garringer
Rising Star Lodge of Odd Fellows
Nebraska
Manila
F. L
Suspected Horse Thief in Jail Near Decatur
Pender Neb September 18 Ten days ago Frank Johnson living northwest of Decatur lost a horse. It was found in the possession of a young man named Hiram Mason who was bound over for trial in the district court. Mason cannot post 500 bond and is sent back to jail. Mason says he bought the horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pender
Neb
Frank Johnson
Decatur
Hiram Mason
Mason
Sheriff S N Taylor Breaks Leg in County Accident
GRAND ISLAND Neb Sept 18 S N Taylor sheriff of Hall county residing in Grand Island met with a serious accident while on duty in the western part of the county He had been returning from Wood River after a forty five mile drive when a switch engine frightened a horse and in turning the team the bugsy upset throwing him out and breaking his leg below the knee joint
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Island
Neb
S. N. Taylor
Hall County
Taylor
Wood River
Bugsy
Hastings Woman Dies After Fire She Caused
Mrs. Hockings died from burns suffered in a Monday evening blaze. Investigators found she closed doors and saturated her clothing with gasoline before igniting it, ending her life.
Valley County Mortgages Report
Valley county's August mortgage activity lists seven farm mortgages filed totaling 15 787.50 with six satisfied totaling 1 429.75. Two town mortgages filed 500 with two satisfied 429.87. Ninety three chattel mortgages filed 37 808.91 with thirty satisfied 8 577.18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley County Mortgages
Ord, Neb
Valley County
Ramsay Nominated by Fusion Ticket in Nebraska District
Judge Basil S. Ramsay was nominated by acclamation by a fusion of Democrats and Populists at a Second Judicial District convention in Nebraska City. Ramsay addressed the gathering after the nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsey
Nebraska City
Neb
Second Judicial District
Basil S. Ramsay
Ramsay
Crops Falter in Wolbach After Late Rain and Heat
In Wolbach Nebraska crops suffer despite rain as heat earlier damaged corn. Wheat yields range four to seven bushels per acre and oats ten to twenty five. Pastures poor and hay crop short. small grain may not cover expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolbach
Neb
Hayes
Two Boys Charged With Railroad Wreck Attempt
Beatrice Nebraska September 15 two boys Craig and Wittowski arraigned in justice court on charges of attempting to wreck the Rock Island train near Ellis by piling ties on the track. They are bound over to the district court in 300 each. Two other boys suspected remain at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice
Neb
Craig
Wittowski
Justice's Court
Rock Island
Ellis
District Court
Hastings College Opens Fall Term With Near 200 Attendance
Hastings Nebraska September 15 Hastings college started its fall term with about 200 students in chapel. President Pattison spoke on upcoming improvements to buildings and grounds and predicted attendance would soon double. Faculty remains unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Neb
Hastings College
Pattison
Street Fair Preparations Under Way in Central Nebraska
Preparations for the big street fair are in full swing with three bandstands erected and numerous booths under construction. Concessions are being arranged at a lively rate as the town anticipates the largest event yet in Central Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Neb
Nebraska
Horse Thieves At Work In Nebraska Pastures
Reuben Lepley near Pawnee City reports a valuable herd of mares stolen from his pasture on Monday night. A buggy and harness were also taken from Mason Story nearby. Bloodhounds from Beatrice are en route in hopes of spotting the thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawnee City
Neb
Reuben Lepley
Here
Mason Story
Beatrice
Osceola Students Head to Colleges in September
Osceola Neb shows a strong college quota with departures already to Doane College Crete Lincoln State University Wesleyan Peru Normal and more. Janie Pulver Edna King Eva Hazlewood Laura Whaley Thomas Mills Marie Mickey Daisy Kunkell are among those headed to their destinations. A number of others plan to leave for training schools next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Neb
Doane College
Crete
Janie Pulver
State University At
Lincoln
Edna King
Eva Hazlewood
Laura Whaley
Thomas Mills
Wesleyan University
Marie Mickey
Peru Normal
Daisy Kunkell
Landmark Frame Livery Barn Demolished for Carnival Pavilion
Hastings Nebraska residents witnessed the removal of a 25 year old frame livery barn at the corner of Denver Avenue and Third Street. A demolition crew cleared the site to make way for a large pavilion planned for the carnival opening ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Neb
Father Time
Denver Avenue
Third Street
Sheriff Arrests Suspect in Bastardy Case
Fremont Nebraska Sept 14 Sheriff Kreader after detective work found Fred Hipke the defendant in a bastardy case with Laura Anderson as complainant. He is jailed at Ida Grove Iowa and will be brought back on a statutory rape charge. The accuser is sixteen and described as a fragile childlike girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Neb
Kreader
Fred Hipke
Laura Anderson
Ida Grove
Hipke
Victim of Gasoline Explosion in Hastings Nebraska
The September 14 explosion in Hastings claimed Mrs. L. C. Hocking, wife of a Northwestern railway employee. She attempted to light a gasoline stove for dinner when the can burst, burning her clothing and flesh from face hands and arms. Neighbors and a physician fear she cannot survive. The house suffered only nominal fire loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Neb
L. C. Hocking
Northwestern Railway
Copeland theft case moves toward recovery in Omaha
In Omaha Nebraska Ned Copeland, former Burling ton teller at Nebraska National Bank, is pursued by a Baltimore based special regent from American Surety. The bond company has paid 5000 dollars to the bank and 5000 found in Copeland’s private box, covering the total 10000 dollar loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copeland
Omaha
Neb
American Surety Company of
New York
Baltimore
Ned Copeland
Burlington
Nebraska National Bank of Omaha
American Surety Company
Philip Potter
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Compaul Milxcs
Transvaal
Denby
Worcester
Surgent Schooner
Island of
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Co- Operative Live Stock Commission
Shaw
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