Nebraska items spread across state fair and calamities
A wide sweep of Nebraska items notes Bancroft lodge formation in AOUW, county fairs at Stanton and Jefferson, and Ashland potato and apple prices. Destructive prairie fires near Thedford, York College opening, and plans for a Fremont lecture by Colonel Ingersoll in November. Also reports on a sausage of incidents from Sterling dog poisoner to Meson musical events and a murder near Muiare, plus barn and creamery developments in various towns.
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Bancroft
Stanton County
Jeffeson County
Old Settlers’ Association
Sarpy County
Ashland
Thedford
York College
Coloneel Ingersoll
Fremont
Ainsworth
Ware
Nebraska City
Mapes
Company C
Standard Cattle Company
Ames
Methodists of
Norfolk
North Platte
Mandersos
Chattanooga
Army of the Cumberland
Hbelel
Scotia
Watt Reeson
Linois
Grand Island
Oue Baptist Association
Loup and Elkhorn
Battle
The State Fair Of Nebraska Draws Record Crowds
The Nebraska state fair proved a success with record attendance and strong exhibits despite heat and dust. About forty thousand attended Wednesday and at least ten thousand more on Thursday, while Omaha handled crowds well with elaborate entertainment and illuminated streets. The agricultural displays were the best yet, counties competed with impressive exhibits, and managers plan to improve logistics next year.
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Nebraska
Omaha
Irrigation District Court Validates Alfalfa Bonds
Judge Neville rules the alfalfa irrigation district properly formed under the new law in Keith County Nebraska. The court finds all legal steps completed and bonds totaling 22 thousand dollars issued by the board regular and legal, and declares the bonds binding and valid.
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Neville
Alfalfa Irrigalion
District Court
Keith County
Neb
Board of Impectors
Alfalfa Irrigation District
Alfalfa Irrigation
Lincoln County WHI Protest Over County Exhibit Award
Lincoln County WHI protesters challenge the Lincoln exhibit prize ruling at the state fair alleging Furnas County had no qualifying exhibit and that only three counties should be considered under rules. Secretary Seeberger calls the awards fair but accuses judges of bias toward non irrigated counties and Burlington railroad interests.
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Lincoln County
Furnas County
Lincoln
Seeberger
Burlington Railroad
Pearl of Mondamin Opens West Parade Spectacle
The Umnaha Thursday night parade drew thousands to a grand pageant described as indescribable in beauty. Twenty magnificent floats and rich costumes blended with red white and blue as crowds acclaimed Omaha’s effort to impress visitors.
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Mondamin
Umnaha
Uncle Sam
Omaha
Ingenious distiller finds whisky process in Kentucky trade warning
A distiller has discovered a whisky process free of jag in a gallon of ft. The article notes speculation will fail and urges manufacturers’ agents to stop overreaching trade plans in Kentucky.
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Kentucky
Chicago Suburbs Lure Ladies From Busy City
Despite a thriving Ladies’ Suburban Club in Chicago, outsiders think the city’s reach into the prairie extends far enough that few suburban ladies can be found beyond the urban edge.
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Chicago
Civil Service Rules Extended to Consular Service
The President issued an executive order extending the civil service system in modified form to consular officers abroad earning between $1,000 and $2,500. About half of all consuls fall into this range. Vacancies under $2,400 are filled by transfer, promotion, or appointment of qualified former State Dept. personnel, or by a presidentially selected candidate after examination. A three-person board designated by the secretary of state will conduct the exams and set subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Maxsioy
Department of State
Examina Scot
Vtticu
Secretary of State
Vertove
CPP Velange
Catholic Young Men Meet In IxpiaNnarotis Indiana
The Atlantic jurisdiction of the Young Men's Institute, a Catholic fraternal group with 20 000 members, opened its annual convention in IxpiaNnarotis Indiana with about 200 accredited delegates and 200 visiting members. Bylaws will be adopted, routine business addressed, and changes to insurance discussed.
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IxpiaNnarotis
Ind
Atlantic
Young Men's Institute
Iielides
Lawler Aides Move To Boom Him For Illinois Governor
Movement among friends of Thomas G. Lawler ex Commander of the Grand Army aims to boost him for governor of Illinois. He is expected to draw strong support from southern and central Illinois where he has many warm friends and a solid following in Cool county.
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Thomas G. Lawler
Rockwonn
Grand Army
Illinois
Cools County
Boundary dispute over Alaska coast maps reveal British claims
Seattle dated article reports British Columbia boundary maps favor Britain, giving vast coast region to Great Britain and leaving key Alaska seaports and mining areas to the United States. It notes effects on Lynn Canal Muir Glacier and Chilcot Inlet, with Indian tribes opposing Britain’s claims.
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Hest Vortions
Seattle
Wash
Post-Intelligencer
British Columbia
Great Britain
Pacific Coast
British Territory
Taku Inlet
Maku River
United States
Lynn Canal
Berner’s Bay
Chilcot Inlet
Sheep Creek
Chilcott Pass
Yukon
Muir Glacier
Alaska
Port Simpson
Work Channel
Ametersland
Behin Channel
Russia
Dun's Weekly Review: Wheat, Cotton, Wool Markets Drift
Dun's Weekly Review reports wheat advanced briefly then eased as no speculator bought, with corn similarly fluctuating. Western wheat receipts for three weeks of September totaled 16,791,660 bushels versus 16,401,? last year. Atlantic exports including flour stood at 3,941,903 bushels, aiding a cautious outlook amid weak flour demand. Cotton prices show small daily moves with no clear trend while mills raise and suspend pools. Wool trade remains mixed with weak demand for men's woolens and reduced sales. foreign wool prices are very low. Failures this week: United States 7? against last year, Canada 32 versus 45 last year.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Atlantic
Minnesota
Aise
Irall River
United States
Canada
Fragmented Dispatches of Notable 19th Century Events
A varied snapshot: President Tyler’s son in poverty in Georgetown. a moonshiner captured in Missouri. two killed by a freight train near Saint Joseph. Franco Russian alliance watch near Germany. drowning deaths in Lake Michigan near Chicago. cholera scare ignored in England. experts doubt steam replacement by electricity for heavy trains. Santa Cruz forests aflame. Dr William Leroy Wilcox killed by a runaway horse. Canada to cooperate with U.S. on a deep canal. Armenian outrages referenced. vandalism at Newport Kentucky church. palace protection after a Macedonian plot. Mrs J H Brown of Springfield died, Lincoln friend and Illinois foreign missions leader. Hip Sing Lee offers fortune and daughter in marriage deal.
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Pent County
Frank Dunning
Burles Larmen
Dst Joseph
Germany
Allance
Lake Michigan
Chicago
England
Santa Cruz
Cal
Willian Leroy Wilcox
Irving Wark
Cannada
United States
Weyting
York Street
Newport
Palace of
J. H. Brown
Springfield
Nuluth
Lincoln
Illinois Board of Foreign Missions
Hip Sing Lee
San Jace
Amercan
Mov Lee
QUARREL OVER SPOILS COLONEL ROss ON $75 000 INDIAN FUNDS
Warntneros Sept 2 Colonel D M Ross of Guthrie Oklahoma spent hours on the witness stand detailing the disposition of 75000 received from the secretary of the treasury tied to the four million payment to Choctaw and Chickasaw lands in Oklahoma He said 10000 went to Colonel Parsons of Maryland 1000 reserved for himself and 1000 to Sam Donaldson of Kentucky 5000 to Jolmel Parsons and the rest paid to various persons but he cannot identify the recipients Mrs Lizzie Ficklin dies aged 66 daughter of Senator W T Colquitt and an early contributor to Harper's and Frank Leslies. widow of New Orleans banker FicKlin her husband was from Illinois She assisted ex Governor and Senator Alfred Colquitt and served as postmaster in CuAnIERTON during Cleveland's first term
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T. G. Feneusey
Beaver Crossing
R. W. Owens
Saints
Fairbury
Caroline Beste
Elmwood
Miss Mallalien
Veatrice
Ruby
Ed Delude
Horcoma
Fleteler
Sioux City
The
Fair Association
Commercial Association
Stone
Mississippi
Iown
Mumboldt
Jumnbold
John We Milldiecer
Vecatrice
Prisage
Warntneros
D M Ross
Guthrie
Secretary of the Treasury
Reyenne
Arapahoe
Oklahom
Ross
Parsons
Maryland
Gorman
Norman
Rosa
Ross Save
Sam Donaldson
Kentucky
Treasury
Jolmel Parsons
Livrie Ficklin
Cuanierton
Lizzie Ficklin
W. T Colquitt
Harper's
Frank Leslies
New Orlands HK
Ficcklin
Ilinois
Alfred Colquitt
Washington
Methodist Church Dedicated in Rome Boxr
The Methodist church of this city was dedicated yesterday at 4 o clock. Professor Carbonero opened with prayer. Miss May Mead Elkins sang and scripture excerpts were read. Rev Mr Piggott read Fitzgeralds address on The Mission of the Methodist Church. William Burt presented the edifice to Bishop Fitzgerald who conducted the consecration and pastor Dardi closed with prayer.
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Methodist
Rome
Boxr
Methodist Church
Professor Carbonero
May Mead Elkins
Mr Piggott
Fitzgerald
Panin
Willaam Burt
Jmitzgerald
Dardi
Asthma Cure Claim Offers Free Trial Package
An advertisement touts Dr. Rudolph Schiffmann as a leading authority on asthma and related ailments. It offers a free liberal trial package of his remedy to any sufferer who sends name and address, urging prompt action before a deadline at 325 Rosabelle Street, St Paul Minnesota.
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Rudolph Schiffmann
Schiffmann
R. Schifferin
Rosabo
Pan
Minn
A Ye Olde Choice on Board Love and a Dog
A young lady in charge of a Y and O boat had two suitors and a pug dog aboard. When the pug fell overboard one suitor jumped after. The other cried our doggie as he leaned over. The rescuer returned dripping and the captain advised choosing the dry one. She did.
RAMS HORNS AND THE CHRISTIAN LIFE
A Chicago Record quotation collection presents scattered lines on Christian faith and duty. It contrasts selfishness with Christlike action, urges pairing in faith, and stresses Bible study as clarity for God’s voice. Also included is a brief police incident note about a man impersonating an officer and taking nuts from a street vendor.
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Christ
Police Justice
Chicago Record
Damages for Libel Favor American Book Company in Virginia Court
Norfolk dispatch reports the American Book Company of New York won a punitive damages verdict in a Virginia Circuit Court libel case against The Mile.t newspaper over charges of bribery connected to school book contracts. The jury found the statements false and deliberate, praising the company’s honorable conduct and contract pricing as verified with state governors.
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Norfolk
American Wook Company
New York
Virginia
Circuit Court
Vlot Nove
American Book Company
R. E Ford
Ginn & Co of
Milet
Mbel
Nutive Company
Goers
American Luck Company
Isook
Chingo Tribune
Gave Himself Away At Divine Service
Miss Psalter whispers at worship as Mr Nicefello helps an old gentleman who fainted, slipping between pews without disturbance. Mrs. Psalter notes his deft grace, while theatergoers remark on practiced poise between acts. The piece reflects social manners and subtle charm.
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Bidney
Cimus Butis
Muiare
Die
Ife
Omnia ‘ Michigan
Missouri River
Plattsmouth
Rock Bluffs
T. E Day
Elkhorn
Kemont
Civil Service Rules
United
Wilson
Tornns Kun
Joseph ¢ Wilson
Kansas
Atenison, Topeks and Santa Fe Railroad
Sree Yunn
Soua Monesy
Chamter of Commerce
Joseph C. Ilenadmeks
House of Representatives
Renb Ieans
California
San Francisco
Golden Gate
Uriteala
Troy
Wis
Beulah
Lake Leulah
Kraecben
America
Mob Kneebes
Horeman
Trottng Association
Kneebs
Ottawa
Iuwa
WM Eostinson
St. Louis
Arta Moore
Gironeconnepe
Oswaloon
Hood Crawford
Deep Water
Ifvie and Glue
Sept
International Deep. Waterways Association
Dun’s Weekly Review
Tyler
Georgetowon
Colonel Hose
T Louis
Hlaawhere
Omaia
hutter—Creamery
Ner Ib
Ois Chilagy
Unis
Latiie
Wiea
Ram
American Nook Company
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