Alabama Governor Grants Unique Pardon for John Boston
Governor Johnston issues a special pardon to John Boston of Russell County for chicken theft. The pardon imposes a twelve month restraint on buying stealing or eating any chicken or part thereof. The report also notes France requires revenue stamps on posters with penalties for improper stamp values.
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Johnston
Alabama
John Boston
Russell County
Boston
France
Inventions Sell Across Firms After Patent Issues
The U S Patent Office issued many old patents to American inventors last week with 88 selling all or part of their inventions before issue. Firms purchasing patents include New Britain Machine Co Syracuse Chilled Plow Co Ellwood City Gas Engine Co Dietrich Gear Co Winslow Bros Co Eastman Kodak Co General Electric Co Manhattan Brass Co. Inventors may request a free list of manufacturers from Sues & Co Patent Lawyers in Omaha Neb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Patent Office
New Britain Machine Co
New Britain
Eastman Kodak Co
New York
General Electric Co
Manhattan Brass Co
Sues & Co
Bee Bidg
Omaha
Neb
Supreme court voids irrigation bridge relief for counties
The Nebraska supreme court declares Section 58 of the 1895 irrigation law null, ruling that irrigation companies may not be exempt from maintaining bridges over ditches on public roads. The decision, in State ex rel Dawson county v. Farmers' and Merchants' Irrigation Co., states the provision creates a special privilege and is unconstitutional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Supreme Court
Dawson County
Karmers’ and Merchants’ Irrigation Company
Sullivan
Building and loan associations and usury law ruling
Lincoln Sept 25. Interstate Savings and Loan Associations v Strine holds Nebraska formed building and loan associations are exempt from usury, but foreign corporations in the same class are not protected. The court declares foreign building and loan associations doing business in the state face penalties under the usury statute.
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Toe
Lincoln
Neo
Interstate Savings and Loan Associations
Appellee
Hattie B Strine
Nebraska
Porelgen
Incendiary Fire Destroys Kenyon Barn at Harvard Neb
A barn owned by C. C. Kenyon in northeast Harvard Neb burned completely after discovery. Firemen arrived too late to save the building valued about 125 dollars with no insurance. Kenyon was inside earlier to lock up and reported loss of trunks clothing tools and household furniture.
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Harvard
Neb
C. C. Kenyon
Resignation Accepted as Chancellor MacLean Leaves
The Lincoln Nebraska university board of regents met in special session to accept Chancellor MacLean’s resignation effective August 1 and discuss successor plans and new building projects. All members attended and an executive session followed before another meeting was scheduled for morning action.
Michael Bagley Found Guilty in Nebraska Assault Case
The trial of Michael Bagley for assaulting Mrs. August Yanke began August 24 and ended with a guilty verdict returned this morning by the jury. Patrick Welsh's trial on the same charge is ongoing. Judge Kinkaid convened a special term due to strong public sentiment.
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Michael Bagley
Debtor Attacked With Hammer in Plattsmouth Saloon
In Plattsmouth Frank Baird struck Julius Ramge on the head with a hammer after Ramge failed to pay 10 cents in a saloon run by A Nitka. Ramge required five stitches and county attorney J L Root swore out a warrant for assault and battery.
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Wis
Plattsmouth
Neb
Frank Baird
A. Nitka
Julius Ramge
Julius
Baird
Ramge
Wncore
J. L. Root
Woman thrashes neighbor after stock trespass dispute
In Wemingford Nebraska on September 23 William Willmott a bachelor farmer five miles west of town was beaten by neighbor Mrs Luke Phillips after an argument over trespassing stock. Phillips says Willmott cursed her and she used a strap to strike him. Willmott fled, then insulted her again. She sought arrest fearing further violence. He was previously examined by a board of insanity years earlier.
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Wemingford
Neb
William Willmott
Here
Luke Phillips
Willmott
Phillip
Lydia EF. Pinkham
Big Day at David City Celebrates Company E
In David City Nebraska on September 23 a red letter day marked by a large celebration and reception for Company E. The parade at 10 oclock featured four bands from David City Linwood and civic groups under Captain Zelinger. Dinner served by G A R ladies and Company E honorary members followed. Chaplain James Mailley, former Methodist pastor now serving in the Philippines, gave the afternoon speech in the public square.
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David City
Neb
Zelinger
Linwood
Old Company
James Mailley
Methodist
Philippines
Reform Serco Act Case Heads to Supreme Court
Lincoln Sept 23 The case of Scott versus Flowers over the constitutionality of the reform school act was argued in Lancaster County and submitted to the supreme court. A guardian had committed a girl named Slowers as incorrigible. after release she won damages of 2500 from the guardian, leading to an appeal questioning the reform law’s validity.
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Lincoln
Scott
Flowers
Lancaster County
Supreme Court
Slowers
Reform School
Cornell Against Pointer Case to Be Heard by Supreme Court
In Lincoln Nebraska on September 23, it is likely the case of Auditor Cornell against Governor Poynter testing the Weaver act will be argued at the supreme court's next sitting. Judge Ryan asked for an advancement, and Attorney General Smyth appeared for the governor. The court granted two weeks for the defense to reply to Auditor Cornell and Judge Ryan's information.
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Cornell
Pointer
Lincoln
Wneb
Poynter
Supreme Court
Ryan
Corneil
Smyth
Nebraska Telephone Company Ruling Upheld by Supreme Court
The Nebraska Supreme Court affirmed the lower court’s dismissal of the Nebraska Telephone Company’s petition for a permanent injunction blocking the State Board of Public Lands and Buildings from acting on John O. Yeiser’s complaint seeking reduced telephone rates. The decision does not decide the constitutionality of state boards created by statute.
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Lincoln
Supreme Court
Nebraska Telephone Company
State Board of Public Lands and Buildings
John O. Yeiser
Fire at St. Charles hotel in McCook narrowly saved
The St. Charles hotel in McCook Nebraska escaped destruction by fire after prompt fire department action. The blaze damaged the building and contents by several hundred dollars in fire and water. Officials suspect incendiary origin as visitors flooded the town for Ringling's exhibition.
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M’cook
Neb
St. Charles
Ringling
Nebraska Teacher Becomes Insane in City
Miss Mary N. Case a former Syracuse resident and recent western Nebraska schoolteacher suddenly went insane here. She was taken to Lincoln and placed in the asylum, thought to be caused by overwork.
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Frame
Nebraska City
Neb
Mary N. Case
Syracuse
Lincoln
Probable Elopement at Lyons Neb
Rodney McCathern longtime Logan house clerk disappeared with Dolly Crawford a waitress. McCathern is married with a Bancroft Neb wife. Local rumor suggests elopement. Lyons Nebraska report dated September 23.
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Lyons
Lyons, Neb
Rodney McCathern
Logan House
McCathern
Dolly Crawford
Bancroft
Neb
Thresher accident injures farmer's hand at Elmwood farm
In Elmwood Nebraska on September 23 Ferdinand Miergergen assisted threshing at Joseph Mullin's farm west of town. His right hand was caught in a stacker machine and his third finger badly mangled between cog wheels.
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Elmwood
Neb
Joseph Mullin
Ferdinand Miergergen
Watermelon Social Held by Clarks Lodge
Clarks Nebraska Sept 23 The local Sons and Daughters of Protection lodge hosted a watermelon social on William Harris lawn featuring an excellent musical and literary program.
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Clarks Clarks, Neb
the Sons and Daughters of Protection
William Harris
Rifle misfire injures Beers in Nebraska incident
In Ashland Nebraska on September 23 Roy Beers of Sargent fired a rifle at Charles Williams’ property west of Ashland. The trigger stuck and a bullet struck Beers in the abdomen but caused no serious wound.
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Ashland
Neb
Roy Beers
Sargent
Charles Williams
Annie Woington dies at 44 after bearing twenty five children
Annie Woington, aged 44, died at Northwitch on July 21. She was mother to twenty five children. three twins aged 24 and 5 years survive, while twenty two others have died. She married at age 2 and had twins three times.
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Annie Woington
Northwitch
Platform car exceeds all others in Boston and Maine line
A platform car finished at the Boston and Maine shops in Salem Mass carries 100000 pounds, 40000 more than any other car on the road. It measures thirty two feet in length.
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Boston & Maine Railroad
Salem
Mass
Nebraska Corn Crop: A World-Spanning Harvest Feat
A conservative Nebraska corn crop estimate reaches 300 million bushels safe from frost. At 60 bushels per load, five million teams would haul it. husking by 80 000 men for two months. 609 000 cars needed, a train over 4000 miles long. Roads open to Nebraska and Kansas for settlers amid harvest excursions in October.
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Nebraska
Todd
Kansas
Regional Patent List and Western Rail Improvements
The report lists patents allowed to Iowa Nebraska Minnesota and Missouri inventors with several named. It notes J M Callander and H W Wahis of Des Moines with cabinet and necktie holder patents. It also details Baltimore and Ohio South Western rail upgrades between Parkersburg and East St Louis with steel rails gravel ballast grade reductions and line straightening plans.
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Iowa
Nebraska
Minnesota
Miansas
Missouri
Illinois
New York
J. M. Callander
Des Alsines
Wahis
Des Moines
Baltimore and Ohio South Western
Parkersburg
East St. Louis
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Frisco Line Publishes Pamphlet on Oklahoma Resources
The Frisco Line Passenger Department issues a handsome illustrated pamphlet highlighting Oklahoma’s resources and advantages for homeseekers. Free copies available by writing Bryan Snyder, General Passenger Agent, St. Louis. The poem notes acting against friends' advice may bring little success.
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Frisco Line
Bryan Snyder
St. Louis
Poultry Compound Sales Ad Seeks Man in Des Moines
Classified notice offers $15.00 weekly with $14.00 salary plus expenses for a man to introduce a poultry compound in Illinois. Requires resume and stamp addressed to Acme Mfy Co East Des Moines. Includes a gender remark on women and a note about laws.
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Acme Mfy. Co
East Des Moines
Fragmentary note cites Piso remedy use
A fragmentary quote from Mrs Lucy Wallace of Marquette mentions Piso’s Cure being used to prevent quick consumption. The text also references a crying baby and a walking father in a rural setting, suggesting a domestic scene without clear news context.
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Lucy Wallace
Marquette, Run
Ingersoll’s Religion Views Reprinted by North American Review
The September issue presents Colonel Ingersoll’s famous reply on religion, reprinted from 1897, reflecting strong agnostic positions. The piece appears amid editor’s promises fulfilled, showcasing vivid debate on belief, dogma, and moral critique. Brooklyn Life humor ends the excerpt with a domestic quip.
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North American Review
Colonel Ingersoll
Ingersoll
Review
Polaris Revealed as Triple-Star System by Lick Telescope
Using the Lick Observatory telescope and spectroscope observations scientists determine Polaris the North Star is a three star system. The three bodies orbit each other and cannot be visually seen with the telescope.
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Lick Observatory
Lick
Independent man refuses payment on note from Sunday draft
A Sullivan man refuses to pay a $150 note given to a church years ago arguing the paper was drawn on a Sunday and therefore invalid. The case highlights disputes over negotiable instruments and observance of the Sabbath in financial transactions.
Tea parity at Gass Point widows reunion ages listed
Five widows met at a tea parity in Boome county Gass Point. Grand ma Goetzmann 89 eldest, Grandima Kinedob ST, Grandma Zimbelman 82, Grandma Switzer 81, Grandmaa Bennett 71. The group, longtime friends of fifty years, gathers for these small tea parties.
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Gass Point
Boome County
Lat
Grandma Goetzmann
Grandima Kinedob
Grandma Zimbelman
Grandma Switzer
Grandmaa Bennett
The new umbrella and the unloaded sun warning
A fragment notes potential danger as an umbrella and the sun are described as liable to go off without warning, signaling a cautionary or metaphorical warning in the text.
Man who sells his vote may get what he wants
A saying notes that selling a vote may yield immediate gain but not the right outcome, warning of the moral and civic cost of trading votes for personal advantage.
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised with testimonials
An early 20th century advertisement offers one hundred dollars for Catarrh cure failures and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with endorsements from Toledo druggists West & Traux Walding Hinman Marvin and J Cheney Co. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and notes bottle price.
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Lall
Pr. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
PGT Cheney
West & Traux
O. Walding
Hkinnan & Marvin
Allen's Foot Ease Promises Quick Foot Comfort
Ad for Allen's Foot Ease powder claims it relieves tight new shoes, corns, bunions, and sweaty feet. Includes price 25c and distributor Allen S. Olmsted of LeRoy New York. Quips about stage prompts and a policeman provoke the period voice. A closing line notes a man's fiery resolutions tend to go up in smoke.
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Allen
Fred
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy, N. Y
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