Found Dead at Weston Farmer’s Home Under Question
Weston Nebraska Frank Vculek a prosperous farmer eight miles north of Weston was found dead Tuesday at home with head bruises initially suggesting foul play. Coroner Biggerstaff and Dr Gorder concluded ptomaine poisoning as the cause. money found on the body argued against foul play and the stomach was sent for chemist analysis to rule out poisoning.
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Weston
Neb
Frank Vculek
Here
Biggerstaff
Gorder
York district conference forms ministerial association in York
The York district conference of the M. E. church ended its two day session with thirty guests from abroad. By unanimous vote the conference was discontinued and a ministerial association was formed with officers Revs M B Alexander Lincoln president A G Bennett York vice president D W Witt Bloss Shaw secretary treasurer and Rev A Mastin Seward members of the executive board. Principal speakers included Bishop John L Nuelsen Omaha Rev Dr M S Terry Chicago Chancellor David éor Rev J D M Buckner and Rev M Shepherd Lincoln. District Superintendent Alexander leaves this year and resolutions commend his six years of administration.
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York
Neb
M. E. Church
M. B. Alexander
Lincoln
A. G. Bennett
D. W
A. Mastin
Seward
John .L.nuelsen
Omaha
M. 8.Terry
Chicago
Davidéor
J. D. _M. Buckner
M. Shepherd
Alexander
Foundling left at farm near Beaver City Nebraska
A twelve day old baby was found in the living room of Mr and Mrs Charles Keith’s farm home twelve miles south of Beaver City Nebraska early Tuesday. A note on the infant read this baby is twelve days old take care of it and name him Edward I will die before sunset. The infant is cared for with nursing bel ties condensed milk and baby clothes. A strange woman from the east reportedly came from Norton Eas and rode toward the Kelth home but the liveryman will not provide details.
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Foundling
Beaver City
Neb
Charles Keith
Norton
Eas
Inventor Zieg Wins U S Patent for Car Spring Power Motor
York Neb former resident Joseph Zieg who served with the First Nebraska in the Philippines has secured a U S patent in St Louis for a spring power motor for automobiles. It is reported the patent could bring him from 75000 to 100000 dollars if sold now.
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York
York, Neb
Joseph Zieg
Nebraska
Philippinelands
St. Louis
United States
New Grain Elevator Opens in Ruskin Neb After Construction
The new grain elevator in Ruskin Nebraska, under construction for months, was completed last week and will open for business this week. It stands as one of the largest on the Rock Inland route and is the third elevator operating in the city.
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Ruskin, Neb
Rock
Judge Dean Nominated as Democratic Candidate in Sixth District
Broken Bow Nebraska report says Judge J R Dean announced he will allow his name to be placed in nomination as a Democratic candidate for Congress in the Sixth district after pressure from prominent Democrats in the region.
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Judge Dean
Broken Bow
Land sale in York Neb reveals rise from 1470 homestead to 32 000 settlement
In York Nebraska, H M Detrick homesteaded a quarter section one mile north of town in 1470 and owned it until 1902 when he sold for 12 900 dollars. Tuesday afternoon the property sold for 32 000 dollars. Current owners plan to subdivide into acreage lots.
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York
Neb
H. M. Detrick
Cty
Fremont and region daily life notes and updates
Repair work begins on the Platte river bridge south of Fremont. Local residents face illnesses, legal delays, and civic events including school graduations, memorial day plans, and church activities. Reports cover strikes, building booms, a Smithsonian science club, and a resignation of a Nebraska City Baptist pastor.
Governor’s letter defends Soldiers Home food quality
Governor Ashton C. Shallenberger writes to Colonel LA Barnes regarding rumors about meat at the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home in Grand Island. He orders strict rejection of substandard food and asks for any contractor issues to be reported, noting forthcoming rules from the Board of Purchase and Supplies.
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Kallenberge
Grand Island
LA Barnes
van Ness
Board of Investigation
Grand
Board of Purchase and Supplies
Board of Public Lands and Buildings
Attorney General Thompson Challenges Advertising Mileage Case
Thompson argues in supreme court brief to make permanent the temporary injunction against Union Pacific. He contends that transportation charges fixed by statute must be paid in money and that allowing editors or publishers to receive transportation in exchange for services would violate the railroad commission act. He asserts such discrimination against others paying cash is unlawful and notes rates in advertising could differ from two cents per mile.
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Thompson
Supreme Court
Union. Pacific
Railroad Commission Act
State pours pressure to install Panama telephone service
Attorney General Thompson has filed in Lancaster County District Court to compel Missouri Pacific to install telephone service at Panama. The action follows a recent order of the state railway commission issued under the Bartos act enacted by the last legislature.
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Thompson
District Court
Lancaster County
Missouri Pacific
Panama
State Railway Commission
Lincoln Attorney Opposes Lincoln Traction Fare Rise
City Attorney Plansburg replies to Lincoln Traction company protesting a fare increase to six cents. Citizens argue they should not pay dividends on railway investments aimed at exploiting town tracts.
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Lincoln
Plansburg
Lincoln Traction Company
Nebraska boys grow corn contest offers 150 prize
Secretary W R Melior of the Nebraska state board of agriculture announces a new 150 prize for the best acre of corn grown by a boy. First prize 50, with additional prizes down to 5, entrants must record by May 20, 1902, and the acre is measured weighed in county presence, with full method and soil notes filed.
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W. R. Melior
State Board of Agriculture
Nebraska
R. Mellor
Voice of This Board
Lincoln
Woman Wins Right to Hold County Treasurer Office
The Supreme Court ruled that Miss Gertrude Jordan, elected county treasurer of Cherry County, was entitled to the office, affirming a woman's right to hold elective ministerial office. Despite initial resistance from County Treasurer Juibble, Jordan received receipts for the office, and an ouster suit was not heard.
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Supreme Court
Gertrude. Jordan
Juibble
Cherry County
Quibble
F. M. Tyrrell
Miss Jordan
Nebraskans to Attend Third Annual Mississippi Valley Meeting
A group of Nebraskans participate in the third annual Mississippi Valley Historical Association meeting in Iowa City on May 25 26 and 27. Albert Watkins will present Nebraska sources in a paper. Dr Guernsey Jones of Nebraska will discuss using sources in secondary teaching. Secretary C S Paina reports on Nebraska State Historical Society work. John L Webster will speak on The Duty of the State in Relation to History.
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Mississippi Valley Historical Association
Iowa City
Albert Watkins
Nebraska
Guernsey
Jones
University
C. 8S. Paina
Nebraska State Historical
Population growth in Lincoln twins 1905 1906
Health Officer Rohde records show Lincoln had ten twin births for three consecutive years. In 1905 six pairs were born: three male pairs, one female pair, and two mixed pairs. 1906 set a record with eleven twin pairs recorded by the health department.
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Lincoln
Rohde
the Health Department
Nebraska Stock Train of 1909 Shown by Lincoln Club
Secretary Whitten of the Lincoln Commercial club reports Nebraska would have a 670 mile long stock train if all cars carrying stock shipped to market were joined. He notes most figures cite stock on farms rather than stock moved to market, affecting resource estimates.
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Nebraska
Whitten
Lincoln Commercial Club
Burlington Granted More Time on Holdredge Depot Plan
The railway commission grants the Burlington railroad extra time to file plans for a Holdredge depot. Plans must be submitted by May 1.
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Burlington
Railway Commission
Burlington Railroad
Holdredge
State Meat Bill Reflects Wide Bidding on Meat Value
The meat bill for the state institutions for the quarter starting April 1 runs to 17 269 dollars. The requisition shows contracts let and bids reveal wide divergence among packing houses on meat value.
Cooper's New Discovery Promised To Rebuild Stomach Tone
The article outlines T Cooper's theory that 90 percent of ill health stems from stomach trouble and claims a six week cure with his New Discovery medicine. It cites Mrs. M E Delano of Brookline Mass who reports dramatic relief after using the medicine and notes it is sold by all druggists with delivery if needed.
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I T. Cooper
Wiew
M.E. Delano
Brookline
Boston
Mass
Cooper
Cooper Medicine Co
Dayton
Ohio
Many Miles First Manager Long Run Joke
Two managers exchange a playful quip about endurance and work pace. The first asks about a long run, the second replies they had a long walk instead, implying perseverance without effort.
Doan's Kidney Pills Restore Sufferer’s Health
Ad from Yankton South Dakota features Charles Bailey describing severe kidney pain and frequent urination. He credits Doan's Kidney Pills with gradual relief and cure, urging others to use the product. Advertisement notes 50 cents a box and Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo New York. Also includes moonlight at the north pole proverb and a saying about fools and money.
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Charles
Bailey
Locust St
Yankton
Dak
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
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Dodge County
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Beulah Brewster
Dunbar
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