Nebraska Notes Thieves raid homes and legal cases fill page
Thieves entered the home of D A Lasher and stole revolvers and small items worth about 50 dollars after forcing a side window. The Fulton bloodhounds from Beatrice could not follow the trail. Albert Loeper of Beatrice arraigned for selling liquor without license, pleads not guilty. case continued with bond set at 1000 dollars. Judge Hayward's Nebraska City home robbed. valuables taken but total loss undetermined. Mrs Delia Brown sues for wife desertion. husband Jesse Brown left April 7 and is thought to have gone to Colorado. Fred Murphy returns from Havana to rejoin duty in Omaha soon. Mrs Julian Boyle’s Kearney residence burglarized. nothing of value taken. P A Barrett of Plattsmouth injured when his wagon of supplies collapsed after a runaway team. Final decree in Ralph B Taylor estate. he was a boy at death but held equity. Measles and pneumonia decline in Dunbar with two deaths. W R Murray of Plattsmouth killed by gasoline engine. body sent to Maynard. Amanda E Wetherell sues Frank and Lulu Adams over land near Clerks and rent dating to 1909. Pilger Methodist church to be rebuilt at 5000 dollars. to seat 300 and finish by July 1. Mrs Dick Steinbeck, widow, missing near Grand Island found after twelve hours. Sheriff Fenton in Falls City detains Frank Howland, forged checks case. Irwin Wild, riding near Turner Wild’s place, injured when his horse bucked into a moving freight train, losing a hand and suffering severe head wounds.
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D. A. Lasher
Fulton
Beatrice
Tod
Albert Loeper
Elm Township
William Hayward
Nebraska City
Colorado
Fred Murphy
Plattsmouth
Havana
Cuba
War Department
Ralph B. Taylor
Keartey
Gibbon
Ralph B
Dunbar
George Schriener
Henry Witte
W. R. ‘Murray
Methodists
Pilger
Governor Haskell Keeps Handy Notebook From Fine Linen Paper
The Oklahoma City Times reports Governor Haskell uses a notebook carved from mail envelopes to create notes on fine linen paper. The habit yields practical, inexpensive writing material for a busy official, illustrating frugal ingenuity.
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Haskell
Oklahoma City Times
Munyon Remedies Promoted Amid Prolific Health Claims
An advertisement extols Munyon’s Cold Remedy and related products claiming rapid relief of head and chest colds Fevers nasal discharges and body aches The copy also promotes Munyon’s Kidney Remedy Vitalizer and a family of tonics along with a note about Miss Rhea Whitehead becoming deputy prosecuting attorney in Kings County Washington and a remark on sugar production in the United States The overall tone is promotional and period style with several product names and health claims.
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Menyon
Munyon
Mounyon
Rhea Whitehead
Seattle
Kings County
Washington
Shergs
Law School
University of Washington
Water-Pongee Costume Sees Summer Shower Terrors
Fashion notes describe a spot proof water-pongee costume in dark blue with a partial kilt redo and wide soutache trim. The piece aims for joy and practicality against rain while highlighting silk fibers, while unrelated lines tout copper supplies and a medical eye remedy from physicians.
Nothing Like Them in the World and Other Items
A varied clipping notes Cascarrets liver and bowel remedy claims, a Sheffield steel firm announcing superior cutting power, Whitefish fry migrating to feeding grounds, a toast to words and pudding for well being, Bank of England testing a Swiss counting machine, and 1968 rail mileage by region across the U S Canada and Mexico with leading New York state.
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the Independent
Sheffield
England
a _ steel
United State
Kingston
N. Y
Iberated
Lake Ontario
Western School Journal
Bank of England
United States
Canada
Mexico
New York State
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Texas
Coffee Doesn’t Hurt Me Testimony Promotes Postum
A New York woman recounts coffee harmed her heart and stomach, but after quitting coffee and using Postum she recovered fully. She credits 10 days’ trial and urges others to try Postum to avoid coffee-related ailments.
Hobo Pleads Grand Larceny After Clothing Heist
A hobo posing as an umbrella mender entered Hotel Murphy at TABLE ROCK Neb and attempted to steal $50 to $60 worth of clothing from Walker & Son. He fought back when confronted, was beaten into submission, and faces grand larceny charges. A preliminary examination led to bonds set at $500, and he was jailed in Pawnee County awaiting the district court session.
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Table Rock
L. L. Walkers
H. H. Marble
Pawnee City
Fuller
Gasoline Vessel Lieutenant Neary Trials At Port Clinton
The Government powerboat Lieutenant W. C. Neary, the first gasoline equipped vessel beyond launches, succeeded in its trial run on Lake Erie. Assigned to the U S Army quartermaster department, it will depart for Port Barancas, Florida, via the Great Lakes and Mississippi River. The craft, named for a Spanish American War casualty, measures sixty feet and displaces 25 tons. Two additional similar boats are under construction for coast artillery use.
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Port Clinton
W. C. Neary
War Department
Jake Erie
Quartermaster’s Department
United States Army
Port Barancas
Florida
Great Lakes
Mississippi River
W.C. Neary
Coast Artillery
Night Riders Terrorize Land Owners Near Harriman's Ferry
Night riders on horseback threaten tenants near Harriman's ferry south of Washington Indiana. They demand rents above one third of the crop and threaten to mow crops. A riding plow and farming gear are destroyed. A package with powder and matches arrives for Thomas Taylor with a warning note. A stranger asks for reduced prices at Ivy store, suggesting flogging is planned.
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Washington
Ind
Harriman’s Ferry
William Schrolucke
Thomas Taylor
Ivy
Local Youth Arrested for Smoking in Galena
Ace Rains eighteen year old son of the postmaster was jailed after smoking a pipe on Galena Main Street. He faces trial Thursday for violating a new Kansas law prohibiting minors from smoking and restricting tobacco sales to minors. Rains says his parents allowed it. authorities vow strict enforcement.
Aldrich to Briefly Address Senate on Tariff Debate
The Senate will meet Thursday for a finance committee session to decide if the minority will seek delay until Monday. Senator Aldrich plans a brief speech on revenue features in the amendments to the house bill, not exceeding half an hour. The Payne petroleum schedule issue may be amended on the floor and not returned to the house.
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Washington
Senate
Finance Committee
Aldrich
House
Payne
Ways and Means
Senate Finance Committee
Vreeland
New York
Petrolewit
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P.A. Barrett
Platte Gravel Company
Cedar Creek
Dick Steinbeck
Grand Island
Wood River
Fenton
Falls City
Frank Howland
Stella
Chappell
Turner Wild
Irwin Wild
Young Wild
Dave
Mena Rand
M. Summers
Notre Dame
At. Hom
North America
Postum
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Kas
Ace
Vio
Kansas
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Sitios
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Supreme Court of the United States
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