Many Places News Digest Covers Global Events
A condensed daily briefing notes Taft may not approve the Arizona constitution, tariff moves, and house rules debates. It cites Lorrimer's clean bill, a possible tariff commission, pensions for Civil War veterans, and posts from Seattle to Mexico. Also mentions a Panama tolls bill, Turkey ambassadorship rumors, and diverse incidents from Maine to Syria.
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Taft
Arizona
House of Representatives
Lorrimer
Congress
Wilson
Turkey
Panama Canal
Leroy Sanders
Seattle Star
Superior Court
Senator Gore
Oklahoma
Hamn
North Pacific
Interstate Commerce Commission
White House
Notable 1914 World and Local Event Briefs
A compilation notes diverse items: John Cundiff killed by a burst grindstone near Clearwater Kansas. Melville Le Lancy Landon known as Eli Perkins, dies at 71 in Yonkers. Earthquake recorded by Santa Clara observatory. U S Steel to distribute 2.7 million in bonuses. Plans for a tunnel between Chicago and eastern points. World convention of the Christian Endeavor Union to meet in Sydney in 1914. Newfoundland storming coast and shipping disasters. Prison inmate James Kelley fatally stabbed by Harry Hill at Lincoln. Postal fraud arrests in Philadelphia. Habeas corpus sought for Porter Chariton in Trenton. Rochester board of education opposes fraternities and sororities. Kansas City campaigns against lotteries including church raffles. Mrs Dora Doxey to be tried for bigamy after acquittal. Anson Texas Farmers and Merchants Bank closes due to drought and poor crops. Chicago churches protest militarizing the Panama Canal. Bangor Wisconsin businessmen pledge bail for John Dietz outlaw. Governor Everhart cites waste of resources as driver of high living costs. First peace service held in New York Metropolitan Temple. Tomato paste seized in San Francisco for decomposition. Federal raid on Buffalo opium den. ten Chinese arrested. Chinese loan of 60 million delayed pending financial adviser. Lima Ohio jail riot quelled after teen holds officers at bay. Troops sent to Elkarek relief.
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London
Ontario
Deltig
Niagara
Paris
Milville D. Landom
Eli Perkins
Chicago
Santa Clara Observatory
U.S. Steel Corporation
John Cundiff
Clearwater
Kansas
Christian Endeavor Union
Sydney
Australia
Newfoundland
James Kelley
Lincoln
Harry Hill
Philadelphia
Porter Chariton
Trenton
N. J
Dora Doxey
St. Louis
William Eder
Farmers and Merchants’ Bank
Anson
Texas
Congress
Panama Canal
Bangor
Wis
John Dietz
Cameron Dan
Everhart
Minnesota
Metropolitan Temple
New York City
San Francisco
Buffalo
N. Y
Lima
Melville le Lancy Landon
el Perkins
Yonkers
Elkarek
Hustle and Mental Health Warn of Insanity Rise in New York
Dr N Allen Starr warns that modern life speeds and intensities drive insanity while moderation protects health. Dr Albert Ferris notes state hospital insanity rose 103.9 percent as population grew 47.6 percent, with alcohol and drugs implicated in many cases. Herman Folks calls for public education in a nationwide prevention drive.
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New York
Mose
N. Alien Starr
Academy of Medicine
Dr. Starr
Albert Warren Ferris
State Lihacy Commission
Herman Folks
Charities Aid: Association
Ferris
Folks
National Currency Association Formed for Emergency Measures
Washington reports that a national currency association has been formed by national banks of Cincinnati and related banking districts to issue extra currency in emergencies. Secretary MaeVeagh plans to protect money centers and enforce the Aldrich-Vreeland act, with most banking districts east of Denver now protected after months of effort.
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Currency Association
Washington
National Banks of
Cincinnati
MaeVeagh
Denver
Welcome the Longer Day in Skagway Alaska
Camp Skagway No 1 celebrated the triumph of the sun over darkness marking the lengthening daylight after the shortest day of the year. The outdoor exercises reflected the seasonal festival and community spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skagway
Alaska
Skagway No. 1
The
Arctic Brotherhood
Postal Telegraph issues sweaters to 5000 messenger boys
Clarence H. Mackay, president of the Postal Telegraph Cable Company and the Commercial, sends gifts of sweaters to about 5,000 messenger boys employed by his companies in America. The gesture aims to aid workers during the season. The note emphasizes care for employees and goodwill in the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messenger Boys
New York
Clarence H. Mackay
Postal Telegraph Cable Company
America
Indians Rampage in Montrose Area Draws Fear
Montrose and San Miguel counties face alarm as Navajo hunters from Utah reservations reportedly kill cattle and deer in the western Montrose San Miguel region. Officials contend the issue threatens livestock and wildlife and prompts patrols and concern from local ranchers.
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Montrose
Col
San Minguel
Navajo
Utah Reservation
Prison Doors Opened for Over One Hundred Inmates
Montgomery Alabama prison doors swung open to more than one hundred convicts including twenty five sentenced to long terms and forty confined for short terms as Christmas mercy.
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Priada
Montgomery
Alabame
Convica
Ain Sa
Priest Murdered in China and Hong Kong
Father Merigot, a missionary in China since 1903, was killed by natives in Young Pey, Jim the province of Tannen. An official investigation is underway as authorities pursue the assailants.
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China
Hong Kong
Merigot
Young Pey
Jim
Tannen
Nebraska Beef Feed Study on Corn and Alfalfa Proportions
A Nebraska Experiment Station bulletin reports tests on feeding beef cattle with corn and corn stover hay and alfalfa as protein. It covers economical corn to alfalfa ratios and examines two year old steer performance with many illustrated animal records.
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Nebraska Experiment Station
Lincoln
Neb
Trial over Methodist church subscription case in Fullerton
An adjourned district court session in Fullerton heard the trustees of the Methodist Episcopal church sue John A. Weems for a $500 subscription to the new church. After empanelling a jury, County Attorney Shields and Attorney Stewart represented the church, with Kemp and Critchfield & Rose for the defendant. Weems argued the subscription was conditional on construction plans and timing. The jury ruled for the defendant.
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Nance
Fullerton
Methodist Episcopal Church
John A. Weems
Shields
Stewart
Lincoln
Kemp
Critchfield & Rose
Weems
Knox County Population Jump Timed to Cash in on County Costs
Knox County shows population rise from 14 343 in 1900 to 18 358 in 1910 a 22 percent gain. Taxpayers query why salaries for county officials and deputies were set for a 22 500 population based budget despite census figures. Independent county notes report jail actions against Cass County men William A Becker and John Crawford for wheat theft. Adams County charges filed against Standard Bridge Co and sensational testimony on contract methods. Boone County farmer J W Green loses hand in corn shelter incident with two fingers and thumb amputated and possible further surgery.
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Knox County
Cass
Cass County
William A. Becker
Mynard
John Crawford
Plattsmouth
Taylor
Adams County
Standard Bridge Company of
Omaha
Board of Supervisors
Boone County
J. W. Green
Albion
Outbreak of Diphtheria Strikes Decatur Schools
Burt County reports diphtheria cases in Decatur closing public spaces. Four children died in a week and many more are seriously ill. Al Gallup has two deaths and one more in serious condition. Public health measures underway.
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Burt County
Decatur
Iptheria
al Gallup
Fight Pictures Barred in Fairbury After Injunction
After a week of excitement over displaying Johnson-Jeffries prize fight pictures in Fairbury the municipal authorities halted the exhibition by injunction. The city council passed an ordinance to enforce the order and prevent further showings.
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Jefferson County
Fairbury
Lincoln bound National Guard officer to move before year end
Captain L. H. Gage of the Fremont Signal corps will relocate to Lincoln, Dodge County, as he assumes the role of assistant adjutant of the Nebraska National Guard. His commission becomes effective January 5.
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Linceoln
Dodge County
L. H. Gage
Fremont Signal Corps
Nebraska National Guard
Lincoln
Makes Some Appointments Major H Phelps to become adjutant general
Major H Phelps of the national guard will succeed Col Hartigan as adjutant general at the start of the year. Captain Louis H Gage of Fremont is named to be acting adjutant general, replacing Phelps. Gage led the signal corps for five years and has eight years in the organization. Col A D Fetterman of Omaha is reappointed inspector general, with support from national guard officers.
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H. Phelps
National Guard
Col. Hartigan
Anyaent
Tien
Phelps
Louis H. Gage
Fremont
Gage
Signal Corps
A. D. Fetterman
Omaha
Fetterman
Colfer Breaks State Oil Dept November Collections Record
Francis M. Colfer of Metook has surpassed previous leaders as state oil inspector. November receipts from inspection fees totaled 4,642.40 dollars, exceeding his predecessor Millen, who had reported 1,000 dollars. Colfer’s November outlay includes 1,561.48 dollars in expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis M. Colfer
Met ‘Ook
Arthur Millen
Oneek
Mullen
Mr. Colfer
Japanese Consul Visited Lincoln To Study Nebraska
Consul Keichi Yamasaki representing Japan visited Lincoln on Thursday to study Nebraska agricultural and industrial conditions and to meet local students. He toured state executive offices and the Young Men’s Christian Association where Japanese youths work as waiters, and spent time at the University of Nebraska before returning to Chicago.
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Keichi Yamasaki
Chicago
Lincoln
Nebraska
Young Men’s Christian Association
University of Nebraska
Yamasaki
Preparing to Vacate the Nebraska Governor’s Mansion
January 5, the inauguration day for Governor elect Aldrich, set as the date for Governor Shallenberger and his family to vacate the executive mansion. Preparations will begin after Christmas as he returns from a Chicago trip and a visit to Spring Green Wisconsin. He plans to resume stock breeding at Alma as a private citizen.
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Aldrich
Shallenberger
Chicago
Spring Green
Wis
Alma
Meetings of Organized Agriculture in Lincoln 1911
January 16 to 20 events include talks by a noted speaker under the state board of agriculture and a Wednesday address to the state farmers' congress. Thursday features a reception at the governor's mansion and a corn carnival at the auditorium following the university farm sessions.
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Organized Agriculture
Lincoln
University Farm
University Temple
State Board of Agriculture
State Farmers’ Congress
Governor's Mansion
State Food Laws Strictly Obeyed in Nebraska Report
The biennial report by Nebraska State Food Commissioner Mains says food laws are strictly obeyed by manufacturers and distributors, with minimal prosecutions. Total fees collected in the biennium amount to 11324.64, an increase of 6830.28 from the previous commissioner's 4487.36.
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Mains
Lawe
Nebraska
Fire ignites in big coal pile at state capitol heating plant
Six workers spent a day and a half clearing coal from the fuel storage room on the state capitol grounds where eighty tons of coal smoldered. The fire started by spontaneous combustion Saturday.
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State Capitol
State to address unclaimed bodies disposition law
State Superintendent B C Bishop will review the law on the disposition of unclaimed bodies as part of upcoming state actions in January, signaling government attention to this issue.
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B. C. Bishop
Mean of Her ment Mrs Galey in Open House Talk
Mrs Galey questions if there was an open house during her absence. Galey replies he kept the doors locked every night, and Louise asks where he went.
Dr. Pierce's Pellets Mentioned in Fragmentary Ad Text
Fragmentary OCR reads an old advertisement for Dr Pierce's Pellets described as small sugar coated tablets taken to ease stomach liver and bowel issues. The faded text shows terms on pills and medical claims without clear context or dates.
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Portugal
Foley
St. Augustine
Fila
Michael Cudahy
Winnipeg
Maine
New State House
Maan
Karak
Syria
Cook
England
Mexico City
Chihuahua
Cape Malten
Greene
All
William Hersehel
Ostetter
Leta Th
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Leaitche
Sesketchewen
Bow
Aes Ems Oo Quediomadina Jou
Mer Ullmann
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