Adjourning In August Hopes Trim Eastern Tariffs Tide
Senate and Democratic leaders expect adjournment in early August as the cotton tariff revision and three tariff bills move slowly. Penrose seeks unanimous consent to set votes on the Canadian reciprocity bill wool tariffs and free trade measures while La Follette may push amendments. Unterwood plans to report the tariff revision from Ways and Means soon.
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Tremors Shake West Coast. Panic Spreads in Cities
A series of strong tremors struck the Pacific coast around 2:91 o'clock, followed seconds later by another similar quake. Each lasting about five seconds. Trivial damage reported but crowds in San Francisco and nearby cities panicked, causing disorganized evacuations from stores and restaurants.
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Suspect in London May Be McNamara Conspirator
A man believed to be David Farlan, linked to the McNamiara dynamite plot, is under surveillance in London as extradition papers are prepared. District Attorney John D. P. Fredericks in Washington talks with Secretary of State Knox, and Detective William, who left for Kenton six weeks ago, is expected to join the effort.
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Los Angeles
David Farlan
John DP. Fredericks
Washington
State Knox
William
Kenton
Night council notes on church affiliations
Fragmentary OCR text references a night council and church affiliations. includes mentions of pastors or committees and a Newark or New York context with various religious groups and ceremonies. Details are unclear due to damaged wording.
Global Voting Outlook and Washington Debates
The text surveys a wide range of 1900 era issues including the reciprocity bill delay, Taft's influence, Cummins opposition, an inquiry into the steel trust, and various international developments from Germany to Australia. It notes resignations, polling in a district, census debates, strikes, and notable incidents from Harvard gifts to a London children's event and a San Francisco tragedy.
Five Millions Less Secretary Royse Reports on State Bank Conditions
Secretary Royse releases a report showing five million dollars less in state bank assets and liquidity concerns across regional banks. He outlines implications for public confidence and requests tighter oversight measures.
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Royse
Public funds and bank deposits report details
Secretary Rouse released figures showing five and a half million dollars in public funds in banks, with a year over year drop of about 76.964 million and a June report noting deposits near 5.633 million. The item also mentions four banks with notable deposits and cites Sullivan seeking a pardon for his 1904 Sidney murder conviction.
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Con Ameter
Rouse
Sullivan
James Sullivan
Aldrich
Frank Wiser
Sidney
Thomas McIntyre
Harry Neville
Kearney Commercial Club Fights UP Over Extra Rail Service
The complaint filed July 6 seeks an additional passenger train each way between North Platte and Grand Island, as urged by the Kearney Commercial Club against the Union Pacific Railroad.
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Kearney
State Fair Grand Stand Under Construction Plans
The state board of agriculture aims to finish the grandstand at the fair grounds well before the fair opens. Two ironwork sections are done and the iron structure will be complete within ten days. They have filled 90 by 420 feet to three feet depth and will fill at the east end for exhibit space. A dyke up to six feet wide and 2400 feet long has been built along the west side to keep out sided creek. Bands from Fairbury Wood River and Wilber have been engaged.
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Wilber
Cost of items bought for state penitentiary
Five have been bought for the state penitentiary at a total cost of $4,500 with equipment. The overall cost includes some additional equipment, bringing the total to $1,500 per item.
Paris and Alvian Praser Married in Iowa, 1861
Paris and Miss Alvian Praser were wed in Iowa during June 1861. The couple's ceremony marks a milestone noted in local society records of that period.
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Alvian Praser
Iowa
First Challenge to House Anti Gift Act in Federal Court
Willam Gold of this city filed an injunction against enforcement of the anti free gift enterprise measure passed in the last legislative session. The federal suit challenges the act as inlawful, arguing the act improperly restricts promises of gifts or awards and the promotion of gifts or acknowledgments.
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Willam Gold
Nebraska Primary Law Opinion Sparks Convention Debate
F. M. Currie condemns Nebraska primary law as a failure and says even Custer County would prefer the old convention system over the present setup. The remarks flag broad discontent with the current selection process.
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Nebraska
F. M. Currie
Custer County
Bank Guaranty Sets July 1 Assessment Date
Secretary Royse informs bankers that banks must not reduce capital or surplus to meet the new law. The guaranty is to be taxed against undivided profits. If insufficient, stockholders must cover the shortfall. Directors must meet in early July for a thorough examination of bank affairs under the new provisions.
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Royse
State Bond Deals and Public Works Updates
State Treasurer George reports 220000 in bonds sold from other states and 224000 in drainage district bonds in Nebraska. Eighteen postal savings banks to open by July 15, with preliminary work ending then. Pumphrey seeks gubernatorial pardon for murder case from 1907 in Omaha. others received reduced terms after a robbery incident.
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Nebraska
North Carolina
Maryland
Louisiana
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Pumphrey
Charles Pumphrey
State Penitentiary
Omaha
Shallenberger
Flies for Judge and 1911 County Assessments
Charles J. Bragg of Burwell files nomination papers as a Republican candidate for judge of the Eleventh judicial district. The article also reports county assessment figures for 1911, showing small changes from last year for Dakota, Dixon, Franklin, and Grant counties, and notes a June 10 proclamation ordering a Nebraska state primary election.
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Burwell
Eleventh Judicial District
State Board of Equalization
Dakota County
Dixon County
Putting It Rather Neatly: Comic Proposal Scene
A humorous tale recounts Professor Ay toum proposing to Miss Emily Jane Wilson and asking her to speak to her father Christopher North. Emily tells him to go to the library, where a note pinned to her dress reads the author’s compliments.
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Emily Jane Wilson
Christopher North
Emily
Miss Wilson
Frantic Breathless Flat Rescue Report
A tense scene unfolds as a man in a flat attempts self harm while others debate the space and danger. Authorities intervene to prevent injury and secure the scene, ensuring the resident receives medical attention and safety is restored.
One Necessary Thing in Kate-Mead Tale
A brief fragment notes Kate-Mead is married while Alice-Yes asserts she knows the first step is to secure a husband to manage the home. The line hints at social expectations about marriage and household duty.
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Alice
Heart Trouble Linked to Coffee Habit Warns Insurance Stance
A Colorado man recounts years of heavy coffee drinking leading to heart trouble and indigestion. He was denied life insurance due to heart issues, prompting a warning about the health risks of coffee and the potential for correction if treated early.
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Colorado
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