Senate votes to strip Lorimer of Illinois seat
By a 55 to 28 vote the United States senate declared William Lorimer’s election to the Senate invalid. The court found corrupt methods and practices connected with his 1909 election. The scandal traces to a 1910 bribery claim by Charles A. White of Illinois.
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Washington
United States Senate
William Lorimer
Sear
Milnois
Lorimer
Senate
Charles A. White
Illinois
Burlington Wreck Claims Many Lives On Foggy Night
A fast mail train No 8 crashed into the rear of the Denver bound Overland Express No 2 in heavy fog. The collision telescoped two Pullman cars and killed several aboard. Lincoln residents among the victims were numbered among the dead.
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Burlington
Sperack Scum
Catan
Overland Express
Denver
Overland
Lincoln
Babies to Be Redistributed After Mix Up
Nine times the problem of infant parentage is raised as women beet field workers, who left babies in a baby booth. Amazing discoveries followed as they arrived home. A rush to the city marshal ensued. All babies are to be redistributed.
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Eaton
Col
Solomon
Progressive Republicans to Meet in Kansas City
Kansas City Missouri progressives plan a meeting on July 30 to discuss party activities and nominate a member for Missouri’s national committee in the era of reform movements.
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Kansas City
Missouri
National Committee
Aviator Victor Morris Smith Dies in Flight Accident
Stanford University California reports aviator Victor Morris Smith age 20 fell to death near Ravenswood course while attempting his second successful night flight. He held the amateur world air speed record prior to the accident.
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Stanford University
Calif
Victor Morris Smith
Ravenswood Course
Here
Arraignment of Students Commentary Sparks Debate
The piece reports on a national education panel criticizing university students for extravagance and wasteful spending, highlighting remarks by Samuel Avery of the University of Nebraska. It notes concerns over student culture and fiscal discipline within higher education.
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Chicago
Higher Education Department
National Pancation Association
Happenings of the Past Week From Across the Globe
A sweep of world and national items reports treasury figures and pennies in circulation, a Panama Canal bill setback, absinthe import ban, and a new fiscal year start. It notes military aid to Mexico, naval plans, legislative pleas, labor clashes, severe heat, typhoid at Beatrice, and a notable religious gathering near Rosebud.
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Treasury
Berger
Senate
United States
Wilson
Hermosilla
Sopera
Mexico
War Department
Honolulu
George W. Norris
House
Nebraska
Olympic Dominance and Harvest News Across Regions
The United States led the Olympic competition as major results emerged Thursday. Across Kaw valley farmers harvest the largest potato crop in twenty years. The transport Sherman reached San Francisco from the Philippines via Japan and Honolulu. Liberal candidates won in Saskatchewan and the government holds. Boston budgets $50,000 to address rats on wharves amid fears of bubonic plague. The body of George Reid, a wealthy Iowa farmer, was found along a Platte River sandbar after vanishing at Denver’s union station. International Bible Students Glen Etho Md. is noted.
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United States
Kaw Valley
Sherman
San Francisco
Philippines
Japan
Honoululu
Saskatchewan
Boston
George Reid
Iowa
Denver
Platte River
The
International Bible Students Glen Etho, Md
State Veterinarian Bostrom Plans Northern Nebraska Tour
State Veterinarian Bostrom will inspect the main line of the Northwestern railroad in Northern Nebraska. Sixteen head died of anthrax. last year 1,000 head were vaccinated after a previous outbreak. He vaccinated two herds on this trip but lacked funds to cover others. if spread continues he will ask for government vaccination aid.
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Bostrom
Northwestern
Nebraska
State Fair races set Sept 2 to 6 with 197 horses
Seven early closing events feature 197 horses in classes for trot and pace. Races include two and three year old trots and various named paces with purses of 1000 dollars and 500 dollars. Closings are Aug 12 for multiple trots and paces along with two year old pace and Nebraska three year old running and derby.
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Nebraska
Nebraska Officer Assigned to Hawaii Regiment
Maj Julius A Penn, an instructor with the Nebraska national guard, receives orders to join the First Infantry at Scofield barracks Hawaii near Honolulu. He has gone to maneuvers at Pole Mountain Wyoming. His guard service ends July 17 and he may return briefly before the Hawaii posting.
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Julius A. Penn
War Department
Nebraska State Militia
Regular Army
Scofield Barracks
Hawaii
Honolulu
Pole
Mountain
Wyo
Nebraska ‘National Guard
Wheat Crop Surpasses Farmer Expectations Across Nebraska
Nebraska farmers and implement dealers reported a wheat harvest that exceeded expectations. The surge in demand emptied binder twine supplies, leaving no adequate stock to bind the remaining harvests in northern and western Nebraska where outs await harvest.
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Nebraska
Attorneys Rule Chiropractors Must Take Exam Before Practice
The attorney general holds chiropractors who treat physical or mental ailments for hire violate the law unless they pass an examination before the state board of health and obtain a certificate. The same applies to Christian scientists per an old supreme court decision.
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Attorney General's Department
State Board of Health
Supreme Court
Parole Victory Reunites Mrs Scott With Husband
At a Lincoln board of pardons conference on Monday several parole applications were reviewed and actions will go to the governor. Mrs Winfield Scott of Beckelman secured a parole for her husband after more than a year apart. Fremont was set as the January sheriffs meeting site and a weekly sheriffs publication was approved.
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Island
Fremont
Scott
State Board of Pardons
Lincoln
Winfield Scott of
Beckelman
Nebraska water reserve tour linked to Pole Mountain maneuvers
The state board of irrigation plans a trip across several towns to discuss water conservation. Nebraska citizens hope the trip joins the Pole Mountain maneuvers in Wyoming from July 8 to August 6, contingent on $20,000 from the army bill and approval by Adjutant General Pheilpe.
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State Board of Irrigation
Nebraska Aatronal Guard
Pole Mountain
Wyo
Pheilpe
Washington
Nebraska
Congress
Nebraska in brief roundup of court fines fires and bonds
In Beatrice Schiake paid 1250 for beating his wife while John Donner paid 25 and costs in Stranton for trying to steal a keg of whisky. The Chester Methodist church contracted for a 2150 pipe organ. Grreen banks in Seward county report 2719060 in cash on hand as of June 14. Sutherland suffered a major business district fire except the state bank and Burkens store. Auburn tangua starts August 3 for nine weeks as a no program year. Shelton men formed a commercial club planning a carnival and race meet by late July. A bankruptcy referee duty moved from Hastings to Hollege. Arthur Williams, a Douglas convict, released after three years for breaking and entering. J W Bristor trial for wife desertion delayed to July 25, bond posted by his mother. Fevers return at Beatrice institution. four feeble minded patients admitted. Beatrice home of J W Re Ravlis destroyed by fire, loss 254 with 1200 insurance. Mrs Fred Matthiessen of Fremont seeks divorce after husband shot Jerry Von Wasmer last fall. Seward boosters host July 20 sale with widely advertised discounts. Wiebke pharmacy owner assaulted by a York Park assailant. remains in serious condition. Greeley county bond vote for a new courthouse fails. Merrick county wheat yields show thirty to forty bushels per acre. oats strong early, late affected by dry wind. L V Gaye supplies land entry info to Nebraskans seeking opportunities in western counties. Fire losses in Nebraska half-year exceed 1911 by several hundred thousand, Omaha blamed for much of the jump. No other major events beyond noted items.
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Schiake
Beatrice
John Donner
Stranton
Methodist Episcopal Church
Chester
Grteen
Seward County
Sutherland
East Front Street
State Bank
Burkens
Auburn Chartangua
Shelton
Apet
Department of Judiciary
Washington
Rastings
Hol Iege
Arthur Williams
Whlams
Douglas Punty
J. W.bristor
Underwood
J. W. Re Ravis
Hollmesville
Fred Matthiessen
Fremont
Jerry von Wasmer
Clib
Seward
Herman Wiebke
Wiebke, Pharmacy
York
Sweet
Greeley County
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Portugal
Valenca
O Minho
Union
Oklahoma City
Frank Frantz
Territorial
Salt Lake City
Utah
National Education Association
Nebraska ‘Prohibition Party
D. B. Gilbert
Representative Hall
State Capitol
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Anti-Saloon League
Harvey Jacobsen
Omaha
National Prohibition Convention
Atlantic City
N. J
Eugene W. Chafin
Arizona
Aaron S .Watkins
Ohio
Thomas D. Edward
Mexican Northwestern Railroad
Juarez
J. W. Beck
Verney W. King
Beck
England
Cadsby
Yorkshire
White River
Rosebud Reser
General News
Gity
Major Penn
James Dunkle
Carver
Merrick ‘County
L. V. Gaye
Randall
Lydia E. Pinki
Eo Ee
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Yougera Co
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Green Gables
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