Washington notes and global events from June era
Multiple items report Senate charges against Senator Lorimer of Illinois based on a memorial by Cliff Barnes and other political notes. Also covered are Putnam’s expected court martial, Omaha fire department inspections, currency in circulation figures, Nebraska centennial plans, aero and political developments, and rewards for Sugar Trust investigations.
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William Lorimer
Illinois
Senate
Cliff
W. Barnes
Chicago
Ilinois Legisative Voters’ League
Ilinois Ly
State Department
Associated Press
San Juan del Sur
William Putnam
Madriz
Putnam
W. H. Hunter
Fred H. Hoye
W. F. Wappich
Fire and Police Commission of
Omaha
Charles A. Salter
New York
Boston
Treasury
United States
Demand for Convocation of Parliament in China and Pacific Delegation
Reports note calls in China for a parliamentary convocation while a large Pacific coast trade group delegation plans a summer visit. Roosevelt to pay baggage duty on arrival. Yellow fever reported in the Ecuadorian army and troops withdrawn from the Peruvian frontier. China dispatches warships to Nanking to deter foreign unrest. The U S customs appeals court opens with 226 cases. Nicaragua faces nationwide panic from war news. Japan speeds a lieutenant Shireas expedition to beat British polar efforts. King Edward’s will influences the duke of Connaught’s course.
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Pacific Coast
China
Col
Roosevelt
Senate
William D. Crum
Charleston
D. C
Liberia
Nanking
United States Court of Customs Appeals
Managua
Nicaragua
Japan
Shireas
South Pole
Edward
Duke of
Con
Postmasters to Receive July Salary Increases in Nebraska
Several Nebraska postmasters will receive pay hikes effective July 1 as part of a state wide adjustment. The changes come amid ongoing federal and local discussions on civil service salaries and labor costs.
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Nebraska
Lorimer
Senate
Roosevelt
New York
Jim Jeffries
Iowa
Peter 8
Grosscup
Augustana College
Wisconsin
Presi
Nebraska Treasury Official Brian Files Semi Annual Report
Treasury official Brian submits the semi annual report outlining state revenue expenditures and financial status. The document details budget priorities and fiscal projections for the upcoming period.
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Brian Files
Receipts and Payments Show Nebraska Treasury Activity
The semiannual treasury statement filed with the governor lists receipts and payments across funds for the period ending December 1910. Balances include cash on hand and deposits totaling $92,938.47, trust fund investments, and outstanding warrants at $297,774.74. The State Auditor reports $1,697,506.95 issued in six months, with $1,756,124.33 paid and $356,392.88 outstanding at December 1, 1909, leaving a balance. The treasurer notes enough funds exist to cover outstanding warrants.
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L. G.” Brian
Treasury
Parton
Roosevelt Declines Invitation to State Teachers Association
Col Roosevelt writes Governor Shallenberger from London that he cannot accept the invitation to speak to the State Teachers' association meeting in November. He cites busy schedule and asks the governor to write again upon his return, noting appreciation for the invitation.
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Col. Roosevelt
Shallenberger
State Teachers’ Association
London
Gig’ Invitajen
Secretary Junkin Reports Semiannual State of Revenue
The Secretary of State Junkin presents a report covering December 1 to May 41. Total office receipts amount to 47 488.06 dollars. Major categories include filing fees 12 386.86 notarial commissions 566 certificates and transcripts 297.20 labels and trademarks 24 issuing marks and brands 213.05 motor vehicle licenses 4 639.55 corporation permits 25 515.40 and corporation penalties 3 790.
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Junkin
Not Running Sleeping Cars Denied by Pullman Company
The Pullman company in county court answered that it does not run sleeping cars but provides cars to railroads. Elizabeth C. Sizer sues for 500 dollars for the loss of two rings alleged stolen en route to California due to alleged carelessness or dishonesty of the company’s employees.
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Pullman Company
Elizabeth C. Sizer
California
Harmon Files for Democratic Nomination in Fifth District
Clarence Harmon of Holdrege files with the secretary of state as Democratic candidate for Congress in the Fifth district. He is a traveling man for a Council Bluffs firm and well known among Democrats, though he has never held office.
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Congress
Clarence
Harmon
Holdrege
Secretary of State
Council Bluffs
Aldrich Files for Governor Nomination
C H Aldrich of David City filed to be the Republican nominee for governor. An attorney, he served in the senate in 1907 and helped draft the primary election law and the railway commission bill as an auditor and committee member.
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Aldrich
C. H. Aldrich
David City
Senate
Hearing on candy rate reduction postponed indefinitely
The hearing on the candy manufacturers application for a railway commission order to reduce rates on candy has been postponed indefinitely.
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Railway Commission
Governor defends Nebraska school funding amid budget debate
Governor Schallenberger urged teachers at the State Teachers Institute to back up Nebraska schools as he warned against cutting school appropriations. He cited a $18 million biennial education spend and recounted a law triggered by a $160,000 surplus in the state treasury, which led to bonds at 4 percent. funds were invested before a meeting was needed.
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Nebraska
Bellevue
Wil Hayward
Republican State Central Committee
Glenn
H. Curtiss
Cleveland
Put
Grand Island
Ill
Merriam
Wis
Harry B. Kay
Aobank
Pittsburg
Edward VII
Wilkes County
North Carolina
Schallenberger
State Teachers’ Institute
Brian
Ex-Governor Mickey Lauded With State Mourning Flags Half Staff
Out of respect for ex Governor Mickey who died at Osceola the flag over the state house was flown at half staff and state officers discussed the former executive. Adjutant General Hartigan ordered national guard armories draped in mourning for thirty days to honor the soldier and statesman.
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Mickey
Osceola
Eighth Iowa Cavalry
Nebraska’ House, of Representatives
Nebraska
Nebraska National Guard
Secretary of State Fees Report for May Totals 3860.20
The secretary of state collected 3860.20 in May fees distributed across articles of incorporation 2148.65 notary commissions 62 motor vehicles 1495.55 brands 33 certifications 60 trade marks 2 corporation permits 105.
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Secretary of State
State Board to replace canals with cement walks
The State Board of Public Lands and Buildings plans cement walks around the state house replacing the waterlogged canals. They note past showers left standing water on the paths until drying elsewhere and aim to improve conditions.
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State Board of Public Lands and Buildings
State House
Seines Licenses Sought Under New Game Law
Chief Game Warden Dan Geilus reports forty five applications for licenses to seine and set fish. The recent legislature amended the game law allowing seizing and netting of catfish carp buffalo and gar from June 1 to October 31. License price is two dollars. Brief filed in Co C Fiansburg by city attorney.
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Dan Geilus
Iast
Co. C
Lydia E. Pinkham's Veget able Compound Adverts
An old advertisement praises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for women with health issues. It claims thousands were restored to health and invites readers to write for confidential advice to Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Sen
The Vocabulary. Mobster. seas. compiling the diction
A fragment notes a writer gathering words for a 50 word telegram and mentions a public call and blessing. The text reads as a historical digression on language and notoriety. It references a mobster and a seas related motif within a cryptic excerpt.
Try This This Summer Coca Cola Ad Teasers
An old Coca Cola promotional text urges thirst quenching at soda fountains or bottles. It touts cooling relief for fatigue and thirst and invites readers to request a free booklet from Coca Cola Company in Atlanta, including a baseball record book with Casey at the Bat.
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Coca Cola -Co
Atlanta
Coca-Cola
Coca- Cola
Coca-Cola Baseball Record
Casey
Divorcing Over Children Sparks Family Plan
A wife declares she would divorce if not for their children. She berates the marriage and suggests seeking separation while proposing that her family might take the children, revealing tense domestic strain and potential custody worries.
Marine Eye Salve Ad Prospecting Claim
Fragmentary OCR lines promote Marine Eye Salve with vague claims and scattered brand references. The text mentions Ked itehing and Byelide along with various nonsensical names, lacking verifiable details or evidence of efficacy.
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Ked
Itehing
Cyata
Fiat
Sele Marine
Linn Mamear Oc
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