Premier Yuan Ponders Abdication Amid Crisis in Peking
In Peking pressure mounts for Premier Yuan Shikai to abdicate within a week as two more generals are dismissed. Chang Shao Tseng has fled to Tien Tsin while Lan Tien Wei heads southward. Government clears Lanchan troops of rebel influence and a surge of patriotism appears.
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Peking
Yuan Tenke
Yang
Wu Chang
Lanchan
Chang Shao Tseng
Lan Tien Wei
Tien Tsin
Yuan Shi Kai
Centennial celebration plan proposed for February 17 1912
A note on the appointment by Mayor Gaynor of a committee of one hundred to oversee the centennial celebration. Senator Root is suggested to lead the effort with the event set for February 17, 1912.
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Root
Gaynor
To Distribute Immigrants Discussion in Washington
In Washington the focus is on channeling immigration into less populated areas rather than large cities. The proposal aims to steer newcomers from foreign lands toward inland regions and smaller communities.
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Washington
Devereaux Objects to Cement Sidewalks in Zion City
Rupert Devereaux member of the old Dowie faction filed a petition with Zion City board of aldermen opposing the proposed cement sidewalks arguing Christ never walked on cement and would avoid Zion City during the Savior’s second coming on earth.
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Dor
Zion City
Rupert Devereaux
Old Dowie
Mion
Zion City Board of Aldermen
Zion
Mack Says Roosevelt Seeks Favor in Tight Nomination
A partisan dispatch notes Mack declaring Roosevelt wants the nomination, predicting a neck and neck race with Taft at the convention. The piece cites a Seer article and frames the contest as closely balanced between the two leading contenders.
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Mack
Roosevelt
Ton
Taft
Seer
Happenings of the Past Week Across the Globe
A roundup of international and domestic news notes from protests in Torreon Mexico to trust legislation inquiries in Washington. Highlights include Italian atrocity protests from Cairo and immigration policy shifts in Washington.
BC herring output valued at two million dollars
The year’s herring catch in British Columbia is valued at 2,000,000 dollars, signaling a strong fishing season and economic impact for regional fisheries.
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British Columbia
Washington National Bank of Washington
N. J
Yuan Shi Kai
China
Juvenile Court Conference of States
Nebraska Board Praises River Falls President Choice
The Nebraska board of education expresses gratitude for the former head of the state normal schools for years of dedication to Nebraska education. They regret his departure and wish him success as he assumes the presidency of the River Falls normal school in Wisconsin.
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Nebraska
State Normal School
River Falls
Wis
Board of Education of
State Normal Schools
State of
Nebraska Attorney General Denies Railroads’ Answer
The 1910 suit by Attorney General Thompson to stop Union Pacific and Burlington from selling liquor on dining cars in Nebraska remains pending in the state supreme court. Railroads filed an answer after demurrer was overruled and Attorney General Martin now files a general denial to all railroad allegations except those admitting the state's petition.
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Thompson
Union Pacific
Burlington
Nebraska
Supreme Court of Nebraska
Martin
Average student age at university remains twenty four
The average student age at the university is twenty four years. Several years ago statistics were prepared for the legislature which highlighted this fact. The registrar's force believes the average has not changed. Younger first year entrants are offset by tougher entrance requirements keeping many students in high or preparatory schools another year.
Socialism Gains Ground in Nebraska During Offyear Vote
Socialism has more than doubled its strength in Nebraska over two years, based on returns from forty six counties to the secretary of state. In an off year election, while other parties slumped, socialists increased their following by 21 percent at the polls.
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Nebraska
Barton Seeks Congress in Fifth District Nomination
Silas R. Barton state auditor filed with the secretary of state to place his name on the ballot for the Fifth district primary election on April 15, 1912. He submitted nomination papers and a personal request to appear as a candidate.
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Barton
Congress
Silas R. Barton
Secretary of State
Lincoln YMCA Aids Shakeup as Pinneo Resigns for Gary
George M. Pinneo, physical director of the Lincoln Y M C A, resigns to take a similar post in Gary Indiana. He informs acting General Secretary W A Luke and the board, with effective date on or before June 36 depending on board choice. Aldrich seeks Theodore Stanisicza return from Utica as fugitive from Nebraska. Staniszka sentenced for aiding arson. Blain primary day aligns with general election date.
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George M. Pinneo
Lincoln Y.M
W. A. Luke
M. Pinneo
Gary
Ind
C. M. Mayne
Lincoln Associa
Nee Aldrich
New York
Theodore Staniskca
Utica
N. Y
Nebraske
Stanisics
Blair Wall
Nebraska Nationals Adjutant General Phelps Announces Officers
Adjutant General Z H Phelps of the Nebraska nationals is issuing a list of officers for the organization. The announcement outlines new leadership roles and responsibilities for the upcoming term.
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Z. H. Phelps
The
Nebraska Nationals
Haa Ising
Nebraska corn quality improves prices for local growers
Weather during ripening and harvest left Nebraska and western Iowa with ideal late crop conditions. No 3 corn with under 10 percent moisture will export through subtropical ports, while much of Chicago Kansas City and St Louis corn remains too moist for southbound shipments. Nebraska's crop quality exceeds the average, promising better prices for Nebraska growers despite market distance.
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Chicago
Kansas
City
St. Louis
Nebraska
Iowa
Interurban Cars Planned Between Fremont and Omaha
General Manager Baker of the Nebraska Transportation company says interurban cars will run between Fremont and Omaha next summer not waiting for spring. The company is receiving bids for material and will set contracts during December.
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Dodge County
Fremont
Baker
The
Nebraska Transportation Company
Omaha
Six carpenters fatally injured in Ashland ice house collapse
Six carpenters and helpers were severely if not fatally injured when the floor of the sawdust room collapsed at the Armour and Co ice house in Ashland. They were repairing the roof when the floor gave way, dropping them about thirty feet to the bottom of the building.
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Saunders County
Armour & Co
Ashland
Ice House
Young Preacher Lands 2500 Dollar Lecture Series
Saunders County reports Rev Leslie Jee Sanders pastor of Ashland First Baptist Church signed a contract with Redpath Lyceum bureau for a fifty lecture series. He will receive 2500 dollars. Known as the Rev Preacher, he has preached since age eight and is now 23 years old.
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Saunders County
Leslie Jee Sanders
First Baptist Church of
Ashland
Redpath Lyceum Bureau
United States
Rushville Hotel Fire Sparks Water Works Praise
Fire at the Stockmen's hotel in Rushville caused property damage after a lamp upset. The hose company fought the blaze in zero weather with the new water works system proving effective. the office and south portion of the building suffered wreckage.
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Dawes County
RushVille
Hose Company
Territorial Pioneer Matilda Pearson Dies at 82
Cass County notes the death of Mrs Matilda Pearson a territorial pioneer who passed away at her Greenwood home at age 82. She was a leading member of the territorial association and contributed many historical facts through her work with the group.
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Territorial
Cass County
Matilda Pearson
Greenwood
Territorial Association
Stockade Around Rock Island Yards at Fairbury
A large force of Mexican laborers is building a stockade around the Rock Island yards and shops at Fairbury. Officials anticipate a strike by mechanics and are preparing for the emergency.
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Jefferson County
Rock Island
Fairbury
Jail bonds rejected in Hodge County vote
The proposal to issue bonds of 20000 for a new jail was defeated by a vote of 1410 for and 2469 against. The current jail, built about forty years ago, is reported to be in bad shape.
Supreme Court Rules No Right to Alcohol License Tax Exemption
The Supreme Court holds that there is no right to an aloon license tax exemption in the case of David HM Holding v Board of Equalization of Douglas County. The decision clarifies that the mac is not subject to taxation under the state framework.
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Lancester County
David HM
Board of Equalization of
Douglas County
Supreme Court
Heathen Nations invent Nothing says Bishop Thoburn
Missionary Bishop Thoburn, with fifty years in India, declares Indians have not invented a single improvement in the toothpick in 2060 years while asserting that nations without God lack inventive faculty and that India shows 600 plow improvements at a Washington patent office.
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Thoburn
India
Washington
Poor Conversationalist Dialogue Sparks Household Friction
A fragmentary quote describes a wife protesting her husband’s silence after dinner. The speaker laments the lack of conversation and hints at ongoing domestic friction, reflecting a scene of fatigue and stalled communication.
Bright aide te sure to be the right side Mary Brine
The fragment reads as a terse note crediting a person named Mary Brine with aiding on the right side. It is ambiguous and lacks clear event, organization, or date details.
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Mary
Brine
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