US Geological Survey to Publish Darton Folio No. 87 on Champ Clarke Quadrangle
The USGS in press will publish Folio No. 87 by N. H. Darton covering the Champ Clarke quadrangle Nebraska about 892 square miles. It notes North Platte river valley table land and sandhills, irrigation water depths, extensive canals, crops like alfalfa and corn, yields and costs, plus early placer gold traces. A pictorial plate set includes rock types and a chim ney rock that resembles the Statue of Liberty from afar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Geological Survey
N. H. Darton
Champ Clarke Quadrangle
Nebraska
Cheyenne County
Scotts Bluff
Banner
North Platte
Arikee
Pumpkin Creek Valley
Ogallala
North Platte River
Bayard
Chimney Rock
Bedloe Island
New York
Falls Under Wheels In Beatrice Rock Island Yard Tragedy
Thomas Johnston twenty one was killed in the Rock Island yards at Beatrice at six in the morning. His body was mangled as he and his brother Robert aged twenty two were travelling from Des Moines to Colorado. The miners carried over one hundred dollars on Johnston with ninety stowed in his undershirt. The six car train passed over him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Johnston
Rock Island
Beatrice
Robert
Des Molines
Colorado
Reliance Launched Defenses Yachtsman Reliance at Bristol
The yacht Reliance was launched at Herreshoff works in Bristol Rhode Island with Miss Cora Iselin christening and champagne bottle. Five hundred witnesses watched as the American eagle flag and Iselin colors were displayed and the New York Yacht Club ensign raised. If victorious in Long Hook races she will face Shamrock III in the Cup race set for August 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
R. I
Dispatch
Reliance
Herresshoff Works
Cora Iselin
C. Oliver Iselin
Iselin
American Yacht
Columbia
Long Hook
Immense Coal Tract Found Near Wilkesbarre
A Wilkesbarre dispatch reports a large coal discovery in Hanover township on land owned by the Delaware and Wilkesbarre Coal company. The tract extends 2,300 feet. estimates indicate about 200 million tons of coal. The find is described as extremely valuable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Hanover Township
Delaware and Wilkesbarre Coal Company
Governor Mickey Vetoes Three Bills Over Constitution and Jurisdiction
Governor Mickey vetoed three measures on Monday the garnishment or exemptions bill the juvenile court bill and a boundary commission act to resolve Nebraska Missouri border disputes. He argues the juvenile court bill would shift district court jurisdiction and the boundary bill remains tied up in federal court over Nemaha county island precinct. He objects to Senate File 87 saying it would allow 20 percent wage garnishment and threaten debtors by altering longtime exemptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mickey
Nebraska
Missouri
Island
Nemaha
Senate
Nebraska Governor Declines Mercy for Rhea in Death Penalty Case
On April 13 the Nebraska governor defended upholding capital punishment for Rhea, saying he must follow the law and a jury verdict despite public emotion. He stated he cannot commute the sentence and noted clemency is possible but unlikely in this case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Rhea
Court ruling allows foreign corporations to sue without charter fees
Kansas Supreme Court reverses lower ruling in Swift Packing case. It holds that a foreign corporation may be named in a suit even if it has not paid charter fees, since the prohibition targets bringing actions not defenses. The decision clarifies the Bush law on standing and certificates of authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Dlapatch
Supreme Court
Swift Packing Company
Secretary of State
American Book Company
Kansas
William Platt
Wyandotte County
Platt
Sower Court
Swift Company
Charter Board
Warship Reina Christina Floated and Beached at Cavite
Manila dispatch reports the Reina Christina flagship of Admiral Mondrejo was floated and beached yesterday after sinking in the Dewey battle. About eighty tons of her crew were recovered and Captain Albert R. Couden at Cavite directed the sailors remains. It is suggested the US transport Sumner head to Spain via Suez in June as wrecking firms work to raise sunken Spanish ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Saline County to Vote Bond for New Gulf Road
A Saline County committee agrees on funding, urging voters to approve a $50,000 bond for the New Road project in Salina. The campaign emphasizes the road as essential for local commerce and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline County
Kansas
Salina
Pike at 7.14 knots misses target but points fair
Washington notes report a successful Pike achieving 7.14 knots, yet failing to hit the target. The performance is described as fair for the effort, with emphasis on the partial success and remaining gap to objective. The report preserves named figures and the pace of the historical update.
Weather and Crop Conditions Past Fall and Winter 1908
The bulletin reviews fall and winter weather and crop progress. Ground stayed in good condition though September seeding was light due to dryness, October wetness delayed work, November moist soil slowed seeding in the southeast, but other areas had fine farm conditions. December brought cold but not severe weather, and February snows left soil moist for wheat rye and grass to start well in March.
Nebraska blaze injures Pers youth children singed
Ross Thompson of Pers Nebraska reported to have two children badly burned when a barrel overturned. They were rolled to the ground as cries for help and medical aid arose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Thompson
Pers, Neb
Willi
Trial Ends With No Verdict In Rail Official Case
A jury in a Kansas winter session failed to reach a verdict on the case involving George C. Montgomery of Santa Fe rail, with the trial entering a third time as jurors remained undecided after prolonged proceedings and conflicting testimonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alées
Kan
W. T
George C. Montgomery
Cape
Aged Woman Killes Mrs Lovie B Parks Former Vice
A reported killing involved an elderly Wemne who killed Mrs Lovie B Parks, identified as a former vice holder. Investigators pursued leads as the case drew regional attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wemne
Lovie B Parks
Fire breaks out at center cemetery grounds
A fire erupted at the center cemetery area causing smoke seen across the grounds. Fire crews responded quickly to contain the blaze and prevent spread to nearby plots and structures. No injuries reported as investigators begin assessing the cause.
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Coal Strike Commission
Camp Clarke
Packer
Puy
Des Moines, Is
Norris
Ttmn
Hie
Supreme Court Molde Corporetionns
Washington
Cemteries
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!