Nebraska City considers move by incubator firm
The Sure Hatch Incubator of Clay Center may relocate to Nebraska City if terms are arranged. The season’s first wheat threshing yielded twenty bushels per acre at 72 cents a bushel on R. H. Conant’s Benedict farm. KilHan Brothers of Wahoo incorporated for 75,600 dollars to operate a general store at Wahoo and Cedar Bluffs. Antelope County Mutual Telephone of Elgin incorporated with 60,000 dollars. G. W. Mead elected secretary.
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Sure Hatch Incubator Company
Clay Center
Nebraska City
R. H. Conant
Benedict
KilHan Brothers Company
Wahoo
Neb
Cedar Bluffs
Antelope County Mutual Telephone Company
Elgin
G. W. Mead
Clarence Claggett
Overland Theater
Pacific Junction
John Weirsey
Lamoin Young
Tecumseh
P. B
McGuire
Heas
Minnie Hews
Humboldt
Jacob Eggest
Ashland
Tilmots
Nebraska
Council Bluffs
Mikado Victories Three Big Engagements In War Dispatch
Emperor in St Petersburg receives dispatch from General Kuropatkin detailing Japanese forces advancing from Yangtze pass to Liao Yang and Saimatze. Japanese capture of Shantaikon, field guns seized, and defeats of Russian eastern army at Yushalikzu and Yangse pass after two and three days of combat.
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St. Petersburg
Kuropatkir
Yangese Pass
Liandiansan
Saimatze
Yang
Kuiroki
Liao Yang
Rensikhon
Sassyr
Taltse
Hai Cheng
Kuroki
Tokio
Shantaikon
Port Arthur
Yushalikzu
Yangse Pass
Count Keller
Yushulkzu
Simoucheng
Feng Wang Cheng
Siuyen
University Fund Record Shows Allocation Balances
The annual report by Secretary Dales to Governor Mickey lists university funds for the year. Temporary salaries and wages used $186,191.05 of $300,000 with $114,808.95 remaining. Current expenses show $50,336.76 spent of $80,000, balance $29,663.24. Farm buildings and improvements have $56,605.33 left from a $100,000 appropriation.
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Dales
Board of Regents
Mickey
United States
Morrill Fund
Canal May Be Dug By New York Capitalist
G K Twombley of New York, touring the Black Hills for coal interests, says he could put the Fremont canal through and will visit Fremont soon to study the matter. He notes engineers and moneyed interests often fail to harmonize when judging such projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. K. Twombley
New York
Black Hills
Fremont Canal
Fremont
State Board Sets Six Mills State Tax Across Nebraska
The board completed equalization changes by adjusting county valuations rather than differing county levies. An 10 percent increase affected Box Butte Cheyenne Dakota Detiel Kimball Lincoln Perkins Richardson and Sherman counties while Boone Boyd Burt Gage Howard Johnson Knox Nemaha Pawnee Pierce Rock Stanton and York saw a 6 percent rise. The 6 mill levy on a $294,000,000 state valuation will raise about $1,764,000 with funds split among General 4.5 mills University 1 mill and School 0.5 mill. The board expects about $100,000 in fees and notes some appropriations may lapse as expenses of the biennium are estimated.
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State Board of Assessment and Equalization
Box Butte
Cheyenne
Dakota
Detiel
Kimball
Lincoln
Perkins
Richardson
And
Sherman
Boone, Boyd
Burt
Gage
Howard
Johnson
Knox
Nemaha
Pawnee
Pierce
Rock
Stanton
York
Weston
Penitentiary
Constitutional amendment call to voters despite veto
The legislature passed a joint resolution for a constitutional amendment and convention, later vetoed by Governor Mickey. The secretary of state does not recognize the veto, citing Attorney General Prout and court decisions that joint resolutions are nonbinding expressions of sentiment. Law requires thirteen weeks of publication in one newspaper per county, and Secretary Marsh plans to contract with ninety newspapers to publish the amendment call.
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Mickey
Prout
Legislative Department
Executive Department
Marsh
Shortage of Men Educators in State Schools
The state faces a shortage of male principals and superintendents as the Department of Public Instruction cannot meet demand. Superintendent Fowler received six applications from small towns for the upcoming year with salaries ranging from 75 to 150 dollars per month for twelve months. Only three educators were available. three positions remain unfilled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Public Instruction
Fowler
Stockraisers to Take Hand in East Packers Strike
The Denver News reports a western stockmen meeting in Denver to plan an independent campaign for an immediate settlement of the eastern packers strike. Growers from states west of the Missouri River will attend to press federal officials on grazing and market demand issues.
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Denver News
East
West
Denver
Missouri River
Independent Party
Nebraska Show Draws Crowds at St Louis Exposition
Nebraskas propaganda theater in the palace of agriculture offers a free twenty minute exhibit of still and moving pictures. A map of Nebraska lands and staged cattle scenes illustrate resources and government land opportunities to visitors, with literature on crops and cattle provided.
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St. Louis Exposition
Nebraska Propaganda Theater
Palace of Agriculture
Nebraska Corn and Grain
Nebraska
Jin
Mutual insurance gains in Nebraska show yearly rise
Nebraska mutuals across city and village lines increased risks from 5 636 868 in 1902 to 5 931 897 in 1903. farm mutuals rose from 19 998 717 to 21 893 125. mutual fire companies grew from 11 131 757 to 15 186 265, totaling a 6 245 049 rise in one year.
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Mutuals
Nebraska
Mutual Companies
Mutual Fire Companies
Mutual Insurance
Rule Cashier Robbed of Public Money
D S Hufnall of Rule Nebraska, township treasurer, withdrew 465 public dollars to attend the Falls City circus and returned home by afternoon train. On arrival lawmen found the train crowded and the money missing. The thief remains at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falls City
Rule
Mother of Harvey Lillie appeals for Lena Lillie justice
Mary E Lillie, mother of Harvey Lillie killed in David City in October 1902, writes to newspapers defending Lena M Lillie, convicted of her husband Harvey Lillie s murder and serving life. She argues the trial was unfair and requests a new trial or rehearing, citing revenge and falsehoods and urging Nebraska readers to demand fair justice.
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Mary B. Lillie
Harvey Lillie
David City
Lena M. Lillie
Supreme Court
Bellwood
Neb
Lille
Mary. E. Lillie
Nebraska
Mary E. Lillie
Pattison Former Penn Governor Dies In Overbrook
Robert E. Pattison, twice governor of Pennsylvania and twice Philadelphia city controller, died at his Overbrook home from pneumonia with heart weakness. He was 53 and had been ill after a strenuous 1902 campaign against Pennypacker. He attended the recent Democratic national convention in St Louis, then returned home, splitting time between Philadelphia and New York.
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Robert E. Pattison
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Overbrook
Pattison
Pennypacker
St. Lois
St.Louis
New York
Forestry Study Begins Field Work in Illinois and Dakotas
The Bureau of Forestry of the Department of Agriculture has started field investigations on tree planting in Illinois and the Dakotas. The goal is to boost wood supply for fuel and farm use while identifying fast growing, valuable species and windbreak potential. Shelter belts are shown to increase yields and preserve soil moisture during dry, windy periods. Three experts will operate in the Dakotas, starting in southern South Dakota and moving northward, led by J. M. Fetherolf of Sioux Falls.
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Bureau of Forestry
Department of Agriculture
Illinois
Dakotas
South Dakota
J. M. Fetherolf
Sioux Falls
Southwestern G A R Reunion Planned for Cambridge
Arrangements for the Southwest Nebraska District G A R reunion are set for Cambridge Nebraska Park from August 22 to 27. D T Welty president and Charles Mousel secretary lead the executive committee with support from multiple committees. Notables including Thomas Majors G W Norris Rev C C Wilson Minden A C Shallenberger Captain Adams Superior Congressman Burkett Governor Mickey and H W McFadden Holbrook are slated to attend.
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Nebraska
Cambridge
Lagonia
Park
D. T. Welty
Charles Mousel
Thomas. Majors
G. W. Norris
C. C. Wilson Minden
Watson Accepts Populist Nomination for President
Jo A. Parker announces a telegram from Thomas E. Watson of Georgia confirming he will accept the Populist party's presidential nomination tendered at the national convention. The executive committee member notes Watson's decision in support of the ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas E. Watson
Jo A. Parker
The
Populist Party
Georgia
National Populist Convention
Falls City High School Struck by Lightning Storm
A severe storm at Falls City struck Falls City High School causing broken windows, two holes burned in the belfry and extensive shingle damage to the roof.
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Falls City
Colombia breaks diplomatic ties with United States
The Colombian congress severs all diplomatic relations with the United States, cancels treaties, and withdraws exequaturs. Public anger runs high though overall support exists. Colombia has lacked formal representation in Washington for over a year after recalls and resignations amid canal negotiations and Panama’s independence.
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Colombia
United States
Colombian Congress
Oldest Wall Street Speculator Stays Outside Exchange
Edward B Wesley, ninety three, is a lifelong millionaire and not a member of the Stock Exchange. He visits Wall Street five days a week, directs buy and sell orders from his chair in a commission house at 7 Wall Street, and foresees living to age one hundred while remaining outside the exchange. The Pittsburg Dispatch notes his continued active speculation and longevity.
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Edward B. Wesley
Wall Street
The
Stock Exchange
Russell
Sage
Wesley
New York
Pittsburg Dispatch
Ruler of Elks Chosen at Cincinnati Convention
William J. O'Brien Jr of Baltimore Maryland elected grand exalted ruler of the Elks at Cincinnati in a victory for administration forces over radicals. He is a prominent Maryland attorney.
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William J. O’brien, Jr
Maryland
Baltimore
the Elks
Cincinnati
Order
Wayne MacVeagh Tackles Auto Thieves in Pennsylvania
Wayne MacVeagh ex attorney general of the United States campaigns against automobile scorcher drivers in his Pennsylvania neighborhood. He urges punishment to the full extent of state law stating many speed crazy operators show little pleasure in moderate travel. Harm clusters along country roads and public sentiment grows stronger.
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Wayne MacVeagh
United States
Pennsylvania
MacVeagh
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A. É. Mutz
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Port Arthur Defense
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