Delay in Douglas County assessment stalls Nebraska tax plan
State officials argue over Douglas County valuation delaying action on state tax totals. Without Douglas County the state valuation is 363 230 086 dollars, affecting general fund levy of 4 mills and university levy. Auditor and land commissioner dispute Omaha merchandise and banks complicating consensus.
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Douglas County
Junkin
State Board of Equalization
Brian
Barton
Cowles
Omaha
Henry Seymour
University
Douglas
Cash Prizes for Hustlers on Union Pacific Line
The Union Pacific adopts cash prizes for station agents who expedite grain shipments during August October. Rail roads face a huge grain crop and boost efforts by hustling cars and expediting repairs to meet the rush.
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Union Pacific
All _railrads
Burlington Railroad Sets Emergency Rate for Ames Factory
The Burlington railroad gains permission from the railway commission to charge 25 cents per 100 pounds for hauling machinery and building material for the Ames sugar factory in Scotts Bluff county. The rate, not a compensatory one, is effective until February 28 to aid a Nebraska industry.
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Burlington Railroad
The
Railway Commission
Ames
Scotts Bluff County
Nebraska
State Railway Commission Cuts Pullman Rates in Nebraska
The Nebraska State Railway Commission sues to reduce Pullman rates. Minimum fare drops from 2 to 1 50 while maximum falls from 3 50 to 2 50. Fare units change from 25 and up in 25 cent steps to 5 cent increments.
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State Railway Commission
Nebraska
State fair stock entries surge past previous years
The fair reports 240 entries so far with at least 636 expected before opening. The tally will fill the new live stock barn and entries received before August 15 will appear in the official catalog.
State Bank Law Supported as State Grant for Banking
Attorney for the State files reply brief in federal court defending the late legislature banking law. He argues banking broadly requires a state franchise and that issuing bank notes is not a common law right but a government granted power. The brief asserts the guaranty feature follows from treating banking as state regulated and not a mere common law right.
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J. L. Albert
John L. Webster
William V. Allen
Albert
Dartsmouth College
Cattle Destroying Crops Report Prompts State Request
Hooker county homesteaders petition Governor Shallenberger for help to save their crops from unherded cattle. A twenty four signer letter says cattle owners were appealed to through employees but no effort was made to protect crops. The governor referred the complaint to Deputy U S Attorney Lane.
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Hooker
Shallenberger
United States
Lane
Brewer Protest Over Higher Rates Near Hastings
Hastings Brewing Co complains to the railway commission that railroads charge 40 cents locally while Omaha rate is 30 cents and it loses business in towns near Hastings. If billing shows 40 cents, the commission will pursue proceedings against the railroads.
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Hastings Brewing Company
Railway Commission
Omaha
Hastings
Brewing Company
Glass upgrades planned for catfish tanks at state fair
Heavy half inch glass will be installed in catfish tanks at the fisheries building on the state fair grounds. Superintendent O'Brien of the state hatcheries recommends the change noting that a bulky catfish starting eight feet can splinter an inch pine board, so thin glass is inadequate for fish tanks.
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W. R. Melior
Nebraska
Hke
Mellor
State Fair Grounds
O’brien
Reward Offered for James Phillips Murder Suspect
Governor Shallenberger has posted a 200 dollar reward for the capture of James Phillips who is charged with murdering Marsh Hamilton in Omaha.
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Phillips
Shallenberger
James Phillips
Marsh Hamilton
Omaha
Governor Shallenberger to join Taft on Mississippi trip
Governor Shallenberger has accepted an invitation to accompany President Taft and a group of governors down the Mississippi river from St. Louis to New Orleans from October 25 to 30.
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Shallenberger
Taft
Mississippi River
St. Louis
New Orleans
Got Him Bertie and Gertrude in a Witty Exchange
A clever dialogue features Gertrude declaring she will marry a genius while Bertie and the man debate women's voting. The man predicts more calls to donate, and the woman replies she will contribute to worthy causes but avoids emptying her pocket.
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Gertrude
Bertie
Allen's Foot-Ease Foot Powder Ad Transforms Soothing Relief
An advertisement extols Allen's Foot-Ease as a cure for burning itching feet with Mrs W J Walker of Camden New Jersey praising its efficacy. Sold by all druggists for 26 cents, urging readers to ask their druggist for this remedy.
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Allen
W. J. Walker
Camden
N. J
Silent Test of Character Inference From Silence
Quote about truth and perception notes that not being called a liar does not prove honesty. It reflects how judgment can rest on implied beliefs rather than explicit accusation. The statement foregrounds distrust and social scrutiny in personal interactions.
Fragmentary Lore and Mottos from a Fragmented Voice
A garbled excerpt mixes cautions on letting go and catching on with scattered proverbs. It mentions 25¢ a bottle, cigars, and a vague critique of overambitious schemes, ending with a note on personal effort and trust in the world.
Prepared for the Worst. How Long Had Your Wife's First Husband Been Dead
A terse line from a historical page questions a marriage rivalries, with a jokey quoted taunt about a wife’s first husband. The fragment hints at social conversations or sensational street talk in a bygone era.
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Castoria
Astoria
Chas. H. Fletcher
Signature of
New York
F. Gerald Blattner
Buffalo
N. Y
Gustave A. Eisengraeber
St. Paul
Minn
LE. J. Dennis
8. A. Duchanan
Philadelphia
J. D. Simpson
Chicago
R. LE. Cshildson
Neb
L. R. Robinson
Kansas City
Edwin F. Pardee
New York City
N. B. Sizer
Brooklyn
Wien
Perry Davit
Lewis
Mer
Wizard
Dodds
Lincoln
Cape Rasantaaer
Paxton
Boston
MARG
Washdar Grocer
Meg
Iramiciea
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