Diphtheria Outbreak and Rural Nebraska News
Beatrice authorities report three new diphtheria cases and one death. Nebraska farmers west of Pickrell organize a farmers exchange as land prices rise in Stanton and nearby counties. A Gretna marriage, church fundraisers, bank reports, and business incorporations fill the page along with court actions and open season updates.
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Beatrice
Pickerell
Home Telephone Company
Farmers’ Exchange
Stanton County
St. Patrick’s Church
Gretna
Herman Thiessen
Mise Alice Gillespie
Wallace
Room Acres
Catholic Church Society
Sutton
State Banking Board
Hansen Cattle Company of
Nebraska
Sioux City
Milwaukee Trust Company
Wisconsin
Eix
J. E. Miller
Cedar Township
Buffalo County
C. W. Talbot
Polk County
Rooseveltian Resume Signals Looming Congress Action
On the opening of the 12th session of the Fifty-eighth Congress President Pro Tempore Frye and Speaker Cannon presided as the 1905 session began. Lawmakers face hundreds of bills, with major items including tariff revision, revenue needs, reciprocity treaties, Philippine measures, immigration reform, currency talk, campaign finance controls, and a river and harbor bill. The electoral vote count will occur in February and statehood projects for Oklahoma and Indian Territory and Arizona and New Mexico loom amid broader legislative plans. Queen Liliuokalani. $200,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Panama Canal
Senate
House
Philippine Islands
Philippines
Taft
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Arizona
New Mexico
Dillingham
Committee On Immigration
United States
Alaska
Liliuokalani
State's School Fund Debt and General Warrant totals
Nebraska shows total state indebtedness on December 1 1904 at 2 342 979 61 with general fund warrants at 2 253 401 92 and a 264 073 29 rise since 1902. Six months prior warrants issued 882 086 17 and redeemed 712 573 03. About 80 percent of warrants are in permanent school fund investments. Suspended account lists several banks and Bartley regime items totaling 325 587 56.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
State Auditor
Anthés
Auditor’s Office
Honors Prominent Oddfellow At Fremont Lodge Banquet
George E. Loomis was honored as a veteran Odd Fellow at Fremont lodge I O O F after twenty five years of continuous membership. Charles H. May presented Loomis with a veteran jewel on behalf of the lodge, prompting a heartfelt response from the recipient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oddfellow
Fremont Lodge
George E. Loomis
Charles. H. May
Loomis
Annual Nebraska Poultry Show Opens in Lincoln
Premiums exceed 1600 and all will be paid by the last day of the five day event in Lincoln January 16. It is the twentieth annual exhibition with world wide competition and several hundred special premiums for poultry fanciers. The show gathers members from State Board of Agriculture and multiple Nebraska breed and stock groups in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska State Poultry Association
Lincoln
Nebraska Society
Nebraska
State Board of Agriculture
Nebraska Improved
Nebraska Duroc-Jersey Breeders’ Association
Nebraska Stock Growers’ Association
Keya Paha Stock Growers Association
Nebraska Veterinary Medical Association
The
Agricultural Students’ Association
Strained relations spark talk of Canada policing Halifax Esquimalt
Military circles discuss a possible withdrawal of British troops from Halifax Nova Scotia and Esquimalt British Columbia. Ottawa signals readiness to assume garrison duties as imperial naval protection shifts to focus on future Canadian defense with a militia and navy expansion.
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Halifax
N. S
Esquimalt
B. C
London
Canada
Viggs
Great Britain
Military ‘Council
Ottawa
Britain
Canadian
Scherry
Dominion
New Officers Of W C T U Quite A Recognition
Mrs Lillian M N Stevens of Portland Maine was reelected president of the National Woman s Christian Temperance Union at the Philadelphia national meeting. Mrs Helen Morton Barker of Evansville Illinois declined another nomination. Mrs Harriet Wright Brand of Indianapolis was elected to succeed her. Nebraska won the national press star for largest press work. Mrs Sue D Chase of Haigler is state superintendent, with 4 007 columns this year after 968 last year.
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Lillian M. N. Stevens
Portland
National Woman’ S Christian Temperance Union
Philadelphia
Helen Morton, Barker
Evansville
Ill
Harriet Wright Brand
Indianapolis
Liltian. M. Stev
Nebraska
National Press Star
Sue D. Chase
Haigler
Cincinnati
Big Steer "Clear Lake Jute II" Sells for 36 Dollars per Hundred
The grand champion steer from the Chicago livestock show, "Clear Lake Jute II," was purchased by a New York firm for 36 dollars per hundred pounds. The sale sets a notable price in beef market reporting.
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Chicago
New York
Eight-Year Terms and Possible Mass Resignations
Politicians debate if federal officials with eight years in service must step down as Roosevelt sets a two term example. Kansas congressman notes 70 000 four year postholders may face renewal or replacement, potentially creating tens of thousands of new jobs. Cabinet and diplomatic staff typically resign at inauguration and are often reappointed, unclear if the rumor of no third term will alter this practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Permer
Beatrice
Gage County
Sutherland
BBC Y Wees
L. Q. Bails
F. J. Grukemeyer
Burwell
Thurston County
Supreme Court
H.H. McIntyre
McIntyre
Hiram Chase
McEvoy
Papillion
Dillon
Hike
Rivers
Tim Carr
Dan Kohn
Roosevelt
Kansas
Congress
White House
Postoffice rural delivery cuts create big slump in closures
The annual report of J L Bristow shows 2 750 post offices closed in the year ended June 30 1904 due to rural free delivery expansion while 2 549 new offices were started. At year end total offices stood at 71 131 with 28 073 routes in operation and 21 360 000 needed for 1905 06 to sustain service.
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J. L. Bristow
United States
Department
Bristow
Coal Dealers Refuse to Testify in Big Four Case
In Kansas City United States district court S P Forsee a retail coal dealer sues the Big Four coal companies for damages alleging they refused to sell him coal after he broke the combine rules. Witnesses invoked constitutional rights and refused to answer questions, supported by Judge Morris.
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Kansas City
United States District Court
Morris
S. P. Forsee
Combine
American Lectures at Sorbonne Draw Crowds in Paris
The American course of lectures by Prof Barrett Wendell of Harvard continues to attract large audiences at the Sorbonne. Although novelty was expected to fade, interest remains high and a permanent series of American lectures is anticipated as a feature of the Sorbonne course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrett Wendell
Harvard
Sorbonne
Sorbonneé
St Louis men indicted over world’s fair admissions lottery
E G Lewis and five business associates of St Louis were indicted by the grand jury on charges of conducting a lottery. They allegedly ran a guessing contest to predict the number of admissions to the world’s fair for specified periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Lewis
St. Louis
Cotton Output Sets Record at 12 Million Bales in 1903 04
The agricultural department reports total cotton production for the year 1903 04 reached 12 162 000 bales. This indicates a historic yield with high gains across major cotton growing regions and reflects strong crop conditions.
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The
Agricultural Department
Tax assessor and landlord trade over rent in quirky dialogue
In a humorous exchange a tax assessor warns a landlord about valuation while the landlord jokes about rent cuts. A seaside traveler and a Chicago man weigh ocean travel against city streets, preferring the steamer to urban risk.
Black Hand Outrage Mentioned in Railway Incident
Fragmentary dialogue recounts a black hand outrage near a train station. A woman named Nettie is distressed over a soiled shirt waist while another character mentions a past incident of a man caressing her during a train arrival.
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G. L. Riebhausen
West Point
Della
Nettie
Brett
Photogra pher praises Dodd's Kidney Pills as cure all
Arlington Indiana December 5 Special W A Hysong a local photographer who recently moved from Sapp Kentucky declares Dodd's Kidney Pills the greatest kidney remedy. He says after suffering with kidney trouble and joint stiffness he used one and a half boxes and was cured. Neighbors who used the pills also reported improvement and avoidance of Brights Disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington
Ind
W. A. Hysong
Sapp
Dodd
Bright
Instantaneous portrait talk and small town chatter
A playful dialogue unfolds with Mr Grimps arranging a quick photo, a child’s witty remark about marriage, and neighbors trading gossip about Miss Ledner and Bulger. The scene captures neighborhood banter and light social observations.
Postum Endorsed as Coffee Alternative for Children
A reader letters from Alabama praise Postum as a fitting drink for weak stomachs and nervousness in both children and adults. The note cites physicians recommending Postum for children who cannot digest milk or coffee, claiming digestion regulates bowels and improves health, with a Battle Creek company endorsement.
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Alabama
Postum
Dittle
Postum Co
Battle ‘Creek
Mich
Wellvillé
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Diller
T. Pearce
Carter
Farmers’ Elevator Company
Jansen Telephone Company
Jansen
Jefferson County
eBatrice
Sarpy
Portal
Chalco
Richfield
Springfield
Houses of National
Bartley
Capital National Bank
First” National
Orleans
F&m. Bank
Globe Loan and Trust
Bartley So
Las Lincoln
Mebenska
Ens
Miss
Anna A.gordon
Susanna M. D. Fry
Clara C. Hoffman
Frances E. Beauchamp
Helen Morton -Bar
Ker
Paris
Smartchapp
Gotham
Grimps
Mr. Grimps
Bulger
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