Scavenger sales near completion and local changes in Beatrice
Delinquent lots near Beatrice are nearing sale completion. Beatrice sees farm sales, pastor changes, railroad tax updates, a poison of civic issues, and local court actions. Notable items include H A Preston selling a 120 acre Oakland farm for 85 per acre, Rev F E Dark accepting Beat rice pastorate, and Burlington employee Joseph Rekman killed by a switch engine in Oxford.
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Beatrice
H. A. Preston
Oakland
Joseph ‘Rekman
Burlington
Oxford
Supreme Court Lets Bartley Bondsmen Off After Eight Years
After eight years of litigation the Nebraska Supreme Court ruled in favor of bondsmen E. E. Brown John H. Ames W A Paxton W A Swab Cadet Taylor and C McNish dismissing the state’s claim of 555 790 90 against them tied to J B Bartley's staff misdeeds The decision rests on an improperly authenticated bill of exceptions and ends state efforts to recover nearly 700 000 including interest.
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J. 8. Bartley
Duffie
Prout
Broadwell
Douglas County
E. E. Brown
John H. Ames
Lincoln
W.A. Paxton
W. A. Swab
Land Officials Ousted In Valentine Nebraska Scandal
President Roosevelt removed James C. Pettijohn register and Albert L. Towte receiver from the Valentine land office after a statewide probe found dummy entries and collusion with illegal land fencers. Arva Gallogly of Johnstown is named to succeed Pettijohn. Towle’s successor not yet named.
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Roosevelt
James C. Petujohn
Register
Valentine
Neb
General-Land -Office
Pettijohn and Towle
Land Office
Valentine Land
Ilegal
Arva Gallogly
Johnstown
Brown County
James C. Pettijohn
Valentine Lands Office
Albert L. Towle
Pat Crowe Cleared of Shooting Charge in Omaha Trial
Pat Crowe, on trial in Omaha for shooting Officer Albert Jackson on September 6, was acquitted. He remains in jail to face highway robbery charges tied to the five year old kidnapping of Edward Cudahy, son of magnate B A Cudahy, with further witness calls expected in Callahan accessory case.
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Pat Crowe
Omaha
Albert Jackson
Edward Cudahy
B.A. Cudahy
James Callahan
Thompson Under Fire In State Department Probe
Washington dispatch reports ambassador David E. Thompson of Brazil is under serious investigation by the state department. Two charges pending, one possibly ending his career. report of solicitor Penfield to President, now before Secretary Root. Thompson did not visit the White House, fueling belief he is on the outs with President Roosevelt.
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Washington
David E. Thompson
Brazil
State Department
Nebraska
Toven
Thompson
New York
Root
Rio Janeiro
Ambassador Thompson
White House
Secretary Root
Mr. Thompson
Roosevelt
Mr.Thompson
Wesleyan Leader Huntington Resigns After Six Years
Chancellor D W C Huntington, head of Nebraska Wesleyan University at University Place for six years, offers his resignation to take effect by next June. At over 75, he cites age and workload, including state travel and duties. Potential successors mentioned include Dr Olson of Mitchell Ss D, Dr Coburn of Chicago, and Dr Isham.
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W. C. Huntington
Nebraska Wesleyan University
University Place
Mickey
Huntington
Methodist Church
Nicholson
Cornell
Wesleyan School
Mitchell
Ss. D
Coburn
Chicago
Isham
Wesleyan University
Nebraska Delegation Begins Fifty Ninth Congress in Washington
All Nebraska members attended the opening session of the fifty-ninth Congress in Washington. The draw for seats favored most Nebraskans with Hinshaw seated near his former location. Notables present included Delzel of Pennsylvania Payne of New York Hall of Iowa and ex-Speaker Keefe of Ohio. Judge Kinkaid drew a seat in the Democratic Cherokee strip area.
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Nebraska
Washington
Hinshaw
Delzel
Pennsylvania
Payne
New York
Hall
Iowa
E. Warren Keife
Ohio
Cherokee Strip
Weston to Seek Republican Gubernatorial Nomination
Ex-state auditor Charles Weston plans to run for governor as a Republican. Report of the Omaha announcement claims strong reliability and states Weston will pursue the gubernatorial chair after years of being mentioned as a potential candidate for governor or the United States Senate.
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Charles Weston
Omaha
Weston
United States
The Last Days of Pompeii Suggested in Bookshop Chat
A shopper at a bookstore asks for a train read with a pathetic tone. The salesman suggests The Last Days of Pompeii and notes uncertainty about the author and the cause of Pompeii’s destruction.
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Pompeii
Do Your Clothes Look Yellow Then Defiance Starch Keeps White
An advertisement touts Defiance Starch as a solution to yellowing clothes promising to keep whites bright. The 16 ounce size is offered for household use.
Weather hints mix spice with mild season
A curious weather proverb notes that adulterating spice with ground coconut shells signals a mild season. An advertisement promotes Lewis' Single Binder cigars as the richest smoke on the market. Defiance Starch promises best results for starching and extra rewards. A quip links asking for a photograph to a forthcoming, altered image.
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Lewis
Peoria
Cure for skin humor by Cuticura praised by Boston man
A Boston resident, S. P. Keyes of 149 Congress Street, testifies he suffered head to shoulders from a skin humor for twenty five years. He claims quick cure after using Cuticura and urges others with skin troubles to try it.
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Cutiura
Cuticura
P. Keyes
Congress Street
Boston
Mass
Inventive Tramp Demonstrates One-Armed Utensil Invention
A witty tramp pleads to patent a combined knife fork and spoon for one armed people. The lady doubts there are such users but considers the idea if it proves useful. The tramp promises to demonstrate with a warm filling on a plate to show how it works.
Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Children
Nurse Mother Gray of the Children’s Home in New York endorses a powder that cures constipation feverishness bad stomach teething disorders and worms. Over 30 000 testimonials. Sold by all druggists 25 cents sample free. Address A S Olmsted LeRoy NY. No Maude dear crumbs of comfort do not come from eating crackers in bed.
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Mother Cray
Mother Gray
New York
A. S. Olmsted
Leroy,ny
Maude
Sensible Housekeepers Favor Defiance Starch for Value
Housekeepers choose Defiance Starch for one third more value for the same money and superior quality. The pawnbroker notes he handles many watches and should recognize faces well, implying trust in familiar brands.
Glycerine in Dr Pierce Medicines Promotes Cough Relief
Advert describes glycerine as enhancing medicinal extracts in Golden Medical Discovery. It claims benefits for chronic coughs bronchial throat and lung conditions and aiding digestion and strength. It notes limited cure potential and invites readers to request a booklet and pay mailing for Dr Pierce’s Adviser.
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Dr. Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Sen Buff
N.Y
Pierce
R. V
Buffalo
N. Y
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