Nebraska Notes breeze through cold spell and local progress
Nebraska towns report court docket divorce cases in Nemaha county. Kearney library project set at 9557.60 dollars. Omaha Coliseum deemed unsafe amid Ak-Sar-Ben and Auditor ium merger talk. Fremont thefts include seven overcoats. Postoffice revenues rise in Lincoln, with detailed county figures. Auburn school expansion and city growth noted. Challenger the university steer to be preserved for exhibits. Hastings teacher loses twenty dollars. Tecumseh cannon arrival announced. Plattsmouth pig attack incident highlighted. Dodge County banks show solid deposits and loans. Burlington rumored shop expansion at McCook.
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Nebraska
Nemaha County
Kearney
Omaha
G. J Burdick
Fremont
Postoffice Department
Grand Island
Hastings
Beatrice
Norfolk
Nebraska City
York
N. J. Robb
Northwestern Railroad
Robb
Ryle
Board of Education
Auburn
Challenger
Nebraska State University
Chicago
St. Louis
State University Museum
Braska
Tecumseh Grand Army Post
Fort Constitution
New Hampshire
E J. Burkett
Department of
Lincoln Postal Service
Plattsmouth
Mr. Young
European powers warn Colombia over Panama move
Foreign diplomats in Washington inform General Reyes that European powers will not show sympathy if Colombia acts against Panama. They warn Bogota that such a clash with the United States risks war, and say Europe seeks the isthmian canal, offering Colombia no external support if war erupts.
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Colombia
United States
Washington
Reyes
Bogota
Marroqiin
Panama
Hague
Europe
Isthmian Canal
Franciscans to Leave Mantte Land Question Settled
The Franciscans are likely to abandon the islands due to lack of funds to buy land and support. A few Recollects may stay with some property, Dominicans to be overseen by their university, and Augustinians to reclaim the Llotio building for use as a school and seek government indemnity.
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Philippine
Rome
Llotio
Beating Seadlog Burglars to Prison in East Boston
In a running fight five burglars who broke into an East Boston office were pursued by two policemen. One burglar was shot dead. the others escaped though some were believed wounded. The dead burglar’s identity is unknown. The pursuing officers did not fire in return.
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Boston
Miner Organizer Wil Moyer Told to Leave Pueblo
Wil Organize the Pueblo Minéra Chariles H Moyer, president of the western federation of miners, escorted to the train and ordered to leave town. He says he will return in a few days to organize Colorado Fuel and Iron Company employees at the steel plant if it takes a year to do. He insists no law can compel him to stay out of Pueblo.
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Pueblo Minéra Chariles
H.moyer
Western Federation of Miners
Pueblo
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
Pieblo
Carnegie Estate Leaves $4.3 Million to Heiress’s Heirs
The English will of Mrs. Mary E. Schenley, benefactress of Pittsburgh, filed in London, leaves all property to her children. Assets include stocks, bonds, and real estate valued at $4,300,000. executors Andrew Carnegie and others receive $5,000 each.
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Carnegie
Mary E. Schenley
Pittsburg
Pas
London
Andrew Carnegie
Frenchy Leonard Sentenced in Geneva Bank Robbery Case
Leonard known as Lovejoy received a one year penitentiary term in Geneva after pleading guilty to robbing a bank in Ohiowa several years ago. The defense expected a stubborn fight that would prolong the trial.
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Frenchy
Leonard
Lovejoy
Geneva
Ohiowa
Suburban Tax Relief Proposal Denied by City Council
The Hastings city council last met and refused a proposal to reduce city limits to benefit suburban real estate holders. Council members called such action a dangerous precedent and rejected the request.
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Hastings
Chicago Grand Jury Probes Street Car Strike
Chicago grand jury begins general investigation into the street car strike on the Chicago City Railway line. Subpoenas issued for a dozen or more persons familiar with the events as indictments for assault and rioting loom.
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Chicago
Grand Jury of
Chicago City Railway Company
Independent Starch Factory Fire at Keokuk
A blaze destroyed the Hubinger Brothers starch factory at Keokuk Iowa the largest independent plant in the nation. Loss estimated at 250000 with insurance 106000. The fire began in a dry room after an explosion. The factory had just opened April 29 and President Roosevelt pressed a start button during his visit. One worker is missing and presumed dead.
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Hubinger, Brothers’ Starch
Keokuk
Iowa
Roosevelt
Costly Ducking Suit Filed in Sullivan Ind
Miss Erline Sinclair of Sullivan Indiana sues Floyd Deckard Anne Deckard Gertrude McClelland Jesse McClelland Pearl Parks and Kate Park for 10000 damages claiming they assaulted her on a Sunday in December 1903 overpowered her bound her hands with rope lashed her to a rail and forced her into an icy pond.
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Mike Erling Sinclair
Erline Sinclair
Sullivan
Ind
Floyd Deckard
Anne Deckard
Gertrude McClelland
Jesse McClelland
Peail Parks
Kate Park
County Treasurers Keep 1 Percent Commission
Attorney General Prout rules the 1 percent commission for collecting permanent school funds constitutional and legal. County treasurers may retain the deduction from collections unless the Supreme Court overturns the ruling. The question arose from discrepancies between land commissioner and state treasurer records on funding records.
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Prout
Board of Educational Lands
Omimis Stoner
Rebuilding of the Norfolk Asylum
The Norfolk asylum project advances as state officials approve preliminary plans. Architect Tyler oversees the work to implement the cottage system aimed at cheaper construction and faster completion, with an expectation that more patients will recover under the new hospital design.
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Norfolk
Tyler
Porter plans investment in canning factory venture at Kearney
In Nebraska, Porter proposes a ten thousand dollar capital infusion to establish a canning machinery business with Paul and local merchants. The plan aims to interest state leaders and factory interests, reflecting active local support and discussion among business men.
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Eek
Kearney
Neb
Seer F
Paul
Porter
Aout
Kk Rompany V
Tayor
Terrible Railroad Wreck Near Fort Worth
A fast train on the St Hanis and San Francisco line wrecked fifteen miles south of Fort Worth after striking a switch. Most cars derailed. only the sleeper remained upright. Over twenty injured and several dead were removed to Fore Scott. names and exact details unclear due to damaged text.
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Theo Meteor
St. Hanis
San Francisco
Fort:Worth
Kansas Citys
Godfrey
Per Scote
Kans
Fraud Allegations Sweep Western Territories Figure
An interior department official reports alleged land frauds spanning more than a dozen Western states and territories. The high profile figure faces arrest as investigations unfold during the Washington to New York leg of the trip.
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A. Hensen
Krianeis
Interior Department
Washington
New York
Hakaseed Case Against Union Seeks 200000
Attorney for John Mitchell Hakaseed sues the United Mine Workers of America to recover 200000 for services in settling the des cent coal strike. A motion in Scranton Pennsylvania requests appointment of an open commission to orally examine Thomas D Nicholls, president of the district.
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John Mitchell Hakaseed
ALD
Wales
Binghampton
Mev Agaist
John Mitchell
Mines Workers” Union of America
Thomas’ D. Nicholls
Scranton
Odd Fellows Grand Master Proclaims Saloon Keepers Must Quit
Grand Master Charles C. Pavey of the Ohio grand lodge issues a circular warning that on January 1904 saloonkeepers bartenders and professional gamblers must quit these occupations or face expulsion from the order.
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Charles C. Pavey
Ohio
Grand Lodge of
Independent Order of Odd -Fellows
Fire destroys Omaha furniture warehouse and plant
A blaze at Beebe and Bunyan furniture warehouse and factory at Thirteenth and Grace streets in Omaha started about 3 a.m. The fire caused the destruction of the big plant with an estimated loss around 62,500 and total losses near 38,400 dollars.
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Beebe & Bunyan
Grace Streets
Omaha
Herbert Spencer Cremated in England Rites
The remains of Herbert Spencer were cremated in Hamstead England. Leonard Courtneys MP gave a brief address on the life and work of the philosopher. An Indian gentleman present endowed 35.00 for a course of Spencer lectures at Oxford University.
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Herbert Spencer
Hamstead
England
lLeonard Courtneys
Spencer
Oxfords University
Alderman Brennan Sentenced in Ward Election Frauds Case
Chicago Alderman John J. Brennan was sentenced to one year in the house of correction by Judge Gary for complicity in ward election frauds. Charles McCarle received six months and Herbert E. Kent three months on similar charges.
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John J. Brennan
Chicago
House of Correction
Gary
Charles McCarle
Herbert E. Kent
Robbery and Fire Hit Philadelphia Christmas Tree Trade
Wholesale dealers in Philadelphia conspired to move 30 carloads of spruce pines to the city outskirts where they were burned. With 40,000 trees left, demand for 50,000 and 80,000 on hand pushed prices from 75 cents to as high as eight dollars per tree. Dealers anticipate further price gains before Christmas.
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Philadelphia
Unknown fragment prompts prayer and grief over fate
Fragmentary text expresses collective sorrow and hope for relief from grief. Mentions a young babe and uncertainty about its fate. Tone resembles a religious or memorial lament from a historic period.
Remembering Christmas in the South a husking night tale
The piece recalls a Southern Christmas misrule when slaves gathered for corn shucking. It describes the festive setup with food, music, and dancing, the ritual prayer for a bountiful crop, the 12 wise men, captaincy, and social order around the event, ending with a benediction and reflections on New Year resolutions.
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Missouri
India
Neil
Ander
Hood
de Massa
Wealthy Osages Surpass Massachusetts In Wealth Per Capita
The Osages of Indian Territory hold bank accounts totaling about $5,000 per person and average land holdings of eighty seven acres valued at ten dollars per acre. This portrait shows the “poor Indian” as financially better off than Massachusetts residents, touted as the richest American commonwealth.
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United States
Indian Territory
Massachusetts
American Commonwealths
Deafness Cure Claim By Hall's Catarrh Cure
A historical ad claims deafness from inflamed Eustachian Tube can be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It states nine cases arise from catarrh and offers one hundred dollars for any deafness case not cured, urging readers to send for circulars and purchase with accompanying patent medicine pitches.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Drugetats
Assistant Professor of Astronomy Sees Low Pay
A discontented man confesses he has a job as an assistant professor of astronomy at the college but complains the pay is poor. He notes the work is easy since it mainly involves gazing into space, yet laments not receiving space rates.
One Package Defiance Starch Offer
A sales pitch claims Defiance Starch offers a money for value deal. If you dislike it you may return it to your dealer and receive no adverse impact. If you keep it you get one third more product for the same price claiming satisfaction and non stick properties.
A Prosperous Year Brings Diamond Gift to Wife
A man with a prosperous business year bought his wife a finest diamond necklace at Christmas. Neighbors, seeking a reason, speculate the gift was aimed at maintaining peace in the family and each invents a small scandal to fit the tale.
Rejoinder of Nurse Banter Hits Society Gossip
A friend of Chauncey Stillman reports Mary Wright, his just married hospital nurse wife, recounting a witty reply from another nurse. The banter centers on the nurse profession being “at a premium” after the marriage and hints at lingering hopes she expresses with demure flair.
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Chauncey Stillman
Mary Wright
Labor agitator to manage baseball team next year
A labor agitator is proposed to manage a baseball team next year but is questioned as unsuitable. He reportedly would order players to strike, causing concern among stakeholders and fans.
Wyoming man credits Dodd's Kidney Pills for cure
S C Holst a stock raiser and woolgrower from Newcastle Wyoming says backache vanished after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. He claims two years of pain ended and he feels stronger now than before his illness. He reports lasting health improvement over a year with no pain or fatigue.
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Newcastle
Wyo
Caine
Dodd
Wyoming
Child’s Quip Sparks Mother Daughter Exchange
A mother asks why her spirited daughter eats her sister’s orange. The girl quips she is “one of them kleptomaniac heads,” revealing a playful, teasing exchange between siblings.
Putnam Faced Dye Promotion Sparks Personal Reflections
An advert style exchange extols Defiance Starch and PUTNAM Face less Dyes as superior, while the speaker notes vanity and social impact. Hawkins and Robbins discuss friend reactions, with emphasis on quality and perception.
Dr Klines Great Nerve Cure Ends Fits Says Letter
A reader from VanBuren Indiana praises Dr Kline s Great Nerve Cure noting relief from fits and nervousness after use. The fragment references a quotation about temptation and a claim that Pile s Cure works for throat and lung issues. It captures a dated testimonial style from 1900.
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Dr. Kline
Arch Street
Philadelphia
Love like a philanthropic plate in a dark room
A reflective aphorism compares love to a plate used for philanthropy, suggesting it needs a dark room to develop or reveal its true form. The statement blends charity imagery with intimate metaphor to explore love’s hidden growth.
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Dori
Tubin
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Rulin
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Angela
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