Nebraska Notes reflects full county docket and town reports
December term at Wemaha county district court includes fourteen divorce cases out of fifty. Kearney library project estimated at 9 557.60 dollars with heat plumbing water and sewerage. Omaha Coliseum deemed unsafe. Ak Saf Ben merger and Auditorium movement revived. Seven overcoats valued at 100 dollars plus stolen from Fremont harness shop. Post office revenue list page shows Fremont 11549, Grand Island 8762, Hastings 7763, Beatrice 6783, Norfolk 6065, Nebraska City 5770, York 4919, Kearney 1875. Norfolk’s N J Robb, oldest Northwestern brakeman, dies at 50. Bonds vote for electric lights and waterworks pass. new newspaper, independent telephone planned. Auburn school space eyed with bond talk. Challenger the Nebraska State University steer to be killed and mounted for display at St Louis, then moved to university museum. Hastings teacher loses 20 dollar pocketbook to petty thief. Tecumseh G A R cannon arrives for display. 100 pound Parrott gun to be mounted outside. Lincoln postal service shows revenues rising in November, including stamps 11230.06, periodicals 4260.13, box rents 18.50, total 15513.69. 1030 parcels registered. 997 forwarding orders. 791 special deliveries. 17,432 mail sacks received, 14,182 sent. Plattsmouth man Wash Young nearly killed by a sow. neighbor rescues him. Dodge county bank totals show loans 3 053724.83, deposits 3 005113.58, cash/reserves 662 788.17 across eighteen banks. Burlington plans major shop expansion at McCook next year.
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Nebraska
Wemaha County
Kearney
Omaha
Ak- Saf-Ben Association
G.J. Burdick
Fremont
Post Office Department
Grand Island
Hastings
Beatrice
Norfolk
Nebraska City
York
N. J. Robb
North- Western Railroad
Robb
Northwestern Railroad
Kyle
Board of Education
Auburn
Challenger
Nebraska State University
Chicago
St. Louis
State University Museum
the- Hastings
Tecumseh Grand Army
Fort Constitution
New Hampshire
Con
EF. Burkett
The
Lincoln Postal Service
Plattsmouth
Mr. Young
Colombia Faces Diplomatic Pressure Over Panama Move
European powers press Colombia through Washington representatives to deter any attempt to veto the Panama issue. They warn Bogota that Europe will offer no sympathy and that war with the United States could follow if Colombia acts against American interests. General Reyes is advised that South American support may be useless in any conflict with Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colombia
United States
Washington
Gere
Reyes
Bogota
Daar
Maprogily
Panama
Issae
Manama
Europe
Franciscans Face Lands and Missions in Philippine Settlement
The Franciscans, lacking funds to buy land, may leave Mautin island groups with no clear means of support. Dominicans will oversee their university and Augustinians will use Notte building as a school while Americans occupy it as barracks and await indemnity.
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Trines
Philippine
Rome
Willabana
Recolléecits
Mt Iel
Dominicans
Notte
Burglary Suspects Hunted. One Believed Dead After East Boston Break-in
In East Boston an office break-in led to a tense chase between five burglars and two police officers. One burglar was shot dead. others escaped, with suspected wounds. The dead man’s identity remains unknown as the pursuit continues.
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Boston
Pueblo Miners Organizer Removed From Pueblo
Charles H. Moyer of the western federation of miners was escorted to a train and ordered to leave Pueblo. He vows to return, claiming no law compels him to stay away. Organizing Colorado fuel and mining employees remains his aim.
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Pueblo
Charles H. Moyer
Western” Federation of Miners
Fueblo
Colorado
Lion
Hare
Carnegie will leaves estate to Mary Schenley heirs
The English will of Mrs Mary E Schenley, Pittsburg benefactress, died in London in November, provides for all property to her children. Stocks bonds and steel assets to be converted into cash. Estate valued at 4300000. Andrew Carnegie and other executors receive 5000 each.
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Carnegie
Mary.e. Schenley
Pittsburg
London
Andrew
Caeh
Leonard Given One Year Penitentiary Sentence in Bank Robbery Case
Frenchy Leonard known as Lovejoy was sentenced at Geneva to one year in the penitentiary after pleading the charge of robbing a bank at Ohiowa several years ago. It was expected he would fight the case, extending the trial, but the judge imposed a short sentence.
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Frenchy
Leonard
Ovejoy
Geneva
Ohiowa
Berg
Ingland
Corttala Hight
Aviv
Anihatehale
de Maseu
Darky
Tims
Tna
Aemaveter
Speed
Mark Tae
Ma Dushy
Suburban Landowners Reducing City Limits Question
Suburban property holders pressed a proposal to shrink blastines city limits to lower taxes. The city council discussed the measure at the last regular meeting and denied the request, warning it would set a dangerous precedent.
Chicago Grand Jury Probes Street Car Strike Riots
Chicago grand jury opens a general investigation into the recent street car strike on the Chicago City Railway lines. Indictments possible for assault and rioting. Subpoenas issued for a dozen or more persons familiar with the events.
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Chicago
Grand Jury
Grand Jury of
Chicago City Railway Company
Fire destroys Hubinger Brothers starch plant at Keokuk
A large independent starch factory owned by Hubinger Brothers in Keokuk Iowa was destroyed by fire after an explosion in a dry room. The blaze started April 29 during a new operation begun with President Roosevelt pressing a button on a machine. The loss is estimated at 250000 with 100000 insured. One worker is missing and presumed dead in the ruins.
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Hubinger Brothers’ Starch Factory
Keokuk
Iowa
Roosevelt
Sullivan woman sues for ten thousand dollars damages
Erline Sinclair of Sullivan Indiana files a suit seeking 10000 in damages from Cloyd Deckard Anna Deckard Gertrude McClelland Jesse McClelland Peay Parks and Kate Parks alleging assault and restraint on the Sunday of December 1903. She says she was overpowered bound with cords whipped and forced to admit to a debt or wrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mins Erline Sinclair
Sullivan
Ind
Lina
Cloyd Deckard
Anna Deckard
Gertrude McClelland
Jesse McClelland
Peay Parks
Kate Parks
County Treasurers Retain One Percent Commission
State Attorney General Prout says county treasurers may continue to keep a one percent commission for collecting permanent school funds. The opinion was issued to the board of education as part of a dispute over collection duties and alleged misuse of funds. The case may prompt action in the supreme court to halt the practice.
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Treasireis
Prout
Board of Educational Husidy
Afr
Dsh
Supreme Coor Te
Iter Thon
Abe Tornéy
Shuckin Corn Day in the Old Plantation Style
An historical account describes a plantation corn shucking gathering with slaves in red bandannas and white handkerchiefs. Masters orchestrate the event with prayers, strength contests, and a sugarcoated social ceremony ending in a benediction.
Porter Seeks State Secretary Post In St Paul Nebraska
Porter of Kearney Nebraska travels to St Paul to drum up support for a secretary of state bid. He represented a company making fan and farming machinery seeking about 10 000 dollars in capital and investment for new joint venture. The report notes favorable reception and local interest in the venture and candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
Amibig Todustry
Ge Porter
Kearnes
Sealy Seretary
Stiate
St.Pauls
St. Paul
New Ai
Meteor Train Disaster Report Stuns Town Officials
Fragmented OCR text describes a railway accident aboard a fast train named Meteor. The Tajals of San Brateise over a sleeper car derailment results unclear on casualties. Ten persons were said dead or injured with authorities investigating the crash.
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San Brateise
Nile
Interior Department chief faces scrutiny over western states plan
The annual report notes strong objections from Secretary Hutchins to a broad plan extending cover across about a dozen Western states and territories. Critics say the proposal lacks detail while officials prepare for possible denials in Washington and New York proceedings.
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Fintciseu
Rial
Estat
Interior-department- With -Being
Traaids
Hutehrok
Washington
New, York
Coal strike case sparks call for commission inquiry
A dispute over representation in the miners union prompted by President Thomas D Nicholls is discussed in court. Attorneys Wales and Mitchell Hanasee request an open commission to orally examine the parties involved and to settle the recent coal strike.
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Doln “Mitchell
Hanasee
oAttorney
AL D Wales
Binghampton
John Mitchell
Divived Mingworkers Union-Of -America
Lyon One & Notion- By
Wales
Torneys
Thomas
D. Nicholls
Orast
Ain
Semurton
Ohio Odd Fellows decree targets saloonkeepers and bartenders
Grand Master Charles Pavey of the Ohio Grand Lodge issues a circular dated January 70 1904 ordering saloonkeepers bartenders and professional gamblers to quit these occupations or be expelled from the order.
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Salocolats
Charles
Ohio Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Omaha Fire Destroys Cotton Machinery Plant
A blaze at Beebe and Ryan furniture warehouse and factory on Thirteenth and Grace streets in Omaha destroyed the electrical cotton machinery plant. Estimated losses run about 52 000 in logs and 38 000 in insurance. The fire occurred around 3 a.m. and caused extensive damage to the large facility.
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Beebe
Ranyan
Thireteenth
Grace Streets
Omaha
Funeral honors for philosopher Herbert Spencer in England
Cremation of Herbert Spencer conducted at Hamstead, England. MP Leonard Courtney delivered a brief life and work tribute. An Indian gentleman donated $5,000 to fund Spencer lectures at Oxford University.
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Herbert Spencer
Herert Spencer
Hamstead
England
Leonard Courtney
Spencer
Oxford University
Brennan Alderman Sentenced in Ward Election Fraud Case
Chicago Alderman John J. Brennan received one year in the house of correction for complicity in ward election frauds. Associates Charles Beniat and Herbert E. Kent drew six months and three months respectively on similar charges in the case.
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John J. Brennan
Chicago
House of Correction
Gary
Charles Beniat
Herbert E . Kent
Robbed Eight at Christman Time High Finance in Santa Claus Biz
High finance moves into Christmas trees as dealers face demand of 50 000 trees and 80 000 on hand. Thieves hauled thirty carloads of spruce to the city outskirts and burned them, destroying over 40 000 trees. Prices leapt from 59 cents to 8 dollars, with dealers hoping to fetch 8 dollars per tree before Christmas.
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Christman Tine High Finance
Avith
Philadelphia
The Day for Resolutions and Providence’s Gifts
A New Year reflection on sins cast behind, prayers, and blessings from God. The piece contrasts angels in white who bring wives and children with darkly clad angels who take loved ones, suggesting even loss bears a concealed gift from Providence for the faithful to seek in time.
Osage Wealth Highlighted Against Massachusetts Riches
A historical note claims Osages in Indian Territory hold about 5000 dollars per person in bank accounts with 87 acres per head valued at ten dollars per acre, comparing their wealth to Massachusetts residents and portraying the Osages as economically wealthier than the white citizen of Massachusetts at the time.
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United States
Indian Territory
Massachusetts
American Commonwealthe
Deafness Cure Claim Promises One Hundred Dollar Reward
An advertisement asserts deafness results from inflammation of the mucous lining of the Eustachian tube and cannot be cured by local applications. It touts Hall’s Catarrh Cure and a $100 reward for any case of deafness from catarrh not cured, urging readers to request circulars from J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
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Ball
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Drugetata
Hall
Discontented teacher laments low astronomy pay
A discontented man says he will take a college post as assistant professor of astronomy because it is easy work gazing into space. He notes the pay is poor despite the simple duties.
Defiance Starch Advertisement Offer
No spicy headline. A fragmented ad urges trying Defiance Starch with promise of better value and satisfaction. It hints at a dealer return option and a claim of getting one third more for the same money. The copy references sticking to the front and general consumer appeal.
Christmas Diamond Necklace Gift Sparks Neighborhood Gossip
A prosperous man gives his wife a diamond necklace at Christmas. Neighbors speculate the gift was meant to keep peace at home and each neighbor fabricates a different scandal to fit the narrative.
Stillman’s Circle Echoes On Bantering Nurse Remark
A reminiscence from Chauncey Stillman’s circle recalls a playful remark about nursing vows and marriage. A young nurse, Mary Wright, noting premiums in matchmaking, quips that even after Chauncey Stillman’s marriage there are still chances for nurses, a witty banter amid social chatter.
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Chauncey Stillman
Milionaire
Mary” Wright
Chauncey Stillmans
Labor agitator to manage baseball team next year
A labor activist is slated to manage a baseball team next season, though concerns arise that he may use strike threats as leverage. The plan faces questions about leadership style and impact on team performance.
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Wigg l
Labor Agitator
Wyoming stockman credits Dodd's Kidney Pills for cure
S C Holst of Newcastle Wyoming a sheep shearer and wool grower says he suffered two years with severe back pain and kidney issues before using Dodd's Kidney Pills. He claims the medicine cured him completely and he has regained health and strength, lifting and working without pain for over a year.
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Newcastle
Wyo
Dackwche
S. C. Holst
Mr. Holst
Dodd
Tamag ‘Stout
Wyoming
Child Quips About Theft Motive in Earliest Record
A mother questions her child about why he took his little sister’s orange. The boy, a self styled philosopher, quips it must be because he is a kleptomaniac head.
Defiance Starch Advertised Amid Random Assertions
A fragmentary ad style passage touts Defiance Starch as the best and unique, claiming unsurpassed quality and quantity. The text interjects scattered quotes about pride and social perception, mentioning Putnam, Hawkins, and Robbins with unclear context.
Notable Endorsements Include Cure Claims And Orator's Rise
Readers cite Kline's Great Nerve Restorer and Pise's Cure for throat and lung issues with testimonials from Wm Expsier of Van Buren Indiana. The piece notes an orator gaining rounds of applause as he climbs the ladder of fame.
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Pise
Expsier
Vanburen, Ind
Stops the and Walks off the Cold Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
The item discusses an odd consumer note about a laxative product with unclear context and dubious phrasing. It mentions a price of 25a and uses peculiar metaphors about love and philanthropy. No clear person or organization is identified.
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de Massa
Missus
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Western Woolgrower
Hawkins
Robbins
Kline
K. H. Kiaxe
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