Danish King Christian IX Dies. Frederick VIII Succeeds
King Christian IX of Denmark dies suddenly at Anenberg Palace. His eldest son Prince Frederick becomes Frederick VIII and is proclaimed heir to the throne in a period of European mourning. Frederick is described as beloved by Danes, cultured, with a quiet dignified bearing and popular among the people.
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Haakon ‘VII
Norway
Anenberg
Great Britain
Russia
Greece
Denmark
Chamber of Death
Frederick
Semi Centennial Exposition to Celebrate Statehood in Topeka
Kansas will hold a semi centennial exposition in 1911 to mark the fiftieth anniversary of statehood. The Topeka expo was approved by a state convention of about 600 delegates who adopted the resolutions report. Arrangements will be managed by a committee with representatives from every county, and Miramar is set for 11 o clock tonight.
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Kansas
Topeka
Miramar
National Live Stock Association
American Cattle-Growers’ Association
Denver
American National Live Stock Association
John W. Springer
National Livestock Association
Unions for Government Employees Rally in Paris
Six thousand government employees met in Paris and adopted resolutions calling for a bill allowing public servants to form unions. Representing all classes from school mistresses to jailers, sixty similar provincial meetings adopted the same resolution.
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Paris
France
Death toll of Civil War pensioners rising in six months
Pension Commissioner Warner reports taps sounded over 26,606 Civil War veterans buried in six months as evidence of dwindling numbers. Total pensioners July 1, 1905 stood at 684,608 and December 21 at 679,234.
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Warner
Standard Oil to Withdraw from Illinois by February
Maywood's Maxon of Decatur reports a Chicago Tribune note that Standard Oil of Kentucky plans withdrawal from Illinois after January 31. The suit, involving the Kentucky and Indiana units, alleges parceling of the state among affiliates. Auditors from New York are auditing the Illinois territory ahead of the withdrawal.
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Maywood ‘Maxon
Decatur
Til
Standard Oil Company of
Kentucky
Chicago Tribune
Illinois
Maxon
Standard Oil Company
Stanard Oil Company of
Indiana
New York
Linois
Indians Adopt Pale Face Custom in Chadron Marriage
A mixed white and Indian couple, married at Chadron by Judge Dana Sayers and John Brooks, take Miss Alice Jumping as bride. They, educated and seeking civilized life, list mothers Carrie Kill a Head and Mary Cedar, and will reside at Pine Ridge agency.
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Chadron
Dana Sayers
John Brooks
Alice Jumping
Aogie
Carrie Kill
Mary Cedar
Pine Ridge Agency
G. A. R. Encampment Set for Lincoln May Dates
The Grand Army of the Republic annual encampment will be in Lincoln on May 9 10 and 11 with the council approving the venue at the representative hall. The Woman's Relief corps will meet concurrently in the senate chamber and the board of public lands and buildings granted permission for use.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Lincoln
Board of Public Lands and Buildings
Woman's Relief Corps
Senate Chamber
Hartigan Named Colonel In Second Nebraska Regiment
Hartigan of Fairbury is elected colonel and Major O G Osborne of Omaha named lieutenant colonel of the Second regiment. They unseat Colonel McDonnell of Fairbury and Lt Colonel F J Bolshaw of Hastings, previously Lincoln officers.
Deputy Postmaster Resigns and Successor Installed
Herbert Hedges resigns after six years as deputy postmaster amid a smooth transition to George Reichers, the former deputy county treasurer, who takes the role. Hedges, popular and competent, served in the Philippines with the First Nebraska.
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Herbert Hedges
George Reichers
Hedges
Philippines
Nebraska
Duke challenges divorce cross petition in Trenton court
James B. Duke files a response in the court of chancery at Trenton New Jersey to his wife Lillian N. Duke cross petition for divorce. He denies the charges of cruelty and improper relations with another woman.
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James B. Duke
Court of Chancery
Trenton
N J
Lillian N. Duke
Dynamite blast on CPR line near Kewatin kills three
An explosion on the Canadian Pacific railway construction near Kewatin Manitoba during double tracking killed three men and wounded four. The premature blast occurred as workers were placing dynamite.
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Canadian Pacific Railway
Kewatin
Manitoba
Nebraska Rail Tax Case to Reach Supreme Court
The Burlington railroad plans to appeal the tax injunction case to the U S Supreme Court, with attorney C J Greene confirming the company intends to pursue direct appeal. Attorney General Norris Brown says verbal notice is acceptable and a final decision is expected within about a year as related Union Pacific and other cases await federal ruling.
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Norris Brown
Burlington Railroad
Supreme Court of the United States
C. J. Greene
Circuit Court, of Appeals
United States Supreme Court
Union Pacific
Lower Car Fare in Omaha Proposal Aims at Street Rail
Councilman Hoye introduces an ordinance setting fares at low levels for standing passengers and pushing a universal transfer system. It requires sale of thirty tickets for 1 dollar and cites similar measures in Milwaukee Kansas City and St Louis. President Zimman notes possible further cuts and seven tickets for a quarter.
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Metropolis
Omaha
Hoye
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Loss of Passes Inexpensive for State Officials
The anti pass resolution by the Republican state convention has cost the state little for railroad travel. Four months in effect, officials have spent just over 300 dollars. Breakdown includes the state superintendent and deputy 75 dollars, land commissioner 35, land appraisals 165, state treasurer 35, attorney general 25, auditor 35, deputy AG 15, Governor Mickey about 150 yet to be billed. Local groups now pay officials travel and hotel costs for speeches and county lectures.
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Mickey
McBrien
Mortensen Quietly Open to Governor Nomination
Nebraska State Treasurer Peter Mortensen writes that an unsolicited Republican convention nomination for governor would be welcomed though he says he is not actively seeking the post. He notes many strong party men deserve recognition and would be honored by the nomination if offered.
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State
Republian
Peter Mortensen
North Platte
Mortensen
Independent telephone men adopt resolution boycotting Omaha
In convention Nebraska independents vote a boycott of Omaha and other towns not using independent lines. They cite 8,000 stockholders in state independents and note city council opposition sparked the move. Officers elected include Frank H. Woods president and W E Bell treasurer.
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Omaha
Nebraska
House
Senate
Frank H. Woods
Lincoln
W. Clapp
Kearney
R. J E. Mattison
York
Prosperous Nebraska shown by county treasurers' final settlements
State reports indicate early prosperity as 49 counties filed final settlements with the auditor. Most counties show larger tax collections than a year ago, driven by end of year figures. Bogne county leads with $20,000 this year versus $4,000 last year. Cuming and Dakota show declines.
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Nebraska
Bogne County
Cuming
Dakota
State officers aim to finish biennium without deficit
State officials report general fiscal health with money set aside unspent compared to last year. The Soldiers' Home at Milford already exceeds its appropriation due to year’s improvements and will report a deficiency. Treasurer Mortensen says maintaining last year's record through the next year will prevent deficits.
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Milford
Mortensen
Three Days Long Enough For Meyers and Wife
William and Blanche Meyers of Brighton sought to annul their marriage after three days. The county clerk voided the license and refunded the fee, but the couple discovered they were still legally married. Meyers, a ranch man, had advertised for a wife. Miss Blanche Decker of Hastings answered and married him in Denver. She returned to Hastings as Meyers went back to his ranch.
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William
Blanche Meyers
Brighton
Neb
Denver
Meyers
Tax on Corporations. Representative Pollard Proposes Licensing
Pollard introduces a bill to require all corporations engaged in commerce with states territories and foreign nations to secure a government license and pay a license fee. The measure aims to raise revenue and requires corporations books to be open for inspection to determine proper assessments. The proposed license fee is one tenth of one percent of gross earnings.
Youth Not Interfered With Denies Russian Detention
Chicagoan William English Walling, son of Dr. Willoughby Walling, born 1867? in Chicago, who graduated from the University of Chicago in 1897 and belonged to Phi Beta Kappa and Delta Kappa Epsilon, is described as an ardent socialist and authority on economic questions. A cable from him denies any interference with his liberty in St Petersburg, Russia.
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William English Walling
St. Petersburg
Russia
Willoughby Wall
Ing
Chicago
University of Chicago
Phi Beta Kappa
Dela ’Kappa Epsilon
Talented Lady Colvile Rounds Africa and More
The article profiles Lady Colvile a multi talented writer photographer and traveler who toured Africa and Madagascar with her husband She manages estates in France and England designed and helped build the house she lives in She photographed cannibals shot crocodiles and studied surgical nursing in Edinburgh to equip porters for Uganda trips and rough journeys
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Colvile
Gardena
Africa
Madagascar
France
England
Eve
Jeddah
Edinburgh
Uganda
Letters and Recollections of Washington Found
A literary find reports to publish in March under Letters and Recollections of Washington. The volume includes Washingtons correspondence with Tobias Lear and Lears diary detailing Mount Vernon life and private domestic affairs.
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Washington
Tobias Lear
Lear
Mount Vernon
Has Paid Up Big Debt by John Brisben Walker
John Brisben Walker pioneered steam autos and supported the Mobile Company of America at Kingsland Point on the Hudson. He warned gasoline engines would prevail but stayed with steam, incurring losses over 1.7 million dollars. He personally paid the debts of Mobile, repaid stockholders with interest, and sold Cosmopolitan and related properties to do so.
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John Brisben Walker
Mobile Company of America
Kingsland-Point-on-the-Hudson
Cosmopolitan Magazine
Kingsland. Point
Money for Psychical Research Seeks Funded Secretary
Prof. James H. Hyslop of New York has been offered the secretary position for the American branch of the Society for Psychical Research. He will accept only if a $25,000 fund is raised in addition to existing funds to advance the society’s work, with Dr. J. K. Funk actively pushing the matter.
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James H. Hyslop
New York
Society For Psychical Research
Richard Hodgson
Hyslop
J. K. Funk
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