Nebraska notes from Wayne to Omaha and beyond
Local Nebraska items report Wayne farmers’ institute closure and sale of land in Butler county, new court and school houses at Wahoo, a strong ice harvest, and a Norfolk Leap Year club busy selling. Fremont canal funding, Beatrice coal thefts, and other county incidents. Omaha school levy, Lincoln rail issues, and burglary cases cited.
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B.S. Mansfield
Butler County
Court House
Wahoo
Midwest
Kincotn
Neb
Norfalk
Fremont Power
Beatrice
Memphis
Saunders
Nebraska
Randall
Clay Center
Fred Aherns
Blue
Davenport
Arbitration First Venezuela Eager to Profit by Arbitration
The Hague tribunal unanimously ruled that the three blockading powers Great Britain Germany and Italy may claim 30 percent of customs duties at Guaira and Puerto Cabello. Litigants pay their own costs while the tribunal’s jurisdiction is limited to assessing arbitration and confirming that Venezuela refused arbitration after 1901.
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Venezuela
the Hague
Great Britain
Germany
Hialy
Guaira
Washington Sinew
Caracas
Princeiple
Indictments in Troquoise theatre fire case issued to five men
A special grand jury completed its work by voting indictments against five men connected with the December 30 Troquoise theatre tragedy. Indicted are Willd Davis part owner Thomas Noonan theatre manager Jas E Cummings stage carpenter all charged with manslaughter. Also charged with official duty omission are George Williams city building commissioner and Edward Laughlin city building inspector. No bills were voted against Mayor Harrison Fire Marshal Musbam Fireman Wm Sellers and William McMullen who operated the flood light that ignited the asbestos curtain.
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Troquoise
Willd, Davis
Thomas Noonan
Jas. E. Cummings
George Williams
Edward ‘Laughlin
Harrison
Musbam
Wm. H. Sellers
William McMullen
Governor Refuses Illinois Requisition Over Snyder Case
Governor declines to return W Snyder to Chicago to face alleged assault with intent to kill. Illinois demanded extradition for a 1897 incident used to claim alimony, facts shown by attorneys in the governor’s chambers. Snyder, about fifty, was first arrested in Iowa then Plattsmouth Nebraska, while traveling for a publishing house.
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Mickey
Ilinois
Snyder
Chicago
Iowa
Plattsmouth
Neb
Great Race Horse Dead at Scannell Farm in Fishkill Landing
John J. Scannell's famed trotter Abbott died at Fishkill Landing Stock Farm after two days of illness. The 10-year-old ailing horse was reported by Scannell and noted for his racing acclaim.
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the Abbott
John J. Scannell
Trotter
Scannell
Fishkill Landing
Coldest in Forty Years Hits Newfoundland Seaboard
A fifty year cold wave swept Newfoundland with a furious gale as temperatures plunged to 25 to 45 degrees below zero. The seaboard froze, raising fears Arctic ice floes will block sealing steamers due to start their annual cruise next month.
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Newfoundland
Food Stuffs at Sea Stir Controversy Over Contraband
Officials in Washington fear friction may arise as Asia belligerents seek to define contraband of war in a way harmful to American trade. A large U S foodstuffs shipment to Russia and Japan may be challenged as contraband, though the United States has long held food to be non contraband and not seizable by belligerents.
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Washington, D. C
Asia
Russia
Japan
United States
Wan
Transvaal
Radium Search Aids Miners At Chicago Laboratory
Miners seek radium in America with work led by Prof. Robert Millikan at the University of Chicago Ryerson laboratory. Millikan, a noted authority on radiation, discusses a theory linking life processes to atomic growth and notes radium’s existence on earth despite its short life span compared with Earth's age.
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America
Ryerson Physical Laboratory
University of Chicago
Robert Milliken
Milliken
Man Arrested at White House Over Obsession With Occupation Names
Edward Retgar of 271 South Clark Street Chicago was arrested at the White House in Washington and placed in custody for inquiry into his mental condition. He claims a system of naming people by occupation provokes conflict and writes to the president urging adoption of his plan.
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White House
Edward Retgar
Clark-street
Chicago
Washington
Retgar
Wood
Crete Station Burned in Destructive Rail Depot Fire
The Burlington depot at Crete Nebraska was wrecked by a large fire that destroyed the building and accumulated records. Fire crews arrived but could not halt the blaze. it likely started from sparks from engine No.1 of the Denver flyer. Only the operator and ticket case survived. contents of the safe and ash drawer were lost.
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Burlington
Crete
Neb
Denver
Washington's Birthday Observed in City and Nation
Washington's birthday was observed with offices closed and few businesses open in Washington D C. The farewell address of the first president was read in the senate and several patriotic celebrations were held by local historic and patriot groups. Alexandria across the river also marked the day with ceremonial activity.
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Washington
D.C
Senate
Sons of the ‘Revolution
Alexandria
Virginia
Patomat River
George Washington
Mexico Seeks Private Canal Across Country
Dr. Mariano Medina of Mexico travels to the United States to interest capitalists in building an inter oceanic canal south of the Tehuantepec isthmus. Estimated cost is 200 million dollars. Project described as entirely private. A nickel in the hand is worth two in the slot.
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Mexico
Mariano Medina
United States
Tehuuntepec
English Court Case and Employment Talk in One Page
A fragmented dialogue shows an employment interview outcome and a judge discussing a bicycle light incident involving Lord Brassey. The court scene reveals a lack of conviction, with costs and distress noted. The piece praises a school superintendent and a principal with professional certificates and strong teaching methods.
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Lord Brassey
Question on recognition in the hereafter from a sanctimonious man
A sanctimonious figure in a white tie asks if people will recognize each other after death. A man who had buried four wives responds with fervor, reflecting a grim exchange about the afterlife and personal loss.
Dodd's Kidney Pills Praise Letter From Gainesvillé Reader
Mrs. I E Burton of 507 Glad Street Gainesville writes about kidney trouble and relief after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. She describes trying other remedies and the pill’s apparent effectiveness before a final cure and mentions trying to order more pills.
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Gainesvillé
Texas
I. E. Burton
Glad Street
Dodd
Pastor Saves Life With Grape Nuts Nutrition
A man near Fort Gay West Virginia recovered from wasting illness believed to be consumption after his pastor gave him Grape Nuts. He gained about 40 pounds in two months and walked 30 miles to town claiming life was saved. He urges others to write to the Postmaster or Rev L D Bryan and swears Grape Nuts saved him. The Perks ad claims there’s a reason for Grape Nuts and promotes The Road to Wellville book.
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Fort Gay
W. Va
L. D. Bryan
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Domestic quarrel and social snub in a large family
The passage sketches family tension after a breakfast quarrel over coffee and sunshine fading, with ten family members affected. Henrietta notes a social slight involving Miss Scurly and Marion, while Kath erine contemplates confronting Marion. A moral about maintaining appearances accompanies advice on fake politeness at meals.
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Jim Dumps
Dumps
Henrietta
Marion
Katherine
Toledo affidavit cites oath of center and payment promise
Partial OCR text shows a notarized statement in Toledo claiming Franks Carney & Co. involvement, promising one hundred dollars per cure of a condition by HAL Caraken OURE. The fragment references a December date and signatures, with stray testimonials and a closing quip about sons and sons in law.
Prairies of Western Canada Stretch Across Vast Grasslands
In Western Canada the prairies extend from horizon to horizon, with grass covering nearly every acre and timber need evident in shelter belts. Moose Jaw stands as a key farming and stock shipping town amid cattle and dairy herds, while alfalfa fields thrive and timber is sought after for arable grows. Henry F Thurston notes advantages and railway atlas offers.
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Chicago
Prairies
United States
Canada
Assiniboine
Moose ‘Jaw
Assiniboia
Moose Jaw
Henry F. Thurston
Western
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Farmers’ Review
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