Newcastle Fire Wipes Out Businesses in Nebraskas Loss
A blaze in Newcastle wiped out a large business district including a general store, bank, post office, telehone exchange, and multiple shops with an estimated $100000 loss. Heat waves caused two deaths and seven injuries at Omaha during the Fourth.
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Newcastle
New State Telephone. Company
Newcastle State Bank
Edwards & Bradford Lumber Yard
Edwards & Bradford Hardware Furniture
Penitentiary Population and Finances Report
Warden Delahunty's monthly report shows the penitentiary population steady at 456 on June 1. During the month 20 prisoners were received and two returned from asylums. 18 discharged. four paroled and two escaped from the corn field work. Paroled prisoners named included Simmons Douglas for forgery and Connelly Sioux for manslaughter among others. At month start the warden held 208.75 dollars in cash. 755.10 was paid to the state treasury, leaving 319.18 on hand.
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Delahunty
Brisonete
Fighteen
Simmons
Douglas
Connelly
Sioux
Buck
Shirem
Keith
Myers
Lincoln
Matthews
Nemaha
Fremont Wins State Democratic Convention Site
Fremont was chosen as the site for the state democratic convention by the state central committee. Lincoln Hastings and Grand Island vied for the honor, but Fremont secured it after a spirited contest.
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Fremont
Columbus
State Central Committee
Lincoln
Hastings
Grand Island
Beatrice Capitalists Plan Street Car Company
Beatrice capitalists announce 30 000 dollars subscribed toward forming a street car company. Six men pledge 5 000 dollars each with the goal of raising 100 000 dollars if possible.
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Beatrice
Surprise for Nebraskan Pioneer Pastor Wells
The Rev. C. W. Wells, a longtime Nebraska preacher, turned seventy on a Wednesday. Friends organized a surprise party giving him a purse exceeding 25 dollars and featuring remarks by his pastor followed by an address from Wells.
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Ww. Wells
Nebraska
Ranchmen Bound Over in Cody Ranch Murder Case
Valentine Kenneth Murphy Harry Heath Alma and George Reed bound over to district court for murder of Charles Sellers on a Cody area ranch. They are held without bail.
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Valentine
Kenneth Murphy
Harry Heath
Alma
George Reed
Charles Sellers
Cody
Fire Destroys Business Section in Kenesaw
Fire swept the Kenesaw business district causing total losses estimated at 12500 dollars. The blaze started at Hershey's blacksmith shop at 1030 a.m. with no local fire department. a bucket brigade held it until Hastings fire units arrived by automobile.
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Kenesaw
Hershey
Hastings
Democratic State Convention Set for Fremont July 25
A series of local fatalities and civic updates are noted. C A Henderson near Rushville died after a horse attack. Barney Miller near Ainsworth died when a wagon tipped. A L Sullivan of Lincoln passed away Sunday morning. Dr H B Reager died in an automobile crash near Beaver City. Burlington yards fire at Hastings consumed about 30 000 railroad ties. The east side of Phillips Street is being rebuilt in cement. Adam Grab of Seward died instantly after a fall from a coal wagon. W W F Hackman appointed postmaster at Irvington. A L Anderson resigned. Carl Mattson near Holdrege suffered a severe foot injury from a fractious horse. A plasterer and a bricklayer near Altisword were killed by a passenger train near Long Pine. A storm near Bris caused instant death.
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Fremont
C. A. Henderson
Rushville
Barney Miller
Ainsworth
A.L. Sullivan
Phillips
Adam Grab
Seward
Hackman
Irvington
Douglas A A.L. Anderson
Carl Mattson
Holdrege
Altisword
Long Pine
Ny Corm
Nebraska Adopts New Auto License Law
Beginning Friday the new automobile license law in Nebraska took effect. Owners must first send $1 to the secretary of state, then obtain a blank from the county treasurer, provide vehicle data, and pay $2 to the treasurer to receive a receipt and later the license. All fees go to county road funds.
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Nebraska
Secretary of State
Returned After Breaking Parole
Ralph Neville was sent from Douglas county to the state pen to serve a two year burglary sentence and paroled. He voluntarily returned from New York where he had fled on parole and expressed remorse, saying he was ready to serve the remainder of his term. He came by riding a freight train, looking dirty and grimy.
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Ralph Neville
Penel
Douglas County
New York
Neville
Lincoln Professional Man Dr Victor Dies After 25 Years
Dr H C Victor long time Lincoln resident and prominent professional figure died Friday after twenty five years in the city. He was one of the best known professionals in Lincoln.
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Lincoln
Convicts Help Put Out Fire at Stubble Field North of Prison
Fifteen convicts with War den Delahunty and penitentiary guards stopped a Tuesday blaze that started in the stubble field north of the prison. They smothered the fire with wet sacks as several stacks of unthreshed wheat were saved.
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Delahunty
Honor Their Women Indian Author Defends Suttee Myths
Indian author Kumar Ghosh argues Western views on suttee are flawed. He says Indian husbands honor wives more than Western men and widows choose freely, with suttee described as self sacrifice not burning, noting royal ceremonies and the Koh-i-noor jewel’s lore.
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Carath
Kumar Ghosh
India
England
Princess of Wales
Mr. Ghosh
Victoria
Alexandra
Natural Leaders of Men in American Rise
The piece argues that America has produced leaders from humble origins since its foundation. It states that poor men overcame circumstances to rise to greatness and wield influence across government and society, surpassing more affluent peers in leadership roles.
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America
Wealth of Frankfort as European Banking Hub
The article notes Frankfort’s status as a leading wealth center sharing prominence with Amsterdam. It highlights an immense investment fund built over centuries and describes Frankfort as a major money market in Europe. It mentions private banks and influential houses like Mendelssohns, Bleichroeders in Berlin, and the Oppenheims in Hamburg aiding operations.
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Frankfort
Amsterdam
Europe
Germany
Mendelssohns and Bleichroeders
Berlin
Oppenheims
Hamover
Wind powered lighting lights Cosely church near Birmingham
An old Cosely church near Birmingham uses a novel system with a 60 foot steel wind tower and an 18 foot diameter windmill built near a coal mine. A base house houses an electric generator driven by the mill feeding 27 church lamps plus two chapel lamps two vestry lamps organ pump motors and 30 rectory lamps with a storage battery in the rectory.
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Cosely
Birmingham
England
Cure for eczema saves infant won’t wash or clothe
A Mill Hall Pa family details an infant with widespread eczema that resisted treatment until Cuticura Soap and Ointment were used. Within four weeks the child improved rapidly, hair regrew, and the disease entirely cleared. The family praises the remedies and notes free samples are offered by Cuticura.
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T. B. Rosser
Mill Hall
Trade Canada Saskatoon Western
A fragmented note references Canada Saskatoon in Saskatchewan and Western regions with brief, unclear implications for trade or cooperation. The legibility is limited, and no concrete actions or dates are evident from the readable text.
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Trade Canada
Saskatoon
Saskatchewan
Western
Feminine Reasoning on Gowns and Duplicates
Stella argues her gown mirrors Betta's and Puck dislikes the idea of any duplicate. The dialogue centers on fashion and personal ownership with a witty exchange about duplication and individuality.
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Stella
Betta
Puck
Marcus Aurelius on Upright Living
A quote from Marcus Aurelius asserts a man should stand upright and self-govern rather than rely on external force to stay straight. The registered maxim emphasizes personal virtue over dependence and control.
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Marcus Aurelius
Why She Chose the Gown in Cherryvalle
A Cherryvalle Kansas woman faced a choice between a new parlor rug and a summer gown. After three sleepless nights she chose the dress saying the gown would be worn by many people who would never notice the rug and could darken the parlor by using subdued light.
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Cherryvalle
Kan
A Woman of Taste Quips About Mrs Flubber
A humorous exchange notes Mrs Flubber avoiding Mr Flubber in recent days. The joke hinges on her stated reason that his brick red hair clashes with her new gowns.
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