Fremont area ducks blamed for nesting woes cited
North of Fremont farmers report ducks nesting in sloughs being shot. Other notes include water rights proposed by John Potmesil Jr of Dunlap for 580 acres, a Beatrice runaway injuring Mrs. W H Otto, and a district court term in Omaha on a statutory assault case. Remains of Archie, Harry and Charles Clayton returned to Central City.
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Fremont
John Potmesil, Jr
Dunlap
Dawes County
State Board of Irrigation
Niobrara River
Beatrice
W. H. Otto
Hurd
Omaha
Joseph P. Hasty
Elsie Blandin
Pawnée
University of Wisconsin
State University of Nebraska
Archie
Harry
Charles Clayton
Hiram Clayton
Union Pacific
West Cheyenne
Wyo
Central City
Neb
Gracie
Lettie Rix
Dakota City
Charles Daniels
Plattsmouth
Kearney
Daniels
Nebraska State Dental Society
Lincoln
Richardson Shoe Company
Dubuque
Goodrich Hall
Twenty-fourth
Paul Streets
Fort Robinson
Preston
C. Brooks
Preston C. Brooks, Jr
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
The
Order of Railway Conductors
Brotherhood
of Locomotive Engineers
Brotherhood of Locomtive Firemen
Order of Railway Telegraphers
Seward
Association
M. B. Shepherd
J. W. White
F. J. Bolshaw
Kennedy
Rogers
Methodist Episcopal Conference Adopts Major Reforms in Los Angeles
The general conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church ends in Los Angeles with memorial and jubilee services. It retires five bishops adds eleven new ones and tackles reforms including publishing house consolidation and ritual revision. The gathering emphasizes unity and church modernization.
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General Conference
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Los Angeles
California
Methodist Church
Boards of Church Benevolences
France debates church and state separation in January
Premier Combes signals a sweeping plan to separate church from state in France. The proposal abolishes concordat and Vatican embassy, ends church salaries and state subsidies, and disposes of church property. It shifts from salaried clergy to a secular republic with no official church recognition.
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Premier Combes
France
Vatican
Lincoln Lodge First in Membership Growth for Nebraska
The Travelers' Protective Association of Nebraska won the national prize for the largest membership increase in the last year. Eight new members were elected at Post 6 in Lincoln as the state group competes again for the big horns trophy. Arrangements were made for the national convention in Springfield Illinois from June 6 to 10. Rev. F W Eason was chosen post chaplain replacing Dr. F L Wharton.
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Travelers’ Protective Association of
Nebraska
Lincoln
Springfield
Ill
F. W. Eason
F. L. Wharton
British Expulsion of Thibetans at Pala Village
The London Daily Mail correspondent in Chumbi, India, reports the British expedition drove Thibetans from Pala after eleven hours of fighting near the camp at Gyang Tse. One British lieutenant and three Sepoys killed. three officers and nine men wounded. Thibetans heavily punished with thirty seven prisoners. Pala a walled stronghold. Thibetans had begun works to outflank the British position.
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London Daily’. Mail
Chumbi
India
Pala
Gyang Tse
Must Be Worthy Speech at Gettysburg
Roosevelt was introduced by Governor Pennypacker at Gettysburg Memorial Services. The extract stresses that freedom must be earned by responsibility and self government. It cites Hadley of Yale and Lincoln, arguing liberty requires self restraint and just action in peace and in defense against malice.
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Gettysburg
Battle Ground
Roosevelt
Pennypacker
Hadley
Yale
Abraham Lincoln
Douglas county democrats announce nominations
The Omaha Democratic convention names John A. Creighton as delegate at large to the national convention. District delegates are C. J. Smythe and W. H. De France. County attorney James P. English. county commissioners John H. Jones and Richard O Keeffe. State senators Frank J. Burkley Dan Hannon John D. Ware. State representatives Joseph P. Butler A N Frick George T Morton James P Connolly J P Krase D C Patterson W P McDeavitt Fred Bull A Wellman. James C Dahlman national committeeman. W A Wyatt chairman and John E Reagan secretary of the new county committee.
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Douglas County
John A. Creighton
C. J. Smyth
W. H. de France
James P. English
John H. Jones
Richard O'Keeffe
Frank J. Burkley
Dan’ Hannon
John D. Ware
Joseph P. Butler
A. N. Frick
George T. Morton
James P. Connolly
J. P. Krase
D.C. Patterson
W. P. McDeavitt
Fred Bull
A. Wellman
James C. ‘Dahlman
New County Committee
W. A. Wyatt
John E. Reagan
Nebraska Postmen Meet Lincoln Members in Convention
Nebraska postmen from Lincoln and visiting units from Kearney York Grand Island Omaha Fairbury Hastings South Omaha and Beatrice convened in Lincoln at the federal post office court room to transact business and host the visitors The Lincoln carriers organized a festive reception with decorated rooms and committees ensuring a good time for the guests Fremont sent word it could not send riders to attend.
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Postmen’ of
Nebraska
State Association
Federal ‘Court
Lincoln
Kearney
York
Grand Island
Omaha
Fairbury
Hastings
South Omaha
Beatrice
Fremont
Wallace Shows Bring Lady Elephant Tamer to Nebraska
The Wallace circus tours Nebraska this year led by Mr B. E. K. Wallace, praised as a premier showman. The act includes the world’s only lady elephant tamer, whose deft handling of elephants astonishes audiences and delights crowds.
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Wallace
Nebraska
B. EK
Kansas appoints Rowett as state accountant
Governor Bailey selected Charles Rowett of Kansas City for the Kansas state accountant role. William Allen White offered to serve without pay but was passed over.
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Bailey
William Allen White
Kansas
White
Charles Rowett
Kansas City
Emperor William Sends Note on Manchuria Mission
The Asien reports Emperor William has sent General Kuropatkin through Major Runkel to Manchuria as a German liaison with the Russian army. High officials note the emperor's unusually keen interest in Far East affairs and that he receives twice daily reports with maps and plans.
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Germany
Asien
German Asiatic Society
Berlin
William
Kuropatkin
Runkel
Manchuria
Far East
Japanese Assault on Nan Shan Hill Described as Fierce
A historic report details the Nan Shan hill battle where Japanese infantry faced brutal Russian defenses. It notes the mine wires destroyed by Japanese troops, hundreds of casualties, and a crucial Japanese trench breakthrough deciding the fight.
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Nan-Shan Hill
Nan Shan Hill
Nan Shan
Nan- Quan-Ling
Russia
Associated” Press
Port Arthur
Kin Chou
Kuropatin
Lipton Presents Cup For Gravesend Bay to Marblehead Race
The Brooklyn Yacht Club board accepts Sir Thomas Lipton’s offer to place a cup in club custody for an ocean race from Gravesend Bay to Marblehead Mass. Lipton, returning to London, will have the cup made and sent. The July 2 race is well planned with many boats entered.
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Thomas Lipton
Brooklyn Yacht Club
Sir Thomas Lipton
Gravesend Bay
Marblehead
Mass
Sir Thomas
Mediterranean
London
Hon H A Babcock Dies In Lincoln Nebraska
Hon H A Babcock deputy state treasurer died suddenly at his Lincoln home from heart failure after a bout with grip. He had a long public career in Valley county and at the state level, served in the Union Army, and was survived by his wife and two sons Everett and Royald.
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Helnen A. Babcock
Lincoln
Neb
Grip
Babcock
Everett
Nebraska
Peter Mortensen
Valley County
TH. Benton
Wisconsin’ Volunteer Infantry
Washington
Petersburg
Everett C
Royald O. ‘Babcock
Omaha
Senator Quay Dies After Prolonged Illness in Beaver
Col Matthew Stanley Quay longtime Pennsylvania senator died at his Beaver home after a two year decline from chronic illness. He had faced a tough re election fight in 1900 1901 that strained his health and his endurance kept him outdoors seeking relief. His later years were marked by overtaxed vital forces from heavy eating smoking and nervous strain.
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Matthew Stanley Quay
Pennsylvania
Beaver
Senator Quay
Senate
Quay
Maine Woods
Colonel Quay
Lenient York pioneer B P Robbins marks 90th birthday
B P Robbins celebrated his ninetieth birthday in York where he remains a highly active pioneer settler. He still performs daily manual labor and retains full mental faculties.
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P. Robbins
York
Robbins
Methodists for Temperance Conclude Washington Conference
The Methodist Protestant Conference at Washington adjourned after electing boards and committees. The day emphasized temperance with a note on the opium habit as a societal per il.
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Washington, D.C
Nearing the Limit in a Parlor Scene of Wit and Darwin
A playful exchange unfolds about love and science as a lovesick youth proclaims kissing makes him better. The parlor scene ends with a quip about Adam and Darwin and a tail as a metaphor for human origin.
Poor Mant! Hubby Half of Him Belongs to You
Fragmentary verse fragment notes a humorous line about a spouse and a partner. It appears as a playful aside with characters and dialogue suggestive of rhymed wit without a clear news event or identifiably named people.
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Jet
Not Due to Gravitation Theme in Newtons Box Berry Fall
A fragmented quote from the New York Tribune hints at Newton acknowledging gaps in his gravity schema after questioning why smallest berries fall to box bottom. The passage contrasts apples and berries to illustrate partial scientific failure.
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New. York. Tribune
Not a Regular Game on Sunday Weathered by a Fence Side
An old lady scolds boys for playing a ball game on Sunday. The catcher replies this isn’t a game, they’re short on their regular pitcher. The scene captures a quiet, comic clash over discipline and baseball in a rural setting.
Loyal to the Last Whist Question Sparks Inquiry
In a conversation quoted from a late edition, Mr. Meekton responds to a remark about a wife playing whist as a partner. He says the issue wasn’t annoyance but puzzlement at who claimed they were wrong to trump their partner’s ace. The exchange hints at household tensions and a reputational claim in a social setting.
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Mr. Meekton
Weighed Down by Miscounts in Stray Tales
A humorous exchange features Mr. Peck arguing with an inspector of weights and measures about underhanded pound figures. The inspector claims 15 ounces per pound were shorted and then escalates to 17 ounces, highlighting a comically flawed standard.
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Mr. Peck
Ladies Day at the Club in Indianapolis News
Evangeline spots a bat in the club room and comments on the odd sight while Arthur recalls familiarity with the club in a scene from the Indianapolis News.
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Evangeline
A& Bat
Arthur
Indianapolis News
That Young Man in Omaha Slaughterhouse News
A lighthearted panel of dialogue spots a man by the piano at a reception. Practical Pauline notes the man is “killing for anything,” and remarks he owns a large slaughterhouse in Omaha.
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Rosalie
Pauline
Omaha
Taking Him Literally on a Humorous Monument Quote
A quirky Hour Glass line imagines a widow asking for an explanation of her husband’s death on a monument. The response jokes about adding cucumbers if no extra cost is involved, reflecting a satirical, lighthearted tone.
Leap Year Maid and Widow Debate Promises
The leap year maid complains she was promised marriage by a suitor who never fulfilled the pledge. The widow notes the breach in promise and questions accountability.
How to Be Happy and a Traveling Couple
Discussion notes an actress and her differing work paths. The wife travels with one company while the husband travels with another, prompting reflections on their future happiness as a married couple.
Cash Versus Credit Trial Quip Reveals Whisky Charge
A humorous courtroom exchange centers on a defendant accused of whisky related matters. The policeman humorously notes uncertainty whether the offence involved alcohol or money, leaving the exact charge unclear in the dialogue.
Fright at George and Maud’s wedding day
Onlookers recount a notable fright during George and Maud’s wedding as Mabel confirms witnessing the incident and presence at the ceremony.
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Maud
George
Mabel
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