Nebraska Notes and Civic Deals Across Beatrice
O M Rudy arrived in Beatrice to plan a new city plat and improve Nebraska Telephone lines. Nebraska City pairs William P Houlihan with Anna Freihart wed at St Marys. Louise Hartigarn tied to Milton Cable at bride’s home. City council approves 5000 to pay debts, 4000 of which settles Northwestern judgment and 1000 Masslich judgment. Grand Island hosts two weddings Henry Falldorf Dora Schuller John Schuller Emma Falldorf. County treasurer Maurer settles $414.95 retirement funds with Gage County. Grand Island jury awards Slattery v B M 300. Wyoming Fuel, Iron and Mining formed in Grand Island, led by Mortensen and Mortensen. Fremont hosts Book Lovers cases with possible scam by traveling solicitors.
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Beatrice
Masslich
G.W. Maurer
Gage County
Wyoming Fuel, Iron, and Mining Company
Grand Island
Carbon County
Wyoming
George L. Gibson
John Ratcliff
George W. Fitzsimmons
Scotia
John Robertson
John Gunning
Rawlins
Loup Valley
Nebraska
Peter Mortensen
A. L. Hughes
Ches Chinn
George
Nebraska Solons Reject Rockefeller Gift For Temple Fund
Nebraska lawmakers debated accepting John D. Rockefeller’s donations to the state university temple fund. An amended resolution stated acceptance should not be seen as endorsement of Rockefeller’s monopoly practices. The measure aimed to separate aid from alleged methods.
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John D. Rockefeller
Temple Fund
State University
Nebraska
University Temple Fund
Rockefeller
Nebraska University
John
Bills Ordered Postponed In House Session
A list of measures ordered postponed includes H. R. No. 232, by Marks, on bond security for saloonkeepers, and H. R. No. 241, by Howe, fixing penalties for breaking into buildings. Other bills cover racket shops, state board of auctioneers licensing, reducing court stenographer pay, clerk county escheats, and salaries for county assessors. H. R. No. 96 by Doran requires railway stock shipper passes with a senate file to follow.
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Marks
Howe
Ly Ward
Maxen
State Board of Auctioneers
Tucker
Junkin
Clerk County
HM. R
Wilson
Caterna
Doran
Senate
Senator Warner bill on railroad equal facilities for grain elevators
Lancaster Senator Warner introduced a bill to require Nebraska railroads to provide equal facilities to all grain elevator operators and shippers. The measure aims to ensure fair car allocation among individuals and associations, with penalties and amendments to Cobbsey's 1903 statutes.
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Warner
Lancaster
Nebraska
Cobbey
Illinois Lincoln Monument Bill Killed Over Omitted Signature
A bill by McClay of Lancaster to appropriate 10000 for a Lincoln monument on the state house grounds died after both houses passed it but the speaker’s signature was omitted. Governor Mickey supported the measure and signed it, but the Supreme Court later ruled against it.
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McClay
Lancaster
Abraham Lincoln
State House
Mickey
Supreme Court
Nebraska bill for test borings in oil coal gas artesian water
A bill is introduced to authorize test borings and explorations to locate oil coal gas artesian water and other minerals in Nebraska and to appropriate 25000 dollars to aid such borings and explorations.
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Nebraska
Legislature Passes Broad Set Of Bills From Health To Insurance
Among current measures approved are H. R. No. 82 granting a 5 percent commission to county soldiers relief commissions, H. R. No. 60 regulating dentistry, H. F. No. 28 governing use of automobiles, and 8. F. No. 75 on negotiable instruments. Other items include H. R. No. 3 for six supreme court commissioners, H. R. No.169 empowering university land condemnation, H. R. No.200 restricting publisher copies, and bills on surety bonds, teacher certification, stock pavilion funding, school bond limits, mutual fire insurance city coverage, and requisitioned legislative supplies.
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House
Senate
Saddler
Bartoo
Thomas
Giffin
Committee On Irrigation
Supreme Court
State University
Burns
Rouse
Incorporated Surety Companies
Warner
Ernst
Johnson
State Fairgrounds
Jennings
Knox of
Buffalo
Mutual Fire Insurance Companies
Casebeer
McClay
T. P. Kennard
Nebraska lawmakers push record high state appropriations
Nebraska faces a raft of introduced bills seeking unprecedented appropriations. The revenue outlook suggests the total could reach beyond $3.7 million from two years ago, with maintenance and salaries bills totaling about $2.8 million and additional authorizations likely.
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Nebraska
Senate
House
Penu Normal
State Farm
Norfolk Normal
State Experiment Farm
Supreme Court Commission
Nebraska House Backs Kansas Fight Against Oil Trust
Nebraska lawmakers unanimously pass resolutions expressing sympathy with Kansas in its contest against Standard Oil. They pledge support for Theodore Roosevelt and his effort to protect the public interest from monopoly encroachments.
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Nebraska
Symi Y
Kansas
State of
Standard Oil Trust
National House of Representatives
United States
Senator Reserve Proposes Three Member Insurance Law Revision Commission
Senator Reserve introduces a bill for a three member commission to revise state insurance laws at $8 per day each. Work limited to January 1 next, enabling commissioners to earn about $2,160 per person or $6,430 total for the project through close application.
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Reserve
Little Drops of Water by Hades Has Some Good Points
Poem fragment from Chicago Record-Herald laments water's effects on people. It imagines droplets freezing behavior and fools the wealthy, merry man, and lovers by turning water into a disruptive force. The verse contrasts wealth and joy with frustration and coldness.
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Hades
Chicago Record-Herald
Annie Boleyn Clock at Windsor Castle Clock Relic
A tiny four inch square clock linked to Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII sits in Windsor Castle corridors. Presented on her wedding morning, the piece bears inscriptions and lovers knots with Dieu et mon droit and The most happy. It dates to mid sixteenth century but its maker is unknown and the current movement is silent.
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Annie Boleyn
Anne Boleyn
Henry VIII
Windsor Castle
Horace Walpole
Strawberry Hill
Queen Victoria
Henry
Anne
Jewels Found Hidden in Hotel Bolster in Paris
A Paris chauffeur lodging at a Rue Boccador hotel unearthed a wooden box in his bed bolster containing ten Louis XV era gold watches and other jewelry with 1797 newspaper clippings. Police traced the bolster to a previous hotelkeeper and believe the items were hidden during the French revolution era, likely to remain with the finder.
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Rue Boccador
Paris
France
Louis XV
Teaching the Young Idea in St Louis Water Dagger Tale
A drum merchant recalls a story of young savages learning dagger skills by stabbing water with no splash. A guide explains progression from water to carcasses to live moving animals, while a mentor rewards clean strokes with grunts and head pats, highlighting ritual training.
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St. Louis
Notable quacks of history by Dr Packard at Johnshins Hospital
In the Bulletin of Johnshins Hospital Dr Packard recounts famous quacks: Valentine Greatrakes who claimed the kings evil healing touch with Robert Boyle testifying to his powers. Joshua Ward and his oil of vitriol method. John St John Long with a famed liniment said to reveal hidden disease and reportedly earning $65,000 annually.
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Johnshins Hospital
Packard
Valentine Greatrakes
Robert Boyle
Joshua
Spot”) Ward
John St. John Long
A Paying Talent and a Ragged Dollar
A mother speaks of her son’s imagined talents while a stranger hints at wealth through real estate. The microbe child notices the stranger, and the mother contrasts their station with a $100 bit life and a ragged $1 bill.
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Litefari
Poor Loved by Standard Oil Magnate Says He Helps
A Standard Oil magnate proclaims affection for the poor and willingness to help, while another man with a harsh gaze challenges his figures and asserts skepticism about the claims.
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Standard Oil
Toasts and banquets feel dry in old quip
A father explains to his son that a banquet speech is called a toast perhaps because it is so dry. The brief exchange captures a light moment about language and etiquette.
Dodd's Kidney Pills Claimed To Cure Diabetes
Halo Indiana February 27 Special. Mrs L C Bowers of this place says Dodd's Kidney Pills cured her Diabetes after years of illness and weight loss. She reports teeth loosening burning urination and backache with no recurrence after three years. The ad claims the pills cure kidney ailments from backache to Bright's disease Diabetes and rheumatism.
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Halo
Ind
Dodd
L. C. Bowers
Bright
Simple Invention Patented From Street Wire
A patent clerk notes the risk of infringement in a simple device while an inventor, unable to afford court costs, demonstrates a wire used to repair suspender buttons found on the street and is promised a patent for the idea. The exchange highlights the clash between legal risk and improvised ingenuity.
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Patent Office
Blood Remedy Cited To Cure Rheumatism
A testimonial reports dramatic relief from rheumatic pains after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. The patient notes severe symptoms worsened by wet weather and claims complete remission after two boxes, arguing external applications are ineffective and blood treatment is essential.
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Stephenson
Sinn Generee
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Nebraska Notes
O. M. Rudy
Omaha
Nebraska Telephone Company
William P. Houlihan
Anna Freihart
Nebraska City
St. Mary's Catholic Church
J. T. Roche
Mrs. Houlihan
Louise Hartigarn
Milton Cable
F. W. Harfgarn
West Fifth Street
Rev. Gilliam
Christian Church
Fred. Falldorf
Grand . Island
Henry .Falldorf
Dora Schuller
John Schuller
Emma Falldorf
Falldorfs
Schullers
Schumann
Norfolk
Lamar
Col
Bundick
Slattery
Fremont
Booklovers
Tabard _Inn
Solons
Rob
Evar
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