Nebraska Notes on Bridges Marriage and Local News
Hundreds of fragile county bridges due to ice and snow signal a busy year for bridge contracts. A petion in Fall City led to a slot machine removal order for 36 residents. The Gretna marriage of Henry Weeth and Cecilia Heuck was solemnized at the bride’s parents home with Rev. William Huseman officiating. Fremont hospital to reopen in ten days under Miss Katharine Fox of Templeton Iowa, and plans to run it as a public hospital. Plattsmouth fisherman reports a half snake half fish creature, ca. 22 inches long with unique coloration. Papillion district court disposed of several minor cases. Iske & Mohler saloonkeepers’ case suspended pending supreme court hearing. Thomas Beadle jailed 60 days for assault at a LaPlatte dance. Ida Matilda Clarke granted divorce with $25 monthly alimony and custody of four children. Teske case in Green Garden precinct declared insane and sent to asylum amid long family disputes. Farmers Telephone Co annual meeting in Fremont reports 365 phones, up from last year. night service added at North Bend. rate changes for stock owners and farm renters. Directors listed include W. D. Holbrook and Herase Woodruff.
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Four Corners
Madison Star-Mail
Nebraska
Belgium
Lincoln
Horse Co
Holt
Fall City
Henry .Weeth
Gretna
Cecilia Heuck
West
Papillion
William Huseman
Weeth
Fremont Hospital
Katherine Fox
Templeton
Fox
Council Bluffs
St. Cloud
Minn
Fremont
John Beaumaster
Plattsmouth
Iske & Mohler
Springfield
Supreme Court
Thomas Beadle
Joseph Miller
LaPlatte
Ida Matilda Clarke
A. W. Clarke, Jr
Troup
Insane Commission
Madison
Charles
Teske
Green -Garden
Farmers Telephone Company
Webster Halt
North Bend
Pleasant Valley
Webster
Eee
Bluffs
Taska of Directors
W. D. Holbrook
Herpase
Topeka Rebecca Officer Praises Dean's Kidney Pills
Mrs. C. E. Bumgardner, a local Rebecca officer in Topeka Kansas, writes of kidney trouble and back pains diminishing after one box of Dean's Kidney Pills. She endorses the remedy and notes a quick recovery after a second package. Free trial address Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY. price 50 cents, sold by dealers.
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C. E. Bumgardner
Rebeccas
Topeka
Kans
Kansas Ave
Dean
Foster
Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Mass boiler blast at Brockton factory kills many
In Brockton Massachusetts a boiler explosion at the R B Grover company shoe factory caused a four story collapse. It killed fifty or more with four hundred workers present. Firemen and doctors treated a large number of injured as flames spread to nearby homes. The scene was chaotic and survivors suffered severe injuries.
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Illimente
Brockton
Mass
Mumbled remarks on wealth and politics from a disrupted crowd
A fragment shows two men debating wealth and a possible presidential bid. One says a wish to have all the money and wonders if Willie Hearst would run, while the other questions Hearst’s closeness to the presidency. The dialogue is informal and incoherent.
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Willie
Randolph Hearst
Regent Gustaf Invites Michelsen to Form New Cabinet
The regent Crown Prince Gustaf has invited former Financial Minister Michelsen of Christiania to form a new cabinet succeeding the Hagerup ministry, which resigned on March 1.
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Gustaf
Michelsen
Christiania
Hagerur
Sciatica cured by pink pills says farmer Marston
Mr. Marston, a Hampshire farmer, recounts six months of agony from sciatic pain and numbness. After using Dr Williams Pink Pills for two months he could leave bed and after three more weeks resume full work. He endorses the remedy and notes it treats neuralgia partial paralysis and locomotor ataxia.
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Dr. Williams
Caieen
Salzer Seed Co offers 16c test package for large seed lot
John A Salzer Seed Co of La Crosse Wisconsin advertises a warrantied seed test offer. For 16 cents postage they supply 1000 cabbages 2000 turnips 2000 celery 2000 lettuce 1000 onions 1000 radishes 1000 flowers plus a Berliner cauliflower if the recipient returns the notice and 20 cents postage. A quip about the man who never worries.
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John. A. Salzer
la’ Crosse
Wis
Salter
Deadly double blasts claim twenty four mine workers near Thurmond
A pair of explosions at the Rush Run and Red Ash mines near Thurmond West Virginia killed twenty four men. Ten died in the initial blast Sunday night and fourteen rescuers perished in a second explosion Monday morning. Gas sparked naked flame igniting the drift mouth. Rescue efforts reported progress before the second blast. The afterdamp sealed the mine and a deadly silence followed.
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Rush Run
Thurmond
West Virginia
Jury Begins Its Probe Into Beef Trust Case
The government probes the Chicago beef trust with Judge Humphrey swearing in veniremen. Oliver H. Pa gin leads the federal effort as 300 subpoenas go out. witnesses from out of town are set for grand jury appearances. Jury lists include residents from Wilmington Dundee Morris and Joliet among others.
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Beef Trust
Chicago
J. Otis Humphrey
Springfield
United States District Attorney's ‘Office
Oliver H. Pagin
Independent ‘Packers
Scharzchild & Sulzberger
Packer
MatMillan
District Court
John
Evanston
Arthur” W." ‘Hayes
Joliet
Richard Hicks
Belvidere
A. J. Hoffman
Mendota
Charles H. Ingraham
Waukegan
John McGough
Richardson
John “Murray
Essex
A. Nadelhoffer
Naperville
Walter Eas
Speer
Henry Stocker
Morris
Willard
Marengo
Bristow Returns From Panama With Panama Railway Facts
Former fourth assistant postmaster general Jos L Bristow arrives from Panama as special commissioner to the Panama railway. He describes the line s 50 mile isthmus right of way and assets including locomotives cars steamers tugs and a 7 million stock. Bristow says the president seeks full facts on acquisition before policy on relations with lines and shippers is set. He traveled via Salina Cruz Tehuantepec and Mexico City to report to the president.
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Kansas
Panama
Jos. L. Bristow
Panama Railway
United ‘States
Panama Tailway
Bristow
Isthmus
Celou
Salina, Cruz
Tehuantepec
Mexico
Eastern capitalists back Kansan refinery and pipeline plan
Promoters J. By and A. L. Levy seek assurances of a permanent oil supply from North Neodesha producers for a Kansas City refinery to process fuel oil. The project includes a pipeline connection to the Kansas oil fields and aims to start by July 15 if a supply deal is reached.
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Kansan
Kansas’ City
Kansas Oil Fields
J. By
A.L. Levy
Fidelity ‘Trust
Neodesha
Chadwick Property Sold at Auction in Cleveland
The Chadwick household at Cleveland Ohio was sold to A D Nelson of New York for 25200 dollars after twenty bidders contested the sale. Clothing valued between four and five thousand six hundred dollars claimed exempt under bankruptcy law was not offered for a false claim.
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Chadwick
Cassie L. Chadwick
Cleveland
A. D. Nelson
New York
Left Side Sleep Recommendation Amid Family Wedding Jokes
Doctor suggests sleeping on left side to ease nerves and restore sleep. A patient jokes about deafness and sleep talking during a family wedding at the house. An old family friend contemplates giving away the daughter as the father resists, hinting at a playful misinterpretation. The exchange ends with the phrase they will be back to Hive with us, expecting.
Weather at the springs sparks quick proposal tale
Dialogue recalls a sweltering summer at the springs where heat drives reactions. Clara notes the weather as extremely hot and oppressive. Dora recalls a man with a cool million proposing, leading to an impulsive acceptance. The exchange blends climate discomfort with a sudden engagement.
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Clara
Dora
None genuine without our signature clue Mystery
A dialogue implies skepticism about a flawless complexion and a mysterious box lid claiming authenticity only with a signature. The exchange notes a visible signature, suggesting a counterfeit or tampered item within a larger narrative.
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Nell
Ex Sheriff Endorses Dodd's Kidney Pills
Ex Sheriff James Scott of Scott County endorses Dodd's Kidney Pills after using eight boxes. The ad claims the medicine cures kidney disease in early stages and prevents Bright's disease and other deadly ailments, urging readers to buy for kidney health.
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Scott City
Kan
Dodd
Bright
James Scott
Scott County
Noted War Reporter Surprises If a Man Fails He Writes
A remark on wartime journalism notes that when a man cannot do something he should still pursue duties as a correspondent. The idea elevates resilience and adaptability in reporting during conflicts.
Shake in Your Shoes Allens Foot-Easy Cure
Allens Foot-Easy powder promises relief for sore feet and growing pains. It comforts tired shoes and claims to curb sweating. Sold by druggists for 25 cents with a free trial package offered by A. S. Olmsted of Le Roy, N.Y.
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Allens
A. S. Olmsted
le Roy
Divorce Settlement Mentioned In Clergy Payment Gossip
A fragment notes a minister’s claimed payment related to a divorce, contrasting it with rumored sums for marrying the couple. The terse item hints at church finances and social customs without detailing names or places.
Cure All Cold In One Day Ad Reviews And Side Notes
An assortment of old time patent medicine notices. Luxdrive Bromo Quinine promises a one day cure with refunds if ineffective. Kennedy Favorite Remedy claims cure for bladder and kidney issues for $1 per bottle. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup marketed for teething pain at 25c. Miscellaneous quips about coal and a variety of tobacco and cigar ads.
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Jay
Gista
E Grove
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